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Bachelor of Business Administration

Management Specialization

The Management specialization is designed to prepare undergraduate Learners with the conceptual overview of modern theory and practice in the key areas of human resources, operations, marketing, and finance. Learners study how to use resources within these functional areas, assign resources and assess an organization. By the end of the specialization, Learners will have an understanding of the fundamentals of managing an organization and will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation of a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Management Specialization Courses

Listed are the courses unique to the specialization or concentration. Additional fundamental courses are also required for degree completion. Please see the full Course Catalog or contact an Enrollment Advisor by email admissions@ncu.edu or phone 866-776-0331 for detailed information.

Course CodeNameCourse Description
BUS4002Essentials of Human Resources ManagementThe single most important resource in any organization is the people: the human resource (HR). This course focuses on the understanding and management of human behavior to assist the Learner in understanding the principles, policies, and practices related to the procurement, development, maintenance, and, utilization of human resources. The Learner will examine environmental planning influences, legislation influencing human resource management (HRM), job specification methods, and recruiting policies.
BUS4004Supervisory ManagementSupervision differs from management, which may be several levels of organization removed from the day-to-day task being done. Supervision is the one-on-one interaction between the supervisor who is directing the activity and the one who is responsible for doing the activity. Supervision is the art of getting things done by working with and through people at the level of specific tasks. This course provides knowledge on supervisory managerial skills, leadership qualities, communication, employee motivation, recruitment, and employee performance maximization.
BUS4005Career Management and Personal MarketingThis course covers career planning, self-assessment, career exploration, and career decision-making as well as résumé and cover letter preparation. The job search process is viewed from the perspective of determining the job market and researching prospective employers. The concepts of building a system that works, developing a sound strategy, creating effective collateral, and using targeted methods and tools to get the interview are introduced using a job manual to build accretive demand for the Learner's skills and abilities.
BUS4009Administrative Office ManagementThe functions and roles of how the organization conducts business within itself will be examined. Topics to be explored and developed are communications, office automation, security, emergency procedures, and supervision of administrative staff.
BUS4020The Dimensions of Global BusinessBUS4020 Global Business is the study of international commerce, trade and worldwide cultural/economic influences. The basic components in BUS4020 cover the analysis of the cultural dimensions of social change and values including religion, language, family structure, and societal views on hierarchy. Course concepts will cover global strategy, comparative country selection, operations, finance, trade, marketing, supply chain management and new global challenges.
BUS4099Professional Studies Application ProjectThis course examines a topic chosen by the Learner in order to develop and broaden professional or personal skills and knowledge, especially in applying skills learned in course work to a specific business or industry. Note: Since this is a project course, Learners will be required to present their own topics and proposals for developing the project. To meet the course requirements the proposal shall be submitted for prior approval of the Mentor and shall contain a model for the study such as that outlined. Studies can be in actual organizations such as at work, or through library research on organizations, management, or a topic of interest related to business. This professional development course will define the scope of research and inquiry, develop a formal proposal, create a sound research plan and outline, develop a meaningful methodology and bibliography, write a comprehensive manuscript, create an abstract, and professionally present a compendium of findings and supported research recommendations.