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Leadership is the Art of Effective Management

Achieve success in business management with SMCC's custom Business Management program. By developing a basic inventory of studies in the areas of accounting, communication, computer information systems, human relations, marketing, and human resource management.

To become an effective manager, you must first learn to lead. Let SMCC's qualified staff guide you in your journey to business success.

Guide to More InformationCourse Offerings

  • To view a listing of the Business and Information Technology classes,
    click here and select a category of interest to obtain additional information.

  • For a listing of classes available during each semester, visit:
    My Maricopa.edu

Fast Facts

  • Between 50 and 75 percent of American managers are estimated to be incompetent. In fact, 30 to 50 percent of those appointed to executive positions are terminated prior to their ending contract date due to resignation or firing.
  • Obtaining a college degree in the subject of business management is a vastly accelerated track to a wide variety of career options.
  • With solely a high school diploma, aspiring managers/business people would perhaps need to wait several years for an opportunity for promotion.
  • A business degree greatly expands one's market value and potential to fill more demanding, higher paid positions.
  • New graduates with a degree in business management or administration are expected to receive about $44,000 annually. This figure is up 7.5% over the 2006 expected rate.
  • Management majors are generally able to quickly obtain a position within their desired field.

(Sources: Small Business Facts, APA, Occupational Outlook)