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Business Administration
Overview
Business administration includes all aspects of leading people and managing resources. Within a business, administration spans all operational functions including accounting, finance, marketing, management, human resources, law, etc. Business administrations seeks to accomplish the organizational goals and objectives through the efficient and effective utilization of all resources.
Career choices for those with business degrees include management, marketing, human resources and planning and analysis. Graduates can select from small to mid-size companies or large corporate organizations. Some may elect to work for business entities that focus on local or regional markets while others may choose firms that serve a global customer base.
Employment opportunities in business are projected to grow at a rate faster than the average for all occupations, adding more than one-half million new jobs over the next 10 years. Globalization and a growing economy are expected to lead demand for a number of business corporations.
Degrees & Certificates
Associate Degrees: Career Certificates:- Business Career Certificate (BUSCC)
- Business Start-Up (BSUCC)
- Customer Experience Specialist (CXSCC)
- Entrepreneur Specialist (ETSCC)
- Human Resources Specialist (HRSCC)
Accreditation
Metropolitan Community College Business and Accounting degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
JOB & SALARY OUTLOOK
Learning Goals
- Prepare a business report that effectively communicates to a target audience.
- Identify ethical dilemmas in business situations.
- Recommend ethical courses of action in business.
- Explain how diversity affects the business environment.
- Apply a decision-making process to business issues.
- Apply core concepts of the foundational business disciplines: accounting, business law, economics, finance, marketing and management.
- Design a career development plan
Academic Pathways
Students may use any of the above Career Certificates as a pathway to further their Business education in completion of the following Certificates and Degrees:
- Certificate of Achievement (BSPCA): Business Professional
- Career Certificate (BUSCC): Business Career Certificate
- Associate in Applied Science (BSAAS): Business Administration
MCC Business students can pursue one or more stacked credentials as they path to completion.
Business Administration Faculty
- Victoria Badura
ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
PhD., MAcc., B.S.B.A., C.P.A. Certificate & License, NE
531-MCC-3870 - Larry Buland
REAL ESTATE/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
M.B.A., B.G.S., Nebraska Licensed Real Estate Professional
531-MCC-2668 - Robert Caldwell
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
M.B.A., M.P.A., B.S., A.A., PMP, CAPM
531 MCC-4771 - Deb Gaspard
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
M.B.A., B.A.
531-MCC-8255 - Bill Jefferson
ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
Ph.D., M.B.A., B.B.A.
531-MCC-4525 - Rita Kleeman
ACCOUNTING/REAL ESTATE INSTRUCTOR
B.A., A.A., C.P.A.-State of Nebraska, Nebraska Licensed Real Estate Professional
531-MCC-1361 - Tammy Madsen
WORKPLACE SKILLS/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
Ed.D., M.B.A., B.S.
531-MCC-2496 - Steve Nichols
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
M.B.A., B.S.
531-MCC-1326 - Ashley Peters
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
M.B.A., M.S., B.S.B.A., AFC®
531-MCC-3886 - Liliana Petersen
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
M.B.A., M.S.
531-MCC-4637 - Daniel Prentice
ACCOUNTING INSTRUCTOR
M.S., B.A., C.P.A.- State of Nebraska
531-MCC-4606 - Carley Raneri
ACCOUNTING INSTRUCTOR
B.S.B.A., C.P.A.- State of Nebraska
531-MCC-1346 - Andrew Sagartz
LAW/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
J.D., M.B.A., B.S.
531-MCC -2805 - Tim Sweeney
ECONOMICS INSTRUCTOR
M.A., M.A., B.S., PMP® Certification
531-MCC-4636 - Sherman Willis
LAW/INSURANCE INSTRUCTOR
J.D., B.A., RICP®, Licensed Insurance Agent - Nebraska and Iowa
531-MCC-3832 - Seth Woodke
REAL ESTATE/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
M.B.A., M.S., B.S., Nebraska Licensed Real Estate Professional
531-MCC-3887
Business Administration Program Details
2022-2023 Business Administration Advisory Board
MCC Business Administration Advisory Board members offer industry-based expertise that informs the currency and relevancy of curricula and programs. Members also support students through networking, internships, and scholarship opportunities. MCC is grateful for the professionalism and commitment of these important stakeholders as we work to serve our students, community and stakeholders.
Jono Anzalone
Executive Director, The Climate Initiative
Zach Barrientos
Brand Ambassador, The Perspicacity Group
Connie Baumgartner
Marriott
Val Beasley
Healthcare Administrator, United States Air Force
Mike Bojanski
Vice President Human Resources, Finley Engineering
Meredith Bond
Director, U.S Commercial Service (Omaha)
Jeff Buck
U.S. State Department
B.C. Clark
Director of Training & Client Development, Nebraska Enterprise Fund
Doug Hibbeler
Market Development, North End Teleservices
Lori Hunke
Manager II Equipment Utilization, Union Pacific Railroad
Scott Irwin
Vice President, First National Bank of Omaha
LaTosha Johnson
Owner/Consultant, Key Integrated Support Services
Raedawn Johnson
Recruiting Manager, Scoular
Ana Lopez Shalla
Director of Business Outreach, Avenue Scholars
Edelweiss Rothe Lukash
Branding & Merchandising Consultant, Keystone Intercultural Services
Karnetta Rushing
Vice President Retail Branch Banking, First National Bank of Omaha
Lolita Schumacher
Compensation and Payroll Manager, University of Nebraska-Omaha
John Staup
Director Talent Acquisition, OPPD
Laura Stone
Recruiter, Verizon
Angelia Thomas
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial
Keisha Thomas
Human Resources Project Manager, North End Teleservices
Kathy Williams
Truck Center Companies
Elizabeth Yearwood
Public Information Officer & Economic Development Specialist, Small Business Administration
Brett Yancey
Consultant, Union Pacific Railroad