Business Management, A.S.
Visit the Strategic Management and Operations Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
Students can choose among several courses offering fundamental knowledge of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, statistics, and business analysis. Completion of this associate's degree provides the foundation to complete a bachelor's degree in business-related fields.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra (4) | ||
or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries | |
| College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
An Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics Test with a score of 3 or higher | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| Complete 18 credits from the following: | 18 | |
| Principles of Accounting I (3) | ||
| Principles of Economics I (undefined) | ||
| Principles of Accounting II (undefined) | ||
| Creativity and Entrepreneurial Thinking (3) | ||
| Business Quantitative Analysis (3) | ||
| Business Statistics I (3) | ||
| Written Business Communication (3) | ||
| Professional Business Presentations (3) | ||
| Data Analytics for Business (3) | ||
| Business Computer Proficiency (3) 1 | ||
or IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | |
| Elective Requirements | 12 Credits | |
| Complete an additional 12 credits of any course numbered 1000 or higher. | 12 | |
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Students will be required to complete IM 2010 Business Computer Proficiency or IM 2600 Spreadsheet Applications with a grade of B- or higher.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above with 2.5 GPA in Business courses. No grade below "C-" in Business courses.
- Residency hours: Minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU with at least 12 credits of Woodbury School of Business courses.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries | ||
| College Algebra for Business | ||
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Approved Business Course | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Approved Business Course | 3 | |
| Approved Business Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| Approved Business Course | 3 | |
| Approved Business Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Biology | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra * | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries * | ||
| College Algebra for Business | ||
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 |
Introduction to Academic Writing * or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts |
3 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing * | 3 |
| Business Course | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Business Course | 3 | |
| Business Course | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| Business Course | 3 | |
| Business Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Biology | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Use principles of accounting and economics to understand business opportunities.
- Make data-driven decisions to optimize business performance.
Chief executives
- Total Positions313,900
- Field Growth5.5%
- Median Salary$206,680
- Average Openings23.0
General and operations managers
- Total Positions3,630,100
- Field Growth5.8%
- Median Salary$101,280
- Average Openings320.8
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- Field Growth5.9%
- Median Salary$135,160
- Average Openings48.6
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- Field Growth6.2%
- Median Salary$106,470
- Average Openings22.7
Facilities managers
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- Field Growth5.3%
- Median Salary$102,340
- Average Openings12.5
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- Total Positions230,100
- Field Growth2.8%
- Median Salary$116,970
- Average Openings17.1
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- Total Positions211,800
- Field Growth9.0%
- Median Salary$99,200
- Average Openings19.7
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- Field Growth2.1%
- Median Salary$136,380
- Average Openings1.3