Management

This program is designed to provide the first two years of study for business students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university. Students selecting this program should consult early in the program with an academic advisor. Articulated transfer agreements exist between Cecil College and the majority of four-year colleges and universities in the state and region.

Required Courses & Learning Outcomes

Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Business Administration degree program.

The Associate of Applied Science Management is designed to prepare student for entry and career advancement in various management areas including finance, wholesaling, and manufacturing, as well as non-profit and government offices.

Required Courses & Learning Outcomes

Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Management degree program.

This certificate is designed to develop the necessary skills and knowledge for entering the hospitality workforce particularity related to leadership and management in the hospitality field. This certificate will also provide a defined course of study for those working in the field who do not have the necessary college-level course work for their positions.

Required Courses & Learning Outcomes

Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Hospitality Management certificate program.

The goal of this certificate is to provide a defined course of study for those working in the field that does not have the necessary college-level course work for their positions. This certificate is not recommended for beginning students who are not working in the specific fields addressed by this certificate.

Required Courses & Learning Outcomes

Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Management certificate program.

A business management degree from Cecil College prepares you with the fundamentals business practices on which to build a career and puts you on track for a leadership role. Earning an associate degree in business management can improve your job prospects and overall earning potential.

The ability and skill to manage people and projects can be a very rewarding experience. Students interested in entry-level managerial positions often learn about managerial technology, economics, accounting and marketing best practices. Students can also gain valuable managerial experience by participating in extracurricular activities such as club memberships, applying for campus employment and working the Career Service Center to identify and pursue internship opportunities. Thus, management graduates will have acquired a vast array of skills and developed the aptitude to work in a variety of industries.

Both avenues provide a solid foundation in basic management skills. The management certificate is most appropriate for students who have earned a degree in another field of study and are seeking a career change or for anyone that is already working in the profession and needs enhanced skills for career advancement.

An associate degree in management also provides the opportunity to start a professional career in an entry-level position post-graduation, with the added ability to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in the future. Speak to an advisor in our Academic Advising Office for help choosing the right path! You can also contact one of our business faculty members.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the range in median pay for management occupations is $51,800 to $137,720. To note, median pay varies with the level of education/degree completed.

Here are a few examples of career paths/ job titles:

• Department Manager
• General and Operations Managers
• Sales Managers
• Transportation Managers
• Construction Managers
• Security Managers
• Loss Prevention Managers
• Investment Fund Managers
• Storage and Distribution Managers
• Supply Chain Managers

Yes! Completing an internship provides valuable on the job experience applying the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and can increase post-graduation career opportunities and income. Visit Cecil College’s Career Services Office to learn more about available opportunities, to advance your resume writing or interview skills, and for general career advising. Cecil College students are highly successful securing and completing internships in business management.

Candace Vogelsong
Department Chair – Business & Management
M.B.A., Wilmington University
M.B.A., Wilmington College

Adele Foltz, CPA
Associate Professor – Accounting
M.B.A., Wesley College

Carlos Lampkin
Assistant Professor – Economics
M.B.A., Wilmington University

Mark Krysiak
Lecturer – Business and Tranportation & Logistics
M.B.A., University of Baltimore

Cecil College's adjunct business management faculty are highly credentialed in their discipline and have years of professional experience.