Business Management (B.S.)

Students must complete 40 upper division credits.

Liberal Education Requirements
A minimum of 40 liberal education credits required. Students must complete the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum with the following specific liberal education courses required:
COMP 1011 - Composition I, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
COMP 1013 - Composition II, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
ECON 2101 - Microeconomics, HI/BEH/SSC (3.0 cr)
ECON 2102 - Macroeconomics, HI/BEH/SSC (3.0 cr)
MATH 1031 - College Algebra, MATH THINK (3.0 cr)
MATH 1150 - Elementary Statistics, MATH THINK (3.0 cr)
PSY 1001 - General Psychology, HI/BEH/SSC (3.0 cr)
SPCH 1101 - Public Speaking, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)

Technology Requirement
CA 1020 - Spreadsheet Applications (2.0 cr)

Business Management Core
ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0 cr)
ACCT 2102 - Principles of Accounting II (3.0 cr)
GBUS 3107 - Legal Environment in Business (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3100 - Managerial Finance (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3200 - Principles of Management (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3900 - Internship (1.0-3.0 cr)
MKTG 3300 - Principles of Marketing (3.0 cr)

Program Sub-plans

Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans. (Note for the Twin Cities and Morris campuses: The honors sub-plan does not meet this requirement. Honors students are required to complete one sub-plan plus the honors sub-plan. Please see an adviser if no honors sub-plan is listed for the program.)

Business Aviation Emphasis

The business management-aviation emphasis includes courses and experiences that enhance students' opportunities for entry into aviation management. Students who complete the program and the appropriate number of flight hours and flight examinations may earn the following certifications: private pilot, (FAA), commercial pilot (FAA), instrument rating, multi-engine certification, certified flight instructor, instrument flight instructor, and multi-engine flight instructor.

Program outcomes: graduates will
. demonstrate technical competency in aeronautics

. demonstrate the use of current technology in aviation and applied business

Business Aviation Emphasis Core
AVIA 1103 - Introduction to Aviation (4.0 cr)
AVIA 1104 - Introduction to Aviation Flight Lab (1.0 cr)
AVIA 1221 - Basic Attitude Instrument Flying (3.0 cr)
AVIA 1222 - IFR Regulations and Procedures (3.0 cr)
AVIA 3323 - Airplane Aerodynamics (3.0 cr)
AVIA 3324 - Aircraft Systems and Instruments (3.0 cr)
AVIA 3412 - CFI Certification (4.0 cr)
AVIA 3413 - CFI Certification Flight Lab (1.0 cr)
AVIA 3415 - Instrument CFI Certification (4.0 cr)
MGMT 3210 - Supervision and Leadership (3.0 cr)
MGMT 4800 - Strategic Management (3.0 cr)
PHYS 1012 - Introductory Physics, PHYS SCI, PEOPLE/ENV (4.0 cr)
SWM 3103 - Meteorology and Climatology (2.0 cr)
MGMT 3220 - Human Resource Management (3.0 cr)
or  MKTG 3250 - Promotional Strategies (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3250 - Operations Management (3.0 cr)
or  MKTG 3360 - Global Business (3.0 cr)
COMM 2334 - Communication Topics, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
or  COMM 3008 - Business Writing, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)

Technology Requirement
CA 1010 - Introduction to Computer Technology (1.0 cr)

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Emphasis

The business management-entrepreneurship emphasis focuses on small business development and growth. Students learn how to identify and capitalize on entrepreneurial opportunities. Careers for the emphasis include small business management, rural economic development, and small business ownership.

Program outcomes: graduates will
. demonstrate the capability and initiative to identify entrepreneurial opportunity, assess and evaluate risk, and plan for small business ventures

. demonstrate the leadership and entrepreneurial competencies required to conceptualize, plan, finance, resource, manage, and grow small business

Entrepreneurship Emphasis Core
ENTR 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3.0 cr)
ENTR 3200 - Business Plan Development (3.0 cr)
ENTR 3400 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business Finance (3.0 cr)
ENTR 4100 - International Entrepreneurship (3.0 cr)
ENTR 4200 - Field Studies in Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3.0 cr)
ENTR 4800 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Strategies (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3270 - Fundamentals of E-Business (3.0 cr)
MKTG 3360 - Global Business (3.0 cr)
COMM 3008 - Business Writing, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
or  COMM 3303 - Writing in Your Profession, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)

Technology Requirement
CA 1010 - Introduction to Computer Technology (1.0 cr)

Business/Technology Electives
14 credits of business/technology electives

Computer Applications Electives
Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
   ·  CA 1030 - Multimedia Graphics (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1040 - Web Site Development (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1055 - Animation Software Applications With Flash MX (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1060 - Database Applications (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1070 - Desktop Publishing (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1080 - Audio-Visual Production Applications (2.0 cr)

Management Emphasis

The business management-management emphasis gives graduates the know-how to effectively and efficiently manage people, methods, materials, equipment, and money. The program focuses on entrepreneurial leadership, effective communication, technology mastery, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Program outcomes: graduates will
. demonstrate knowledge and skill of leadership required to effectively and efficiently plan, organize, and control an organization for a competitive advantage

. demonstrate skill in problem definition, problem solving, resource allocation and decision-making

Management Emphasis Core
ENTR 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3210 - Supervision and Leadership (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3220 - Human Resource Management (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3250 - Operations Management (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3270 - Fundamentals of E-Business (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3600 - Management Case Studies (3.0 cr)
MGMT 4800 - Strategic Management (3.0 cr)
MKTG 3360 - Global Business (3.0 cr)
COMM 3008 - Business Writing, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
or  COMM 3303 - Writing in Your Profession, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)

Technology Requirement
CA 1010 - Introduction to Computer Technology (1.0 cr)

Business/Technology Electives
14 credits of business/technology electives

Computer Applications Electives
Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
   ·  CA 1030 - Multimedia Graphics (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1040 - Web Site Development (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1055 - Animation Software Applications With Flash MX (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1060 - Database Applications (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1070 - Desktop Publishing (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1080 - Audio-Visual Production Applications (2.0 cr)

Management (Online)

The bachelor of science in business (B.S.B.) program is designed to prepare graduates for management positions in business firms, institutions, small businesses, and other organizations. The B.S.B. provides a well-rounded education in business operations, preparing individuals for a variety of management positions in business and government. The B.S.B. is available entirely online. Requirements are identical to the bachelor of science in business management-management emphasis taught on campus.

Management Emphasis Core
ENTR 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3210 - Supervision and Leadership (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3220 - Human Resource Management (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3250 - Operations Management (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3270 - Fundamentals of E-Business (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3600 - Management Case Studies (3.0 cr)
MGMT 4800 - Strategic Management (3.0 cr)
MKTG 3360 - Global Business (3.0 cr)
COMM 3008 - Business Writing, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
or  COMM 3303 - Writing in Your Profession, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)

Technology Requirement
GBUS 1005 - Orientation to Online Programs (1.0 cr)

Business/Technology Electives
14 credits of business/technology electives

Computer Applications Electives
Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
   ·  CA 1030 - Multimedia Graphics (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1040 - Web Site Development (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1055 - Animation Software Applications With Flash MX (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1060 - Database Applications (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1070 - Desktop Publishing (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1080 - Audio-Visual Production Applications (2.0 cr)

Marketing Emphasis

The business management-marketing emphasis prepares graduates for a variety of careers in marketing, including sales, advertising, and retailing. Marketing principles, relationship marketing, marketing communications, personal selling, consumer behavior, and marketing strategies are stressed throughout the coursework.

Program outcomes: graduates will
. understand the importance of having a consumer orientation and demonstrate how to effectively establish, develop, and maintain business relationships

. demonstrate working knowledge of technological and global developments that are changing the scope of the marketing discipline

Marketing Emphasis Core
ENTR 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3270 - Fundamentals of E-Business (3.0 cr)
MKTG 3200 - Personal Selling (3.0 cr)
MKTG 3250 - Promotional Strategies (3.0 cr)
MKTG 3310 - Buyer Behavior (3.0 cr)
MKTG 3360 - Global Business (3.0 cr)
MKTG 4200 - Marketing Research (3.0 cr)
MKTG 4800 - Marketing Strategies (3.0 cr)
COMM 3008 - Business Writing, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
or  COMM 3303 - Writing in Your Profession, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)

Technology Requirement
CA 1010 - Introduction to Computer Technology (1.0 cr)

Business/Technology Electives
14 credits of business/technology electives

Computer Applications Electives
Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
   ·  CA 1030 - Multimedia Graphics (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1040 - Web Site Development (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1055 - Animation Software Applications With Flash MX (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1060 - Database Applications (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1070 - Desktop Publishing (2.0 cr)
   ·  CA 1080 - Audio-Visual Production Applications (2.0 cr)

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