Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core business, management, computer, and communications courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Students may earn an Associate of Applied Business degree 100% online at Marion Technical College. The required courses in the Business curriculum are offered online spring and fall semesters and a student who enrolls full-time may complete the degree in two years. This program is offered to qualified students who must be college ready in reading, writing, math; have Internet access, and Microsoft Office®.
MTC’s Associate of Applied Business (AAB) degree program prepares students for the diverse challenges of business management. The business management program reflects contemporary employer needs and equips students with essential business knowledge and skills. 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.
Learning Outcomes
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Evaluate business career pathways.
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Use problem-solving methodology to solve customer concerns and business problems.
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Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process, and communicate financial information.
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Develop a marketing plan incorporating products, promotions, sales ideas, and strategies.
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Describe legal requirements and ethical considerations pertaining to organizations.
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Explain economics concepts including demand, supply, competition, resources and making choices with regards to consumer behavior.
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Apply theory and practical applications to budgeting, break-even analysis, cost analysis, product costing, and profit planning.
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Apply techniques used to transition from the classroom to the work environment.
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Use appropriate audience-focused approaches for professional business communication.
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Apply advanced functions for data analysis and visualization.
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Demonstrate business practices within the Business Management field.
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Communicate effectively both written and orally.
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Solve problems using mathematics.
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Solve problems through analysis, creativity, and synthesis to make informed decisions.
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Demonstrate good work habits, effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
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Use technology tools efficiently and effectively to perform personal and professional tasks.
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Exhibit respect and sensitivity for individual and institutional differences.
Application Requirements
To apply for the Business Management program, applicants must have:
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
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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
- Office Manager
- Sales Manager
- Bank Manager
- First-line Supervisor
- Assistant Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Marketing Supervisor
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
Second Semester - Spring
Third Semester - Fall
Fourth Semester - Spring
Total Credit Hours: 61