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Business

Why Business?

When you study business at Heartland Community College, you will be provided with a foundation to ensure success in four-year degree programs in business-related disciplines. These include accounting, economics, business administration, human resources, management science, production management, business analytics, or business information systems.

Courses needed to transfer to a four-year program degree program typically include: 

  • Macroeconomics 
  • Microeconomics 
  • Financial Accounting 
  • Managerial Accounting 
  • Computer Applications in Business 
  • Legal Environment of Business 

Program Details

Associate in Arts

Format
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
In-District Tuition
$169/credit hour
Out-of-District Tuition
$337/credit hour
Degree
View Degree
Average Time to Complete
2 years
Financial Options
Financial Aid is available.

Program Highlights

Depending on your focus, your HCC business classes may include customer relations, financial planning, human resources, marketing, business law, and supervision. Building expertise in these areas will help you become a business leader who can work effectively in private firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Degree - Associate in Arts

Within our Associate in Arts degree, there may be specific courses that are recommended for your major at your chosen transfer school. It’s important to meet with an academic advisor each semester to ensure that the correct coursework is taken, while earning your degree.

Even if your specific concentration or major is not listed on our application or program pages, academic advisors can help ensure you are taking the right coursework for your chosen major.

Learn more about the general education requirements for an Associate in Arts. 

Career and Technical Education Degrees and Certificates 

Choose one of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to complete an Associate in Applied Science degree or Certificate: 

Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.

Transfer Guide

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) 

Heartland Community College is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement among more than 100 colleges and universities in Illinois. IAI courses have been approved for transfer to an Illinois public university. For more information about the Illinois Articulation Initiative, please visit the IAI website. 

General Education Core Curriculum Requirement

For completion of the Associate in Arts degree, you will need to complete a minimum of 37 general education core curriculum (GECC) hours, within 7 categories, as part of the 60-credit hour degree. Please click on the category to view what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories.

View what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories:
Communications 
Fine Arts 
Humanities 
Life Sciences 
Mathematics 
Physical Sciences 
Social & Behavioral Sciences

  • $0

    Application Fee

  • 70+

    Programs of Study

  • 19

    Average Class Size

Careers in Business

As an HCC graduate, you'll be prepared for an entry-level position in the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution. There, you can pursue a bachelor's degree and career opportunities in fields including:

  • Accounting 
  • Business Administration 
  • Business Information Systems 
  • Entrepreneurship 
  • Finance 
  • Human Resource Management 
  • Insurance 
  • International Business 
  • Marketing
 

The U.S. Department of Education's gainful employment regulations require disclosure of certain program information to students and prospective students.

Please review the employment information pertaining to your degree or certificate by selecting your intended program at the Heartland Community College Career Coach.

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions visit the U.S Department of Education College Scorecard site.

Contact Information

STEM & Business Division

ICB 2400 & ICN 2000
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-268-8640
Fax: 309-268-7974
Email: stemb@heartland.edu

 

STEM & Business Contacts

 

Jennifer Antonini 

Coordinator – STEM & Business
Email: Jennifer.Antonini@heartland.edu
Phone: (309) 268-8651

STEM & Business Leadership

Jeremy McClure

Dean – STEM & Business
Email: Jeremy.McClure@heartland.edu
Phone: (309) 268-8655

Brian Brennan

Associate Dean, STEM & Business
Email: Brian.Brennan@heartland.edu
Phone: (309) 268-8639