Management
This two-year program is designed to provide the academic background, technical specialization and field experience to begin a career in business. Students may concentrate their studies in accounting, small business management or in general management.
Career Opportunities
A graduate of the Management Program is prepared to
work as a(n):
- First-line Supervisor
- Office Manager
- Accounting Clerk (Accounting Option)
- Manager - Small Business
Programs Available
Management Certificate (049C)
The Management certificate allows students outside of the business area to gain recognition for completing a core course of study in management. The certificate will benefit students in two year non-business programs as well as four-year students who wish to obtain background in management.
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Entrepreneur Certificate (049D)
The Entrepreneur Certificate is designed to meet the needs of
people who are interested in opening a business but want further
guidance. The certificate consists of three one credit hour courses
which are listed below. Students will begin with a review of issues
common to most entrepreneurs including personal readiness to
meet the challenges of owning one’s own business. Participants
in the program will also discuss what to expect in the first year of
operation. Upon successful completion of the Business Plan Basics
course, the student will have a basic plan to start his or her own small
business.
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Accelerated Degree Option
Anyone who has completed an associate or bachelors degree from an accredited college may earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management by completing 27 semester hours of business courses. The courses must be completed at Southwestern after earning a degree. Written approval of specific courses to be taken must be obtained from the Business Division before enrolling in this program.
Phi Beta Lambda – Abe Small Chapter
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is a nonprofit educational association of students preparing for careers in business. All students are welcome to join. Contact the Business Division at (618) 222-5313 for more information.
Admission Procedures
All applicants are advised to see a counselor upon making application for entrance into the college.
MISSION SUCCESS
Students interested in a degree program need to participate in MISSION SUCCESS, an assessment, welcome and counseling program designed to assist you with entry to Southwestern.
COMPASS, a computerized assessment program designed to identify your skill levels in math, reading and language usage, is the first step in MISSION SUCCESS. Next, the welcome session provides you with information about the college, its resources and services. In the counseling session, you can discuss your academic needs and plans with a counselor. You will receive an interpretation of your assessment scores so that you can prepare to register for classes.
Admission to the program
The admission procedures for the Management program are described fully in Southwestern's catalog and are in accordance with Illinois law.
Southwestern's Management program is open to an student who is a high school graduate; has passed the GED high school equivalency examination; or who is transferring from an accredited college or university.
For more information about the Management program or MISSION SUCCESS, contact a counselor at the Belleville Campus, (618) 235-2700, extension 5206; the Granite City Campus, (618) 931-0600; or the Red Bud Campus, (618) 282-6682.
Tuition and Financial Aid
For the current tuition rate, contact Southwestern's Counseling Office at (618) 235-2700, extension 5206. Southwestern's tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.
Information about student scholarships, grants, loans and employment is available from the Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment.
Workforce Investment Act funding, formerly known as Job Training Partnership Act, also may be available to qualified students. For more information, contact the Center for Training Innovations at
(618) 235-2700, extension 5201.
Graduation Requirements
A student must complete 64 credit hours to earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management. Other specific graduation requirements can be found in the front section of Southwestern's catalog.
It is the policy of Southwestern Illinois College to grant equal educational opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin/ancestry, disability, sexual preference, or age. All academic, extracurricular, research and other educational programs and activities are non-discriminatory.