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B.S. in Business Administration for Online...
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The Business Administration program provides a foundation in Business Administration to prepare graduates with skills and knowledge to excel in business globally, searching for career opportunities in a highly competitive, fast-changing world involving fast-paced technology changes in any industry of their choice: business, education, non-profit, public, and private settings. The Business core courses cover essential disciplines in business such as: accounting, business ethics, economics, finance, global business, management, marketing, and a few other identified core courses. In addition, the student will take free concentration electives while taking one concentration area of their choice, such as esports management, economics & finance, entrepreneurship, hospitality and event management, human resources, and marketing. Students interested in completing their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration online have requirements to follow. To be eligible to take the Online Degree Completion Program (ODCP), the requirements are:
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Summary of Requirements
The Business Administration program provides a foundation in business administration to prepare students for entry-level management positions in either the private or public sector. Minoring in business administration is an excellent choice for students with management and leadership potential who choose to major in a liberal arts discipline.
Requirements for a Major in Business Administration
1. Students must be accepted into the Business Administration major before taking 300-level or above courses in the Department of Business.
2. Students must pick one concentration: esports management, economics & finance, entrepreneurship, hospitality & event management, human resources, and marketing.
3. The Department of Business major must complete one (1) internship prior to graduation. There are internship requirements of a minimum of eight (8) consecutive weeks in a semester (any semester) and a minimum of one hundred (100) hours on the internship site and complete weekly or biweekly internship reports, mid-evaluation, final evaluation, and presentation held by the Department of Business Internship Coordinator(s). Further internship program requirements and information are shared in the Department of Business student handbook.
4. Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better during the business Program and to meet graduation requirements (major and non-major courses overall). Students whose GPA falls below a cumulative 2.5 will be placed on probation.
5. The major program core courses are required to be taken under the Department of Business and cannot be taken at another University.
Required pre-major courses 6 credits
This course and lab equip students to function in the information society. It introduces students to the current Windows environment and Microsoft Office Suites as they are ubiquitous in today's workplace and personal computing environment. Through hands-on training, students will learn basic skills in Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet), Access (database), and PowerPoint (presentation). In addition, file management, Browser, and E-mail basic skills will be practiced.
ASL 125 and ENG 102
Required core courses 54 credits
This course introduces students to basic financial accounting theory and practice. It teaches students the knowledge and tools to identify and record business activities and to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Students will learn how accounting methods affect the evaluation of business results and the quality of business decisions.
C+ better in BUS 101
As the second part of introduction to Financial Accounting, this course provides a detailed coverage of long-term liabilities, long-lived assets, stockholder's equity, investments, cash flows, and financial statement analysis. Special topics such as payroll accounting, accounting for partnership, and other related topics are also covered.
ACC 201 and BUS 181
Management (or Managerial) Accounting comprises financial and nonfinancial information intended to meet internal users' needs. It involves the development and interpretation of accounting information intended to assist management in the operation of the business. Topics include financial statement analysis and the use of accounting information for planning and control, performance evaluation, and decision-making. The course will cover cost behavior, job order costing, process costing, cost volume-profit relationship, relevant costing/benefits, budgeting, activity-based costing, cash flow and financial statement analysis. Computer lab is required.
Prerequisites: ACC 201, BUS 181, and BUS 201
This course incorporates business and financial literacy and introduces students to quantitative reasoning to solve business problems. Students will understand, analyze, solve, and communicate quantitative problems encountered in many aspects of a business. Topics such as algebra fundamentals, percentage and margin computations, basic accounting and financial applications, investment and insurance, descriptive statistics and graphs, etc., will be covered. Students will gain basic concepts and skills to understand, analyze, and solve quantitative problems encountered in many aspects of a business.
MAT 101 or any 3-credit General Education Math Pathway course.
This course explores the major functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Within these four functions are subjects such as self-management, organizational structure and culture, leadership, motivating employees, teamwork, human resource management, self-management, change management, and planning and decision-making tools and techniques. This course takes an inside out approach, where the student learns first about themselves and then develops their ability to manage progressively larger and more diverse groups of people and projects.
C+ or better in BUS 101
This course examines the basic principles of marketing and provides the opportunity to develop the critical analysis and management skills needed by successful marketers. Within the framework of the ''product, price, promotion, distribution, and customer'' elements of marketing, course topics include market segmentation, targeting, positioning, consumer behavior, integrated marketing communication, marketing ethics and social responsibility, and the global dimensions of marketing (including e-marketing).
This course involves the study and intensive practice of professional writing skills and genres expected in the business environment, as well as the ethical, legal, cultural, and global issues affecting business and technical communication. In addition, it covers major aspects of preparing, presenting, and interpreting public speeches in a face-to-face and online business environments using technology and digital media.
Business department majors only, or permission of the instructor/department.
This course is cross-listed and is otherwise known as PHI 341. This course introduces students to the normative theories of moral philosophy and how they apply to the business world. It covers a spectrum of topics in the subjects of conflict of interest, corporate ethics and climate, discrimination, ethical climate, ethical decision-making, ethical issues, and ethical standards. Students will use case studies and current events to critically analyze common ethical issues in the business environment and recommend appropriate courses of actions.
Business department majors only, or permission of the department.
This course examines the basic principles of financial management and provides opportunities to develop basic quantitative, research, and critical analytical skills that are useful to a financial manager. Topics include financial managerial functions and responsibilities, risk/return trade-off, ethics and social responsibility, taxation issues, financial institutions and economic environment, interest rate analysis, financial statement analysis, time value of money, and valuation techniques.
ACC 202, BUS 211, BUS 331, and Business department majors only; or permission of the instructor
This course focuses on the global dimensions of business. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects in foreign direct investment and trade, international cooperate strategies, international governance and regulation, international patents and protections, and multinational culture. The political, cultural, institutional, economic, legal, and technological environmental forces that accompany global business activities are discussed in an integrated manner.
BUS 261 or GSR 220; BUS 351, BUS 371; Business department majors only, or permission of the department.
This course introduces students to the American business legal environment and covers basic concepts in contracts, the uniform commercial code, corporations and partnerships, agency, intellectual property, employment, antitrust, consumer protection, security regulation, environmental and international law, and business ethics and social responsibility.
Business department majors only, or permission of the department
An introduction to data and information processing concepts and systems viewed from a contemporary management perspective. The course provides the conceptual foundations in understanding technologies, such as computer hardware and software, the Internet, networking, security, enterprise computing, e-commerce, database management, and how information systems support business functions. The hands-on labs enable students to develop in-demand skills in business analytics and data management.
B or better in BUS 181; Business department majors only or permission of the department.
This course introduces students to the study of economics and provides an overview of common macroeconomic concepts. The course encourages students to understand, use, and analyze common macroeconomic concepts such as inflation, employment, consumption, national income, money, and interest rates, as well as the fundamental economic concepts of supply and demand, marginal analysis, and opportunity costs.
B or better in BUS 101; C or better in MAT 125
This course provides an overview of common microeconomic concepts. The course encourages students to critically analyze common microeconomic concepts such as supply and demand, prices, markets and market structure, competition, utility, production costs, marginal analysis, and opportunity costs. The underlying theoretical basis for these concepts and how they are interrelated with each other and with the overall economy is also introduced in this course.
ECO 201
Business Administration Concentration (select one for a total of 19 credits)
Business Administration majors must select and complete one of the following six concentrations: esports management, economics & finance, entrepreneurship, hospitality & event management, human resources management, and marketing, for a total of 19 credits.
Concentration in Entrepreneurship (19 credits)
This course is a non-traditional hands-on introduction to the world of entrepreneurial thinking that aligns with students' personal interests and aspirations. In this highly interactive and dynamic course, students are exposed to the various activities necessary to launch a successful business or organization. Students will work in small teams to consult for local and regional businesses. Business challenges will be presented to the students in the beginning of the semester and students will learn and utilize the Business Model Canvas to brainstorm ideas and engage in the customer discovery process. Additional field trips, seminars, and other out of class opportunities will be offered throughout the semester.
B or better in BUS 101
This course is designed to provide the Department of Business students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience before graduation. The students will gain workplace experience, knowledge, and skills, such as working collaboratively, effective communication, self-discovery, maintaining healthy relationships, networking, consumer awareness, community connections, managing organization and employee situations/conflicts, developing professional etiquette, and maintaining work performance. The course involves preparation before obtaining an internship, internship placement, written assignments, evaluations, and a final presentation.
Concentration in Economics & Finance (19 credits)
This course is designed to introduce students to personal finance, which allows them to make informed financial decisions. Students will gain an understanding after learning topics such as strategies for budget and money management, savings and investments, credit and debt management, financial planning, vehicle purchases, understanding different types of insurances, different types of loans, purchasing and owning a home, tax management, and retirement planning.
A course that examines the principles of financial investing and provides opportunities to develop basic quantitative, research, presentation, and critical analytical skills that are useful to an investor. Topics include analysis of the investment environment, tools and mechanics of investing (debt instruments, government and municipal securities, common stock, real estate), portfolio construction and management, dealing with securities markets, tax issues in investing, research strategies, financial statement analysis, and risk/return trade-off analysis. This course incorporates student management of an actual investment fund that is a component of Gallaudet University's endowment.
Monetary standards, theories, and controls in relation to business cycles and full employment; credit, domestic, and foreign exchange; the nature of banking operations; the organization of a bank, the clearinghouse system; and the Federal Reserve System.
ECO 202; Business department majors only or permission of the department
Concentration in eSports Management (19 credits)
This course covers the basic principles of management in esports. Investigate and discuss history, identify best practices in esports, operations, management of events, competitions, teams, leagues and esports players. Explore and identify concerns, legal and ethical, and areas of business activities and conclude with potential solutions. A foundation in esports management builds a vast of capabilities: events management, game design, marketing, social media, teamwork, regulation, journalism, startup opportunities, and competitions. Gain and design real world knowledge for academic specializations and career opportunities due to this rapidly growing industry.
This course examines the core foundations of event management: designing, exploring, envisioning, producing, and delivering events ranging from small to large events. This course provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge and administer skills in planning, implementing events which include budgeting, managing, staffing, financing, promoting, marketing strategies, vision, revenue management, sponsorship, and site management. In conclusion ensure the event is run smoothly, minimizing any risks, understanding a myriad of details to ensure the event is enjoyable, successful, and run smoothly with minimizing any risks. This course allows team members (students) to identify, describe, execute, analyze, interpret, and plan.
BUS 212 or BUS 214; or permission of the department
Concentration in Hospitality and Event Management (19 credits)
This course examines the core fundamentals overview of the hospitality, tourism, and travel industry. Students will examine the background, history, its growth and development, industry segments, characteristics, current & future issues, and trends of hospitality. This course will cover lodging, beverages, restaurants, and managed services; tourism, recreation, attractions, clubs, and gaming; events, attractions, and leadership. Students will learn about potential career opportunities and the individual and employment skills needed to succeed in the specific hospitality fields. Students will learn about the development and management of tourist locations, event planning, marketing, and environmental issues related to leisure and travel.
This course is designed to explore and discover managing food and beverage operations within event management settings, hospitality, and tourism. Students will study current trends and identify target market trends, phases of operations and management including production, food and beverage safety, inventory, purchasing, sanitation, legal and liability issues, equipping, and staffing. This course provides real world applicable skills and knowledge of the food and beverage industry, concept of guest services, interpret performance measurements and making decisions and planning including quality for food services and beverages operations.
BUS 212 or permission of the department
Concentration in Human Resources Management (19 credits)
This course addresses additional legal topics required for certification as a certified public accountant, including debtor and creditor relations, negotiable instruments, real property, trusts, wills and estates.
BUS 371 or permission of instructor.
This course focuses on the successful planning, staffing, and management of personnel in small and large business organizations. Course topics include job design and organizational structure, recruitment and selection, legal issues (benefits, privacy, equal opportunity), and performance management. Special attention is paid to problems of successfully implementing human resource strategies at both the operating unit and corporate level. Through the use of case studies and real-world scenarios, the issues of workplace productivity, turnover, employee morale, and manager effectiveness are discussed.
BUS 211, BUS 341 or PHI 341; BUS 371; Business department majors only or permission of the department
Concentration in Marketing (19 credits)
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles, strategies, and tools essential for success in the digital marketing landscape. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical applications, students will gain the knowledge and skills required to excel in this dynamic field. Course topics include digital consumer behavior, website marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), email/social media/mobile marketing strategies, digital branding, and legal/ethical/privacy considerations in digital marketing.
BUS 321
The course is for students who are interested in learning how to create, develop and manage a new product. This course introduces the models, tools, and research techniques used in the new product development process of a business. The topics covered in this course include opportunity identification, idea generation, product design, concept and prototype testing, segmentation and positioning, pricing, brand naming, promotional strategy, product launch, and post-launch evaluation.
BUS 221, Business Department majors only, or permission of instructor.
Free Electives
Concentration Free Electives: Limited to:
BUS 295 Special Topics (3) [ESM/E/EF/HEM/HRM/M]
BUS 314 Event Management (3) [ESM/E/HEM/HRM/M]
BUS 321 Marketing Research (3) [E]
BUS 323 Digital Marketing (3) [ESM/E/HEM/HRM/M]
BUS 354 Entrepreneurial Finance (3) [ESM/E/EF]
BUS 372 Business Law II (3) [HRM/EF]
BUS 382 Applied Business Analytics (3) [ESM/E/HEM/HRM/M]
BUS 395 Special Topics (3) [ESM/E/HEM/HRM/M]
BUS 412 Project Management [ESM/E/EF/HEM/HRM/M]
BUS 422 New Product Development (3) [ESM/E/HEM/HRM/M]
BUS 451 Real Estate Finance and Investment (3) [E/HEM/HRM]
BUS 452 Public Finance and Budgeting (3) [E/HRM]
BUS 495 Special Topics (3) [ESM/E/HEM/HRM/M]
ACC 331 Income Tax Accounting (3) [E]
ECO 361 International Economics (3) [EF]
ECO 403 Research Methods in Economics (3) [EF]
COM 330 Interpersonal and Group Conflict Management (3) [HEM/HR]
COM 460 Organizational Communication (3) [HR]
MAT 150 Calculus I (3) [EF]
Visual Chart of Concentration Free Electives students can choose to take from:
eSports Management [ ESM ]
Entrepreneurship [ E ]
Economics & Finance [ EF ]
Hospitality and Event Management [ HEM ]
Human Resources Management [ HRM ]
Marketing [ M ]
BUS
295
Special Topics
X
314
Event Management
321
Marketing Research
323
Digital Marketing
354
Entrepreneurial Finance
372
Business Law II
382
Applied Business Analytics
395
412
Project Management
422
New Product Development
451
Real Estate Finance and Investment
452
Public Finance and Budgeting
495
ACC
331
Income Tax Accounting
ECO
361
International Economics
403
Research Methods in Economics
COM
330
Interpersonal and Group Conflict Management
460
Organizational Communication
MAT
150
Calculus I
Department of Business Program Core Course Requisites Requirements:
Required Program core courses (54 credits)
Requisites:
201
Financial Accounting I
C+ in BUS 101 and BUS 181; any GE Math pathway course
202
Financial Accounting II
203
Managerial Accounting
Quantitative Reasoning in Business
C+ in BUS 101 and BUS 181 or permission of the department
211
Management and Organizational Behavior
221
Marketing
301
Business Communication
C+ in ENG 102
Business Statistics
C or better in BUS 201
341
Business Ethics
BUS 211
351
Business Finance
ACC, ECO 201; co-requisites ECO 202
Global Dimensions of Business
BUS 211 and co-requisites ECO 202
371
Business Law I
co-requisite BUS 301
381
Management Information System
BUS 181
391
Operations and Supply Chain Management
BUS 331
492
Senior Capstone I: Strategic Management
Senior status & planning to graduate in the same academic year; permission by department.
493
Senior Capstone II: Assessment
Senior status & planning to graduate in the same academic year; BUS 341, BUS 351, BUS 361, BUS 371, BUS 381, BUS 391; permission by the department.
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Microeconomics
Study of federal income taxation of individuals and their impact on personal and business financial decision making. Topics include: concepts of gross income, deductions, tax credits; business and personal investment deductions; sale and other dispositions of property; changes in tax law and economic impact of the law. Although the course emphasizes income taxation, issues such as gift, estate, partnership and corporate taxation are discussed.
ACC 202; Business department majors only or permission of the department.
Special Topics in the discipline, designed primarily for sophomores. Students may enroll in 295 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.
Permission of the instructor
The course is the application of basic financial management techniques focusing on the financial aspects of starting and running a business. The core financial aspects of business entrepreneurship and problems encountered by those starting and running a small business are covered through the discussion of financial topics, including working capital management, time value of money, financial statements, small business administration programs, succession planning, financing options, and alternative solutions to commonly discovered problems.
BUS 351 and Business Administration or Accounting majors only; or permission of department.
BUS 351, 381, Business department majors only; or permission of the instructor
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for juniors. Students may enroll in 395 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.
This course examines the core fundamentals of project management: creating a project plan, project integration, leading projects, quality management, communication, work breakdown structure, budget, cost management, identifying and managing risks, managing resources, project scope management, human resource, and executing projects. This course provides real world applicable skills to build on knowledge to be a key partner in the workplace or any business. This course allows team members (students) to identify, describe, execute, analyze, interpret, and plan.
BUS 201; junior standing; or permission of the department
This course covers the major aspects of real estate finance and investment from the perspective of corporate, private, and public owners; investors; and users. Commercial properties will be emphasized. The course begins with an overview of the fundamentals of income producing real estate and builds on these concepts as we consider the forces that influence the cyclical, fragmented, and inherently local business of real estate investment. The course will expose students to current ¿real world¿ real estate finance and investment situations.
BUS 351 and Business Administration or Accounting majors only; or permission of the department.
This course explores the historical development of budgeting in the United States, the differences between public and private sector budgeting, budgeting theories, methods, processes, principles, operations, capital budgeting, long-term finance, accountability, execution and control, how the budgeting process works, where it doesn't work, how it can be improved, the level and allocation of resource use, income distribution, and the role of government in the economy. The course will also explore the impact and implications of public policy decisions to assist the student in understanding and critically assessing a range of government financial operations.
ECO 201, ECO 202, BUS 201
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors. Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.
Senior standing; Business department majors only or permission of the department
In everyday life, we are interdependent with others and face many challenges in interpersonal and group situations. The difference or disagreements in perceptions, goals, needs, or interests can lead to conflicts. These conflicts can develop into positive situations that encourage creativity and new dimensions or they can devolve into negative situations that develop destructive and hurtful behaviors. Because such conflicts occur in daily life, it is important to understand the dynamics of conflict, use effective management techniques, and establish and maintain collaborative relationships. In this course we will use theoretical perspectives, case studies, personal experiences, journals, and class activities to examine the roots and nature of conflict, the styles and tactics used to deal with conflict, and the personal and group stakes in conflict. In addition, we will explore methods for analyzing and handling conflict, techniques for creating constructive conflict, uses of third-party interventions, and possibilities for forgiveness, reconciliation, and thinking of ''conflict as magic''.
COM 324 or permission of the instructor
The role of communication in complex organizations. Emphasis upon the role of communication styles of managers and employees in the creation of corporate culture. Dissemination of messages within and among divisions of organizations. Use of such diagnostic tools as the ICA Communication Audit to identify dysfunctional communication patterns.
COM 150 or permission of the instructor
The distribution of natural resources among nations; factors responsible for major movements in international trades; tariffs and other trade restrictions; means of promoting free trade.
This course covers research techniques, data collection, hypothesis formulation, and application of research methods to specific problems in economics. Also included are practical exercises in presenting economic research to the wider audience.
ECO 302; Business department majors only or permission of the department
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of differential and integral calculus for single variable functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Topics covered include: limits, continuity, differentiation, L’Hôpital’s rule, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Applications of differentiation and integration to mathematical and physical problems are covered throughout.
A grade of C or better in either MAT 126 or MAT 130.
The B.S. in Business Administration is accredited by the Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation body for business education around the world.
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