No. of Credits: 60
Contact: Anthony Stout, Acting Chair, Business
This degree program prepares students who are currently employed as well as those without prior work experience to develop the skills required of managers in a variety of business settings. Introductory courses expand knowledge and skills in a number of business disciplines, while upper-level courses and electives allow students to specialize to suit their career plans.
The Business Management AAS program provides students with a broad background in the functional areas of business, such as accounting and finance, management and strategy, marketing and communication, and human resources and leadership. Students may either continue their studies or find entry-level employment in the field. While there are some transfer opportunities for students in the Business Management AAS program, students interested in transferring to a 4-year college should consider completing the Business Administration AS degree program.
Cooperative education is available in this program. This program is fully available online.
The Business Management Associate of Applied Science degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs. Accreditation information may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs, 11520 West 119th Street, Suite 420, Overland, KS 66213; 913-339-9356; www.acbsp.org.
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.
Fast Track Program:
This program is available in an accelerated format. Learn more about the Fast Track option.
Career Opportunities:
manager of a business or government and/or nonprofit organization
Transfer Options:
A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will…
- Communicate in a variety of domains, including writing, speaking, listening and reading, while respecting the impact of technology on effective communication.
- Employ critical thinking skills to evaluate the practical implications of organizational policies, decisions and strategy.
- Identify, research, analyze, and solve complex business problems using appropriate technological and analytical tools.
- Identify and communicate the variety of risks and opportunities of doing business in a global environment.
- Identify, evaluate and articulate defensible resolutions to practical social responsibility and ethical dilemmas.
- Demonstrate knowledge of traditional business functions including computer information systems, accounting, marketing, economics, finance, leadership, strategy, and management science.
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