Nature of the Work

Graduates of the associate of applied science degree program in Business Management may be employed in a variety of jobs, including positions as first-line supervisors, quality assurance specialists, human resources specialists, logistics control analysts, shipping and warehousing supervisors, and small business managers.

First-line supervisors directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.

Quality assurance specialists conduct tests to determine the quality of raw materials, as well as bulk, intermediate, and finished products. They may also perform process quality audits, statistical sampling, plotting of control charts, and problem-solving activities.

Human resources specialists perform activities in the human resources area, including screening, recruiting, interviewing, and placing workers.

Logistics control analysts study product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. Shipping and warehousing supervisors plan, director, and coordinate the storage or distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing or distributing new materials or products.

Small business managers run all aspects of fledgling companies or established businesses with less than 20 employees. They plan, lead, organize, and control the work of a small number of employees at the direction of the business owner.