Management
The following options are available as part of the Management program.
Associate in Applied Science
The following Associate in Applied Science options are available:
All students must complete graduation degree requirements 
for an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Accelerated Degree Option
Anyone who has completed an associate or bachelor’s degree
from a regionally accredited college may earn an Associate in
Applied Science Degree Marketing by completing at least 27
semester credit hours of program related course work. A plan of
specific courses required for the degree must be obtained from the
program coordinator and approved by the Dean of the Business
Division and the Vice President for Instruction. Only those courses
completed at Southwestern Illinois College, and not included as part
of the requirements for a previously earned degree or certificate, can
be considered for this option. Students must meet all institutional
requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Certificate
The following certificates are available:
- Management Certificate (049C)
- Entrepreneur Certificate (049D)
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 twoyear non-business programs as well as four-year students who wish to obtain background in management.
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.
Prerequisites may be required for some courses. Refer to the Class Search/Browse Catalog link in eSTORM