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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

      
  • 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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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • AAS in Business Administration - Small Business Management
    • AAS in Business Administration - Business
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University
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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
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    Location:
    Phoenix: , Phoenix AP
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  • Harrison College

    Get started on your career with an education from Harrison College.

    Programs

    • Business Management
    • Project Management
    Location:
    Indianapolis: 500 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis IN 46204
    Harrison College
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  • Baker College Online

    Earn a Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate for less at Baker College Online.

    Programs

    • Associate of Business - Management
    • Associate of Business Administration - General Business
    • Bachelor of Business Administration (Accelerated Program)
    • More...
    Location:
    Lisle: 550 Warrenville Rd, Suite 101, Lisle IL 60532
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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:
    Hoffman Estates: 5550 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates IL 60192
    American InterContinental University 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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  • Globe University/MSB

    Gain the tools you need for success at Globe University.

    Programs

    • AAS in Transportation Business
    • AAS in Business Administration
    • BS-Business Management: Agriculture emphasis
    • More...
    Location:
    Minneapolis: IDS Center, Suite 1910, Minneapolis MN 55402
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  • Charter College Online

    Advance your career with a degree from Charter College Online.

    Programs

    • Business Management Practice
    • Business Management Accounting: Business Management Practice

    Location: Online

    Charter College Online
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  • Allied Schools

    Whether you want to train for a new career, advance within your current company, or simply learn new skills to stay competitive in today's job market, Allied's distance education training can help!

    Programs

    • Small Business Management
    • Project Management Course
    • Property Management
    Location:
    Laguna Hills: 22952 Alcalde Drive, Laguna Hills CA 92653
    Allied Schools
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