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Business Management
The Business Management program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic and competitive business environment. Through a practical and career-focused curriculum, students learn core principles of management, leadership, finance, marketing, and organizational operations.
- Career Path
- Business
Programs
Business Management - General Business, A.A.S.
The Business program provides distinctive learning that actively engages students, faculty, and the business community in developing knowledge and skills relevant for success in a complex global economy. The majority of Americans make their living in business, regardless of their academic major. The job market is opening up for individuals with an associate degree in business. The program offers an AA and AAS degrees with certificates in several specializations.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Business Management. Students may choose from one of the following two specializations: General or Human Resource Management.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates
The Business Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Student Achievement
|
Graduates 2025 |
Majors 2025 |
Unduplicated |
3 Year Placement (17-18 to 19-20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 2,018 | 6,483 | 85% |
Students will be able to:
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Identify essential management skills necessary for career success.
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Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business.
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Construct a business plan.
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Examine the role of strategic human resource planning in support of organizational mission and objectives.
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- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Business Management - General Business, A.A.S. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Business Management - Human Resource Management - Specialization, A.A.S.
The AAS in Human Resource Management Specialization provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in the human resources area including benefits, compensation, and other aspects of human resource management.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Business Management. Students may choose from one of the following two specializations: General or Human Resource Management.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates
The Business Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Student Achievement
|
Graduates 2025 |
Majors 2025 |
Unduplicated |
3 Year Placement (17-18 to 19-20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 2,018 | 6,483 | 85% |
Students will be able to:
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Identify essential management skills necessary for career success.
-
Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business.
-
Construct a business plan.
-
Examine the role of strategic human resource planning in support of organizational mission and objectives.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
-
- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Business Management - Human Resource Management - Specialization, A.A.S to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Business Management - Entrepreneurship, C1
The Business Management-Entrepreneurship certificate provides students with instruction in entrepreneurial skills, business principles, accounting, and real life experiences through cooperative education. The program is designed to assist students in starting their own businesses.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Business Management. Students may choose from one of the following two specializations: General or Human Resource Management.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The Business Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Student Achievement
|
Graduates 2025 |
Majors 2025 |
Unduplicated |
3 Year Placement (17-18 to 19-20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 2,018 | 6,483 | 85% |
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
- Duration
- 2 semesyers (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 27
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View the Business Management - Entrepreneurship, C1. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Business Management - General Business, C1
The Business Management certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in management. All courses in this certificate apply to the AAS in Business Management degree.
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total minimum credits: 27
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View the Business Management - General Business, C1 degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Costs calculator to estimate tuition.
Business Management - Human Resource Management Specialization, C1
The Human Resource Management certificate provides students with the knowledge and abilities to apply individual technical skills within the defined area. All courses in this certificate apply to the AAS in Human Resource Management degree.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Business Management. Students may choose from one of the following two specializations: General or Human Resource Management.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The Business Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Student Achievement
|
Graduates 2025 |
Majors 2025 |
Unduplicated |
3 Year Placement (17-18 to 19-20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 2,018 | 6,483 | 85% |
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
- Duration
- 2 semesyers (full time)
- Program Format
-
- In-Person
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 27
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View the Business Management - Human Resource Management Specialization, C1. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
-
Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Career Outlook
This overview highlights key labor market indicators for University Transfer and Workforce Training careers in this field in the Houston area, including the number of currently employed, the median annual salary for the occupation, and the job growth.
Average Salary
50th percentile (median) salary range in the Houston area.
Currently Employed
7,105 currently employed in the Greater Houston area.
Projected Growth
-4.7% projected growth for 2026-2030.