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Online Associate of Arts in Management (AA)

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About This Program

American Military University (AMU) offers an online associate degree management program that provides the practical skills required for entry-level supervisory responsibilities in business or government.

AMU’s program aligns with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards. It introduces you to core elements needed for effective leadership and management of a workforce.

This accredited program covers these essential HR topics:

Recruitment and candidate selection

  • Recruitment and candidate selection
  • Hiring laws and ethics
  • Team dynamics and performance management
  • Career development
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Employee relations

In the final course, you prepare an ePortfolio to demonstrate your learning. You also have the option of joining the student chapter of SHRM where you can learn about HR certifications.

What You Will Do

  1. Show how you are able to use critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills to be a successful supervisor in a business environment
  2. Explain key concepts and practices for managing employees
  3. Compare and contrast ethical matters involving organizational and individual behavior
  4. Create a professional development program for an individual who would report directly to you

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Degree at a Glance

Accredited
ACBSP Accredited

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Number of Credits
60
Transfer up to 45 credits1
Cost Per Credit
$360 | $250*
$324**
*with Preferred Military Rate
**with Veteran Grant or APUS Opportunity Grant
Courses Start Monthly
Online
and vary from 8 to 16 weeks

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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version

Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:

This concentration is designed to offer a practical base of knowledge that prepares students to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's global workforce. Topics of study include recruitment, selection, team dynamics, ethics, performance management, compensation, benefits, labor and employee relations, and policy and records management.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

  • Supervise people in the workforce environment.
  • List the necessary steps to take in the recruiting, grievance and corrective action processes.
  • Communicate an organization’s mission, vision, goals and objectives to direct reports.
  • Discuss the challenges that human resources face in modern organizations.
  • Describe team-management skills with a focus on the group dynamics and ethics of an increasingly varied workforce.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4120

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This introductory course focuses on the concepts and methods of managing human capital in an organization. Students will have the opportunity to explore human resource fundamentals by discussing practices in the selection, training, job analysis, evaluation, wage setting, incentive principles, merit rating, job efficiency, and labor/employee relations of human resources as applied to various types of organizations.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 2892

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In the emerging global economy, only those organizations dedicated to continuous learning are expected to grow and thrive. This course is an examination of individual and organizational strategies designed to stimulate creative approaches to learning in organizations. Students will have the opportunity to outline individual development plans from an organizational and personal perspective. Theoretical foundations and practical issues involved in employee training and development in business organizations are explored.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 2922

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In today's workforce, being qualified is not enough. Most applicants are qualified, but they may not be the right fit for the culture. Interviewing has become a crucial process in organizations, and the outcome can determine the next path for many people. Therefore, it is important to spend time preparing for the actual interview meeting. This course will provide a comprehensive study on skill sets that interviewees should display to be the chosen candidate. Topics include communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, time and project management techniques, and managing change with a positive attitude and self-confidence. Emphasis will be placed on clear concise written and spoken communication regarding business correspondence and oral presentations.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

This concentration provides students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to become effective retail managers in the global environment. The program is designed to focus on interpersonal, managerial, human resource, leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary to assess and evaluate retail management practices.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the functions and applications of various retail management processes in the areas of store operations.
  • Assess the needs of today’s retail managers in the use of information technology, financial resources, and human resources in the retail workplace.
  • Apply retail managerial concepts to issues impacting the effectiveness of retail managers in today’s competitive and global organizations.
  • Recognize the importance of ethical conduct, social responsibility, and corporate responsibility in the global retail environment.

Choose 9 credit hours from this section.

Course ID: 4141

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This course introduces students to the basics of customer relations functions and describes the ideal characteristics of good customer relations in both small and large retail organizations. This class will also discuss effective customer relations strategies, effective listening, oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and teamwork based on the organization's commitment to meeting customer needs while making customers feel welcome and valued. Students will also learn the methods and approaches to addressing problems, including the management of conflicts when they occur.

Course ID: 4142

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This class in retail inventory management will present the significant factors in managing a business’ profits at a steady margin and reducing theft and loss of inventory. Students will learn to distinguish between large and small retail organizations and become familiar with variations in inventory management based upon the nature of the inventory (such as perishable, seasonal, and fashion). The course will also review the skills, tools, and resources required for effective inventory management, as well as the strategies for keeping inventory current and various ways to identify and mitigate inventory management challenges.

Course ID: 4143

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This course enables students to identify, define, and explain risk situations and to develop management concepts, techniques and processes and understand from a company perspective the impact of safety and compliance policies. To understand risk management students will examine risk management origins and trends from an insurance perspective in retail and develop skills in interpreting the impact that unresolved risk management issues can have on compliance, safety and the bottom line. Risk management is about insurance and developing policies to mitigate risk. This strategic focus and its application are covered in this class.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 4145

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During this course, students will develop a basic vocabulary and application of finance functions and principles. Students will describe the importance of knowing retail based calculations such as retail pricing, markup, and gross profit. They will relate the concepts of retail math (initial margin, markdown, shrinkage, gross profit dollars and percents) to finance and to the overall business success of the retail enterprise. They will define and apply ending inventory, retail cost, cost compliment, net profit, net sales, controllable expense, and non-controllable expense. Students will examine how retail finance can be applied to products and services in a wide variety of situations and how to review a project and evaluate the financial situation.

Select 1 course(s) from the following:

Course ID: 3725

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Microeconomics is an overview course that covers how households (consumers), firms (producers), and governments interact in competitive and other markets to set prices, and determine what and how much is produced. Key concepts introduced include the role of scarcity and choice, incentives and competition, and the law of supply and demand.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 3726

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Introduction to Macroeconomics is a survey course that builds on the topics covered and skills developed in ECON101 (Microeconomics) in order to present a complete picture of the economy. Macroeconomics shows how consumers and markets fit into the overall or aggregated economy and provides a framework to assess government policies. Key topics covered will include economic cycles (growth and recession), economic indicators and measures, and interest rates and money supply.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Must take the following in this Section:

Course ID: 5037

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Information and Digital Literacy is designed to provide students with sustainable and usable skills essential to success in both academic and professional settings. Students will learn best practices to locate and evaluate sources, and effectively communicate using digital literacy to become proficient 21st century learners.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session
05/25/26 - 10/30/26 11/02/26 - 12/27/26 Fall 2026 Session I 8 Week session
06/29/26 - 12/04/26 12/07/26 - 01/31/27 Fall 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4951

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Martin Luther King, Jr, said, “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to KEEP MOVING.” Making Writing Relevant is a composition course that will definitely keep you moving. It is not merely a required course; it is the type of course you will want to take because it moves you onto the path to success. Over eight-weeks, we will help you learn the most important components of a successful writer-communicator. We will teach you how to research properly, knowing you will need this skill in every course you take here at APUS and also in interactions in your professional and personal life. We will teach you the formatting style you will use in your field. We will provide a supportive community to strengthen and encourage you, and by the end of this nearly-all-you-need-to-know-about-writing course, you will be able to fly.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session
05/25/26 - 10/30/26 11/02/26 - 12/27/26 Fall 2026 Session I 8 Week session
06/29/26 - 12/04/26 12/07/26 - 01/31/27 Fall 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Must take the following in this Section:

Course ID: 4894

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This is an introductory statistics course designed to help students achieve a basic understanding of the statistical methods available to analyze and solve the wide variety of problems encountered in the workplace. This course is designed for students who seek an understanding of descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The emphasis of the course will be on the proper use and interpretation of statistical techniques. MATH120 is the recommended mathematics general education course for students who will be required to take additional statistics courses such as MATH302 Statistics as part of their program of study.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session
05/25/26 - 10/30/26 11/02/26 - 12/27/26 Fall 2026 Session I 8 Week session
06/29/26 - 12/04/26 12/07/26 - 01/31/27 Fall 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 2879

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This course is designed to provide the student with a basic foundation of positive communication strategies among individuals in today's business settings. Students will accomplish a variety of assignments that promote critical thinking and problem solving, and will develop basic human relations skills essential to function effectively in a modern business environment. Students will be presented with communication concepts associated with interpersonal relationships, including individual differences, group/team activities, cultural relations, leadership, mentoring, customer satisfaction and ethics. Communication concepts from assigned reading will be stressed, and this knowledge will then be applied in the analysis of case studies, scenarios, and problem-solving exercises to develop interpersonal skills that can be used in actual work situations.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 2881

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Supervisors are the first line of leadership. This course provides an overview of supervision in the workplace. Students will explore concepts and skills on how supervisors can improve their skill set for their scope of responsibilities (i.e. goal setting, problem-solving, staffing, conflict management and development of employees).
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 4137

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How can we help employees do the right thing? Ethical behavior in organizations is a topic that warrants exploration. The purpose of this course is to investigate some of the ethical issues facing the modern workplace. Topics include acceptable risk, intellectual property, workers' rights, whistle-blowing, moral leadership, outsourcing, and ethical issues in marketing. Students will be asked to reflect and examine how one comes to terms with being a good citizen and preventing unethical business practices.

Choose 3 credit hours from this section.

Course ID: 4121

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Students taking this course should not take RTMG150. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the challenges that arise for managers in organizational settings and to provide an introduction to the concepts and theories that can be useful in facilitating organizational effectiveness. Students will have the opportunity to review and critique the latest research on obstacles facing the modern workplace, motivation of employees, organizational justice, and implementing the best systems, processes and procedures for efficient workflow.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 4198

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In this course, students will learn the basics of retail management functions, principles and techniques found in today's marketplace. Students will also explore the ideal characteristics and responsibilities of an effective department or store manager, ranging from legal and safety scenarios to understanding the role and importance of logistics in various retail establishments. In this class, students will focus on the individual as a contributor, their roles and responsibilities in retail management and operations, and its varied sizes and types.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session
Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.

Choose 3 credit hours from this section.

Course ID: 4937

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This MGMT296, A.A. in Management Capstone: Portfolio, course is the final course in the Associates Program. This course will prepare students to reflect on their academic experience by compiling and revising artifacts from previous courses in the program into an organized e-portfolio. The e-portfolio will reflect the student’s educational growth from entry in the associates program. In addition, the student will develop the skills necessary to successfully transition to and navigate post-graduate life as well as understand the civic and social responsibilities of being educated citizens. Finally students will be given the resources to connect with APU/AMU in an ongoing relationship.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
02/23/26 - 07/31/26 08/03/26 - 09/27/26 Summer 2026 Session I 8 Week session
04/27/26 - 10/02/26 10/05/26 - 11/28/26 Fall 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Courses Start Monthly

Next Courses Start Jul 6
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  • All AMU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED). Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
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