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Online Bachelor of Science in Business Management
As changes in the economy and the aging labor force impact local, national, and global organizations, the impetus is on internal advancement to capitalize on employees’ existing skills and knowledge. The Business Management program will prepare individuals to apply critical analysis in decision-making affecting the fiscal and economic value of an organization, innovate and integrate appropriate technology, and become leaders at every level of the organization.
Business Management Specializations:
Students may enhance their online bachelor's degree with a specialization in a career-relevant field. Specializations consists of five (5) upper division courses (15 credits) as a complement to their program major based on professional and personal interests.
Business Administration
The Business Administration Specialization is ideally suited for students interested in pursuing a career in business operations and management. Professionals in this field include department managers, accountants, consultants, executives, directors, and more.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
Criminal Justice Management
The criminal justice field includes careers in security, the court system, corrections, forensics, as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Criminal Justice Management Specialization provides advanced leadership skills to further one’s professional development in these areas.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
Criminology
The Criminology Specialization focuses on the study of crime, criminal behavior, and the legal system. Students pursuing a career in law enforcement, social work, forensics, welfare, pathology, probation, or other public safety positions will gain a competitive advantage through the Criminology Specialization.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
Emergency Management
While emergency situations cannot always be avoided, proper critical response and preparation can drastically improve public safety. The Emergency Management Specialization provides professionals including safety directors, emergency specialists, consultants, analysts, responders, etc. with the skills necessary in a wide array of emergencies.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
Foundations of Accounting
This specialization provides business principles and other applied skills in the area of accounting to assist professionals at all levels. In addition to accountants and CPAs, this specialization provides financial understanding for budget and cost analysts, payroll specialists, auditors, tax consultants, advisors, managers, and more.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
Healthcare Management
The Healthcare Management Specialization provides professionals in clinics, hospitals, private practices, nursing homes, research facilities, and more with the focused training required to handle the unique management challenges of the Healthcare industry. This specialization gives students a competitive edge in an ever-changing field.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
Human Resources and Organizational Development
Students interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources should consider adding this specialization to their bachelor’s degree coursework. It provides a background in personnel management, staff training and development, policy and procedures, and more. This specialization is designed as a SHRM certification prep course.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
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Information Technology Management
As technology continues to advance, the need for qualified IT managers grows as well. Through the Information Technology Management Specialization, students gain the administrative knowledge needed to meet the demands of corporate technology systems including problem solving, resource allocation, networking, security, and more.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs except Information Technology.
Information Technology Operations
This specialization provides a basic understanding of technology operations, networking, problem-solving, development, and more. Professionals interested in careers that require knowledge of information technology, including administrators, department managers, system analysts, and more, will benefit from this specialization.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs except Information Technology.
Marketing
Students interested in the global field of marketing will benefit from this specialization, which includes promotion, creative services, public relations, research, consulting, communications, advertisement, strategy, branding, and much more. The Marketing Specialization provides the tools necessary to be successfully employed in many areas within this field.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
Organizational Leadership
Students who wish to advance into a management role in their organization or further their management skills as they apply to staff, effective decision making, strategic communication, and more should consider adding the Organizational Leadership Specialization to their bachelor’s degree major area of interest.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs except Organizational Leadership.
Public Administration
Students interested in pursuing a career in government, public management, foreign services, nonprofit, security, regulatory boards, and others at the global, national, state, or local level will gain a competitive advantage with a specialization in public administration.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs except Public Management.
Public and Non-Profit Management
Students interested in careers within the public and non-profit sectors should consider pursuing a specialization in Public and Non-Profit Management. This specialization provides students with management and decision-making abilities necessary within these organizations.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs except Public Management.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Students who have a desire to work with a startup small business or manage their own entrepreneurial enterprises will gain the variety of skills necessary to be successful through this specialization.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
Strategic Communication
Effective communication can increase efficiency and results in a wide array of professional positions. The specialization in Strategic Communication improves both internal and external messaging, delivery, and comprehension for managers, consultants, marketing and public relations specialists, human resources, and more.
This specialization is available to students in all undergraduate programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree program is designed to provide students an understanding of the integration of various business units and the impact of decision making in an organization operating in the global economy. This degree completion program consists of ten three-credit online business management courses that draw from management, marketing, operations, finance, economics, statistics, and international management.
As a student in the Business Management degree program, you will:
- Apply management skills in decision-making and analysis of the organizational structure
- Examine ethical behaviors and legal implications of an organization in social, environmental and corporate environments
- Evaluate the role of a manager in the global economy
- Develop critical thinking skills for analysis in strategic planning and innovation
Earn your 100% online Business Management degree with Colorado State University-Global Campus and further your career. All CSU-Global online degree programs offer convenient term schedules and flexible coursework that you complete on your own time. Get started next term with CSU-Global’s streamlined admissions. Your premiere education isn’t priced as one with CSU-Global’s affordable college tuition rates, a tuition guarantee for as long as you are enrolled in the program, and financial options available if needed.
ORG300 Applying Leadership Principles: This required first course for all majors (undergraduate level) provides an overview of leadership basics. In the context of studying at CSU-Global Campus, students will develop strategies for success in the online learning environment.
MGT300 Principles of Management: An examination of the basic functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling and how they can be utilized to strengthen management, employee and organizational performance.
MGT320 The Legal Environment of Business: An introduction to the legal influences upon and within businesses, including statutory, executive, administrative, and court law. Included are the roles and influences of contracts and regulations upon business operations.
MGT350 Business Policy and Strategy: An analysis of the process of developing business policies and how strategies are formulated, implemented and evaluated. Knowledge of how business strategies establish and influence the company's position within its industry in light of those being utilized by competitors.
MKG300 Marketing Strategy Development: The formulation of strategies for marketing an organization's products and services while accounting for pricing, product, promotion, and placement factors and issues. Emphasis on creating product distinction and consumer demand in a competitive environment.
ECN400 Managerial Economics: An understanding of the theories of economics in a global context. Emphasis on the application of the concepts of demand and elasticity, international rate determination and balance of payments, national and international financial system and institutions, and macroeconomic indicators.
FIN400 Analyzing Financial Statements: The aptitude to understand and interpret financial reports for analysis, forecasting and budgeting decisions.
MTH410 Quantitative Business Analysis: The knowledge of various quantitative techniques to synthesize information for business decision-making. Included is the understanding of business research methods.
OPS400 Operations Management: The development of the skills to be effective using critical problem solving skills in operations management. An understanding of process and product development, quality improvement, and the tools utilized in the production of goods and services.
OPS405 Managing the Supply Chain: An examination of the concept and design of supply chains for manufacturing and service organizations. Analyzing the innovative capabilities of effective supply chains.
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