Business Management
Program Number: 10-102-3
School Year: 2010-2011
Associate Degree
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online, (Internship Required)
FLEx Degree
Program Description
The Business Management program is designed for individuals who are seeking an entry-level business-related position, pursuing self-employment or seeking a job change or advancement. Students receive a broad background in business fundamentals with specific skills in managing operations, marketing, accounting, supervision and computer software applications. Teamwork, problem solving, communication skills and ethical behavior are emphasized as well.
Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$12,000 $60,000
Approximate Costs
- $106 per credit (resident)
- $159 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Career Opportunities
- Graduates may find employment as an operations assistant or a management trainee in private businesses, public entities or nonprofit organizations.
Program Outcomes
- Assist with planning, directing or coordinating the operations of a business.
- Apply technology skills to functions of a business.
- Apply problem-solving concepts in a team environment.
- Communicate business information effectively using a variety of formats to different audiences.
- Explore strategies to direct individuals and/or processes in an organization.
Entrance Scores
| Assessment Area | ACT | Accuplacer |
|---|---|---|
| Math/Arithmetic | 16 | 64 |
| Reading/Reading Comprehension | 16 | 67 |
| English/Sentence Skills | 16 | 76 |
Admission Process
- Submit the college admission application.
- Submit the $30 one-time fee.
- Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
- Take the college assessment test (Accuplacer, ACT or other). The Accuplacer assessment can be taken at MPTC.
- Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
- Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.
Courses
| Number | Title | Crds |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| 104-102 | Marketing Principles | 4 |
| 105-120 | Business Organization | 3 |
| 801-195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| 105-160 | Business Law | 3 |
| 154-101 | e-Commerce Management Decisions | 3 |
| 196-189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| 101-108 | Accounting for Non-Accountants | 3 |
| 103-195 | Microsoft Project | 2 |
| 106-111 | Business Communications | 3 |
| 106-122 | Customer Service Applications | 2 |
| 102-101 | Customer Service Essentials | 2 |
| 106-163 | Database and Spreadsheet Essentials | 2 |
| 809-166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| 105-155 | Career Internship, Business and Culinary Arts (162 hrs.) | 3 |
| 196-191 | Supervision | 3 |
| 196-192 | Managing for Quality | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Required Elective Credits | 6 | |
Exit Assessment
A career internship is an exit assessment graduation requirement for the program.
Institutional Requirements
- 890-125 Student Success
- 103-159 Computer Literacy/Advanced Standing
- 890-130 Career Development
Academic Planner
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.

