The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Management program is designed to provide skills for management careers. Students completing this program are better equipped to apply competencies needed for successful performance in management occupations such as manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, and service industries. The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Management is fully embedded in this AAS. The following Certificates of Completion (CCL) are also available based on chosen restricted electives: Human Resources Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Supervision and Management, and Organizational Leadership. Some of these programs are available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Management (DEG)
Total credits required
62-69
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Use basic accounting principles to develop and maintain business financial records. (ACC110, ACC111, ACC112)
- Solve basic mathematical problems including discounts, markups, interest, credit, payroll, simple income tax, depreciation, financial statement, and insurance. (ACC110, ACC111, ACC112, GBS131, [MA])
- Apply current technology to specific business tasks. (BPC110, CIS105, CIS114DE, CIS224)
- Apply functions of modern business, including business principles, marketing, labor relations, and risk to business situations. (GBS151, IBS101, MKT271, MGT+++, TQM230, TQM240)
- Analyze legal, ethical and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups and societies. (GBS205, SBU200)
- Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills. (GBS120, MGT229, CRE101, (COM), [FYC], [HU])
- Evaluate organizational structures and the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in a business setting. (GBS151, MGT229, MGT+++, TQM230, TQM240)
- Apply basic principles and techniques of management to recruit, select, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate employees. (GBS151, MGT251)
- Critically evaluate the alternatives faced in business decision making to select the most effective and efficient solution. (GBS151, MGT229, MGT251, MGT+++, TQM230, TQM240, CRE101, [MA], [SG], [SQ])
Required courses
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
Credits: | 22-24 |
ACC111 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
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BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR |
CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) | 3 |
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FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR |
FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
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GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | 3 |
GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 |
MGT229 | Management and Leadership I | 3 |
MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
Course Sequence by Term
Restricted Electives
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
Credits: | 18 |
Students should select eighteen (18) credits from the following courses in consultation with a Department Advisor. Courses cannot be shared with Required Courses. |
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ACC110 | Understanding and Using Accounting Systems (3) OR |
ACC112 | Accounting Principles II (3) | 3 |
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CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 |
CIS224 | Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows | 3 |
GBS131 | Business Calculations | 3 |
IBS101 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MGT+++ Any MGT Management course(s) (except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area) | 3 |
TQM230 | Teamwork Dynamics | 2 |
TQM240 | Project Management in Quality Organizations | 3 |
Free Electives
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
Credits: | 0 |
None |
General education requirements
General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-27 |
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General Education Core | Credits: 12-17 |
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First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 |
ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR |
ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND |
ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR |
ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
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Oral Communication | Credits: 3 |
COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR |
COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR |
COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR |
COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
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Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR |
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 |
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Mathematics | Credits: 3-5 |
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics [MA] area. | 3-5 |
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General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 |
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Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 |
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. | 3 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 |
SBU200 | Society and Business | 3 |
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Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 |
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area. | 4 |
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