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Academic
Programs at ASCC : Business |
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| The Business Department provides quality education
in Accounting, Business Management, Office Administration and
Technology. The intent of the program is to ensure that ASCC
graduates are equipped to enter the workforce, start a business,
continue their education and become productive citizens in today’s
global, high-tech economy and competitive workforce. Moreover,
the department collaborates with various community businesses
as partners in job placement and educational improvement. |
| Requirements: |
| The curriculum provides for career mobility.
Business majors must complete all the business courses in each
program with a “C” grade or better. A “C-“
grade earned in any business course is not acceptable for graduation.
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| A business degree in Accounting,
Management or Office Administration and Technology requires students
to supplement classroom learning with practical experience for at
least 25 to 30 hours. This may be gained through work, internships
in firms or organizations or special projects as directed by business
faculty. Students may complete these requirements by taking ACC 220
for Accounting, MKT 210 for management and OAT 230 for Office Administration
and Technology. Both courses will offer a practicum during the fourth
semester. |
| Summer Term Classes: |
| It is recommended that the following fundamental
business courses be taken during the summer term in order to complete
the Associate of Science degree in Accounting, Management and Office
Administration & Technology within two years: BUS 102, BUS 103,
and OAT 101. |
| Community Advisory Council |
Chairperson and Faculty |
| Mr. Bob De Courteney, President, ANZ Bank |
Dr. Fa'atoafe Faofua, Chairperson |
| Mr. Alex Zodiacal, Manager, Economic Development Division |
Mr. Faitolo Ueligitone |
| Ms. Clara Reid, Researcher, Tourism Office |
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Mr. Tony Langkilde, President, Tautua Fishing Association (non-profit
organization)
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| Mr. Lawrence French, Professional Land Surveyor |
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