The Business/Computer Science Department has the largest number of majors at Southwestern. Students are enrolled in one of the following areas:

ARTS & SCIENCES TRANSFER PROGRAM

Southwestern's Arts & Science Transfer Program is for students interested in receiving a four-year degree. Students will enroll in core courses for their first two years while at Southwestern.
 

TWO-YEAR CAREER OPTION PROGRAMS

Some students are not interested in a four-year degree program. For these students another alternative is available. The programs outlined below are designed to prepare people for work after two years of study. Credits earned in these programs may be transferred at a later time should a person desire to continue his/her education. An Associate of Science Degree is awarded.

Accounting
Agricultural Business
Business Administration
Office Systems Specialist
 

VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

Southwestern offers practical instruction through hands-on experience and classroom instruction. Our Vocational-Technical courses offer the chance to develop skills to take the student directly into the work environment. Our instructors are trained and experienced in their fields of expertise.

Business Systems Networking
Help Desk
Management Information Systems
Medical Transcription
Office Skills
Web Design and Development

 

STUDENT CLUBS

Chartered clubs and organizations which meet the mutual interests and needs of the students are actively supported at Southwestern. Three business organizations are available for the students at Southwestern.

Ag Business Club
Business Professionals of America
Students In Free Enterprise

 

HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS CONTEST DAY

Since 1980 the Business/Computer Science Department has held the Southwestern High School Business Contest Day. This gives high school business students an opportunity to display their skills and compete with others in 16 different business areas. Award certificates are presented.
 

FACULTY

For further information about any of the programs listed above contact the following instructors:

Instructor	E-Mail	Program Area
Tom Borland	borland@swcciowa.edu	Office Systems Tech.
Holly Booth	booth@swcciowa.edu	Business
Barb Brown	brown@swcciowa.edu	Office Systems Technology, Medical Transcription
Gina Long	long@swcciowa.edu	Web Design and Development
Carole Maske	maske@swcciowa.edu	Business, Online
Joe Pastorino	pastorino@swcciowa.edu	Business
Brandi Shay	shay@swcciowa.edu	Business
Loyal Winborn	winborn@swcciowa.edu	Business Systems Networking