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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:

Certificate of Achievement:

Accreditation

Metropolitan Community College Business and Accounting degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

ACBSP Accredited

JOB & SALARY OUTLOOK

  • 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

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:

MCC Business students can pursue one or more stacked credentials as they path to completion.

Business Stackable Credentials

  • 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

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

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Metropolitan Community College Business and Accounting degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

For more information contact:

Academic Focus Area  (AFA) Business Navigators and Advisors

ACBSP Accredited

Metropolitan Community College Business and Accounting degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

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