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The Associate of Applied Science in Management is a two-year degree for students who intend to seek employment upon graduation rather than transfer to a university. Level I certification exposes students to fundamental business concepts. Level II certification provides more in depth business content. Career areas may include: office manager, assistant personnel manager, wholesale and retail sales, service manager, production supervisor, assistant purchasing agent, and insurance agent.
Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Prerequisites
The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.
General Education (GE) Courses
In order to graduate with a college degree, students are required to take certain general education courses. These include PSYC100 First Year Seminar, and ENGL 101 English Composition I , COMM 213 Interpersonal Communication or MGMK 135 Human Relations And Supervision , CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications . Other general education electives may be required to meet degree requirements.
Program Core Courses
MGMK 101 Introduction to Business , CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications , ACCT 108 College Accounting , MGMK 147 Introduction to Management , and MGMK136 Marketing are core requirements for this degree.
Program Elective Courses
Several electives are available in Marketing/Management, Accounting, Computer Science, and Office Technology.
Program Outcomes
All program outcomes are included in Level I certification. Level II certification provides more in depth content for program outcomes 2-7.
- Evaluate several theories of management.
- Discuss different kinds of planning as related to different levels of management.
- Describe the importance of conducting an environmental scan and/or a SWOT analysis as related to proactive planning.
- Evaluate elements of the organizing process.
- Compare the informal organization to the formal organization.
- Explain the role of managers and employees in creating an organizational culture.
- Evaluate elements of the staffing function.
- Contrast several theories of motivation.
- Evaluate the benefits and costs of team-based management.
- Analyze the main elements of a control process.
Course Sequence
The following list is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. Part-time students or those that have transferred courses from another school should generally complete the courses listed under Semester I before moving on to Semester II. Please be sure to consult the course descriptions. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation. Many courses are offered day and evening on both campuses and online.
For More Information Contact:
Program advisor
Richard Webber, 620-432-0307
rwebber@neosho.edu
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