Just the Facts
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Business Generalist
- 22 Credit Technical Diploma
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Program Length
- One Year
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Delivery Method
- Face-to-Face, Online
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Career Cluster
- Business Operations & Leadership
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Program Location
- Eau Claire, River Falls, Online
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Start Months
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August in Eau Claire, River Falls
January in Eau Claire
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Financial Aid Eligible
- Non-Traditional Occupation
Estimated Program Cost
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
- Term 1
- $ 2,335
- Term 2
- $ 1,614
- Books
- $ 784
- Estimated Total
- $4,733
Business Generalist Overview
Ready to update your business skills and advance your career? The Business Generalist technical diploma is an excellent way to gain a foundation in supervision, marketing and human resources for any business setting. This one year diploma can be taken face to face or online allowing you to continue working while you prepare for your future.
The program courses will cover:
- Management principles
- Business analytics
- Entrepreneurial traits
- Inventory monitoring
- Event organization and planning
- Information processing
- Customer relations
- Records maintenance
- Business communication
- Marketing principles
Part of a career pathway, the Business Generalist technical diploma credits apply toward the Business Management associate degree if you choose to continue your education. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
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Career Opportunities
- Manager
- Staffing & Payroll Coordinator
- Office Administrator
- Kitchen Manager
- Assistant Store Leader
Graduate Employers
- Edina Realty
- Kaufhold's Kurds
- Kwik Trip
- Courtesy Corporation
- Chippewa Manor
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$52K yearly salary
Our recent Business Generalist graduates reported an average starting salary of $52,440.
78% employed
78% of our recent Business Generalist graduates got a job in the industry.
158 regional jobs
There are 158 job openings in the CVTC district for the Business Generalist industry.
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Business Generalist program.
Sample Courses
Principles of Management
Students learn about the four managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in contemporary organizations. Students gain insight into personal behaviors and how to turn managerial theories into personal managerial practices.
Leadership for Business Excellence
Develop strong self-awareness through personal change and enhancement in this course. Strong professional skills are the foundation for success, leading you to strengthen the core communication and interpersonal skills necessary to achieve excellence in business.
Innovative Business Mindset
In this course, students will define the traits and mindset of entrepreneurs. Students will use tools to determine their personal entrepreneurial traits. Students will examine a variety of entrepreneurial companies (small, social, and global). Students will understand the difference between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs.
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Earn Credentials Along the Way
Career Pathways
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
Pathway Certificate
Technical Diploma
Associate Degree
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Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Organize resources to achieve the goals of the organization
- Control business processes
- Analyze business information to support decision making (Local)
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Admission Requirements
Each program requires specific requirements a student must meet to be considered for admissions to this program.
Advising Tips
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