School:
Margaret and Harold Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies

Department:
Adult and Professional Studies

Student Type:
Adult Accelerated Undergraduate

Program:
Management

Objectives:
This program and courses are designed to:

1. Articulate how the functional areas of business interrelate within organizations;

2. Improve skills in communication, analytical thinking and appreciating the human element in organizations;

3. Evaluate the role of economics and business in the social environment of our culture; and

4. Develop specific skills applicable to various aspects of the functional areas of business.

This program is designed to:

1. Enable you to perform effectively in professional and career positions in management; and

2. Prepare you for graduate and professional study in business or management.

All students in this program will receive a thorough grounding in:

1. Economics (the theoretical basis for the discipline);

2. Mathematics (the tool for the discipline); and

3. The principles pertinent to all of the functional areas of business, accounting, management, information technology and marketing, in an integrated manner and with adequate focus on strategic management.

The Bachelor of Arts in Management is designed in a learning team format and it will begin in totally online format in January 2010 so that the entire program is available through evening and weekend classes. The Bachelor of Arts in Management is offered in time periods and formats designed for the needs of adult learners.

Requirements - Major:
Management majors must complete MATH-105 (3), PHIL-245(3) and fulfill the social science requirement of the core by taking PSYC 100 (3), ECON 100 (3) and another social science core class. Students majoring in management must complete a minimum of 36 hours in the major, with a grade of "C" or better. These must include: MGT 217 (3), MGT 247 (3), CIS 127 (3), MGT 251 (3), ECON 227 (3), MGT 320 (3), MKTG 300 (3), MGT 275 (3), MGT 345 (3), MGT 302 (3), MGT 330 (3), and MGT 387 (3). Students must also complete: HUMN-240(3), HUMN- 250(3).

Other Information:
B.A.M Certificate Programs: The Certificate programs provide a concentrated focus for those professionals looking to expand their knowledge in a particular area. Each program is composed of an 18 credit hour series of six online courses. Courses are five to eight weeks in length. Instructional methods include lectures, simulations and case studies. Each class forms online interactive learning teams to assist in the learning process. All students interested in entering a certificate program should contact their academic advisor. Certificates are offered in the areas of:

Sales and Sales Management-The Sales and Sales Management Certificate program is designed to meet the growing global need for knowledgeable, principle-centered leadership in sales organizations. Intended to prepare managers as both business and sales leaders, the Sales and Sales Management program emphasizes a comprehensive integration and application of sales and sales management knowledge.

Human Resources Management-The Human Resources Certificate program is designed to meet the needs of those students interested in entering the field of Human Resources as well as experienced HR professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and career potential. This series focuses on the fundamental issues related to employee recruitment, training and retention strategies, employee relations, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, and employment law.

Disaster Management-The Disaster Management Certificate program emphasizes the many skills necessary to prevent and respond to disasters. Courses will focus on risk assessment, program development, and communication with various organizations and populations. Information from FEMA will be utilized throughout the program.

Certificate Eligibility: Successfully completing all 6 courses in a program qualifies a student for the corresponding Academic Certificate. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher in order to be eligible for the certificate.

Application for Certificate: To apply for the Certificate, students must submit the Application for Graduation form, specifying the Certificate Area on the application and sending the completed form to Ben Central with appropriate fee.

B.A.M. Program Concentrations: A concentration is earned by completing 12 elective credits from the specific courses designated for each concentration. Earning a concentration is optional. Students must comply with all courses’ prerequisites when planning a concentration.

Accounting Concentration – The Accounting Concentration program includes basic intermediate accounting concepts on the area of cost accounting concepts in the area of cost accounting, federal taxation, and computer fraud. This concentration will help students understand the role that accountants have in the business environment.

Disaster Management Concentration – The Disaster Management Concentration program will review the basic issues in managing a variety of disasters, including the social/psychological factors, preparedness and public health concerns.

Human Resources Management Concentration – The Human Resources Management Concentration program will focus on recruitment strategies, employee concentration and benefits, employee performance management and risk management.

Marketing Concentration – Marketing Concentration program will focus on consumer’s behavior in the marketplace as the foundation for a marketing strategy. A communication (IMC) approach, marketing research, and international marketing constraints will be examined.

The information contained on this page is from the 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog and is valid until August 1, 2009.

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