Program Codes:
ASBUSNM
Associate of Science
The Business Administration Program, Social Media Marketing Concentration, will provide students with general training in the basic principles and techniques that are needed to secure an entry-level position in the business sector. Social Media technologies are a rapidly growing business marketing tool. With the explosion of digital technologies and handheld devices, people are more “connected” than ever before. With the formation of online communities (blogs, podcasts, social networking, etc.), it is only natural for business to utilize this new communication tool for marketing purposes.
Students will study all forms of media including video streaming, graphic design, and new technologies such as smart phones, Apps, Smart TV, and advertisements on video sharing websites. Students enrolled in this program are also introduced to the fundamentals of economics, accounting, management, and marketing.
Students who complete their Associate degree at Mercyhurst North East can complete their Bachelor degree at the Erie campus in two more years with our 2+2 program. Most courses with a grade of C or better will transfer into any business program if students wish to continue their education. Students’ academic progress and eligibility to continue in the second year of the program will be determined by the faculty in the Spring Term during the annual Freshman Review.
• Demonstrate knowledge and functions of accounting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and functions of management.
• Demonstrate knowledge and functions of marketing.
• Demonstrate knowledge and functions of economics.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge in concentration courses.
A minimum of 60 credits is required for the completion of this Associate degree program. Students must earn an overall 2.0 GPA along with a minimum grade of a 2.0 in all concentration required courses. Any concentration required course(s) with a grade less than a 2.0 must be repeated.
This course introduces the basics of financial accounting for business enterprises with a focus on accounting for corporations. Topics include the theory of the financial accounting principles that guide the preparation of financial accounting information and the role of accounting in capital markets as well as the ethical standards imposed on accountants. The course provides a thorough review of the accounting cycle and the operating areas of the balance sheet with special focus on how accounting transactions affect the financial statements and analysis of financial statement information.
This entry-level course introduces students to basic design theories and skills. Students create a variety of exercises and a sample file of professional works to better understand design. Theoretical exercises, typography projects and readings introduce students to lifelong design issues and tasks. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop are utilized in this course.
ART-100,ART-128
ART 128
Students are given basic instruction in producing video utilizing computer software. Instruction combines theoretical concepts with practical field experience.
This course introduces the student to the basics of a webpage creation using current markup standards. Students will design, maintain, and upgrade webpages, using both text editors and design programs.
This introductory computer course provides students with a working knowledge of computer terminology. Topics also include Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel, Access and Power-Point and their applications in business.