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Business Management Degree 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 100% Online
Business Management Online Degree Program Overview
Like any other professional, businesspeople have to be nimble, ready to change course based on new trends and economic realities. And they have to move fast because technology is changing the pace of business. In fact, it’s no understatement to say that the two are inextricably linked. That makes ECPI University Online an ideal place to earn your business degree.
ECPI University traces its roots to the dawn of modern technology, being among the first to offer classes in computer programming.
We understand how technology influences business, and how to prepare graduates for the inevitable waves of change yet to come. Our online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program is fast-paced and multifaceted. It’s designed to develop your knowledge in such areas as marketing, sales, financial management, personnel, research, and strategic planning. Specific curriculum includes 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
Blending theory with application, you will be tasked with project-based coursework and developing marketing plans. You can also gain experience through two required workplace externships. Some of this will be team-based., and even though you aren’t in a physical classroom together, ECPI University’s online learning platform and project management software allows you to interact and collaborate with your fellow students even if they are halfway across the world.
At ECPI University Online, you can also complete your degree much faster. Through our year-round, accelerated program, you can earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management in as little as 2.5 years.
Program Description
ECPI University’s Online Business Administration Degree curriculum is based on sound business fundamentals, with each facet of the program designed to create graduates who can adapt to the ever-changing global economy. Critical areas of emphasis include:
- Application of management theory and practice in decision making, business strategy, and technical solutions relating to management
- Critical thinking and analysis of business factors including operations management, technology, and globalization
- Detailed implementation of ethical standards as required by business management professionals
- Change management - fundamental to today's business world
- Effective oral and written business communication
- Environmental knowledge and experience necessary to strategically plan with respect to decisions at different layers of management
- An understanding of global and technological business processes and management leadership
- Effective use of information literacy in the management field
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
Curriculum
Program Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC160 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC161 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS222 | Ethics in Business | 3 |
| BUS298 | Externship-BUS III | 3 |
| BUS314 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUS321 | Business Organizational Management | 3 |
| BUS331 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS350 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS480 | Strategic Planning & Implementation | 3 |
| BUS480L | Strategic Planning & Implementation LAB | 1 |
| ECO201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
Hospitality Management concentration only: FSM 298 Food Service Management Externship I replaces BUS 298 in Core curriculum.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| COM115 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG110 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity | 3 |
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH140 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COR090 | Career Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
| CIS115 | Computer Applications | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC309 OR BUS312 |
Managerial Accounting for Managers OR Accounting for Business Decisions |
3 |
| BUS211 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUS224 | Change Management | 3 |
| BUS225 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS227 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BUS303 | Organizational Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUS436 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS440 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| BUS472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| BUS472L | Applied Project Management LAB | 1 |
| Various Electives | 19 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS226 | Managerial Processes & Communications | 3 |
| BUS242 | Technology Optimization | 3 |
| BUS316 | Foundations of Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BUS328L | Business Process Improvement LAB | 1 |
| BUS345 | e-Commerce & Technology | 3 |
| BUS409 | Organizational Dynamics: Motivation and Leadership | 3 |
| BUS443 | Staffing and Workforce Diversity | 3 |
| BUS463 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| BUS496 | Externship-BUS Sr. I-a | 1 |
| BUS497 | Externship-BUS Sr. I-b | 1 |
| BUS498 | Externship-BUS Sr. I-c | 1 |
| BUS499 | Externship-BUS Sr. III | 3 |
| CIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS121 | Logic and Design | 3 |
| CIS150 | Networking I | 3 |
| CIS223 | Database I | 3 |
| CIS282 | Web Interface Design | 3 |
| SOC100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates are able to:
- Conduct business research and analyses.
- Analyze business, economic, and financial reports.
- Apply effective critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills to business challenges.
- Demonstrate the ability to create effective plans that maximize business results.
- Demonstrate effective professional business communication.
- Apply ethical behavior, professional standards, and social responsibility in the practice of business.
The 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 able to:
- Apply operations and project management skills in business leadership roles.
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