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Management Associate's Degrees

Some people were born to manage people and operations. Others must work hard at gaining the skills necessary to be an effective manager. For both types of people, a management degree associate program can be just the ticket to landing the management job you've always wanted. In this era of a global market place, businesses are typically looking for managers who can think in both macro and micro systems of thought, keeping in mind the company's global position and the everyday details that keep the company operating smoothly.

Management degree associate programs teach students what employers are really looking for from their managers: superb communication, people managing, problem solving, knowledge of the best business practices of various industries, analysis and critical thinking. Because managers must not only manage the business but also manage the people that make up the business, companies often look for managers with outstanding people skills, who understand something about psychology and how to communicate effectively in stressful situations.

Because managers typically make more money than those they manage, employers don't often hire managers who have not successfully completed a management degree associate program. Like any degree program, this one has been show to increase earning power a great deal, upwards of 30 or 40 percent compared to those with only a high school diploma. This is why many people undergo a university program in management.



Top Management Schools

      
  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • AAS in Business Administration - Small Business Management
    • AAS in Business Administration
    • AAS in Business Administration - Business
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    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
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  • Post University

    Earn your degree online or on campus and accelerate your life.

    Programs

    • A.S. in Management
    • B.S. in Management
    • B.S. in Business Administration - Management
    Location:
    Waterbury: 800 Country Club Rd., Waterbury CT 06723
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  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • A.A. in Foundations of Business
    • B.S. in Business/Management
    • B.S. in Management
    • More...

    Location: Online

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  • Virginia College

    Set your career in motion at Virginia College Online.

    Programs

    • AS - Business Administration
    • BS - Business Administration
    Location:
    Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242
    Virginia College
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  • Strayer University

    Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

    Programs

    • AA: Business Administration
    • BBA: Management
    • BBA: Retail Management
    • More...

    Location: Online

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  • Colorado Technical University Online

    Earn your degree online in as little as 15 months. Contact Colorado Tech Online today. Learn more today.

    Programs

    • Associate's Degree in Business Administration (ASBA)
    • Bachelor of Science in Management
    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management
    Location:
    Colorado Springs: 4435 North Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs CO 80907
    Colorado Technical University Online
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  • American InterContinental University Online

    Earn an online degree that really matters from AIU Online.

    Programs

    • Associate's of Business Administration
    • Bachelor's of Business Administration - Management
    Location:
    Schaumburg: 231 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg IL 60173
    American InterContinental University Online
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  • Everest College Phoenix

    Take the next step in your career with Everest College Phoenix.

    Programs

    • Business (Associate)
    • Business Administration (Bachelor)

    Location: Online

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  • International Academy of Design & Technology Online

    IADT's new Virtual Campus will open doors to online degree programs for imaginative, career-focused students

    Programs

    • Associate of Science in Retail Merchandise Management
    • Bachelor of Science in Retail Merchandise Management
    Location:
    Tampa: 5104 Eisenhower Blvd., Tampa FL 33634
    International Academy of Design & Technology Online
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  • Western International University

    Pursue your degree with Western International University

    Programs

    • Associate of Arts in Business
    • Bachelor of Science in Management
    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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    Location: Online

    Western International University
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