Business Management is a program of study that exposes you to all of the functional areas of management, such as planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the activities of an organization and the people who make it work both efficiently and effectively. Supervisors, the largest managerial group, direct the activities of workers in such areas as sales, production, and purchasing. Entry-level management positions are typically supervisory in nature. However, supervisory positions are usually not available unless a person has work experience.
Our program offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree and a Certificate in the Business Management area. The course work includes classroom lectures, computer-based activities, case preparations, business simulations, and team-based activities. Strong reading skills and some background in mathematics are recommended prior to attempting courses in this area.
Career possibilities in business management include:
- Retail
- Government organizations
- Hospitality industry
- Owning your own business
- Insurance
- Automotive sales
- Health administration
Since many individuals enter our Business Management program with diverse goals, you can choose one of the four elective options below when completing your associate degree.
- Business Management Elective Option 1
- Human Resources Management Elective Option 2
- Marketing Elective Option 3
E-Commerce Elective Option 4
Why choose our program?
- Local employers and representatives from local organizations serve on our advisory board and keep us informed of the developments in the field so that we can maintain a current and dynamic curriculum.
- It is fully accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Only 100 community colleges in the United States have achieved such accreditation!
- It provides valuable Cooperative Education (co-op) experiences in successful businesses. Contact Ken Weimer for more information about available co-op jobs.
- To accommodate your busy schedule, some of our classes are offered as Telecourses, or you can enroll for our Internet or Interactive TV (ITV) classes!
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