Yavapai College announces Bachelor of Science in Business. The announcement was made at a press conference held today at the YC Prescott campus.
The degree will begin registering this April for classes starting in the fall semester of 2023.
This is the first undergraduate degree offered by a rural community college in Arizona. In May, Senate Bill 1453 was passed into state law, allowing community colleges in Arizona to offer bachelor’s degrees.
“We are thrilled to have received this accreditation after years of hard work in this state. We were at the forefront of this,” Yavapai College president Lisa B. Rhine, PhD, said at a press conference.
she said: Transform your life instantly, reach a higher job level, raise your wages, start something new, grow your current one, and most importantly, be unburdened by financial or travel burdens. We want our students to graduate from YC and stay in Yavapai County. ”
A Bachelor of Science in Business focuses on organizational management and leadership, which most people in all professions can find valuable. Concentration prepares students to become effective leaders of the workforce as managers, supervisors and team leaders.
Diane Ryan, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs, oversaw the development of the degree and spoke about the academic details of the degree.
“This is a modern, high-quality degree. The curriculum will be 120 applicable credits specifically designed to help students achieve career success,” said Dr. Ryan. . “I applaud all the efforts our faculty and staff have put in to make this day a reality. I am overjoyed by the opportunities our students have now.”
Degree
120-credit Bachelor of Science in Business Degree:
⦁ Intended for freshmen, continuing students or graduates. It is open to people who have just graduated from high school, who have not graduated from college, or who already have an associate’s degree in some field.
⦁ Offered entirely online.
⦁ Can be completed in the traditional pattern of a full-time student of 30 credits per year, taking 4 years to complete.
⦁ Significantly reduced time to completion as it can be completed in as little as 8 weeks of classes. 8 week classes start in August, October, January, March and June
⦁ Incredibly affordable when compared to other bachelor’s degree options. A student pays $155 per credit for advanced course in-state tuition.
⦁ No textbook fees for students as all classes use open educational resources.
⦁ There is no associated student fee.
⦁ Credit breakdown:
⦁ 31 credits of the General Education Requirement
⦁ 44 credits of the subdivision requirements of the introductory business course
⦁ 30 higher division credits required for 300 and 400 level courses
⦁ and 15 credits for organizational management and leadership focus
Registration for classes will begin on April 17, 2023, and classes will begin on August 12, at the start of the fall semester. Students interested in the degree should complete the form at www.yc.edu/bachelordegree.
For more information on the Bachelor of Science in Business degree, please visit www.yc.edu/bsb.
Yavapai College operates six campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County, offering over 100 degrees and certificates, bachelor’s degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities.
For more information on YC, please visit www.yc.edu.
