Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)
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TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. To plan your program please contact an academic advisor. |
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
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ENC-1010
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ENC-1010 Writing for Success | Writing for Success | 3 |
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ENC-1020
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ENC-1020 Writing for Success II | Writing for Success II | 3 |
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COM-2090
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COM-2090 Public Speaking | Public Speaking | 3 |
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MAT-1210
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MAT-1210 College Algebra | College Algebra | 3 |
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SOS-1100
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SOS-1100 Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today | Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today | 3 |
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
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SOC-1010
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SOC-1010 Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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ETH-2200
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ETH-2200 Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership | Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership | 3 |
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POS-1100
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POS-1100 American GovernmentThis course offers a thought-provoking survey of what the American government does and why it matters. Students will engage in a multimedia exploration of the essential characteristics of the American political system, including the roles and responsibilities of political institutions, the effects of the media and interest groups on political outcomes, and the debates that are intrinsic to American politics. This course will help students develop the critical-thinking skills needed to navigate the American political landscape and recognize that political knowledge promotes democratic values and strengthens the political process. BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
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SOC-2100
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SOC-2100 Marriage and the FamilyThis is an introductory course in the sociology of marriage and the family. It explores the various sociological approaches to studying the family, the varieties of family forms, and the problems facing American families. The course begins by defining marriage and family and recognizing the commonality and diversity of experiences among families. Students examine the ways in which families vary by social class, race, gender, and sexuality, and how the material conditions of people's lives shape their attitudes and behaviors. This course explores the complexities of marriage and family, helping students to develop an appreciation for the changes that have shaped families today. NOTE: For SOC-2100, please remove the offering dates for Guided Study. We may be canceling GS permanently. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
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HIS-1130
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HIS-1130 American History I | American History I | 3 |
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FIL-1100
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FIL-1100 Exploring American Cinema | Exploring American Cinema | 3 |
Select two featured courses from the list below:
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SOC-2910
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SOC-2910 Criminology | Criminology | 3 |
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HIS-1140
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HIS-1140 American History II | American History II | 3 |
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HIS-1210
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HIS-1210 Introduction to World History IIn Introduction to World History I, students will explore the global structures and transnational forces that have shaped history, from prehistory, through the emergence of agriculture and urban centers, to 1492. Students in this course will examine both the distinctive characteristics of individual societies and the connections that have linked the fortunes of different societies as well as comparisons of major societies. The course will chronologically highlight the traditions of global regions and their encounters with one another, including the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, East Asia, and the Americas. The historical material will enable students to recognize the twin themes of tradition and encounters. Students will engage in comparative analysis of different societies, and their religious and cultural differences, as well as the expanding global trade and technology networks. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Introduction to World History I | 3 |
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HUM-1030
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HUM-1030 Introduction to the Humanities III: Music | Introduction to the Humanities III: Music | 3 |
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PHI-1300
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PHI-1300 Introduction to Critical Reasoning | Introduction to Critical Reasoning | 3 |
D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)
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EAS-1010
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EAS-1010 General Earth Science | General Earth Science | 3 |
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BIO-2080
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BIO-2080 The Science of Nutrition | The Science of Nutrition | 3 |
II. Professional Business Requirements (42 Credits)
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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 |
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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. Area of Study (18 Credits)
A. Required Courses (3 Credits)
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MKT-4110
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MKT-4110 Marketing ResearchThis course provides a comprehensive and practical overview of fundamental marketing research methods emphasizing an applied application approach, providing an understanding of hypothesis statements, the survey process, data analysis, conclusions, and presentation of research results relevant to management decision making. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Marketing Research | 3 |
B. Marketing Electives (15 Credits)
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MKT-4790
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MKT-4790 Applied Marketing PracticesThis course is designed to bring together both the marketing theory students have encountered and practical experience students have from their own work-related experiences. Students will learn to apply knowledge and experience they already have to "real-world" situations. During this course students will have the opportunity to develop a complete marketing plan for a new business (Marketing Plan) and students can then use this work as a portfolio of their work for current and prospective employers. The critical themes presented in this course are centered on the development of a strategic approach to planning, the utilization of knowledge acquired from previous business courses, and the application of theory to practical business situations. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Applied Marketing Practices | 3 |
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MKT-3060
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MKT-3060 Creating and Implementing the Electronic EnterpriseThis course explores how businesses use information technology to conduct commercial and private transactions as they manage their enterprises over computer networks. The evolution of business technology has far-reaching implications for a variety of markets—corporate, nonprofit, and the individual consumer. E-commerce coordinates a variety of integrated and networked technologies (including communications, expert systems, and databases) and affects the spectrum of managerial concerns. E-commerce activity focuses on information technologies and systems and has, in turn, created new technologies and platforms that impact traditional business practices and expanded business models. The course examines the nature of economic transactions and business management concerns within this evolving business environment. Advisory: This may be classified as either a marketing or a management course, depending on how it best fits the student's program. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Creating and Implementing the Electronic Enterprise | 3 |
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MKT-3350
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MKT-3350 New Product Development and MarketingThe development of a new product, especially when that new product is part of an existing product line, is a multidimensional process. New product development involves branding and promotional strategies as well as product assessment and redesign; these and other key product decisions all support corporate revenue strategies. The focus of this course is on the development of new products and the launch of these products as part of an overall product portfolio. Students are introduced to critical themes including the new product development process and the application of theory to practical business situations. The course offers students a variety of learning exercises and activities to enhance and reinforce their understanding of new product development and product management. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | New Product Development and Marketing | 3 |
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MKT-4410
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MKT-4410 Marketing With Digital and Social MediaTechnology has transformed the ways marketers must approach operations, channels, and customers. Marketing professionals must look beyond current e-business fads to understand the fundamentals that will distinguish marketing leaders in the future. The focus of this course is using the internet for marketing, including how to drive new sales and dovetail customer support and service activities. This course examines the social media mix, cybersocial tools, content marketing, and metrics used to make informed decisions. Students are required to use various social media tools to better understand the subject matter. Advisory: It is advisable to have completed MKT-3060: Creating and Implementing the Electronic Enterprise or MKT-2010: Introduction to Marketing or a course in marketing management. Students will be required to set up and utilize several different social media accounts. Some examples of social media accounts include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Marketing with Digital and Social Media | 3 |
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MAN-4320
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MAN-4320 Small Business ManagementSmall Business Management is a course about planning, marketing, and managing a small business. It analyzes various theories and applications of management and addresses the current issues, ethical concerns, and legal regulations that have an impact on small business. The course also reviews the critical role that entrepreneurs play in our economy. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Small Business Management | 3 |
IV. Electives (15 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
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Total Credit Hours: 120