Academic Catalog
About the School of Business
MTC’s School of Business offers a variety of educational programs designed to prepare students for careers in business and industry. Upon program completion, students are prepared to pursue the following business goals and/or careers:
- Accounting – accountants, bookkeepers, auditors, tax consultants
- Administrative Office Technology – office managers, executive assistants
- Management – sales, banking, transportation/logistics, entrepreneurship, operations, retail management, hospitality, health care
- Marketing – digital marketing, advertising, promotion, retail, merchandising, corporate communications, sales
Associate Degree Programs
- Accounting
- Administrative Office Technology
- Management
- Marketing
- Business Transfer (USC Moore School of Business)
- Business Transfer (non-USC Moore School of Business)
Certificate Programs
- Accounting
- Customer Service
- Entrepreneurship
- Public Administration
- Supervision
- Digital Marketing
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Sales and Retail Management
All courses could be offered on campus; many are also offered in asynchronous online (O), virtual (synchronous online) (V), or hybrid modes (H).
Accounting
In business, managers at all levels must have updated financial information in order to make decisions that ensure the success of their firms. Accountants and auditors prepare, analyze and verify financial reports and data that furnish this essential information to their companies.
The Accounting program is designed to help students develop the skills necessary for the highly technical and rapidly changing business environment. Certifications
are offered in four (4) courses. Certifications can be earned in Excel, QuickBooks Accounting Software, Sage Accounting Software and Payroll. There are two prep
courses for professional certifications as an Enrolled Agent (EA) (ACC 275) and Certified Bookkeeper (CB) (ACC 291). ACC 291 requires students to take the exam sections at a Prometric testing center. Certifications are awarded by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the Enrolled Agent (EA) and by the American Institute of Profession Bookkeepers (AIPB) for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB). The EA and CB certifications require ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPEs).
The accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses that have the following prefixes: ACC, BAF, BUS, and CPT.
Articulation Agreements
Please see the Accounting Program Director for information on articulation agreements with any of the following:
- Benedict College – BS Accounting
- Claflin University – BS Organizational Management
- Columbia College – BS Accounting
- Limestone University – BS Accounting
- National American University – BS Accounting
- Southern New Hampshire University – BS Accounting
- University of South Carolina – Interdisciplinary Studies (AAS)
Major: Accounting (64 Credit Hours)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
| A. General Education Course REquirements (16 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3.0 |
| ENG 165 | Professional Communications | 3.0 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Approved Humanities Course | 3.0 | |
| Subtotal: | 16.0 | |
| B. Major Course Requirements (15 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| ACC 111 | Accounting Concepts | 3.0 |
| ACC 124 | Individual Tax Procedures | 3.0 |
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3.0 |
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3.0 |
| ACC 240 | Computerized Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACC 245 | Accounting Applications | 3.0 |
| ACC 246 | Integrated Accounting Software | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 27.0 | |
| C. Additional Course REqurements (9 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BAF 201 | Principles of Finance | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 9.0 | |
| D. Accounting Electives (Select 4 of the following — 12 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 150 | Payroll Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACC 224 | Business Taxation | 3.0 |
| ACC 260 | Auditing | 3.0 |
| ACC 265 | Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACC 275 | Selected Topics in Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACC 291 | Certified Bookkeeper Review | 3.0 |
| BUS 275 | Accounting Internship | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 12.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 64.0 | |
Accounting Certificate
The Certificate in Accounting is designed to allow students who have an AA/AS or BA/BS to continue their education either for career development, promotion, or new career opportunities. Since all of the courses listed in this certificate program are a subset of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting Degree, students may begin with an Accounting Certificate and continue taking courses to complete the Accounting Degree program. The Elective Choices allow students to specialize in Taxes (T) or Bookkeeping (B).
Certifications are offered in four (4) courses. Certifications can be earned in Excel, QuickBooks Accounting Software, Sage Accounting Software and Payroll. There
are two prep courses for professional certifications as an Enrolled Agent (EA) (ACC 275) and Certified Bookkeeper (CB) (ACC 291). ACC 291 requires students to take the exam sections at a Prometric testing center. Certifications are awarded by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the Enrolled Agent (EA) and by the American Institute of Profession Bookkeepers (AIPB) for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB). The EA and CB certifications require ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE)s.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Accounting Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation.
Certificate: Accounting Certificate (24 credit hours)
| A. Major Requirements (18 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3.0 |
| ACC 240 | Computerized Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACC 245 | Accounting Applications | 3.0 |
| ACC 246 | Integrated Accounting Software | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 18.0 | |
| B. Elective Choices (Select 2 of the following — 6 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper Electives | ||
| ACC 150 | Payroll Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3.0 |
| ACC 265 | Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACC 291 | Certified Bookkeeper Review | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| Taxation Electives | ||
| ACC 124 | Individual Tax Procedures | 3.0 |
| ACC 224 | Business Taxation | 3.0 |
| ACC 265 | Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACC 275 | Selected Topics in Accounting | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| Other | ||
| ACC 111 | Accounting Concepts | 3.0 |
Administrative Office Technology
With new technological advances in the office environment, the office professional must fill many roles. The office professional works alongside the executive in decision making, research and public relations while using current office technology. The Administrative Office Technology (AOT) program is designed to provide students with the skills and experience necessary to achieve top-level information processing/administrative positions. In addition to offering traditional office skills training, the program offers specialized courses in medical employment areas. The AOT program includes the use of the micro-computer and in-depth training on the most popular office software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
Special Requirements
Basic keyboarding is a skill necessary for successful course completion in the AOT program; therefore, AOT 105-Keyboarding is a prerequisite course for some AOT courses. Students are required to take AOT 105-Keyboarding or score 25 net words per minute (nwpm) on the keyboarding placement test.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the AOT Curriculum for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Specifically, these include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, AOT, and CPT.
Students must meet all program exit competencies to graduate from this program.
Major: Administrative Office Technology (61 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
| A. General Education Course Requirements (16 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 165 | Professional Communications II | 3.0 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3.0 |
| PHI 115 OR THE 101 |
Contemporary Moral Issues OR Introduction to Theatre |
3.0 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 16.0 | |
| B. Major Course Requirements (42 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AOT 110 | Document Formatting | 3.0 |
| AOT 133 | Professional Development | 3.0 |
| AOT 134 | Office Communications | 3.0 |
| AOT 143 | Office Systems and Procedures | 3.0 |
| AOT 161 | Information Management | 3.0 |
| AOT 210 | Document Production | 3.0 |
| AOT 234 | Administrative Office Communications | 3.0 |
| AOT 255 | Senior Practicum | 3.0 |
| AOT 265 | Office Desktop Publishing | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.0 |
| CPT 172 | Microcomputer Data Base | 3.0 |
| CPT 174 | Microcomputer Spreadsheets | 3.0 |
| CPT 179 | Microcomputer Word Processing | 3.0 |
| CPT 279 | Advanced Microcomputer Word Processing | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 42.0 | |
| C. Additional Course Requirements (3 Credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 111 | Accounting Concepts | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 3.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 61.0 | |
Customer Service Certificate
The Customer Service Certificate Program provides the educational competencies necessary for entry-level, professional employment in the numerous multi-dimensional careers of customer service. Students who complete the program will demonstrate the necessary skills to support the success of organizations committed to excellence in customer service.
The comprehensive, short-term Customer Service Certificate provides students with training in computer skills, communication (speaking and listening) and interpersonal skills, and sales and marketing techniques. They will also understand decision-making practices as well as be knowledgeable about and value the diverse backgrounds of customers.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Customer Service Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation.
Students must meet all exit program competencies for graduation from this program.
| Certificate: Customer Service (22 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AOT 105 | Keyboarding* | 3.0 |
| AOT 134 | Office Communications | 3.0 |
| AOT 180 | Customer Service | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.0 |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques** | 3.0 |
| SPA 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4.0 |
| SPC 209 OR PC 205 |
Interpersonal Communication OR Public Speaking |
3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22.0 | |
Note:
- * AOT 105 Keyboarding or demonstrate keyboarding proficiency through the key-boarding placement test.
- ** Appropriate course substitution will be made when this course is not offered.
Office Support Specialist Certificate
The Office Support Specialist Certificate program offers students training in the latest technological advances in order to keep skills current, as well as provide traditional job skills needed for reentry into the office-job market. This program includes courses in keyboarding, transcription and written communication. It also includes in-depth training on popular software packages such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Special Requirements
Basic keyboarding is a skill necessary for successful course completion in the Office Support Specialist program; therefore, AOT 105-Keyboarding is a prerequisite course for most AOT courses. Students are required to take AOT 105-Keyboarding or score 25 net words per minutes (nwpm) on the keyboarding placement test.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Office Support Specialist Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Additionally, students must meet all exit program competencies for graduation.
| Certificate: Office Support specialist Certificate (30 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AOT 110 | Document Formatting | 3.0 |
| AOT 134 | Office Communications | 3.0 |
| AOT 143 | Office Systems and Procedures | 3.0 |
| AOT 161 | Records Management | 3.0 |
| AOT 234 | Administrative Office Communications | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.0 |
| CPT 172 | Microcomputer Data Base | 3.0 |
| CPT 174 | Microcomputer Spreadsheets | 3.0 |
| CPT 179 | Microcomputer Word Processing | 3.0 |
| CPT 279 | Advanced Microcomputer Word Processing | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30.0 | |
Business Transfer Pathway
Students wanting to earn a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field but NOT planning to transfer to the University of South Carolina (USC) Moore School of Business can pursue the Business Transfer pathway within the Associate in Arts degree. This pathway is also a good choice for students seeking transfer to other business-related bachelor’s degrees at USC such as journalism, public relations, advertising, event planning, retailing, or sports management as well as those seeking transfer to business programs at other colleges and universities.
Articulation Agreements
Please see a Program Director for information on articulation agreements with any of the following:
- Claflin University – BS Organizational Management
- Columbia College – Bachelor of Arts
- South Carolina State – BS in Management; BS in Marketing
- University of Phoenix – BS in Business Administration
Major: Associate in Arts (63-64 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Arts
A. General Education Course Requirements (28 credit hours)
| 1. Communications (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 9.0 | |
| 2. Humanities/Fine Arts/Social and Behavorial Sciences (12 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 OR MUS 105 |
Art History and Appreciation OR Music Appreciation |
3.0 |
| ENG 203 OR ENG 209 |
American Literature Survey OR World Literature II |
3.0 |
| PHI 115 OR PSC 201 |
Contemporary Moral Issues OR American Government |
3.0 |
| HIS 201 OR HIS 202 |
American History: Discovery to 1877 OR American History: 1877 to Present |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 12.0 | |
| 3. Mathematics/Natural Lab Science (7 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3.0 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4.0 |
| Subtotal: | 7.0 | |
| Total General Education Credits: | 28.0 | |
B. Courses for Concentration
| Communication/Humanities/Fine Arts/SBS (12-13 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| PSY 201 OR SOC 101 |
General Psychology OR Intro to Sociology |
3.0 |
| Foreign Language OR REL 103 if Foreign Language is not required |
4.0 OR 3.0 |
|
| Total Concentration Credits: | 12.0-13.0 | |
C. Additional Requirements/Electives (20 credit hours)
| 1. College Success Requirements (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 | |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 | |
| Subtotal | 2.0 | ||
| 2. College-wide Directed Electives (Select 18 credit hours based on your intended bachelor's degree — 21 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| BUS 240 | Business Statistics | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.0 |
| HIS 102 OR HIS 106 |
World Civilization: Past 1689 OR Introduction to African History |
3.0 |
| Total College-Wide Elective Credits: | 23.0 | |
| Total Program Credit Hours: | 63.0-64.0 | |
Supply Chain Management
(Transfer to USC Moore School of Business)
Students wanting to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business can follow this pathway to enter the Operations and Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree program at USC. Please see a Program Director for information on this articulation agreement.
Supply chain professionals are found in diverse industries and businesses from manufacturing, retail, aviation, health care, insurance, hospitality and technology. They work in roles such as sourcing, purchasing, production management, service delivery, quality assurance and improvement, distribution, supply chain optimization and business process improvement.
Concentration: Supply Chain Management (64 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Arts
A. General Education Course Requirements (28 credit hours)
| 1. Communications (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 9.0 | |
| 2. Humanities/Fine Arts/Social and Behaviorial Sciences (12 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 OR MUS 205 |
Art History and Appreciation OR Music Appreciation |
3.0 |
| HIS 101 OR HIS102 |
Western Civilization to 1689 OR Western Civilization Past 1689 |
3.0 |
| PHI 115 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3.0 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 12.0 | |
| 3. Analytical Reasoning/Science (7 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3.0 |
| BIO 101 OR CHM 110 |
Biological Science I OR College Chemistry I |
4.0 |
| Subtotal | 7.0 | |
| Total General Education Credits: | 28.0 | |
B. Associate in Arts Directed Electives (17 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| SPA 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4.0 |
| SPA 102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4.0 |
| Total Humanities Credits: | 17.0 | |
C. College-Wide Directed Electives (19 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| BIO 205 | Ecology | 3.0 |
| BUS 240 | Business Statistics | 3.0 |
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.0 |
| MAT 130 | Elementary Calculus | 3.0 |
| Total College-Wide Directed Elective Credits: | 19.0 | |
| Total Program Credit Hours: | 64.0 | |
Management
The management program strengthens students’ analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills in the business world with an emphasis on human relations, leadership and critical thinking. Students will gain valuable insight into how businesses operate with high success as well as be prepared to make important contributions to an organization’s future.
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level management positions that could include sales, banking, transportation/logistics, entrepreneurship, operations, retail management, hospitality, or health care.
The management program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses that have the following prefixes: ACC, BAF, BUS, CPT, MGT, and MKT.
Articulation Agreements
Please see the Business Program Director for information on articulation agreements with any of the following:
- Benedict College – BS Business Administration
- Coker University – BS Business Management
- Columbia International University – BS Business Administration
- Limestone University – BS Business Administration/Management
- National American University – BS Management
- Southern New Hampshire University – BS Business Administration
- University of Phoenix – BS Management
Major: Management (62 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
| A. General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability & Statistics | 3.0 |
| PHI 115 OR THE 101 |
Contemporary Moral Issues OR Introduction to Theatre |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| B. College Success Requirements (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 |
| Subtotal: | 2.0 | |
| C. Major Business Course REquirements (30 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| CPT 101 OR CPT 170 |
Introduction to Computers OR Microcomputer Applications |
3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| MGT 220 | Operations Management I | 3.0 |
| MGT 240 | Management Decision Making | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 30.0 | |
| D. Approved Business Electives (Select 5 of the following — 15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 110 | Accounting for Entrepreneurs | 3.0 |
| BAF 101 | Personal Finance | 3.0 |
| BUS 250 | Introduction to International Business | 3.0 |
| BUS 275 | Business Internship | 3.0 |
| MGT 120 | Small Business Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 206 | Management Spreadsheets | 3.0 |
| MGT 215 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 250 | Situational Supervision | 3.0 |
| MKT 110 | Retailing | 3.0 |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3.0 |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques | 3.0 |
| MKT 245 | Promotional Strategies | 3.0 |
| SC Fire Academy Courses (special substitution)** | Up to 15.0 | |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 62.0 | |
**SC Fire Academy courses are not available at Midlands Technical College. See Program Director for more information.
Major: Management with Certificate in Entrepreneurship
| A. General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability & Statistics | 3.0 |
| PHI 115 OR THE 101 |
Contemporary Moral Issues OR Introduction to Theatre |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| B. College success Requirement (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 |
| Subtotal: | 2.0 | |
| C. Business Core Requirements (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 OR CPT 101 |
Microcomputer Applications OR Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 18.0 | |
| D. Major course Requirements (12 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| MGT 220 | Operations Management I | 3.0 |
| MGT 240 OR BUS 275 |
Management Decision Making OR Business Internship |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 12.0 | |
| E. Entrepreneurship Concentration (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 110 | Accounting for Entrepreneurs | 3.0 |
| BUS 116 | Business Opportunity Analysis | 3.0 |
| BUS 131 | Entrepreneurial Leadership | 3.0 |
| MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3.0 |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques | 3.0 |
| MKT 245 | Promotional Strategies | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 21.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 68.0 | |
Major: Management with Certificate in Public Administration
| A. General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability & Statistics | 3.0 |
| PHI 115 OR THE 101 |
Contemporary Moral Issues OR Introduction to Theatre |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| B. College Success Requirements (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 |
| Subtotal: | 2.0 | |
| C. Business Core Requirements (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 OR CPT 101 |
Microcomputer Applications OR Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 18.0 | |
| D. Major Course Requirements (12 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| MGT 220 | Operations Management I | 3.0 |
| MGT 240 OR BUS 275 |
Management Decision Making OR Business Internship |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 12.0 | |
| E. Public Administration Concentration (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 206 | Management Spreadsheets | 3.0 |
| MGT 215 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 250 | Situational Supervision | 3.0 |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques | 3.0 |
| PSC 215 | State and Local Government | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 62.0 | |
Major: Management with Certificate in Sales and Retail Management
| A. General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 OR THE 101 |
Art History and Appreciation OR Introduction to Theatre |
3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability & Statistics | 3.0 |
| PSC 201 | American Government | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| B. College Success REquirement (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 |
| Subtotal: | 2.0 | |
| C. Business Core Requirements (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 OR CPT 101 |
Microcomputer Applications OR Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 18.0 | |
| D. Major Course Requirements (12 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| MGT 220 | Operations Management I | 3.0 |
| BUS 275 | Business Internship | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 12.0 | |
| E. Sales and Retail Management concentration (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 250 | Situational Supervision | 3.0 |
| MKT 110 | Retailing | 3.0 |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3.0 |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 62.0/td> | |
Major: Management with Certificate in Supervision
| A. General Education Course REquirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability & Statistics | 3.0 |
| PHI 115 OR THE 101 |
Contemporary Moral Issues OR Introduction to Theatre |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| B. College Success REquirement (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 |
| Subtotal: | 2.0 | |
| C. Business Core Requirements (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 OR CPT 101 |
Microcomputer Applications OR Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 18.0 | |
| D. Major Course REquirements (12 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| MGT 220 | Operations Management I | 3.0 |
| MGT 240 OR BUS 275 |
Management Decision Making OR Business Internship |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 12.0 | |
| E. Supervision Concentration (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BAF 101 | Personal Finance | 3.0 |
| BUS 250 | Introduction to International Business | 3.0 |
| MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 206 | Management Spreadsheets | 3.0 |
| MGT 250 | Situational Supervision | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 62.0 | |
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Developed by Midlands entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, this innovative academic program will help students learn how to establish and operate a small business or strengthen an existing one. Students will gain a foundation in vital areas such as marketing, human resources, bookkeeping, computer skills, and the entrepreneurial mindset. This certificate can function as a stand-alone program or as part of the Associate Degree in Management.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Entrepreneurship Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation.
| Certificate: Entrepreneurship (27 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 110 | Accounting for Entrepreneurs | 3.0 |
| BUS 116 | Business Opportunity Analysis | 3.0 |
| BUS 131 | Entrepreneurial Leadership | 3.0 |
| CPT 101 OR CPT 170 |
Intro to Computers OR Microcomputer Applications |
3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3.0 |
| MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3.0 |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques (O, H, V) | 3.0 |
| MKT 245 | Promotional Strategies | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27.0 | |
Public Administration Certificate
The Public Administration Certificate is designed to develop skills needed to excel within the public and not-for-profit sectors. This certificate provides a gateway for students to find research-based solutions to current challenges facing South Carolina and Midlands communities, their citizens, and surrounding economies.
Graduates of the Certificate in Public Administration will be prepared for a variety of jobs in state, county, and city levels of government. In addition, this program will pro-vide graduates with the opportunity to earn certifications as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and as a Microsoft Excel professional.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Public Administration Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation.
| Certificate: Public Administration (27 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| CPT 101 OR CPT 170 |
Intro to Computers OR Microcomputer Application |
3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 206 | Management Spreadsheets | 3.0 |
| MGT 215 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 250 | Situational Supervision | 3.0 |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques | 3.0 |
| PSC 215 | State and Local Government | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27.0 | |
Sales and Retail Management Certificate
The Sales and Retail Management Certificate program includes coursework devoted to the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for progressing in the sales and retail industries. The program focuses on the development of interpersonal, managerial, critical thinking, human resources and customer service skills. Completion of the certificate is intended to better qualify students for entry-level manager roles within large retail and sales organizations. This certificate can function as a stand-alone pro-gram or a concentration area within the Management Associate Degree program.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Sales and Retail Management Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation.
| Certificate: Sales and Retail Management (24 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 201 | Human Resources Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 250 | Situational Supervision | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| MKT 110 | Retailing | 3.0 |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3.0 |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24.0 | |
Supervision Certificate
The Supervision Certificate program includes coursework devoted to the theoretical and practical knowledge of supervision in the workforce. The program focuses on developing knowledge and skills that apply management practices in global business, human resources and other supervisor positions. Completion of the certificate is intended to better qualify students for entry level manager roles within organizations.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Supervision Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation.
| Certificate: Supervision (27 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BAF 101 | Personal Finance | 3.0 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| BUS 250 | Introduction to International Business | 3.0 |
| CPT 101 OR CPT 170 |
Introduction to Computers OR Microcomputer Applications |
3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 206 | Management Spreadsheets | 3.0 |
| MGT 250 | Situational Supervision | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27.0 | |
Marketing
Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging goods, services and ideas that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large. Expected job growth is expected to be 10% through 2030.
Marketing graduates will enter the workforce with skills in sales, advertising, marketing research and techniques for acquiring marketing information. Graduates may be eligible for positions in digital marketing, advertising, promotion, retail, merchandising, corporate communications, and sales.
The marketing program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the business courses that have the following prefixes: ACC, ARV, BUS, CPT, MGT, and MKT.
Articulation Agreements
Please see the Business Program Director for information on articulation agreements with any of the following:
- Benedict College - BS Business Administration
- Coker University - BS Business Management
- Limestone University - BS Marketing
- National American University - BS Marketing
- Southern New Hampshire University - BS Business Administration
Major: Marketing (62 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
| A. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDIT HOURS) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability & Statistics | 3.0 |
| PHI 115 OR Art 101 |
Contemporary Moral Issues OR Art History and Appreciation |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| B. COLLEGE SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS (2 CREDIT HOURS) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 |
| Subtotal: | 2.0 | |
| C. BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDIT HOURS) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| CPT 101 OR CPT 170 |
Introduction to Computers OR Microcomputer Applications |
3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| D. MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDIT HOURS) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| ARV 121 | Design | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| MKT 111 | Media Relations | 3.0 |
| BUS 275 OR MKT 269 |
Business Internship OR Marketing Management |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| E. Approved Degree Electives (Must Select 5 of the following — 15 Credit Hours) | Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 180 | Social Media in Business | 3.0 | |
| ENG 263 | Writing for Digital Media | 3.0 | |
| MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 | |
| MGT 250 | Situational Supervision | 3.0 | |
| MKT 110 | Retailing | 3.0 | |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3.0 | |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques | 3.0 | |
| MKT 140 | E-Marketing | 3.0 | |
| MKT 240 | Advertising | 3.0 | |
| MKT 268 | Market Research | 3.0 | |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 62.0 | ||
Major: Marketing with Certificate in Digital Marketing
| A. General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability & Statistics | 3.0 |
| PHI 115 OR Art 101 |
Contemporary Moral Issues OR Art History and Appreciation |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| B. College Success Requirement (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 |
| Subtotal: | 2.0 | |
| C. Business Core Requriements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 OR CPT 101 |
Microcomputer Applications OR Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| D. Major Course Requirements | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| ARV 121 | Design | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| MKT 111 | Media Relations | 3.0 |
| BUS 275 OR MKT 260 |
Business Internship OR Marketing Management |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| E. Digital Marketing Concentration (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 180 | Social Media in Business | 3.0 |
| ENG 263 | Writing for Digital Media | 3.0 |
| MKT 140 | E-Marketing | 3.0 |
| MKT 240 | Advertising | 3.0 |
| MKT 268 | Market Research | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 62.0 | |
Major: Marketing with Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications
| A. General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability & Statistics | 3.0 |
| PHI 115 OR ART 101 |
Contemporary Moral Issues OR Art History and Appreciation |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| B. College Success Requirement (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 |
| Subtotal: | 2.0 | |
| C. Business Core Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 OR CPT 101 |
Microcomputer Applications OR Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| D. Major Course REquirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| ARV 121 | Design | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| MKT 111 | Media Relations | 3.0 |
| BUS 275 OR MKT 260 |
Business Internship OR Marketing Management |
3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
E. Integrated Marketing Communications Concentration (15 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| MKT 110 | Retailing | 3.0 |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3.0 |
| MKT 140 | E-Marketing | 3.0 |
| MKT 240 | Advertising | 3.0 |
| MKT 268 | Market Research | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| Subtotal: | 62.0 | |
Major: Marketing with Certificate in Sales and Retail Management
| A. General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| HIS 101 OR HIS 102 |
Western Civilization to 1689 OR Western Civilization Past 1689 |
3.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability & Statistics | 3.0 |
| PSC 201 | American Government | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| B. College Success Requirement (2 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Orientation (taken first year) | 1.0 |
| IDS 112 | Employability Skills for Careers (taken second year) | 1.0 |
| Subtotal: | 2.0 | |
| C. Business Core Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3.0 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 OR CPT 101 |
Microcomputer Applications OR Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| D. Major Course Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3.0 |
| ARV 121 | Design | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| MKT 111 | Media Relations | 3.0 |
| BUS 275 | Business Internship | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| E. Sales and Retail Management Concentration | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| MGT 250 | Situational Supervision | 3.0 |
| MKT 110 | Retailing | 3.0 |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3.0 |
| MKT 135 | Customer Service Techniques | 3.0 |
| Subtotal: | 15.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 62.0 | |
Digital Marketing Certificate
The digital marketing certificate focuses on skills needed to create and manage successful online marketing campaigns for businesses both large and small. Students will gain valuable marketing and advertising skills as well as the ability to write for unique online products such as blogs, email campaigns, SMS alerts, and websites. In addition, they will learn basic design skills that apply to the creation of effective online communications used to build brand awareness, content marketing and sales.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Digital Marketing Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation.
| Certificate: Digital Marketing (30 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ARV 121 | Design | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| BUS 180 | Social Media in Business | 3.0 |
| CPT 101 OR CPT 170 |
Introduction to Computers OR Microcomputer Applications |
3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 263 | Writing for Digital Media | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| MKT 140 | E-Marketing | 3.0 |
| MKT 240 | Advertising | 3.0 |
| MKT 268 | Marketing Research | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30.0 | |
Integrated Marketing Communications Certificate
The Integrated Marketing Communication Certificate (IMC) focuses on consistent branding and purpose-driven messaging for both internal and external stakeholders. This certificate is recommended for students with little knowledge of marketing and/or who do not know the area in which they would like to specialize. This certificate includes a broad range of on-trend courses to qualify students to work in a variety of general marketing roles. It can be taken as a stand-alone program or embedded certificate within the Marketing Associate Degree.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Integrated Marketing Communications Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation.
| Certificate: Integrated Marketing Communications (30 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ARV 121 | Design | 3.0 |
| BUS 130 | Business Communications | 3.0 |
| CPT 101 OR CPT 170 |
Introduction to Computers OR Microcomputer Applications |
3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| MKT 110 | Retailing | 3.0 |
| MKT 111 | Media Relations | 3.0 |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3.0 |
| MKT 140 | E-Marketing | 3.0 |
| MKT 240 | Advertising | 3.0 |
| MKT 268 | Marketing Research | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30.0 | |