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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’s curriculum is in alignment with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) standards. This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).
SHRM® is a registered trademark of the Society for Human Resource Management.
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Degree Program Objectives
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.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
12
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Select one of the following concentrations:
9
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (12 semester hours)
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Organizational Fundamentals
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Retail Organization Fundamentals
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Total Semester Hours
12
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Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a Concentration in Human Resources or Concentration in Retail Management.
Concentration in Human Resources (9 semester hours)
This concentration is designed to offer a practical base of knowledge that prepares students to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's global workforce. Topics of study include recruitment, selection, team dynamics, ethics, performance management, compensation, benefits, labor and employee relations, and policy and records management.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Supervise people in the workforce environment.
- List the necessary steps to take in the recruiting, grievance and corrective action processes.
- Communicate an organization’s mission, vision, goals and objectives to direct reports.
- Discuss the challenges that human resources face in modern organizations.
- Describe team-management skills with a focus on the group dynamics and ethics of an increasingly diverse workforce.
Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
9
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Concentration in Retail Management (9 semester hours)
This concentration provides students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to become effective retail managers in the global environment. The program is designed to focus on interpersonal, managerial, human resource, leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary to assess and evaluate retail management practices.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Explain the functions and applications of various retail management processes in the areas of store operations.
- Assess the needs of today’s retail managers in the use of information technology, financial resources, and human resources in the retail workplace.
- Apply retail managerial concepts to issues impacting the effectiveness of retail managers in today’s competitive and global organizations.
- Recognize the importance of ethical conduct, social responsibility, and corporate responsibility in the global retail environment.
Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)
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Select 3 courses from the following:
9
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Total Semester Hours
9
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
6
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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Taken once all other requirements have been met.