Grady L. Meeks Jr., Assistant Chair, 386-305-3856, Grady.Meeks@daytonastate.edu
Contact B.A.S. Office, 386-506-4227, BASinfo@daytonastate.edu
Carol Bellman, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4227, Carol.Bellman@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Supervision and Management - Management Concentration provides students access to a quality baccalaureate education aligned with workforce needs in management and organizational leadership. The program develops management skills, ethical decision-making, creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and lifelong learning to prepare graduates for leadership roles across public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
Description:
The Management Concentration prepares graduates of associate degree programs for supervisory and management positions across a broad range of industries. The upper-division curriculum builds upon technical and occupational education by developing advanced knowledge and skills in organizational leadership, strategic planning, human resources, project management, financial decision-making, and organizational effectiveness.
2+2 Degree Completion Pathway: Students enter the program with an associate degree or transferable lower-division coursework and complete 60 upper-division credits to earn the Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication that integrates analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Apply management principles that reflect organizational behavior, diversity, and cultural awareness.
- Apply human resource management concepts consistent with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards.
- Integrate effective management and leadership principles to optimize organizational resources.
- Apply legal and ethical decision-making in management settings.
- Develop and implement effective customer relations strategies.
- Apply managerial accounting concepts to organizational decision-making.
- Integrate operational processes and information systems into management practices.
- Develop strategic plans that include organizational mission, measurable goals, objectives, and action plans.
- Apply teamwork, collaboration, and leadership practices in management environments.
- Manage projects from initiation through completion using critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Admission and Degree Requirements
Admission:
- Submit a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) application.
- Meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Hold a conferred Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Have completed at least 60 transferable college-level credits from a regionally accredited institution, including a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on all college coursework.
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions. International transcripts must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Completion:
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Program Credits:
| Associate Level Courses |
60.00 |
| BAS Core Program of Study |
27.00 |
| Management Concentration |
15.00 |
| Focus Area/General Education Courses |
18.00 |
| TOTAL |
120.00 |
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Financing Options: Complete the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For information on grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, visit the Office of Financial Aid at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for Daytona State College Foundation scholarships. Additional information is available at
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue supervisory, management, and leadership positions across business, government, nonprofit, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, and service organizations.
| Related Career Opportunities |
Operations Manager; General Manager; Administrative Manager; Business Manager; Project Coordinator; Department Manager; Operations Supervisor; Program Manager |
| Career Areas |
Business management, operations management, project management, organizational leadership, administration, and supervision |
| O*NET Online |
www.onetonline.org |
Graduates are prepared to advance into supervisory, management, and leadership positions across a wide variety of industries and organizational settings.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your résumé for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Required Concentration Courses
Concentration Courses - 15 Credits
| MAN4162 | Customer Relations for Managers | 3.00 |
| MAN4301 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 |
| GEB4930 | Selected Topics in Management | 3.00 |
| MAN4900 | Capstone Project in Supervision and Management | 3.00 |
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| MAN4535 | Business Process Analysis | 3.00 |
| MAN3570 | Purchasing and Materials Management | 3.00 |
MAN4535: This course requires GEB4930 or GEB4931. Students in this program must complete GEB4930.
GEB4930: This course requires senior-level status. Topics rotate each term; check section notes for course topic information.
MAN4900: This capstone course is the final course in this program.
Program Specific Courses
Program Core - 27 credits
| GEB3213 | Business Writing | 3.00 |
| MAN3353 | Management Theory and Practices | 3.00 |
| MAN3240 | Organizational Behavior | 3.00 |
| BUL3130 | Legal, Ethical, and Social Aspects of Business | 3.00 |
| ACG3024 | Accounting for Non-Financial Majors | 3.00 |
| ISM4011 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3.00 |
| MAN4120 | Leadership Challenges and Supervision | 3.00 |
| GEB4891 | Strategic Management and Decision Making | 3.00 |
| MAN4504 | Operational Decision Making | 3.00 |
GEB3213 is the first course in the BAS program and is a prerequisite to every other course in the program, or a corequisite to other first semester courses.
ISM4011: Requires ISM2000 or CGS2100 or equivalent. Students wanting to pursue a master's degree should check with the college/university they plan to attend to determine which course(s) will transfer to that institution.
MAN4120, GEB4891, MAN4504: These courses require senior-level status.
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| GEB3213 | Business Writing | 3.00 |
| MAN3353 | Management Theory and Practices | 3.00 |
| MAN3240 | Organizational Behavior | 3.00 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
GEB3213 is the first course in the BAS program and is a prerequisite to every other course in the program, or a co-requisite to other first semester courses.
2nd Semester
| BUL3130 | Legal, Ethical, and Social Aspects of Business | 3.00 |
| ACG3024 | Accounting for Non-Financial Majors | 3.00 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
3rd Semester
| MAN4162 | Customer Relations for Managers | 3.00 |
| MAN4301 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 |
| ISM4011 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3.00 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
ISM4011: Requires ISM2000 or CGS2100 or equivalent. Students wanting to pursue a master's degree should check with the college/university they plan to attend to determine which course(s) will transfer to that institution.
4th Semester
| MAN4120 | Leadership Challenges and Supervision | 3.00 |
| GEB4891 | Strategic Management and Decision Making | 3.00 |
| MAN4504 | Operational Decision Making | 3.00 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| MAN4535 | Business Process Analysis | 3.00 |
| MAN3570 | Purchasing and Materials Management | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
5th Semester
| GEB4930 | Selected Topics in Management | 3.00 |
| MAN4900 | Capstone Project in Supervision and Management | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
GEB4930: This course requires senior-level status. Topics rotate each term; check section notes for course topic information.
MAN4900: This capstone course is the final course in this program.
Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 60