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What is management?

In the past, management was simply the process of organizing and coordinating business activities in order to achieve defined objectives. But in today’s ever-changing and complex business world, management plays a crucial role in the success of the business or industry. The Associate of Applied Science in Management degree emphasizes three core areas: management, marketing and general business to provide a well-rounded background of the business environment.

Why management?

The curriculum is not only for newcomers to the workplace; seasoned professionals are equipped with vital and specialized knowledge to allow them to make an immediate impact within their businesses and industries. Class sizes are relatively small and students have access to tutoring and a computer lab.

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Business Administration A.A.S.

OSU-OKC’s Business Administration A.A.S. emphasizes three core areas: management, marketing, general business and Digital Marketing & E-Commerce to provide a well-rounded background of the business environment. Graduates are taught to plan, organize, motivate, control, represent and innovate while gaining the supervisory, managerial and communication skills necessary to ensure success in entry-level or middle-management positions.

General Business A.A.S.

Want an education in business that offers flexibility for future careers? Consider a degree in general business. This path allows students to take a broad approach to their business education. Students with a general business background can find careers in sales, retail and banking while others become entrepreneurs who own and operate their own business. Graduates of this program are equipped with the supervisory, managerial and communication skills to prepare them for challenges of the marketplace and ensure success in entry-level or middle-management positions.

Digital Marketing & E-Commerce

OSU-OKC’s Digital Marketing and E-Commerce option equips students with in-demand skills in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), e-commerce store management, and AI integration to thrive in today’s digital economy. This program embeds official Google Professional Certificates at no extra cost, building a competitive resume while completing your degree. Graduates gain access to the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium, connecting directly with over 150 top employers like Deloitte, Walmart, and Target. This combination positions students for success in entry-level digital marketing roles.

For more information, contact:

Cynthia Vleugels
Department Chair
LRC 338
(405) 945-6787
cynthia.c.vleugels@okstate.edu

Lisa McConnell
Associate Professor/Program Coordinator
LRC 330
(405) 945-3366
lisa.mcconnell@okstate.edu

Dr. Hala Gheriani
Dean
School of Professional Studies
LRC 332
(405) 945-3222
hgheria@okstate.edu