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Program Overview
The Business Management associate degree program at Madison College will give you the skills needed to supervise or manage a department or business. Get real-world insights from our instructors as they prepare you to meet the challenges of today’s business climate.
Once admitted to the Business Management program, you may choose to double major in Human Resource Management or Finance with one or two more semesters of study. If you want to double major, consult an academic advisor first.
Once you earn your Business Management associate degree here, you can transfer to a four-year institution and earn your bachelor's degree.
Program Details
- Students in the Business Management program can attend full or part-time.
- Start classes in September, October, January, March, or June.
- Courses focus on active learning through simulations, cases, and sharing of business experiences–not on passive textbook learning.
- Courses are offered online, online live, face-to-face or 8-week accelerated delivery.
- Career pathways available to double major in Human Resources and transfer to four-year institutions.
Business Management classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
- Madison - South
- Fort Atkinson
- Portage
- Reedsburg
- Watertown
Careers
Graduates with an associate degree in Business Management from Madison College are ready for a range of professional positions, such as:
- Manager
- Manager Associate
- Operational Manager
- Management Trainee
- Process Supervisor
- Supervisor
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Billing Specialist
- Financial Specialist
- Logistics Coordinator
- Owner/Entrepreneur
- Personal Banker
Watch this video to learn more about our program and faculty.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 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 SemesterSecond SemesterThird SemesterBusiness Related Emphasis Area -- See options below3 creditsFourth SemesterBusiness-Related Emphasis Area -- See options below3 creditsBusiness-Related Emphasis AreasStudents must complete six credits from one of the Business-Related Emphasis Areas.Accounting Emphasis Area Course OptionsFinance Emphasis Area Course OptionsHuman Resources Emphasis Area Course OptionsMarketing Emphasis Area Course OptionsMedical Administrative Emphasis Area Course OptionsMicrosoft Skills Emphasis Area Course OptionsProject Management Emphasis Area Course OptionsReal Estate Emphasis Area Course OptionsRisk Management & Insurance Emphasis Area Course OptionsSmall Business Emphasis Area Course OptionsSupply Chain Management Emphasis Area Course OptionsNon-Emphasis Area Course OptionsStudents who do not choose one of the above-listed Business-Related Emphasis Areas must complete one of the following courses plus three credits of electives.Elective3 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
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
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
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) 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
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.
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Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Business Management career.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
Those who complete the Associate Degree in the AAS Bus. Man. program at MATC and meet specified levels of academic achievement will be guaranteed direct admission to the UW-Madison School of business Online BBA-Management program.The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherThe terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher62 credits from the AAS in Business Management degree at MC will transfer; a maximum of 72 credits can be transferred to UW-P from 2-year institutions. Go ont to UW-P including all remaining gen ed requirements and major requirementsWisconsin Private Schools
Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Bachelor of Science in Business Management and LeadershipOut-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
After completing the Business Management program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Plan the operations of a business across functional areas.
- Organize resources to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Direct individuals and/or processes to meet organizational goals.
- Control business processes.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 67 73 56 Number of Surveys Sent 67 73 56 Number of Surveys Returned 41 43 31 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 37 38 27 Percent Available for Employment 90.2% 88.4% 87.1% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 7.3% 11.6% 12.9% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 32 34 26 Percent of Graduates Employed 86.5% 89.5% 96.3% Employed in Related Occupation 23 25 18 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 71.9% 73.5% 69.2% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 9 9 8 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 28.1% 26.5% 30.8% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 5 4 1 Percent Seeking Employment 13.5% 10.5% 3.7% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.5 3.2 3.5 Number of Satisfaction Responses 40 43 31 Very Satisfied (4) 22 15 18 Percent Very Satisfied 55.0% 34.9% 58.1% Satisfied (3) 16 25 12 Percent Satisfied 40.0% 58.1% 38.7% Unsatisfied (2) 1 1 0 Percent Unsatisfied 2.5% 2.3% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 2.5% 4.7% 3.2% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 40 43 31 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 Other 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 32 34 26 Before Enrollment 10 13 10 Percent Before Enrollment 31.3% 38.2% 38.5% While Attending the College 12 6 11 Percent While Attending the College 37.5% 17.6% 42.3% After Training at the College 10 15 5 Percent After Training at the College 31.3% 44.1% 19.2% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 33 34 26 In College District 26 27 19 Percent In College District 78.8% 79.4% 73.1% In Wisconsin, Not in District 5 5 5 Percent of In Wisconsin 15.2% 14.7% 19.2% Outside of Wisconsin 1 2 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 3.0% 5.9% 3.8% Employer Location Unknown 1 0 1 Percent Location Unknown 3.0% 0.0% 3.8% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 19 20 15 Average Monthly Wage $4,109 $4,609 $4,801 Average Hourly Wage $23.89 $26.80 $27.91 Average Work Hours per Week 44.2 43.5 40.6 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 2 0 1 Average Hourly Wage $18.22 $23.00 Average Work Hours per Week 30.0 0.0 25.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Cedar Ridge Woodworking Owner City of Madison Data & Innovation Analyst General Beverage Sales Co Sales Representative Fitchburg Goodwill Industires Lead Supervisor Happy Dogz Daycare Supervisor Middleton Jensen Accounting & Consulting Staff Accountant Janesville Jordan Witt Contracting Business Owner/Operator Sun Prairie Kwik Trip Inc Assistant Food Service Leader Windsor Madison Area Technical College Administrative Specialist Madison Area Technical College Senior Instructional Support Coordinator Nelnet IT Manager Lincoln NE Oregon Farm Center Assistant Manager Oregon R&R Insurance Customer Support Specialist Waukesha Seats Inc Supervisor Richland Center Southwest Title LLC Title Agent Richland Center Traditions LLC Operations Assistant Sun Prairie * - 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
