Earn your Business Management Associate of Applied Science degree 100% Online
Prepare for an exciting career in business management with a specialized option in Retail Management offered with our 100% online degrees
Flexibility and Convenience
Earning your Associate of Science in Business Management at Murray State College Online is convenient, flexible, and affordable. With no set class times and no visits to campus, you can log in when it fits your schedule, so you can fit your education into your life, not the other way around.
Learn New Skills
Whether you go on to earn a bachelor’s degree or enter the job market right away, Murray State College Online will give you the skills you need to find success in today’s competitive job market.
Affordable and Accessible
With generous transfer credit policies and low tuition, you can earn your degree at an affordable price and gain the skills and knowledge you need to continue your education or advance in your career. Log in from anywhere when it’s convenient for you.
Why Choose Murray State College?
Murray State College has been setting students up for success since 1908. Our goal is to prepare our students to succeed in whatever future they wish to pursue. Whether they continue to advance their education or enter the workforce, our graduates move forward with the proper tools and skills needed to be successful in life!
Program Requirements and Course Details
Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
Retail Management Option
The online Associate of Applied Science in Business Management degree allows students to gain skills in leadership, communication, and finance, and can lead to better job prospects. The degree prepares students for entry-level and mid-level management positions and teaches students business, economic, and legal concepts, as well as how to manage teams and analyze financial information.
Depending on background and experiences, graduates of the AAS Business Management program may obtain employment in the following roles:
- Sales Manager
- Administrative Services Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Supervisor and Assistant Manager
The Retail Management option offers students the opportunity to learn the skills needed to manage in the retail industry.
Depending on background and experiences, graduates of the Retail Management option may obtain employment in the following roles:
- Customer Service Manager
- Unit Manager
- Store manager/Assistant manager
- Marketing Associate
- Merchandising Associate
19 credit hours in general education courses
42 credits hours in program requirements
If you would like to receive a tentative evaluation of transfer credit,
please contact Online Admissions at 580.319.5453 or online@mscok.edu
Associate of Applied Science in Business Management Degree with Retail Management Option Requirements
General Education Requirements
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 1213 | English Composition II or SPC 1113 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| HST 1483 | US History to the Civil War or HST 1493 US History since the Civil War | 3 |
| GVT 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| Humanities | 1 | |
| BC 2113 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CIS 1113 | Computer Applications or displayed proficiency and 3 gen ed credits | 3 |
| COL 1211 | Success Strategies (for first-time freshmen) | 1 |
Program Requirements
Program Core (24 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 2103 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BM 1103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BM 1403 | Business Math | 3 |
| BM 2613 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BM 2013 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 2763 | Professional Development | 3 |
| BM 2513 | Business Management Internship I | 3 |
| BM 2723 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
Retail Management Option Core (12 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BM 2043 | Retail Management | 3 |
| BM 2143 | Marketing | 3 |
| BM 2503 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BM 2023 | Principles of Customer Service | 3 |
Retail Management Program Electives (6 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BM 2533 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| ACC 1113 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 2303 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 2603 | Business & Economic Statistics | 3 |
| FIN 2633 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| ECO 2113 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 2123 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
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