Management, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• MGT 130 - Principles of Supervision Credits: 3
• MGT 147 - Leadership Development Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 2 Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 3 Credits: 3-4

Semester 2

• MGT 194 - Relationship Strategies in Bus Credits: 2
• ADM 221 - Career Development Skills Credits: 2
• MKT 140 - Selling Credits: 3
• MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
• MGT 170 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 4 Credits: 3

Semester 3

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

Semester 4

• MGT 128 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
• MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 5 Credits: 3-4
• Select one course from Option 6 Credits: 3

Semester 5

• MKT 145 - Sales Management Credits: 3
• MGT 164 - Total Quality Management Credits: 3
• Select three courses from Option 7 Credits: 9-10

Total Credits Required to Complete the AAS Degree - 64*

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

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $12,609**

**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-$39,473 (2012-2013 Placement Report).

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 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6574, dkmckittrick@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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