MTH 124 - Massage Business Application

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course addresses the basic business skills necessary to operate a massage business including writing resumes, marketing, bookkeeping, taxes, and record keeping.

Prerequisite(s): Take MTH 120, MTH 121, MTH 122 and MTH 123. Must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Topics:

Motivation/intentions for developing a therapeutic massage career
Marketing strategies and advertising materials for a massage business
Business management and record keeping
Business plan and portolio

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Determine personal motivation/intentions for developing a therapeutic massage career.
Negotiate appropriate employment contracts.
Design a marketing strategy and advertising materials for a massage business.
Develop a business management and record keeping system.
Develop a business plan and portfolio.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022