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Business Management Technology
Associate in Applied Business

Business Management Technology Associate Degree

The Business Management Technology (BMT) associate degree offers a balance of theory and practice suitable for students interested in careers in supervision. Courses offered take a management approach to the functional areas of business operations including human resource management, marketing, operations, supervision, planning, and distribution. The principles of continuous quality improvement are used throughout the program.

Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Business (AAB) awarded by the College of Business.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Describe and explain the functional areas of business.
  • Demonstrate business thinking skills by applying general business concepts to strategic decision-making.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills by exploring issues and ideas before accepting or formulating conclusions.

Choose Where You Want to Learn

In Person and Online Students can pursue the business program in a hybrid format at one of Ohio University’s regional campuses, or you can complete the degree completely online.

  • Regional Campuses

    Our regional campuses offer students the excellence of an OHIO education combined with outstanding faculty while learning occurs in their local community. The Business Management Technology degree is available in a hybrid format, through a mix of in-person and online coursework, on three of our regional campuses:

    Chillicothe Campus BMT

    Lancaster Campus BMT

    Southern Campus BMT

  • Flexible Online Format

    With asynchronous coursework and flexible advising, students can complete their degree on their own schedule. Take a full load and finish the degree in four semesters, or pace your courses to fit your life and career. This program is also available through OHIO's regional campuses.

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Courses & Curriculum

The program offers a balance of theory and practice suitable for student interested in careers in supervision. Courses offered take a management approach to the functional areas of business operations including human resource management, marketing, operations, supervision, planning, and distribution. The principles of continuous quality improvement are used throughout the program.

Business Management Technology major requires completion of a minimum of 63 semester hours.

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Career Opportunities

The BMT program is intended to prepare students for supervising or entry-level management positions in a number of industry sectors. Students have opportunities to develop analysis skills, problem solving, team building, and business presentations. Industry sectors that can benefit from supervisors who understand and practice these skills include manufacturing, retail, finance and banking, service, distribution, small business, health care, and not-for-profit. 

Students are also prepared to continue their academic studies in several baccalaureate programs, such as the Business Studies Major.