Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Description
Because our global economy starts with the small business on the corner and extends to the world’s most valuable companies, we’ve designed our business pathway to give you the knowledge and experience you need to be an economic and social leader at every level of your career.
The Business Field of Interest is designed for students who have an interest in business management and administration, finance, hospitality and tourism, culinary arts, and marketing. Programs and majors in this pathway lead to careers in accounting, management, sales, marketing, human resources, owning and operating a small business, and customer service.
If you are ready to find the Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management program that is right for you, select the option below that meets your current goals.
* Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
The bachelor’s degree(s) listed below cost less than a third of university tuition, and are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to reach your educational goals and be successful in your career. In many cases, these degrees offer university transfer partnerships to help you move seamlessly from a bachelor’s to a master’s degree program. Be sure to check with your advisor, as acceptance is not guaranteed.
| Accounting | Paradise Valley |
| Management | Scottsdale |
The Associate degrees in this list give you the opportunity for an in-depth study of your chosen field.
Many of our Associate degrees will also transfer to a four-year university upon graduation. With these, you can complete most of your general education coursework at Maricopa Community Colleges and have guaranteed acceptance to one of our over 40 university and college partners to complete your Bachelor's degree.
Be sure to check with your advisor if you plan to move on to a four-year university to ensure your degree program credits will successfully transfer.
| Accounting | All Colleges |
| Administrative Professional | Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, South Mountain |
| Airline Operations | Rio Salado |
| Associate in Business, General Requirements | All Colleges |
| Associate in Business, Special Requirements | All Colleges |
| Banking and Finance | GateWay, Phoenix College |
| Beauty and Wellness | GateWay, Mesa |
| Broadband Telecommunications | Rio Salado |
| Culinary Arts | Estrella Mountain, Scottsdale |
| Fashion Merchandising | Mesa, Phoenix College |
| General Business | All Colleges |
| Hospitality: Golf Management | Scottsdale |
| Hospitality: Hotel Management | Scottsdale |
| Hospitality: Restaurant Management | Scottsdale |
| Hospitality: Spa and Wellness Center Management | Scottsdale |
| Hospitality: Tourism Development and Management | Scottsdale |
| Licensed Residential Appraiser | Mesa |
| Management | Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain |
| Marketing and Sales | GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Scottsdale |
| Organizational Management | All Colleges |
| Public Administration | Rio Salado |
| Quality Customer Service | Rio Salado |
| Retail Management | Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, South Mountain |
| Risk Management and Insurance | Mesa, Rio Salado |
A certificate prepares you for entry-level work in your chosen field and requires fewer classes than our bachelor's degrees, Associate degrees, or university transfer options. There are several types of certificates available, including career, trade, and academic certificates.
Credits earned in a certificate program can often be used toward an Associate degree. For more information, speak with an advisor.
Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
View all Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management awards offered at Maricopa Community Colleges.