BUS (Bachelor of University Studies) BAST (Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology) BS in Business Administration A.A. (Associate of Arts) Equine Management Related Pages DSU Online Online Courses Office of Extended Campus FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Online Course Rotations General Education (.pdf) AA/BUS/Upper Level (.pdf) BAST (.pdf) BS in Business Administration (.pdf) Equine Management (.pdf)

Programs

Dickinson State University has five degrees that are available online.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY (BAST)

• Allows students to add management courses to their AAS degree
• Allows the technology portion of the first degree to serve as the major for the bachelor’s degree
• Enhances your current employment status
• Provides the foundation for future employment opportunities that require a bachelor’s degree for initial entrance or career advancement
• Gives the student the education necessary to become a manager of technology
• Earn 32 hours from Dickinson State University.

Requirements - All BAST students must:

• Have an Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution before being accepted into Bachelor of Applied Science program
• Complete DSU general education coursework OR the general education coursework form another North Dakota University System Institution

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

• Learn fundamental concepts and tools of analysis in the core areas of business administration, accounting, economics, management, marketing and finance.
• Develop excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Develop analytical and critical-thinking skills necessary to make sound business and personal decisions.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the global environment of business and multi-cultural issues.
• Have significant dexterity with the use of computers and computer applications in business.
• Find work opportunities in the local, regional, state, and national and international labor markets.
• Take advantage of opportunities for growth within the academic environment and become participants in intellectual and social activities organized by student and community organizations.

Requirements – All BS in Business Administration students must:

• Complete 39 semester hours of General Education courses
  Required as part of General Education (Must have a grade of “C” or better in each course.)
  • ECON 201 – Principles of Microeconomics
  • ENGL 110 – College Composition I
  • ENGL 120 – College Composition II
  • MATH 146 – Applied Calculus
  • Select one course from the following:
    • COMM 216 – Intercultural Communication
    • SPAN 250 – Hispanic Civilization and Culture
    • GEOG 262 – Geography of North America
      • Spanish Cultural course accepted with the approval of the department chair
• Complete Level 1 courses with a “C” or better
• Complete Level 2 courses with a “C” or better
• A minor is required with the BS in Business Administration degree
  • Currently the Management minor is available online
• Earn 32 hours from Dickinson State University.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (AA)

• Earn an Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts by taking courses through distance delivery from several campuses at the same time while retaining the benefits currently received by on-campus students.
• This general educations degree is considered the primary degree for students who will be pursuing a four-year degree in the future.
• Affords students the opportunity to plan their own curriculum
• Students can choose those courses that seem most valuable and interesting to them

Requirements - All AA students must:

• Complete 39 semester hours of General Education courses (same General Education course requirements as required for a baccalaureate degree);
• Earn a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit;
• Earn 16 hours from Dickinson State University.

EQUINE MANAGEMENT (AS in Agriculture Sales and Service)

• Dickinson State University, in partnership with the Global Equine Academy, is offering an Associate in Science Degree in Agriculture Sales and Service, with an Option in Equine Management
• The entire equine program can be completed on-line with 8-week and 16-week formats.

Requirements - All AS in Equine Management students must:

• Earn a total of 68 credits to complete the degree
• Complete 39 semester hours of General Education courses (same General Education course requirements as required for a baccalaureate degree);
• Complete the 9 credits in Core Courses;
• Complete the 20 credits of Equine Management Courses;
• Earn 16 hours from Dickinson State University.