Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree; a mixture of management, core business, computer, and logistics; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
MTC’s Associate of Applied Business (AAB) Business Management program will develop knowledge and skills to master logistics, import/export, and customer service. Graduates with knowledge in this growing field are needed to keep a variety of businesses – from health care to manufacturing to retail to agribusiness to government – supplied with the goods they need to succeed.
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate an understanding of industrial logistics in the Supply Chain.
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Comprehend challenges related to transportation, insurance, packaging, terms of trade, inventory management, and other cross border issues involved in an international setting.
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Explain the rationale for conducting business on a global scale.
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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 techniques used to transition from the classroom to the work environment.
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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.
Total Credit Hours: 62
Application Requirements
- 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
- Buyer
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Sourcing
- Purchasing
- Sales and Customer Service
- Transportation
- Warehousing and Distribution
Total Credit Hours: 62
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 Dean approval. For the technical elective (TEC0000) please select a course that is not currently part of your curriculum from the following options: ACC, BUS, MGT, MKT, OIS, or REA.
First Semester - Fall
Second Semester - Spring
| BUS2150 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| COM1400 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| ECN2000 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT1405 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| OIS1340 | Advanced Excel and Data Visualization | 3 |
Third Semester - Fall
Fourth Semester - Spring
Changed some courses to even course load distribution and put MGT1405 earlier in the program instead of the last semester.
Total Credit Hours: 62