General Education Credit Distribution by Category | |
Category | Credits |
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills | |
Written Communication (English Composition I and II) | 6 |
Oral Communication | 3 |
Quantitative Literacy and Mathematical Skills | 3 |
Information Literacy: SOS-110: Critical Information Literacy | 3 |
B. Civic and Global Leadership | |
Diversity | 3 |
Ethical Leadership | 3 |
Civic Engagement and Awareness | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures | |
Social Sciences | 3 |
History | 3 |
Humanities | 3 |
Two courses from the categories above | 6 |
D. Scientific Knowledge | |
Natural Sciences and Computer Science | 6 |
Total General Education Credits | 45 |
ACC-101
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ACC-101 Principles of Financial AccountingThis course introduces students to key accounting principles used to record real-world business transactions, prepare financial statements, and interpret a company's financial performance. Accounting is often called "the language of business" because it provides external stakeholders such as investors and creditors as well as internal stakeholders such as management with the financial information necessary to make well-informed business decisions. In this course, students learn how to prepare the financial reports that are used by external parties in real-world situations. Key points of study include the accounting cycle, merchandising operations, cash and other financial assets, long-term assets including property and intangibles, current and long-term liabilities, components of stockholders' equity, and the statement of cash flows. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACC-102
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ACC-102 Principles of Managerial AccountingThis course focuses on the internal use of financial information and reports to inform and support business decisions. Instead of providing data about the company to outsiders, managerial accounting focuses on giving insiders the information that will help them run the firm successfully. In this course, students learn to identify global influences on business, classify operational costs, assign costs to products, prepare budgets, analyze variances, and evaluate performance using a variety of metrics. Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ACC-101: Principles of Financial Accounting, with a grade of C or better, to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
CIS-107
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CIS-107 Computer Concepts and Applications This course provides an overview of computer systems with a focus on historical development, hardware, application software, programming considerations, multimedia, communications, and the utilization of internet resources. Students are also engaged with research and applications pertinent to the purchase of computer systems, installation considerations, computer maintenance, the role of information systems within an organization, and system analysis and design. Careers in the computer field, security best practices, ethical guidelines, and privacy issues are also examined throughout the course. The "laboratory" portion of the course features the use of an office suite application environment. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
LAW-201
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LAW-201 Business LawBusiness Law introduces the concepts and applications of laws that affect the business enterprise. Identification of the sources of law, including the courts, administrative agency rules and regulations, executive orders, and judicial decisions will be addressed. The law of contract, sales, and agency will be covered in detail while a distinction is drawn between traditional and online versions of each. Additionally, remedies for breach of these agreements will be covered. Business crimes will also be discussed, in addition to potential tort liability arising from criminal acts. Strict liability and product liability will be explored. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Business Law | 3 |
MAN-210
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MAN-210 Principles of Management This course introduces students to the theory and practice of organizational management. The emphasis of the course is to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage an organization. This course is especially relevant to those who are currently serving in, or aspire to be promoted to, supervisory and managerial positions within private, public, or federal sector organizations. To achieve this outcome, the course explores management from the perspective of planning, organizing, controlling, leading, and staff development. Specific topics addressed include leadership, teamwork, motivating employees, decision making, conflict, organizational culture and structure, stakeholder management, business and corporate strategy, change management, and business ethics. Students will examine management as a function of controlling organizational resources for the purpose of achieving organizational goals and explore management's role in the efficient and effective use of resources. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Principles of Management | 3 |
MAR-201
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MAR-201 Introduction to MarketingIntroduction to Marketing explores key marketing concepts and shows you how they apply to today's business practices. The course covers the essential knowledge and techniques managers need to compete successfully, whether in large companies or small businesses, profit-oriented firms or not-for-profit organizations. Topics include customer-oriented marketing strategies, buyers and markets, target market selection, and the marketing variables of products (and services), price, promotion, and distribution. Advisory: Students who completed MAR-301: Introduction to Marketing at Thomas Edison State University before August of 2018 should not take this course, as credit will not be awarded for both courses. Study Methods:Credits: 3 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
FIN-301
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FIN-301 Principles of FinancePrinciples of Finance serves as an introduction to financial management. Financial management is concerned with value and, when applied to firms, studies financial decision making and its impact on the value of the firm. Virtually all management decisions have financial implications, and the impact of these decisions on the value of the firm is the basis by which management is judged. Superior management produces superior financial decisions that lead to growth and increased valuation of the firm. This course considers specific financial decisions such as selecting among alternative investments (i.e., capital budgeting), the sources of the firm's finances (i.e., the optimal capital structure), the management of current assets and liabilities (i.e., working capital), and the tools of financial analysis. The course emphasizes analytical tools and their use in solving financial problems. Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ACC-101: Principles of Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Principles of Finance | 3 |
ECO-111
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ECO-111 Macroeconomics Economists divide their discipline into two areas of study: microeconomics and macroeconomics. While both areas are rooted in the actions of households and businesses, the distinction between microeconomics and macroeconomics is that the former focuses on individual households and individual businesses and the latter focuses on aggregates, namely aggregate households and aggregate businesses and how a country's economy works. This course introduces the student to the generally accepted principles of macroeconomics. It acquaints the beginning student with an appreciation of the functions of economic systems, including various approaches to the organization of production and allocation of resources, and of policies to achieve national economic goals. Specific topics include the determination of national income, inflation, recession, output, the business cycle, employment, unemployment, and interest rates. Students will discuss monetary and fiscal policies as well as international economic issues. Advisory: It is advisable that students have 3 credits of college-level mathematics. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECO-112
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ECO-112 Microeconomics Microeconomics focuses on the actions of individual households and businesses and attempts to explain how their interaction impacts the economy. Students will examine individual consumer behavior to determine how individual and business decisions are made under various market structures. In particular, this course will explore issues related to elasticity, poverty and inequality, costs, and profit maximization in competition and in the monopoly setting, as well as issues of globalization. Students will consider these topics through a lens of ethics and social responsibility. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Microeconomics | 3 |
BUS-210
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BUS-210 Quantitative Skills for BusinessQuantitative Skills for Business applies a reasoning and analytic approach to the theories, tools, and models associated with numerical decision making. Applying an application-driven modality for learning, the course presents empirically-oriented, data-driven scenarios. Scrutinizing these cases assists students in honing both their professional and consumer decision-making skill sets. Topics include formulating and presenting management information, statistical analysis, quality control and quality management, decision making under uncertainty, project management, and financial decision making. This course is also designed to measure a student's competency in quantitative reasoning/literacy, one of the institutional learning outcomes. Advisory: Before enrolling in Quantitative Skills for Business, students should have successfully completed at least one college-level mathematics course such as MAT-105: Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics or MAT-121: College Algebra, or their equivalents. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Quantitative Skills for Business | 3 |
STA-201
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STA-201 Principles of Statistics Principles of Statistics is designed to meet the needs of students across multiple disciplines and professions. As data becomes more prevalent in our world through advances in technology, there is a growing need to understand, analyze, and utilize these data effectively to make decisions. This course provides students with techniques needed to scientifically analyze data for statistical interpretation. Topics include types of statistics, data representations (tables, graphs, and charts), measures of location and variation, probability concepts, continuous and discrete distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, distribution-free tests, and regression and correlation analysis. The emphasis of the course is on the application of these statistical methods to solve real-world problems regardless of academic or professional discipline. Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to MAT-121: College Algebra with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Principles of Statistics | 3 |
MAN-373
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MAN-373 Managerial CommunicationsManagerial Communications is an upper-level undergraduate course that explores key theories and strategies of contemporary organizational communications. It recognizes that challenges exist for creating and implementing effective communication both inside organizations – between individuals and groups, and outside organizations – with markets, partners, and influential third parties. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Managerial Communications | 3 |
MAN-372
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MAN-372 International Management This course provides the student with knowledge of the complexities and opportunities of conducting business across national boundaries. Topics include international trade theory, foreign direct investment, and foreign exchange rates. Students will study the functions of management including diplomacy and the unique cultural customs and traditions that impact the business environment. International management topics such as various forms of business practices, business ethics, leadership, and human resource management will also be covered. Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to MAN-210: Principles of Management with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | International Management | 3 |
BUS-421
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BUS-421 Business Administration CapstoneBusiness Administration Capstone is a senior-level Capstone course that focuses on the development and implementation of strategy as a means to success in business. This course integrates concepts and applications from various functional areas of business. Relying heavily on case studies, the focus is on how managers engage in strategic thinking, planning, analysis, and execution to gain a sustained competitive advantage in the marketplace. Advisory: Being the capstone course in the undergraduate business program, this course requires knowledge of accounting, finance, marketing, economics, and management. Thus, the following courses or their equivalents should be successfully completed before this course is taken: FIN-301: Principles of Finance, MAN-210: Principles of Management, MAR-201: Principles of Marketing, ACC-101: Principles of Financial Accounting, ACC-102: Principles of Managerial Accounting, ECO-111: Microeconomics, and ECO-112: Macroeconomics with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Business Administration Capstone | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours: 120