Management Associate of Applied Science Degree

Location(s): In Person and Online

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Program Overview

Major ID: 400A

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

This program provides students with a diversified education and background for positions in management and business.

Employers need employees who can be promoted and succeed in a manager’s role. Practices and concepts will be explored including communication, leadership, planning, organizing, accounting and human resources.

Career Opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow 8% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 883,900 new jobs over the decade.

Program Outcomes

Apply management principles to effectively lead a team in serving internal or external customers.
Apply conceptual, critical, creative thinking skills to resolve business management problems and opportunities.
Exhibit communication skills in expressing ideas, information and proposals.
Analyze the principles of accounting, finance and economics to make effective management decisions.
Describe management issues in supervision, human resources and motivation.
Describe successful customer service and relationship management skills.
Analyze digital, online and technology tools to connect and communicate with staff, internal and externa; customers.
Identify characteristics in decision making that are ethical and socially responsible.

Program Faculty

Craig Maus
craig.maus@saintpaul.edu 651.846.1531

Part-time/Full-time Options

This program can be completed by using a combination of day, evening, Saturday and online courses. Part-time and full-time options are available.

Transfer Opportunities

Saint Paul College has transfer agreements & partnerships between many post-secondary institutions. For more information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer.

Program Requirements

Required Business Core

Professional Component

ACCT 2410 - Financial Accounting 4 Credits
BTEC 1421 - Business Information Applications 1 3 Credits
BUSN 1410 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits
BUSN 1449 - Business Communications 3 Credits
BUSN 2465 - Business Ethics 3 Credits

Required Business Core: 16 Credits

Course

HMRS 1400 - Human Resource Management 3 Credits
HSPM 1410 - Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 Credits
BUSN 1520 - Customer Service 3 Credits
BUSN 1530 - Distribution Management 3 Credits
BUSN 2110 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
BUSN 2450 - Management Fundamentals 3 Credits
BUSN 2459 - Family and Personal Financial Planning 4 Credits
BUSN 2472 - Business Negotiation Skills 3 Credits
BUSN 1475 - Project Management 1 3 Credits

Subtotal: 28 Credits

General Education/MnTC Requirements

Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Course List for each Goal Area

Goal 1: Communication 7 Credits

ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits
COMM 17XX 3 Credits
Goal 3 or Goal 4 3 Credits

Goal 3: Natural Sciences 3 Credits
OR
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3 Credits
Goal 5: History, Social Science, and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits

ECON 1720 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits
OR
ECON 1730 - Microeconomics 3 Credits
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Credits

General Education Requirements: 16 Credits

Course Sequence

The following sequence is recommended for a full-time student; however, this sequence is not required. Contact Program Faculty with questions.

First Semester

HSPM 1410 - Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 Credits (fall only)
BTEC 1421 - Business Information Applications 1 3 Credits
BUSN 1410 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits
BUSN 2450 - Management Fundamentals 3 Credits
ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 16

Second Semester

BUSN 2110 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
HMRS 1400 - Human Resource Management 3 Credits
BUSN 1449 - Business Communications 3 Credits
ECON 1720 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits
OR
ECON 1730 - Microeconomics 3 Credits
Goal 1: COMM 17XX 3 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Third Semester

Goal 3: Natural Sciences 3 Credits
OR
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3 Credits
ACCT 2410 - Financial Accounting 4 Credits
BUSN 1475 - Project Management 1 3 Credits
BUSN 1530 - Distribution Management 3 Credits (fall only)

Total Semester Credits: 13

Fourth Semester

BUSN 1520 - Customer Service 3 Credits (spring only)
BUSN 2459 - Family and Personal Financial Planning 4 Credits (spring only)
BUSN 2465 - Business Ethics 3 Credits
BUSN 2472 - Business Negotiation Skills 3 Credits
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 16

Total Program Credits: 60

The mission of the Business Department at Saint Paul College is to sustain the College mission by providing quality, lifelong business education supported by technology for a diverse, metropolitan student population.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

Information is subject to change. This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract.

Minimum Program Entry Requirements
Students entering this program must meet the following minimum program entry requirements:

Reading: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900

Writing: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900

Arithmetic: Score of 200+

Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites.