Course Descriptions

The objective of this course is to develop the student's knowledge of the processes involved in design development and scheduling. Gearing, shafts, chains, and belts and bearings, along with part, sub-assembly and assembly representations are applied to the student's capstone project.

This course develops the student's knowledge of computer numerical control components, machines, and basic programming codes and functions.

The objective of this course is to develop and apply the student's drafting skills in his or her desired career field. Projects and discussions are coordinated to relate to the student's employment situation in an approved drafting occupation.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 7. This course provides an introduction to multicultural perspectives on American education. Given that the United States is becoming more culturally diverse and operates within an increasingly globalized world, citizens need to be equipped to understand the diverse cultures with which they work and interact. This course exposes students to the experiences and challenges of African Americans, American Indians, Chicano/Latinos and Asian Americans in the U.S. educational system from historical and contemporary perspectives.

This course provides an introduction to multicultural perspectives on American education via a hands-on experience working and interacting with diverse cultures in an educational setting. The nature of the service learning necessitates that students may meet outside of regular class hours (20-25 hours) and may need their own transportation to service learning sites.

This course provides an introduction to all aspects of project management including the technical, cultural and interpersonal skills necessary to manage projects from initiation to completion. The course identifies the process groups and knowledge area of the PMBOK ® (Project Management Body of Knowledge) guide. Topics include the strategic role of projects in contemporary organizations, working with stakeholders (customers, vendors, organizational cultures) and the technical management tools available for time management, schedules and costs, risks and project completion.

This course covers a fundamental sales approach that can be used as a foundation for future sales courses. The content covers steps used to plan a sales presentation and methods of determining and filling prospect needs or wants.

The methods and techniques of leadership and supervision and their applications are emphasized in this course. The content covers such topics as delegation, motivation, training, orienting, evaluating and effectively increasing productivity.

This course provides students with an introduction to several popular social media sites. Emphasis is on how to use social media platforms to successfully market your business and/or products. Special attention will be paid to when this type of marketing is most effective, how to select the most effective social media outlet for your particular target demographic and tracking results.

This course is an introduction to the field of integrated marketing communications (IMC) and its role in marketing plans. Emphasis is on the converging fields of advertising, public relations, sales promotion, personal selling and digital marketing. This course focuses on the marketing communications strategy that includes consumer insight and research, market segmentation, brand positioning, communication messages and media channels.

This course provides a summary of many of the major issues faced by anyone starting a small business. The course teaches the fundamentals of small business management by blending basic management principles with tested and proven real world techniques for planning, organizing and operating a small business successfully. The course utilizes a variety of learning tools including the textbook, PowerPoint, lectures, written assignments, cases, websites and hands-on activities.

This course is designed to provide students with a valuable work experience within a business environment. This career enrichment course is designed to integrate the coursework taken and contribute to the student's personal and/or professional career goals. Each internship is a faculty-approved, individualized experience designed with a training plan to meet the professional goals of the student. Emphasis is on providing a relevant work experience that is meaningful for the student and a benefit for the participating organization.

This class is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore career paths in the business field while gaining practical work experience. Emphasis will be placed on tailoring the experience to enhance an individual student's professional and personal skills. This class is designed for maximum flexibility so the experience is meaningful for the student and of benefit to the participating business or organization. This experiential learning allows students to gain insight into one or more careers through job shadowing, service learning, volunteering, externships, event planning, work experience or a combination of these options. This class will include career exploration information as well as work experience to help students clarify their values, personal goals and career interests.

This seminar provides an avenue for the exploration and investigation of special study topics in management and marketing. As a career enrichment course, it is designed to integrate the coursework taken and contribute to the student's personal and/or professional career goals. Students will develop technology and decision-making skills through simulation. Students will get hands-on learning opportunities through mentorships, guest speakers, podcasts, networking events, conferences, workshops or webinars related to business. Students will work closely with Career Services for job search preparation.

This capstone course is designed to provide students the opportunity to use business acumen gained throughout the Business: Management, Marketing and Sales program to complete a comprehensive business plan. The capstone course is intended to be taken during the student's final semester prior to graduation.