Overview

About the program

MTC’s Associate of Applied Business (AAB) Business Management program will develop knowledge and skills to master logistics, import/export, and customer service. Graduates with knowledge in this growing field are needed to keep a variety of businesses – from health care to manufacturing to retail to agribusiness to government – supplied with the goods they need to succeed.

Program format(s)

This program follows an 8-week course format. This means you will take fewer classes at a time, and earn credits faster as you complete the program. Each semester is divided into two 8-week sessions, with a smaller number of classes taken during each compared to a traditional 16-week semester schedule.

Degree option

Two-year full-time degree schedule offered cooperatively by MTC and Lorain County Community College; a mixture of management, core business, computer, and logistics; the program can be completed on a part-time basis.

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Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of industrial logistics in the Supply Chain. 
• Comprehend challenges related to transportation, insurance, packaging, terms of trade, inventory management, and other cross border issues involved in an international setting. 
• Explain the rationale for conducting business on a global scale. 
• Evaluate business career pathways.  
• Use problem-solving methodology to solve customer concerns and business problems. 
• Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process, and communicate financial information. 
• Develop a marketing plan incorporating products, promotions, sales ideas, and strategies.  
• Describe legal requirements and ethical considerations pertaining to organizations. 
• Explain economics concepts including demand, supply, competition, resources and making choices with regards to consumer behavior.  
• Apply techniques used to transition from the classroom to the work environment.  
• Demonstrate business practices within the Business Management field. 
• Communicate effectively both written and orally. 
• Solve problems using mathematics. 
• Solve problems through analysis, creativity, and synthesis to make informed decisions. 
• Demonstrate good work habits, effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism. 
• Use technology tools efficiently and effectively to perform personal and professional tasks. 
• Exhibit respect and sensitivity for individual and institutional differences. 

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Career Opportunities

• Buyer
• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Sales and Customer Service
• Transportation
• Warehousing and Distribution

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Application Requirements

• Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).

• Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

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