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When treating business management as an applied science, students will be prepared to put into practice time-honed and research-supported techniques for managing business. First and foremost, knowledge of business operations is a must for students of the program and will involve the mathematics and economics background necessary to understand the financial and numbers-oriented aspects of the business world. Next, students will learn organizational, managerial, and team leadership skills that have been shown to be effective in a wide variety of situations. The essence of any applied science is to practice skills, techniques, and learned principles in the field, and the degree program will aid in preparing students to do just that as effective managers, communicators, and leaders of teams in united efforts.

Graduates of the program will find ideal careers in management and human resources for various organizations. The organizations may be for-profit, non-profit, or governmental in nature. With the proper training in dealing with teams and managing projects, graduates will make effective leaders in sales or project management. As experts in many areas of business with training in putting good ideas into practice, graduates may also look to teaching as a career. Anywhere that good business sense or strong leadership is needed graduates of the applied science of business management may find a good home.

Example Courses

• Organizational Behavior
• Management Information Systems
• Quality Management and Productivity

Potential Industries

• Business Teaching
• Sales Management
• Human Resources

Colleges Offering Degree

• Pennsylvania State University
• University of Phoenix
• Missouri State University