Associate of Arts Management and Supervision

This Management AA degree program prepares students to progress in their careers and educational paths. For those who are currently working ,this program will provide them with the knowledge and skills to move up the career ladder to a manager role or to progress further along a supervisor/manager career path. For those preparing to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree in business, these courses fulfill several transfer requirements.

Courses required for this degree build and upgrade skills in leading and managing people while enhancing individual and organizational effectiveness within the workplace. Courses focus on the traditional managerial framework of leading, organizing, planning, communicating, training, and controlling. Coursework emphasizes embracing diversity within organizations and creating inclusive organizational cultures.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will:

1.    Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.

2.    Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.

3.    Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today’s multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.

 To earn an AA degree, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units;
2. Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework;
3. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students should consult with their counselor before enrolling in a major course on a Pass/No Pass basis, as some CSUs may have limitations on which major courses can be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

Advising Note: Students planning to transfer to a CSU (California State University) campus MUST complete an Oral Communication (COMM) course (CSU Minimum Admissions Requirement). Oral Communication courses are noted in the following GE areas: CSU GE (Area A1) or  IGETC (Area 1C).

 

Program Requirements:

 

Required Core Courses (21 units)	Units
Bus 1	Introduction to Business	3
Bus 5	Business Law I	3
CAOT 85	Microcomputer Office Applications:  Spreadsheet	3
Mgmt 2	Organization and Management Theory	3
Mgmt 31	Human Relations for Employees	3
Mgmt 33	Personnel Management	3
Supv 1	Elements of Supervision	3
	Total Required Major Units	21
Electives:
Acctg 1	Introductory Accounting I	5
Acctg 2	Introductory Accounting II	5
Bus 6	Business Law II	3
Econ 1	Principles of Economics I	3
Econ 2	Principles of Economics II	3

 

General Education - certified completion of one of the following:

• California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth)

OR

• Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

The eventual goal is for this program to graduate a cohort of 30 – 40students each academic year.  The courseswill be scheduled on a consistent rotating basis and the program marketed tocreate a growing interest and enrollment in the program. 

Associate inArts in Management / Supervision is intended for students who are interested intransferring to a 4-year university as well as for students who are interestedin entering or promoting in the workplace to a supervisory level position. 

Program Requirements:

 

Required Core Courses (21 units)	Units
Bus 1	Introduction to Business	3
Bus 5	Business Law I	3
CAOT 85	Microcomputer Office Applications:  Spreadsheet	3
Mgmt 2	Organization and Management Theory	3
Mgmt 31	Human Relations for Employees	3
Mgmt 33	Personnel Management	3
Supv 1	Elements of Supervision	3
	Total Required Major Units	21
Electives:
Acctg 1	Introductory Accounting I	5
Acctg 2	Introductory Accounting II	5
Bus 6	Business Law II	3
Econ 1	Principles of Economics I	3
Econ 2	Principles of Economics II	3

 

GeneralEducation - certified completion of one of the following:

• California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth)

OR

• Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Bus 1	Intro to Business	3	Y1, S1
Bus 5	Business Law	3	Y1, S2
CAOT 85	Spreadsheets	3	Y1, S2
Mgmt 2	Org and Mgmt Theory	3	Y1, S1
Mgmt 31	Human Relations & Employees	3	Y2, S2
Mgmt 33	Personnel Mgmt	3	Y2, S2
Supv 1	Elements of Supervision	3	Y2, S1

Business Dept

Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los Angeles Mission College, West Los Angeles College, Cerritos College

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