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Management Course Listing
In as little as 16 months—or take longer
if you wish—you can earn your degree and
be ready to start making money in Business Management.
You get everything you need to know with our easy-to-understand
instruction that takes you step by step through the basics of
business management. Here is a preview of what you will learn:
General Education Courses (15 Credit Hours)
Applied Business Math (MH101- 3
credit hours) — Gain a solid foundation of business math and basic statistics.
Apply these skills in real-world workplace scenerios.
Business Communications (EN110 -
3 credit hours) — Develop
skills for effective written communication. You’ll learn
to produce clear, effective, audience specific documents.
Business Fundamentals (BS100 - 3
credit hours) — Explore
the exciting world of business with this program overview. Discover
the many careers—and lucrative income—that await you.
From business executives to top managers, you’ll learn
about the many career opportunities available to college grads.
Career Development Strategies
(GE200 - 2 credit hours) — Get
your career moving! Improve your interview techniques and create
a top-notch resume. This course will teach you everything you
need to land a great job and kick-start your career.
Success Strategies (GE102 - 1
credit hour) — Your
first course introduces you to McKinley College and the world
of distance learning. You’ll learn proven strategies for
success as an independent learner. In addition, discover how to
access the many facets of McKinley College and meet the faculty
and staff.
Workplace Psychology (PY110 - 3
credit hours) — Discover
the intricacies of social psychology. You’ll learn how personality
traits, biology, health, stress, and psychological disorders affect
human behavior in the workplace.
Core Courses (45 Credit Hours)
Business Law and Ethics (BS200 -
3 credit hours) — Study laws that affect business operations. Learn how business ethics and social responsibility shape the business environment. Additionally, you’ll gain an overview of the U.S. legal system.
Business Management Practicum
(BS299 - 2 credit hours) — Step into a real-world scenario as a manager and apply your business skills.
Computer Applications (CS100/101
- 3 credit hours) — Learn the fundamentals of computers, including hardware and software concepts, as well as networking and Internet terminology. Apply the basics of Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
E-Commerce (BS260 - 3 credit
hours) — Discover the world of business
on the World Wide Web. Explore different e-business models
and strategies for engaging in transactions via Web sites.
The Economics of Business (BS140
- 4 credit hours) — This course introduces you to microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. Learn how money and financial systems affect households, businesses and governments. Apply the economic ideas of supply and demand, elasticity, markets, interest and more to your life and the business world.
Entrepreneurial Financing (BS270
- 3 credit hours) — This course
introduces you to the variety of financing options available to entrepreneurs.
Discover the pros and cons of each option and learn
how to select the financing model that works best for you.
Entrepreneurship (BS240 - 3
credit hours) — Gain insight into the aspects of starting, acquiring
and operating a new business. Learn how to avoid common
problems that small businesses encounter; then discover strategies
to solve such problems.
Finance (AC240 - 3 credit hours) — Explore how external users - such as bankers and investors - utilize accounting information. Discover the ins and outs of financial markets, investing and financing decisions.
Human Resources Management (BS150
- 3 credit hours) — Human Resources Management ramps up workplace psychology knowledge. Learn how managers find, hire, train
and manage employees. Discover methods for motivating and leading
employees.
Introduction to Accounting I
(AC101 - 3 credit hours) — This first accounting course walks you through the accounting cycle from journalizing to closing the books. Apply the basics of bookkeeping and accounting theory.
Introduction to Management (BS120
- 3 credit hours) — Discover the four principles of management: planning, organizing, controlling and leading. Apply these principals to plan for success on a company, department and personal level.
Marketing Principles (BS160 - 3
credit hours) —Here you'll learn
to conduct customer and competitor analysis. Discover how to attract
target markets for product, pricing, distribution and promotional
decisions.
Organizational Behavior (HR230 -
3 credit hours) — Learn management theory and gain a foundation in planning, organizing, directing, staffing and controlling. Apply management principles to real-world situations.
Principles of Sales (MK200 - 3
credit hours) — Apply your marketing philosophy with communication concepts to effectively prepare and present a sales message. Discover the importance of the sales function to organizational success and examine the social, ethical and legal issues in selling. Apply selling processes and techniques—from prospecting to follow-up and evaluation.
Small Business Management (BS210
- 3 credit hours) —Explore
the life of a small business owner. Synthesize your business, accounting,
marketing and human resources knowledge and apply
your skill to real-world problems and opportunities. Create and
refine a business plan.
 
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