Middle Georgia Technical College

Business and Technology

MGTC offers something for everyone in the Business and Technology fields -- from computer repair and networking to accounting, software applications, or office administration.

Whether you plan to own a business, support an information technology infrastructure, or work as part of a larger organization, an education in one of our business and technology programs can help you get started.

MGTC is ready to assist you in selecting a program that will fit your needs and provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in tomorrow's job market.

General Education

Each degree and diploma program at MGTC contains a body of Essential General Core (general education) courses. The purpose of general education coursework is to ensure that students have attained general essential skills necessary for educational and career success. General education coursework is not specific to any major or discipline. The Essential General Core within each degree and diploma program is designed to produce graduates who, at the competency level appropriate to the credential earned, can communicate appropriately using oral and written English; utilize information technology in accessing, organizing, and communicating information; apply appropriate mathematical principles and methods; and use critical thinking skills to solve problems.

To ensure these competencies, each degree program of study contains a minimum of 25 quarter credit hours in general education courses, with at least one course from each of the following areas: English; humanities; social/behavioral sciences; and natural sciences or mathematics. All diploma programs contain a minimum of 13 quarter credit hours in general education coursework, with at least one course coming from each of the following areas: English; mathematics; and interpersonal relations/professional development or psychology. Each degree and diploma program additionally requires SCT 100, Introduction to Microcomputers.

Programs:

Accounting

Have you ever dreamed of being a part of crucial business decisions? Whether dealing with one owner, a partnership, or a major corporation, MGTC’s Accounting graduates are an important member of these and many other business types. Our graduates handle company payroll, billing, payments, and the important job of recording the business transactions and creating the financial statements that help business owners make their decisions.

Criminal Justice

The public safety and criminal justice program is designed to introduce students to a variety of agencies and professions in law enforcement, private security, corrections, fire, and emergency management services.  Students will examine the components of the criminal justice system, including the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts, and corrections.

Information Technology

Ever wondered how a computer works exactly? Or how the Internet works? Or maybe you know you like computers, but you’re not sure what you really want to do in the Information Technology industry? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then one of the Computer Information Systems programs at Middle Georgia Technical College just might be for you!

Office Occupations

The Business Administrative Technology (BAT) program at MGTC is designed to train students to become professional administrative assistants and medical office clerical assistants. Graduates of the Business Administrative Technology program will be able to read, understand, and prepare standard types of business communications and demonstrate appropriate interpersonal, human relations skills.

Paralegal Studies

The Paralegal Studies (PLS) program at MGTC is designed to prepare students for positions in the paralegal profession. Students will have the opportunity to obtain specialized legal knowledge and skills to qualify them to aid lawyers in the delivery of legal services.