Applied
Supervision
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| Career Opportunities |
| The curriculum is broad based and designed
to meet the demands of business and service
organizations. Graduates of this program will
have a foundation of the supervisory process,
an overview of employment laws and practices,
recruitment and selection of employees, and
a sound base for lifelong learning. Students
will be prepared for employment opportunities
in supervision. |
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Degree
& Certificate Options
The College of Technology
offers an Associate of Science degree in
Applied Supervision designed to transfer
into several 4-year degree programs. Visit
with an academic advisor for specific 4-year
degree options. |
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| What
you will learn |
- Understand the supervisor's evolving
role
- Listen actively and communicate effectively
with employees
- Create and maintain a motivating work
environment
- Develop and maintain team momentum
- Conform to current legal workplace requirements
- Implement an organization's policies
for recruitment and hiring
- Recognize the importance of internal
and external customer service
- Define leadership and describe the difference
between a leader and a supervisor
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 CAREER
CLOSEUP |
| Job Outlook
and Pay Info |
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| Median Wage (MT)* |
$29,600 |
| Median Wage (US)* |
$39,900 |
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| Average entry-level wage, COT grads (2001-2003) |
n/a |
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| Expected growth (MT)* |
9% |
| Expected growth (US)* |
7% |
| (projections through 2010) |
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| *Bureau of Labor
Statistics, Office of Employment Projections;
MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and
Analysis Bureau |
 COT Graduate Placement Data |
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| Skills,
Traits, Preparatory Classes that would be helpful |
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Capable of speaking in front of large groups
- Ability to handle confrontation and enforce
workplace policies and procedures
- Use of logic and reasoning for problem solving
- Previous algebra or advanced mathematics course(s)
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