Management (MGD)
2018-2019
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Career & Tech Education & Bus
The Management Degree prepares students for a variety of positions in many business environments. In addition to learning the theory and application of corporate and small business management, students are provided with a solid foundation in business law, business mathematics, and human resource management. Other topics include basic and managerial accounting, economics, and marketing.
Business technology is also emphasized. Students will gain hands-on experience in several popular software packages. In addition, students will learn how to use computer skills to prepare reports and analyze data, as well as report and present findings from a management perspective.
As part of this program, students have the opportunity to enhance career development by integrating both classroom study and work experience in the management field through participation in the Cooperative Education/Internship course.
For more information email us at: Business@northshore.edu or call (978)-739-5522
First Year
Fall
| ACC101 | Basic Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BUS101 | Math for Business and Finance | 3 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
| MGT102 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ACC102 | Basic Accounting 2 | 3 |
| BUS102 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS120 | Computer Applications for Business | 3 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| MKT101 | Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
| ACC203 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| MGT201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT206 | Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| COP202 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 3 |
ECO-ELECTIVE
| Economics Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
| | |
| MGT202 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| OR | |
| MGT208 | Small Business Financial Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts elective credits.
COP202: Students may be eligible for COP202 exemption. Please see the COP202 Coop Ed/Internship Exemption Form found on the Academic Program Web page for
details. If exemption is approved, student must substitute a 3-credit ACC, BUS, MGT, or MKT course.
Economics Elective: Select one of the following: ECO103 or ECO104. Students transferring to a 4-year institution should check the transferability of the course selected.
Open Elective: BUS112 is recommended.
Program Note
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Student Learner Outcomes
- Communicate effectively using written, oral, and electronic means.
- Utilize current technologies to research, communicate, evaluate, present, and employ solutions to business problems.
- Demonstrate an ability to think critically about business problems by using analytic and research skills.
- Demonstrate business decorum in workplace interactions; demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication, work in teams, and be able to manage resources (time, money, people) and achieve results.
- Recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas and the social responsibilities of business, and apply ethical principles to business situations.
- Apply theoretical concepts of the basic business processes in management, marketing, and accounting, in the business environment.
- Recognize the influence culture plays in the business world and have a global perspective when analyzing and planning in a business environment.
- Recognize, evaluate and embrace the rapid changes taking place in the business environment and employ appropriate tools.
- Apply necessary arithmetic computations and quantitative methods to solving real-world problems.
- Utilize leadership skills necessary to function in diverse, multicultural business settings in order to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Translate ethical concepts into responsible behavior in a business environment.
- Explain why and how technology, society, and economics affect an organization and the way in which it interacts with its environment not only locally, but globally.
- Utilize common business computer programs such as word processors and spreadsheet programs for the preparation of documents, reports, and for preparation of accounting, financial, or other tabular data for presentation and analysis.
- Analyze problems that have no single correct answer; apply decision-making techniques to identify the problem, develop alternatives for resolution, select and implement the best alternative, and measure the results for solving the problem.
- Employ subordinates effectively assigning responsibility, authority, and accountability commensurate with the individual subordinate’s capabilities.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors through time management, attendance, appearance, flexibility, and cooperation.
Occupational Skills Required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills
Experiential Learning Required in Program
- COP202 - Cooperative Education/Internship
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
- General and Operations Managers
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
- Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers
Average Annual Growth (10-Year Projection)
- US - 0.70%
- Boston MSA – 0.60%
- Essex County – 0.40%
- Boston MSA Average Entry-Level Wages (2016) – $68,000
- Boston MSA Median Wages (2016) – $101,200