
Business
Go about your business career
What does it mean to “go into business”? This area of study covers the financial, marketing, management and many other aspects of the business world. Direct your focus toward the career that appeals to you most. You will gain relevant skills that prepare you for a rewarding job. Explore career opportunities and specific business programs below.
Your career ladder starts here
Accounting
Hands-on training, internships and instructors with real-world experience add up to an education that prepares you to get—and thrive in—the job you want!
Accountants handle payroll, taxes, planning and more for businesses and individuals.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $19.65/hr.
Employers include: Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, UnityPoint Health, Sorge CPA and Business Advisors, Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce
Administrative Professional
Businesses rely on their administrative professionals to keep projects and processes running smoothly.
You will learn to use common office and communication tools and how to work well under pressure.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $20.33/hr.
Employers include: Exact Sciences, Bunbury & Associates, Verona Area School District, Walworth County Department of Health & Human Services
Business Management
Employers are looking for managers who understand business processes and who work well with people. We will prepare you to meet those needs.
When you graduate, you have the option of transferring into your choice of related bachelor’s degree programs.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $19.24/hr.
Employers include: BMO Harris, Heritage Credit Union, Spectrum, Trek Bicycle, National Guardian Life Insurance, UW Health
Marketing
Smart marketing is crucial to business success. Marketers conduct research, define customer needs and determine how products and services should be promoted.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $16.22/hr.
Employers include: Great Wolf Lodge, US Cellular, Bergstrom Cadillac, Hansen Home Team
Medical Administrative Specialist
Health care facilities require positive, energetic people to keep their offices running smoothly.
You will learn essential administrative tools and tasks you can apply in any office, but your focus will be on a healthcare setting.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $21.05/hr.
Employers include: UW Health Hospital and Clinics, SSM Health
Liberal Arts Transfer
Start your bachelor’s degree with us. Our general electives are transferable to many four-year colleges and universities.
Bonus: Save thousands on your bachelor’s degree. Graduate with less debt!
Satisfied students
Nearly 100% of students
across our business programs report they are
satisfied or very satisfied
with their Madison College education

Which path works for you?
Choose a Madison College program that fits your interests and goals
Programs Available:
- Accounting
- Accounting Assistant
- Administrative Professional
- Building Blocks of Well-Being
- Business Management
- Business Plan
- Business Software Essentials for Event Professionals
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Marketing Leadership - Advanced
- Entrepreneurship Certificate
- Event Management
- Event Management for the Business Professional
- Fashion Marketing
- Finance
- Financial Assistant
- Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Receptionist
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resources Certificate
- Insurance Certificate for the Business Professional
- Liberal Arts Transfer - Economics and Pre-Business
- Management Trainee
- Marketing
- Marketing Essentials for the Business Professional
- Marketing-Social Media
- Medical Administrative Specialist
- Medical Billing
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office Essentials
- Office Assistant
- Office Management
- Project Management Certificate for the Business Professional
- Real Estate Sales
- Retail Management
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Small Business Entrepreneurship
Need a jump start?
A Madison College advisor will get you going.