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Searching for a Fulfilling and Challenging Career?

• Are you interested in a career in supervising or managing?
• Do you want to position yourself for career advancement?
• Do you like learning skills you can apply right away? 

Then a degree in Supervisory Management may be the answer for you!

What is Supervisory Management?

The Supervisory Management program provides you with real-world skills that teach you how to lead and manage in today’s work environment.  Offered in an accelerated format, participants attend class once a week and can obtain an A.A.S degree in as little as 24 months.

Courses are taught by subject matter experts with real-world work experience.  Additionally, classes are fast-paced, relevant, and highly interactive giving participants the opportunity to practice and explore new skills immediately. 

Curriculum topics have been carefully selected to provide participants knowledge in leadership, quality and continuous improvement, and human resource development.

What are my options?

Participants in this program can choose to complete an A.A.S degree, one of the three certificate programs, or take courses as electives within their degree program.

Supervisory Leadership Certificate – 12 credits

Classes in this certificate focus on effective leadership, communication, and personal effectiveness strategies including conflict resolution, responding to change, and identifying personal ethics and values.  Click here for more information on this certificate http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/SMGTLdrshpCert09.pdf.

Quality/Continuous Improvement Certificate – 12 credits

Working effectively and efficiently in a necessity in today’s work place.  Courses in this certificate teach participants skills in decision making, problem solving, project management, team building, and managing customer relationships.  Click here for more information on this certificate http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/SMGTQltyContImpCert09.pdf.

Human Resource Development Certificate – 12 credits

Courses in this certificate program include employment and safety laws, performance management, effective training and coaching skills.  At the end of this certificate, participants have the skills necessary to hire the right employees and capitalize on team member’s strengths.  Click here for information on this certificate http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/SMGTHRDvlpmtCert09.pdf.

Supervisory Management Associate in Applied Science Degree – 64 credits

The A.A.S Degree track consists of the three, 12-credit certificates plus 7 credits of technical courses, and 21 General Education courses. Click here for more information on the A.A.S degree http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/SMGTAAS09.pdf.

What type of career can I expect?

Graduates of this program are ready for front-line supervisory and management positions in any industry. 

Many graduates go on to complete their bachelor’s degree at one of the many institutions that have articulation agreements with RCTC.  For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations, see us at:  http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations/index.html.

Do I need to be working in a supervisory or management role in order to apply?

No, everyone is welcome to participate in this program.  It is designed for either those wanting a career in supervision or those currently in a supervisory role.

Originally, the program was designed for working adults in a cohort model.  However, we recognized a need in our community to offer the program to everyone, with the flexibility to take courses when it made sense for the participant.  Therefore, this option was developed.

Can I take one a supervisory management course as an elective for another program?

Absolutely!  There are a number of courses that fit beautifully with other degree programs such as accounting, business, or retail management.  Even if you are not in a business program, you may enroll in one of the classes.  The skills learned in these courses apply to all areas.

If you want to learn more about the Supervisory Management program, please contact Catherine Davis at catherine.davis@roch.edu.

If you are interested in learning more about the cohort option, please contact Sara Bunge, Workforce Development Manager at sara.bunge@roch.edu.