Bachelor’s Degree

Supervision & Management

An affordable bachelor’s degree program to prepare for a career in supervisory and management roles and positions within a variety of businesses and industries.

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Bachelor’s Degree in Supervision & Management

The BAS in Supervision and Management degree program is designed to prepare students for supervisory and management roles and positions within a variety of businesses and industries.  Students will have the opportunity to continue their education and prepare for advancement opportunities within their technical field.  The curriculum includes courses that will provide a solid understanding of supervision and management practices that will aid and develop the potential of our graduates to be successful in their business environment. General education course credits, as well as technical/occupational course credits from an AAS or AAT degree, can be transferred (upon review) towards our BAS degree requirements.  Students with a technical/occupational (non-business/management) AAS or AAT degree may jump directly into this program.

Estimated Annual Cost: $8,280

Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.

 

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Career Paths

Supply Chain Manager
A Supply Chain Manager is a professional who is in charge of every stage of an organization's supply chain, from purchasing raw materials to production.
Project Manager
Managing the production of the required deliverables, planning and monitoring the project, preparing and maintaining project, stage and exception plans as required.
Marketing Manager
Marketing managers often plan and oversee many different activities including go-to-market launches, advertising, email campaigns, events, and social media.

What You Will Learn

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Supervisory and management decision-making skills centered in ethical and social responsibility principles.

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Strategic management concepts to compose and present a formal strategic plan designed to achieve measurable business goals and objectives.

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Critical thinking skills by collecting and analyzing data to propose a solution(s) to simulated business problem(s).

Leadership. Character. Civility.

Attending GMC is about more than just earning a degree. We prepare our graduates to stand out in the world by teaching leadership skills, character education, and ethics. GMC grads have the grit and determination to be successful in an ever-changing job market.

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Why pay more for the same degree?

Thanks to our Transfer Agreements, GMC Online students can take their college credits with them to dozens of other colleges and universities. Why pay more for core curriculum when you take the same accredited courses at GMC Online for less, and then transfer to the four-year college of your choice? Here’s a cost comparison:

“My GMC Online Enrollment Coach really believed in me, and pushed me to want to do better for myself… One year later, I found myself with a degree and two jobs. I was very quickly able to get myself a new car, put my son in a better school, and eventually buy myself a house. I became an all-around happier and healthier person thanks to GMC Online.”

— Charity Suggs, Graduate

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Concentration Courses

BSM 300 Principles of Management and Organizations I 5qh

This course is a study of the structure of business firms and the principles of organizations that determine departmentalization and lines of authority and responsibility. Management principles and functions of management together with planning, leading, organizing, and controlling and staffing are studied.

BSM 310 Managerial Accounting I 5qh

This course addresses the use of accounting information by non-financial managers. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of accounting information and the language of financial accounting to participate effectively in business activities such as planning, investment, control, and managerial decision.

BSM 320 Organizational Behavior I 5qh

This course integrates the study of individual and group behavior in organizations including motivation, conflict, work stress, power, politics and other challenges of leadership. Emphasis is on ethics, leadership, communication, and decision-making.

BSM 330 Human Resources Management I 5qh

This course examines all aspects of human resources including job descriptions, work force planning, training, development policies and procedures, reward systems, and due process relative to personnel management. Employment laws and labor relations will also be covered.

BSM 340 Operations Management I 5qh

This course describes the scope of operations management and how it pertains to the whole organization. Qualitative principles and techniques to effective planning and utilization of resources in the operations of manufacturing, research and services are emphasized. Topics include operations strategy, change management, product design, process selection, and planning and controlling the supply chain.

BSM 350 Leadership and Management Practices I 5qh

This course presents concepts, principles, and techniques of business leadership. Emphasis will be on developing a solid leadership foundation while centering on the real themes, demands, and opportunities of an evolving and dynamic business workplace. This course will incorporate a basic leadership skill development as it relates to the core aspects of the management practice.

BSM 400 Management Information Systems I 5qh

This course covers essential business aspects of information systems such as networks, databases, the internet, management reporting, and information ethics. Students will examine the use of management information systems, which will include fundamentals of computer-based technology and the use of business-based software for support of managerial decisions.

BSM 410 Financial Management I 5qh

This is an introductory course in financial analysis and decision-making from a management perspective. Topics include financial statement analysis, financial planning, time, value of money with analysis and computation tools, cash flow analysis, risk and rates of return, asset valuation, capital budgeting, and miscellaneous financial decision- making tools and methods.

BSM 420 Quality Management Systems I 5qh

This course will examine the continuous quality management and improvement philosophy. Topics will include quality assessment, lean manufacturing, six-sigma, quality processes, techniques for charting attribute and variable data, statistical process control, and total quality management.

BSM 480 Strategic Management I 5qh

This course covers the strategic planning process from identifying and engaging internal and external stakeholders to the development of a mission statement and identification of goals, objectives, and activities. Topics include, environmental analysis, organizational direction, strategy formulation and implementation, and strategic management theory.

Hiring Partners

GMC is fortunate to have partnerships with a wide range of businesses who hire our graduates. Here are a few of our partners:

Frequently Asked Questions

About This Program


The BAS in Supervision and Management degree program is designed to prepare students for supervisory and management roles and positions within a variety of businesses and industries.    The curriculum includes courses that will provide a solid understanding of supervision and management practices that will aid and develop the potential of our graduates to be successful in their business environment. General education course credits as well as technical/occupational course credits from an AAS or AAT degree can be transferred (upon review) towards GMC’s BAS degree requirements.

Degree Program Coordinator


Dr. Russell Spears, rspears@gmc.edu

Program Benefits


The BAS in Supervision and Management provides students the skills to effectively lead and manage business operations or start a business within their technical field.  Graduates will be prepared to seek career opportunities in supervision and middle-management within their respective technical field.

Cost for the Degree


Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,280

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