Credit Distribution
I. General Education Requirements (45 Credits)
| 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 |
II. Professional Business Requirements (42 Credits)
| ACC-1010
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ACC-1010 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-1020
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ACC-1020 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-1010: 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-1070
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CIS-1070 Computer Concepts and Applications | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| LAW-2010
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LAW-2010 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-2100
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MAN-2100 Principles of Management | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT-2010
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MKT-2010 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: Advisory: Students who completed MKT-3010: 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 Preview the Online Syllabus | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| FIN-3010
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FIN-3010 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-1010: 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-1110
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ECO-1110 Macroeconomics | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO-1120
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ECO-1120 Microeconomics | Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUS-2100
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BUS-2100 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-1050: Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics or MAT-1210: College Algebra, or their equivalents. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Quantitative Skills for Business | 3 |
| STA-2010
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STA-2010 Principles of Statistics | Principles of Statistics | 3 |
| MAN-3730
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MAN-3730 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-3720
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MAN-3720 International Management | International Management | 3 |
| BUS-4210
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BUS-4210 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-3010: Principles of Finance, MAN-2100: Principles of Management, MAR-2010: Principles of Marketing, ACC-1010: Principles of Financial Accounting, ACC-1020: Principles of Managerial Accounting, ECO-1110: Microeconomics, and ECO-1120: 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 |
III. Areas of Study Requirements (18-24 Credits)
IV. Electives (9-15 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
| TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 120