Business Management Online Degree Program Overview
The world of business is fast-paced and multifaceted. It involves financial management, marketing, sales, personnel, research and strategic planning. People who succeed in business possess many of these skills, but they also exhibit qualities that serve them equally well – leadership, ingenuity and a team attitude, to name a few. If this piques your interest, ECPI University is here to help you obtain the education needed to enter today’s global marketplace. Through ECPI’s year-round schedule, you could earn an Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management in as little as 2.5 years.
ECPI offers a curriculum emphasizing:
- Classes in management, entrepreneurship, search engine marketing, and accounting with a focus on international business
- Statistical Process Control (Six Sigma Techniques) and Project Management
- Project-based coursework to prepare you for the workplace market - both as manager and as entrepreneur
- Technology optimization for operations and global marketing
- Senior project designed to develop entrepreneurial skills by having you create a business and its marketing plan
- Workplace experience with two externships (required)
ECPI University offers three online degree tracks in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration / Business Management Concentration. The Project Management Track focuses on leading projects from start to completion. Students will develop the skill set to lead project teams and will use project management tools to successfully manage the different stages of projects, including how to maximize performance and minimize risk.
Our Human Resources Management Track provides students with the opportunity to engage in contemporary practices that support and motivate a diverse and multicultural workforce in individual and group settings. Employee recruitment and retention is emphasized, including compensation and benefits, rewards, and recognition.
A Leadership Track is available that allows students to develop ethical leadership skills and abilities and the emotional intelligence necessary to lead contemporary organizations. The program emphasizes the creation of a learning environment that encourages change and innovation.
The General Management Track allows students the flexibility to tailor coursework to their individual career goals and is only available at the Online campus
ECPI University’s program is designed to blend modern business theory with real-world applications, while providing special emphasis on emerging technology. The objective is to create managers and business-oriented personnel who are able to strategically manage and utilize technology while implementing changes essential to today's global business environment.
Business Administration Online Degree Possible Career Track
With an online business administration degree, you will be qualified for entry level management positions in diverse areas such as education, manufacturing, or government. After completion of this program, students could apply for a management position in fields such as:
- Manufacturing
- E-commerce
- Banking
- Information Systems
- Retail
- Transportation and Logistics
- Services
- Government
Business Administration Online Degree Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Describe business principles and competencies as applied to local and global environments.
- Evaluate qualitative and quantitative accounting and financial problems, using appropriate tools and technology.
- Create effective plans that maximize business results.
- Apply ethical behavior, professional standards, and social responsibility in the practice of business.
- Demonstrate effective professional business communication.
Business Management Concentration
The online Business Management program emphasizes application of business theory and principle in managing in a technically and economically dynamic world. As technology advances, businesses must continue adaptive change in order to sustain competitive advantage. Our program is designed to create managers and business-oriented personnel who are able to strategically manage and utilize technology while implementing changes essential to today's global business environment.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Apply operations and project management skills in business leadership roles.
Project Management Track
The project management track focuses on leading projects from start to completion. Students will develop the skill set to lead project teams and will use project management tools to successfully manage the different stages of projects, including how to maximize performance and minimize risk. Core competencies, quality control, and enhancing the customer experience through a collaborative organizational framework are emphasized.
Human Resources Management Track
The human resource management track provides students with the opportunity to engage in contemporary practices that support and motivate a diverse and multicultural workforce in individual and group settings. Employee recruitment and retention is emphasized, including compensation and benefits, rewards, and recognition.
Leadership Track
The leadership track allows students to develop ethical leadership skills and abilities and the emotional intelligence necessary to lead contemporary organizations. The program emphasizes the creation of a learning environment that encourages change and innovation. Students are afforded an opportunity to develop strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills.
General Management Track
The general management track allows students the flexibility to tailor coursework to their individual career goals. Students are able to take a variety of courses in order to customize an educational plan suited to their needs.
Business Management Online Degree Curriculum
Program Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC160 | ACC160 Principles of Accounting I | 3.00 |
| ACC161 | ACC161 Principles of Accounting II | 3.00 |
| BUS121 | BUS121 Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| BUS222 | BUS222 Ethics in Business | 3.00 |
| BUS298 | BUS298 Externship-BUS III | 3.00 |
| BUS331 | BUS331 Management Information Systems | 3.00 |
| BUS480 | BUS480 Strategic Planning & Implementation | 3.00 |
| BUS480L | BUS480L Strategic Planning & Implementation LAB | 1.00 |
| ECO201 | ECO201 Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| ECO202 | ECO202 Microeconomics | 3.00 |
| FIN350 | FIN350 Financial Management | 3.00 |
| HRM211 | HRM211 Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3.00 |
| LAW225 | LAW225 Legal Environment of Business | 3.00 |
| MKT214 | MKT214 Marketing Management | 3.00 |
| Credit Hour(s) total | 40.00 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3.00 |
| COM115 | COM115 Principles of Communication | 3.00 |
| ENG110 | ENG110 College Composition | 3.00 |
| ENG120 | ENG120 Advanced Composition | 3.00 |
| HUM205 | HUM205 Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3.00 |
| MTH131 | MTH131 College Algebra | 3.00 |
| MTH140 | MTH140 Statistics | 3.00 |
| PHY120 | PHY120 Physics | 3.00 |
| PHY120L | PHY120L Physics LAB | 1.00 |
| PSY105 | PSY105 Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY220 | PSY220 Positive Psychology | 3.00 |
| Credit Hour(s) total | 31.00 | |
Concentration Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS102 | BUS102 Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3.00 |
| BUS226 | BUS226 Managerial Processes & Communications | 3.00 |
| BUS242 | BUS242 Technology Optimization | 3.00 |
| BUS303 | BUS303 Organizational Leadership and Management | 3.00 |
| BUS436 | BUS436 International Business | 2.00 |
| MKT440 | MKT440 Marketing Strategy for Managers | 3.00 |
| OPM227 | OPM227 Operations Management | 3.00 |
Including 12 credit hours of Various Electives
Including 14 credit hours of Various Electives
Including 14 credit hours of Various Electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC206 | ACC206 Personal Income Tax I | 3.00 |
| ACC309 | ACC309 Managerial Accounting for Managers | 3.00 |
| BUS224 | BUS224 Change Management | 3.00 |
| BUS316 | BUS316 Foundations of Decision Making | 3.00 |
| BUS321 | BUS321 Business Organizational Management | 3.00 |
| BUS328 | BUS328 Business Process Improvement | 3.00 |
| BUS328L | BUS328L Business Process Improvement LAB | 1.00 |
| BUS345 | BUS345 e-Commerce & Technology | 3.00 |
| BUS409 | BUS409 Organizational Dynamics: Motivation and Leadership | 3.00 |
| BUS496 | BUS496 Externship-BUS Sr. I-a | 1.00 |
| BUS497 | BUS497 Externship-BUS Sr. I-b | 1.00 |
| BUS499 | BUS499 Externship-BUS Sr. III | 3.00 |
| CIS106 | CIS106 Introduction to Operating Systems | 3.00 |
| CIS121 | CIS121 Logic and Design | 3.00 |
| CIS150 | CIS150 Introduction to Networking | 3.00 |
| CIS223 | CIS223 Introduction to Databases | 3.00 |
| CIS282 | CIS282 Web Interface Design | 3.00 |
| HRM443 | HRM443 Staffing and Workforce Diversity | 3.00 |
| HRM463 | HRM463 Compensation and Benefits | 3.00 |
| PMT472 | PMT472 Applied Project Management | 3.00 |
| PMT472L | PMT472L Applied Project Management LAB | 1.00 |
| SOC100 | SOC100 Introduction to Sociology | 3.00 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC206 | ACC206 Personal Income Tax I | 3.00 |
| ACC309 | ACC309 Managerial Accounting for Managers | 3.00 |
| BUS224 | BUS224 Change Management | 3.00 |
| BUS316 | BUS316 Foundations of Decision Making | 3.00 |
| BUS321 | BUS321 Business Organizational Management | 3.00 |
| BUS328 | BUS328 Business Process Improvement | 3.00 |
| BUS328L | BUS328L Business Process Improvement LAB | 1.00 |
| BUS345 | BUS345 e-Commerce & Technology | 3.00 |
| BUS409 | BUS409 Organizational Dynamics: Motivation and Leadership | 3.00 |
| BUS496 | BUS496 Externship-BUS Sr. I-a | 1.00 |
| BUS497 | BUS497 Externship-BUS Sr. I-b | 1.00 |
| BUS499 | BUS499 Externship-BUS Sr. III | 3.00 |
| CIS106 | CIS106 Introduction to Operating Systems | 3.00 |
| CIS121 | CIS121 Logic and Design | 3.00 |
| CIS150 | CIS150 Introduction to Networking | 3.00 |
| CIS223 | CIS223 Introduction to Databases | 3.00 |
| CIS282 | CIS282 Web Interface Design | 3.00 |
| HRM443 | HRM443 Staffing and Workforce Diversity | 3.00 |
| HRM463 | HRM463 Compensation and Benefits | 3.00 |
| SOC100 | SOC100 Introduction to Sociology | 3.00 |
Electives - any course from BS BA and/or BS Organizational Leadership, depending on prerequisite. General electives from other programs and schools.
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