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Turn Your Business Interests into Career Opportunities
Open the door to entry-level positions in business, marketing and management. The Business and Marketing program gives you a broad knowledge to launch your career or grow in a current role. You’ll gain versatile skills that prepare you for roles in:
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Banking and Finance
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Retail Management
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Marketing and Sales
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Entrepreneurship
Tailor your degree to your goals by taking electives that align with your interests and career goals.
Program Information
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General Admissions to Ozarks Tech
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.
We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.
Business, Accounting and Economics Department Chair
417-447-8817
OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more on OTC Accreditation.
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Course Information
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Business and Marketing (A.A.S.)*
A.A.S. Degree: 60 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
The curriculum for an A.A.S. degree in Business and Marketing is designed to provide a broad, general background in business as well as a foundation in the basics needed for entry-level positions in various business activities: accounting, retailing, marketing or management.
Note: Students wishing to transfer to a four-year college Business program should contact the college to which they wish to transfer to determine the courses appropriate for transfer.
Business and Marketing Certificate*
Certificate: 30 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
The Business and Marketing Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide a general background in business as well as a foundation in the basics needed for entry-level positions.
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Notices & Disclaimers
*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.
**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.