Business Management – Associate Degree Program (AAS)

Study business management at Missoula College

Earn your associate degree in business management at Missoula College and graduate as a versatile business strategist who can add value to organizations of all types.

Our two-year program includes coursework and hands-on training in business administration, financial management, communications, sales and negotiations, and marketing. You can specialize your associate degree in entrepreneurship or sales and marketing.

Learn from industry-expert instructors who will teach you cutting-edge best practices, and connect you with internships, job placements, and other professional opportunities that fit your interests and strengths. You’ll also engage in a unique capstone experience designed for a real business.

Other degree options for business at Missoula College

Business Media Design – Certificate of Applied Science

Customer Relations – Certificate of Applied Science

Sales and Marketing – Certificate of Applied Science

What can you do with a business management degree?

The ability to make great business decisions will help you in any environment, at work, and at home. That’s why few degrees are as versatile as business management. Earning your associate degree is also a great way to open new career opportunities while building the groundwork for further study, should you choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Our graduates go on to business management jobs at all levels, in all types of industries and organizations. Some work in sales and marketing, or as managers of local businesses. Others have gone on to start their own successful enterprises. What you do with your business management degree is up to you, but we can help you find your passion and get on the path to your dream job.

Jobs for business management degree graduates

• Sales representative
• Marketing coordinator
• Project manager
• Administrative assistant
• Communications specialist
• Entrepreneur
• Office manager
• Account executive
• Human resources specialist
• Business consultant

Business management salaries

In addition to expanding your career prospects, getting your associate degree can also boost your earning potential. In 2020, associate degree holders earned an average of $8,164 more annually than those with only a high school diploma, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How much you will make depends a lot on the type of work you pursue — the salary for business management degree graduates will vary from job to job. Here are median salaries for several popular business management jobs, based on recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• Insurance sales agents: $52,180
• Public relations specialists: $62,810
• Human resources specialists: $63,490
• Administrative services and facilities managers: $98,890

Experiential learning in the business management degree

The associate degree in business management at Missoula College features a required internship course — a supervised field experience in which you’ll gain practical, real-world training working within a professional business environment.

Other business management courses offer even more opportunities for hands-on learning. As part of your capstone, you’ll learn business principles needed to start and operate a small business — including developing a business plan, identifying sources of capital formation, managing growth, and marketing new ventures.

In the Interactive Web course, you’ll build a website from planning to publication, working on everything from content development to design and layout.

Career development in the business management associate degree

In a time when automation is replacing jobs in all business sectors, good decision-making skills are more valued than ever. Teaching students this skill is a primary focus of our business management courses.

Our associate degree program focuses on in-demand workforce skills that will get you high-paying business management jobs right out of school. We also provide internship and apprenticeship opportunities through industry partnerships. The career readiness skills you learn in the business management program will be foundational to your success.

When you graduate, you can count on having the skills you need to succeed in a competitive business environment, regardless of the changes tomorrow brings.

What classes are required for an associate degree in business management?

Business management courses at Missoula College explore a wide range of topics, including marketing, personal finance, accounting, advertising, sales and customer service management, social media, public relations, and information technology. Concentrations are available in entrepreneurship or sales and marketing.

View all classes for the associate degree in business management.