Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of management, accounting, core business, computer, and communication courses with emphasis on management in a variety of organizational settings; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Students will learn how to develop and execute business management plans from both the strategic and tactical perspectives to maximize organizational resources. MTC’s business management curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing graduates who are prepared to help organizations be successful in the face of everyday marketplace challenges. The Accounting options prepares students to create, analyze, and verify financial records; maintain systematic records utilizing computerized data management systems.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform applicable mathematical calculations throughout the business environment.
- Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally with co-workers, managers, stakeholders, and customers.
- Integrate technology skills in making business decisions and performing business functions.
- Use problem-solving and decision-making skills in preparing and implementing business solutions.
- Demonstrate good work habits, interpersonal and virtual teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
- Exhibit inclusiveness where each perspective is considered while progressing toward common goals.
- Use the problem-solving method to solve customer concerns and business problems
- Identify individual and organizational behavioral strategies
- Use technology to present a project
- Apply business concepts to create a business plan
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process and communicate financial information.
- Apply theory and practical applications to budgeting, break-even analysis, cost analysis, product costing, and profit planning.
- Demonstrate business practices within the Business Management field.
- Develop a marketing plan incorporating new product, promotions, sales ideas, and strategies.
- Utilize computerized accounting software
- Prepare individual and corporate federal, state, and local income tax returns and reports
Projections from The U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook is a useful tool for career research on a wide variety of management, marketing, and human resources positions. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
The Small Business Administration is an excellent source of information for anyone contemplating going into business. http://www.sba.gov/
The Business Management Accounting Option is offered in a variety of traditional day/evening, blended and online.
Application Requirements
To apply for the Accounting Program, applicants must:
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
- Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement assessment results are also required.
Career Opportunities
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk
- Assistant School Treasurer
- Auditor
- Bank Management Trainee
- Billing Specialist
- Bookkeeper
- Budget Accountant
- Collections Worker
- Inventory Clerk
- Loan Officer Trainee
- Payroll Clerk
- Tax Preparer
- Office Manager
- Sales Manager
- Bank Manager
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
Note: MGT2540, Leadership, can be substituted for BUS2800 and BUS2901 with Director approval.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 61