College: Margaret and Harold Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies Department: Adult and Professional Studies
Student Type: Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Campus: Springfield Branch Campus
Division: Adult Programs
Student Type: Adult Acclerated Undergraduate Faculty: Janet Kirby, Ph.D., Division Chair 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 program is offered in a learning-team/blended format through evening and weekend classes, as well as in a fully online format. These options provide time periods and formats designed for the needs of adult learners. Bachelor of Arts in Management students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours for degree completion. The online courses are restricted to students admitted into the adult online program.
Requirements – General Education
1. Successful completion of the following basic skills courses with a grade of “C” or better: WRIT 101(3), WRIT 102(3), SPCH 110(3), and MATH 105(3).
2. Successful completion of the following liberal arts requirements: Three arts and humanities core courses, including PHIL 245(3) and at least one course from a
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discipline other than philosophy; two natural sciences core courses from at least two of the areas of life sciences, physical sciences, or math/computer science; three social sciences core courses, which must include PSYC 100(3) or PSYC 210(3), plus ECON 101(3) and ECON 102(3). Both ECON 101 and 102 must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
3. Successful completion of HUMN 240(3) and HUMN 250(3) to meet the Cultural
Heritage requirement. Requirements – Business Cognates
Bachelor of Arts in Management students must complete the following business cognate courses with a grade of “C” or better: MGT 150(3), ACCT 111(3), and ACCT 112(3).
Requirements – Major
Bachelor of Arts in Management students must complete the following major courses with a grade of “C” or better: MGT 217(3) which must be the first course taken, MGT 247(3), CIS 127(3), ECON 227(3), MKTG 300(3), MGT 320(3), MGT 251(3), MGT 330(3), MGT 302(3), MGT 275(3), MGT 347(3), and MGT 387(3). As the capstone course, MGT 387 should be one of the last two major
courses taken. Transfer Credits
Transfer credits for major courses and MATH 105 will not be accepted after a student starts the Bachelor of Arts in Management program. The following courses must be completed at Benedictine University: HUMN 240(3), HUMN 250(3), MGT 217(3), MGT 247(3), CIS 127(3), and MGT 387(3). Writing Assessment
The University expects all Adult Accelerated students to possess at the time of admission the appropriate writing skills that are necessary for success in the program. Therefore, all applicants are required to complete an assessment of their writing skills prior to starting the program. Students that score below a college writing level will be required to enroll in a developmental writing course and earn a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Work /Life Experience Credits
General elective credit hours may be demonstrated through the Prior Learning Assessment program by the submission and approval of a Work/Life Experience portfolio. Students need to complete all of the requirements of the Prior Learning Assessment program within one year of starting their degree program. The maximum number of credits that may be obtained through work/life experience is 18 semester hours.
Concentrations
For Bachelor of Arts in Management students, optional concentrations provide an opportunity to expand knowledge in different areas. Each concentration is composed of four courses for a total of 12 semester hours of credit. In order to qualify for a concentration, a grade of “C” or above must be obtained for each course. The following two concentrations are available:
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The Human Resources Management Concentration requires completion of the following
courses: MGT 262(3), MGT 264(3), MGT 266(3), and MGT 270(3). ). It is recommended that students complete MGT 330 prior to taking the concentration courses.
The Marketing Concentration requires completion of the following courses: MKTG 310(3),
MKTG 330(3), MKTG 331(3), and MKTG 350(3). Other Information:
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:
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.
Certificate Eligibility: Successfully completing all six courses in a program qualifies a student for the corresponding Academic Certificate. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better 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.