Business Management A.A.S. Degree

Program Description

Business management degrees continue to lead the nation as the number one choice of study in higher education. Students in the Business Management Program Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) program receive hands-on, skill-based business training that is practical and relevant for today’s competitive global marketplace.

Program Outcomes

By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Recognize ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices;
• Perform financial management tasks;
• Demonstrate effective written and oral business communications;
• Utilize software for business applications;
• Develop interpersonal leadership skills; and
• Access, analyze, and interpret relevant information specific to business strategies.

Career Opportunities

All businesses need effective leadership to succeed. The management team is responsible for providing that leadership. Managers must plan, organize, direct, and control the business operations with the ongoing challenge of earning a profit in a highly competitive global marketplace. Strong communication, problem solving, and team building skills are critical traits of successful managers. Graduates have found employment opportunities in financial institutions, retail and commercial trade, marketing, professional sales, restaurants, hotels/resorts, insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing. In addition, graduates have started their own businesses or managed family businesses.