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:
100% of this program can be taken online. Online courses are delivered in two main formats.
Students can take these classes entirely online — anywhere, anytime. Online Anytime courses really give students the flexibility to work and learn at their own pace and on their own terms.
School Year: 2025–26
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 | $2,873 | $2,873 | $1,989 | $3,315 | $2,873 | $13,923 |
| 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.) | $606 | $598 | $474 | $300 | $350 | $2,328 |
| Course/Section Fees | $26 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26 |
| 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 | $3,555 | $3,521 | $2,513 | $3,665 | $3,273 | $16,527 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $221 (In-State), $296 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change.
To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
School Year: 2025–26
Program Entry Semester: Fall, Spring
| Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| In-State Tuition | $1,989 | $1,989 | $3,978 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $200 | $558 | $758 |
| Course/Section Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $2,239 | $2,597 | $4,836 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $221 (In-State), $296 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change. To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
Sample classes in the Business Administration: Management program include:
Students are encouraged to join the Kirkwood chapter of Future Business Leaders of America, INC. (FBLA). FBLA is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world, helping more than 230,000 members prepare for careers in business each year.
FBLA is a recognized member of the National Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations (NCC-CTSO). CTSOs are co-curricular groups that help students in career and technical education programs further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.
Customize your degree and boost your resume with Kirkwood’s certificate options. Students in the Business Administration: Management program can specialize in:
Career opportunities 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.