Business
Did you have a lemonade stand when you were young? Ever trade your sandwich with somebody in the lunchroom? How about selling candy bars for a school trip? You may not have known it at the time, but you were doing business. Business, in the broadest sense, describes any commercial, financial, and industrial activity where goods and services are exchanged between two parties.
The Business program at MCC provides quality academic coursework, sound teaching methodologies, and state-of-the-art technologies to help you develop marketable skills that are responsive to the needs of a variety of workplaces. Our programs are designed to give you the competency, tools, and capabilities necessary to successfully contribute to today’s evolving business environment. Our programs also give you what you need to transfer to a four-year university.
The Business program includes five specialty subjects:
- Business
- Business Communication
- International Trade
- Small Business
- Salesmanship
Quick Stats
- Example Titles
- Customer Service Representative
- Business Developer
- Coordinator of Special Projects
- Sales Professional
- Communications Specialist
- Types of Employers
- Marketing/Communications Companies
- Public Relations Firms
- Corporations
- Financial Companies
- Government and Public Administration
Career Profile
The demand for business professionals will continue to be high because the career opportunities for individuals with a solid business education are abundant. Companies in every industry need professionals who are trained to organize, plan, and manage an organization.
Business professionals:
- May educate the public about client products and services
- May write press releases and plan events and news conferences
- Regularly interact with people
- May work overtime to meet deadlines
- Often have a bachelor’s degree
- Have good writing and organization skills
Available Associate Degrees and Certificates
| Degree / Certificate | Title | Required Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Business | Required Courses |
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | General Business | Required Courses |
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Organizational Management | Required Courses |
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Retail Management | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | General Business | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | International Trade | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Management | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Marketing | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Organizational Leadership | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Project Management | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Retail Management | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Salesmanship | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Small Business | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Technology Support Analyst Level I | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Technology Support Analyst Level II | Required Courses |
Transfer to a University
| At MCC, get an... | Transfer to... | To get a... |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications |
| Associate in Science | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Economics |
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management |
Meet with an Advisor
Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success, so don’t skip it, okay?
Advising for the Business program is available through the Business & Information Systems department. You can also contact Advisement & Registration Services for general advising. Both will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
Get Started
Other resources
- Programs of Study in Business
- Programs of Study in Computer Information Systems
- Business & Information Systems Department
- Advisement & Registration Services
