Description

The Associate of Applied Science Business Administration Management Specialization degree qualifies graduates for employment in entry-level management positions within a small/medium organization. This degree can also help those already in management positions who strive to be more effective managers.  Employment opportunities and job functions will vary greatly with industry, size of business, and geographical region.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply effective written and verbal communication skills individually and in groups.
2. Apply analytical, technology, and reasoning skills relevant to the profession.
3. Apply appropriate ethical choices on both a professional and personal level.
4. Demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding of the four functions of management – planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of attracting, developing, and retaining a high quality workforce.
6. Describe the processes and techniques manager’s can use in successfully managing the global environment, diversity, and social responsibility.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

• Recommended:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum placement scores resulting in WR 121 Academic Composition placement or completion of WR 065 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking II/WR 095 Basic Writing II.
  • Minimum placement scores resulting in MTH 065 Beginning Algebra II placement or completion of MTH 060 Beginning Algebra I.

Course Requirements

Advising Notes

Take as many Level 1 courses as possible before attempting Level 2 courses, and take as many Level 2 courses before Level 3 courses. Level 3 courses may be taken concurrently with Level 4 courses.

This degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Only selected credits are considered transferrable to public or private baccalaureate institutions. See advisor for additional information.

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• Additional Requirements:

  • None

Sample Plan