The degree in Management emphasizes broad management competencies in finance, marketing, human resources, economics, law, and computers. All of these competencies are needed in industry, non-profit, and service organizations. The study of management focuses on how organizations develop and use strategies to compete in domestic and global arenas within the increasingly complex and changing social, political, economic, and technological environment.
Students in the program are encouraged to relate theoretical learning to practice and establish bridges between the classroom and the work environment. The degree provides the framework for successful management careers in high-tech industries, manufacturing, banking and finance, health care, communications, service industries, and non-profit organizations. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers in the Job Outlook, management is in the top five degrees in demand.
Program Mission
The student will be able to transfer to a four-year college or university with a solid management and overall business studies foundation or become employed in an entry-level management position.
Program Goal/Objectives
Graduates with a degree in Management will:
- Articulate the fundamentals of management theory and practices.
- Demonstrate written and oral proficiency in business communications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations and importance of business ethics.
- Demonstrate competency in fundamental areas of business: accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, computers, economics, and business law.
- Articulate the necessity for a commitment to life-long learning to ensure employability.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Management degree program must comply with the college admission requirements; no specific program requirements apply.
Transfer Credit Policy
Students may transfer credits earned at other accredited institutions provided a minimum grade of C has been earned in courses with equivalent content. Appropriate transfer credits may be accepted within a 10-year time frame.
The Management degree transfers in its entirety to many four-year colleges and universities. Southern New Hampshire University accepts 90 credits from MCC and awards scholarships to MCC management graduates based on academic performance. Additionally, credits transfer nationally to ACBSP-accredited colleges..
Transfer Policy
Students may transfer credits earned at other accredited institutions provided a grade of C or better has been earned in courses with equivalent content. Appropriate transfer credits may be accepted within a 10-year time frame.
Accreditation
The Department of Business Studies is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP). This national accreditation allows marketing graduates to transfer to accredited four-year colleges throughout the country.
Employment Opportunities
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), job prospects for management graduates remain strong. Management ranks in the top five targeted degrees in the service, government, and non-profit sectors.
Management Degree Program
Degree Program - First Year |
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| First Year | Fall Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ACCT113 | Accounting and Financial Reporting I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS114 | Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS110 | Microsoft® Computer Applications | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENGL110 | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| INT101 | College Success Seminar | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MATH131 | Elementary Algebra | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 2 | 17 | |
| First Year | Spring Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ACCT123 | Accounting and Financial Reporting II | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| BUS212 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECON134 | Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH202 | Probability and Statistics | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
Degree Program - Second Year |
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| Second Year | Fall Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| BUS124 | Small Business Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS224 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECON135 | Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKTG125 | Principles of Marketing: A Global Perspective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHIL240 | Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| BUS210 | Organizational Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS221 | Business Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKTG282 | Marketing Research | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Business Elective (ACCT, BUS, FINC, MGMT, MKTG) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| English Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
Total Credits - 66 |
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Management Certificate
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| TH | LAB | CR | ||
| ACCT113 | Accounting and Financial Reporting I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACCT123 | Accounting and Financial Reporting I | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| BUS114 | Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS212 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS224 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS110 | Microsoft® Computer Applications | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Business Elective (ACCT, BUS, FINC, MGMT, MKTG) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Business Elective (ACCT, BUS, FINC, MGMT, MKTG) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Total Credits - 24 |
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Small Business Management Certificate
This certificate teaches the student to set up and manage a business. It will cover all aspects of running a business from creating a successful business plan, setting up and maintaining the books, hiring and managing employees, to promoting the business. This certificate is designed for the technical trade person or small business owner who has the technical skills and now wants to learn how to run the business.
| TH | LAB | CR | ||
| ACCT100 | Bookkeeping for Small Business | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| BUS114 | Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS124 | Small Business Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS212 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS224 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKTG125 | Principles of Marketing: A Global Perspective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Total Credits - 18 |
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Human Resource Management Certificate
This certificate prepares students interested in human resource management for entry-level careers in the field. Students will be prepared to continue their education at the bachelor degree level if desired. The certificate is also valuable to individuals currently in the field of HRM who wish to earn a certificate to demonstrate proficiency in the specific subject areas of HRM.
| TH | LAB | CR | ||
| BUS114 | Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS216 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS224 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS225 | Effective Human Relations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS226 | Employment & Labor Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS227 | Training and Development | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS228 | Seminar in Strategic HR Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYC110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Total Credits - 24 |
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