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Lead the Way with Business Administration Training in Chattanooga, TN

Do others look to you as a leader? Do you enjoy thinking about the big picture? Have you always wanted a career in business or have thought about starting your own company?

If you said yes, then you should consider earning an Associate of Applied Science degree from Miller-Motte Technical College with our Business Administration program. Students from Chattanooga, Jasper, and Cleveland have received our Business Administration program and upgraded their careers!

This is a Hybrid track program. What does this mean for you? You will take most of your coursework online with video, audio, and text-based lessons and interactive discussion groups. You’ll then spend a few hours each week at the campus for face-to-face training. It’s the best of both worlds, for your convenience.

What Business Administration Courses Will Teach You

As you begin Business Administration courses, you will learn how businesses are run and how managers can take them to the next level. You will gain a solid foundation in strategizing, setting policies and procedures and achieving business goals.

Below are a few of the classes you’ll take during Business Administration training:

• Customer Relations and Servicing: This course introduces students to the importance of customer service in business today. Students will be exposed to the essential skills needed when dealing with both external and internal customers. Emphasis will be focused on verbal and non- verbal communication skills, dealing with challenging customers, solving problems, surveying customer satisfaction and retaining customers.
• Accounting I: Students are acquainted with basic accounting principles. Emphasis is on the accounting cycle, accounting for cash receipts, disbursements, banking procedures and reconciliations, payroll processes and recording the basic transactions of a sole proprietorship.
• Management Success: Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives. This course also examines the legal, ethical and social responsibilities of management.

No matter what direction you take with your business training, you will be prepared to enter the business field with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. Our program will also give you real-world experience with an externship. For more specific information about the degree, externship opportunities or courses, download our Course Catalog.

Career Opportunities with Business Administration Training

The need for people with business training will continue to increase because the number of new companies and businesses is growing. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the need for Sales Representatives will increase by 9% by 2022*.

Below are just a few of the career options available to you when you complete Miller-Motte Technical College’s Business Administration program.

General Office Clerk
Every office is different, which means that duties and responsibilities as a General Office Clerk vary from office to office. You may send out company-wide emails or help plan training meetings for a department. No matter where you land, you will be an important part of the team.

Insurance Claims Clerk
As an Insurance Claims Clerk, you will help individuals with their insurance claims. You will use your expertise and knowledge to match customers with the best available options and resources.

Begin a Career with Business Administration Training

At Miller-Motte Technical College, we want to help you begin your career in Business Administration. Our Business Administration program will help you earn your Associate of Applied Science degree in as little as 18 months. To get started, call 800.705.9182 or click here to request more information.