Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Degree Plan (pdf)
Tuition and Fees Schedule (pdf)

Upcoming BSBM Starts

New Students

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Greenville
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - North Augusta
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Columbia
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Charleston
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Central
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Greenville
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - North Augusta
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Charleston
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Central
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Columbia

Core Starts

Monday, April 2, 2012 - Greenville
Monday, April 2, 2012 - Charleston
Monday, April 2, 2012 - North Augusta
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - Central
Monday, June 25, 2012 - Central
Monday, June 25, 2012 - Greenville
Monday, June 25, 2012 - Charleston
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - Columbia
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - North Augusta
Monday, September 24, 2012 - Greenville
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - Central
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - Charleston
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - Columbia

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree program is designed for those who will manage the many aspects of business whether in a for-profit or nonprofit environment. The curriculum promotes development in the areas of business communications, analysis, human resources, information systems, management, leadership, business law, organizational development, economics, accounting, finance and strategy.

Core:

BUSI 2163 – Introduction to Management Information Systems
BUSI 2093 – Business Communication
MGMT 3013 – Management and Leadership
MGMT 3233 – Business Law and Government Relations
MGMT 3353 – Organizational Behavior
MGMT 3343 – Human Resources Management
BUSI 2203 – Quantitative Methods for Managers
BUSI 3003 – Economics for Managers

BUSI 3013 – Accounting Concepts for Financial Decisions
MGMT 4253 – Management Ethics
BUSI 3023 – Accounting Concepts for Managerial Decisions
MGMT 3603 – Financial Management
MGMT 4203 – International Business
MGMT 4053 – Management Policy and Strategy
MGMT 4893 – Management Seminar
SEMR 3003 – Character and Personal Effectiveness

General Education Requirements
SEMR 2013 – College & the Working Adult ENGL 1053 – Writing for Adults ENGL 1013 – Freshman English II ENGL 2103 – Speech Communication MATH 1053 – Quantitative Reasoning CPSC 1103 – Intro. To Computers ASTH 2053 – Aesthetics	HIST 1063 – Survey of World Civilization Natural Science course (with lab) SEMR 2403 – Personal Wellness & the Good Life BIBL 1013 – Old Testament Survey BIBL 1023 – New Testament Survey RELG 2403 – Basic Christian Beliefs Social Science, Economics, or Business/Management course Electives (MATH 1003 highly recommended)
TOTAL	60 credits

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BSBM Courses and Descriptions – 48 credit hours

SEMR 2222 – Tool and Techniques of Self-Management back to top

The tools for self-assessment, self-understanding, and self-improvement. Includes group communication, self-management, learning and management styles, and the value of differing styles and strengths.

BUSI 2093 – Business Communication back to top

An overview of practical communication for college and career. Includes English usage, punctuation, and mechanics. Focus will be on business writing to include memos, letters, reports, and proposals and will include appropriate use of technology as well as touch on communication in multi-lingual environments.

BUSI 2163 – Introduction to Management Information Systems back to top

A review of the factors that influence the design and implementation of management information systems in service and manufacturing organizations. Includes lab sessions that cover the use of operating systems and utilities along with software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and communications.

BUSI 2203 – Quantitative Methods for Managers back to top

Descriptive and inferential statistics with a business orientation focused on analysis and interpretation of data. Data analysis and hypothesis testing are included. Computer software applications are used. Prerequisite: Math course.

BUSI 2164 – Introduction to Management Information Systems back to top

BUSI 3003 – Economics for Managers back to top

An introduction to the economic concepts that are important in decision-making for managers of various enterprises. Both microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts are explored.

BUSI 3013 – Accounting Concepts for Financial Decisions back to top

Use of the accounting process for decision-making through identifying, measuring, and communicating financial information. Basic concepts and principles for proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations are included.

BUSI 3023 – Accounting Concepts for Managerial Decisions back to top

Applications of accounting principles to issues related to management decision-making. Focus is on the use of accounting information in evaluating costs and other information important to decision-making. Prerequisite: BUSI 3013

MGMT 3013 – Management and Leadership back to top

The techniques of management and leadership and their application to the development of improved managerial effectiveness.

MGMT 3233 – Business Law and Government Relations back to top

Examination, analysis, and application of the nature, formation, and system of law in the United States to the modern business environment.

MGMT 3343 – Human Resources Management back to top

The development of policies and techniques to ensure effective management within complex organizations. Principles and practices will be examined for both private and public organizations.

MGMT 3353 – Organizational Behavior back to top

Organizational theory and application. The managerial functions of planning, controlling, directing and motivating are explored in the contexts of both individual and group behavior.

MGMT 3603 – Financial Management back to top

An overview of the fundamentals of financial management. Topics include tools of financial analysis, cost of capital, working capital management, and tax implications of various financial choices Prerequisite: BUSI 3013.

MGMT 4053 – Management Policy and Strategy back to top

The impact of relevant business issues on the practice of effective management in both the public and private sectors.

MGMT 4203 – International Business back to top

Survey of the complexity of international business operations. Exporting, importing, foreign investment, multinational corporations and the international payments system are analyzed.

MGMT 4253 – Management Ethics back to top

A study of representative ethical theories as they relate to contemporary issues in business or management. Emphasis on the relationship of values to various ethical perspectives, emphasizing a Christian world view. Central to the course are approaches to ethical analysis of issues related to business and management.

MGMT 4893 – Management Seminar back to top

A capstone course taught using a seminar format that reinforces knowledge and skills needed for graduates to assume positions of leadership and responsibility. Topics include: effective communication, using technology for decision-making, business ethics, leadership and problem-solving. Prerequisites: BUSI 2203, MGMT 4053.

SEMR 3003 – Character and Personal Effectiveness back to top

Exploration of the relationship between an individual’s philosophy, goals, motivations, habits and character, and his or her personal effectiveness. Students will be encouraged to set an agenda for personal growth and document it through the Personal Wholeness Portfolio.