What courses do I need to take in order to get an online degree in Business Management from the University of Minnesota, Crookston Online?

Business Management B.S.

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Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2009.
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
Required credits within the major: 120.
This program requires summer terms.
Degree: Bachelor of Science.

A variety of organizations require competent managers to plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the organization's activities. Organizations need individuals who can manage resources, identify and solve problems, work with others, understand markets and advertising, collect and analyze data, and evaluate results.

The program prepares graduates for management positions in business firms, institutions, small businesses, and other organizations. It provides a well-rounded education in business operations, preparing individuals for a variety of management positions in business and government.

Program outcomes: graduates will

demonstrate analytical and critical-thinking skills with direct application to business environments
demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in personal and business communication
demonstrate capability to effectively manage human relations and diversity in professional and business environments
demonstrate capability to apply global multidisciplinary concepts in business and industry
demonstrate skill in the use of technology and computer software applications in business and industry
demonstrate capability to apply ethical and environmental values to general business principles and practices

Admissions Requirements

For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions Web site.

General Requirements

All students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more information, see the graduation requirements.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 40 upper division credits.

Liberal Education Requirements

A minimum of 40 liberal education credits are 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 1005 - Orientation to Online Programs (1.0 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.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Emphasis | more | view sample plan

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 (3 cr)

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 | more | view sample plan

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 (3 cr)

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 (Distance/Online Degree) | more | view sample plan

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

Technology Requirement

GBUS 1005 - Orientation to Online Programs (1.0 cr)

Business/Technology Electives

14 credits of business/technology electives

Computer Applications Electives

Marketing Emphasis | more | view sample plan

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