Associate in Applied Science
The Management Associate program provides you with basic knowledge and skills to enter or advance in management in any organization. You will learn how management effectively coordinates resources to accomplish organizational goals. Additionally, you will learn how to plan for the future, organize a structure to work in, manage employee performance, and make effective decisions.
Upon completion of this program, you will receive an Applied Science associate degree, Management certificate and a certificate in a discipline or technical area of interest to you. This flexibility will allow anyone in an occupational certificate program to gain the management knowledge and skills to manage in a company setting, or to manage your own business. For other options, be sure to check our Accelerated programs for Management certificate.
The Management Associate Program has four categories of classes:
- general education classes
- technical certificate classes
- management certificate classes
- business division elective classes
You may continue your studies at a 4-year institution.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
Some employers require or prefer employees to have an associate degree as a condition for employment or for advancement. Students can earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management, with a concentration in Operations, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, or Sports and Entertainment, by completing the requirements listed in one of the below concentrations. See an advisor for specific course information and to select an appropriate pathway of interest.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Eastern Michigan University, BS or BBA degree;
Siena Heights University, BBA degree.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Business Department
- Advisors
Concentrations
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 61
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 61
First Semester
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 181 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| BMG 231 or | Nonprofit Management | ||
| BMG 291 | Project Management | 3 | |
| BMG 205 | Creating the Customer Experience | 3 | |
| BMG 228 | Purchasing and Inventory Control | 3 | |
| BMG 273 | Managing Operations | 3 | |
| BMG 294 | Management Topics - Capstone | 1 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 62
First Semester
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 140 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| BMG 166 | Sports and Entertainment Communications and Public Relations | 3 | |
| BMG 168 | Facilities and Event Management | 3 | |
| BMG 169 | Sports and Entertainment Marketing | 3 | |
| BMG 205 | Creating the Customer Experience | 3 | |
| BMG 294 | Management Topics - Capstone | 1 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 61