Management and Leadership Studies
Associate in Science Degree Management · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Management and Leadership Studies certificate program is designed to build and/or upgrade skills in leading and managing people while enhancing individual and organizational effectiveness within the workplace. Courses emphasize leading, organizing, planning, communicating, training, and controlling.
Complete the Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Function effectively in a leadership or management role using the skills, principles, and tools they have acquired.
- Apply the leadership and management principles they have learned in their personal and/or organizational lives.
- Distinguish between the qualities of effective and ineffective leaders and managers.
- Analyze the ethical dimensions of effective leaders and managers in everyday conduct and decision making.
- Demonstrate effective written and/or oral skills.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BUS A100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| orBUS A100H | Introduction to Business Honors | |
| BUS A110 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS A139 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CIS A100/CIS A100H | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| CMST A100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| LEAD A180 | Personal Leadership | 3 |
| LEAD A200 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT A100 | Applied Management for Public and Private Organizations | 3 |
| MGMT A115 | Human Relations and Supervision | 3 |
| MGMT A239 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| orBUS A239 | Professional Communication | |
| MKTG A110 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| orCOMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | |
| Restricted Electives | 3-4 | |
| ACCT A101 | Financial Accounting | |
| ACCT A102 | Managerial Accounting | |
| BUS A120 | Personal Financial Success | |
| BUS A240 | Entrepreneurship | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | |
| MKTG A100 | Introduction to Marketing | |
| MKTG A110 | Professional Selling | |
| PHIL A120 | Ethics | |
| Total Major Units | 36 - 37 | |
| OCC AS General Education | up to 21 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements | varies | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 60 | |
- Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| BUS A100or BUS A100H | Introduction to Businessor Introduction to Business Honors |
| CMST A100 | Interpersonal Communication 1 |
| LEAD A200 | Organizational Leadership |
| MGMT A100 | Applied Management for Public and Private Organizations |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| BUS A110 |
| BUS A139 |
| CIS A100/A100H |
| LEAD A180 |
| MGMT A115 |
| Summer |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA B- CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| BUS A239or MGMT A239 |
| MKTG A110or COMM C1000 (COMM A110) |
| AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE 2 |
| ACCT A101 |
| ACCT A102 |
| BUS A120 |
| BUS A240 |
| COMM C1000 (COMM A110) |
| MKTG A100 |
| MKTG A110 |
| PHIL A120 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE 4 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 |
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 1B
- COMM A110/COMM C1000- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 1B or 3
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS
- If COMM A110/COMM C1000 is taken take ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE)