The two-year A.A.S. Management program provides an extensive selection of introductory, advanced, general, and technical management courses. The degree is designed for someone who would like to develop management skills for career advancement.
This program offers many management electives and general electives to provide students the opportunity to take courses that fit their specific needs.
Certificate options are available for students who want to specialize in human resources, project management, entrepreneurship, social media, global perspectives, technical accounting, retail marketing, and sales.
In 2019, this program was ranked a Top 25 Online Business Administration Degree by Great Value Colleges.
Kirkwood is the affordable option! We offer more than $3 million in scholarships every year.
Graduates of the management program will be able to:
Online Option
100% of this program can be taken online.
FlexFORWARD Option
This program is also offered online in a flexible, accelerated format with FlexForward.
School Year: 2023–24
Program Entry Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 13 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 63 |
| In-State Tuition | $2,730 | $2,730 | $1,890 | $3,150 | $2,730 | $13,230 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $250 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $756 | $634 | $474 | $542 | $566 | $2,972 |
| Course/Section Fees | $35 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $3,571 | $3,414 | $2,414 | $3,742 | $3,346 | $16,487 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $208 (In-State), $281 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
Customize your degree and boost your resume with Kirkwood’s certificate options. Students in the Business Administration: Management program can specialize in:
Sample classes in the Business Administration: Management program include:
Do you see yourself as the leader of a team? The Business Administration: Management program is designed to help you develop the management skills needed for career advancement. With a large number of management electives, you can tailor the program to fit your specific needs. In addition, you can increase your marketability with various certificate options so you can achieve your career goals. Potential careers include:
To provide accessible delivery and diverse management skills to prepare students for employment in the fields of global perspectives, human resources, project management, technical accounting, entrepreneurship, and sales.