Academics
Associate of Science in Business Administration – Nail Salon Management
Program Overview
The Associate of Science in Business Administration — Nail Salon Management program prepares students with a solid foundation of nail salon business, entrepreneurship, and management principles for positions in the ownership, management, and operations of a small-business-scale salon or similar outlet. The program concentrates on management and entrepreneurship, in order to develop students’ abilities in these areas to maximize customer service and profits in response to general and local fashion trends; and in specific training to enhance practical skills in nail technology and artistry, as well as customer-oriented service, such as hygiene and customer safety. The program is solely an academic and vocational program, and is not designed to lead to licensure. The curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits that enable students to understand small business management and operations while also giving them practical experience in real-world retail outlet operations. NOTE: This program is NOT intended to lead to licensure of any kind. Obtaining a license to operate as a cosmetologist in the state of Georgia requires additional training and is solely the responsibility of the student.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the Associate of Science in Business Administration – Nail Salon Management program are to:
1. Develop students’ understanding of small business management and operations, including concepts, terms, and theories.
2. Train students in basic nail care and art theory and technique.
3. Enhance students’ critical thinking and effective communication abilities in small business environments.
4. Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment in the management and operation of a small business.
Program Requirements
| General Education Courses | 20 credits |
| Major Core | 28 credits |
| Major Electives | 12 credits |
| Total | 60 credits |