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Business Management
Program Number: 101023
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Business
Delivery Method:
100% In Person
100% Online
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
62 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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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
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    Watch this video to learn more about our program and faculty.

  • 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 Semester
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-804-144
    3 credits
    10-101-111
    4 credits
    10-102-134
    3 credits
    10-116-145
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-809-199
    3 credits
    10-101-118
    4 credits
    10-102-143
    3 credits
    10-106-109
    3 credits
    Third Semester
    10-102-114
    3 credits
    10-102-135
    3 credits
    10-104-102
    3 credits
    10-114-126
    3 credits
    Business Related Emphasis Area -- See options below
    3 credits
    Fourth Semester
    10-102-104
    3 credits
    10-102-132
    3 credits
    10-102-133
    3 credits
    10-809-195
    3 credits
    Business-Related Emphasis Area -- See options below
    3 credits
    Business-Related Emphasis Areas
    Students must complete six credits from one of the Business-Related Emphasis Areas.
    Accounting Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-101-113
    4 credits
    10-101-123
    4 credits
    10-101-138
    3 credits
    10-101-143
    2 credits
    Finance Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-114-128
    3 credits
    10-114-130
    3 credits
    10-114-140
    3 credits
    Human Resources Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-116-147
    3 credits
    10-116-148
    3 credits
    10-116-149
    3 credits
    10-116-168
    3 credits
    Marketing Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-104-104
    3 credits
    10-104-114
    3 credits
    10-104-125
    3 credits
    10-104-126
    3 credits
    10-104-169
    3 credits
    10-104-802
    2 credits
    Medical Administrative Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-103-169
    1 credit
    10-160-165
    3 credits
    10-106-190
    1 credit
    Microsoft Skills Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-106-107
    3 credits
    10-103-121
    1 credit
    10-103-137
    1 credit
    10-103-143
    1 credit
    10-103-145
    1 credit
    10-103-165
    1 credit
    10-103-169
    1 credit
    Project Management Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-103-186
    2 credits
    10-102-131
    3 credits
    10-102-141
    3 credits
    Real Estate Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-194-182
    4 credits
    10-194-185
    4 credits
    Risk Management & Insurance Emphasis Area Course Options
    Small Business Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-145-102
    3 credits
    10-145-105
    3 credits
    10-145-117
    3 credits
    Supply Chain Management Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-182-101
    3 credits
    10-182-104
    3 credits
    10-182-122
    3 credits
    10-182-138
    3 credits
    Non-Emphasis Area Course Options
    Students 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.
    10-102-160
    3 credits
    10-101-113
    4 credits
    10-114-130
    3 credits
    Elective
    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 2024

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is July 15, 2024

    Fall 2024

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2024

    Spring 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 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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  • 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 higher
    The 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 higher
    62 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 requirements

    Wisconsin 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 Leadership

    Out-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.
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      2023
      Number of Program Graduates56
      Number of Surveys Sent56
      Number of Surveys Returned31
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment27
      Percent Available for Employment87.1%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market12.9%
      Available for Employment

      2023
      Graduates Employed26
      Percent of Graduates Employed96.3%
      Employed in Related Occupation18
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation69.2%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation8
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation30.8%
      Employed - No Response0
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%
      Seeking Employment1
      Percent Seeking Employment3.7%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      2023
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.5
      Number of Satisfaction Responses31
      Very Satisfied (4)18
      Percent Very Satisfied58.1%
      Satisfied (3)12
      Percent Satisfied38.7%
      Unsatisfied (2)0
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%
      Very Unsatisfed (1)1
      Percent Very Unsatisfied3.2%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      2023
      Number of Primary Reason Responses31
      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

      2023
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses26
      Before Enrollment10
      Percent Before Enrollment38.5%
      While Attending the College11
      Percent While Attending the College42.3%
      After Training at the College5
      Percent After Training at the College19.2%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      2023
      Number of Employment Location Responses26
      In College District19
      Percent In College District73.1%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District5
      Percent of In Wisconsin19.2%
      Outside of Wisconsin1
      Percent Outside Wisconsin3.8%
      Employer Location Unknown1
      Percent Location Unknown3.8%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend2023
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count15
      Average Monthly Wage$4,801
      Average Hourly Wage$27.91
      Average Work Hours per Week40.6
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count1
      Average Hourly Wage$23.00
      Average Work Hours per Week25.0
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Cedar Ridge WoodworkingOwner
      City of MadisonData & Innovation Analyst
      General Beverage Sales CoSales RepresentativeFitchburg
      Goodwill IndustiresLead Supervisor
      Happy Dogz DaycareSupervisorMiddleton
      Jensen Accounting & ConsultingStaff AccountantJanesville
      Jordan Witt ContractingBusiness Owner/OperatorSun Prairie
      Kwik Trip IncAssistant Food Service LeaderWindsor
      Madison Area Technical CollegeAdministrative Specialist
      Madison Area Technical CollegeSenior Instructional Support Coordinator
      NelnetIT ManagerLincolnNE
      Oregon Farm CenterAssistant ManagerOregon
      R&R InsuranceCustomer Support SpecialistWaukesha
      Seats IncSupervisorRichland Center
      Southwest Title LLCTitle AgentRichland Center
      Traditions LLCOperations AssistantSun Prairie

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      ** - 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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