Associate of Arts in Management
Program Description
Our Associate of Arts in Management introduces you to the theoretical concepts and practical applications needed to effectively lead and manage a workforce, with a focus on either human resources or retail management. This associate degree program seeks to expand your academic and professional development by providing the practical skills often required for entry-level supervisory positions and responsibilities in business or government environments. Knowledge from this online associate program can also serve as a springboard to a bachelor's degree.
This program’s curriculum is in alignment with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) standards. This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).
SHRM® is a registered trademark of the Society for Human Resource Management.
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills necessary to be a successful supervisor in a business environment.
- Explain key concepts, methods and practices for managing human capital in an organization.
- Compare and contrast ethical theories as they relate to organizational and individual behavior.
- Prepare a development program for a potential direct report.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
12
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Select one of the following concentrations:
9
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
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Arabic I
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Arabic II
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Art Appreciation
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Survey of Photography
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Film and Literature
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Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop®
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French I
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French II
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German I
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German II
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Introduction to Japanese
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Literature of American Encounters, Revolution, and Rebellion
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From Abolition to #MeToo: Literature of the American Civil Rights Movement
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Pivotal Figures in Early British Literature
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British Literature from Wordsworth through the Wasteland
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Leadership in World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern Period
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Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt
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Music Appreciation
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Jazz and Rock
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World Music and Cultures
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Critical Thinking
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Introduction to Ethics
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Philosophy of Science
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Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese
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Introduction to the Study of Religion
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Introduction to World Religions
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Russian I
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Spanish I
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Spanish II
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Thinking and Acting Ethically
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Microeconomics
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Macroeconomics
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Introduction to Anthropology
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World Archaeology
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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Human Sexuality
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Planning Your Future with Purpose in Business
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Social Media and Society
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Intercultural Communication
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Microeconomics for Business
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Macroeconomics for Business
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Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective
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Introduction to Geography
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Practical Food Safety and Awareness
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International Relations I
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Introduction to Political Science
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American Government I
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Introduction to Psychology
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Death and Dying
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Race & Religion
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Hope and Resilience
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Introduction to Sociology
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Social Problems
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American Popular Culture
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Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Information and Digital Literacy
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Making Writing Relevant
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Emerging Technology for College Success
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Public Speaking
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Interpersonal Communications
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Proficiency in Writing
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Argumentation and Rhetoric
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Introduction to Literature
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Technical Writing
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Scientific Writing
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Effective Business Communication
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Human Relations Communication
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Information Literacy and Global Citizenship
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Introduction to Information Technology Writing
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Human Relations
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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American History to 1877
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American History since 1877
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World Civilization before 1650
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World Civilization since 1650
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Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
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Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War
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African-American History before 1877
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African-American History since 1877
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History of the American Indian
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History of Science
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The History and Context of STEM
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Introduction to Statistics
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Introduction to Biology
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Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Introduction to Chemistry
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Introduction to Meteorology
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Introduction to Geology
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Introduction to Environmental Science
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Introduction to Physics
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Introduction to Astronomy
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Introduction to STEM Disciplines
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| Total Semester Hours 30 |
Major Required (12 semester hours)
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Human Relations
3 |
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Principles of Supervision
3 |
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Ethics Fundamentals
3 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Organizational Fundamentals
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Retail Organization Fundamentals
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| Total Semester Hours 12 |
Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a Concentration in Human Resources or Concentration in Retail Management.
Concentration in Human Resources (9 semester hours)
This concentration is designed to offer a practical base of knowledge that prepares students to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's global workforce. Topics of study include recruitment, selection, team dynamics, ethics, performance management, compensation, benefits, labor and employee relations, and policy and records management.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Supervise people in the workforce environment.
- List the necessary steps to take in the recruiting, grievance and corrective action processes.
- Communicate an organization’s mission, vision, goals and objectives to direct reports.
- Discuss the challenges that human resources face in modern organizations.
- Describe team-management skills with a focus on the group dynamics and ethics of an increasingly varied workforce.
Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)
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Human Resource Fundamentals
3 |
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Employee Training and Development
3 |
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Interviewing Fundamentals
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 9 |
Concentration in Retail Management (9 semester hours)
This concentration provides students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to become effective retail managers in the global environment. The program is designed to focus on interpersonal, managerial, human resource, leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary to assess and evaluate retail management practices.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Explain the functions and applications of various retail management processes in the areas of store operations.
- Assess the needs of today’s retail managers in the use of information technology, financial resources, and human resources in the retail workplace.
- Apply retail managerial concepts to issues impacting the effectiveness of retail managers in today’s competitive and global organizations.
- Recognize the importance of ethical conduct, social responsibility, and corporate responsibility in the global retail environment.
Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)
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Select 3 courses from the following:
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Customer Relations
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Retail Inventory Management
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Risk Management
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Finance Fundamentals
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| Total Semester Hours 9 |
Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
Select 1 course from the following: 3 |
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Capstone: Portfolio 3
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| Total Semester Hours 3 |
Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements 6 |
| Total Semester Hours 6 |
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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Taken once all other requirements have been met.