Build the foundation for a successful career in business and leadership.
This program prepares students for transfer to a bachelor's of business administration
degree program at a four-year college or university, where they will further improve
their communication and interpersonal skills while developing a specialty in an area
of business. Check with an advisor for information on transferring to a specific college.
Next Steps
Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information
Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| General and Operations Managers |
$99,205 |
7,457 |
| Management Analysts |
$89,580 |
1,779 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
$63,631 |
3,181 |
What do General and Operations Managers do?
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Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
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Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
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Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
What skills do General and Operations Managers have?
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Active Listening:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking:
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Monitoring:
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Did You Know?
Programs for General and Operations Managers can lead to other interesting professions, including: