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Ready to Advance Your Career With an Associate Degree?
Graduate America’s Associate of Applied Science in Applied Management prepares students for leadership and administrative roles across business, healthcare, and workforce sectors. This career-focused degree combines applied management training, professional development, and workforce-aligned instruction to support advancement and long-term mobility.
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OUR MISSION
The institutional mission of Graduate America is to prepare students for career entry, professional growth, and long-term workforce advancement.
At the core of our mission is a commitment to delivering practical, workforce-aligned education that prepares students for leadership, administrative, and operational roles. Through applied instruction and professional development, Graduate America supports career mobility, organizational readiness, and sustainable advancement.
Program Structure & Learning Outcomes
From enrollment through program completion, students follow a structured academic pathway focused on applied management skills, leadership development, and workforce readiness.
Faculty-Guided Instruction
Students receive instruction from experienced faculty using industry-aligned curriculum, applied coursework, and professional development methods that support career advancement.
Applied Skills & Career Preparation
Through applied coursework and professional development training, students build practical leadership skills and prepare for workforce-ready performance in administrative and management roles.
Explore the Curriculum
From core management principles to applied leadership training, each course is designed to build career-ready skills
Your Academic Pathway
Your Step-by-Step Path to Earning an Associate Degree
Step 01
Admissions & Program Entry
Meet with the admissions team to review program requirements, complete your application, and enroll in the Associate of Applied Science in Applied Management program offered through Graduate America.
Step 02
Core Applied Management Curriculum
Begin coursework focused on leadership development, business operations, organizational management, communication, and professional skills taught by experienced faculty.
Step 03
Applied Learning and Practical Training
Engage in applied learning activities, case-based instruction, and practical coursework designed to strengthen leadership, operational decision-making, and workforce rea
Step 04
Degree Completion & Career Advancement
Complete program requirements and earn your Associate of Applied Science degree, preparing you for advancement opportunities in supervisory, administrative, and management roles across multiple industries.
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At Graduate America, students receive career-focused instruction designed to build professional skills, leadership capacity, and workforce readiness. The Associate of Applied Science program emphasizes applied learning and academic excellence to support long-term success.
