Business Management
| Grantham's Degree Programs | Credit Hours |
| Bachelor’s of Business Management Associate of Business Management |
122 credit hours 62 credit hours |
Program Description
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts in Business Management (AA-BM) provides the student with basic management theories and best practices. Students identify principles related to each of the functional areas of business.
Program Outcomes
At the successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Analyze organizational structures as they relate to mission and strategies;
- Apply basic theories and best practices of business managers and leaders;
- Communicate effectively;
- Identify basic theories, principles, and practices related to each of the functional areas of business; and
- Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BS-BM) engages the student in business problem-solving activities. Students learn to communicate professionally in business situations while exploring legal and regulatory business practices. Economic and entrepreneurial opportunities are explored.
Program Outcomes
At the successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills
- Analyze theories and concepts related to the functional areas of business
- Analyze the basic theories and best practices of business managers and leaders
- Engage in business problem-solving activities
- Communicate effectively and professionally in business situations
- Analyze economic, environmental, political, ethical, legal and regulatory contexts related to global business practice
- Analyze entrepreneurial opportunities for new business ventures
Course Highlights
| BA150 | Principles of Business Management |
| BA260 | Business Law I |
| MA170 | Finite Mathematics |
| BA225 | Managerial Accounting |
| BA330 | Marketing Communications |
| BA420 | Organizational Behavior |
To view the curriculum in its entirety, please download the University Catalog“College graduates with related experience, a high level of creativity, and strong communication skills should have the best job opportunities.”
U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Specific Information
The Business Management program prepares graduates to enter into a variety of management positions in private organizations producing goods and services and government organizations at the federal, state, and local levels. For example, marketing managers determine the demand for products and services offered by a private organization and its competitors and identify potential customers. Their interaction with internal and external clients will be conducted ethically, efficiently, and effectively in order to produce their desired results in the functional unit of marketing.
In the next 10 years, the field of Human Resources Recruitment Specialists is projected to grow by more than 36,000 positions.
197,000 2006 |
233,000 2016 |
Total number of new jobs and replacement jobs
*2016 total jobs is an estimate
If you choose to work as a Recruitment Specialist, you can expect to earn:
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The top 10% earn: $85,410 |
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The upper 25% earn: $62,100 |
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The median earn: $44,380 |
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The lower 25% earn: $34,030 |
Job Market
In 2006, there were more than 197,000 Recruitment Specialist positions.
Available positions include:
- Employment Specialist
- Recruiter
- Human Resources Assistant
- Employer Relations Representative
The information on Job Titles, Salary, and Job Growth was assembled using information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are not promises or guarantees, and they should not take the place of prospective students doing their own research on other possible career outcomes.
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