Options for Business, Management & Administration

Learn from instructors with experience in the business world about what works, what’s important and how to launch or advance your career. Explore management models and build people and teamwork skills as you gain hands-on experience with the latest business software and technology through these Madison College programs and certificates.

Programs

Administrative Professional

Administrative assistants form the backbone of any organization. Develop organizational, communication and people skills and gain hands-on experience with the latest software and office technology needed for a career with many paths to advancement and growth,

Business Management

Break into this dynamic field with a well-rounded study of business fundamentals including management principles, people skills, communication skills, accounting, finance and leadership.

Business Software Applications Specialist

Get hands-on experience with the latest business software and office technology. Add communication, customer service and organizational skills to gain the added edge in this vital support field.

Medical Administrative Specialist

Learn the ins and outs of working in a medical office setting. Learn medical terminology, billing and procedures specific to this career along while you build solid office technology, organization and communication skills.

Medical Transcriptionist

Medical transcriptionists learn medical terminology, anatomy, pathology and pharmacology as well as transcription and office skills. Those completing the program are prepared for the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) exam.

Small Business Entrepreneurship

Develop independent thinking and leadership skills as you practice business operation and management in a real world setting in our onsite retail gift shop. Develop a business plan and explore marketing, research and promotion.

Supervisory Management

Learn hands-on supervisory skills through a curriculum in three key areas—core management, personal skills and leadership development. Build your communication and management skills to prepare for this dynamic, people-oriented career.

Certificates

Banking Services Certificate

Gain the skills and experience you’ll need for a career in financial services industry. Learn about financial services with an emphasis on lending practices as well as customer service and other business skills.

Basic Medical Reception Skills Certificate

Prepare for a career in a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital setting with the basic people and office technology skills you’ll need to enter this fast-paced, people-oriented environment.

Essential Office Skills Certificate

Build core skills in reception, customer service, organization and business that will launch your career in an office setting.

Human Resources Certificate

Develop an understanding of human resources including labor relations, hiring and employment law, wage and benefit administration. Combine technical knowledge with good communication and organizational skills.

Insurance Certificate

Put your business acumen and people skills to work in a field that offers a wide variety of opportunities, strong advancement and great earning potential.

Medical Billing Specialist Certificate

Gain the medical billing skills used in today’s modern medical offices. These skills can help you enter the field, move up or update your resume for the future.

Microsoft Office Certificates

Master the Microsoft Office suite of software to help launch a career in an office setting or gain new skills to help you advance on the job. Learn the basics or add advanced skills to your resume.

Project Management Certificate

Build in-demand skills to enhance your resume or help you start a business career. Learn how to prioritize and organize projects, develop teams and meet business goals.

Property Management Certificate

Designed for individuals who enjoy blending knowledge of real estate, sales and customer service skills, the certificate is for those who desire knowledge and a career in property management or a field closely connected with property management.

Quality Management Certificate

Acquire skills that are necessary for implementing the concepts of quality improvement or continuing process improvement in a service, manufacturing or government organization.

Real Estate Sales Certificate

Explore the basics of the real estate market, property rights, ownership, construction, financing and brokerage as they related to the American consumer.

Receptionist/Clerical & Office Certificate

Reception is more than meeting and greeting. Learn the business skills and technology you’ll need for a busy office setting.

Retail Management Certificate

Update and/or broaden your knowledge of the field of retail management. Ideal candidates currently work in retail, food service or other sales type industry or have experience in one of these fields.

Sales Academy Certificate

Designed for updating and/or broadening the knowledge of those working in the field of marketing, this certificate puts an emphasis on building sales skills.

Website Development Certificate

Develop in-demand website development skills for today's digital world. Gain hands-on experience with web projects from start to finish. Work on problem solving skills for email and web.

More Opportunities

If you are interested in marketing, small business or sales see the Marketing Cluster.

Start Smart at Madison College

Attend Transfer U to satisfy the first two years of general education requirements and continue on for your bachelor’s degree at another college or university, including UW-Madison. When compared directly with nine other Madison area colleges, full-time Madison College Transfer U students save an average of nearly $11,000 a year in tuition and fees. Choose between Arts, Engineering and Science paths to work toward your career goal.