Management, A.S.

Overview

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Introduction to Management

The degree in Management emphasizes broad management competencies in finance, marketing, human resources, economics, law, and computers. All of these competencies are needed in industry, non-profit, and service organizations. The study of management focuses on how organizations develop and use strategies to compete in domestic and global arenas within the increasingly complex and changing social, political, economic, and technological environment.

Students are encouraged to relate theoretical learning to practice and establish bridges between the classroom and the work environment. The degree provides the framework for successful management careers in high-tech industries, manufacturing, banking and finance, Healthcare, communications, service industries, and non-profit organizations. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers in the Job Outlook, management is in the top-five degrees in demand.

Department of Business Studies Mission Statement

To provide career education with hands on learning to bridge the gap between a student’s academic career and business and industry.

Program Goal

The student will be able to transfer to a four-year college or university with a solid management and overall business studies foundation or become employed in an entry-level management position.

Curriculum

Program Outcomes

Students who graduate from this program will be able to:

• Articulate the fundamentals of management theory and practices
• Demonstrate written and oral proficiency in business communications
• Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations and importance of business ethics
• Demonstrate competency in fundamental areas of business: accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, computers, economics, and business law
• Articulate the necessity for a commitment to life-long learning to ensure employability

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Management degree program must comply with the college admission requirements; no specific program requirements apply.

Accreditation

Associate Degrees in Accounting, Business Communications, Business Studies, Management, and Marketing are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Our national accreditation allows our graduates to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in all regions of the country.

Employment Opportunities

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), job prospects for management graduates remain strong. Management ranks in the top five targeted degrees in the service, government, and non-profit sectors.

Small Business Management Certificate

This certificate teaches the student to set up and manage a business. It will cover all aspects of running a business from creating a successful business plan, setting up and maintaining the books, hiring and managing employees, to promoting the business. This certificate is designed for the technical trade person or small business owner who has the technical skills and now wants to learn how to run the business.

Human Resource Management Certificate

This certificate prepares students interested in human resource management for entry-level careers in the field. Students will be prepared to continue their education at the bachelor degree level if desired. The certificate is also valuable to individuals currently in the field of HRM who wish to earn a certificate to demonstrate proficiency in the specific subject areas of HRM.