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Become an Entrepreneur with Training from MGCCC
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.
Salary Range
In Mississippi, the median salary is $51,320. Nationally, the income range is $32,300 – $68,840.
Career Opportunities
- Management of Private Company
- Management in Government Offices
- Marketing Managers for Businesses
- Marketing Managers for Hospitals
- Self-Employed
Degree Options and Requirements
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. 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 Coursework
For class times, visit the MGCCC class schedules.
Business Management Technology Certificate
Semester One
Semester Two
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BOT 1243 - Microsoft® Word® II | 3 |
| BOT 1823 - Microsoft® Excel® I | 3 |
| BOT 2183 - Career Readiness | 3 |
| BOT 2433 - QuickBooks® | 3 |
| BOT 2813 - Business Communication | 3 |
Total Credits: 30/31
Business Management Technology Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15
Total Clock Hours: 1,005
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1033 - Technical English or ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I | 3/4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3☨ |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3+ |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4# |
| BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry | 3 |
| or CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I |
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.
☨ If a student takes a foreign language as the one humanities requirement, that course must be an advanced foreign language that includes the following: Occupational Spanish (MFL 1203), French II (MFL 1123), Spanish II (MFL 1223), Japanese II (MFL 1423), Italian II (MFL 1723), French III (MFL 2113), Spanish III (MFL 2213), Italian III (MFL 2713), French IV (MFL 2123), Spanish IV (2223), or Italian IV (MFL 2723).
+ SPT 2173- Interpersonal Communication is recommended; economics, psychology, sociology, marriage and family, or human growth and development.
# MAT 1033 – Technical Mathematics, MAT 1313/1314 – College Algebra or Higher; however, MAT 1723 – The Real Number System and MAT 1733 – Geometry, Measurement, and Probability are not applicable or Any Lab Science.
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.