MD13 Business Management, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
64 |
Program Description
The Business Management program is designed to prepare students for entry into management and supervisory occupations in a variety of businesses and industries. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in management. Graduates of the program receive a Business Management degree with a specialization in General Management, Human Resource Management, Logistics Management, Service Sector Management, or Small Business Management.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
Choose One: (Required)
Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Second Term
Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)
Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose one: (Required)
Third Term
Fourth Term
General Core elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)
Fifth Term
General Core elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)
Complete one of the specializations below (12 hours)
Specializations—Choose One
General Management Specialization
| Choose any TWO (2) specialization courses below | 6 |
| Guided electives | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Human Resources Management Specialization
| MGMT 2120 | Labor Management Relations | 3 |
| MGMT 2130 | Employee Training &Development | 3 |
| MGMT 2205 | Service Sector Management | 3 |
| Guided elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Logistics Specialization
Service Sector Management Specialization
| MGMT 2130 | Employee Training &Development | 3 |
| MGMT 2140 | Retail Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2205 | Service Sector Management | 3 |
| Guided elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Small Business Management Specialization
| MGMT 2140 | Retail Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2145 | Business Plan Development | 3 |
| MGMT 2150 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Guided elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Guided Electives/Occupational Specialization Courses
Required
Note: Every student must pick a Specialization, which requires 12 credit hours. Each Specialization has two or three required MGMT courses plus one to two Guided Electives. Guided electives may include the Occupational Specialization Courses listed above or any additional General Education Course listed in the College Catalog.