Business Management

As one of our most popular programs, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with many other business-focused students and join Business Professionals of America.

Why Consider Business Management?

You enjoy analyzing information and identifying the best solutions to business challenges.
Developing goals and creating plans to achieve them is important to you.
You enjoy collaborating with others to accomplish shared objectives.
You dream of owning or managing your own business.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, allowing you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
Capstone and internship experiences provide valuable real-world learning while helping you build professional connections in your field of interest.
Seamlessly transfer your degree to one of more than a dozen university partners to complete your bachelor's degree.

What It Takes

Interest in solving problems
Ability to work well with others
Ability to prepare reports accurately and efficiently
Strong communication skills
Interest in management, marketing, negotiation, and sales

Want to save money and learn locally on your way to a Bachelor's Degree?

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Career Area

Business, Management and Administration

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-102-3

Availability

CBE

Associate Degree
4 Terms
60 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
With multiple start dates year-round, start when it’s convenient for you.

All CBE (Competency Based Education) Classes are Online

Megan Schaalma’s On-Campus Support Hours are Mondays 8 AM – 3 PM and Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8 AM – Noon.

Career Outlook

Median Income: $76,281.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Purchase farm products for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers.

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land.

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Perform specialized business operations functions not classified in another business operations occupation.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses Additional Course info

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
- 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $10,146.00
Book Cost: $1,129.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $11,275.00

Some of Lakeshore College's programs may reach enrollment capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. For more information, visit the High Demand Program Information page.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching & Support

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Associate of Arts in Business Management to Bachelor of Business Administration – Management

Earn your bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Management (BBA) locally through this unique partnership between Lakeshore College and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. Start your coursework with Lakeshore, earn your associate degree, and transition seamlessly into your bachelor’s degree with UW-Green Bay, all while learning at the Sheboygan and Cleveland campuses.

Lakeshore College Courses

*Indicates an alternate course option.

Term 1

10-106-213	Business Web Applications	1
10-801-136	English Composition I	3
10-102-110	Introduction to Business	3
10-804-189	Introductory Statistics	3
10-196-189	Teambuilding and Problem Solving	3
10-103-191	Word - Level 1	1

Total Credits: 14

Term 2

10-101-111	Accounting 1	4
10-116-109	Career Planning & Networking	1
10-103-121	Excel - Level 1	1
10-196-193	Human Resource Management	3
10-104-102	Principles of Marketing	3
10-801-198	Speech	3

Total Credits: 15

Term 3

10-182-102*	Service Operations Management	3
10-809-198	Introduction to Psychology	3
10-101-107	Managerial Accounting	4
10-809-143	Microeconomics	3
10-182-108	Purchasing	3

Total Credits: 16

Term 4

10-102-160	Business Law 1	3
10-138-101*	Intro to Global Business	3
10-809-172	Introduction to Diversity Studies	3
10-196-188	Project Management	3

Total Credits: 15

UW-Green Bay Courses

Course	Course Title	Credits
21st Century Skills Certificate (12 Credits)
PHILOS 113	AI, Algorithms, and Truth	3
HUM STUD 227	Cultivating Creativity	3
PHILOS 227	Business Ethics	3
COMP SCI 181	Human-Centered Design	3
Certificate in Business Foundations (12 credits)
BUS ADM 201	Principles of Sustainability in Business	3
ECON 202	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
FIN 343	Corporation Finance	3
MGMT 389	Organizational Behavior	3
BBA Management Major Requirements (36 credits)
Fondational Courses (12 credits)
ENTRP 272	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3
WF 200	Professional Writing for Business	3
SCM 200	Principles of Supply Chain Management	3
SCM 380	Project Management	3
Required Courses (15 credits)
MGMT 403/603	The Learning Organization	3
MGMT 452	Teams	3
MGMT 460	Leading Innovation and Change	3
MGMT 472	Leadership Development	3
MGMT 482	Capstone in Business Strategy	3
Electives (9 Credits)
ECON 485	Managerial Economics	3
BUSAN 370	Data Science for Managers	3
MGMT 380	International Business Management	3
HUM STUD 402/602	Critical Thinking Beyond Business as Usual	3
MGMT 479	Organizational Culture & Design	3
MGMT 497	Internship	3
BUS ADM 365	Hospitality and Tourism Management	3
BUS ADM 405	Hospitality Entrepreneurship	3
HRM 411/611	Culture as a Competitive Advantage	3

Important Note: Students should work with their advisor to select the appropriate alternate course options and electives. Refer to the program curriculum and course catalog for complete degree requirements.

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Faculty Bios

Megan Schaalma

Becoming an educator provides an opportunity to nurture and encourage students to appreciate and develop their natural abilities and special interests. It’s my pleasure to bring 18+ years of experience, motivation, and passion to the classroom, highlighting all aspects of running a successful business.

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