The Management Technology, Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree is tailored for the post-secondary adult vocational (PSAV) technical college completer to offer a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards. Topics that are covered with this degree include communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, principles of management, personnel management, and general business procedures.
Degree Information
A student must have a high school diploma or GED to apply to Lake-Sumter State College.
This program requires students to complete a career certificate (minimum 900 clock hours) at Lake Technical College or another accredited technical institution to enter. Students entering this program will receive articulated credit for their career certificate towards the AS in Management Technology.
Application Process
Program Costs
Tuition costs for programs and courses at the associate's degree level are $109.73 per credit hour. Additional costs will include textbooks, materials, and course fees. Learn more about our tuition & fees.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to all eligible students each semester from the LSSC Foundation. Visit the Foundation Scholarships page to learn more.
Students graduating from high school and enrolling at LSSC may qualify for other scholarships offered through the State of Florida. You will be notified of your eligibility after you apply to the College.
Financial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work-Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.
The State of Florida requires students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by the time they graduate, pursuant to s. 1007.25(5), Florida Statutes. Beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year, newly enrolled students must demonstrate competency through completion of a civic literacy course and by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).
Check your DegreeWorks or the Florida Civic Literacy Requirement page for more information.
Degree Planning
Semester-by-Semester Course Plan for Full-Time Students
Semester-by-Semester Course Plan for Part-Time Students
Check your DegreeWorks to track your progress toward completing your degree and program.
Jobs/Careers
Job Outlook (Florida)
Statewide, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FLDEO) predicts 4.8% job growth in Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists through 2023. This includes all 67 of Florida's counties.
In Central Florida, FLDEO predicts an 18.9% growth rate in Management Occupations through 2029. For this data, Central Florida includes Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Sumter Counties.
Salary Data (Florida)
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021 wage data, the median salary for Project Management Specialists s is $80,950 in Central Florida. Across Florida, the median salary is $80,640. For this data, Central Florida includes Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.
Mission
The mission of the A.S Management Technology Program is to provide students with technical college skills in leadership, communication, management, and entrepreneurship.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the A.S. Management Technology program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Manage business from an entrepreneur's viewpoint
- Effectively write resumes, business letters, and memorandums
Chris Sargent Email: SargentC@LSSC.EDU
Associate Dean of Workforce Development and acting Program Manager for CIT, Dr. Sargent joined LSSC in 2014 as an instructor. He started his IT career at Middlebury College as a lab manager and helpdesk support technician. He later worked for the USDA in tech support, then at the University of Maryland for nearly 14 years as a network administrator and project manager. Dr. Sargent also holds an MS in Information Technology and an MBA.