Online Business Management Associate Degree

Associate of Science in Management

An associate degree may be a good starting point for the workforce or to begin your bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Science degree in Management from CTU is designed to help build your knowledge of the fundamentals of management and business practices.

In this program, you may study the various theoretical and practical methods of managing teams and projects. You can also experience a curriculum that aligns to industry standards and helps develop skills that are applicable to the competitive global business world.

93
Program Credits
5 Weeks
Course Length
Online Colorado Springs
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An associate degree may be a good starting point for the workforce or to begin your bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Science degree in Management from CTU is designed to help build your knowledge of the fundamentals of management and business practices.

In this program, you may study the various theoretical and practical methods of managing teams and projects. You can also experience a curriculum that aligns to industry standards and helps develop skills that are applicable to the competitive global business world.

Program Overview

Effective February 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

The Associate of Science in Management is a 93-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado campuses. It consists of 57 general education credit hours and 36 credit hours devoted to the management core.

The program’s core courses are designed to educate students on the various theoretical and applicable uses of managing teams and projects. The courses are focused on introductory levels of applicable content. This program aligns to the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Management program.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

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Courses

Courses- General Education Credits
COMS105 Interpersonal Communications 4.5
or
COMS203 Speech Communications 4.5
 
ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5
ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5
 
GOVT201 American Government and Public Affairs 4.5
or
HIST101 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century 4.5
 
MATH102 Introduction to College Math 4.5
MATH106 Algebra for Business 4.5
PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics 4.5
PSYC102 Introductory Psychology 4.5
SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5
SCI103 Science and Technology- Laboratory Course 1.5
SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5
SCI203 Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course 1.5
SOCL102 Introductory Sociology 4.5
 
UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5
or
HUMELE Humanities Elective 4.5
Total Credit Hours: 57
Courses- Core Credits
BADM150 Contemporary Business Trends 4
FINC225 Financial Statement Analysis 4
HRMT215 Management of Human Resources 4
MGM255 Management Fundamentals 4
 
MGMT115 Introductory Business Practices 4
or
Select four credit hours from 200-300 level business courses 4
 
MGMT235 Business Law I 4
Select four credit hours from 200-300 level business courses 4
ELE Elective 4
UNIV201 Career Planning and Management 4
Total Credit Hours: 36

Total Credit Hours: 93

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Learning Outcomes

ASM Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate an introductory understanding of management functions.
  2. Explain the nature and role of managers in organizations.
  3. Apply professional written and verbal communication

Faculty

Catherine McBride, DBA

Catherine McBride, DBA

Executive Program Director

Dr. Catherine McBride has been at CTU since January 2021, serving as an Executive Program Director for the College of Business and Management. Catherine has been in higher education for 22 years, with 18 years of online education experience across a variety of institutions in varying capacities but always serving non-traditional learners.

Dr. David Gliddon

Dr. David Gliddon

Executive Program Director

Dr. Gliddon is an Executive Program Director in the College of Business and Management. In previous roles at CTU, he was a Program Chair and Lead Faculty. He has taught over 20 courses in the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral programs. He has provided service to the university on a number of committees and special projects.

Accreditations and Alignments

This program is not accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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