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MATC offers this online AA in Liberal Arts & Sciences for students who intend to transfer to a 4-year university.  You’ll have the opportunity to knock out your general education credits through the convenience of online learning, without ever having to step foot on campus.  With successful academic planning, you’ll be able to transfer seamlessly to earn your bachelor’s degree from a Wisconsin state school, or beyond.

An online Accounting Assistant diploma program equips students with tools to manage finances, taxes and payroll processes. Courses include studies in accounting, business law, income taxation and more. 

Build your career in:

• Banking
• Public and nonprofit offices
• Business and industry

Boost your resume with this accounting diploma or choose to continue your education and apply credits to the school’s online accounting degree.

The online Business Management diploma prepares students to successfully meet the challenges and opportunities encountered in today's dynamic business environment. From large industrial companies to small service-oriented franchises, graduates have flexible core knowledge and skills to gain employment throughout many industries and settings. 

Learn applicable workplace skills in:

• ​Business operations
• ​Organizing resources and analysis
• Effective supervision and communications

The online Business Management Trainee Certificate program is a good starting point for anyone who needs added skills in the key components of business. Courses cover topics in:

• MS Office business applications
• ​Organization and management
• Risk management
• ​Financial accounting

Continue your education by applying credits to the school's online business management degree or diploma program.

With the growth of technology and social media platforms, skills in marketing and effective communication are vital to every business. The online Digital Marketing and Integrated Communications diploma can provide you with essential skills in marketing research and analytics. Complete coursework in social media marketing, client services, visual media marketing and more. Use this knowledge to develop best strategies for product promotion.

Credits earned through this diploma program can also be applied to the school’s online marketing degree.

The online Entrepreneurship Certificate program is geared to students interested in starting their own, or assisting with, a small or family-run business. Learn more about the basics of entrepreneurship and how to formulate a business plan. Continue your studies by applying credits to the online entrepreneurship diploma program or another related business program. 

Courses for this certificate are offered in multiple formats, including online, accelerated and blended.

Starting your own successful business requires financial and management skills. The online Entrepreneurship diploma is designed for individuals with a desire to own and operate their own business or a family business, or those in the trades and the arts who wish to create a business model for their work. Enroll in communication, accounting and economics coursework.

Gain essential knowledge, including:

• Role of the entrepreneur
• ​Components of a business plan
• ​Business operations
• Marketing strategies

The online Financial Services Technical Diploma program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to secure positions with financial service organizations such as banks, insurance agencies, and credit firms. Studies include topics in accounting, business applications, investment principles and more. Learn the fundamentals of preparing reports as you gain a better understanding of investment analytics. Boost your confidence in customer service and selling financial products.

Graduates are equipped to pursue positions such as:

• Credit specialist
• Collections specialist
• ​Insurance sales agent
• ​Loan specialist

The online Financial Services Trainee Certificate program is tailored for entry-level professionals with need-to-know concepts in banking and financial services. Complete studies in accounting, selling principles and financial markets. Increase your skill sets in MS Office in relation to business applications. 

Complete this certificate as a stand-alone program or earn it while enrolled in one of the school's associate degrees or technical diplomas. Credits can also be applied to an online program, should you choose to continue your studies.

The online Sales & Customer Experience Technical Diploma allows you to advance your knowledge about commercial and consumer markets. Increase your potential for positions in sales and customer service, whether you are just starting out or need to refine your skills. 

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Marketing research and analysis
• Customer experience
• Retail and consumer marketing

If you should decide to continue your education beyond this diploma, credits can be applied to the online marketing associate program.

If you don’t need to earn a degree, but want to become a Computer Support Technician, consider this online technical diploma from MATC. From desktops to Apple devices, this program will prepare you for certification exams across a variety of industry standards. Some of the possible certifications you’ll be prepared for, include:

• Apple OSX Certified Support Professional (ACSP)
• Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (MCITP)
• HDI-SCA and HDI-DST

If you don’t have the time to earn a full associate’s degree, MATC offers you the opportunity to earn an online technical diploma in IT Networking & Infrastructure Administration. You’ll gain strong technical skills as you learn methods for network troubleshooting and problem-solving. Your IT career can boom, as companies view you as the employee to keep their business running smoothly, with the knowledge you gain in classes such as:

• CompTIA A+ Essentials
• MS Server Administration
• Scaling Networks
• Connecting Networks