Accounting and Business

MISSION STATEMENT

The Accounting and Business Department of Pratt Community College has a mission of providing students educational experiences and opportunities to meet their diverse and changing needs. The Accounting and Business Department offers courses that enable the student to transfer to a four-year college or university or to prepare for and obtain employment. It also provides continuous training and education, which allows professionals to update their skills and remain competitive in the job market.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students in required computer class will demonstrate 80% of the computer competencies.
Associate of Science business graduates will successfully transfer to a four-year college or university.
Students completing an Associate of Applied Science degree desiring to enter the world of work will find employment in their field.

News Items

Business classes offered to work in office setting

Monday, January 09, 2012 jenniferb

Pratt Community College’s business department has a diverse program that traditional students and as well as those wanting to go back to school will find helpful once they get into the workforce.

“This is a great program for anyone wanting to work in an office setting,” said Carol Ricke, business instructor.

Ricke went on to say that people going into this...more »

Favorite part of Ricke’s job is advising students

Friday, October 14, 2011 jenniferb

Wanting to challenge her students in the classroom and to help them succeed outside of the classroom is what Carol Ricke, Pratt Community College lead business instructor, feels are two important parts of her job.
“I like to think my classes are demanding, but I want them to understand and be able to ask questions also,” Ricke said. “I enjoy advising them and helping...more »

Holloway juggled job, college to achieve her dreams

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 jenniferb

Thinking that college would never be an option for her, Jennifer Holloway worked a couple different minimum wage jobs after high school before becoming a secretary in the business department at Pratt Community College.

Once she started working at the college, many of the faculty and staff encouraged Holloway to start working towards a degree.

“I didn’t think I could...more »

Business class comes up with marketing plan to promote products

Friday, March 18, 2011 jenniferb

Knowing about the product, the group that is being targeted and the budget are all things this semesters Intro to Business class had to consider when making a marketing plan.

Junnae Landry had her student’s breakup into groups and pick a product which they wanted to come up with a marketing plan for. They also had to be able to visually display it in the case by room 24.

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Paul Hayse to be honored Executive-in-Residence

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Pratt Community College would like to invite you to help honor Paul Hayse owner of M-C Company, Inc. as the 2010-2011 Boyd Davies Executive-in-Residence on Thursday, March 10, 2011. PCC will honor Paul and his accomplishments as a business owner and community leader. On behalf of the Accounting and Business Department, you are welcome to join us for President’s Coffee at 10:00 in the...more »