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Associate Degree

A.A. in Management

This program provides an overview of business fundamentals for students interested in most business occupations. Topics include management communication, human resources, organizational behavior, and diversity management.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code Course Title Units
BUS 300 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 340 Business Law 3
ACCT 301 Financial Accounting 4
ECON 302 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
MKT 300 Principles of Marketing 3
MGMT 362 Techniques of Management 3
MGMT 372 Human Relations and Organizational Behavior 3
A minimum of 6 units from the following: 6
BUS 310 Business Communications (3)
BUS 330 Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3)
BUS 350 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship (3)
MGMT 308 Personnel and Human Resources Management (3)
MGMT 495 Independent Studies in Management (1 - 3)
MGMT 498 Work Experience in Management (0.5 - 4)
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
CISC 310 Introduction to Computer Information Science (3)
CISA 305 Beginning Word Processing (2)
CISA 315 Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (2)
CISA 320 Introduction to Database Management (1)
Total Units: 31

The Management Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local CRC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Incorporate leadership skills and abilities that are effective in managing a multicultural workforce.
  • Analyze practical business problems.
  • Apply current management philosophies to current management problems.
  • Integrate management principles in relationship to finance, personnel, products, services and information.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in various business settings.
  • Utilize critical thinking and research skills in the evaluation of alternative solutions.

Certificate of Achievement

Management in Business Certificate

This Certificate of Achievement provides an overview of business fundamentals for students interested in most business occupations. Topics include management techniques, human resources, and organizational behavior. Students wanting to earn the A.A. degree in Business, General can do so by taking additional courses beyond the 18 units required for this certificate. Please seek advice from your counselor to verify the correct courses to take towards the A.A degree.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Certificate Requirements

Course Code Course Title Units
MGMT 362 Techniques of Management 3
MGMT 372 Human Relations and Organizational Behavior 3
BUS 300 Introduction to Business 3
MKT 300 Principles of Marketing 3
BUS 340 Business Law 3
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
MGMT 308 Personnel and Human Resources Management (3)
BUS 310 Business Communications (3)
BUS 330 Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3)
BUS 350 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship (3)
ACCT 301 Financial Accounting (4)
CISC 310 Introduction to Computer Information Science (3)
Total Units: 18

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • P-SLO 1: Skills/Knowledge: Demonstrate skill and comprehension in respective subject areas as indicated by course outcomes
  • Incorporate leadership skills and abilities that are effective in managing a multicultural workforce
  • Apply current management techniques to resolving personnel and organizational problems in the work place
  • P-SLO 2: Critical Thinking Skills: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and analyze problems
  • Integrate management principles in relationship to finance, personnel, products, services and information

Career Information

First-line Supervisor or Manager in general business or government service settings.