Management, A.A.S.
Prairie State College’s Management A.A.S. program offers hands-on training in organizational leadership, business strategies, and operational management. Designed for students seeking immediate employment or further education, this program equips you with practical skills to excel in various management roles.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Management?
With this degree, you can pursue entry-level management roles in various industries
or transfer to a four-year college to continue your education in business or management.
The program provides the skills needed for supervisory positions, team leadership,
and organizational problem-solving, helping you build a foundation for a successful
management career.
Graduates with an Associate in Applied Science in Management are prepared to enter
the workforce in entry-level management positions across diverse industries, including
retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and services. Career opportunities include management
trainee, supervisor, operations coordinator, and administrative manager. The demand
for skilled managers continues to grow as organizations seek professionals who can
lead teams and improve business efficiency.
Suggested Curriculum
This program is designed for working adults who wish to develop or enhance skills
for positions of greater responsibility. The program draws from business, finance,
and economics to give prospective supervisors and managers guidelines for directing
the work of others in a business environment and institutional organizations.
Area A: Communication (6 credits)
- ENG 101 Composition I (C1 900) - with a grade of C or better
- COMM 101 Principles of Communication (C2 900)
Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)
Select one course from Area B
Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)
- MATH 112 General Education Mathematics (IAI: M1 904)
or - MATH 115 General Education Statistics (M1 902)
Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (3-4 credits)
Select one course from Area D
Area E: Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)
- ECON 201 Macroeconomic Principles (S3 901)
- BUS 101 Introduction to Business
- BUS 104 Professionalism in the Workplace
- BUS 105 Human Relations
- BUS 127 Business Communications
- BUS 131 Financial Accounting (IAI: BUS 903)
- BUS 132 Managerial Accounting (IAI: BUS 904)
- BUS 170 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- BUS 204 Business Ethics
- BUS 210 Business Law and Its Legal Environment
- BUS 241 Principles of Management
- BUS 242 Human Resources Management
- BUS 251 Principles of Marketing
- ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (BUS 902)
- BUS 103 Business Mathematics
- BUS 120 Sales
- BUS 261 Advertising (IAI: MC 912)
- BUS 298 Seminar
- BUS 299 Internship
- ECON 202 Microeconomic Principles (S3 902)
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
Faculty Contact Information
Colleen Ivancic
Associate Professor, Accounting and Business
Email: civancic@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3664
Office: 2182
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