Business Management Technology

Prepare for a Career in Business Management or Entrepreneurship

Whether you’re starting your first job or looking to move into a leadership role, the Business Management Technology associate degree at WSCO provides the foundation you need to succeed. This program combines real-world business concepts with practical technical skills to prepare you for a wide range of careers in management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and beyond.

You’ll learn how businesses operate, how to lead teams, how to manage finances and data, and how to think like a business owner—whether you’re working for someone else or launching something of your own.

Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology

This two-year degree includes coursework in:

Business management and leadership
Marketing and entrepreneurship
Accounting and financial principles
Computer applications and database management
International business and global commerce

The program is designed for maximum flexibility. You can take courses full-time or part-time, daytime or evening. Many classes are offered online or in a blended format. A fully online version of the degree is also available, allowing you to complete the entire program remotely.

Flexible, Career-Ready, and Transferable

Study full-time or part-time
Choose from in-person, online, or hybrid formats
Earn a Small Business Entrepreneurship certificate with a clear pathway to a Business Management degree
Transfer your associate degree into a four-year business program if desired

What You’ll Learn

Principles of management and supervision
Small business operations and entrepreneurship
Fundamentals of marketing and sales
Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and database tools
Business decision-making and customer service

80%

Job Placement

$10,990

Estimated Program Tuition Cost

$68,930

Local Average Annual Salary

What Career Opportunities will I qualify for with an Associate Degree in Business Management?

Graduates of the program are prepared for roles such as:

Office or department manager
Small business owner
Sales or marketing associate
Retail Manager
Human Resources Manager

This degree also creates a strong foundation for students who plan to continue their education in business, marketing, or management at a four-year college or university.

Gain Real-World Experience through Local Internship Opportunities

The following local businesses have provided internship opportunities for WSCO business students:

Schwendeman Insurance
American Producers
Belpre Mutual Bank
The City of Caldwell
Brooker Construction
Peoples Bank
Find Career Opportunities with Local
Employers, Such As:
Forma Scientific
Bureau of Fiscal Services
Schwendeman Insurance
Doyle Land Services
Marietta Memorial Hospital
American Producers
Hi Vac Corporation
Peoples Bank Corporation
Watertown Enterprises
Marietta Magnetics
Hino Motors Manufacturing
Cimarron Energy
Polaris Home Funding
Citizens Bank
RedBird Development
Merrill Lynch
Duke Energy

Administrative Assistant (Executive or Medical)

The Administrative Assistant program is a 1-year certificate program that can be taken either full or part-time. Courses are offered in 8-week sessions with the option of in-person, online, and blended. Graduates will earn industry recognized credentials throughout the program, including Microsoft Office Specialist in Word and Excel as well as NCSA’s Certified Customer Service Professional.

Upon completion, graduates can choose to continue for one additional year to earn their associate degree in Business Management Technology.

Small Business Entrepreneurship

The Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate program at Washington State College of Ohio prepares current and future business owners to start or grow their own business. Our program has a flexible schedule with online and in-person course in an 8-week format. Our faculty bring decades of real world experience across multiple disciplines to the classroom.

In our program students will learn basic accounting, business law, human resources, customer service skills, and will create their own business plan.

The certificate provides a clear pathway for students who want to pursue an associate degree in Business Management.

Accounting

Administrative Assistant