Certificate of Business in Supervision
Overview
This certificate program is designed to train students for entry-level supervisory roles across a wide range of organizations. Students will learn about critical legal aspects such as proper hiring practices and performance management, along with essential soft skills like international business cultural awareness and personal finance. In today's fast-paced environment, supervisors must juggle multiple priorities and demands. This certificate prepares students to handle these pressures effectively, empowering them to make a positive impact on the people they manage.
This can be taken as a stand-alone certificate or part of an Associate’s Degree Program. Catalog prerequisites are required before taking upper-level courses.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Business Department for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Specifically, these include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, ARV, BAF, BUS, CPT, MGT, and MKT.
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| BUS-101 |
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business ID: BUS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the nature of business activity in relation to the economic society, including how a business is owned, organized, managed, and controlled. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| MGT-101 |
Principles of Management Principles of Management ID: MGT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of management theories, emphasizing the management functions of planning, decision making, organizing, leading, and controlling. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| BAF-101 |
Personal Finance Personal Finance ID: BAF-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the practical applications of concepts and techniques used in managing personal finances. Major areas of study include financial planning, budgeting, credit use, housing, insurance, investments, and retirement planning. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (12 Credit Hours) |
MGT-201 |
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management ID: MGT-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of personnel administration functions within a business organization. Major areas of study include job analysis; recruitment, selection and assessment of personnel; and wage, salary and benefit administration. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| CPT-174 |
Computer Spreadsheets Computer Spreadsheets ID: CPT-174 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the use of spreadsheet software on the microcomputer. Topics include creating, editing, using formulas, using functions, and producing graphs. |
• | 3 | ||||
| MGT-250 |
Situational Supervision Situational Supervision ID: MGT-250 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of techniques supervisors use to adjust their management styles to different situations and employees. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| BUS-250 |
Introduction to International Business Introduction to International Business ID: BUS-250 Credit Hours: 3 This is a survey course in international business designed to enhance the global perspective of business students. Emphasis is placed on the legal, cultural, economic and political factors faced in operating an international business. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$5,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| BUS-101 |
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business ID: BUS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the nature of business activity in relation to the economic society, including how a business is owned, organized, managed, and controlled. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
MGT-101 |
Principles of Management Principles of Management ID: MGT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of management theories, emphasizing the management functions of planning, decision making, organizing, leading, and controlling. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| BAF-101 |
Personal Finance Personal Finance ID: BAF-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the practical applications of concepts and techniques used in managing personal finances. Major areas of study include financial planning, budgeting, credit use, housing, insurance, investments, and retirement planning. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
MGT-201 |
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management ID: MGT-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of personnel administration functions within a business organization. Major areas of study include job analysis; recruitment, selection and assessment of personnel; and wage, salary and benefit administration. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| CPT-174 |
Computer Spreadsheets Computer Spreadsheets ID: CPT-174 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the use of spreadsheet software on the microcomputer. Topics include creating, editing, using formulas, using functions, and producing graphs. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours) |
MGT-250 |
Situational Supervision Situational Supervision ID: MGT-250 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of techniques supervisors use to adjust their management styles to different situations and employees. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| BUS-250 |
Introduction to International Business Introduction to International Business ID: BUS-250 Credit Hours: 3 This is a survey course in international business designed to enhance the global perspective of business students. Emphasis is placed on the legal, cultural, economic and political factors faced in operating an international business. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$5,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Entering the workforce
This degree has a general business focus which will give students a wide array of skills that should transfer well to a variety of industries. Managers are needed in almost every field and will be in demand for years to come.
Further your education
A smaller percentage will be inspired by their success and transfer to a local university to pursue their bachelor’s degree in a business-related degree.