Business Degrees at SMC

Study business at SMC for a strong start to your degree that pairs quality education with hands-on practice—all for half the cost of most four-year schools.

Whether you strive to work in marketing, management, finance, or other areas, SMC’s business degree will prepare you to begin your career with confidence.

• About the Degrees

  Instilling confidence in your skills is a key aspect to this program. Through our hands-on degree programs, you’ll develop a business plan, build a marketing strategy, practice financial planning, and learn to communicate business needs effectively. 

  You’ll gain a thorough understanding of developing a competitive advantage, business law, and accounting. You’ll also learn how to maximize efficiency, motivate employees, delegate work, conduct market research, and more. You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge hiring managers are looking for and be equipped for a strong career in business or related fields. 

  SMC offers two degrees in business, the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) and the Associate in Arts (AA). The AAS in business is designed to help you gain entry-level employment in business. The AA in business, which offers in-seat and online program options, is a two-year transfer program designed to help you complete the first half of a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. The curriculum meets Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements and will transfer to institutions nationwide. Students have gone on to top schools like University of Michigan and Michigan State University. 

  You can also enhance your resume with a certificate in business management, human resource management (through Ferris), international business (Ferris), or leadership and supervision (Ferris).

  The business degree is also offered at the Niles bet36体育在线.

• What You’ll Learn

  View curriculum guide for the Associate in Applied Science in Business.

  View curriculum guide for the Associate in Arts in Business.

   

• What Can I Do With a Business Degree?

  Business majors learn how to effectively run a business and may get jobs in any area related to business operations, including sales, marketing, human resources, management, finance, law, and more. 

  Because business is a broad field, you’ll be able to apply your degree to many applications in any industry. Business professionals might manage the operations of a sports venue, track the finances of a non-profit, lead a sales team, or develop marketing strategies to effectively position an organization in the marketplace. Below is a sample of some careers that can be obtained with a business degree. 

   

  Careers and Salaries

  Career Option	Salary
  Administrative Services Manager:	$104,900
  Budget Analysts:	$84,940
  Fundraisers:	$64,160
  Human Resources Specialists:	$67,650
  Market Research Analysts:	$74,680
  Sales Manager:	$135,160
  Training and Development Specialists:	$64,340
  Top Executives:	$103,840

  2023 median pay. Source: The Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Related Programs

  Business Online

  Business Management

  Sports Management