School of Business
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Be your own boss.
Have you always liked the idea of working in business? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? The programs in MTC's School of Business can help you get ahead - and even prepare you for owning your own business one day. This school has transferable associate degrees, programs to train you for great careers in two years or less, and individual training courses.
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Accounting
Our accounting program will teach you to manage the process of summarizing, analyzing, and reporting transactions to oversight agencies, regulators, and tax collection entities.
Accounting
Accountants manage the process of summarizing, analyzing, and reporting transactions to oversight agencies, regulators, and tax collection entities.
Accounting and Payroll Specialist
This program will prepare students for the Intuit QuickBooks certification as well as the National Bookkeeper Association’s Bookkeeper and QuickBooks certifications. Learn the essential computer and accounting skills to help handle daily transactions and keep the office finances flowing.
Business
Our business program graduates fuel the economy by starting their own businesses or working to improve a company’s performance. Many have even earned their degree while working, thanks to our online business courses.
Business Administration
This associate degree will give you a wide range of skills that make you a valuable employee in many fields, including insurance, construction management, and state agencies. You’ll be ready for entry-level positions like assistant manager, business systems analyst, payroll coordinator, and procurement lead. The coursework is designed to teach you what companies need for their daily operations, providing a strong business foundation and preparing you for a variety of career opportunities.
Business Degree
This degree program is for transfer students who are focused on pursuing bachelor’s degree programs in business. In this program, students will complete many of their core course requirements needed to transfer. Business students with this degree go on to study areas such as sports management, business administration, journalism, and event planning at their chosen baccalaureate institutions.
Business Analyst
A business analyst analyzes a company’s computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to find ways to improve IT systems. They are employed in public and private organizations both large and small and are highly sought by software companies, insurance companies, and health care facilities.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Completing the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate qualifies you to work as a quality or continuous improvement coordinator in several industries like manufacturing, banking, health care, and IT.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Learn how to lead Lean Six Sigma teams through this intensive course focusing on the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology of eliminating waste and implementing data-driven process improvements. After completing this two-month program, students will be awarded MTC's Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate and be qualified to work as a quality or continuous improvement coordinator in several industries like manufacturing, banking, health care, and IT.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Learn the additional tools and methods used by Six Sigma Black Belts to successfully tackle large, complex projects. The key focus is on providing certified Green Belts with more advanced tools to be used as part of the Six Sigma DMAIC process.
Project Manager 1
Project managers direct the daily operations of a project, analyze work flow, and establish priorities to meet set deadlines. This program will prepare you for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) examination.
Project Manager 2
Project managers direct the daily operations of a project, analyze work flow, and establish priorities to meet set deadlines. This program will prepare you for the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP) examination.
Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Management is a great program for anyone wanting to advance their career in the area of supply chain management, needing CEUs for recertification, or just to get a better understanding of the latest supply chain practices. Supply chain professionals can earn between $40,000 to $90,000. Employment opportunities in South Carolina are expected to increase as much as 9% in the coming years.
Customer Service
Customer service professionals are people-oriented and take pride in delivering helpful, high-quality service and assistance to meet the goals of the customer and company.
Help Desk
Completing the Help Desk Certificate allows students to become help desk professionals with an understanding of both computer hardware and software.
Entrepreneur
The entrepreneurship program equips students with the mindset and skills to identify business opportunities and turn ideas into innovative and successful ventures. Through hands-on learning, case studies, and guidance from industry experts, students develop an entrepreneurial toolkit encompassing ideation, market research, business planning, funding strategies, and launch execution.
Entrepreneurship
Graduates of the entrepreneurship program will be able to cultivate innovative business ideas and solutions to meet market needs and overcome common business challenges and implement fundamental concepts in small business marketing, finance, accounting, and management. Students will also be able to assess the ethical and social implications of business decisions on stakeholders and the broader community and develop comprehensive business models with market assessment, competitive analysis, and financial projections.
Essential Skills for Success
Professionals in all workplaces utilize professionalism, teamwork, critical thinking, and verbal interaction. This certificate builds the core skills that employers value most by teaching effective communication, problem solving, collaboration, and personal accountability.
Essential Skills for Success
Do you have the right skills employers are looking for? Technical skills alone are not enough to meet employers’ expectations for productivity and performance. Professionalism, teamwork, critical thinking and verbal and written communications are some of the most important skills in the workplace. Enhancing these skills gives you the power to succeed.
Human Resources
Human resource professionals are responsible for recruiting employees, screening candidates, possibly interviewing them for their respective roles, and placing skilled people into jobs. They may also be responsible for internal relations, managing payroll and benefits, and training in their varied organizations.
Employee Relations Law Certificate
The Employee Relations Law Series is designed to provide a comprehensive, practical, convenient, and cost-effective way for human resources professionals to acquire knowledge about complex employment laws that impact virtually every employment-related decision. In addition to continuing education credit, completion of this program may be applied to recertification credit for HR professionals through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
HR Manager
The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of HR. It gives participants foundational knowledge and an introduction of behavioral competencies that are essential for business success. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession, or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills.
Management
Managers are responsible for many different aspects of running a business. These responsibilities can include managing the daily schedule of employees; interviewing, hiring, and coordinating staff; budgeting; and effectively running the organization.
Management
The management program enhances students’ analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, focusing 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.
Next Level Leadership
Building upon the Supervisory Certificate, the Next Level Leadership Certificate goes further in depth on critical thinking, trust building, mentoring, and other skills needed for supervisors to excel in their position.
Supervisor
Today's workplace presents all-new challenges to supervisors. This curriculum offers a comprehensive blend of theory and experiential learning tools that prepares today's supervisors to succeed! Students will develop skills in demand by today’s employers such as decision-making, communication skills, and critical thinking.
What's the difference?
Only academic programs provide college credit, transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and are eligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA). Training programs can be completed in a matter of weeks or months. These are not eligible for federal financial aid, but they may qualify for other scholarships and grant funding.
Marketing
Marketers connect with others through multiple mediums to effectively communicate and promote businesses, products, and strategies.
Digital Marketing
This program is ideal for students who are interested in the fast-growing and exciting digital world. Students will learn how to strategically use electronic marketing tools to connect with consumers and shape their digital experiences.
Marketing
Marketers play a multifaceted role in driving brand awareness, generating leads, and ultimately, contributing to the growth and success of businesses in various industries.
Meeting and Event Planning
Meeting and event planners coordinate professional meetings and other events including conventions. They book the location, manage the agenda, coordinate travel and transportation, and make sure every last detail is covered for the event to run smoothly.
Meeting and Event Planner
This program is ideal for students who are interested in opening an event company, planning a wedding, or simply mastering the skills to plan the perfect meeting for work. This program provides the skills set to understand a variety of aspects of planning to include contract negotiations, venue selection, establishing pricing, marketing, and more.
Office Skills
Office professionals use effective computer and communication skills to make businesses operate smoothly.
Office Support Specialist
This program will prepare students with the computer skills necessary to perform administrative and clerical duties within a professional office.
Administrative 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 legal and medical employment.
Office Administrative Specialist
Build a successful office career by developing your technical expertise and communication skills.