<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Herzing University's Bachelor of Science in Business Management program is designed to help you gain an understanding of the financial and communication skills that could be vital if you wish to pursue a career in the business field. You will have the chance to study basic college subjects, such as math and history, alongside specialized business classes that look at economics, project management, human resources, accounting, and strategic business operations. There is even a portion of the program devoted to electives, so that you can customize your learning experience. To complete this program, you will be required to pass personal and professional development courses as well as complete either an internship or a final capstone project. This program is offered online and at select campuses. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to this program, you should enjoy working with people as well as money. You should have a desire to improve your planning abilities while exploring the ins and outs of the business world. 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>This program at Herzing University requires the completion of a minimum of 123 credit hours. These credit hours are broken down into required management courses, electives, general education courses, personal and professional development courses, and a final capstone project or internship. </p> <p><u>Required Management Core 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 327</td><td> Business Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 345</td><td> Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 407</td><td> Quantitative Decision Making</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>Open Business Elective Courses</u> </p> <ul><li>A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours is required. You may take any business, accounting, human resources, or economics course. </li></ul><p><u>Open Elective Courses</u> </p> <ul><li>A minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours of open electives is required. A minimum of 12.00 semester credit hours between these two open elective categories must be at the 300- to 400-level. </li></ul><p><u>Required Capstone or Internship</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BU 491</td><td> Capstone Project Final</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 495</td><td> Internship Final</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Courses in General Education</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>4.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Computer Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Cultural Diversity</td></tr> <tr><td>6.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> English Composition or Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> General Education Electives</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Humanities With a Critical Thinking Focus</td></tr> <tr><td>1.00 Semester Credit Hour</td><td> Information Literacy</td></tr> <tr><td>7.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Mathematics (College Algebra or Above)</td></tr> <tr><td>4.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Natural Science With a Lab Component</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Social or Behavioral Science</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Speech</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>Graduation from this program may enable you to seek out business career paths that begin with entry-level jobs or even those that could pose greater challenges. These positions could involve managerial work, could consist of working with money, or could be focused on interpersonal abilities. The organizational and financial skills focused on in this program could prove beneficial in your job search. </p> <p>Possible business career opportunities include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Office Manager </li><li>Retail Store Manager </li><li>Marketing Manager </li><li>Financial Analyst </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Upon completing this program, you may decide to apply for programs that offer higher-level degrees. These degree programs could allow you to concentrate your business knowledge in specific types of management areas or may broaden your business talents as a whole. If you wish to seek specialized or executive management opportunities, you may want to look into a master's degree. </p> <p>Potential master's degrees include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Business Administration in Project Management </li><li>Master of Business Administration </li><li>Master of Business Administration in Accounting </li><li>Master of International Business</li></ul>