Business

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Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime, Evening, Online
  • Start: Fall, Spring or Summer Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Apple Valley Site

Outcomes

Major Description

This program provides essential knowledge and skills that can be applied to the constantly changing and highly competitive world of business. Students complete a common core of business courses before selecting an emphasis area on the way to choosing a career path. Graduates can transfer to select four-year institutions to earn more advanced degrees.

Work Environment

Business professionals generally work in clean, comfortable, well-lit office spaces. Travel or relocation can be part of the job. However, improved technology continues to increase telecommuting from home offices, which along with teleconferencing, has reduced travel requirements.

Potential Job Titles

Business position titles will vary dramatically depending on the area of technical emphasis and the completion of a four-year degree.

  • Account Executive
  • Director of Sales
  • Distribution Manager
  • Human Resources Administrator
  • Marketing Director
  • Meeting and Event Manager
  • Marketing Director

Salary Data

  • Office Manager
    Median salary (U.S.): $38,079/year
  • Operations Manager
    Median salary (U.S.): $51,200/year
    (payscale.com)

Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Gary Hebert
    Dean of Business, Technology & Customized Training

Instructors

Scott Gunderson 651-423-8295 scott.gunderson@dctc.edu BIO
Harold Torrence 651-423-8606 harold.torrence@dctc.edu BIO

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