Management & Supervisory Development -
Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Management and Supervisory Development Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares experienced workers for entry into management or supervisory occupations in a variety of businesses and industries. The Management and Supervisory Development Associate of Applied Science degree program provides learning opportunities which 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, labor relations, employee evaluation, and employee counseling and disciplinary action. Graduates of the program receive a Management and Supervisory Development Associate of Applied Science degree, with an option of a specialization in one of five areas.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A graduate may find employment as a management and/or supervisor assistant or trainee or in related employment.

PROGRAM LENGTH
A minimum of 110 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 7 - 8 quarters.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores.) Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

General Core Courses

Area I Communication (10)
ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric 5
SPC 191 Introduction to Speech 5

Area II Natural Sciences/Mathematics (5)
MAT 191 College Algebra 5

Area III Humanities/Fine Arts (5)
(choose one of the following four)
ENG 193 Literature and Composition 5
HUM 191 Introduction to Humanities 5
MUS 191 Music Appreciation 5
ART 191 Art Appreciation 5

Area IV Social Sciences (10)
ECO 191 Principles of Economics 5
PSY 191 Introductory Psychology 5

Occupational Courses

MSD 100 Principles of Management 5
MSD 104 Human Resource Management 5
MSD 101 Organizational Behavior 5
MSD 103 Leadership 5
MSD 106 Performance Management 5
MSD 113 Business Ethics 5
MSD 114 Management Communications Technologies 5
MSD 210 Team Project 5
MSD 220 Management Occupation Based Instruction 3
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
(and one of the following two)
MSD 109 Managerial Accounting & Finance 5
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting 6
(and one of the following two)
MSD 102 Employment Law 5
MKT 103 Business Law 5

Specialization Area (Choose one of the following specialization areas)

General Management
*MSD xxx Elective 5
*MSD xxx Elective 5
*MSD xxx Elective 5
*XXX xxx Elective 5

Human Resource Management
MSD 105 Labor Management Relations 5
MSD 107 Employee Training and Development 5
XXX xxx Electives 5
(and one of the following two)
MSD 205 Service Sector Management 5
MSD 206 Project Management (5)

Operations Management
MSD 107 Employee Training and Development 5
MSD 202 Production/Operation Management 5
MSD 206 Project Management 5
XXX xxx Elective 5

Service Sector Management
MSD 107 Employee Training and Development 5
MSD 115 Retail Management 5
MSD 205 Service Sector Management 5
XXX xxx Elective 5

Small Business Management
MSD 115 Retail Management 5
MSD 116 Business Plan Development 5
MSD 117 Small Business Management 5
XXX xxx Elective 5
*To be chosen in consultation with program advisor

Technical Specialist Option

Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses
MSD 100 Management Principles 5
MSD 101 Organizational Behavior 5
MSD 104 Human Resource Management 5
SCT100 Introduction of Microcomputers 3
MSD xxx Management Electives 20
(to be selected in consultation with major department)
XXX xxx Departmentally Directed Electives 32
(choose 32 hours as specified by major department)

(and one of the following two)
MSD 109 Managerial Accounting & Finance 5
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting 6

(and one of the following two)
MSD 102 Employment Law 5
MKT 103 Business Law 5