2023-24 Course Catalog

Associate of Applied Business Degree

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

  • Demonstrate utilization of computer software to perform accounting tasks.  

  • Apply federal income tax regulations to individual, partnership and corporate entities.   

  • Apply federal laws and regulations to payroll operations of a business.  

  • Demonstrate understanding of personal financial management concepts.  

  • Evaluate business career pathways.  

  • Use problem-solving methodology to solve customer concerns and business problems. 

  • Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process, and communicate financial information. 

  • Develop a marketing plan incorporating products, promotions, sales ideas, and strategies.  

  • Describe legal requirements and ethical considerations pertaining to organizations. 

  • Explain economics concepts including demand, supply, competition, resources and making choices with regards to consumer behavior.  

  • Apply techniques used to transition from the classroom to the work environment.  

  • Demonstrate business practices within the Business Management field. 

  • Communicate effectively both written and orally. 

  • Solve problems using mathematics. 

  • Solve problems through analysis, creativity, and synthesis to make informed decisions. 

  • Demonstrate good work habits, effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism. 

  • Use technology tools efficiently and effectively to perform personal and professional tasks. 

  • Exhibit respect and sensitivity for individual and institutional differences. 

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).
  • Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

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 EXP2800 and EXP2900 with Director approval.

First Semester - Fall

ACC1400Financial Accounting

4

BUS1000Introduction to Business

2

FYE1000Academic and Career Success

1

MGT1400Introduction to Management

3

MTH1240Statistics

3

Or

MTH1245College Algebra

3

OIS1240Computer Applications

3

Second Semester - Spring

ACC1500Microcomputer Applications in Accountg

3

ACC1700Managerial Accounting

4

ECN2000Microeconomics

3

ENG1000English Composition I

3

MKT2030Principles of Marketing

3

Third Semester - Fall

BUS2100Ethics

3

COM1400Oral Communication

3

ECN2100Macroeconomics

3

EXP2800Career Readiness

1

FIN1000Personal Finance

3

MGT2210Human Resource Management

3

Fourth Semester - Spring

ACC2300Federal Taxation

3

ACC2600Payroll Accounting

1

BUS1200Business Communications

3

BUS2150Legal Environment of Business

3

EXP2900Internship

1

MGT2420Globalization in Business

3

Or

MGT2500Entrepreneurship and Small Business

3

Total Credit Hours: 62