Business Management

Degree Offered: Associate in Applied Science
Credits Required: 60/61

     The Business Management Associate Degree enables you to acquire a broad understanding of all functional areas of a typical business (accounting, finance, human resources, production, information systems, and marketing) opearting in today's dynamic environment.

     If you are already employed in a management discipline, this program will help you prepare for advancement.  If you are preparing yourself for entry into the business management field, this program will help you prepare for entry into a first-line management position, such as assistant manager, supervisor, office manager, group leader, or project manager; in areas of advertising, benefits administration, finance, human resources, insurance, retailing, transportation, wholesaling, and communication.

     Throughout this program we emphasize the management topics of leadership, motivation, communication, and team building.  Furthermore, you will also be taught techniques for effective decision-making and methods for setting strategic and tactical goals, planning and organizing activities, leading employees, and controlling operations in organizations. This well-rounded curriculum will set you on the path to success in the business world.

Possible positions after graduation include assistant manager, supervisor, office manager, group leader, or project manager in the areas of advertising, benefits administration, finance, human resources, insurance, retailing, transportation, wholesaling, and communication.