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The Associate of Arts in Business (Transfer) is built for students who want to start strong, save money, and move confidently toward a bachelor’s degree in business. Whether your future is in management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, or leadership, this program provides the foundation to help you succeed at the next level.
You’ll develop real-world skills in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking while exploring key business concepts such as economics, accounting, management, and business strategy. Small class sizes and supportive faculty create a learning environment where you can build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the DC3 AA in Business helps you complete core coursework that aligns with many university business programs, giving you a clear and affordable pathway toward high-demand careers in today’s business world.
Start here. Build your foundation. Transfer with confidence.
Program Information
Bachelor of Arts
Tuition
$30/per credit hour*
Fees
$125**/per credit hour
Books
All materials are included
Other Program Fees
No additional fees associated with this program.
* This rate applies to Ford County residents. Out of county residents rate is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
** Online Course have an additional $10/per credit hour fee
Tuition and fees are subject to change
Fall
Spring
Summer
Students may start this program at the beginning of fall, spring, or summer semester.
Faculty
Annel Gonzales
Teacher Education Program Coordinator
Main Campus Location
Main Campus Building
2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 102 or ENG 104 – English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- ^¶(SGE 030) MATH 106 or MATH 108 – College Algebra T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ! BUS 100 – Intro to Business T▶ – 3 Credits
Spring I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II T▶ – 3 Credits
- *(SGE 020) SP 106 – Public Speaking T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ! ECON 101 – Macroeconomics T▶ – 3 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (16-17 Credits)
- (SGE 040) Natural & Physical Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 4-5 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ! ECON 102 – Microeconomics T▶ – 3 Credits
- !! Program Elective – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
Spring II: (13-14 Credits)
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !! Program Elective – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !! Program Elective – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 1-2 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement
¶ MATH 106 or course in which MATH 106 is a prerequisite
!, !!, !!! Program & Elective Courses
KBOR Systemwide General Education Courses with (SGE ###) contribute toward completion of one of the seven discipline areas required by the Kansas Board of Regents Systemwide General Education program.