Management
Associate of Science
Program Details
This program prepares students for entry- to mid-level management roles by covering essential functions like planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling, along with strategic and operational management practices. Students gain skills in leadership, teamwork, and communication, enabling them to make effective decisions, deliver persuasive presentations, and navigate management complexities in professional settings. All courses used to satisfy the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (RG 8756)
Additional Requirements
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Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Administrative Services Managers
High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 64,740
- High salary: 200,010
- Average salary: 108390
Biofuels Production Managers
Bachelor's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 74,900
- High salary: 197,310
- Average salary: 121440
Biomass Power Plant Managers
Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 74,900
- High salary: 197,310
- Average salary: 121440
All Careers in Management (37)
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
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| Compliance Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 136,550 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Training and Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 127,090 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 121,440 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 121,440 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | Some college, Certificate after high school | Stable | 121,440 |
| Hydroelectric Production Managers | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Stable | 121,440 |
| Industrial Production Managers | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 121,440 |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | Bachelor's degree | Stable | 121,440 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Clinical Data Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Administrative Services Managers | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 108,390 |
| Construction Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 106,980 |
| Facilities Managers | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 104,690 |
| Biostatisticians | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 103,300 |
| Statisticians | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,300 |
| Supply Chain Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 102,010 |
| Management Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 101,190 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 97,270 |
| Business Continuity Planners | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 81,270 |
| Online Merchants | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 81,270 |
| Sustainability Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 81,270 |
| Logisticians | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 80,880 |
| Logistics Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 80,880 |
| Logistics Engineers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 80,880 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 78,240 |
| Cost Estimators | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 77,070 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 77,020 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 76,950 |
| Search Marketing Strategists | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 76,950 |
| Human Resources Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 72,910 |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 61,340 |
| Spa Managers | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 61,340 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Describe and apply the five functions of a manager: planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling.
- Describe methods to improve their ability to listen effectively.
- Describe methods to improve their ability to listen effectively.
