Associate of Applied Business Degree

Overview

About the Program

Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of management, 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 who select the Human Resource Management option within MTC’s Associate of Applied Business (AAB) Management program will develop knowledge and skills that facilitate practical application in the field of human resource management (HRM). HRM students will learn how to work with diverse groups of employees in functions such as recruiting, staffing, compensation and benefits administration, training and development, and talent management.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the function of people within organizations, including hiring and managing staff.

• Summarize the benefits of well-planned training programs and the value added to organizations. 

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

• 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. 

Application Requirements

• 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

• Benefits Specialist
• Employment Specialist
• Human Resource Generalist
• Human Resource Assistant
• Payroll Specialist
• Training Coordinator
• Employment Recruiter

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

BUS1000	Introduction to Business	2
FYE1000	Academic and Career Success	1
MGT1400	Introduction to Management	3
MGT2210	Human Resource Management	3
MTH1240	Statistics	3
	Or
MTH1245	College Algebra	3
OIS1240	Computer Applications	3

Second Semester - Spring

ACC1400	Financial Accounting	4
ECN2000	Microeconomics	3
ENG1000	English Composition I	3
MGT2400	Training and Development	3
MKT2030	Principles of Marketing	3

Third Semester - Fall

BUS2100	Ethics	3
BUS2150	Legal Environment of Business	3
EXP2800	Career Readiness	1
COM1400	Oral Communication	3
ECN2100	Macroeconomics	3
OIS1340	Advanced Excel and Data Visualization	3

Fourth Semester - Spring

ACC1700	Managerial Accounting	4
ACC2600	Payroll Accounting	1
EXP2900	Internship	1
BUS1200	Business Communications	3
TEC0000	Technical Elective*	3
MGT2410	Organizational Behavior	3

Total Credit Hours: 62