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Dr. Wallace E. Boston School of Business

Business Administration

Online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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About This Program

Develop a solid foundation in the fundamentals of business today with an online business administration degree from American Public University (APU).

Our Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs-accredited BBA degree advances your knowledge in key business topics: management, international business, accounting, finance, marketing, ethics, law, operations, human resources, strategy, and globalization. Knowledge and skills are immediately applicable to professional settings. Through elective courses, you can explore nonprofit, hospitality, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

You will learn from faculty with real-world experience—some have held leadership roles with Fortune 500 companies. We designed our bachelor's degree in business administration in consultation with industry leaders to provide you with the latest and most career-relevant curriculum.

What You Will Do

Apply basic accounting, financial management, and business strategy to improve business decision making
Understand economic factors that impact markets by analyzing government, business, and consumer environments
Develop effective organizational problem-solving approaches by applying best practices for operations management, human resources, and other roles
Prepare a strategic plan, integrating all aspects of planning and marketing
Learn how external and internal factors, as well as competition and environmental forces influence a business’s success or failure

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Degree at a Glance

Accredited

Number of Credits

120

Cost Per Credit

$285 | $250^*

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Concentrations (12 Semester Hours)

Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:

Information Technology Management (12 semester hours)

Focuses on enhancing organizational productivity through technology. Topics include: technical skills critical in a business environment; system development life cycle (SDLC) models; project management techniques such as PERT and Gantt charts; and Internet concepts such as protocols, web browsers, search engines, FTP, network security, and online gaming.

In addition to the institutional, general education, and program level learning objectives, the Concentration in Information Technology Management seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Examine Internet protocols, middleware, interfaces, security, and applications.
Evaluate workplace productivity, legal ramifications, and policies related to Internet access,
Outline the process and the phases pertaining to managing information systems projects.
Appraise the technology, communications, and policy issues related to managing virtual teams.

Must take all courses for this section.

ITMG321

Information Technology Project Management

Course ID: 3306

This course is a study of the planning and processes involved in an information system project. Microsoft Project is required as part of this course. Its topics include planning, scheduling, and controlling aspects of a project during its life cycle. The use of project management techniques such as PERT (Project Evaluation and Review Technique) and Gantt charts will be examined in depth as will be other techniques of planning, scheduling and controlling projects. This course meets the topical requirements for the CompTIA Project+ Certification.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

ITMG371

Contemporary Internet Topics

Course ID: 2937

This course explores the Internet's impact on business and personal dynamics, from a managerial perspective. A review of current literature will examine such issues as: changes in workplace productivity, legal issues arising from company Internet use policies, staff morale in the face of nearly ubiquitous Internet access, institutional liability for employee conduct while on the Internet, telecommuting, and the impact of conducting personal business during work time. Non-workplace issues such as the impact of the Internet on family life, politics and the economy will also be explored.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

ITMG421

Virtual Management

Course ID: 3351

This course is designed to provide an overview of key individual, group, and organizational issues involved in Virtual Management (technology-assisted employee management). Topics include gauging employer and employee readiness for technology-enabled communication and telecommuting; identifying appropriate job types and flexibility options; applying effective communication strategies and methods when utilizing computers and telecommunication technologies; and implementing and evaluating management procedures and policies in flexible organizations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

WEBD311

Internet Concepts

Course ID: 2946

This course concentrates on the technical side of the Internet, examining Internet communication and technology, Web browsing, multimedia on the Web, databases and Web search engines, business e-mail and personal information management, Internet services and tools [newsgroups, telnet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and instant messaging], Internet security (encryption, authentication, firewalls, malware, virus detection and prevention, spyware, updates and patches), and IT project and project management. Students will need access to a browser. This software is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by the student. This course covers the Internet Business Foundations curriculum of the CIW Foundations certification.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

Marketing (12 semester hours)

Integrates marketing functions with principles of management, finance, strategic planning, and information systems. Topics include: marketing plan development; marketplace analysis; psychology and sociology concepts of consumer behavior; and research techniques.

In addition to the institutional, general education, and program level learning objectives, the Concentration in Marketing seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Integrate the marketing function with fundamental business enterprise concepts and principles of management, finance, strategic planning, and information systems.
Develop a strategic marketing plan.
Apply concepts in psychology and sociology relevant to consumer behavior.
Analyze business markets, customer markets, and buyer markets using concepts and techniques of research for marketing decisions including problem definition, research objectives, execution and research management, and presentation of findings.

Must take all courses for this section.

BUSN320

Principles of E Business

Course ID: 2985

This course is a study of the fundamental principles of e-business. Students will learn how to build a successful e-business operation with step-by-step guidance for writing an e-business plan and simplified guidance for the development and management of a start-up customer focused website. Students will select an e-business of their choice and, using worksheets from their textbooks, follow a step-by-step process to develop eight sections of the e-business plan: business description, product and services, marketplace analysis, marketing planning, management and organization, operations, business location and equipment, and financial plans. Students will integrate basic start-up web site design plans and concepts into their e-business plan. The major objective of this course is for every student to apply the principles of e-business, e-marketing and basic website design and develop an e-business plan for immediate application or for future reference.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MKTG307

Consumer Behavior

Course ID: 3437

This course explores consumer behavior from determining consumer needs and wants, the process by which they are satisfied, and the environment in which the behavior occurs. The objectives of the course are to introduce the student to concepts developed in psychology, economics, and sociology and their relationship to consumer behavior, to involve the student directly in the study and analysis of consumer behavior, and to develop in students the ability to translate what can be learned into marketing action implications.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MKTG400

Marketing Research

Course ID: 3435

This course is a study of the conduct of marketing research to provide information to be used in the decision making process. Course topics include problem definition and solution in a marketing context, data collection methods, sampling, research design, statistical techniques in the analysis of market research information, and survey planning.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MKTG401

Marketing Strategy

Course ID: 3436

This course presents the analytical and decision-making processes involved in formulating, implementing, and controlling a strategic marketing program for a given product-market entry. It includes discussions of customer, competitor, and environmental analysis; market segmentation and targeting; competitive positioning; implementation; and control. Because the course assumes that the student is already familiar with many of the concepts and analytical tools relevant to these topics, it goes beyond a simple review of definitions and procedures to examine strategic implications. The course also explores how marketing interacts with other levels of strategy and with other functional departments within an organization.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

International Business Management (12 semester hours)

Examines the challenges of managing multicultural and distributed teams in an international workforce. Reviews the tools and techniques used to mitigate financial risk in international business. Helps to develop marketing decision skills in the global context.

In addition to the institutional, general education, and program level learning objectives, the Concentration in International Business Management seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Compare and contrast the management strategies around the world.
Examine the challenges of managing multicultural and distributed teams.
Appraise the roles and responsibilities of the Human Resource Manager in the context of an international workforce.
Analyze the interactions and trends between the world economies; also assess the tools and techniques used to mitigate financial risk in conducting international business.
Evaluate the tools, methods, and practices of marketing in the global context.

Must take all courses for this section.

BUSN419

International Business Management

Course ID: 2933

This course focuses on the organization, management strategies, and essential operations of international business and cross cultural management. It provides a managerial perspective and a framework of analysis for examining the similarities and differences in the philosophy and practices of management around the world. Topics include the methods and importance of effective strategic planning when organizing and administering international marketing, finance, and human resource management areas toward efficient business, government, and global market relationships. By focusing on the analysis of national and organizational cultures and the impact of individual behaviors, the course gives a strong basis for managers to successfully manage in different countries and different populations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

FINC410

International Finance

Course ID: 3357

This course is designed to give the student a better understanding of the unique problems and opportunities presented by international business. Since the special emphasis of this course is finance, the course will focus considerable attention on specific topics of international finance such as foreign exchange markets and managing exchange rate risk. Students must have access to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel software.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS392

Globalization and the Market Economy

Course ID: 3766

Based on a theoretical analysis, a detailed study is undertaken of the globalization of the market system and its impact on population growth, urbanization, political governance, and traditional values in various nation-states and regions.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
11/30/21 - 04/29/22	05/02/22 - 06/26/22	Spring 2022 Session I	8 Week session
01/25/22 - 07/01/22	07/04/22 - 08/28/22	Summer 2022 Session B	8 Week session
03/29/22 - 09/02/22	09/05/22 - 10/30/22	Summer 2022 Session D	8 Week session
05/21/22 - 11/04/22	11/07/22 - 01/01/23	Fall 2022 Session I	8 Week session

MKTG407

International Marketing

Course ID: 3441

This course is designed to develop marketing decision skills in the global context. The course focuses on international marketing theory and practice from the point of view of the marketing manager and the requirements of a business in the international marketplace. The emphasis is on the application of tools and methods of international marketing practices.This course builds on skills developed in previous course work and assignments by integrating these with the issues and concepts of international marketing. Consequently it is highly recommended that students taken MKTG300 prior to registering for this course.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

Business Analysis (12 semester hours)

Offers a comprehensive review of business requirements gathering, tools, techniques, and documentation suites. Offers project management techniques to define project cycles, measure and estimate efforts, and set priorities.

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Identify business needs and problem domains.
Analyze processes and behavior requirements for problem solutions.
Diagram current and proposed business processes using various tools and techniques.
Evaluate and recommend business solutions.
Develop business processes and improvements.
Develop functional business capabilities.
Facilitate and manage recommended projects.

Must take all courses for this section.

BUSN330

Fundamentals of Business Analysis I

Course ID: 3898

This course explores the use of standard spreadsheets and historical data for developing and organizing data into lists, creating tables and charts from the data, and utilizing basic formulas to understand summaries of the data. Students will develop skills with analyzing business data utilizing Microsoft Excel, a standard spreadsheet tool, in order to draw conclusions regarding historical data.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN331

Fundamentals of Business Analysis II

Course ID: 3899

This course explores the use of Relational Databases to analyze business data, create queries regarding specific areas of interest, and generate reports regarding trends. Students will develop skills utilizing Microsoft Access, a relational database, to demonstrate proficiency in manipulating database elements of interest to a business.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN333

Project Management for Business Analysts

Course ID: 3901

This course focuses on project requirements as the basis for managing development life cycles. Students learn to define project cycle time, measure and estimate project efforts, and set priorities.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN334

Strategic Alignment in Business Analysis

Course ID: 4969

This course applies the database and spreadsheet manipulation, analysis, and reporting skillsets developed in BUSN330 and BUSN331. Both spreadsheets and databases will be utilized in case study scenarios that include historical data. The objective of this course is to further develop a student's skills at organizing, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting areas of interest within a company's historical data. (Prerequisites: BUSN330 and BUSN331)

Economics (12 semester hours)

Covers comparative, environmental, international, and monetary economics. Topics include: current and changing economic conditions and the impacts on consumer behavior and businesses; global economic strategies; the roles and responsibilities of financial institutions; and the use of economic analytical tools to assess environmental problems.

In addition to the institutional, general education, and program level learning objectives, the Concentration in Economics seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Evaluate analytical frameworks for current and changing economic conditions.
Analyze the impact of economic externalities for business and proposed business ventures.
Evaluate impacts of economic conditions on consumer behavior and businesses.
Compare and contrast global economic strategies.
Analyze the roles and responsibilities of financial institutions.

Must take all courses for this section.

ECON301

Comparative Economics

Course ID: 4265

This course analyzes the main economic systems operating today and their effect on international trade policies. Students will compares economic internal growth in centrally planned, mixed, and capitalist economics. Analyzes the performance of various economic systems in today's global economy and discusses important problems and issues of economic transition. Compares the basic theories of economic systems and various models of economic transition

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

ECON302

Environmental Economics

Course ID: 4266

This course explores environmental economic theory and the relationship between market activity and the environment. The course emphasizes the use of economic analytical tools, such as market models, benefit-cost analysis, and risk analysis to assess environmental problems and to evaluate economic policy solutions.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

ECON303

International Economics

Course ID: 4267

This course provides a comprehensive account of the theory and practice of international trade and international monetary relations. Emphasizes is place on modern trade theory and applications, trade policies and arrangements, and international factor movements. Topics include international financial relations, including the balance of payments, exchange rate determination and regimes, international economic policy, and international banking.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

ECON304

Monetary Economics

Course ID: 4268

This course analyzes money and banking, the US and world financial markets, the role of the central bank, and monetary policies. Topics include principles and issues in money and banking, the nature and functions of money, financial institutions and markets, banking structures, and regulations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

Entrepreneurial/Small Business Management (12 semester hours)

Looks at small business characteristics and competencies, including consumer behavior, pricing strategies, and small business budgets. Focuses on tasks and activities of an entrepreneur from research to launch through management and growth of venture opportunities, strategy, financing, formation, and marketing.

In addition to the institutional, general education, and program level learning objectives, the Concentration in Entrepreneurial/Small Business Management seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Examine small business opportunities.
Define small business characteristics and competencies.
Evaluate consumer behavior.
Develop product and pricing strategies.
Develop and execute small business budgets.

Must take all courses for this section.

BUSN316

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Course ID: 2966

This course focuses on the actual tasks and activities of the entrepreneur-from researching venture feasibility, to launching the venture, to managing growth. Covered are descriptions of real entrepreneurs in action, facing the challenges that entrepreneurs must deal with, and making good and even some not-so-good decisions. This study relates the excitement of the entrepreneurial adventure.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN318

Small Business Management

Course ID: 2962

This course focuses on the unique aspects facing the small business, to include issues of strategy, marketing, personnel, operations, profitability, surviving in the market, financing, among other issues. Resource constraints are covered as a major topic.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN415

Small Business Growth and Development

Course ID: 2995

This course is designed to prepare you to take a small business from the startup stage to the growth stage. This step is often a huge leap for businesses and requires special skills and management approaches. This course will focus on organizing for growth, intensive marketing for growth, creating growth strategies, and financing growth.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

ENTR311

Business Plan Foundations

Course ID: 4591

This course focuses on the essential framework and first steps towards the student's objective of an entrepreneurial opportunity. The first portion of the course focuses on a framework for your business plan. The remainder course topics center on business plan elements, such as competition, marketing, operations, and other issues essential to the delivery of a business plan. In this course, the student begins the process of writing a business plan, which will be used and updated throughout the program. (Prerequisites: ENTR150, ENTR215, and ENTR300)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

Data Analytics (12 semester hours)

This concentration offers an introduction to the field of data analytics as it is used to handle real-world problem solving and factual decision-making that is based on solid data collection and sound analysis./p>

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Compare and contrast data and information within organization contexts.
Classify and organize existing sources of data using spreadsheet software tools.
Analyze historical and current data trends and the implications on organizational decision-making.

Must take all courses for this section.

BUSN250

Analytics I

Course ID: 4592

This course is designed to provide a foundational knowledge in analytics, and how it is used in business to strengthen the decision-making process. As technology has changed the landscape of business processes, it has also created a necessity for decision-makers to have the ability to use various tools to create, manipulate, and report data. Students will learn operational statistical theories, software options to work with data, and begin to integrate concepts into objective decision-making.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN350

Analytics II

Course ID: 4593

This course is designed to provide a intermediate knowledge in analytics, and how it is used in business to strengthen the decision-making process. Students will focus on managerial level of statistical methods, advanced Excel functionality, and continue to work on applying concept to strengthen the ability to integrate concepts into objective decision-making processes. (Prerequisite: BUSN250)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN450

Advanced Analytics

Course ID: 4594

This course is designed to lead students through various projects and business problem scenarios to enable them to apply concepts learned to quantify elements of alternative elimination, assess data pertinent to the overall decision-making process, and to gain and understanding of the different business functions and how data is used differently in each area. This course requires Microsoft Excel 2010 or higher. (Prerequisite: BUSN350)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN336

Strategic Policy Decision-Making

Course ID: 5197

Strategy uses historical data and past experiences to try to determine future trends. One of the elements of any strategy is flexibility. Global events regularly prove that every business must plan for a future based on historical data and another possibility using a contingency plan. Businesses should understand that change may come. It could be a catastrophic global emergency or a new competitor that comes in and takes market share. The ability to innovate, adapt, and overcome are essential factors to the success of any global or domestic business strategy. Students will be exposed to the theories and practical applications to develop a successful strategic plan for businesses in the digital era that is flexible and takes into account external environmental factors, such as competitors and unanticipated emergencies that may affect the business.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

General (12 semester hours)

This general concentration allows you to select from dozens of different concentration courses offered within this program, enabling you to create your own focused area of study.

Objectives:

Choose 12 credit hours from this section.

BUSN316

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Course ID: 2966

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN318

Small Business Management

Course ID: 2962

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN320

Principles of E Business

Course ID: 2985

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN330

Fundamentals of Business Analysis I

Course ID: 3898

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN331

Fundamentals of Business Analysis II

Course ID: 3899

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN333

Project Management for Business Analysts

Course ID: 3901

This course focuses on project requirements as the basis for managing development life cycles. Students learn to define project cycle time, measure and estimate project efforts, and set priorities.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN336

Strategic Policy Decision-Making

Course ID: 5197

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN412

Quality Management Systems

Course ID: 4264

This course examines quality management and views quality as a systematic process leading to customer satisfaction. The course covers methodologies that will aid managers in implementing and assuring an organization's quality system is effectively meeting the organization's business goals.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

BUSN415

Small Business Growth and Development

Course ID: 2995

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN419

International Business Management

Course ID: 2933

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN490

Business Administration Independent Study

Course ID: 2996

An opportunity for Business Administration students to pursue an independent research project or examine a specific area of Business Administration under the mentorship of a single professor. Course is open to upper division students only. Participation is at the discretion of the faculty member. This course will require students to produce a major research paper of approximately 25-30 pages; there will be no examination. Students will submit a proposal prior to the start of the project, an annotated bibliography, and a final paper at week 8, all of which will count toward the final grade. To be eligible for an independent study, students must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, must have completed 24 hours at APUS toward their current degree program, and should have already contacted a professor and gained approval for the independent study topic. Once these conditions are met the student should contact their academic advisor. Once the course is open the student must complete an official online registration for the course.

ECON301

Comparative Economics

Course ID: 4265

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

ECON302

Environmental Economics

Course ID: 4266

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

ECON303

International Economics

Course ID: 4267

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

ECON304

Monetary Economics

Course ID: 4268

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

ENTR311

Business Plan Foundations

Course ID: 4591

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

FINC410

International Finance

Course ID: 3357

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

ITMG321

Information Technology Project Management

Course ID: 3306

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

ITMG371

Contemporary Internet Topics

Course ID: 2937

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

ITMG421

Virtual Management

Course ID: 3351

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MGMT311

Organizational Behavior

Course ID: 2934

Successful organizations strive to hire the best talent and seek innovative strategies on how to retain them. Leaders attempt to create an environment that is appealing by soliciting feedback on what motivates them to stay. This course examines the field of organizational behavior and the various research strategies in areas such as personality, motivation, values, stress, leadership skills, power bases, and communication. It is designed to explore the attitudes and behavior of leaders and employees.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MGMT312

Leadership & Motivation

Course ID: 2931

This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation about leaders, the leadership process, and motivation. Topics include the theories of leadership and motivation, leadership power, leader behavior, leadership characteristics, the role of gender, substitutes for leadership, and dysfunctional leadership. MGMT312 serves as a self-assessment of the student's leadership and motivation skills, knowledge, and attitudes and addresses the questions: Who am I as a leader? What are my most distinguishing leadership traits? What leadership style am I most comfortable being around? How do I influence others, and how do I motivate others?

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MGMT315

Management Communications

Course ID: 3289

Effective communication is necessary at all levels of an organization, and executives are concerned that employees lack this skill set. The focus of this course is the exploration of theories and techniques utilized in achieving efficient external and internal communication processes and practices within and among businesses. Students will be encouraged to apply their analytical, creative and critical thinking skills in developing and presenting potential solutions to managerial problems.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MKTG307

Consumer Behavior

Course ID: 3437

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MKTG400

Marketing Research

Course ID: 3435

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MKTG401

Marketing Strategy

Course ID: 3436

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

MKTG407

International Marketing

Course ID: 3441

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

WEBD311

Internet Concepts

Course ID: 2946

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN341

Operational Business Continuity

Course ID: 5199

BUSN341 students are introduced to the range of areas involved in effective continuity planning. Focus is on recognizing and prioritizing natural and man-made continuity threats. Students identify and analyze resources needed to avoid, mitigate, or recover from a threat.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN340

Operational Crisis Management

Course ID: 5198

BUSN340 students focus on the fundamental practices related to identifying, preventing, and controlling crisis situations. Students are exposed to the various stages of a crisis and the need to develop a crisis management contingency plan. The students analyze the strategies, resources needed, and the roles and responsibilities of the crisis management team.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN343

Operational Emergency Preparedness

Course ID: 5201

BUSN343 students learn about the fundamentals of preparing for various emergency situations in the workplace. The course introduces students to the situations that threaten workers, customers, or the public and can disrupt or shutter operations, resulting in lost revenue and expenses. The student will learn about the tools to create a plan that addresses the potential impact of various emergencies.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

BUSN342

Operational Sustainability and Crisis Management

Course ID: 5200

BUSN342 introduces the fundamental concepts of crisis management and sustainability in a business. A crisis can happen in an organization at anytime, anywhere. Topics include advanced crisis management planning, which is key to sustainability and assures a company has the processes and procedures in place to address almost any issue that may arise; the impact of a crisis on the employees, customers, suppliers, general public; and the sustainability of a company’s value.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

BUSN451

Introduction to Business Project Management

Course ID: 5203

This course provides an overview of the processes involved in business project management. The student will be exposed to the practical aspects of running a project, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and developing various plans needed during a business project life cycle. Various techniques needed to track and control a project are introduced. Techniques will include critical path, earned value analysis, variance analysis, and trend analysis.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN452

Project Schedule and Scope Management

Course ID: 5204

This course delves into the theories, concepts, and practical applications of understanding how the scope of a project is translated into a project schedule and plan. The student will be exposed to developing a Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS) and project plan, which helps the student understand some of the concepts to monitor and control a project. The student will be exposed to creating a project schedule with resources and risks, as well as understanding scope management by creating a WBS and project plan. (Prerequisite: BUSN451)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

BUSN453

Project Integration, Quality, Resource, and Stakeholder Management

Course ID: 5205

This course delves into the theories, concepts, and practical applications of integrating all processes within a project, including quality, resources, and stakeholders. The student will be exposed to developing a quality management plan, resource plan, and stakeholder plan and how they all integrate to drive the project results. The student will be exposed to conflict resolution, decision-making, and leadership to bring the project to a conclusion. (Prerequisite: BUSN451)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

BUSN393

Special Topics in Business Administration

Course ID: 5202

The COVID-19 virus demonstrated how businesses can be affected by a crisis, whether it is local, regional, national, or global. When a crisis hits, companies may need to transition quickly to a remote environment. Functions that may need to convert to remote work include IT, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, among others. This special topics course will expose the student to planning, transitioning, and functioning in a remote environment.

Real Estate Construction and Portfolio Development (12 semester hours)

This concentration provides the student with an introduction to construction management, along with real estate management, commercial and residential real estate portfolio development.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Research and appraise historic, current, and developing methodologies in construction management and real estate portfolio development in a wide variety of real estate business fields.
Evaluate construction management strategies and techniques.
Compare and contrast commercial and residential real estate portfolio development.

Must take all courses for this section.

BUSN201

Introduction to Construction Management

Course ID: 5086

This course serves as an introduction to construction management. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and review terminology, concepts, and best practices in residential real estate construction management and development. Topics will include the construction industry, communication, forecasting and planning, leadership, managing people in construction, production and site management, time management, cost management, and quality.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN301

Residential Real Estate Portfolio Development

Course ID: 5087

This course serves as an introduction to developing a residential real estate portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and review terminology, concepts, and best practices in residential real estate portfolio development. Topics will include the components and players involved in a residential real estate transaction, the differences between residential and commercial real estate transactions, the various categories of residential real estate, standard residential contracts, residential market analysis and marketing plans, buying and selling, flipping homes, single-family rental properties, and ethics in the residential real estate industry.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN302

Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Development

Course ID: 5088

This course serves as an introduction to developing a commercial real estate portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and review terminology, concepts, and best practices in commercial real estate development. Topics will include the components and players involved in a commercial real estate transaction, the differences between residential and commercial real estate transactions, the various categories of commercial real estate, standard commercial contracts, basic commercial market analysis and marketing plans, and ethics in the commercial real estate industry.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

BUSN425

Real Estate Management

Course ID: 5089

This course provides an overview of the real estate management field. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and review terminology, concepts, and best practices in real estate management. The course explores the various management roles, including Broker strategic planning and financial responsibilities, liability and safety, leadership, operations, legal, and ethical guidelines in real estate management.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

Business Project Management (12 semester hours)

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Project Management enhances your understanding of how businesses depend on project management to move the organization toward its strategic goals. Through this concentration, you will be introduced to the theories, concepts, and practices that align with project management.

You will come to understand how projects begin during the sales cycle and continue to be assessed after the project is delivered. You will be exposed to skill sets to track and monitor projects, develop a schedule and integrate it with costs and risks, prepare presentations for leadership and stakeholders, and create status reports. Companies depend on project management to stay competitive in developing new offerings, determining the technology needed within the enterprise, updating processes and procedures, and implementing projects for customers.

The concentration is designed for business professionals and military personnel looking to transition into project management within the business environment.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Analyze the fundamentals of project management.
Demonstrate varying problems from a risk management standpoint.
Define the role of projects and project management.
Create a project charter, a scope statement, a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Risk Management Plan, Quality Management Plan and Stakeholder Management Plan.
Explain the need for ethical project management.

Must take all courses for this section.

BUSN451

Introduction to Business Project Management

Course ID: 5203

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

BUSN452

Project Schedule and Scope Management

Course ID: 5204

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

BUSN453

Project Integration, Quality, Resource, and Stakeholder Management

Course ID: 5205

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

RTMG202

Risk Management

Course ID: 4143

This course enables students to identify, define, and explain risk situations and to develop management concepts, techniques and processes and understand from a company perspective the impact of safety and compliance policies. To understand risk management students will examine risk management origins and trends from an insurance perspective in retail and develop skills in interpreting the impact that unresolved risk management issues can have on compliance, safety and the bottom line. Risk management is about insurance and developing policies to mitigate risk. This strategic focus and its application are covered in this class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

Digital Retailing (12 semester hours)

The Digital Retailing concentration explores multiple facets of technology including smart stores with product experts, instant data access, expanded use of artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, expanded mobile/cashier-less capabilities, consumer protection, and seamless customer experiences with e-commerce, m-commerce, and brick-and-mortar locations. In addition, students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of various retail technologies in the areas of digital retail analytics, strategies, marketing, merchandising, and cybersecurity.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Explore the evolution of retail markets from pre-industrial to modern-day digital retailing.
Differentiate the various forms of online and digital retailing.
Evaluate risks inherent to digital retailing including cybersecurity, fraud, and safety protection.

Must take all courses for this section.

RTMG310

Digital Retail

Course ID: 5096

This Digital Retail course provides an introduction to digital retail concepts and principles and explores real-world practices for engaging the customer in the shopping experience that empowers both the employee and the consumer. Students will be introduced to the evolution of retail markets from pre-industrial to modern times. Students will investigate the way retailers are using technology in both small and large organizations to create seamless transactions for an e-commerce or mobile platform, along with efficient supply chain and distribution methods. In addition, this course includes a discussion on the inherent risks of digital retail, including data fraud and safety protection.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

Choose 9 credit hours from this section.

MKTG310

Digital Marketing

Course ID: 5094

This course is a study of marketing activities in the digital age. The course will familiarize the student with digital marketing approaches using the internet and other forms of new media. Course topics include online advertising, social media, online listening and monitoring, and search engine optimization. The student will learn how digital marketing strategies fit into the overall marketing plan and how to measure the effectiveness of these efforts.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

ISSC452

Cybersecurity

Course ID: 4410

This course examines the practices for assuring information security. The various roles and functions within the Cybersecurity practice will be combined and leveraged to produce a secure organization. Case studies will be used to examine theories and practices drawn from real world situations. The numerous pitfalls of Cybersecurity will be presented with everyday practices of securing companies resources from attack. This course will examine the frameworks, roles, and competencies involved with information security. The fundamentals of Cybersecurity will be examined to include: network and security concepts, attacker techniques, data security, system and applications security and incident response techniques. Current literature will be examined on such topics.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

RTMG311

Digital Retail Technologies

Course ID: 5281

This course is designed to provide a foundational knowledge in digital retail technology and how it is used by retailer, both large and small. As technology has changed the landscape of retail processes, it has also created a necessity for decision-makers to have the ability to use various methods to evolve in the global retail market. Students will learn how to use predictive analytics to help organizations problem-solve retail objectives. In addition, students will explore new ventures retailers are taking to overcome challenges in the market place through implementing digital inventory and supply chain management. Students are introduced to the trends and challenges of new technology including augmented reality, enhancing the customer experience, smart enabled equipment, and product customization.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

RTMG312

Digital Retail Analytics

Course ID: 5282

This course focuses on digital retail analytics. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and review terminology, concepts and best practices in digital retail analytics. Topics will include the role digital retail analytics plays in the supply chain, inventory, customer relations, merchandising, and security. Students will examine methods used to best uncover patterns in data. Looking forward, students will develop predictive tools to benefit retailers in future planning and strategy.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

RTMG313

Digital Retail Strategies

Course ID: 5283

This course focuses on digital strategies in retail. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and review terminology, concepts, best practices and strategies in digital retail. Topics will include the creation and implementation of digital strategies and digital market planning used by successful retailers. Students will explore the retailer’s role in society, providing insights as to how consumers behave as on-line shoppers, what retailers do to create demand, as well as their role in satisfying customer demands in a digital world. In addition, students will discuss digital retail strategies from the perspective of planning for success as well as identifying challenges and problems that occur when retailers do not react to rapid changes in the digital marketplace.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

RTMG314

Digital Merchandising

Course ID: 5284

This course is designed to provide the student with an in depth understanding of digital merchandising, fashion, retail, and consumer shopping behavior from a digital perspective. Materials that will be covered include digital, social, and mobile platforms as we explore the future of digital merchandising. Students will discuss the increasing role of e-commerce and how mobile technologies are shaping the consumer shopping experience and how to best utilize these tools to drive business success. Students will explore digital merchandising and how promotions and web layout design can affect consumer purchasing and decision-making processes. Students will also explore how trend forecasting, digital marketing and advertising campaigns affect the sale of products in the digital marketplace.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

RTMG315

Retail Cybersecurity

Course ID: 5285

This Digital Retail Cybersecurity course provides a broad overview of cybersecurity concepts and principles and explores real-world threats facing today’s retailers in a global economy. Students will assess various methods retailers can utilize to avoid security threats on outdated hardware or software. Students will investigate various data breaches throughout the past decade, analyze ransom and malware attacks, and discuss how retailers and consumers are both a part of preventing financial data breaches. In addition, this course includes a discussion on the inherent risks of digital supply chains, third party vendors, and explores the ever-increasing mobile security issues facing retailers.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

DoD Project Management (12 semester hours)

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in DoD Project Management enhances your understanding of the government acquisition cycles and how these cycles are tightly coupled with program management. You will learn the policies that government and military personnel must understand to see programs to fruition.

The concentration is designed for federal employees and military personnel looking to enhance their knowledge of the government’s acquisition cycle by understanding the steps an acquisition must go through in order for a contract to be awarded to a civilian contractor.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Analyze the fundamentals of defense systems acquisition management.
Evaluate the diverse, interrelated and changing nature in the different disciplines of defense systems acquisition management.
Analyze the regulations and governing structures of defense systems acquisition management.
Define the role of projects and project management.
Create a project charter, a scope statement, a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM).
Explain key elements of a communication plan to keep stakeholders abreast of progress, problems, and controls.
Describe the steps required to plan a project.
Explain the key features of an executive program manager’s role in today’s workforce
Demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be a successful executive in today’s government contracting and acquisition organizations.
Create an executive level action plan for practical and measurable government contracting and acquisition policy and procedures changes.
Create explain the role and pitfalls of ethics in executive decision-making.

Must take all courses for this section.

DEFM310

Program and Acquisition Management I

Course ID: 3443

This course is an introduction to the requirements of successful program management in the DOD. The course will look at the entire systems acquisition cycle from the point of view of government requirements and the efforts of the civilian contractor to bring the system to Full Operational Capacity.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
07/27/21 - 12/31/21	01/03/22 - 02/27/22	Winter 2022 Session B	8 Week session
09/28/21 - 03/04/22	03/07/22 - 05/01/22	Winter 2022 Session D	8 Week session

DEFM311

Program and Acquisition Management II

Course ID: 3448

This course of instruction addresses the DOD acquisition process once the government has decided that it must seek the enormous resources of the private industry. The scope of this course specifically addresses the formal process by which the DOD requests (or solicits) industry to respond to their needs and requirements. The course also outlines the evaluation process and evaluation criteria used by the government to evaluate and select the winning proposal. The course will review the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplements (DFARS). Additionally the course will review the current policy in the DOD to outsource to the private sector (non-DOD sources) the tasks and functions previously performed by in-house government workforce. (Prerequisite: DEFM310)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

DEFM312

Defense Budget Development and Execution

Course ID: 3450

This course is a study of the process by which the acquisition, personnel, and readiness (operations and maintenance) portions of the annual Defense Budget are integrated and executed. Students will learn of the politics behind the issues and will gain an appreciation for the complexity of the process. Following an in-depth review of the political scope of budgeting, the course will shift into a study of how budgeting actually works at each stage of executive and legislative action. From the preparation of the service and agency budgets, through the presentation of the president’s budget, to the actual appropriation and expenditure of funds, the student will apply their knowledge of the politics of the process to appreciate the problems and issues in defense budgeting.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/28/21 - 12/03/21	12/06/21 - 01/30/22	Fall 2021 Session D	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session
10/26/21 - 04/01/22	04/04/22 - 05/29/22	Spring 2022 Session B	8 Week session

DEFM410

Program Appraisal

Course ID: 3444

This course is designed to develop the basic skills essential to evaluate public programs. Knowledge of the policy process and of research methods are brought together in the execution of an ethical evaluation of how well the processes, and outcomes of a program meet the needs at which the program is targeted. This course will introduce the basic concepts of planning and carrying out an evaluation, the most commonly used analytical tools, and cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness methods. It will also introduce the basic format of evaluation reports.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
05/21/21 - 10/29/21	11/01/21 - 12/26/21	Fall 2021 Session I	8 Week session
08/31/21 - 02/04/22	02/07/22 - 04/03/22	Winter 2022 Session I	8 Week session

Leading the Digital Workplace (12 semester hours)