USD and STC Open Doors for Future Business Leaders

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business and Southeast Technical College have announced an expanded agreement focused on business programs, creating new opportunities for future business leaders to succeed.  

“This expanded partnership with Southeast Technical College reflects our commitment to building the future in business through access and collaboration,” said Klaus Beckmann, Ph.D., interim dean of the Beacom School of Business. “By aligning our programs and strengthening transfer pathways, we are creating clear, efficient opportunities for students on the Vermillion and USD – Sioux Falls campuses to advance their education and enter the business workforce well prepared.” 

By broadening program offerings and strengthening credit transfer opportunities, this initiative makes it easier for students to transfer seamlessly from Southeast Technical College to USD’s Beacom School of Business while advancing toward their degree. 

This agreement creates a seamless pathway for students who have:

• Completed an AAS in accounting at Southeast Technical College—can apply up to 62 credits toward the BBA in accounting at USD.   
• Completed the agriculture emphasis within the AAS in Business Administration at Southeast Technical College—can apply up to 65 credits toward the BBA in agribusiness leadership at USD. 
• Completed an AAS in business administration at Southeast Technical College—can apply up to 64 credits toward the BBA in business administration at USD.  
• Completed an AAS in human resource management at Southeast Technical College—can apply up to 64 credits toward the BBA in human resource management at USD. 
• Completed an AAS in marketing at Southeast Technical College—can apply up to 63 credits toward the BBA in marketing at USD. 

For many years, USD and STC have collaborated and strengthened their partnership to support students pursuing business degrees.

“This expanded agreement with the University of South Dakota creates clear, student-centered pathways for our graduates to continue their education and achieve their career goals,” Cory Clasemann, Ph.D., president of STC. “Together, we are preparing the next generation of business leaders to meet workforce needs.”
 
About the USD Beacom School of Business: The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs that develop business professionals who are prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world. The school is AACSB International accredited, a distinction that represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. As South Dakota’s flagship business school, the Beacom School of Business is committed to the economic development of the state through its programs and outreach centers, providing small- and large-scale businesses with the talent and support they need to thrive.
 
About Southeast Technical College: Southeast Tech is a career-focused learning environment for determined students who expect a life-changing education that gets results. Our faculty and staff are passionate about student success, and more than 65 associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and stand-alone courses provide pathways to professional accomplishment utilizing skills-relevant facilities and Sioux Falls as an extended classroom. Southeast Tech is a smart investment for students to launch their in-demand, technical careers in two years or less. Learn more about Southeast Tech at www.southeasttech.edu.\

Media Coverage

• The Dakota Scout - South Dakota tech schools, universities forge relationships in bid to help students advance

• SiouxFalls.Business - Building on strong partnership, USD, Southeast Tech create expanded pathway in business education