Be the Boss
Launch your management career in just two years.
Get ready to lead. This high-quality, ACBSP-accredited degree at Owens opens doors across industries—from retail and restaurants to healthcare and human resources to construction and manufacturing, and beyond.
You’ll be prepared for management roles that drive success in dynamic fields like retail, healthcare, government services and countless other industries.
Build these savvy skills as you establish yourself as a leader:
- Accounting
- Business law
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Technical prowess
Small Classes. Expert Guidance. Online Option.
At Owens, you have a team of dedicated, experienced professionals guiding you. In turn, your faculty will be supported by an Advisory Committee of local professionals.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals. With an online option the program provides flexibility for working professionals to balance their studies with personal and career commitments.
Award Type
Associate of Applied Business (AAB)
Department
Department of Business Technologies
Required Credit Hours
62-65
Poised for Success
100%
Student learning objectives met (2021)
ACBSP
Accredited program
14:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
Comprehensive Skills to Solve Complex Challenges
Graduate from this program with the confidence and expertise to lead. Blend practical theory with real-world applications with courses in accounting, marketing, management theory, business law and more.
During the business capstone in your fourth semester, you’ll apply your education directly to real-life business situations. Analyze case students, research and simulations to pinpoint potential business problems and create practical solutions.
Set yourself apart with a Management Certificate, a perk of Owen’s Business Management Technology AAB.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Recognize ethical, legal and socially responsible business practices.
- Identify, analyze and develop possible solutions for organizational issues utilizing appropriate business and technological tools.
- Demonstrate leadership and the ability to manage time, tasks and interpersonal relationships.
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills using the delivery methods appropriate to the business environment.
Career Outcomes
In just two years, you’re ready to oversee operations, guide teams and contribute to strategic decisions. This is where your management journey begins.
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In Their Words
“Owens Community College helped me re-establish a solid foundation for future educational success that will carry over to life success.”
Addison Keiser, Business Management Technology Graduate, ‘22
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.
Bachelor Degree Bound?
The AAS program is for students who plan to go to work right after graduation—no transfer intended.
If you plan to transfer to a four-year program in Business Management after you graduate from Owens, consider starting with the Business Transfer Pathway, AS instead. This transfer-oriented associate of science degree program provides the basic curriculum needed for the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in business.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a global business education accrediting body that recognizes excellence in business education through continuous improvement.