Contact the Program Director
Richard L. Toler, Jr, Ph.D., MBA
Residential Faculty - Program Director- General Business
480-461-7719
Office: BP 43A - Room: BP 24
This program is part of the Business & Information Systems Department.
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
Career Profile
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
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 | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | ABUS-GR | Associate in Business General Requirements | Course List |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Bookkeeping Technician Track XIII | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Business Communication Track I | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Game Technology Track XI | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - International Trade Track VI | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Management Information Systems Track IV | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Management Track II | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Marketing Track III | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Multimedia Technology Track VII | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Project Management Track IX | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Real Estate Track V | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Small Business Track X | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Software Quality Assurance Track XII | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Business - Web Technology Track VIII | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | General Business | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Administrative Professional | Course List |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Organizational Management | Course Sequence |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Retail Management | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Adobe Creative Suite in Business: Master Suite Applications Specialist | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Adobe Creative Suite in Business: Print and Web Applications Specialist | Course List |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Adobe Creative Suite in Business: Production Applications Specialist | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Administrative Professional | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic - Track I | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic Track II | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist /Advanced Track I | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced Track II | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | General Business | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | International Trade | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Management | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Marketing | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Organizational Leadership | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Project Management | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Salesmanship | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Technology Support Analyst | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Small Business Start-Up | Course Sequence |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Entrepreneurial Studies Level I | Course List |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Entrepreneurial Studies Level II | Course List |
Get Your Associate Degree or Certificate Online
Associate degrees and certificates for this program are available online (denoted with a icon above). Online learning is a convenient, flexible alternative to traditional classes. Learn more about the benefits of earning your associate degree or certificate online.
Transfer to a University
| At MCC, get an... | Transfer to... | To get a... |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Accountancy |
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Economics |
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Finance |
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Management |
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Management (Entrepreneurship) |
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Marketing |
| Associate in Business - General Requirements | Arizona State University | Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management |
Meet with an Advisor
Become a Student
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Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out an academic plan that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success.
Advising for the Business program is available through the Business & Information Systems department. They will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
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