Associate in Applied Science
The Management Associate program provides you with basic knowledge and skills to enter
or advance in management in any organization. You will learn how management effectively
coordinates resources to accomplish organizational goals. Additionally, you will learn
how to plan for the future, organize a structure to work in, manage employee performance,
and make effective decisions.
Upon completion of this program, you will receive an Applied Science associate degree,
Management certificate and a certificate in a discipline or technical area of interest
to you. This flexibility will allow anyone in an occupational certificate program
to gain the management knowledge and skills to manage in a company setting, or to
manage your own business. For other options, be sure to check our Accelerated programs
for Management certificate.
The Management Associate Program has four categories of classes:
- general education classes
- technical certificate classes
- management certificate classes
- business division elective classes
You may continue your studies at a 4-year institution.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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Some employers require or prefer employees to have an associate degree as a condition
for employment or for advancement. Students can earn an Associate in Applied Science
Degree in Management, with a concentration in Operations, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship
and Innovation, or Sports and Entertainment, by completing the requirements listed
in one of the below concentrations. See an advisor for specific course information
and to select an appropriate pathway of interest.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan
Community College Network.
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 140 |
|
Introduction to Business |
3 |
BMG 207 |
|
Business Communication |
3 |
BMG 230 |
|
Principles of Management |
3 |
Elective |
|
Math Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Soc. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 101 |
|
Entrepreneurship I: Finding Your Opportunity |
3 |
BMG 109 |
|
Entrepreneurship II: Starting Your Business |
3 |
BMG 202 |
|
Social Media Storytelling |
3 |
BMG 209 |
|
Entrepreneurship III - Running and Growing Your Business |
3 |
Elective |
|
Writing Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
ACC 131 |
|
QuickBooks Software |
3 |
BMG 111 |
|
Business Law I |
3 |
BMG 203 |
|
Social Media Management |
3 |
Elective |
|
Speech/Comp. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Nat. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 204 |
|
Social Media Analytics |
3 |
BMG 205 |
|
Creating the Customer Experience |
3 |
BMG 294 |
|
Management Topics - Capstone |
1 |
Elective |
|
Arts/Human. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Open elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits.
|
5 |
Total |
15 |
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 140 |
|
Introduction to Business |
3 |
BMG 207 |
|
Business Communication |
3 |
Elective |
|
Writing Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Math Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
12 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
ACC 110 |
|
Payroll Accounting |
2 |
BMG 230 |
|
Principles of Management |
3 |
BMG 240 |
|
Human Resources Management |
3 |
BMG 279 |
|
Organizational Management |
3 |
BOS 230 |
|
Electronic Forms Design |
3 |
Elective |
|
Soc. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
17 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 111 |
|
Business Law I |
3 |
BMG 205 |
|
Creating the Customer Experience |
3 |
BMG 250 |
|
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
Elective |
|
Speech/Comp. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Nat. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 294 |
|
Management Topics - Capstone |
1 |
Elective |
|
Arts/Human. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Open elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. |
12 |
Total |
16 |
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 140 |
|
Introduction to Business |
3 |
BMG 181 |
|
Introduction to Supply Chain Management |
3 |
Elective |
|
Writing Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Math Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Open elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 111 |
|
Business Law I |
3 |
BMG 207 |
|
Business Communication |
3 |
BMG 230 |
|
Principles of Management |
3 |
Elective |
|
Nat. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Open elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 205 |
|
Creating the Customer Experience |
3 |
BMG 228 |
|
Purchasing and Inventory Control |
3 |
BMG 231 or |
|
Nonprofit Management |
|
BMG 291 |
|
Project Management |
3 |
BMG 279 |
|
Organizational Management |
3 |
Elective |
|
Speech/Comp. Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 273 |
|
Managing Operations |
3 |
BMG 294 |
|
Management Topics - Capstone |
1 |
Elective |
|
Soc. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Arts/Human. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Open elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. |
5 |
Total |
15 |
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 165 |
|
Introduction to Sports and Entertainment Management |
3 |
BMG 169 |
|
Sports and Entertainment Marketing |
3 |
BMG 207 |
|
Business Communication |
3 |
BMG 230 |
|
Principles of Management |
3 |
Elective |
|
Writing Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 111 |
|
Business Law I |
3 |
BMG 140 |
|
Introduction to Business |
3 |
BMG 161 |
|
Esports Event Management |
3 |
BMG 166 |
|
Sports and Entertainment Communications and Public Relations |
3 |
Elective |
|
Speech/Comp. Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 167 |
|
Sports and Entertainment Agency Management |
3 |
BMG 168 |
|
Facilities and Event Management |
3 |
BMG 279 |
|
Organizational Management |
3 |
Elective |
|
Math Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Nat. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
BMG 205 |
|
Creating the Customer Experience |
3 |
BMG 294 |
|
Management Topics - Capstone |
1 |
Elective |
|
Soc. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Arts/Human. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Open elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. |
5 |
Total |
15 |
- Total Credits Required
- 60