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 contact the office of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) one semester before they would like to begin their co-op assignment. Once an opportunity description is secured, the WIL office will seek credit approval of the experience from the Business Management Program Chair.
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:
Students pursuing a degree in Business Management are required by College of Business policy to attain a minimum grade of “C” for all program core courses. For the purpose of this policy, program core courses are all Business Management courses. These courses are designated by the prefix “BBM.”
Curriculum - General Education Requirements
English Composition (12 Credits)
Humanities (3 Credits)
| 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)
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
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)
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 (12 credits)
| Business Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
Free Electives (9 credits)
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
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 |
| ECO 101 | Economics I | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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| FYE 101 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
OR
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| Free Elective | 3 |
2nd Semester
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| CTA 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
| BAC 101 | Accounting I | 3 |
Sophomore
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| BBA 301 | Intro to Business Analytics | 3 |
| FIN 305 | Financial Management | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| HIS 381 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| BBM 347 | Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism in the Workplace | 3 |
Junior
1st Semester
BBM 301: co-op experience is optional
2nd Semester
| Business Elective | 3 |
| 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 412 | Project Management | 3 |
| BBM 370 | Global Business Management | 3 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
Business Elective: Internship or Co-op experience is optional
2nd Semester
| BBM 402 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
| Business 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 | Sport 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, SPM 407, "Sport Marketing and Promotions," would be permitted.
Business Management with a Concentration in Sport Management
The concentration in Sport Management in the Business Management Program provides students with the knowledge and practical experience necessary for a career in Sport Management. The Sport Management Concentration is an intensive experiential curriculum based on sport management concepts and objectives. Students will learn the business of sports—from social media and marketing to facilities management, sport finance, event planning, and sport analytics. The concentration in Sport Management integrates project-based learning with practical internship requirements and prepares students for the sports industry opportunities. In addition to the Sport Management curriculum, the program includes a vital business management component, providing students with the skills necessary to succeed in the corporate areas of this field. The Sport Management Concentration offers students a variety of hands-on experiences which enhance their opportunities and career choices. The Sport Management Concentration has existing sport organization internship partners globally and has partnered with sport executives and organizations to provide a project-based opportunity to our students.
Required Courses (21 credits)
Business Management Completion Degree
Curriculum
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.
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.
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
BMK 305 Marketing
CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving
ECO 101 Economics I
ECO 102 Economics II
BBM 201 Principles of Management
BS to MSM Accelerated Option
BS to MSM Accelerated Option
Benefits
*Complete your B.S. and M.S. in Management in less time
*Tuition cost savings
*Flexible choice of concentrations
The accelerated option provides the opportunity for qualified students to substitute up to four courses in their undergraduate program with up to four graduate business courses. Successful completion of the MSM course(s) by an undergraduate student will apply towards the 120-credit requirement for their bachelor’s degree, as well as towards the 36-credit requirement for the M.S. in Management degree.
A B.S. degree is earned upon the completion of 120 credits. Completing Graduate courses while pursuing the B.S. degree will fulfill the requirements for both programs. Students are considered an undergraduate student until their B.S. degree is conferred. At which time they will be eligible to complete the necessary forms for the transition into the MSM Program. For more information contact Wilmington University Office of Advising at: advisingncfrontdeskstaff@wilmu.edu
To qualify for the accelerated option, the COB student must:
- Declare the accelerated option upon undergraduate acceptance to Wilmington University (including transfer students and change of major students).
- Earn 75 credits during their undergraduate program before taking the accelerated option classes in the MSM program.
- The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 while enrolled in the accelerated option. The 3.0 GPA coincides with the MSM minimum grade requirements.
- Complete all required prerequisites for courses taken before starting the master’s courses.
- The Program Chair reserves the right to deny a student academic approval for the accelerated option based on the above criteria.
The accelerated option eligible undergraduate business programs:
Business Management
Marketing
Organizational Leadership
Sports Management
The above undergraduate programs align well with the following MSM program concentrations:
MSM (Traditional no concentration)
MSM in Business Communication
MSM in Health Care Administration
MSM in Marketing Management
MSM in Nonprofit Management
MSM in Organizational Leadership
MSM in Sport Management
MSM in Management Information Systems
MSM in Public Administration