Business Management

Prepare for leadership in today’s business world with OCC’s Business Management program. Gain practical skills, flexible learning options, and a strong foundation for career advancement or transfer to a four-year university.

 

Become a Leader

The associate degree in business management helps prepare you for positions with:

• Supervisory responsibility
• Entry-level management
• Team leader roles

 

Build a Solid Foundation

You will gain a solid business foundation to build on with a bachelor's degree in fields such as:

• Business
• Marketing
• Hospitality
• Public relations
• Administrative management
• Transportation
• Training and development
• Social and community service
• General management

 

Learn Skills You Can Apply

You will benefit from in-class experiences to give you the skills necessary to navigate the corporate world. Project topics are kept vague so you can hone in on the topics you are interested in.

 

Learn the technical skills:

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Adobe
• Data Analytics

 

Gain the soft skills:

• Presentations
• Working with a group
• Business writing

 

Develop & Discover Your Interests

You will take OCC’s Intro to Business class which helps you explore the different areas of business. This is a great course to help you decide which major you would like to focus on.

In the Management class, you will focus on real-world topics such as the dynamics of managing a team.

 

Start Your Career Now

Students with this degree have gone on to work in the automotive, banking and mortgage industry at companies such as:

• Genesis Credit Union
• United Wholesale Mortgage
• Volkswagen

 

Transfer with Ease

Build on the foundation that OCC provides you with. Students easily transfer to a four-year college such as:

• Walsh College
• Wayne State University
• Oakland University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Central Michigan University
• Western Michigan University and more

 

Join the Workforce in an In-Demand Career

Top entry-level positions students start their career in after transferring to a four-year college are:

• Sales and customer service representative
• Account Liaison
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Logistics 

 

 

Benefit From One-On-One Mentoring

Your instructors are here to help you, whether it’s reviewing your resume, sharing their experienced advice and one-on-one mentoring.

 

Find an Internship

OCC’s Career Services works with the business management program to help support workforce development and also help you find an internship.

 

Credential Received

Business Management (MGT.BUS.AAS)

 

Get Started Today

• Apply to OCC. If you’re not already an OCC student, create a profile and complete our application.
• On the application, select “Associate in General Studies” or “Associate in General Studies (100% Online).”
• Existing OCC students can update their academic program using the Change of Program Form.

 

 

Prepare to Transfer – Even if You Are Not Planning to Today! 

Maximize your OCC-applicable credits upon transfer. Plan early and work with an OCC counselor or advisor throughout your OCC experience. If you pursue an associate in applied science, you may satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement by taking as few as four additional courses. Save time, money and aggravation!

Whatever your program of study, OCC has many Transfer Credit Agreements with colleges and universities to help you navigate your way to a bachelor's degree. View the College Transfer Success Guide for more information.