Business Management

61–62 Credit Associate Degree

The Business Management Associate Degree program is intended to provide learners with general business skills. Learners will study accounting, management, leadership, business law, human resource management, communication and other topics to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully manage and lead in today's ever-changing global economy.

Approximate Cost

$12,186
Tuition: $9848 , Books: $2338

Starting Salary

$37,306
Average, based on the annual Graduate Outcomes Report

Financial Aid

Available

Available

100% Online

Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

100%
Wausau
100%
Antigo
100%
Medford
100%
Phillips
100%
Spencer
100%
Wittenberg
100%
Online

* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.

Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Control business processes
  • Direct individuals and/or processes to meet organizational goals
  • Organize resources to achieve the goals of the organization
  • Plan the operations of a business across functional areas

Courses

The Business Management Associate Degree is a 61–62 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

First Term

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3.00
POWERPOINT 2016 LEVEL 1 1.00
EXCEL 2016 LEVEL 1 1.00
WORD 2016 LEVEL 1 1.00
TEAM BUILDING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3.00
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3.00
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3.00
INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3.00
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3.00

Second Term

MARKETING PRINCIPLES 3.00
LEADING CHANGE AND DIVERSITY 3.00
LEADING STRATEGICALLY 3.00
ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3.00
MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3.00
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3.00

Third Term

ACCOUNTING 1 4.00
LEAN ORGANIZATIONS 3.00
MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES & LABOR RELATIONS 3.00
INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3.00
ECONOMICS 3.00

Fourth Term

ACCOUNTING 2 4.00
BUSINESS LAW 1 3.00
PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3.00
THE BRANCH: SKILLS ACCELERATOR 2.00
MENTORED BUSINESS EXPERIENCE 3.00
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3.00
INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Transfer Information

The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.

School Name Degree Name
Ashford University B.A. in Business Administration
Bellevue University Online Business and Management
Colorado State University-Global Campus B.S. in Business Management
Franklin University Business Administration
Herzing University BS in Business Management
Lakeland University Business Administration - Management Emphasis
Marian University Management
Northern Michigan University BS in Applied Workplace Leadership
Ottawa University Business Administration
Ottawa University Leadership and Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Systems Analysis
Rasmussen College Accelerated Criminal Justice - Leadership and Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Finance
Rasmussen College Accelerated Healthcare Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Services
Rasmussen College Accelerated Marketing-Digital Marketing
Rasmussen College Accelerated Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Siena Heights University Bachelor of Business Administration
Siena Heights University Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Upper Iowa University Business Administration
UW Green Bay Bachelor of Applied Studies-Integrative Leadership Studies
UW Oshkosh BAS in Organizational Studies
UW Oshkosh BS in Human Services Leadership
UW Stevens Point Bachelor of Applied Studies in Organizational Leadership
UW Stout Business Administration
UW Superior Accounting
UW Superior Business Administration
UW Superior Economics
UW Superior Transportation and Logistics Management
Viterbo University B.B.A. in Organizational Management
Western Governors University B.S. in Accounting
Western Governors University B.S. in Business Management
Western Governors University B.S. in Healthcare Management
Western Governors University B.S. in HR Management
Western Governors University B.S. in IT Management
Western Governors University B.S. in Marketing Management

Admissions Process

Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.

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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. A $30.00 non-refundable application fee is required. Pay at the time you apply or bypass to pay in person within a week of applying.

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What’s Next?

We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.