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 and Associate 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 or degrees 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 |
Business Administration Fastrack |
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 |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Small Business Management Level I |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Small Business Management Level II |
Pathway Map |
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 |
Management |
Pathway Map |
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Organizational Management |
Pathway Map |
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Retail Management |
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.
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
$44.63
Annual Median Wage
$92,848
Number of People Employed
5,993
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.0%
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
$37.33
Annual Median Wage
$77,649
Annual Job Openings
1,867
Number of People Employed
20,761
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.4%
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
$73.08
Annual Median Wage
$152,011
Number of People Employed
3,304
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.0%
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$53.69
Annual Median Wage
$111,684
Number of People Employed
243
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 16.0%
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
$37.82
Annual Median Wage
$78,672
Number of People Employed
6,974
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 21.7%
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 Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$47.97
Annual Median Wage
$99,784
Annual Job Openings
4,101
Number of People Employed
37,616
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.6%
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
$36.70
Annual Median Wage
$76,353
Annual Job Openings
1,781
Number of People Employed
14,914
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 17.5%
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
$53.76
Annual Median Wage
$111,824
Number of People Employed
4,182
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 16.9%
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
$37.33
Annual Median Wage
$77,649
Annual Job Openings
1,867
Number of People Employed
20,761
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.4%
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
$30.45
Annual Median Wage
$63,340
Annual Job Openings
2,743
Number of People Employed
24,100
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.0%
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
$54.42
Annual Median Wage
$113,203
Number of People Employed
8,326
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.2%
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security, personnel security, and information security. May work in fields such as health care, banking, gaming, security engineering, or manufacturing.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.42
Annual Median Wage
$77,835
Annual Job Openings
2,426
Number of People Employed
20,644
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.6%
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
$32.35
Annual Median Wage
$67,291
Number of People Employed
2,192
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.5%
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
$18.08
Annual Median Wage
$37,612
Annual Job Openings
2,372
Number of People Employed
16,922
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.5%
Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.33
Annual Median Wage
$77,649
Annual Job Openings
1,867
Number of People Employed
20,761
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.4%
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
$43.87
Annual Median Wage
$91,253
Number of People Employed
2,107
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 20.4%
* Career and wage information provided by Emsi using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Emsi’s proprietary analytical processes. Emsi’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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