Academic Programs and Services

Management

The Management curriculum provides students with training in management concepts, procedures and organizational structures required for entry-level positions in business, industry and government. The program offers four options: Management, Real Estate, Human Resources and Entrepreneurship.

Degree graduates seek employment in positions with job titles such as management trainee, sales representative, job supervisor and researcher, and entry-level positions in organizations that eventually lead to a job as assistant manager, buyer coordinator, communications director, distribution manager, distribution supervisor, operations manager, office manager, public relations manager, purchasing agent, sales manager, sales assistant manager, service manager and shipping manager. The programs also enable currently employed workers to move forward in their current occupations.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Management – Entrepreneurship Option
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Apply effectively their knowledge of small business management concepts and practices in for-profit and nonprofit ventures as owners or managers in today’s challenging and changing economic environment.
• Use computer technology and software for decision support and information retrieval in new and existing ventures for small businesses.
• Develop and evaluate a business plan for a small business and its impact on the owner or manager as well as the community.
• Collaborate effectively with others in situations requiring teamwork, leadership and negotiations using verbal and nonverbal communications.
• Identify business-related problems, consider alternatives and reach conclusions based on logical and written analysis in a small business environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and engage in all business activities with a focus on ethical behavior in diverse environments.

Management – Human Resources Management Option
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Apply human resources management concepts and practices in for-profit and nonprofit ventures and regional and global business environments.
• Use computer technology for decision support and information retrieval.
• Explain the importance of training and development in maintaining and developing an effective work force.
• Identify the purposes and dimensions of performance appraisals and describe an effective performance evaluation system.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and engage in all business activities with a focus on ethical behavior in diverse environments.

Management – Management Option
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Apply management concepts and practices in for-profit and non-profit ventures and regional and global business environments.
• Use computer technology for decision support and information retrieval.
• Collaborate effectively with others in situations requiring teamwork, leadership and negotiations using verbal and nonverbal communications.
• Identify business-related problems, consider alternatives and reach conclusions based on logical and written analysis in all business environments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and engage in all business activities with a focus on ethical behavior in diverse environments.

Management – Real Estate Management Option
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Apply real estate concepts and practices in for-profit and nonprofit ventures and regional and global business environments.
• Use computer technology for decision support and information retrieval.
• Collaborate effectively with others in situations requiring teamwork, leadership and negotiations using verbal and nonverbal communications.
• Identify business-related problems, consider alternatives and reach conclusions based on logical and written analysis in business environments and any real estate venue.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and engage in all real estate and other business activities with a focus on ethical behavior in diverse environments.

Program Entry Requirements:
This program is open to interested students. New students are normally required to take the College’s placement tests at their time of entry.

Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
A minimum of 61 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 are required for graduation with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Management.

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.