Harrison County Campus
Start Your Business Career in the Casino Industry
About the Program
The Business Management Technology program provides training that leads to the development of comprehensive entrepreneurial skills necessary in private business or in the public or not-for-profit sectors emphasizing both domestic and foreign markets. Software taught in this program includes the latest version of Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.
The gaming management courses will focus on the unique characteristics of both the gaming and hospitality industries. These courses will allow students to learn entry-level skills relating to gaming operations and provide them with the knowledge and attitudes needed to be an effective professional in the gaming industry.
Degree Options and Requirements
The gaming courses link to other programs that will lead to an Associate of Applied Science degree with a gaming concentration: Administrative Office Technology, Accounting Technology, Business Management Technology, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Business and Marketing Management, Paralegal Technology, and Computer Networking Technology. This degree is designed to help students seek employment in entry level or supervisory gaming positions. For those currently employed, these programs will provide professional growth and career mobility within the gaming industry.
Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
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Business Management Technology Gaming Certificate
Semester One
Semester Two
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BOT 1213 - Professional Development | 3 |
| BOT 1243 - Microsoft® Word® II | 3 |
| BOT 1823 - Microsoft® Excel® I | 3 |
| BOT 2433 - QuickBooks® | 3 |
| BOT 2813 - Business Communication | 3 |
Total Credits: 30/31
Business Management Technology Gaming Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English | 3/4 |
| SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I or LLS 1721 - Employment Readiness and SPT 2172 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4** |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: 15/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
* Prior to enrollment in BOT 1233 students will be required to key straight-copy material at a minimum of 35 GWPM, on a five-minute timed writing with a maximum of one error per minute. Students who do not demonstrate this level of proficiency will be required to enroll in BOT 1013 – Introduction to Keyboarding.
** MAT 1033, MAT 1313 or higher or any laboratory science.
Contact Us
For information on how to become a student at MGCCC, orientation, registration, and our programs, please call (228) 896-2536 or email questions@mgccc.edu.