Field of Interest
It’s a known fact that students who earn their business degree have a greater advantage over those without one. They have more marketable skill sets, including better management and leadership skills, leading to more career options and greater earning potential. Upon completing this program, you will be qualified for several entry-level jobs in business and retail management, human resources, and a variety of leadership roles.
The Business program’s curriculum is designed to help you develop leadership and communication skills that can be applied across several professions. Our experienced instructors will teach you supervision techniques, how to lead an organization, manage the day-to-day business operations and challenges, understand strategies for conflict negotiation, and handle human resource issues. You will also learn how to identify business opportunities and make informed decisions in complex situations. The critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills you acquire from this program are life skills you can carry across any profession!
What are you waiting for? Make it happen today with the Business and Organizational Management program.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion, Associate Degrees and Transfer Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates, degrees or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
A list of available certificates offered in the Business and Organizational Management program
Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Administrative Professional |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Business Administration Fastrack |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
General Business |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Human Resources Management |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Management |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Organizational Leadership |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Retail Management |
Pathway Map |
Associate Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
A list of available associate degrees offered in the Business and Organizational Management program
Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Administrative Professional |
Pathway Map |
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
General Business |
Pathway Map |
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Management |
Pathway Map |
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Organizational Management |
Pathway Map |
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Retail Management |
Pathway Map |
University Transfer Degrees
Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.
A list of available transfer degrees offered in the Business and Organizational Management program
Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
Associate in Business, General Requirements |
ABUS-GR |
Associate in Business, General Requirements |
Pathway Map |
Associate in Business, Special Requirements |
ABUS-SR |
Associate in Business, Special Requirements |
Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Business and Organizational Management program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.18
Annual Median Wage
$77,342
Annual Job Openings
1,772
Number of People Employed
21,152
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.2%
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$46.18
Annual Median Wage
$96,073
Number of People Employed
4,198
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.1%
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$34.14
Annual Median Wage
$71,021
Number of People Employed
730
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.8%
Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.73
Annual Median Wage
$78,494
Number of People Employed
8,229
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.8%
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$61.61
Annual Median Wage
$128,161
Number of People Employed
3,062
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.2%
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$65.37
Annual Median Wage
$135,980
Number of People Employed
219
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.1%
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$87.13
Annual Median Wage
$181,237
Number of People Employed
193
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 26.4%
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$38.63
Annual Median Wage
$80,357
Number of People Employed
6,876
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.1%
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$47.46
Annual Median Wage
$98,720
Number of People Employed
144
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.0%
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$47.46
Annual Median Wage
$98,720
Number of People Employed
144
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.0%
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$31.81
Annual Median Wage
$66,170
Number of People Employed
4,570
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -1.4%
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.95
Annual Median Wage
$78,936
Number of People Employed
4,027
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.8%
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$32.07
Annual Median Wage
$66,711
Number of People Employed
1,394
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.7%
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$63.34
Annual Median Wage
$131,748
Number of People Employed
10,469
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.8%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$41.71
Annual Median Wage
$86,770
Annual Job Openings
5,866
Number of People Employed
67,318
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.9%
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$52.79
Annual Median Wage
$109,811
Number of People Employed
2,933
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.2%
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$38.40
Annual Median Wage
$79,893
Annual Job Openings
1,332
Number of People Employed
15,253
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.5%
Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.80
Annual Median Wage
$64,083
Annual Job Openings
1,287
Number of People Employed
13,072
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.9%
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$59.06
Annual Median Wage
$122,860
Number of People Employed
3,616
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.8%
Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.73
Annual Median Wage
$78,494
Number of People Employed
8,229
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.8%
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$33.94
Annual Median Wage
$70,606
Number of People Employed
5,819
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.1%
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$31.28
Annual Median Wage
$65,074
Annual Job Openings
3,399
Number of People Employed
25,670
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.5%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$50.40
Annual Median Wage
$104,849
Number of People Employed
10,295
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.3%
Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$19.26
Annual Median Wage
$40,079
Annual Job Openings
3,056
Number of People Employed
27,091
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 1.7%
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.29
Annual Median Wage
$77,578
Annual Job Openings
1,102
Number of People Employed
12,184
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.1%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$31.15
Annual Median Wage
$64,805
Number of People Employed
2,111
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 21.4%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the storage or distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing or distributing materials or products.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$43.85
Annual Median Wage
$91,221
Number of People Employed
2,087
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.8%
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$20.39
Annual Median Wage
$42,431
Annual Job Openings
1,645
Number of People Employed
15,456
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.6%
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$44.34
Annual Median Wage
$92,247
Number of People Employed
2,257
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.8%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$43.85
Annual Median Wage
$91,221
Number of People Employed
2,087
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.8%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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Resources For You
Get credit for your industry training. MCC offers Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for students with existing industry certifications, licenses, and approved corporate training. Access the form below and attach proof of training/certification when you submit your request. Please note, in order to access and complete the PLA form, you must be an active MCC student and have an MEID.
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