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Welcome to the Business Management Division Web Page
 We hope you
find it interesting and informative.
Here is our mission statement, which is a brief
description of our fundamental purpose. It answers the question, “Why do we exist?”
Mission Statement
The Business Management Division
of
Allegany
College
of
Maryland
is committed to providing quality educational opportunities for our
students. In response to the dynamic
nature of the field, our diverse faculty is dedicated to integrating the latest theories with applications and
technological skills. We offer a variety
of programs that are designed to enhance our students’ personal and
professional growth.
Our Business Management Division offers students a choice of programs:
- transfer programs, which
enable our students to easily transfer their Allegany College of Maryland
degree to a four-year college or university.
- career programs, which
prepare our students for more rapid entry into the workforce.
For your
convenience we have prepared a list of questions frequently asked by prospective
Business Management students.
- Why
Should I Study Business?
- Why
Should I Study Business at
Allegany
College of
Maryland?
- What Do
Students Say About the Business Programs at
Allegany
College of
Maryland?
- What
Business Programs Do You Offer at
Allegany
College of
Maryland?
- Who
Should I Contact to Learn More About the Business Programs at
Allegany
College
of
Maryland?
Why Should I Study Business?
 Business is Everywhere!!
- Nearly every organization, whether
or not it is a "business," must be run like a business, using
business principles to be successful in today's world. An education in
business can lead to a career in almost any field or type of
organization. Business graduates
work in a multitude of jobs in large corporations, small businesses,
hospitals, banks, colleges, government agencies and non-profit
organizations. If you’d like to
run your own business, a business education can help you make your business
successful.
- Business is Hot!!
- The American Association of Community Colleges has identified
business as a “hot” program. This
is defined as programs for which there is a large market demand for
graduating seniors. Three of the
hottest areas of business are accounting, management and marketing:
Accounting - As the accounting profession
moves to a five-year degree requirement for Certified Public Accountants, there
will be a greater demand for two-year degree graduates. There are numerous jobs
in the accounting field for paraprofessionals, full-charge bookkeepers,
accounting clerks, financial analysts, and other types of financial
professionals. Among popular entry-level
accounting positions, the national salary range for accounting clerks is $26,088-$40,595. For accounts payable clerks it’s $24,319-$42,210. For experienced accounts payable managers, who often begin as clerks,
the salary range is $49,524-$88,276.
Management – According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, management
is one of the ten fastest growing fields in terms of projected employment
growth. Entry-level managers are always
in demand, in a variety of situations and locations. Our management program
provides the basic skills needed to succeed in management or to improve the performance
of those currently in supervisory or management positions. Among popular entry-level management
positions, the national salary range for assistant branch managers is
$28,656-$43,083. For assistant retail store
managers it’s $24,671-$46,567. For
experienced district retail sales managers, who often start as assistants, the
salary range is $56,388-$109,680.
Marketing - The economy always offers jobs in
sales, marketing, advertising and public relations. These jobs are available in
many industries and all locations. The skills learned in a business program
will prepare you for these types of jobs. Among popular entry-level marketing positions, the national salary range
for marketing assistants is $26,953-$45,344. For sales representatives it’s $38,306-$70,804. For experienced sales directors, who often
start as sales representatives, the salary range is $85,073-$166,122.
- Business is Smart!!
 In addition to acquiring knowledge
from a business program, you will gain communication, teamwork, interpersonal,
analytical, computer, leadership and problem-solving skills. These skills will be important to your career
and to your life outside of work.
Why Should I Study Business at
Allegany
College of
Maryland?
- Success, Success, Success!!
- Our business graduates go on
to successful careers with companies such as Abbott Laboratories, Legg
Mason, PPG Industries, Goodyear and many other employers both nationally
and locally. Many of our graduates own their own small businesses and
many hold titles such as manager, director and vice president.
- Transferability!!
- Our business graduates who
choose to continue their studies find it easy to transfer to four-year
colleges. Usually, every one of
their Allegany College of Maryland business credits transfers to their
new school.
- Smart Students!!
 Our students are widely
recognized as outstanding scholars. Over the past few years, dozens have been selected for Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. Employers and college faculty repeatedly tell us that our students
are well prepared for the workplace or additional education. And our students agree. In a 2005 study of Allegany College of
Maryland graduates, over 90% who transferred to a four-year institution
rated their preparation for transfer as good or better.
- Diversity!!
- Our student body is
diverse. Some have come to
Allegany College of Maryland directly from high school, others have
returned to school after a long absence. Some are full-time students, others are part-time. Some are commuter students who live
near campus, others are from further away and
live in our residence halls. Our
students come from a variety of racial, ethnic and socioeconomic
backgrounds. We recognize and
appreciate the unique talents and contributions of all of our
students.
- Great Faculty!!
- Our faculty is very well-qualified. Among us, we’ve held management
positions in retail, fashion, manufacturing, and banking; we have owned
and operated small businesses; we perform tax consultation and
preparation; and we engage in the practice of law. Our professional certifications include CPA , and we hold memberships in bar
associations and the American Marketing Association. All full-time faculty hold at least an earned Master’s Degree, including MBAs, Masters of
Economics, and Juris Doctor.
Our full-time faculty:
Professor Pat Brady, MBA, CPA
Associate Professor
Denise Hunt, MBA
Associate Professor Merle Helsel, JD
Associate Professor
Robin Imgrund, MS
Associate Professor Ron Krug,
MBA,
MS,
CPA
- Dedication to Excellence in
Teaching and Mentoring Students!!
- Our faculty is dedicated to
student learning and success. We
put teaching first. Our classes
are small (almost all have fewer than 30 students, many have fewer than
15), so we get to know our students and work with them closely. We keep in touch after they graduate,
too.
- Choices, Choices, Choices!!
- There are many ways that you
can take business courses at Allegany College of Maryland. We offer courses in classroom settings,
state-of-the-art distance learning facilities, and online. You can take day or evening
classes. We even offer classes at
area high schools and businesses.
- $$$!!
- There are many scholarships and various forms
of financial aid available to
qualified students to help with expenses at Allegany College of Maryland. The
following scholarships are for students enrolled in the Business Management
Division only:
American Trust Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank and Trust
J. Suter Kegg
David G. Martin, II
Memorial
Motor
City
Toyota, Chevy, Geo and Buick
Stangel's Financial Services
What Do Alumni Say About the Business Programs at
Allegany
College
of
Maryland?
Here is a
sample of what recent Allegany College of Maryland business graduates have to
say about their experience:
| “ Allegany
College of
Maryland gave me the opportunity to explore
many different career options and provided excellent educational resources to
help me succeed.” |
Jackie
Wolfe
ACM Business Alumnus
Contract
Negotiator National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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| “The
Somerset
County
Campus was the best solution for my college education because of the location,
cost and the flexibility of scheduling classes around my family and work. An invaluable asset of the college is the
experience that faculty bring with them to the classroom as not only educators
but as everyday business people.” |
Charlene Murray
May 2006 Graduate, Business
Management
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| “My experiences at
Allegany
College of
Maryland
were all positive. The class sizes were not so large that you felt
isolated from the instructor, and all the instructors provided support even out
of the classroom. Without the
Bedford
County Campus it would
not have been possible for me to pursue a degree and spend time with my wife
and kids.” |
Craig Clark
May 2007 Graduate, Business Management
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| “My experience at
Allegany
College
of
Maryland
was wonderful... it was a great transition step for my college
career. The professors at ACM seemed to care a great deal about the
student's education. ACM has small class sizes and a perfect
learning environment for those students that enjoy one on one access to
your teacher. Also, it was nice knowing that all my credits would easily
transfer to
Frostburg
State
University.
Overall, my experience with ACM was enjoyable. I would recommend ACM to
anyone looking for a nice, student friendly environment.” |
Matt Mellott
ACM
Business Alumnus
Frostburg
State
University
Student
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What Business Programs Do You Offer at
Allegany
College of
Maryland?
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Our
transfer programs are designed to closely parallel the first two years of a
major in the same subject area at many four-year colleges and
universities. We offer transfer programs
in:
Accounting
Business
Administration
Economics
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Our career
programs prepare students for more rapid entry into the workforce. The career programs we offer are:
Business Management
Associate Degree –
a two-year program intended to prepare graduates for entry-level supervisory
positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations
Entrepreneurship
Certificate – a
one-year program designed to acquaint students with the fundamentals of small
business ownership and entrepreneurship
Business Marketing and
Sales Certificate –
a one-year program designed to acquaint students with the fundamentals of
business while focusing on skills development in personal selling techniques,
advertising, web page development and other areas
Accounting Certificate – a one-year program designed to
prepare graduates to function as office bookkeepers/accounting clerks
Business Supervision
Certificate – a
one-year program intended to acquaint students with fundamentals of business
and to develop basic leadership/supervision skills
Who Should I Contact to Learn More About the Business Programs at
Allegany
College
of
Maryland?
For more information about this program please contact:
Ron Krug
Coordinator,
Business and Economics,
Cumberland
Campus
rkrug@allegany.edu
301-784-5123
Robin Imgrund
Coordinator, Business and Economics, PA Campuses
rimgrund@allegany.edu
814-652-9528, ext. 6209
Allegany College of Maryland.
It’s the Choice of Your Lifetime. |
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