Business Management - Certificate of Applied Science (CAS)

Earn your Business Management Certificate at Missoula College

This program prepares graduates with a variety of skills and knowledge needed in the business world. Such as, but not limited to, accounting, web development, marketing, and computer technology. 

What Can You Do With a Certificate in Business Management

All organizations, including large, multinational companies, small business start-ups, and non-profits, require leaders skilled at getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives.

Students will learn and apply key skills including effective communication, motivating employees, leading change, managing conflict, fostering agile and inclusive organizational culture, defining the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and strategic planning and implementation.

These skills will be invaluable in whatever career our graduates decide to pursue. We offer specialization in four career tracks or students can pursue a general management degree.

Jobs For Associate Degree Holders

• Human Resources Management
• Entrepreneurship
• General Management
• Sustainability consultant
• Entertainment Management
• Sustainability specialist
• Organizational development
• Show marketing, promotion, and production
• Budgeting events

Salary Statistics for Business Management

Due to the wide range of jobs within Business Management median salary also varies. At the top are computer and technology related management jobs with a median salary of $72,000. In the first year of entrepreneur ship 65% of businesses made a profit according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Experiential Learning in Business Management

Missoula College places a strong emphasis on experiential learning in the Business Management program. Students have the opportunity to participate in internships, collaborative projects, and practical experiences such as tutoring that enhance their problem-solving skills and prepare them for a career in management.

Career Development Options in Business Management

As part of Missoula College's curriculum students will have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge with internships and become career-ready with personal finance classes, or continue their education in their area of interest. Students will also have the opportunity to pursue related certificates such as the Entertainment Management certificate.

Study for a Business Management Certificate at Missoula College

Get networking opportunities and an insight into the industry at Missoula College. With a strong curriculum and a focus on experiential learning, students are well-prepared for a wide range of creative and rewarding careers. This program provides the foundation for success in whatever subject you are interested in.

See all the classes for a Business Management Certificate of Applied Science.