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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 2023-2024 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
    10-102-135
    3 credits
    10-106-109
    3 credits
    Third Semester
    10-102-114
    3 credits
    10-102-143
    3 credits
    10-104-102
    3 credits
    10-114-126
    3 credits
    Students must complete six total credits from one of the Business-Related Emphasis Areas listed below. Three credits should be completed during third semester and three credits should be completed during fourth semester. See below for course options.
    Fourth Semester
    10-102-104
    3 credits
    10-102-132
    3 credits
    10-102-133
    3 credits
    10-809-195
    3 credits
    Students must complete six total credits from one of the Business-Related Emphasis Areas listed below. Three credits should be completed during third semester and three credits should be completed during fourth semester. See below for course options.
    Business-Related Emphasis Areas
    Students must complete six total 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
    10-101-139
    1 credit
    10-101-141
    1 credit
    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
    Microsoft Skills Emphasis Area Course Options
    10-106-107
    3 credits
    10-106-240
    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
    10-106-190
    1 credit
    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
    10-106-100
    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
    No 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

    Spring 2023

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 15, 2023

    Summer 2023

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is July 15, 2023

    Fall 2023

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2023

    Spring 2024

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

    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

    Students must submit official transcripts for 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
      • Note: Effective with the 2023-2024 year, this may be fulfilled with at least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0

    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

    Students who pursue the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management at Madison College and submit the Declaration of Intent to Participate to gain admission to an UW ­Madison Online BBA-Management program will be eligible for joint advisement from both Madison College and UW-Madison Online BBA-Management advisor while completing their Associate degree. Those students who successfully complete the Associate degree and meet specified levels of academic achievement as outlined in this transfer agreement will be guaranteed direct admission to the UW-Madison School of Business Online BBA-Management program. This will transfer a minimum of 62 credit hours taken at MATC. If a student transfers in course work from another institution to fulfill requirements within the AAS, it will be evaluated from the institution where it was completed and now how it transferred to MATC.
    The terms of the Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete an associates of applied science degree and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis of the Leadership and Organizational Studies at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The terms of the Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who have complete an associates of applied science degree and have been admitted to the Human Services Leadership degree at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    Madison College students who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree are guaranteed admission to UW-Platteville to the Bachelor of Business Administration, Management major within the School of Business given that all admission requirements are met (minimum 2.0 transfer GPA, in good standing at previous institution). All 62 credits from the Associate of Applied Science in Business Management degree at Madison College will transfer; a maximum of 72 credits can be transferred to UW-Platteville from 2-year institutions. Students will then complete the baccalaureate degree requirements at UW-Platteville including all remaining general education requirements and major requirements.

    Wisconsin Private Schools

    Entering students who have completed Madison College general education courses with a grade of "C-" or better may apply them toward satisfying Stritch Liberal Arts requirements.
    A student who completes an associate of arts, associate of science or associates of applied science is considered part of the ‘advanced core‘. The Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 64 credits of transfer. If students transfer prior to completion or with less than 64 credits they will be considered part of the standard core and credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis.
    Students will be granted admission to a bachelors degree program upon completion of an approved transfer program at Madison College. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater while at Madison College. Regardless of the number of credits transferred students must complete at least 25% of their baccalaureate degree credits at Herzing University University University.
    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.
    Any Madison College student who has successfully completed an associate degree in applied science after 2015, and meets admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Technical Sales at MSOE by successfully completing the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Business Administration program. --- In particular, any Madison College student who successfully completes all technical courses and general education courses in their AAS program with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; successfully completes all other specified courses, as defined in this transfer agreement, with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; and meets the MSOE admission requirements for transfer students into the BBA Program at MSOE, minimum 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA from the last regionally accredited school will be admitted into the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Bachelor of Business Administration program at MSOE.
    Students who complete the business management program can transfer up to 62 credits toward the Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership offered through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies.

    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. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.
    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. Articulation agreement is for students who graduate from appropriate program and wish to pursue one of the following degrees at Capella: Bachelor of Science in Business specializations, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety specializations, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (must hold a valid RN license) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
    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 all Madison College graduates with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate of Applied Science. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer additional credits (up to a maximum of 94) 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

      201920202021
      Number of Program Graduates918267
      Number of Surveys Sent918167
      Number of Surveys Returned524341
      Percent of Surveys Returned57.10%53.10%61.20%
      Available for Employment484137
      Percent Available for Employment92.30%95.30%90.20%
      Not in Labor Market423
      Percent Not in Labor Market7.70%4.70%7.30%
      Available for Employment

      201920202021
      Graduates Employed463932
      Percent of Graduates Employed95.80%95.10%86.50%
      Employed in Related Occupation292323
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation63.00%59.00%71.90%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation17159
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation37.00%38.50%28.10%
      Employed - No Response010
      Percent Employed - No Response0.00%2.60%0.00%
      Seeking Employment225
      Percent Seeking Employment4.20%4.90%13.50%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      201920202021
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.43.33.5
      Number of Satisfaction Responses524340
      Very Satisfied (4)231722
      Percent Very Satisfied44.20%39.50%55.00%
      Satisfied (3)262316
      Percent Satisfied50.00%53.50%40.00%
      Unsatisfied (2)321
      Percent Unsatisfied5.80%4.70%2.50%
      Very Unsatisfed (1)011
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.00%2.30%2.50%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      201920202021
      Number of Primary Reason Responses524340
      Preparation for Getting a Job121410
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job23.10%32.60%25.00%
      Career Change647
      Percent Career Change11.50%9.30%17.50%
      Improvement of Existing Skills151512
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills28.80%34.90%30.00%
      Preparation for Further Education1069
      Percent Preparation for Further Education19.20%14.00%22.50%
      Personal Interest842
      Percent Personal Interest15.40%9.30%5.00%
      Other100
      Percent Other1.90%0.00%0.00%
      When Employment was Obtained

      201920202021
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses463832
      Before Enrollment212010
      Percent Before Enrollment45.70%52.60%31.30%
      While Attending the College15912
      Percent While Attending the College32.60%23.70%37.50%
      After Training at the College10910
      Percent After Training at the College21.70%23.70%31.30%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      201920202021
      Number of Employment Location Responses463933
      In College District363126
      Percent In College District78.30%79.50%78.80%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District665
      Percent of In Wisconsin13.00%15.40%15.20%
      Outside of Wisconsin421
      Percent Outside Wisconsin8.70%5.10%3.00%
      Employer Location Unknown001
      Percent Location Unknown0.00%0.00%3.00%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend201920202021
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count262119
      Average Monthly Wage$3,651$4,408$4,109
      Average Hourly Wage$21.23$25.63$23.89
      Average Work Hours per Week44.841.844.2
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count112
      Average Hourly Wage$15.00$18.00$18.22
      Average Work Hours per Week272530
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2021
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Army National GuardIncentives Officer
      Bad River CasinoReception ManagerOdanah
      Blue Star Dairy FarmsFarmerDeForest
      Buffalo Wild WingsManager
      CieloTalent Acquisition CoordinatorBrookfield
      Davis Beck EntertainmentOwnerCottage Grove
      EnvigoOperations Manager
      FedExOperations
      FSI IncPayroll SpecialistPortage
      Ho-Chunk CasinoExecutive Casino Host Manager
      International Dairy Deli Bakery AssociationExecutive Coordinator
      Lakeshore Community Action Program Inc.WERA SpecialistManitowoc
      Marquette-Adams Telephone CoopAssistant General ManagerOxford
      NUKUSA LLCInventory Control SupervisorReedsburg
      Production Machine & EnterpriseOffice Manager
      SecuritasSecurity GuardMilwaukee
      Sue Rowe's 1st Care for ChildrenChildcareVerona
      Summit Credit UnionAssistant Bank Manager
      UW Credit UnionTalent Coordinator
      Westphal & CoElectrical Apprentice
      Wis-ParkShareholder RepresentativeWatertown

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

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