Diploma in Business Management Ownership at Minnesota State Community And Technical College
The primary purpose of this program is to prepare men and women for management or ownership of a small business. The program will not only prepare the student for business management, but also enable them to better manage their own personal affairs. It will especially help those individuals who may have some of the skills and competencies needed, but lack the organization and understanding of business management which is necessary to be successful. Upon completing the classroom work, students will be assisted in finding jobs with business firms offering employment suited to their individual career objectives or in starting their own business. This program requires a genuine interest in people, a strong desire to be your own boss and a willingness to expend above average time and energy toward goal accomplishment.
Program outcomes
1. Integrate technological applications to meet business objectives.
2. Select effective communications methods in a business situation.
3. Demonstrate professionalism in a business environment.
4. Apply fundamental sales techniques.
5. Apply fundamental marketing techniques.
6. Create a business plan.
7. Demonstrate management skills.
8. Select leadership style based on worker maturity.
9. Evaluate financial statements.
10. Apply critical thinking skills.
Employment information
Self employment, small businesses or management positions. The following illustrates the diversity of businesses our graduates own or manage: computer software business, ski lodge, chamber of commerce management, lumber yard, greenhouse/nursery, convenience store, carpet/linoleum, sanitation service, auto wrecking, construction, window sales, plumbing and heating, recreational vehicles, bulk oil distribution, painting, bowling ally, and cross country trucking.
Program accreditation
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
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