As one of our most popular programs, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other students focused on business management and business administration

Why Consider a Business Management Degree?

Business Management is one of our most popular programs, providing you the opportunity to connect with many other business-focused students and join Business Professionals of America.

You value analyzing information and results in order to determine the best solutions to problems.
Developing specific goals and plans to accomplish your work is important to you.
You enjoy working with others.
You dream about starting your own business.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
Your capstone and internship courses provide real-world experiences and opportunities to connect with individuals currently employed in a field you are interested in.
Smoothly transfer your degree to more than a dozen university partners to complete a bachelor's degree.

What It Takes

An interest in solving problems
Ability to work well with others
Skills to prepare reports accurately and efficiently
Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, and subordinates
An interest in managing, negotiating, marketing, and/or selling

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

Business Management

Median Income: $43,378.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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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. Medical records administrators are included in “Medical and Health Services Managers”

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 (including rights-of-way).

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Operations

Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Buy products and services for organizations.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

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

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2022-23 Lakeshore graduates.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

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: $9,831.20
Book Cost: $1,397.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $11,228.20

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

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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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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