The Career
Business management is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives by using available resources efficiently and effectively. These resources include human, financial, technological and natural.
The career involves planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling a business or organization as defined by its goals. Business management is also that of human action, including design, to facilitate the production of useful outcomes from a system.
Employment and Salary Information
Managers of companies and enterprises had the highest employment rate of all management fields in May 2012. They held 388,240 positions, or 19.38% of the industry employment, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Earnings for managers vary across the United States. Salaries are dependent upon location, employer and the level of training, experience and/or degrees these professionals have.
Professional Traits
Those entering this field should:
- Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills
- Be able to handle and resolve conflicts
- Have a good working knowledge of all aspects of their industry
- Be dependable and have control over their emotions
The Program
Business management is a diverse and growing career. Uncertainties in the market require strong management skills in a variety of organizations. The program at East Central College provides students with a solid foundation for a career in this dynamic field.
The curriculum offers a wide array of business courses that prepare graduates for a profession in business and/or leadership positions within an organization. In addition, students also have the opportunity to network with local and regional business leaders through classroom visits, business department-sponsored conferences and internships.
Assuming appropriate placement scores, the Business Management Certificate of Achievement takes approximately 18 months to complete. To earn their certificate, students must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA on program requirements and electives.
ECC also offers an associate of applied science (work-ready degree) in business management and an associate of arts (transfer degree) in business administration.
Admissions Requirements
Students must have completed:
- High school diploma or the equivalent (documentation must be sent to the registration office)
- Application for admission
- A placement test as specified by the college (some coursework has minimum placement results)
Additional Program Information
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)
11.1021.00,11-2022.00,11-3011.00
Tuition and Required Fees
$3,230 (In-Distict)
$4,420 (Out-of-District)
Books and Supplies
$2,006.75
Accreditation
East Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
800-621-7440
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