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Business Management Technology - A.A.B.

With a focus on hands-on experience and practical skills, our associate degree program prepares you for a variety of roles in business and technology. Students can specialize in marketing/sales, management, entrepreneurship, logistics or supply chain management, or they can take a 2+2 articulation pathway toward the B.B.A. degree. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career.

Robert Antenucci, Ph.D

Assistant Professor, Business Management
330-675-8826
rantenuc@kent.edu

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Associate of Applied Business Degree in Business Management Technology

Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ's Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology offers students a practical, career-focused education in essential business principles. The program emphasizes hands-on learning in areas such as marketing, financial management, human resources, and business communication, preparing students to navigate and support everyday business operations. With a focus on skill development, students gain experience with the tools and techniques needed to succeed in entry-level roles, including supervisor, team leader, and administrative manager. Graduates are equipped with the foundational knowledge and technical skills to thrive in various industries or to pursue further studies in business management.

Program Information for Business Management Technology - A.A.B.

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Business degree in Business Management Technology provides students with a core consisting of communication, management, accounting, marketing, e-commerce, economics and liberal arts courses. Students may have the opportunity to participate in internships to link theory with hands-on practice.

The Business Management Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Business Administration concentration articulates with the Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State.
  • The Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration allows students to become knowledgeable in the process and supervision of the movement of products from the point origin to the point of consumption for consumers, business and other organizations.
  • The Management and Entrepreneurship concentration comprises coursework in management, entrepreneurship and and productivity applications.
  • The Marketing/Sales concentration comprises coursework in management, advertising, customer service and productivity applications.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries*

Administrative services managers

  • 4.6% about as fast as the average
  • 271,200 number of jobs
  • $108,390 potential earnings

General and operations managers

  • 4.4% about as fast as the average
  • 3,712,900 number of jobs
  • $102,950 potential earnings

Management analysts

  • 8.8% much faster than the average
  • 1,075,100 number of jobs
  • $101,190 potential earnings

Project management specialists

  • 5.6% faster than the average
  • 1,046,300 number of jobs
  • $100,750 potential earnings

Sales managers

  • 4.7% about as fast as the average
  • 619,500 number of jobs
  • $138,060 potential earnings

Social and community service managers

  • 6.4% faster than the average
  • 219,800 number of jobs
  • $78,240 potential earnings

Admissions for Business Management Technology - A.A.B.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Explain the differences between business disciplines.
  • Recognize and define common business terms and concepts.
  • Recognize and define financial concepts and terms related to business.
  • Identify key marketing terms and strategies.
  • Explain the basics of business law and why ethics are needed in business.
  • Describe and practice effective teamwork and communication.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACTT 11000ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL 4
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
BMRT 11009INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 3
BMRT 21011FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3
BMRT 21050FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING TECHNOLOGY 3
BMRT 21052PROFESSIONAL SELLING TECHNIQUES 3
IT 11000INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
BMRT 21000BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS I 3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
3
13
3
3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)1
Concentrations
Choose from the following:15
Business Administration
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Management and Entrepreneurship
Marketing/Sales
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
1

Students planning to pursue the B.B.A. degree are recommended to take MATH 11010 or MATH 11012 or MATH 12002.

Business Administration Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACTT 11001ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL 4
BMRT 21004BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Electives5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BMRT 22000GLOBAL LOGISTICS 3
BMRT 22099CAPSTONE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3
BMRT 31005PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 3
BMRT 32020LEAN SUSTAINABILITY 1
Concentration Elective, choose from the following: 3
Accounting Technology (ACTT) Course
Business Management Technology (BMRT) Course
Information Technology (IT) Course
Insurance Studies (INS) Course
Office Technology (OTEC) Course
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Elective2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Management and Entrepreneurship Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BMRT 21008CASE STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
BMRT 21020INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
BMRT 31009SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following: 3
Accounting Technology (ACTT) Course
Business Management Technology (BMRT) Course
Information Technology (IT) Course
Insurance Studies (INS) Course
Office Technology (OTEC) Course
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Elective3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Marketing/Sales Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BMRT 21008CASE STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
BMRT 21053ADVERTISING IN BUSINESS 3
BMRT 31009SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
BMRT 36415CUSTOMER SERVICE 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
Accounting Technology (ACTT) Course
Business Management Technology (BMRT) Course
Information Technology (IT) Course
Insurance Studies (INS) Course
Office Technology (OTEC) Course
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmaps

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!ACTT 11000 ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL 4
!BMRT 11000 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
IT 11000 INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!BMRT 11009 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 3
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
Concentration Requirement or General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!BMRT 21000 BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS I 3
!BMRT 21011 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3
!BMRT 21050 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING TECHNOLOGY 3
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
Concentration Requirement or General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!BMRT 21052 PROFESSIONAL SELLING TECHNIQUES 3
Concentration Requirements and/or General Electives 10
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

  • Delivery
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center
    • Leavittsburg, Ohio (Management and Entrepreneurship concentration and Marketing/Sales concentration only)
    • Lisbon, Ohio (Management and Entrepreneurship concentration only)

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Business Management Technology - A.A.B.

Graduates of Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s A.A.B. Degree in Business Management Technology are well-prepared for entry-level careers in business administration, operations, and management support. The program’s hands-on curriculum emphasizes practical skills in business operations, supervision, and resource management, equipping students to assist in the effective functioning of various organizational settings. Graduates often pursue roles as administrative coordinators, operations assistants, customer service managers, and sales associates, contributing to fields such as retail management, small business operations, and administrative support.

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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