Blue Mountain Community College

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree program will prepare the student to either transfer to an Oregon University System institutions on a course-by-course basis, or be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Establish and promote a collaborative work environment where all voices are heard and valued as they contribute to shared goal,
• Work within the ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters of the industry,
• Calculate, compile, and analyze financial records to make practical business decisions,
• Attract, screen, hire, train, and supervise personnel,
• Select and integrate appropriate current and emerging technologies to support business functions,
• Use verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills effectively in the business context,
• Interact effectively with clients and customers,
• Use critical thinking skills to solve business problems,
• Exhibit work behaviors that maximize opportunity for continued employment, increased responsibilities, and business success,
• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous assessment of business strategies based on consumer needs and market changes,
• Lead a work unit in a direction that aligns with stated organizational vision, mission, and values.

The program offers a combination of online and on-campus instruction along with cooperative work experience to give students a look at day-to-day experiences and decisions in the business world. For students also interested in an AAOT degree, see the information on general electives below. Program requirements are subject to change. Please consult with an advisor.  At least 98 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.