Associate of Science in Management

The Associate of Science in Management is a 93-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado campuses. It consists of 57 general education credit hours and 36 credit hours devoted to the management core.

The program’s core courses are designed to educate students on the various theoretical and applicable uses of managing teams and projects. The courses are focused on introductory levels of applicable content. This program aligns to the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Management program.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Outcomes

The ASM program prepares the student to:

• Identify the general functions of management.
• Demonstrate presentation and composition skills required for professional settings.
• Apply skills necessary for effective management in a multicultural workplace.

ASM program competencies:

• Demonstrate an introductory understanding of management functions.
• Explain the nature and role of managers in organizations.
• Apply professional written and verbal communication

Degree Requirements

Courses- General Education

COMS105	Interpersonal Communication	4.5
	or
COMS203	Speech Communications	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
	or
HIST101	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course	1.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	57

Courses- Core

BADM150	Contemporary Business Trends	4
FINC225	Financial Statement Analysis	4
HRMT215	Management of Human Resources	4
MGM255	Management Fundamentals	4
MGMT115	Introductory Business Practices	4
	or
BUSELE1	Select four credit hours from 200-300 level business courses	4
MGMT235	Business Law I	4
BUSELE2	Select four credit hours from 200-300 level business courses	4
ELE	Elective	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	36

Total Credit Hours: 93

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Virtual Campus

Area of Study

• Business & Management

Degree Level

• Associate