BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT,
ADMINISTRATION,
FINANCE and MARKETING
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More than 70,000 futures
have started at Kirkwood...
Yours can be one of them!
Get a great start here in an exciting, fast-paced business
field, then go straight into the workforce or continue your
education at a four-year school. Our programs feature worldclass instructors, and industry standard topics, software and
equipment. You can quickly earn a high demand career in
business, administration, management, finance or marketing,
because you will have the real world skills employers are
looking for!
Add to that more than 30 individual scholarships, just for
Kirkwood students in business related programs.
For more information call 319-398-5416 or www.kirkwood.edu/careers.
Business Administration
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Banker, human
resources manager
Transfer track to the Henry B. Tippie College of Business at
the University of Iowa. The Business Administration program
prepares students for careers in diverse areas of business and is
based on a strong foundation ofbusiness and general education
courses. Upon completion of the program, students may choose
to transfer to the Henry B. Tippie College of Business at the
University of Iowa or go directly into the workforce with a
marketable credential.
Business Administration: Accounting
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Accounting clerk,
cost accounting
Kirkwood Community College offers several options for
students interested in accounting careers. This program
provides students with the background they need to enter
entry-level positions in general accounting, cost accounting,
tax, credit or other specialized areas of financial accounting
and financial reporting. This program is accredited by ACBSP
(Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs).
ACBSP is the leading specialized accreditation association
for business education supporting, celebrating and rewarding
teaching excellence.
Administrative Assistant
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Administrative
assistant, executive assistant
Become a member of the executive team in today’s fastpaced business environment. Our degree includes in-depth
instruction in computer applications (word processing, desktop
publishing, multimedia) and essential workplace soft skills
(teamwork, project development, problem-solving).
Apparel Merchandising
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Fashion sales/
buyer, visual merchandiser
The Apparel Merchandising non-transfer plan of study is
designed to provide students with fashion knowledge, sales,
managerial and supervisory skills necessary for immediate
involvement in the area of retailing. The program incorporates
a supervised internship in a retail establishment and annual
fashion show to provide opportunities to learn outside the
classroom.
Credits earned in the Apparel Merchandising transfer plan
of study are fully transferable to Iowa State University. Two
additional years of study at ISU will earn a Bachelor of Science
degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design, which will
prepare students for corporate positions.
This program is accredited by ACBSP (Association of Collegiate
Business Schools and Programs). ACBSP is the leading
specialized accreditation association for business education
supporting, celebrating and rewarding teaching excellence.
Communications Media/Public Relations
2-year AS/CO degree | Potential Careers: News analyst/
reporter/correspondent, media consultant
Get ready for an exciting, fast-paced career. Because most
positions in the communication field require a strong general
education background combined with special expertise, this
program requires students to complete both theoretical and
practical course work. Select an area of specialization and
develop skills suited to your particular career interests. Plus,
our advisors will guide you in choosing courses to meet
requirements of specific transfer institutions.
Business Administration: Financial Services
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Financial advisor,
personal banker
The Financial Services program is designed for students seeking
careers with financial institutions and for those already in
financial institutions wishing to attain advanced positions. This
program provides an internship opportunity to give students
real-world experience.
This program is accredited by ACBSP (Association of Collegiate
Business Schools and Programs). ACBSP is the leading
specialized accreditation association for business education
supporting, celebrating and rewarding teaching excellence.
Interior Design
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Interior designer,
residential retail sales
Interior Designers are creative business professionals who have
the ability to innovatively solve design problems functionally
and aesthetically while also improving the overall health, safety,
and welfare of users through design. The Interior Design
program prepares and equips students to practice and serve the
community by providing education and training in residential
design, commercial design, sustainability, and other areas of
specialization in the field of interior design.
This highly interactive program is taught with a student centered
approach within a positive and respectful learning environment.
Students are provided with a combination of classroom projects,
hands on training, and classroom instruction that emphasizes
ethical, creative, technical, and responsible problem solving
through design. Students study all areas of interior design
including but not limited to: Residential Design, Commercial
Design, Hospitality Design, Product Design, Sustainable Design,
Historical Design, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Revit.
Students also learn professional practice concepts and are able
to apply those concepts towards assembling a portfolio and
resume which are then used to obtain an internship in the field
of interior design. Additionally, students have the option of
attending numerous field trips to major urban cities such as
Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City and more. Other national
and international trips are open to students at various times
throughout the year.
Business Administration: Management
2-year AAS degree | Online degree option available |
Potential Careers: Front line to middle-level management,
small business owner
The Management program provides an extensive selection of
introductory, advanced, general and technical management
courses. The degree is designed for someone who would like to
develop management skills for career advancement.
This program offers many management electives and general
electives to provide students the opportunity to take courses
that fit their specific needs. Certificate options are available
for students who want to specialize in human resources,
project management, entrepreneurship, social media, global
perspectives, technical accounting, retail marketing, and sales.
Online Option: 100% of this program can be taken online.
Business Administration: Marketing
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Sales, store
manager
Marketing promotes profitable exchanges in goods and
services across all sectors - from solo entrepreneurs to small
businesses, from global corporations to non-profits. Effective
marketing allows essentially every kind of organization to grow
and prosper allowing vast employment opportunities. It’s the
marketing professional’s job to create, manage and enhance
brands. To some, this is a scary time to be in marketing, as
the very foundation of how we communicate with customers
is being disrupted by the Internet and social media. Today
they’re just a few clicks away on your Facebook page, Twitter
profile or Instagram feed. Marketing can even lead to better
communities, locally and across the globe. These fields need
professionals with a strong initiative and spirit of competition.
Successful students also exhibit strong entrepreneurial, problem
solving and interpersonal skills.
Through this program, students have the opportunity to earn
certificates in Retail, Sales and Social Media Marketing.
Restaurant Management
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Restaurant
manager, hotel/resort dining services
Learn management and food service techniques, nutrition,
purchasing, sanitation, computers, human relations and legal
aspects of the hospitality industry, all while working in a real
restaurant, serving 21-meals a week. The Class Act Resturant
is open to the public and is located in The Hotel at Kirkwood
Center. By taking this program through Kirkwood, you will be
ready for entry-level management postions.
Certificates
Pair your two-year degree with a tailored certification, or take
your current skills to a new level. Earn specialized certificates
in several business related fields, or create a completely
unique skill set. The choice is yours! See all our certificates at
www.kirkwood.edu/programs.
Advising
At Kirkwood, you have options. Kirkwood advisors help
students with their academic futures, from developing and
academic plan to choosing the best courses to smoothly
transfer to a four-year school. Advisors can also help clarify
course requirements or refer you to support services as
needed. You’ll work with an advisor to choose the degree
pathway that meets your needs and meets your transfer
college requirements Then, we will help you select courses
that count toward your future bachelor’s degree.
Visit www.kirkwood.edu/advising for more information.
Kirkwood’s High School Offerings
Even high school students can get in on the action! High
school juniors and seniors can take Kirkwood classes in
business-related subjects. Classes fulfill credit for both high
school and college. See www.kirkwood.edu/earncredit for
more information.
Kirkwood Continuing Education
Whether you want to advance your professional career
or enrich your personal life, Kirkwood Continuing
Education can help you achieve your goals. We offer
top quality programs taught by highly skilled learning
facilitators, at convenient times and locations. Go to
www.kirkwood.edu/ce for a full course listing.
All of this, along with world-class
faculty, extensive student
services and low tuition make
Kirkwood the place to start if
you want to GO
ANYWHERE!
Find all the ways you can visit Kirkwood’s campus and get
started as a student at www.kirkwood.edu/visitcampus.
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
PO Box 2068
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-2068
www.kirkwood.edu
Contact 319-398-5517 or 800-363-2220
or admissions@kirkwood.edu for more information.