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.
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 (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.
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:
Curriculum - General Education Requirements
English Composition (12 Credits)
Humanities (6 Credits)
(See Program Requirements)
| BBM 319 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| VFP 313 | Aesthetics of Film | 3 |
| DSN 110 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 3 |
| TEC 215 | Basic Photography | 3 |
| COM 245 | Writing 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)
Mathematics (3 Credits)
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
Natural Science (3 Credits)
(See Program Requirements)
Computer Operations (3 Credits)
| CTA 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
Critical Analysis (3 Credits)
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
Citizenship (3 Credits)
All College of Business students are to take HIS 381.
Business Core (33 credits)
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 315 | Supervisory Management | 3 |
| BBM 347 | Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism in the Workplace | 3 |
| BBM 370 | Global Business Management | 3 |
| BBM 411 | Operations and Systems Management | 3 |
| BBM 412 | Project Management | 3 |
| BLA 303 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| ECO 102 | Economics II | 3 |
| FIN 306 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| HRM 310 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| HRM 311 | Human 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 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
OR
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| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
OR
| | |
| Free Elective | 3 |
2nd Semester
| BAC 101 | Accounting I | 3 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
| ECO 101 | Economics I | 3 |
Sophomore
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| BBA 301 | Intro to Business Analytics | 3 |
| FIN 305 | Financial Management | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| CTA 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
| HIS 381 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
Junior
1st Semester
BBM 301: co-op experience is optional
2nd Semester
| Business Elective | |
| BBM 315 | Supervisory Management | 3 |
| BBM 411 | Operations and Systems Management | 3 |
| BLA 303 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| HRM 311 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
BBM 315: co-op experience is optional
Senior
1st Semester
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BBM 347 | Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism in the Workplace | 3 |
| Business Elective | |
| BBM 412 | Project Management | 3 |
| BBM 370 | Global Business Management | 3 |
Business Elective: Internship or co-op experience is optional
2nd Semester
| BBM 402 | Strategic 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 301 | Intro to Nonprofit Agencies | 3 |
| NFP 302 | Management of the Nonprofit Organization | 3 |
| NFP 303 | Foundations of Fiscal Management for Nonprofit | 3 |
| NFP 304 | Advocacy and Public Policy | 3 |
Program specific requirements (3 credits)
Students can choose ONE of the following 4 courses:
| FIN 331 | Finance for Nonprofit | 3 |
| HRM 361 | HRM in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| NFP 307 | Fundraising for Nonprofits | 3 |
| SPM 309 | Sports 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)
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)
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
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:
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze how competition, safety and the government affect the aviation industry.
- Synthesize effective information from Business Management courses and Aviation Management courses.
Curriculum
General Education Requirements (39 credits)
| CTA 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
| ECO 101 | Economics I | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| HIS 381 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
OR
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| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
HUM
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
HUM
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
Business Core (33 credits)
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.
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 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ECO 101 | Economics I | 3 |
| CTA 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
2nd Semester
Junior
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| BLA 303 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| BAC 102 | Accounting II | 3 |
| BAM 411 | Airport Management | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
HUM
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
Senior
1st Semester
| FIN 305 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BAM 410 | Government and Aviation | 3 |
HUM
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
2nd Semester
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
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.