Management, AAS

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Level I Certificate, Level II Certificate, Associate of Applied Science

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.

Program Path Sequence

The following list is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. Part-time students, or those with previous credit hours, should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation. Many courses are offered face-to-face, and most are offered online.

For more information contact program advisor: Richard Webber, 620-432-0307 rwebber@neosho.edu, or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

(Fall) Semester I	(Spring) Semester II
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	MGMK 147 Introduction to Management 3 cr hrs
MGMK 101 Introduction to Business 3 cr hrs	COMM 213 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰ OR
ACCT 108 College Accounting 3 cr hrs	COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰	CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰
Approved Business Program Electives 5 cr hrs (SGE)^050,070	Approved Business Program Electives 6 cr hrs (SGE)^050,070
Total Credit Hours: 15	Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Management Level I Certificate Credits: 30

(Fall) Semester III	(Spring) Semester IV
Other General Education Electives 3 cr hrs (SGE)^{010,030,040,050,060,070}	Other General Education Electives 3 cr hrs (SGE)^{010,030,040,050,060,070}
MGMK 105 Small Business Management 3 cr hrs	Approved Business Program Electives 12 cr hrs (SGE)^050,070
Approved Business Program Electives 9 cr hrs (SGE)^050,070
Total Credit Hours: 15	Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Management Level II Certificate Credits: 45	Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Applied Science Degree: 60

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Option

In order to graduate with a college degree, students must meet the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. These include general education courses in Computer Literacy, Written and Oral Communication, and Other General Education courses. See the AAS degree requirements elsewhere in this catalog. For the “Other General Education Electives”, see “NCCC Course List for General Education Standard and System-wide Transfer Status” elsewhere in this catalog. Must complete all of the program core courses. A minimum of 60 credit hours is required to complete the AAS in Management degree.

Management Certificate options

Level I - Management Certificate: Completion of 30 credit hours with a minimum of 9 credit hours in business courses, of which 6 credit hours must be in management intensive courses*.
Level II - Management Certificate: Completion of 45 credit hours with a minimum of 18 credit hours in business courses, of which 9 credit hours must be in management intensive courses*.
Career GPA of 2.0 or above.

* Courses considered management intensive: MGMK 101 Introduction to Business , MGMK 105 Small Business Management , MGMK 135 Human Relations And Supervision , MGMK 141 Mid-Management Field Study , MGMK 147 Introduction to Management , MGMK 260 Market Strat Sem: Social & Digital , and others with approval.

Program Core Courses

MGMK 101 Introduction to Business , MGMK 105 Small Business Management , and MGMK 147 Introduction to Management are core requirements for this degree.

Business Program Elective Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours of technical knowledge courses in any: Accounting (ACCT), Business (BUSI), Computer Science (CSIS), Economics (ECON), Entrepreneurship (ENTR), Management and Marketing (MGMK), Engineering Technology (ETEC - information technology only), or Office Technology (OTEC). Note: CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications may be used to satisfy the computer literacy requirement of the AAS degree, or as a business program elective, but not both.

Program Outcomes

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.