Management (Applied), Associate of Science Degree
Banner Code: 3_AS_MNCBE
Control Number: 44204
Financial Aid Eligible
This Management (Applied) Associate of Science degree program leverages the knowledge, skills, and abilities each student brings to the program as it prepares students to advance in their careers and educational paths. The pre-planned sequencing of coursework and competencies builds on prior learning, ensuring students are best prepared to succeed as they progress through the coursework. For students with work experience, this program will provide them with the knowledge and skills to move up the career ladder to a manager role or to progress further along a supervisor/manager career path.
Courses required for this degree build and enhance skills in leading and managing people while improving individual and organizational effectiveness in the workplace. Several communication-related courses are required in this program, given that communication is a key managerial skill. Courses focus on the traditional managerial framework of leading, organizing, planning, communicating, training, and controlling. Coursework emphasizes embracing diversity within organizations and creating inclusive organizational cultures. Potential careers include General and Operations Managers, Administrative Services Managers, and Industrial Production Managers. Management positions are required in many industries and in businesses of many sizes.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today’s multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly changing global environment.
- Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and data-driven approach.
- Effectively communicate solutions to business problems using appropriate business terms and strategies.
- Formulate strategies that embrace diversity within organizations and create inclusive organizational cultures.
The required courses for this degree are designed to meet local associate degree general education and graduation requirements. This Competency-Based Education (CBE) program may require additional application and registration. Please see a Coastline counselor for further information.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT C116 | ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners | 3 |
| BUS C100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS C101 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| BUS C120 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUS C139 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUS C281 | Work Experience Education | 1 |
| CIS C105 | Introduction to Business Office Technology | 3 |
| CIS C205 | Principles of Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS C280 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| CMST C100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM C1000 (COMM C110) | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| CMST C140 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| CMST C150 | Intercultural Communication * | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 (ENGL C100) | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ETHS C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| GEOL C162 | Applied Environmental Geology | 3 |
| KIN C101 | Personal Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| MATH C101 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| MGMT C100 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT C144 | Introduction to Leadership | 3 |
| PHIL C140 | Business and Organizational Ethics | 3 |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Management (Applied) Associate of Science Program Structure
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | ||
| ENGL C1000 (ENGL C100) | Academic Reading and Writing (Written Communication) | 4 |
| MATH C101 | Applied Mathematics (Financial Acumen I) | 3 |
| Block 2 | ||
| CMST C100 | Interpersonal Communication (Comm & Active Listening) | 3 |
| ETHS C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America (Sensitivity) | 3 |
| Block 3 | ||
| CIS C105 | Introduction to Business Office Technology (Technology Savvy I) | 3 |
| BUS C120 | Personal Finance (Financial Acumen II) | 3 |
| Block 4 | ||
| KIN C101 | Personal Fitness and Wellness (Drive & Energy I) | 1 |
| BUS C281 | Work Experience Education (Drive & Energy II) | 1 |
| BUS C101 | Introduction to Project Management (Org & Planning) | 3 |
| Block 5 | ||
| BUS C139 | Business Communication (Functional Expertise) | 3 |
| CMST C150 | Intercultural Communication (Intercultural Competence in Business) * | 3 |
| Block 6 | ||
| BUS C100 | Introduction to Business (Business Thinking) | 3 |
| PHIL C140 | Business and Organizational Ethics (Integrity) | 3 |
| Block 7 | ||
| CMST C140 | Small Group Communication (Conflict Management) | 3 |
| COMM C1000 (COMM C110) | Introduction to Public Speaking (Presentation Skills) | 3 |
| Block 8 | ||
| ACCT C116 | ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners (Financial Acumen III) | 3 |
| MGMT C100 | Principles of Management (Team Management) | 3 |
| Block 9 | ||
| GEOL C162 | Applied Environmental Geology (Prob Solv & Decision Making) | 3 |
| CIS C205 | Principles of Information Systems (Technology Savvy II) | 3 |
| Block 10 | ||
| CIS C280 | Data Visualization (Technology Savvy III) | 3 |
| MGMT C144 | Introduction to Leadership (Influence) | 3 |
* Meets the Global Society graduation requirement