Management
See also Accounting and Business Administration.
As a graduate of Chemeketa's Management program, you may begin as a management trainee or other entry-level employee of a small business or large firm.
You may select individual courses to meet your needs, or you may work toward an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Program outcomes
Students completing the AAS will:
- Explain how the strategic plan of business interrelates with functions in order to fulfill the mission and purpose of an organization.
- Work as a team member and/or leader using effective communication strategies including writing, listening, speaking, negotiating and persuading skills.
- Use technology to produce, research and interpret financial, marketing and business reports.
- Identify the legal, ethical, and/or financial consequences of decisions to business organizations.
Getting started
The first step to entering this program is to take part in an assessment process which includes taking the college's free placement test and meeting with Counseling and Career Services. You may need to complete pre-program courses. Then, your advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study, which may include one or more of the following:
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| BT085 | 3 | |
| CA121A | 1 | |
| (if less than 25 wpm) | ||
| CS101 | 3 | |
| MTH060 | 4 | |
| RD090 | 3 |
If you have questions about the requirements, call Counseling and Career Services at 503.399.5120 or 503.399.5114. Failure to be assessed may delay your entry into program classes.
You may be interested in our Cooperative Work Experience program, which allows you to earn college credit for work you do relating to your program. With the approval of the CWE instructor/coordinator, you may enroll in BA280A-L Cooperative Work Experience and earn college credit hours. For more information, look under Cooperative Work Experience in the catalog index.
Management
Associate of Applied Science
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the entire program listed below are books, $2,037; class fees, $200; universal fee, $558; equipment and supplies, $150. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree by successfully completing the required 93 credit hours with a grade of C or better in all Business Administration (BA) courses:
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Term 1 | ||
| BA101 | 4 | |
| BA211 | 4 | |
| CS125E | 4 | |
| MTH062 | 4 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| Term 2 | ||
| BA202 | 3 | |
| BA212 | 4 | |
| BA214 | 3 | |
| CS125A | 3 | |
| MTH070 | 4 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| Term 3 | ||
| BA203 | 3 | |
| BA206 | 3 | |
| BA213 | 4 | |
| PSY101 | 3 | |
| or | ||
| SOC204 | 3 | |
| Business elective*** | 2 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| BA223 | 3 | |
| BA226 | 3 | |
| EC200 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| SP111 | 3 | |
| Business elective*** | 3 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| BA222 | 3 | |
| BA227 | 3 | |
| BA277 | 3 | |
| or | ||
| WR227 | 3 | |
| Business elective*** (BA238 recommended) | 6 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| BA224 | 3 | |
| Business elective*(BA280F recommended) | 6 | |
| Computer Science elective** | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3 | |
For BA211: BA211 or higher math placement recommended.
For BA2114: Placement in math and English determined by testing. Lower division collegiate classes may be substituted.
*Business electives: Choose BA or EC courses at the 200 level or above, or CA118 series, CS135A, CS178I,CS178W.
**Computer Science elective: Choose from CS133VB, CS133C, CS133U, CA201X.
COM051, WR115, WR121, MTH052, MTH062, MTN081, PSY101, PSY104 meet related instruction requirement.
Updated October 2007 by the College Advancement Department.