Management Associate in Arts Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Leadership	21 units
Management	19 units
CS Certificate of Specialization
Human Resources Management	15 units
Management	15 units
Project Management	15 units

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for those with supervisory and management training should improve dramatically in the years ahead. Employers in virtually every field will be seeking individuals with formal training in organization and management for supervisorial, mid-level, and top management positions. Specific management opportunities include department/division manager, human resources manager, first-line supervisor, inventory manager, management consultant, information systems consultant, management trainee, office manager, operations manager, production manager, project manager, shift supervisor, small business owner/manager, and store manager. Some of these careers require a Bachelor’s or advanced degree. This program provides readily usable skills for the student who earns an Associate degree, as well as a base for those who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Critically analyze business management concepts and principles as applied to a business situation.
Explain the role of human resources in an organization.
Apply leadership and team building theories in the workplace.

University Transfer Program

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About the Program

This program is designed for individuals working at the supervisory level and for those interested in supervisory positions. An advisory committee composed of representatives from various types of businesses and industrial organizations has assisted the College staff in the development of the program.

Career opportunities for those with supervisory and management training should improve dramatically in the years ahead. Employers in virtually every field will be seeking individuals with formal training in organization and management for supervisorial, mid-level, and top management positions. Specific management opportunities include administrative assistant, bank trust officer, branch manager, chief executive officer, claims adjuster, department/division manager, employment interviewer, first-line supervisor, inventory manager, management consultant, information systems consultant, management trainee, office manager, operations manager, plant manager, president, production controller, project manager, shift supervisor, small business owner/manager, and store manager. Some of these careers require a Bachelor’s or advanced degree. The program provides readily usable skills for the student who earns an Associate degree, as well as a base for those who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

This program provides the fundamental skills and knowledge required to obtain and successfully retain a management role at organizations in various industries and of various sizes.

The program allows the student to earn both an associates degree in management and a pathway-specific certificate of specialization in either Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management, Leadership, or Project Management. A Generalist pathway is also available.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 19 units		Units
ACTG 121	Financial Accounting	4 units
BUS. 136	Business Finance	3 units
BUS. 201	Business Law	3 units
BUS. 401	Business Communications	3 units
MGMT 100	Introduction to Management	3 units
MGMT 104	Leadership Theory	3 units

Required Selective Courses: Choose one of the following pathways and complete the required units for that pathway

Generalist Pathway: 15-16 units		Units
ACTG 131	Managerial Accounting	4 units
BUS. 100	Introduction to Business	3 units
BUS. 125	International Business	3 units
BUS. 150	Small Business Management	3 units
BUS. 171	The Entrepreneurial Mindset	3 units
BUS. 180	Introduction to Marketing	3 units
BUS. 205	Business Ethics and Social Responsibility	3 units
MGMT 215	Human Resources Management	3 units
MGMT 220	Organizational Behavior	3 units
MGMT 265	Project Management	3 units
MUS. 286	Music Business	3 units

Entrepreneurship Pathway: 15 units		Units
BUS. 150	Small Business Management	3 units
BUS. 171	The Entrepreneurial Mindset	3 units
BUS. 173	Sources of Financing	3 units
BUS. 174	The Business Plan	3 units
BUS. 176	Selling the Idea	3 units

Human Resources Management Pathway: 15 units		Units
BUS. 100	Introduction to Business	3 units
MGMT 151	Compensation and Benefits	3 units
MGMT 152	Staffing and Performance	3 units
MGMT 154	Training and Development	3 units
MGMT 215	Human Resources Management	3 units

Leadership Pathway: 12 units		Units
BUS. 205	Business Ethics and Social Responsibility	3 units
MGMT 102	Leading Innovative Teams	3 units
MGMT 103	Leading for Performance	3 units
MGMT 106	Essentials of Negotiation	3 units

Project Management Pathway: 6 units		Units
MGMT 106	Essentials of Negotiation	3 units
MGMT 265	Project Management	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 25 - 35

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.