Business Management - Associate Degree

General business managers are found in nearly all work settings in virtually every sector of the economy. Graduates of the Business Management program are equipped with the foundational skills needed to manage the operations of a business. Graduates are competent in the business functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling with the core skills that are vital for success in the business world.

Employment Potential

There are many job listings that would be appropriate for a graduate of the Business Management program. Small organizations typically require generalist skills and large organizations tend toward some specialization among their managers.

With additional education and/or work experience, a graduate may find employment opportunities as a manager of operations with increased responsibility, authority and commensurate pay.

Requirements for Program Entry

• Completed application.
• High school transcript or equivalent.
• When applying to this associate degree, students should submit the application directly to the Business Management Emphasis. First semester courses are identical for each area of emphasis within Business Management. Students will have the opportunity to select another area of emphasis prior to the second semester, where emphasis-specific courses are introduced.

Modules

• 10-102-158 Business Principles
• 10-103-121 Micro: Word-Intro1
• 10-103-131 Micro: Excel-Intro
• 10-104-110 Marketing Principles
• 10-801-136 English Composition 1
• 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm
• 10-804-123 Math w Business Apps
• 10-890-101 College 101
• 10-101-106 Accounting-for Non-Accountants
• 10-102-156 Operations Management 1
• 10-105-101 Career Planning
• 10-196-189 Team Building/Prob Solve
• 10-196-193 Human Resource Mgmt
• 10-809-195 Economics
• 10-101-184 Business Finance/Budgeting
• 10-101-190 Accounting-QuickBooks
• 10-102-157 Operations Management 2
• 10-105-103 Career Preparation
• 10-182-111 Lean Operations
• 10-182-112 Lean Manufacturing
• 10-182-113 Lean Logistics
• 10-196-191 Supervision
• 10-809-103 Think Critically & Creatively
• 10-102-150 Business Law & Ethics
• 10-102-160 Global Business Mgmt
• 10-102-195 Business Simulation
• 10-102-199 Bus Mgmt Career Experience
• 10-104-191 Customer Service
• 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies3
• 10-809-199 Psychology Of Human Relations

Program Outcomes

• Plan the operations of a business across functional areas.
• Organize resources to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Direct individuals and/or processes to meet organizational goals.
• Control business processes.
• Apply concepts, methods, and processes in business operations.
• Understand the financial components of an organization.
• Apply marketing strategies.
• Apply current and emerging technologies to business situations.
• Analyze and synthesize information and make decisions that support the organization's mission and help the business to successfully adapt to a changing environment.

Study Abroad Opportunities

The International Studies staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses. To find out more about which of your program courses may offer an opportunity during this academic year, contact your academic advisor.