Business Management, Bachelor of Science

Purpose

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Management provides courses and business-related experiences for students who intend to pursue careers in business management or apply to graduate school.

Program of Study

Course offerings emphasize rigorous analysis of the concepts and principles that are basic to an understanding of the management field. Course work relates theories and ideas to the operating practices and policies of business organizations. These courses provide a unique opportunity for students to explore the workings of management. As supplemental activities to the traditional classroom format, “hands on” classroom experiences provide an awareness of what really happens in the business world awareness not easily obtained through conventional lecture methods. In addition, the general education requirements provide a well-rounded academic foundation.

Cooperative Learning Experiences

Cooperative learning experiences (co-ops) are available in the Business Management program for BBM 315: Supervisory Management and HRM 310: Organizational Development. Depending on the co-op experience available and the student’s course completion schedule, other courses such as BBM 301: Organizational Behavior may also be completed as a co-op. Elective courses may also be structured as co-ops. Each co-op experience is expected to last for two consecutive semesters and earn the student six credits toward their 120-credit degree.

To be eligible for the co-op the student must have completed 60 credits and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. The student must inform the Director of the Co-op program and the Business Management Program Chair one semester before they would like to begin a co-op assignment.

Program Competencies

In addition to achieving the Wilmington University undergraduate graduation competencies given in the Academic Information section of this catalog, each graduating student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate effective information literacy and communication with valid and reliable research.
  2. Apply ethical standards as required by business management professionals.
  3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communications utilized within various areas of the business environment.
  4. Identify and analyze factors critical to business with respect to strategic planning, including human resource management, operations management and globalization.

Curriculum - General Education Requirements

English Composition (12 Credits)

ENG 121English Composition I

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

ENG 310Research Writing

3

Humanities (6 Credits)

(See Program Requirements)
BBM 319Business Ethics

3

VFP 313Aesthetics of Film

3

DSN 110Fundamentals of Drawing

3

TEC 215Basic Photography

3

COM 245Writing for the Media

3

Culinary Arts Elective

3

Drama Elective

3

Ethnic Studies Elective

3

Fine Arts Elective

3

Foreign Language Elective

3

History Elective

3

HUM
Humanities Elective

3

Literature Elective

3

Music Elective

3

Philosophy Elective

3

Religion Elective

3

Social Science (6 credits)

ECO 101Economics I

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

OR

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Mathematics (3 Credits)

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

Natural Science (3 Credits)

(See Program Requirements)

Computer Operations (3 Credits)

CTA 326Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

3

Critical Analysis (3 Credits)

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

Citizenship (3 Credits)

All College of Business students are to take HIS 381.

Business Core (33 credits)

BAC 101Accounting I

3

BAC 102Accounting II

3

BBA 301Intro to Business Analytics

3

BBM 201Principles of Management

3

BBM 301Organizational Behavior

3

BBM 320Business Communications

3

BBM 402Strategic Management

3

BMK 305Marketing

3

FIN 305Financial Management

3

MAT 312Business Statistics

3

MIS 320Management Information Systems

3

BBM 301: available as a co-op.

Business Management Program Core (30 credits)

The College of Business programs require a minimum grade of “C” for program core courses. Students receiving a grade lower than “C” in any required program core course must retake that course.

BBM 315Supervisory Management

3

BBM 347Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism in the Workplace

3

BBM 370Global Business Management

3

BBM 411Operations and Systems Management

3

BBM 412Project Management

3

BLA 303Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

3

ECO 102Economics II

3

FIN 306Corporate Finance

3

HRM 310Organizational Development

3

HRM 311Human Resource Management

3

BBM 315, HRM 310: available as a co-op

Business Electives (9 credits)


Free Electives (9 credits)

Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their free electives.

Suggested Program Sequence

Freshman

1st Semester

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

ENG 121English Composition I

3

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

OR

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

FYE 101First Year Experience Seminar

3

OR

Free Elective

3

2nd Semester

BAC 101Accounting I

3

MIS 320Management Information Systems

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

Natural Science Elective

3 or 4 credits

ECO 101Economics I

3

Sophomore

1st Semester

BBM 201Principles of Management

3

MAT 312Business Statistics

3

BAC 102Accounting II

3

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

ECO 102Economics II

3

2nd Semester

BBA 301Intro to Business Analytics

3

FIN 305Financial Management

3

ENG 310Research Writing

3

CTA 326Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

3

HIS 381Contemporary Global Issues

3

Junior

1st Semester

BMK 305Marketing

3

BBM 301Organizational Behavior

3

FIN 306Corporate Finance

3

HRM 310Organizational Development

3

HUM
Humanities Elective

3

BBM 301: co-op experience is optional

2nd Semester

Business Elective

BBM 315Supervisory Management

3

BBM 411Operations and Systems Management

3

BLA 303Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

3

HRM 311Human Resource Management

3

BBM 315: co-op experience is optional

Senior

1st Semester

BBM 320Business Communications

3

BBM 347Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism in the Workplace

3

Business Elective

BBM 412Project Management

3

BBM 370Global Business Management

3

Business Elective: Internship or co-op experience is optional

2nd Semester

BBM 402Strategic Management

3

Business Elective

Free Elective

3

Free Elective

3

Free Elective

3

Business Management with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management

The nonprofit industry is one of the fastest growing employers. The industry is seeking out marketers, HR professionals, and managers with an interest in strategic planning within the nonprofit industry. This nonprofit concentration will focus on the following content areas: Introduction to nonprofits, fiscal management, advocacy and public policy, and one specific identified nonprofit course in the student’s program. There are four core courses in the concentration and one specific program course or an internship. Two of the courses are shared between the College of Behavioral Science and the College of Business. This is a concentration for bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Sports Management.

Core requirements (12 Credits)

NFP 301Intro to Nonprofit Agencies

3

NFP 302Management of the Nonprofit Organization

3

NFP 303Foundations of Fiscal Management for Nonprofit

3

NFP 304Advocacy and Public Policy

3

Program specific requirements (3 credits)

Students can choose ONE of the following 4 courses:

FIN 331Finance for Nonprofit

3

HRM 361HRM in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

3

NFP 307Fundraising for Nonprofits

3

SPM 309Sports and Athletics Fundraising

3

Students may substitute any program specific course for an alternate NFP course of their choosing or an internship.

Total concentration courses are five courses equaling 15 credits.

Business Management with a Concentration in Small Business Management

The concentration in Small Business Management in available to all undergraduate business students.  The curriculum focuses on the various critical aspects of starting and managing a small business.  Content areas relating to the curriculum include marketing, managing, and developing a business plan.

Required Courses (16 credits)

BBM 100Customer Service Workshop

1

BBM 350Introduction to E-Commerce

3

BBM 351Small Business Management

3

BLA 310Small Business Law

3

BMK 366Entrepreneurship

3

FIN 310Small Business Finance

3

It is strongly recommended for Small Business Management students to take BMK 400, Social Media Marketing, as one of their open electives since it focuses on promoting products through social media platforms. 

Prerequisites (6 credits)

BBM 201Principles of Management

3

BMK 305Marketing

3

Two prerequisites, BBM 201 and BMK 305, need to be met before students can pursue this concentration.  These two courses are taken in the business core.  Substitutions for the marketing course, with respect to the Sport Management program, would be permitted.

Business Management Completion Degree

Curriculum

Transfer students who hold an associate degree from a partner institution are required to take the following Business Management courses.

If BMK 305 has been accepted as transfer credits students should take:

BBM 381 Social Entrepreneurship

or

BBM 382 Sustainability and Energy Management

or

BBM 386 Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The College of Business programs require a minimum grade of "C" for program core courses.  Students receiving a grade lower than "C" in any required core course must retake that course.

Business Management Core

BBM 301Organizational Behavior

3

BBM 315Supervisory Management

3

BBM 320Business Communications

3

BBA 301Intro to Business Analytics

3

BBM 370Global Business Management

3

BBM 402Strategic Management

3

BBM 411Operations and Systems Management

3

BBM 412Project Management

3

BLA 303Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

3

BMK 305Marketing

3

FIN 305Financial Management

3

FIN 306Corporate Finance

3

HRM 310Organizational Development

3

HRM 311Human Resource Management

3

MAT 312Business Statistics

3

The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for a degree in Business Management:
ENG 122 English Composition II

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

BAC 101 Accounting I

BAC 102 Accounting II

CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

ECO 101 Economics I

ECO 102 Economics II

BBM 201 Principles of Management

What is a Completion Degree?

A completion degree is a personalized version of a bachelor's degree created exclusively for students who have completed an associate degree at an accredited institution. Completion degrees are available for most Wilmington University Bachelor of Science degrees. A student who expects to transfer a completed associate's degree should communicate with a Wilmington University academic advisor before registering for courses. A transcript with documentation of the conferred degree must be received by Wilmington University to confirm eligibility. 

Professional Aeronautics Concentration

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Management with a concentration in Professional Aeronautics offers students with professional or military aviation backgrounds the opportunity to earn college credit for their experience. The program includes practical and theoretical training in the fields of business and aviation management, giving the student the necessary knowledge and skills to compete successfully in the aviation industry.

Program of Study

The program is offered at the Dover Air Force Base site of Wilmington University, and totally online.  To qualify for the program, prospective or incoming students must be able to transfer in at least 18 aviation technology credits. These are credits awarded for FAA certifications/licenses (pilot, AandP, etc.) or for documented military experience and technical training (as evidenced on a military transcript). Examples of qualifying military career fields include: aircraft maintenance, air traffic control, loadmaster, flight engineer, and meteorologist. In addition, the general education requirements provide a well-rounded academic foundation.

Program Competencies

In addition to achieving the Wilmington University undergraduate graduation competencies given in the Academic Information section of this catalog, and the Business Management competencies, students will be able to:

  1. Apply critical thinking skills to analyze how competition, safety and the government affect the aviation industry.
  2. Synthesize effective information from Business Management courses and Aviation Management courses.

Curriculum

General Education Requirements (39 credits)

CTA 326Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

3

ECO 101Economics I

3

ENG 121English Composition I

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

ENG 310Research Writing

3

HIS 381Contemporary Global Issues

3

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

OR

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Natural Science Elective

3 or 4 credits

HUM
Humanities Elective

3

HUM
Humanities Elective

3

Business Core (33 credits)

BAC 101Accounting I

3

BAC 102Accounting II

3

BBA 301Intro to Business Analytics

3

BBM 201Principles of Management

3

BBM 320Business Communications

3

BBM 402Strategic Management

3

BLA 303Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

3

BMK 305Marketing

3

FIN 305Financial Management

3

MAT 312Business Statistics

3

MIS 320Management Information Systems

3

Aviation Program Core (15 credits)

The College of Business programs require a minimum grade of “C” for program core courses. Students receiving a grade lower than “C” in any required program core course must retake that course.

BAM 302Aviation Safety

3

BAM 410Government and Aviation

3

BAM 411Airport Management

3

BAM 412Airline Management

3

HIS 303History of Aviation

3

Concentration

A concentration requires 18-36 transfer credits in aviation technology for documented experience or technical training/certification. (The exact number of credits awarded will vary with the student’s background). Students must have a minimum of 18 aviation technology transfer credits that cannot substitute for any of the courses listed above.

Free Electives

Students receiving less than 33 aviation technology credits must take BBM 370. Students receiving less than 30 aviation technology credits must take BBM 370 and also select one of the following: BBM 411 or HRM 311. Any remaining credits need to fill in the 33-credit hour requirement.

Suggested Program Sequence

Freshman

Transferred credits

Sophomore

1st Semester
ENG 121English Composition I

3

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

ECO 101Economics I

3

CTA 326Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

3

2nd Semester
BAM 302Aviation Safety

3

BBM 201Principles of Management

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

MAT 312Business Statistics

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

OR

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Junior

1st Semester
BAC 101Accounting I

3

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

HIS 303History of Aviation

3

BBA 301Intro to Business Analytics

3

BMK 305Marketing

3

2nd Semester
BLA 303Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

3

ENG 310Research Writing

3

BAC 102Accounting II

3

BAM 411Airport Management

3

Natural Science Elective

3 or 4 credits

HUM
Humanities Elective

3

Senior

1st Semester
FIN 305Financial Management

3

BBM 320Business Communications

3

MIS 320Management Information Systems

3

BAM 410Government and Aviation

3

HUM
Humanities Elective

3

2nd Semester
BAM 412Airline Management

3

BBM 402Strategic Management

3

HIS 381Contemporary Global Issues

3

BBM 370 and (BBM 411 or HRM 311) if required

Professional Aeronautics Completion Degree

Curriculum

Transfer students who hold an associate degree from a partner institution are required to take the following  courses. A maximum of 75 transfer credits can be accepted into the program; 45 credits must be completed at Wilmington University. If you have fewer than 75 transfer credits, you will take electives to fulfill the degree requirements necessary for the Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics.
Professional Aeronautics Core
BAM 302Aviation Safety

3

BAM 410Government and Aviation

3

BAM 411Airport Management

3

BAM 412Airline Management

3

BBM 320Business Communications

3

BBM 370Global Business Management

3

BBM 402Strategic Management

3

BBM 411Operations and Systems Management

3

BLA 303Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

3

BMK 305Marketing

3

FIN 305Financial Management

3

HIS 303History of Aviation

3

HRM 311Human Resource Management

3

MAT 312Business Statistics

3

MIS 320Management Information Systems

3

The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for a degree in Business Management with a Professional Aeronautics Concentration:

ENG 122 English Composition II

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

BAC 101 Accounting I

BAC 102 Accounting II

CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

ECO 101 Economics I

BBM 201 Principles of Management
What is a Completion Degree?
A completion degree is a personalized version of a bachelor's degree created exclusively for students who have completed an associate degree at an accredited institution. Completion degrees are available for most Wilmington University Bachelor of Science degrees. A student who expects to transfer a completed associate's degree should communicate with a Wilmington University academic advisor before registering for courses. A transcript with documentation of the conferred degree must be received by Wilmington University to confirm eligibility.