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The Department of Business Studies at Manchester Community College offers a Management Associate Degree and a Management Certificate.

The Associate in Science degree in Management emphasizes broad management competencies in finance, marketing, human resources, economics, law, and computers. All of these competencies are needed in industry, non-profit, and service organizations. The study of management focuses on how organizations develop and use strategies to compete in domestic and global arenas within the increasingly complex and changing social, political, economic, and technological environment.

Students in the program are encouraged to relate theoretical learning to practice and establish bridges between the classroom and the work environment. The Associate in Science degree in Management provides the framework needed for successful management careers in high-tech industries, manufacturing, banking and finance, health care, communications, service industries, and non-profit organizations.

Program Outcomes

Graduates with an A.S. degree in Management will:

• Know the fundamentals of management theory and practices.
• Demonstrate written and oral proficiency in business communications.
• Understand the foundations and importance of business ethics.
• Possess basic competency in the functional areas of business: accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, computers, economics, and business law.
• Be prepared to enter the workforce in an entry-level management position.
• Possess a solid management foundation for transfer to a four-year college.
• Realize the necessity for a commitment to life-long learning ensure employability.

Transfer Policy

Students may transfer credits earned at other accredited institutions provided a grade of “C” or better has been earned in courses with equivalent content. Appropriate transfer credits may be accepted within a ten-year time frame.

Accreditation

The Department of Business Studies is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Our national accreditation allows our graduates to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in all regions of the country.

Job & Transfer Opportunities

Job Opportunities
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), job prospects for management graduates remain strong. Management ranks in the top five targeted degrees in the service, government, and non-profit sectors.

Transfer Opportunities
The Management degree transfers in its entirety to many four-year colleges and universities. Southern New Hampshire University accepts 90 credits from Manchester Community College and awards scholarships to Manchester Community College management graduates based on academic performance. Plymouth State University, UNH-Manchester, and Franklin Pierce University are other local colleges that accept management graduates. Additionally, credits transfer to ACBSP accredited colleges.

Management Degree Program

Total Credits - 66

Management Certificate

Total Credits - 24

Small Business Management Certificate

New for 2008, the Department of Business Studies offers a Small Business Management Certificate.

This Small Business Management Certificate will teach the student how to set up and manage a business. It will cover all aspects of running a business starting with creating a successful business plan, setting up and maintaining the books, hiring and managing employees, to promoting the business. The design of this certificate is really for the technical trade person or small business owner that has the technical skills and now wants to learn how to run the business.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates with a certificate in Small Business Management will:

• Create a viable business plan to set up a business and secure financing if needed.
• Learn how to set up, enter transactions, and create reports in QuickBooks software. Additionally, the student will learn about the various IRS reports needed once employees are hired.
• Be aware of the various types of business insurance that are needed and how to obtain them.
• Be able to apply management techniques for effectively dealing with and motivating employees. The student will also learn human resource laws for hiring, firing and handling daily employee issues.
• Effectively know how to market and promote the business.
• Be aware of business and contract laws and how it relates to their business practices.

Total Credits - 18