Business Associate

From the event planner to the individual who designs a business interior. . . we need business associate graduates.

Being a business associate is a dynamic career! It’s for those who would enjoy working in the fast paced world of business. The Business Associate program at Lake Area Tech provides theory as well as practical experience for the student. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of business with an emphasis on 6 different exciting options that can easily turn into a business enterprise. Attention is given to studying customer needs, price determination, promotion, sales strategy, entrepreneurship, government regulations, E-business and the importance of the customer.

And There's Plenty of Variety

With six specialized areas of training, students are prepared for a wide variety of career choices in : Marketing and Management Fashion/Retail Merchandising Interior Business Design Photography/Media Hospitality and Tourism Human Resource Associate

Who Can Build a Career as a Business Associate?

Someone interested in being a Business Associate should have an outgoing personality, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and enjoy working with people.

Job Opportunities

A Business Associate degree is recognized as one of the fastest growing career areas. Students entering the work force will find a wide variety of employment opportunities with a number of different organizations. Many of the job openings fall within the wholesale and retail sectors, retailing, merchandising, tourism, hospitality, photography, media, interior design, human resources, advertising, small business management and so much more.

Recommended Background Courses

Although not required, the following courses would be beneficial to this course of study prior to attending Lake Area Technical Institute: Communications, Business Courses, Business Law, Accounting, Marketing Education, Math, Psychology, Computer, and English.