Program Overview

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Business Management

Gain a general overview of vital aspects of small business ownership, from marketing to management, that supports current and future business owners and community leaders.

Certificate of Technical Studies (C.T.S) in Business Management

Students within the Business Management program at Gallatin College MSU gain an understanding of the many important aspects of growing and leading a successful small business in the twenty-first century. Throughout the program, students develop a working knowledge of business fundamentals that include management principles, marketing, product and service development, sales, and basic accountancy in order to succeed in the contemporary marketplace.

The Business Management program is part of Gallatin College MSU, southwest Montanas two-year college.

Important Program Note

This program has limited openings and has been at full capacity in recent years.

Personalized Experience

At Gallatin College MSU, a combination of small class sizes, hands-on education and training, and highly qualified instructors with relevant industry experience makes for a student-centered approach focused on success and goal fulfillment.

Unique Opportunities

At Gallatin College MSU, students are offered hands-on experiences in labs, studios, teaching farms, and in the surrounding wilderness.

Ten Years of Excellence

Gallatin College MSU has been providing an accessible, student-centered education that supports individuals personal and professional goals since 2009.

Career Resources

Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.

Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio

Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities, and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Careers

Business Management students at Gallatin College MSU go into careers such as:

• Entrepreneur
• Business Owner
• Payroll Assistance
• Sales

Sample Course Plan

Year One

Year 1	Credits
Fall	Spring

• QuickBooks or Excel:
  • ACTG 125 - QuickBooks
  • CAPP 156 - Microsoft Excel | 3 |
• BMGT 235 - Management | 3 |
• ACTG 101 - Accounting Procedures I or ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting | 3-4 |
• BMKT 225 - Marketing | 3 |
• BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management | | 3
• BMGT 210 - Small Business Entrepreneurship | | 3
• Take two of the following courses:
  • BGEN 210 - Accounting and Finance Basics
  • BGEN 235 - Business Law
  • BMKT 112 - Applied Sales
  • BMKT 240 - Advertising | | 6 Year Total: | 12 | 12 Total Program Credits: | 24