Career & Academic Pathways >> Business and Hospitality

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Bruce Barrie (Department Chair)
(831) 646-4216
bbarrie@mpc.edu

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Program Overview

The technology expert is an indispensable individual in any business, and the Business Technology concentration in Business Administration gives students the core skills to fulfill that role in a small company, while earning a 2-year AS degree. Students select the classes that best fit their targeted needs from among online marketing basics, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, and introductory courses in computer information systems, hardware, networking, and security. Students looking to move directly into the workforce can choose to complete the Business Technology Certificate of Achievement (15 units) in less than a year.

Job Outlook

Graduates have the skills to pursue work in a number of business settings where their technology skills are in demand. Given the widespread usage of email, online applications, digital marketing, and business software, organizations need employees who can resolve everyday technology questions.

Potential Careers

Billing & Posting Clerks	$29,710 - $63,340
Technical Trainers	$38,260 - $121,420
Help Desk Technicians	$39,300 - $106,230
Computer Support Specialists	$42,700 - $116,500
Office Managers	$64,081 - $116,400

MPC Degrees and Certificates

Business Technology: Associate in Science (AS)
Business Technology: Certificate of Achievement (COA)

Year 1

FALL	UNITS	SPRING	UNITS
ENGL 1A	3	Area A2	4-5
MPC Elective	2	MATH 16 rec.
ENGL 101A rec.		BUSI 36, 50, or 70	3
LIBR 50	1	BUSI 38	3
BUSI 20	3	ECON 1	3
BUSI 54, 120B; CSIS 1,	3	BUSI 54, 120B; CSIS 1,	3
CSIS 50& 50L, 75, 76A, or 86		CSIS 50& 50L, 75, 76A, or 86
MPC Elective	3
SPCH 1, 2, or 3 rec.

Total Fall Units	15	Total Spring Units	16-17

Year 2

FALL	UNITS	SPRING	UNITS
BUSI 110, 120A or 1A	3-4	BUSI 30, 40, or 44	3
BUSI 54, 120B; CSIS 1,	3	BUSI 54, 120B; CSIS 1	3
CSIS 50& 50L, 75, 76A, or 86		CSIS 50 & 50L, 75, 86A or 86
Area B & Lab	4	BUSI 54, 120B; CSIS 1	3
Area C	3	CSIS 50 & 50L, 75, 86A or 86
MPC Elective	3	MPC Elective	3
SPCH 1, 2, or 3 rec.		COOP 91.7 or PHIL 10 rec.
		MPC Elective	0-1

Total Fall Units	16-17	Total Spring Units	12-13

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling.

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