Program Details
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management
Associate of Applied ScienceSouthwest Virginia Community College
With the development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a demand for qualified personnel to assist business management in this economic growth. The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Management is designed for individuals who seek employment in business management immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. This program prepares students for employment in such positions as Administrative Assistant Trainee, Branch Manager Trainee, Department Head, Manager of Small Business, Manager Trainee, Office Manager, and Executive Assistant.
Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the importance of professionalism in the work environment and its relationship to organizational structure and culture. 2. Demonstrate the importance of communication in achieving operational results in organizations. 3. Apply a critical thinking/problem solving process for making a viable choice among a variety of options. 4. Evaluate organizational decisions with consideration of the political, legal and ethical aspects of business. 5. Assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the business environment. 6. Relate basic management theories to the supervisory/management of basic business functions. 7. Prepare, use, and analyze financial information of business organizations to support decision making.
Program Overview & Guidance

Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | Degree can be earned 100 percent online |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Includes two international focused courses: Introduction to International Business and International Marketing |
Doing More With Your Degree | The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Business Management is designed for individuals who seek employment in business management immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum or may opt to transfer for a bachelor's degree at one of SWCC's articulated four-year colleges or universities. |
Program Successes & Highlights | Completely online. |
Related Programs & Certifications

Program Credit Requirements

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | No |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management-Marketing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Management with a Specialization in Human Resource | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Management with a Specialization in Marketing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management with a Specialization in Admin Support | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Graphic Imaging Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Automotive Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Project Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Marketing - Marketing Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Marketing - Warehousing and Distribution Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Marketing - Electronic Commerce Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Eastern Shore Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Eastern Shore Community College | Associate Applied Science Degree in Business Management with Information Technology Specialization | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Germanna Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Project Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Digital Marketing Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Northern Virginia Community College | Business Management, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Northern Virginia Community College | Contract Management, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management - Computer Support Specialist | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management - General Business | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management - Hardware and Software Support | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Marketing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Rappahannock Community College | AAS Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management - Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management - Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Management (Maritime Logistics) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Management (Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management and Leadership | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Bridgewater College | Business Administration Major - BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Randolph-Macon College | Business - Finance (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Randolph-Macon College | Business - Management (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Randolph-Macon College | Business - Marketing (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

Cost To Complete
