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Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology
The industrial management specialization serves the needs of students who are interested in advancing in a career, updating
skills and learning new management techniques.
Career Opportunities
Industrial management is primarily concerned with planning, organizing and controlling the manufacturing operation, including
supervisory and management techniques and systems used in production.
Graduates with an industrial management major have the skills to work in a variety of positions, including project management,
quality control, industrial sales, applications, logistics and front-line supervision. Through class discussions, case studies
and special projects, students learn to motivate and hire employees, keep accurate financial records and promote a small business.
A sequence of courses in human relations and resource management, occupational safety and hygiene, and statistical process
control provides students with specialized knowledge and practical skills in industrial management.
Curriculum
The goal of the major is to provide students with a solid foundation in business by enhancing written and oral communication
skills, critical thinking abilities, and familiarity with business and manufacturing concepts.
Program Requirements
Communication (6 hours minimum)
English
Speech and Written Communication
General Studies (9 hours minimum)
Economics
Social or Natural Science or Humanities
Basic Courses (17 hours minimum)
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Business Courses (12 hours)
Human Resource Management
Accounting
Finance
Industrial Management Courses (18 hours)
Management & Supervision
Occupational Safety
Quality Control
Production Management
Students who intend to complete the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree should enroll in the associate
of science degree, which only includes courses that transfer to the BSBA.
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