2011-2012
Business Management - Career Track
Associate in Applied Science Degree — All Campuses
Program Code: 10-102-3
This curriculum goes into effect starting with the fall 2011 semester.
This page was last updated in April 2011.
Overview — Business Management - Career Track is an associate degree program that prepares you to start a career in business. It is also useful if you are seeking a job change or advancement. The training is designed to give you a broad background of business knowledge. An internship is available on an optional basis if you select the course BADM-198, Business Internship as an elective.
This program is also offered in an Accelerated option, with classes one evening per week, year-round.
If you are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree, see Business Management - Transfer Track, which features 200-level Liberal Arts and Sciences classes required for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Career Outlook — Graduates of the Business Management - Career Track program locate employment in a wide cross-section of businesses, from large industrial companies to small service-oriented franchises, as well as in self-employment. Typical positions available to graduates of the program include management trainee and supervisor trainee.
Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a program graduate to be able to:
- Create and employ business strategies based on sound business principles.
- Be familiar with and function effectively within various organizational structures and forms
- Communicate proficiently with staff, supervisors and customers
- Formulate decisions utilizing knowledge of business law concepts
- Implement basic accounting principles to business situations
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
Some capabilities are of major significance to your success in the program. For instance, you must demonstrate tact and diplomacy in your interactions with others. You will need to possess the flexibility to shift attention as problems present themselves, have an interest in work involving people and business procedures, and exhibit patience and courtesy in handling inquiries and complaints.
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, enroll in the
Business Management - Transfer Track program.
Possible Careers:
Assistant Manager
Coordinator
Entrepreneur
Management Trainee
Manager
Supervisor
Team Leader
Related Programs:
Hotel/Hospitality Management
Management Development (Supervisory Management)
Marketing Management
For more information, call:
Downtown Milwaukee Campus — 414-297-MATC
Mequon Campus — 262-238-2300
Oak Creek Campus — 414-571-4500
West Allis Campus — 414-456-5310
Curriculum effective 2011-2012.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(1) |
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BADM-134 |
Business Organization and Management |
3 |
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COMPSW-106 |
Introduction to MS Office |
3 |
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BADM-160 |
Business Law 1 |
3 |
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(2) |
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BADM-192 |
Risk Management and Insurance |
3 |
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BADM-104 |
Business Statistics ‡ |
3 |
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BADM-126 |
Business Finance |
3 |
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BADM-155 |
Management Principles |
3 |
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Career Track Courses |
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RBUS-111
OR ENG-208
OR ENG-202 |
Business Communications
Technical Writing
English 2 |
3
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RBUS-102
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ACCTG-110
OR ACCTG-111 & ACCTG-113
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Mathematics of Business
Financial Accounting
Accounting 1 and Accounting 2
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3
3
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MGTDEV-193
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Human Resource Management
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3
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RBUS-180 |
Business Career Planning |
1 |
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BADM-145 |
Small Business Management ‡ |
3 |
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OFTECH-103 |
Keyboard and Keypad |
1 |
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MKTG-102
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Marketing Principles
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3
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GENERAL STUDIES
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ECON-195
OR |
Economics
Any 200-series ECON course* |
3 |
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ENG-151
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Communication Skills 1 ‡
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3
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and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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OR |
ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course* |
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MATH-107
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College Mathematics ‡
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series MATH course* |
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NATSCI-149
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Applied Geographic Info Systems ‡
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series NATSCI course* |
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PSYCH-199
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Psychology of Human Relations
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course* |
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SOCSCI-197
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Contemporary American Society
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course* |
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Suggested Electives: Six Credits Needed 6 |
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BADM-120 |
Financial Institutions and Markets |
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BADM-122
BADM-162 |
Investment Principles
Business Law 2 ‡ |
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BADM-198 |
Business Internship ‡ |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 68 |
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Courses marked with an asterisk* are taken with the Business Management - Transfer Track program.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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