Business Management, AA

The Associate in Arts in Business Management is designed to help students learn new or enhance existing business skills and obtain a strong, broad- based knowledge of business management in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries. This program also promotes success in both profit and non-profit organizations for a competitive edge in today’s business climate. Certificates in Entrepreneurship and Project Management may be applied to this degree.

Learning Outcomes

Degree recipients should possess the skills & abilities described below:

• Identify contemporary business concepts, principles and practices
• Demonstrate the interrelationship of the functional areas of business including management, marketing, law, organizational behavior, computer and software systems, human resources, insurance, accounting, and finance
• Analyze the interrelationship of a business organization within the larger business environment, including international business
• Apply basic legal business concepts within the legal environment in which business is conducted
• Perform basic business calculations to demonstrate basic financial literacy
• Apply problem solving and analysis skills to business research questions and demonstrate appropriate solutions
• Communicate business concepts effectively both in writing and orally in clear concise language appropriate to the audience
• Work as an effective team member and leader to develop a business plan and reach specific business goals
• Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary human relations/ organizational behavior in terms of concepts, processes, and models and the issues, advantages, and challenges related to diversity in business organizations
• Identify the issues and challenges related to ethics in current business organizations