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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

  1. 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.
  2. Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and data-driven approach.
  3. Effectively communicate solutions to business problems using appropriate business terms and strategies.
  4. 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 C116ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners3
BUS C100Introduction to Business3
BUS C101Introduction to Project Management3
BUS C120Personal Finance3
BUS C139Business Communication3
BUS C281Work Experience Education1
CIS C105Introduction to Business Office Technology3
CIS C205Principles of Information Systems3
CIS C280Data Visualization3
CMST C100Interpersonal Communication3
COMM C1000 (COMM C110)Introduction to Public Speaking3
CMST C140Small Group Communication3
CMST C150Intercultural Communication *3
ENGL C1000 (ENGL C100)Academic Reading and Writing4
ETHS C233Racial and Ethnic Relations in America3
GEOL C162Applied Environmental Geology3
KIN C101Personal Fitness and Wellness1
MATH C101Applied Mathematics3
MGMT C100Principles of Management3
MGMT C144Introduction to Leadership3
PHIL C140Business and Organizational Ethics3
Total Units60

Management (Applied) Associate of Science Program Structure

Course Title Units
Block 1
ENGL C1000 (ENGL C100)Academic Reading and Writing (Written Communication)4
MATH C101Applied Mathematics (Financial Acumen I)3
Block 2
CMST C100Interpersonal Communication (Comm & Active Listening)3
ETHS C233Racial and Ethnic Relations in America (Sensitivity)3
Block 3
CIS C105Introduction to Business Office Technology (Technology Savvy I)3
BUS C120Personal Finance (Financial Acumen II)3
Block 4
KIN C101Personal Fitness and Wellness (Drive & Energy I)1
BUS C281Work Experience Education (Drive & Energy II)1
BUS C101Introduction to Project Management (Org & Planning)3
Block 5
BUS C139Business Communication (Functional Expertise)3
CMST C150Intercultural Communication (Intercultural Competence in Business) *3
Block 6
BUS C100Introduction to Business (Business Thinking)3
PHIL C140Business and Organizational Ethics (Integrity)3
Block 7
CMST C140Small Group Communication (Conflict Management)3
COMM C1000 (COMM C110)Introduction to Public Speaking (Presentation Skills)3
Block 8
ACCT C116ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners (Financial Acumen III)3
MGMT C100Principles of Management (Team Management)3
Block 9
GEOL C162Applied Environmental Geology (Prob Solv & Decision Making)3
CIS C205Principles of Information Systems (Technology Savvy II)3
Block 10
CIS C280Data Visualization (Technology Savvy III)3
MGMT C144Introduction to Leadership (Influence)3

Meets the Global Society graduation requirement