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Bachelor of Science in Management

The Bachelor of Science in Management degree program is designed to develop students- professional knowledge and skills for improving organizational effectiveness. The concentration courses in this program emphasize an understanding of the skills necessary to manage human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture and mission of any organization.

*Program availability is based upon student demand. Some programs may not commence until there is sufficient enrollment.

Courses

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Course #	Title	Credits	Prerequisites
GEN300	Skills for Professional Development	3
Course Description This course examines the skills necessary for successful critical thinking, teamwork, research, and communication. The course is designed to aid adult learners in acquiring and improving the core competencies that are necessary at the University of Phoenix. Students will examine their reasons for returning to school, and develop strategies for achieving educational goals in school, work, and personal settings. Students will also be introduced to the University library and learn how to access its resources successfully. View Full Course Description »
MGT330	Management: Theory, Practice, and Application	3	GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This course explores the rich field of management in theory and practice, and as both a science and an art. The course also addresses the role of managers in the current world of rapid change, increased competitive forces, and increased expectations for the successful performance of employees and organizations. The focus is on some of the ways and means of achieving desired goals. The student will leave this course with a solid background in the nature and work of management and managers. Applications of concepts to current workplace issues will be stressed. View Full Course Description »
MGT350	Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making	3	GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This course provides students opportunities for analysis, synthesis, prescription, and application of critical thinking and decision making within the organization. Emphasis is placed on preparing managers who can deal clearly, rationally, and creatively with a diverse workforce and dynamic workplace. This course equips students with concrete skills in critical thinking and decision making that will allow them to identify and solve organizational problems, as well as provide strategic direction. View Full Course Description »
SOC315	Cultural Diversity	3	COMM215, GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This course focuses on the issues, challenges, and opportunities presented by U.S. population diversity. Workplace issues related to employee diversity in terms of gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic class, and cultural background are emphasized. View Full Course Description »
PHL323	Ethics in Management	3	COMM215, GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This course provides opportunities for the analysis and synthesis of the role of ethics in the organization. Emphasis is placed on the way ethics affect thinking, relationship development, policy formation, and professional conduct in the workplace. Students develop the skills to understand and integrate constructive ethics into practices that support the success of the employee and the organization. View Full Course Description »
RES320	Foundations of Research	3	COMM215, GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This is a course introducing the foundations of research. Research principles and the scientific method are applied to professional situations. The course is designed to equip students with an understanding of commonly employed research methodologies that can be utilized to improve productivity and increase customer satisfaction. View Full Course Description »
PSY428	Organizational Psychology	3	COMM215, GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This course is concerned with analyzing the external and internal system dynamics that maximize performance excellence of individual and work groups in an organization. Organizational Psychology focuses on the human factor of business. This course applies Organizational Psychology theories and techniques to the features/dimensions of corporate structure that are transforming in order to accommodate the changes in the modern world. An understanding of external and internal customer relations in the transformed organizations is discussed. View Full Course Description »
COMM470	Communicating in the Virtual Workplace	3	COMM215, GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This course offers guidance and examples on how to communicate effectively in a workplace that is increasingly dependent upon technology as a means to communicate globally. The course provides students with an understanding of technology-mediated communication and the ability to maximize the use of new mediums to optimize organizational communications. Intranets, Internet, e-commerce, and the impacts upon customer satisfaction of new communications technologies are explored. View Full Course Description »
PSY320	Human Motivation	3	COMM215, GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This course seeks to synthesize the many theories of human motivation with the practical application of motivating employees. To this end, the course will examine historical theories as well as recent developments in the field of motivation and their relationship to management practices. The primary concepts of goals, quality of work, and rewards will be examined and applied to the workplace. View Full Course Description »
PSY430	Team Dynamics for Managers	3	COMM215, GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This course provides an exploration into how managers and employees work in groups for the completion of organizational objectives. Emphasis is placed on the growing dependency on self-directed work teams in the workplace. This course equips students with the ability to manage work teams, work in teams successfully, and to obtain results via team dynamics. In addition, impacts upon customer satisfaction are explored. View Full Course Description »
TEC401	Human Factors in Technology	3	COMM215, GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This course provides an understanding of the effective integration of technology to improve organizational performance. Students will learn how to evaluate strategies for utilizing technology to support personal and organizational growth. Additionally, students will examine the increasing influence of e-commerce on the role of managers in the workforce. Impacts of the effective integration of technology upon customer relationships are also explored. View Full Course Description »
FIN324	Financial Analysis for Managers I	3	COMM215, MTH209, GEN300, GEN101, MTH212, MTH230, MTH233
Course Description This course is designed to frame financial issues for non-financial managers. Basic accounting and financial terminology and concepts are introduced and practiced. Topics covered include the accounting environment, financial statements, financial markets, working capital management and financial planning, and internal controls. View Full Course Description »
GEN480	Interdisciplinary Capstone Course	3	COMM215, GEN300, GEN101
Course Description This is the capstone course for business, health and human services, and information technology undergraduate students. The course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply learning from their professional programs of study in a comprehensive manner. Students will also assess the impact of their educational experiences on their ethical perspectives and critical thinking skills. Students will reflect on and evaluate their personal and professional growth, the benefits of lifelong learning, and the impact of these elements on their future. View Full Course Description »