Associate of Arts in Management

Our Associate of Arts in Management introduces you to the theoretical concepts and practical applications needed to effectively lead and manage a workforce, with a focus on either human resources or retail management. This associate degree program seeks to expand your academic and professional development by providing the practical skills often required for entry-level supervisory positions and responsibilities in business or government environments. Knowledge from this online associate program can also serve as a springboard to a bachelor's degree.

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills necessary to be a successful supervisor in a business environment.
• Explain key concepts, methods and practices for managing human capital in an organization.
• Compare and contrast ethical theories as they relate to organizational and individual behavior.
• Prepare a development program for a potential direct report.