Business Management Technology Associate in Applied Business
Get practical business skills in two years. Shawnee State's Associate in Applied Business in Business Management Technology gives you the foundation to step into a supervisory, sales, or administrative role — or to continue toward a bachelor's degree through our 2+2 pathway.
Program Overview
The Associate in Applied Business (AAB) in Business Management Technology at Shawnee State University is designed for students who want to gain practical, career-focused skills in business and management. Whether you’re just beginning your college journey or returning to sharpen your job prospects, this two-year degree prepares you to solve organizational problems, lead teams, and take on entry-level supervisory roles in a range of industries.
Through coursework in accounting, business law, marketing, and management, students develop an understanding of how businesses operate and how to apply critical thinking to real-world business scenarios. With a focus on flexibility and skill-building, this program supports both direct career entry and academic advancement.
Graduates of the program can pursue employment in administrative, supervisory, sales, or management trainee positions — or take advantage of the seamless 2+2 pathway into our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management.
Shawnee State’s College of Business & Engineering Technology offers personalized advising, faculty with industry experience, and membership in the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), ensuring a high-quality and supportive learning environment.
Career Outcomes
How to Apply
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Start your application
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Send transcripts
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At A Glance
Business Management Technology Associate in Applied Business
Degree
Associate in Applied Business (A.A.B.)
Format
On-campus
Length
2 years (full-time)
Class Size
12:1
Location
Advanced Technology Center, Main Campus
Why Study Business Management Technology Associate in Applied Business at Shawnee University
Two years gets you into a working role.
The program is built for entry-level supervisory, sales, and administrative jobs across a wide range of industries — not for theory alone.
Pick a concentration that matches your goals. Choose from Accounting, Healthcare, Information Systems, Management, or Marketing — and tailor the degree to where you want to go.
There's a clear path to a bachelor's. Every credit lines up with our B.S.B. in Management through a 2+2 pathway, so finishing the associate isn't a dead end — it's a launchpad.
You'll learn from faculty who've actually run businesses.
Small class sizes mean professors know your name, your goals, and where you want to land after graduation.
The A.A.B. in Business Management Technology blends general education, a business core, and a concentration in one of five business disciplines: Accounting, Healthcare, Information Systems, Management, or Marketing.
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Management Principles
- Legal Environment of Business
- Marketing Principles
- Spreadsheet Applications
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General education in communication, math, English, and social sciences
Internships aren't required, but they're encouraged. Optional credit-bearing internships in your chosen concentration give you direct exposure to a working business environment before you graduate.
- Apply foundational principles of business management
- Communicate effectively in a professional business setting
- Use technology tools for business problem-solving and reporting
- Make decisions across functional areas of business
- Step into a supervisory, sales, or administrative role
The A.A.B. in Business Management Technology is offered through the C. H. Lute School of Business in the College of Business and Engineering Technology. Most classes meet in the Advanced Technology Center on SSU's Main Campus in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Graduates of this program go into entry-level roles like:
- Administrative or office coordinator
- Management trainee
- Sales associate or sales coordinator
- Customer service supervisor
- Bookkeeper or accounting assistant
- Marketing assistant
Hiring sectors include retail, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, hospitality, and small business — basically anywhere an entry-level supervisor or coordinator is needed.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Shawnee State’s tuition is among the lowest in Ohio, and the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee keeps your rate flat for four years. Scholarships including Choose Ohio First and the Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program may also apply.
Business Management Technology Associate in Applied Business Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The A.A.B. is built as a 2+2 pathway into the B.S.B. in Management at Shawnee State, so credits carry forward cleanly.
Not currently. The A.A.B. is offered on campus.
No. The program works equally well for new students and for working adults who want a credential.
Internships aren't required, but they're available and encouraged — and they count toward your degree.
Program handbook
For information about program expectations, policies, and requirements, contact:
Accreditation
Shawnee State University is a member of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), which sets quality standards for business education.
