Business Management
The Olympic College Business Management program prepares students for leadership roles in retail sales, public service, government and small business environments. The program mission is “To assist individuals in mastering the management/leadership relationship while adapting strategies that foster personal growth, technological skills, and ability to change in a dynamic global business environment.”
At the end of the program, successful students will be able to:
- Articulate the relationship of leadership and how it relates to functions of management.
- Use basic accounting information and quantitative analysis to suggest effective solutions to business problems and situations as they relate to management, investors, creditors and government agencies.
- Effectively use oral and written communication skills as they relate to business environments.
- Effectively use computer software to research and organize information, supporting management information systems and decision making.
- Evaluate and suggest improvements to product/service delivery in meeting customer and marketplace needs.
- Show respect and ability to work with diverse individuals and teams.
- Analyze legal and ethical implications of business conduct.
- Develop strategies that foster personal growth and ability to change in a global business environment.
DEGREES
Associate in Technical Arts
Certificate of Proficiency
Certificates of Recognition
- Sales and Marketing (19 credits)
- Small Business (15-19 credits)
- Supervisory/Human Resource Skills (19 credits)
Transfer/Articulation Program
- The Evergreen State College
CAREER OPTIONS
- Civil & Public Service Management
- Financial Institution Managers
- Health Service Administrators
- Marketing Manager
- Office Manager
- Sales Management
- Small Business Owner
MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE IN WASHINGTON STATE
$18.20 - $32.04
ADVISORS:
Stephen Quinn (Entry Advisor)
Phone: 360.475.7345
Email: squinn@olympic.edu
Hella-Ilona Johnson
Phone: 360.475.7383
Email: hjohnson@olympic.edu
Kandace MacKaben
Phone: 360.432.5407
Email: kmackaben@olympic.edu
Source: 2012 Olympic College Workforce Development "Red Book"
