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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 Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee Certificate program prepares students to enter the bookkeeping/accounting field in an entry-level capacity. Students develop competence in financial accounting with an emphasis on accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases through courses in:

• Accounting
• ​Computerized accounting
• ​Accounting software applications

Credits earned from this certificate can be applied to the school's online accounting degree or diploma program.

The online Accounting degree program is designed to prepare students for employment opportunities in banking, business and industry, financial companies, utilities, government, and nonprofit organizations. Coursework in this associate’s degree covers the financial, managerial, tax, and payroll areas of accounting. Successful completion will equip entry-level professionals with skills to:

• Analyze financial information
• Manage financial transactions
• Prepare payroll & related reports
• Prepare tax accounting reports

The online Banking & Financial Services AAS degree program prepares students for entry-level employment in the finance industry and provides the knowledge and skills to help individuals in related fields broaden their career opportunities. Progress through foundational courses in accounting, along with more specific studies, such as selling principles, business statistics and credit management.

Graduates possess a solid foundation for entry-level positions with:

• Banks
• ​Credit Unions
• ​Insurance & Consumer Finance Companies
• Finance Departments
• ​Government Offices

The online Business Management degree program prepares students for managerial positions in a wide cross-section of businesses, from large industrial companies to small service-oriented franchises, as well as entrepreneurship. The curriculum covers all basic business essentials, some of which include:

• ​Business Law
• Accounting
• ​Risk Management
• ​Small Business Management

Through these courses, learn how to organize resources and manage business operations in order to meet company goals.

The online Marketing degree enables students to develop a broad base of industry-required knowledge, skills, and abilities in advertising, sales, social media, digital marketing research and more. Graduates are prepared to fulfill a variety of roles in the marketing field and are equipped with the ability to:

• ​Develop effective marketing strategies
• ​Promote products and services
• Make effective decisions based on informative market research
• ​Prepare selling strategies

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.

With technical support jobs in demand, this online AAS will provide you with the skills and know-how to become an IT Computer Support Specialist. Whether it is a desktop, mobile device, laptop, or Apple device, this degree will help you prepare for certification. The curriculum, available 100% online, usually takes about 2 years to complete. Possible certifications that you can earn through this MATC program include:

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

This online AAS to become an IT Network Specialist can be earned at an accelerated pace at MATC. As a fully online curriculum, you can complete the degree in less than 18 months. From trouble-shooting systems to problem-solving, you’ll gain strong technical skills. Coursework also prepares you to sit industry-wide certification exams, such as:

• VMware Certified Professional (VDP-DCV)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
• CompTIA (A+, Network+ and Security+)

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