Business Management Concentration
Business Management Concentration
Start Your Management Career!
Jumpstart your retail, service, or manufacturing career with our Associate of Applied Science in Business. This evening program equips you with essential accounting, marketing, and management skills.
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Entry-level supervisory careers in retail, service, and manufacturing require a minimum of an associate's degree. Supervisors or managers may work in industry, stores, restaurants, and hotels or become entrepreneurs. The Associate of Applied Science in Business is designed for students who want to start an entry-level supervisory career and do not plan to attend a university. Students completing this program will have knowledge and skills in accounting, computers, marketing, communication, management, supervision, and economics.
Explore a Sample Course Schedule
Fall Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 1305 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 1300 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| INFS 1010 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 1310 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSN 1320 | Business Calculations | 3 |
| BUSN 1370 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| BUSN 1380 | Supervisory Management | 3 |
| Approved Business Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Fall Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1010 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSN 2370 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ECON 2100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Approved Business Elective | 3 | |
| COMM 2025 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1020 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BUSN 2380 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ECON 2200 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Approved Business Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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Career Ready Program
Green Light Your Future in two years or less with a career-ready degree that prepares you to enter the workforce and excel. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and knowledge taught by instructors with real-world, professional experience.
ACBSP Accredited
The Business Management Concentration program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and offers transfer-ready coursework and hands-on learning experiences.
99.7%
National Exam First-Time Pass Rate
10-Year Average
92%
Job Placement
10-Year Average
92.3%
Graduation Rate
10-Year Program Average
Career Outlook
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of career choices that may be obtained upon completing an associate degree or higher in this discipline. Please visit the following website: http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
|
Career |
Beginning Salary with Bachelor's Degree in TN |
Experienced Salary Median |
|
Front Line Supervisor |
$35,420 |
$57,320 |
|
Financial and Investment Analysts |
$34,880 |
$62,690 |
Further education, such as a bachelor's or master's degree in Business Management, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects in the dynamic field of Business.
Business & Accounting Accreditation Information
The Associate of Applied Science in Business, the Associate of Science in Accounting, and the Associate of Science in Business Administration are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 phone 913-339-9356 info@acbsp.org ).
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