The Business Management diploma program is designed to prepare students for entry into management positions in a variety of businesses and industries. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in management. Graduates of the program receive a Business Management diploma.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Management diploma program are prepared for employment in a variety of jobs such as small business management, retail management, management trainees, supervisory trainees, entrepreneurship opportunities, leadership, supervisory, and middle management positions in all industries. Positions include, but are not limited to, employee and team leaders, supervisors, and managers in all fields. Business Management graduates will benefit employers by having improved accountability, performance, and supervisory capabilities. Graduates of this program will be better equipped to perform the management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling for optimal results.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Business Management Diploma Curriculum
The curriculum for the Business Management diploma program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, diploma-seeking students must earn a minimum of 47 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 641 contact hours and generally takes 4 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
General Education Core (8 Credits)
Select one (2 Credits)
Occupational Courses (39 Credits)
Select guided electives in area of concentration (6 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $4,700
Fees ($385 per semester): $1,540
Books/Supplies: $1,200
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)