Business Programs

Shape the Future of Business at CSM

Every successful business needs strategic thinkers, confident leaders, and problem-solvers who can turn ideas into results. At CSM, our Business Programs prepare you to become one of them.

Whether you’re planning to transfer to a four-year university through our Business Administration, AS program or looking to launch or advance your career with our Business Management, AAS, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and real-world perspective to excel in today’s competitive marketplace.

Explore courses in management, marketing, accounting, finance, and business law, while developing essential skills in leadership, communication, and critical thinking. Choose from a variety of concentrations: Business Analysis, Digital Marketing, Hospitality, or Entrepreneurship.

With flexible options, supportive faculty, and programs built around employer needs, CSM gives you the foundation to lead, innovate, and make an impact in any organization.

Business Programs

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Business Administration Program

Build the Foundation for Business Success

Every great company starts with a great idea, but it’s people who bring that idea to life. CSM’s Business Administration, Associate of Science (AS) program prepares you to become one of those people: someone who understands how organizations operate, how strategy turns into results, and how leadership drives success.

Designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university, this program provides a broad foundation in management, marketing, accounting, economics, and business law, along with the critical thinking and communication skills that employers value. Whether your goal is a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field, you’ll gain both the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the next stage of your education and career.

You’ll also have the flexibility to customize your path: choose the general Business Administration degree or focus on Business Analysis through a concentration, certificate, or letter of recognition. Whatever direction you choose, you’ll graduate ready to lead with integrity, innovation, and impact.

Learn more about the Business Administration Program

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Business Management Program

Turn Ambition Into Action

If you’re ready to move your career forward or start a new one, CSM’s Business Management, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program is your doorway to opportunity. Whether you’re entering the workforce or building on existing experience, this program helps you develop the leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that today’s employers demand.

You’ll gain a solid foundation in management, marketing, accounting, human resources, and finance, while expanding your understanding of business law, strategy, and organizational leadership. Students can choose the general Business Management degree or specialize through one of several in-demand concentrations, including Construction Management, Digital Marketing, Hospitality, Retail, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, or Technology Management.

CSM’s flexible, career-focused program prepares graduates for management and professional roles across industries, equipping you to lead with confidence, adapt to change, and make an immediate impact in the workplace.

Learn more about the Business Management Program

Meet Our Faculty

Tony Stout, Chair, School of Professional and Technical Studies
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Dr. Mary Beth Klinger, Professor
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Jeffrey Hunt, Assistant Professor
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Dr. Kandace Foreman, Assistant Professor
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Dr. Mary Beth Klinger, Professor
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Ross Di Leo, Assistant Professor
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Jacob Herlihy, Associate Professor
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Julia Walker, Associate Professor
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Business Programs Advisory Council

The Business Programs Advisory Council keeps CSM’s business curriculum aligned with real-world needs—bridging the classroom and the workplace. Members from management, marketing, finance, and education ensure that our programs evolve with today’s economy.

Learn how the Council shapes CSM’s business programs

Student Testimonials

Community college has truly been a lifesaver. It has allowed me to pursue skillsets that will help me reach my goals.
Andre Curry
CSM Class of 2025, Business Management
I’m incredibly grateful for the business degree I have earned at CSM. Every class in this program taught me something valuable—whether it was to manage resources, lead a team, or think critically in high-pressure situations. Those skills are universal. They’ll stay with me through every job, every challenge, and every opportunity to grow. Even if my career takes a different path, the lessons from this degree will continue to shape me.
Emma Fonke
CSM Class of 2025, Business Management
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