Business Technology Major

Motlow State Community College offers a Business Technology major with the following concentrations: Accounting, Business Computer Applications, Business Management, Business Computer Programming and Mechatronics Technology. This major prepares students for a variety of positions in the broad field of business. The Accounting concentration prepares students in a broad range of accounting fields, including accounting systems, record keeping, financial statements, tax accounting, budgeting, and other accounting areas. The Business Computer Applications concentration prepares students for a variety of positions in the field of business data processing. The Business Management concentration provides students with a broad academic foundation for mid-management and junior level positions in business administration.  The Mechatronics Technology concentration prepares students with the knowledge and practical experience for employment as a highly skilled mechatronics technician.

The major core curriculum is designed to promote and achieve the following outcomes:

• an understanding of fundamental business concepts and terminology
• an understanding of fundamental management concepts and human resources utilization
• an understanding of the accounting system applicable to business ownerships
• an understanding of fundamental macroeconomics, microeconomics, and economic applications
• an understanding of computer hardware and software applications
• the ability to apply mathematical concepts for business-related problem solving and analysis and presentation of data
• an understanding of principles of written business communications applying standard rules
• an understanding of the legal aspects of a business environment
• an understanding of business concepts and operations in a global environment

These two-year programs are all accredited by the Council for Business Schools and Programs and are for the student who does not intend to transfer to a four-year institution. The Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded.

For information about the concentrations available, including required courses, please see the links below.

• Accounting Concentration A.A.S. 
• Business Computer Applications Concentration A.A.S. 
• Business Computer Programming Concentration A.A.S. 
• Business Management Concentration A.A.S. 
• Business Management Concentration A.A.S. 
• Mechatronics Technology Concentration A.A.S.