UMC offers Two Associate Degree Options:

Associate in Science (A.S.) in Business
The A.S. degree in business prepares students for transfer to an upper division baccalaureate program.

• Program outcomes: graduates will
  
  
  • demonstrate a basic understanding of business decision-making;
  • demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively;
  • demonstrate a basic understanding of computer software applications;
  • demonstrate basic knowledge of ethical/environmental issues;
  • demonstrate basic knowledge and competency in the application of business management and marketing skills;
  • demonstrate understanding and capability in business sufficient for transition to a bachelor of science degree program.


• Business—General Course Requirements (A.S.)
  Degree Requirements: A minimum of 64 credits is required for graduation, at least half of which must be in general education courses.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) in Marketing and Management
The marketing and management program prepares students for supervisory or entry-level management positions in business organizations. Career options include retail store manager, assistant general manager, physical distribution manager, sales representative, purchasing agent, warehouse manager, and consumer service manager

• Program outcomes graduates will:

  • demonstrate a basic understanding of business decision-making;
  • demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively;
  • demonstrate a basic understanding of computer software applications;
  • demonstrate basic knowledge of ethical/environmental issues;
  • demonstrate basic knowledge and competency in the application of business management skills;
  • demonstrate the capability to directly apply basic management leadership skills and principles to functional areas in a variety of career options.
  
  

Marketing and management career options with an Associates Degree from UMC include but are not limited to:

• Retail store managers
• Assistant general managers
• Physical distribution managers
• Sales representatives
• Purchasing agents
• Warehouse managers
• Consumer service managers
• Small business operators or proprietors
• Marketing research assistants
• Sales and merchandise managers

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