Business Managers are essential
to all organizations. Managers plan, organize,
lead, and control activities to effectively and
efficiently accomplish organizational goals.
Graduates in MECC’s Management
program receive an Associate in Applied
Science degree.
Employment Outlook
Job opportunities for managers are expected to
grow by ten percent. Faster-than-average growth
is expected in some occupational areas.
Employers want managers who:
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Demonstrate team-building and leadership
abilities.
- Exercise initiative, self-discipline, and
good judgment.
- Possess computer skills.
Advancement
- Individuals who display leadership and
team-building skills, self-confidence,
motivation, and decisiveness become
candidates for promotion.
- Large establishments often have career
ladder programs.
Salary
Salaries of managers vary depending upon
the level of responsibility, length of service,
and type and size of firm. Median salaries
in retail and service occupations exceed
$27,000, while median salaries in manufacturing
approach $62,000.
Student Spotlight
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Steve Davis, a graduate of MECC’s Business
Management Program, is a shipping manager
at Buchanan Pump in Pound, VA. |
You will find other MECC graduates at:
Black Diamond Savings Bank,
Crutchfield,
Lowe’s,
Mountain Empire Community College,
Quebecor Inc.,
Town of Big Stone Gap,
Wallens Ridge State Prison,
Walgreens,
Wal-Mart,
WSWV Radio Station
Professional Organizations
Students receive training in business management,
marketing, human relations, business
law, and learn computer applications.
Professor Gary Bumgarner facilitates student
learning with a lively teaching style and lots
of individual student attention.
Computer graphic instruction is one of the hightech
learning opportunities provided by MECC’s
Business Management program.
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