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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
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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.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then 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
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Spring 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2026
Summer 2026
- Application available on September 15, 2025
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2026
Fall 2026
- Application available on September 15, 2025
- Application completion deadline is November 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
Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate or waiting list does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate.
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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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
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2024 Number of Program Graduates 14 Number of Surveys Sent 14 Number of Surveys Returned 11 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 2 Percent Available for Employment 18.2% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 81.8% Available for Employment
2024 Graduates Employed 2 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 1 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 50.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% Employed - No Response 1 Percent Employed - No Response 50.0% Seeking Employment 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.2 Number of Satisfaction Responses 5 Very Satisfied (4) 1 Percent Very Satisfied 20.0% Satisfied (3) 4 Percent Satisfied 80.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 11 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% When Employment was Obtained
2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 1 Before Enrollment 0 Percent Before Enrollment 0.0% While Attending the College 1 Percent While Attending the College 100.0% After Training at the College 0 Percent After Training at the College 0.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 2 In College District 1 Percent In College District 50.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 1 Percent Location Unknown 50.0% Salary Trend 2024 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 Count 1 Average Hourly Wage $33.66 Average Work Hours per Week 20.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Premier Pest Elimination Pest Controller Lake 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
