<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The curriculum of Herzing University's Associate of Science in Business Management program offers introductory courses in various business principles and disciplines combined with diverse general education studies. In core courses, you will have the opportunity to study management functions and challenges, business technologies, legal and ethical issues in business, marketing processes and strategies, leadership theories, and project management. You could also learn about accounting cycles, financial statement preparation, budgeting and cash flow, and business economics. You will also choose between an internship in an actual business environment or the completion of a written and oral paper covering a business topic. This program is available online or at select campuses. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills and have a desire to work in a corporate setting. Though requirements may vary, you should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>As a student of Herzing University's Associate of Science in Business Management program, you will be required to earn a total of 62 credits. This credit total represents 30 credits in required core courses, 24 credits in the general education curriculum, two credits in personal and professional development, and three credits each in open electives and an internship or research project. </p> <p><u>Required Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>AC 107</td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>AC 220</td><td> Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 106</td><td> Introduction to Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 204</td><td> The Digital Firm and Business Communications</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 206</td><td> Business Law I</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 220</td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 302</td><td> Leadership and Organizational Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 345</td><td> Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>EC 111</td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>EC 121</td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Internship or Research Project</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BU 265 <br /> <br /> BU 270 </td><td> Internship <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Research Project</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Education Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>Varies</td><td>Choose one semester credit hour in Information Literacy</td></tr> <tr><td>Varies</td><td>Choose three semester credit hours in English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>Varies</td><td>Choose three semester credit hours in Speech</td></tr> <tr><td>Varies</td><td>Choose four semester credit hours in Computer Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>Varies</td><td>Choose four semester credit hours in Mathematics (College Algebra or above)</td></tr> <tr><td>Varies</td><td>Choose three semester credit hours in Social or Behavioral Science</td></tr> <tr><td>Varies</td><td>Choose three semester credit hours in Natural Science or Humanities with a Critical Thinking Focus</td></tr> <tr><td>Varies</td><td>Choose three semester credit hours in General Education Electives</td></tr> </table><p><u>Personal and Professional Development Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PD 121</td><td> Professional Development I</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 202</td><td> Professional Development II</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 214</td><td> AS/AAS/BS/Diploma Internship Preparation</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of the Associate of Science in Business Management program, you might apply what you have learned to various entry-level positions in nearly any type of business. You could pursue clerical or assistant opportunities in human resources, operations, accounting, finance, marketing, or corporate communications. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Accounting Clerk </li><li>Marketing Assistant </li><li>Accounts Payable Clerk </li><li>Human Resources Representative </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Once you have earned the Associate of Science in Business Management from Herzing University, you could be prepared to continue your studies in a four-year degree program. A bachelor's degree might help you explore more advanced employment opportunities in the business field. Examples of degrees you could seek include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Business Administration </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Management </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Business Management</li></ul>