BSc (Hons) in Business Administration (Operations Management pathway)

Greek students
• One letter of recommendation from teacher/professor of last institution attended; letter from private tutor is not accepted.
• Official high school transcript(s) and diploma or official college/university transcript(s) and catalog (if applying for transfer credits).
• Acceptable evidence of proficiency in English: IELTS (score 6.5 or higher), Pearson Test of Academic English: PTE Academic (59 or above), Michigan State University Certificate of English Language Proficiency (MSU – CELP), Michigan Proficiency Certificate, Cambridge Proficiency Certificate, Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) with Grade A only, TOEFL (score 87 or higher on internet based), GCE, International Baccalaureate, Graduates of accredited English language institutions.
If none of the above can be provided, then the candidate will have to take the English Placement Test administered by the College.
• Certified copy of state identification card candidates will attend an interview with a designated College representative after all application materials have been submitted.

American Students
First Year Students
Students who are currently in high school, students who have not attended college after high school graduation, or students with less than 12 college credit hours are considered First Year Students.
The following documents are needed for admissions:
• Completed online application form.
• A 250-300 word personal statement which addresses how studying at ACG will further your life goals. The essay can be completed online along with the application form.
• Official transcripts.
• One academic letter of recommendation.
• Copy of passport.

Transfer Students
Students are considered Transfer Students if they have 12 or more credits from an accredited college.
The following documents are needed for admissions:
• Completed online application form.
• A 250-300 word personal statement which addresses how studying at ACG will further your life goals. The essay can be completed online along with the application form.
• Official College transcripts from all institutions attended.
• One academic letter of recommendation.
• Copy of picture page in passport.

Introduction to the Major in Management
The Management major is intended for students interested in studying the roles, activities and functions of managers in all kinds of organizations, whether service or manufacturing, profit or not-for-profit, domestic or global, large corporate enterprises or entrepreneurial ventures. Studies in management provide students with the sought after skills, knowledge and abilities— critical and creative thinking, leadership, teamwork, effective communication, problem solving, social responsibility, ethical sensitivity—that enable them to perform effectively in any work environment. The program is designed for students interested in the challenges and opportunities of starting, operating, and growing their own business, as well as those who want to pursue a career in a variety of corporate structures, from small-to-medium size enterprises to large multinational firms.

What You Will Study
The Management major encompasses a broad range of disciplines including:

Operations Management
The pathway in Operations Management focuses on quality and meeting the needs and expectations of customers, while extending this philosophy to the entire business operation. Some of the topics included in this pathway include: operations management, logistics and supply chain management, fundamentals of total quality, principles in management science, project management and operations strategy.

Career/Graduate Study Opportunities
The theoretical, practical and experiential foundations provided by studying Management help graduates function comfortably and effectively in any contemporary business management environment. In addition, graduates are well prepared for entry into specialized programs at the graduate level. The Management major is developed with the needs of employers in mind. The College works closely with leading employers in the private sector to ensure that the curriculum remains relevant and career driven. The links with industry, commerce, and shipping create ideal opportunities for stimulating career paths.