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Business Generalist
Program Number: 301025
Your Degree:
Technical Diploma
Area of Study:
Business
Delivery Method:
100% In Person
100% Online
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
19 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 year
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  • Program Overview

    The Business Generalist short-term technical diploma will prepare you with valuable knowledge including foundational business, accounting, marketing, business math, writing, and Excel skills. In addition to these skills, the Business Generalist diploma provides you with a pathway to multiple business programs at Madison College and 4-year transfer partners.

    Program Details

    Students in the Business Generalist program can attend full or part-time. Start classes in September, October, January, March, or June.

    Business Generalist classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

    • Madison - Truax
    • Madison - South
    • Fort Atkinson
    • Portage
    • Reedsburg
    • Watertown

    Your Advantages at Madison College

    Faculty members with years of business experience lead courses.

    • Courses focus on active learning through simulations, cases, and sharing of business experiences rather than passive textbook learning.
    • Courses are offered online, face-to-face or 8-week accelerated delivery.
    • Full-time or part-time options are available.
    • Career pathways available to double major in Human Resources and transfer to four-year institutions.

    Careers

    Graduates with a Business Generalist Diploma from Madison College are ready for a range of professional positions, such as: 

    • Office Clerk 
    • Account Representative
    • Marketing Assistant 
    • Administrative Assistant
    • Supervisor
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    First Semester
    10-101-111
    4 credits
    10-102-134
    3 credits
    10-804-144
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-104-102
    3 credits
    10-106-109
    3 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

    Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.

    Application Dates

    Summer 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025

    Fall 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025

    Spring 2026

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 15, 2026

    Admission Requirements

    All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

    1. Admission Application

    The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

    2. Education Completion

    Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:

    • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED completion
    • College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
        • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
        • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
        • Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript

    All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

    Additional Notes

    • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
    • Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

    After Acceptance

    Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College. 

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

     

  • Career Outcomes

    After completing the Business Generalist program at Madison College, you will be able to:

    • Function effectively in a business organizational environment
    • Use critical thinking skills to analyze and solve business problems
    • Apply your knowledge of accounting, business, math of finance and technology skills to ensure efficiency in the workplace
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      2024
      Number of Program Graduates14
      Number of Surveys Sent14
      Number of Surveys Returned11
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment2
      Percent Available for Employment18.2%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market81.8%
      Available for Employment

      2024
      Graduates Employed2
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%
      Employed in Related Occupation1
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation50.0%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation0
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation0.0%
      Employed - No Response1
      Percent Employed - No Response50.0%
      Seeking Employment0
      Percent Seeking Employment0.0%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      2024
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.2
      Number of Satisfaction Responses5
      Very Satisfied (4)1
      Percent Very Satisfied20.0%
      Satisfied (3)4
      Percent Satisfied80.0%
      Unsatisfied (2)0
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%
      Very Unsatisfied (1)
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      2024
      Number of Primary Reason Responses11
      Preparation for Getting a Job
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
      Career Change
      Percent Career Change
      Improvement of Existing Skills
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
      Preparation for Further Education
      Percent Preparation for Further Education
      Personal Interest
      Percent Personal Interest
      Other
      Percent Other0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      2024
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses1
      Before Enrollment0
      Percent Before Enrollment0.0%
      While Attending the College1
      Percent While Attending the College100.0%
      After Training at the College0
      Percent After Training at the College0.0%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      2024
      Number of Employment Location Responses2
      In College District1
      Percent In College District50.0%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District0
      Percent of In Wisconsin0.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin0
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%
      Employer Location Unknown1
      Percent Location Unknown50.0%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend2024
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count
      Average Monthly Wage
      Average Hourly Wage
      Average Work Hours per Week
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count1
      Average Hourly Wage$33.66
      Average Work Hours per Week20.0
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Premier Pest EliminationPest ControllerLake Mills

      * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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