Business Management Programs

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In order to compete effectively in the 21st century, successful managers and entrepreneurs need strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills. Columbus State’s Business Management curriculum focuses on meeting these requirements for students who wish to attain an Associate Degree in Business Management or who wish to upgrade current job performance skills. The emphasis in the program is on skill applications through the latest teaching techniques and technologies.

Associate Degree Programs

Degrees earned through the Business Department earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) This degree is intended to deliver adequate training to secure work upon graduation in (specify fields) or to transfer to a four-year school.

Business Management Major
Upon completion of the program for an associate degree in Business Management with a Business Management major, the graduate will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the management functions and skills within an organizational system as they interact in a dynamic and diverse global environment.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of current legal, ethical, social, financial, and economic environmental factors as they apply to business.
  • Prepare and present effective written and oral business related reports.
  • Work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Use appropriate technology and other resources to research, analyze and integrate both quantitative and qualitative data to solve business problems.
  • Appropriately apply the management functions both departmentally and to the organization as a whole.
  • Assess and develop individual communication, leadership and team building styles.
  • Recognize and adapt to the communication, leadership and team building styles of others.

Entrepreneurship Major
In addition to the Business Management core outcomes, a graduate pursuing the Entrepreneurship major will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed to start a new business.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the research methods and skills needed to start, expand, or purchase a business.
  • List and explain the major factors influencing the success or failure of a small business.
  • Develop a business plan.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the functional and interpersonal management skills needed to operate a small business.

Certificates

In addition to our Associate Degree Programs, Columbus State offers several Certificate programs for business students.

Accreditation

Columbus State Community College’s Business Management program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Vocational Education Transfer Option with The Ohio State University College of Education

The Business Management program at Columbus State has completed an articulation agreement with the Technical Education and Training Program of The Ohio State University College of Education.

This agreement allows Business Management students to complete their associate degree at Columbus State, transfer their credits to Ohio State, and complete a baccalaureate degree in Technical Education and Training. Students completing the Ohio State program may be eligible for certification by the Ohio Department of Education to teach in related high school career and technical education programs throughout the State of Ohio.

Interested students should contact their assigned faculty advisor for curriculum requirements and additional details. Please note that course requirements for this transfer option may differ from the standard plan of study published in the catalog.

Traditional Classes and Distance Learning Choices at Columbus State

The Business Management program offers traditional and distance learning (DL) options for our students. The traditional classroom experience continues to provide students with quality instruction in a small classroom setting at the downtown campus and off-campus locations. The Business Management program also offers distance learning courses that provide the same high quality learning as traditional instruction, yet with the added flexibility of being able to complete course work online.