Organizational Management
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Organizational Management program is designed with a customized curriculum specific to the student's individual needs in addition to the knowledge and skills needed in today's changing workplace. The program provides leadership and communication skills and techniques for planning, organizing, leading and controlling business situations. This program also emphasizes procedures for effective resource allocation. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Organizational Leadership is fully embedded in this AAS.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Organizational Management (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3727
Total credits required
61-68
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills. (GBS120, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU])
- Critically evaluate the alternatives faced in business decision making to select the most effective and efficient solution. (GBS110, GBS151, MGT101, MGT175, MGT229, MGT251, TQM240, (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Recognize ethical, legal, and global dimensions in business practice and how business integrates social responsibility into operations/decision making. (BPC110, CIS105, GBS110, GBS151, MGT101, MGT175, MGT229, MGT251, TQM240, [SB])
- Research, locate, and evaluate business information in order to support evidence-based decisions. (BPC110, CIS105, GBS110 , GBS120, GBS151, MGT101, MGT175, MGT229, MGT251, TQM240, [FYC], [SB])
- Use team collaboration to solve business problems. (BPC110, CIS105, GBS110, GBS151, MGT101, MGT229, MGT251,(COM), [HU])
- Apply current technology to specific business tasks. (BPC110, CIS105)
- Evaluate organizational structures and the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in a business setting. (GBS151, MGT175, MGT101, MGT229, TQM240)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 19-22 | |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| Certificate of Completion in Organizational Leadership (5731) - Requirements listed below | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) | 3 |
| GBS110 | Human Relations in Business and Industry (3) OR | |
| MGT251 | Human Relations in Business (3) | 3 |
| GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | 3 |
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGT175 | Business Organization and Management (3) OR | |
| TQM240 | Project Management in Quality Organizations (3) | 3 |
| MGT101 | Techniques of Supervision (3) OR | |
| MGT229 | Management and Leadership I (3) | 3 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 20 | |
| Students must choose 20 industry/job related course credits from any MCCCD occupational program and/or Academic Certificate. | ||
| Industry/job related course credits must include a minimum of 9 credits with a common subject or theme. Program of study must be approved by the business department chair or designee. | ||
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-27 | |
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-17 | |
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication area. | ||
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent by assessment | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-5 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. | 3-5 | |
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area. | 4 | |
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