Business Management
Program Number:
101023
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
To be accepted into company training programs in middle management, or for running and operating a business, the Business Management program provides a well-rounded study in the fundamentals of business organization, finance, management, and related studies. This program provides the student with training necessary for employment and advancement on the job in middle management and allied occupations. Graduates are also trained for positions in such specialty areas as sales, accounting or office operations.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript (if currently enrolled in high school, also submit your senior class listing) - or
- Completed COMPASS - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate's, Bachelor's or higher degree from an institution other than Madison College
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Spring 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's spring semester on January 16, 2011. For this program applications must be received by January 15, 2012, to be considered for the spring semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 2, 2012.
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. For this program applications must be received by August 31, 2012, to be considered for the fall semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by September 15, 2012.
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Apply concepts, methods, processes and functions of management to business operations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.
- Communicate business information effectively using a variety of formats for a variety of audiences.
- Analyze information and make decisions that support the organization’s mission and help the business to successfully adapt to a changing environment.
- Solve problems individually and in a team environment.
Employment
Graduation Requirements:
A grade of "C" or higher is required for all core (program specific) courses to graduate.
Career Potential:
- Supervisor
- Management Trainee
- Manager
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Production Assistant
- Account Executive
- Lead Worker
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Owner/Operator
Additional Info
Test Scores
Test scores are not required for admission into this program. However, they may be used to meet the C or better in algebra requirement if not met another way (see above).
Definitions and Guidelines
We do not transfer in accounting classes that are over 5 years old unless the student has been working in the accounting field. We only transfer in equivalent college work if the grade is a C or better. (We do not transfer in C- graded course work). Advanced Standing cannot exceed 50% of the required credits for the program.
Information About High School Course Work
High school course requirements: Algebra 1
Madison College courses that meet that requirement:
- 10-804-140, Algebra Concepts
- 10-804-120, Business Math (this course recommends a grade of C or better in HS Algebra 1)
- 10-804-122, Math of Finance (this course has pre-req of C or better in HS Algebra 1)
- 20-804-201, Intermediate Algebra
- 20-804-212, College Algebra
- 20-804-213, Trigonometry
- 20-804-220, Finite Mathematics
- 20-804-240, Basic Statistics
Global Studies Seminar: A unique 3-credit learning adventure in Ireland, May 2010!
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Last Modified: September 1, 2011