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 Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

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

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023