Overview
careers
Retail
Banking
Insurance
Office Manager
Inventory Control
Human Resources
Project Assistant
Sales Consultant
Account Representative
Business Support Specialist
The Business Management program offers broad training in key business areas that employers want such as sales, advertising, marketing, insurance, investments, and supervisory management. You’ll develop skills in effective decision making, problem solving, organizing and planning.
A wide variety of jobs are available to those with Business Management degree. You will find employment opportunities in nearly every sector of the economy.
The integration of technology allows students to take some courses face-to-face and some as hybrids (a combination of online and face-to-face). This program is not currently offered as a fully online program.
Curriculum
Award: AAS Degree
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Requirements
Drug/Alcohol Testing Requirements: Students are expected to conform to Rules for Programs with Required Drug and Alcohol Testing while enrolled in this program. See the Student Handbook for details. Any student who enrolls in Commercial Driver training must obtain a South Dakota driver’s license in order to complete the CDL training course. A Class A CDL is a graduation requirement for this program. See the Course Description for TRAN 100 for a full explanation. Please Note: Students planning to obtain an AAS degree in Utilities Technology MUST complete the CDL requirement during their first year of enrollment.
Physical Requirements: Mitchell Tech recommends that applicants in the Propane & Natural Gas Technologies program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection.
Computer Requirements: This program allows you to bring your own laptop as long as it meets these minimum specifications:
Processor – Intel Core i Series (i3, i5, i7) or AMD Ryzen
Operating System – Windows 10
Webcam Recommended
Memory – 4 GB or more
Internal Storage – 64 GB or more
Microsoft Office is available at no charge as long as enrolled at Mitchell Tech
NO APPLE/MAC COMPUTERS
Outcomes
At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Analyze business scenarios and opportunities and formulate recommendations for courses of action
- Communicate effectively and professionally in business situations
- Justify issues in ethical decision-making and social responsibility
- Analyze financial data to support business decisions
- Apply current and emerging technologies to business situations
- Implement marketing and advertising strategies
Mission
The Accounting/Business Management program’s mission is to empower students with the skills needed to succeed in technical careers.
Vision
Mitchell Technical College’s Accounting/Business Management program will be an innovative leader in accounting and business education while preparing students for career success and lifelong learning in an ever-changing world.
Core Values
Continuous Improvement
The Accounting/Business Management program incorporates an evidence-based model of continuous improvement to enable excellence in education.
Innovation
The Accounting/Business Management program integrates state-of-the-art technologies and instructional methods to deliver a high-quality, unique educational experience.
Diversity & Respect
The Accounting/Business Management program seeks and values a diverse population and responds to the unique needs of individuals, recognizing the dignity and worth of all people and fostering a climate of respect among its students and faculty.
Learner-Centered Education
The Accounting/Business Management program develops future business leaders by teaching students with a global perspective on lifelong learning and problem-solving skills.
Community
The Accounting/Business Management program leverages local partnerships, mentors, an advisory board and regional businesses to expose students to real-world experiences and industry expectations.
Annual Program Review
Check out the 2021-22 Annual Program Review for information on how this program assures that its students are attaining learning outcomes.
Accreditation
The Mitchell Technical College business programs, offered for the AAS degree, is a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs.
ACBSP Standard 7 requires that the business unit have a systematic process to identify and track key student performance measures for the purpose of of continuous improvement.
| Program graduates | ||
| Year | Accounting | Business Management |
| 2022 | 4 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 | 7 |
| Job placement rate for Accounting/Business Management program graduates* | |||
| Year | % of Grads Employed in Related Field | ||
| 2022 | 75% | ||
| 2021 | 69% | ||
| 2020 | 69% | ||
| Retention rate for Accounting/Business Management program** | |||
| Number enrolled in previous year | Number graduated or still enrolled | Retention Rate | |
| 2022 | 41 | 34 | 83% |
| 2021 | 38 | 28 | 74% |
| 2020 | 37 | 30 | 81% |
*Calculated as percentage of Accounting and Business Management graduates in the job market who are employed in a job related to their training six months after graduation
** Retention rate is calculated from fall to fall. The rate is the number of students in the previous fall enrollment who either graduate or are still enrolled in the following fall semester.
Faculty
Jordan Von Eye
Instructor
Ryan Van Zee
Instructor
Annika Russell-Manke
Program Director / Instructor
Cost
Other Required Costs
| Books / Tools (estimated) | $2,321 |
Scholarships
$500
1 AVAIL.
Rod Bowar Memorial Scholarship
$750
1 AVAIL.
SD Municipal Electric Association Energy Production & Transmission Scholarship
SD Municipal Electric Association
$1000
2 AVAIL.
South Dakota Wheat Commission
South Dakota Wheat Commission
Agronomy
Animal Science
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Precision Ag Technology
$1000
1 AVAIL.
South Dakota Assoc. of Cooperatives Scholarship
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Business Management
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$1000
4 AVAIL.
Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$1000
1 AVAIL.
Mitchell Tech Retiree Endowed Scholarship
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
