Riverland Community College and Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) have finalized two articulation agreements between Riverland’s Business department and MSU’s College of Business. Riverland students may complete their associate in arts (AA) degree with a business emphasis or associate in science (AS) degree in business and transfer credits from their classes to MSU’s College of Business. The courses will apply toward baccalaureate (four-year) degrees in accounting, finance, management, international business or marketing.

“The agreements provide a cost-effective way for students to complete their first two-years of college by taking business and liberal arts classes at Riverland Community College,” said Jill Holmes, Riverland business instructor.

Although Riverland students have been able to transfer credits to MSU for many years, the finalized agreements clarify for students how specific courses articulate into the different majors available within the College of Business at MSU.

The AA degree with a business emphasis is designed specifically for liberal arts students who want to develop a strong business foundation as they work toward transferring to a four-year university program. The business credits required for this emphasis provide a clear perspective of business careers such as business administration, management, marketing, finance and economics.

The Riverland AS Business is designed to provide a strong foundation for the study of business. Emphasis is placed on business technology along with classes in management, marketing, communications, international business, and financial skills. Riverland also offers several introductory courses to help students develop awareness about specific business areas that may appeal to them.