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2012-2012

Small Business Training

Technical Diploma  —  All Campuses

Program Code: 30-145-1

This curriculum goes into effect as of summer 2011.


This page was last updated in May 2011.

Overview — The Small Business Training diploma program prepares you to step up in management, or as an entrepreneur, acquire needed business management skills to successfully run your business. It is also useful if you are seeking career advancement or a job change. The training is designed to give you a broad background of business knowledge. It also prepares you for employment in a variety of industries including manufacturing, service and retail.

Career Outlook — The small business sector has been recognized worldwide as a primary contributor to economic growth. In order for this sector to develop its full potential, small business owners and managers need to develop skills not only to manage their businesses, but to deal with issues in the new global business environment.

Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a graduate of this diploma program to be able to:

  • Understand the management role
  • Manage basic business and marketing skills
  • Understand business transactions and opportunities
  • Be self-sufficient and independent
  • Develop and conduct effective sales
  • Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills
  • Demonstrate proficiency with the business computer environment
  • Provide effective communication and customer service skills
  • Demonstrate research skills
  • Understand diversity and global market

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 example, 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.


Possible Careers:

Small Business Owner
Small Business Manager

Related Programs:

Business 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 2011-12.


SIXTEEN-WEEK TERMS 

Credits

 

Hours

 

BADM-134

Business Organization and Management

3

3r

 

COMPSW-106

Introduction to MS Office

3

 

3r

 

 

MKTG-102

Marketing Principles 

     3

 

3r

 

 

 

 

 

RBUS-102

Math of Business

3

 

3r

 

 

 

BADM-145

Small Business Management ‡

     3

 

3r

 

ACCTG-110

Financial Accounting

3

 

3r

 

ENG-151

Communication Skills ‡

3

 

3r

 

 

OR

ENG-201 English 1 ‡

 

 

MKTG-104

Selling Principles

3

3r

 

RBUS-180

Business Career Planning 

 1 

 

1r 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 TOTAL CREDITS: 25

    

Hours per Week: r  = related, s = shop

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
‡ Prerequisite required.

For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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