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Accelerated Programs Frequently Asked questions(A.A.S. Degree in Business Management and Business Information Technology) What are the admission requirements for the programs? There are no special admission requirements to the programs. A student must be admitted to the college before enrolling in the courses. If a student signs up for the accelerated cohort program, they will be assured of a seat in the courses for that cohort group if they register during the early registration period and pay before the purge date. A seat is not guaranteed if you do not meet the early registration and payment guidelines. A student may change to a different cohort on a space available basis. When do the courses begin during the semester? The short term, accelerated courses begin at different intervals within the traditional semester. See the schedule or Hybrid Important Dates for more information on the start dates. One key element is if you are registered for a 5-week course, you MUST begin your online work one week prior to the first on-ground meeting. Before the first class meeting, you should have completed a reading assignment, possible quizzes, discussion postings, and other assignments as determined by your instructor. Starting your work on time, which is one week prior to the on-ground meeting, is critical for your success and satisfaction in the course. How do I register for the courses? A student registers for the accelerated hybrid course the same as one registers for any other Columbia State course. The courses are open to all students who meet prerequisite and enrollment guidelines. As a member of the cohort, if you register during priority registration time and follow early payment guidelines, the courses will not be closed to you. The student will obtain an Associate of Applied Science Degree. How many courses does the program require? The program requires 15 business or technical courses and 5 general education courses. How many classes will I take at one time? Students will take one
business/technical course at a time. Some courses will meet one night a week for
five weeks, others will meet one night per week for 7 weeks, and some meet one
night per week for the 15 week traditional semester schedule. Students will
complete one, two, or three business/technical courses during one semester. In
addition, students may also take courses to complete the general education
requirements necessary for the degree. See the course calendar for your
program and campus to see how the courses will be offered. How many hours a week can I expect to spend on a class? The accelerated business/technical courses are taught in a hybrid format. Each class will meet four hours a week (6-10 p.m.) for five weeks or 3 hours per week (6:00-9:00 p.m.) for 7 weeks. In addition, students can expect to spend a minimum of six hours outside of class each week working online, reading the text and other materials, and completing class projects. What if I have to miss a class in an accelerated course? Students are required to attend all the scheduled classes. If a student misses more than one class in a five or seven week course, he/she will fail the course. How long will it take to complete the program? It will take approximately 18 months (5 semesters) to complete the accelerated business courses. The business information technology program will take 7 semesters (approximately 2 years) for the computer systems option and 6 semesters (approximately 21 months) for the office systems option. Students are responsible for enrolling in and completing the general education requirements before they can graduate. The programs run all year, including summers. The accelerated program costs are the same as taking any other traditional college course. You are responsible for tuition, fees, and books. The current tuition and fees may be found on http://www.columbiastate.edu/admissions/tuition-fees-costs.htm
Is financial aid available for these programs? The programs are eligible for financial aid. More information about Financial Aid at Columbia State may be found on http://www/financialaid/index.htm Will this degree transfer to a university? The degrees are not designed for general transfer purposes. However, some universities will accept the courses for preparation to enter their bachelor degree programs. It is up to the receiving institution to make the final determination. Yes. The programs may also be completed by taking the courses in a traditional 15 week format during the day on the Columbia campus. A few of the courses will also be available at each campus in the traditional 15 week format in the day and evening. Business Management Fall semesters: Lawrence County and Lewisburg Spring Semesters: Columbia, Clifton, and Williamson County Business Information Technology At each campus in the fall, a new group will begin. Since this program may not be as dependent upon a start date as the business management program, please contact a Business Information Technology faculty member for more information. Who should I contact for more information? Business Management or Business Information Technology Extended Campus Directors: Williamson County 615-790-4400 Lawrence County 931-766-1600 Lewisburg 931-359-0351 Clifton 931-676-6966
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