Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Prince George's Community College Proposal	Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)	Business Management	2/23/2023	Approved	4/4/2023
Business Management Program Description
The modified Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Business Management will learn essential business, economic, and business-related legal concepts. The Business Management A.A.S. program is designed to develop students in fundamental management knowledge, skills, and best practices that build strong managerial acumen and market based competitive decision making and negotiating mindsets. Additionally, students apply management and human resource functions to a variety of business organizations, and learn to analyze financial accounting information and competitive business strategies. <br>Students who complete the Business Management A.A.S. degree are prepared for careers in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and the public sector. Students will be prepared for entry level positions in a variety of business and management fields and professional opportunities, including positions as managers in business, marketing, advertising, sales, and financial sectors. This also aligns with the Vision 2030 Strategic Imperative of enabling 50,000 workers to earn a workforce credential aligned to high-skill, high-wage jobs.