Associate in Applied Science Degree 

            Developed for the student who wishes to acquire additional management skills and is planning a program in preparation for a business career of his/her choice. Flexibility in course selection enables the student to achieve his/her specific educational, career and personal goals. The Business Management program has been designed as a career program in preparing students for first line and/or mid-management positions.

            Through the weekend College, this program may be completed on weekends (see below).

            The specific objectives of this program are that the graduate must be able to demonstrate:

·         an understanding of current management theories and principles used in the successful management of organizations;

·         knowledge of the fundamentals of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling and understanding the environment under which these management functions are practiced;

·         problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the business environment using psychological and sociological insights;

·         knowledge of psychological and sociological information in solving problems and in decision making;

·         knowledge of the latest techniques of motivation, morale and team building to accomplish organizational objectives;

·         an understanding of present national social issues and management's responsibility as well as the ramifications of issues in a global economy.

 

WHERE YOU CAN GO FROM HERE

Graduates may work as managers, shift supervisors, management analysts and assistant managers of retail stores.  While the career program is designed for students who expect to work in the profession immediately after graduation, many students elect to continue their studies at senior institutions.