Business Management Studies

Combining business expertise with an understanding of the human experience.

If you aspire to a future career in business—whether in marketing, leadership, economics, or something else entirely—the associate’s degree in Business Management Studies (BMS) could be a good fit for you. 

The BMS program merges business acumen with the creative and critical thinking skills that are fostered through study in the liberal arts. This unique combination of coursework and experiences will prepare you to become a business leader who values and promotes strategic thinking, collaboration, and communication.

Throughout this two-year program, you can expect to access a variety of experiential learning opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to earn relevant industry credentials, including:

• Microsoft Excel
• Python

Career and 2+2 Educational Opportunities

Upon completion of the degree, you will be equipped with the skills to navigate the complexities of the business world while fostering critical thinking, communication, and ethical decision-making abilities. Graduates will be prepared to make a difference by combining business expertise with a broad-based understanding of the human experience, preparing you for careers such as office manager, operations manager, or roles within sales and marketing. 

If you want to continue your education and earn your bachelor’s degree at Butler, you will have a clear pathway into any of the business majors within the Lacy School of Business, which can be completed in just two additional years. This includes:

• Accounting
• Applied Business Technology
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• International Business
• Marketing
• Risk Management and Insurance