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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)
- Marketing Specialist (MASCC)
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 - Sherissa Cayetano
ACCOUNTING INSTRUCTOR
MAcc, M.B.A.
531 MCC-2491 - Debbie Gaspard
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
Ed.D., 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 - 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 - 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., Ed.D., B.A., RICP®, CAP®, ChFC®, 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 - Gay Lynn Brown
ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR
M.B.A., M.Ed, B.S., CPA Certificate & License, LA
531-MCC-4579 - Aaron Hill
ACCOUNTING INSTRUCTOR
M.B.A., B.S., CPA
531-MCC-4577 - Asanté Moody
MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR
D.B.A.-ABD, M.A.M., B.G.S., A.A.S.
531-MCC-1353 - Richard Carter
ECONOMICS INSTRUCTOR
M.A.-Econ, B.B.A.
531-MCC-4533
Business Administration Program Details
2026-2027 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.
Adam Schmit
Fiserv
Ana Lopez Shalla
University of Nebraska – Omaha
B.C. Clark
The Business Connection, LLC
Daphne Cook
MCC Small Business Development Center
Diana Petersen
Project Management Institute Heartland Chapter (NE/IA)/ Union Pacific Railroad
Doug Hibbeler
North End Teleservices
Edelweiss Rothe-Ponce
Branding, Cross Cultural Training & Consulting, LLC.
Euloge Sekle
Bank of America
Jamar Dorsey
Omaha School Board, District 2
Jason Mets
Talascend
Jeff Buck
U.S. Department of State
Jo Eckert
Small Business Administration (SBA)/Omaha
Keisha Thomas
North End Teleservices
LaTosha Johnson
Key Integrated Support Services
Lindsay Rone
Green State Credit Union
Margie Huff
Alff Construction
Raedawn Johnson
Sojern
Renee Pond
Conagra