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Business Management

Program Number: 10-102-3
School Year: 2010-2011
Associate Degree
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online, (Internship Required)
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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

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$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.

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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

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Transfer Opportunities

Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.