Overview

This associate degree in Management at American Public University System seeks to expand your academic and professional development by providing the practical skills required for entry-level supervisory positions and responsibilities in business or government environments. Knowledge from this online associate program can also serve as a springboard to a bachelor's degree.

Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills necessary to be a successful supervisor in a business environment.

• Explain key concepts, methods and practices for managing human capital in an organization.

• Compare and contrast ethical theories as they relate to organizational and individual behavior.

• Prepare a development program for a potential direct report.