Overview
Offered at the Augusta and Thomson campuses and the Columbia County Center
| Entrance Dates: | Fall, Spring, Summer Terms |
| Length of Program: | Five Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: | 63 |
Program Description: The Business Management program at Augusta Technical College is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students to work in management or supervision positions in businesses and industries. Students are provided with learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates who are experienced workers are prepared to perform management and supervisory functions such as employee training, employee evaluation, employee counseling and disciplinary action. Graduates of the program receive a Business Management Associate of Applied Science degree. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities: Business Management is an exciting and growing field that provides a challenging and rewarding career. A degree in Business Management will prepare you for a career in management or supervision in a variety of businesses and industries.
Curriculum Outline
General Core Courses, 18 credits
General Education Electives, 6 credits
(A complete list of suitable general education degree electives can be found in this catalog at the end of the “Programs of Study” section. Below is a partial list. A minimum of 6 credit hours is required.)
MATH 1101, MATH 1111, ECON 1101, ECON 2105, ECON 2106, ENGL 2130, ARTS 1101, MUSC 1101, THEA 1101: if not already used as a general education requirement
Occupational Courses, 45+ credits
(Completion of one of the following specializations is required)
Human Resource Management
Specific Occupational Courses, 12 credits
| MGMT 2120 | LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS | 3 |
| MGMT 2130 | Employee Training &Development | 3 |
| | |
| MGMT 2205 | Service Sector Management | 3 |
| OR | |
| MGMT 2210 | Project Management | 3 |
| | |
MGMT XXXX
| Guided Electives in area of concentration | 3 |
MGMT Electives (Human Resource Specialization)
(A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following list is required.)
MGMT 2205, MGMT 2210: if not already used as a specific occupational course
Service Sector Management
Specific Occupational Courses, 12 credits
| MGMT 2130 | Employee Training &Development | 3 |
| MGMT 2140 | Retail Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2205 | Service Sector Management | 3 |
MGMT XXXX
| Guided Electives in area of concentration | 3 |
MGMT Electives (Service Sector Specialization)
(A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following list is required.)
General Management
Specific Occupational Courses, 13 credits
Guided Pathway
Augusta Day Program, Fall Start
PROGRAM NAME: Business Management
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 2 Fall Semester
Human Resource Specialty
OR Can take MGMT 2205 in Spring instead
Service Sector Specialty
OR Can take MGMT 2120 in Spring instead
Year 2 Spring Semester
| ACCT 1100 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 4 |
| MGMT 2215 | Team Project | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| General Education Elective | 3 |
Human Resource Specialty
MGMT 2205: (IF) Can take this if MGMT 2210 was not previously taken
Service Sector Specialty
MGMT 2120: (IF) Can take this if MGMT 2210 was not previously taken
The Supervisor/Management Specialist TCC is embedded in the above diploma. See catalog for more detailed course information or consult the program advisor.
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.
Augusta Day Program, Spring Start
PROGRAM NAME: Business Management
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 1 Fall Semester
| MKTG 1130 | Business Regs & Compliance | 3 |
| MGMT 1125 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| MGMT 2115 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| General Education Elective | 3 |
Human Resource Specialty
OR Can take MGMT 2205 in Spring instead
Service Sector Specialty
OR Can take MGMT 2120 in Spring instead
Year 2 Spring Semester
| ACCT 1100 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 4 |
| MGMT 2215 | Team Project | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| General Education Elective | 3 |
Human Resource Specialty
MGMT 2205: (IF) Can take this if MGMT 2210 was not previously taken
Service Sector Specialty
MGMT 2120: (IF) Can take this if MGMT 2210 was not previously taken
Year 2 Summer Semester
The Supervisor/Management Specialist TCC is embedded in the above diploma. See catalog for more detailed course information or consult the program advisor.
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.
Augusta Day Program, Summer Start
PROGRAM NAME: Business Management
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 1 Fall Semester
XXXX XXXX
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| COMP 1000 | Intro to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| MGMT 1120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGMT 2115 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
Year 1 Spring Semester
Human Resource Specialty
OR Can take MGMT 2210 in the Fall instead
Service Sector Specialty
OR Can take MGMT 2210 in the Fall instead
Year 2 Summer Semester
| MGMT 2125 | PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT 2130 | Employee Training &Development | 3 |
| MGMT 2140 | Retail Management | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| General Education Elective | 3 |
Year 2 Fall Semester
Human Resource Specialty
MGMT 2210: (IF) Can take this if MGMT 2205 was not previously taken
Service Sector Specialty
MGMT 2210: (IF) Can take this if MGMT 2120 was not previously taken
The Supervisor/Management Specialist TCC is embedded in the above diploma. See catalog for more detailed course information or consult the program advisor.
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.
Grovetown Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Business Management
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Grovetown Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
XXXX XXXX
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| MGMT 1105 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| MGMT 2125 | PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT 2140 | Retail Management | 3 |
Year 2 Fall Semester
*Note: MKTG 1130 must be taken in Augusta.
Year 2 Spring Semester
XXXX XXXX
| General Education Elective | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| General Education Elective | 3 |
| COMP 1000 | Intro to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| MGMT 2120 | LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS | 3 |
| | |
| ECON 1101 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECON 2105 | MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECON 2106 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.