The mission of the Business Department is to develop and offer successful student learning by providing high quality business educational programs and services that will enable student to enter the workforce, continue their education, start a business, and become productive citizens in today's global and high-tech workforce. Moreover, the programs foster students to build strong partnerships with both public and private sectors in job placement and educational improvement.

Upon completion of a degree or certificate of proficiency program, students will be able to:

• Apply acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies to real work situations in Accounting, Management, and Office Administration and Technology;
• Read and comprehend written materials critically and effectively;
• Write in a clear and organized fashion to explain ideas, principles, concepts and conclusions.
• Listen actively, respectfully and critically to the substance of others' comments.
• Apply technology effectively to locate, interpret, organize and present business statistical information;
• Participate actively in group efforts to seek effective results;
• Recognize and value the importance of human resources and other organizational resources in achieving goals and objectives;
• Recognize and affirm the dignity and worth of every individual and their cultures;
• Formulate formulas, concepts and ideas in addition to using those of others;
• Assess and compare the effectiveness of various legal system - American Samoa , Pacific and the United States and their influence on diversification in employment and businesses;
• Develop and apply set of guidelines to enhance and improve moral and ethical decision-making and,
• Participate, evaluate and share the hands-on experiences acquired through work-site experiences through community service.

• Associate of Science in Accounting
• Associate of Science in Business Management
• Associate of Science in Office Administration & Technology
• Certificate of Proficiency in Accounting
• Certificate of Proficiency in Business Management
• Certificate of Proficiency in Office Administration & Technology

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. A business degree in Accounting, Management of Office Administration and Technology requires students to supplement classroom learning with practical experience at least 30 to 40 hours. This may be gained through work, internships in firms and organizations, or special projects as directed by business faculty. Students may complete these requirements by taking ACC 220 for Accounting, MKT 212 for management and OAT 230 for Office Administration and Technology. Both courses will offer a practicum during the fourth semester. A field trip either on or off-island is required for all Management and Office Technology Administration majors to observe and collect data on the importance of mass production, channels of distribution, office procedures/protocol and valuing diversity in the workplace. (A national requirement)

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 and Technology within two years: BUS 103, BUS 150, and BUS 180.