ATHENS – In an effort to meet a educational and workforce development need while taking advantage of work experience, Athens State University is offerering a bachelor of science in applied management.
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved the program which will begin in the fall. Applications are being accepted.
The applied management major meets an educational and workforce development need by bridging the gap between technical expertise and advanced managerial skills, the university said.
“The BS in applied management provides a management education that is practical and relevant, while offering students a fast path to completing their degree,” said Dr. Kim Roberts, professor of operations management. “This program complements and strengthens students’ existing technical, professional, and trade skills.”
The program will provide students with a comprehensive business education which will prepare them to enter managerial employment, advance within the management field, or assist in the development of individuals who hold those positions. This degree program encompasses the conventional business curriculum and provides students with a strong foundation in the traditional management curriculum.
Students must complete a concentration in leadership, manufacturing, or small business management, or they may choose a tailored business concentration, the university said.
The APM major provides a seamless pathway for those coming from technologies-based programs in community colleges such as air conditioning & refrigeration, aerospace/aviation technology, automotive technology, design drafting technology, electrical technology, industrial maintenance, machine tool technology, process technology, robotics, and welding.
“This degree was specifically designed to allow the transfer of a generous amount of classes from trade programs and experiential life credit, allowing students to build on the experience they’ve gained in the work force,” said Dr. Troy Adair, dean of the College of Business.
At its December meeting, ACHE also approved an audio engineering and music production concentration for Athens State’s bachelor of arts in music industry studies program, as well as undergraduate certificates in pre-law and human computer interaction.
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