Management, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• MGT 147 - Leadership Development Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Select from Option 1 Credits 3
• Select from Option 2 Credits 3
• Select from Option 3 Credits 3
• Select from Option 4  Credit 3

Option 1 - Select 3 Credits

• ADM 157 - Business English Credits: 3
• ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3

Option 2 - Select 3 Credits

• MGT 145 - Human Relations in Management Credits: 3
• PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Option 3 - Select 3 Credits

• BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl Credits: 3
• CSC 110 - Intro to Computers Credits: 3

Option 4 - Select 3 Credits

• BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• BUS 148 - Small Business Management Credits: 3

Semester 2

• ADM 221 - Career Development Skills Credits: 2
• MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
• MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• Select from Option 5  Credits: 3
• Select from Option 6  Credits: 3-4

Semester 3

• MGT 800 - Business Internship I Credits: 4
• MGT 802 - Bus. Internship Seminar I Credits: 2

Semester 4

• BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
• Select from Option 7 Credits 3
• Select from Option 8  Credits: 3
• Select from Option 9 Credits: 6

Semester 5

• MKT 140 - Selling Credits: 3
• Select from Option 10  Credits: 12 

Total Credits Required to Complete the AAS Degree - 66*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$160.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $13,505**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Accomplish organizational objectives by directing the efforts of employees.
• Plan and implement work schedules.
• Use technology for communication, business applications, web applications and presentations to individuals and groups.
• Purchase products for resale or manage a physical distribution program.
• Be a team leader with a group of employees.
• Plan and execute production programs using Total Quality Management.
• Establish human resource programs such as salary, schedules, fringe benefit packages, equal employment opportunity programs and training programs.
• Execute or manage the information flow in a business.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Work and relate well with people from various backgrounds.
• Follow through on details.
• Be self-managed, manage your own time, take initiative.
• Ability to persuasively provide solutions and ideas.
• Keep updated on products and services; learn on your own.
• Evaluate how effectively programs are working.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• The Management program offers a number of career and additional education options.
• Some employers will pay tuition for you to get a baccalaureate degree.
• Have an opportunity to plan and organize your work schedule.
• Pressure and stress may exist when deadlines and company objectives have to be met.
• Strong math background will enhance success in some management areas.
• Most work details and programs will be executed through the use of a computer/terminal.
• Average starting salary: AAS-$43,333 (2014-2015 Placement Report).

Program Competencies

1. Lead the work activities of employees.
2. Direct the work activities of employees.
3. Evaluate the work activities of employees.
4. Execute the human resource activities of a group.
5. Develop and implement training and development activities to enhance employee and organizational performance.
6. Deploy the marketing mix strategies from the perspective of a management team member.
7. Demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills.
8. Delegates duties and tasks in accomplishing organizational objectives. 
9. Adopt motivational strategies to optimize the performance of employees for the benefit of the organization.
10. Facilitate continuous process improvement throughout an organization.
11. Analyze and interpret financial and statistical data to support decisions.
12. Lead and implement project management initiatives.
13. Understand and interpret the legal aspects of various industries as it relates to a manager’s role in an organization.

Nondiscrimination Statement

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, hiring practices or the provision of services, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (in employment), disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status of a person. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6216, title9@dmacc.edu.  Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

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