Accelerated Management Associate Degree

When you earn an Associate of Elected Studies (AES) in Management degree from Thomas More University, you grow professionally and personally. This accelerated program works conveniently around your schedule, 100% online or on campus. Whichever learning mode you choose, we will welcome you and provide individualized support within our Thomas More community. Our AES students who study management, learn skills like creativity, leadership, and flexibility through courses that focus on teamwork, professional communication, and business management. Many students use it as an opportunity to build a strong foundation to go on to achieve their dreams of earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Employers are looking for applicants who can make an immediate impact. Completing our program isn’t just a pathway to earning an associate of management degree. It’s the first step toward achieving more in your career.

• Small classes that meet one night a week or 100% online
• Complete in as few as 24 months
• Taught by an experienced faculty of business professionals
• Courses cover topics such as fundamentals of business writing, management, organizational behavior, financial analysis, and more
• Transfers seamlessly to a Bachelor of Elected Studies (BES) or Bachelor of Business Administration degree

“I recommend anyone considering going to school, while working full-time, to look at Thomas More’s cohort program. I am a better leader because of the people I worked with on each presentation and project in my cohort.”

Sara Mullins ’17/’20, AES, BBA, MBA, Director of Operations: Addiction Medicine and Behavioral Health, St. Elizabeth Physicians

Of course, but don’t take our word for it.

In a 2019 Georgetown University report, Thomas More was ranked #1 in Kentucky for ROI (Return on Investment) out of 28 public and private colleges and universities, with the highest long-term gain—at more than $1 million.

The more you earn, the more you can earn.

Earning an Associate of Elected Studies in Management degree might be your next step in your career, but it shouldn’t be your last. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report illustrating that the more degrees you earn, the higher your salary potential. And the less likely you will find yourself unemployed during an economic downturn.