Business Administration
Cara Rex, MACC, Chair
Phone: (419) 995-8323
Email: rex.c@RhodesState.edu
Office: 239 Keese Hall
The objective of the Business Program is to provide quality, up-to-date education for individuals who desire to enter into or advance careers in fields related to accounting, business administration, human resource, marketing, and office administration. All business majors are built on a blend of courses that stimulate critical thinking. Degrees and certificates within the Business Program are designed to prepare students for challenging and rewarding positions in business, industry, education, government, health care, and public service. Certificates provide an opportunity to secure expertise in special areas of concentration, and students may use most coursework to pursue associate-level degrees.
The Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource, and Marketing degrees are all accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The Business Administration Major provides a broad base of business and general education course requirements combined with the study of management and business. The Business Administration Major develops the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a modern organization. Students have an opportunity to discuss the application of modern theories with faculty who have both academic credentials and management experience. The program prepares graduates to manage a small organization, assume supervisory positions in a large organization, or start a business as an entrepreneur. The major serves government institutions and non-profit organizations, as well as businesses, run for profit. Completion of the Business Administration degree is an academic accomplishment that increases employment potential and can be an important stepping stone toward the attainment of a baccalaureate degree. This associate's degree can be earned in the classroom, fully online or in a one night a week format.
One Night a Week Business Administration Degree
Students begin the One Night a Week Program with a cohort of peers and graduate within two years. Classes are taught in an accelerated format. Courses are structured in a hybrid manner where work is completed both in class and on-line. Classes meet one night a week for a four-hour session making it easier for working adults to balance school, work and family responsibilities.
Business Administration Major
(Available Traditional, Online and One Night A Week Format)
Associate of Applied Business Degree
Structured Course Sequence (4 Semester Plan)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| COM 1110 | English Composition | 3 |
| CPT 1250 | Computer Applications in the Workplace | 3 |
| MGT 1010 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MTH 1151 or MTH 1190 or MTH 1210 or MTH 1260 or MTH 1370 or MTH 1430 or MTH 1611 or MTH 1711 or MTH 1100 | Quantitative Reasoning or Finite Mathematics/Business or Mathematics I or Statistics or College Algebra or Trigonometry or Business Calculus or Calculus I or Math of Business | 3 |
| PSY 1010 or SOC 1010 | General Psychology or Sociology | 3 |
| SDE 1010 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| Term Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACC 1010 | Corporate Accounting Principles | 4 |
| COM 2110 or COM 2213 | Public Speaking or Verbal Judo | 3 |
| ECN 1430 | Micro Economics | 3 |
| MGT 1250 | Team Building | 3 |
| Term Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ACC 1020 | Managerial Accounting Principles | 4 |
| AOT 2640 | Spreadsheet Software and Applications | 3 |
| COM 1160 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MGT 2000 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MKT 1010 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Term Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BUS 2100 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGT 2010 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 2490 | Applications in Business Administration | 2 |
| MGT 2991 | Practicum | 1 |
| MGT 2992 | Seminar | 1 |
| Elective (Must take at least 2 credit hours of elective classes) See Options Below | 2 | |
| Any Science or Humanities course elective (see list below). | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | If planning to transfer, take MTH 1260 or higher. |
See here for Portfolio and Capstone information.
Prerequisites:
Students should check course prerequisites before registering. Prerequisites are listed in the Course Tab.
Electives:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 1050 | Accounting Software (QuickBooks) | 2 |
| ACC 1121 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| ACC 2010 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| ACC 2111 | Cost Accounting | 4 |
| AOT 1500 | Computer Presentation Software | 3 |
| AOT 1650 | Word Processing Software | 3 |
| ECN 1410 | Macro Economics | 3 |
| FIN 2400 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGT 2060 | Employee and Labor Relations | 3 |
| MGT 2410 | Employee Selection and Placement | 3 |
| MGT 2435 | Benefits and Compensation | 3 |
| MGT 2440 | Training, Development and Safety | 3 |
| MKT 1610 | Customer Service | 1 |
| MKT 1620 | Public Relations | 1 |
| MKT 1630 | Mobile Marketing | 1 |
| MKT 2000 | Digital Marketing and Analytics | 3 |
| MKT 2300 | Social Media and Mobile Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 2210 | Comprehensive Sales Techniques | 3 |
Science and Humanities course electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1000 | Basic Human Structure and Function | 3 |
| BIO 1090 | Concepts in Biology | 4 |
| BIO 1110 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 1120 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 1400 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 2121 | Introduction to Human Genetics | 4 |
| CHM 1110 | Introductory General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 1120 | Introductory Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| GLG 1000 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GLG 1004 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| HST 1011 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HST 1012 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HST 1333 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| HST 1334 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| HST 1610 | American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HST 1620 | American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HST 2300 | Technology and Civilization | 3 |
| HST 2510 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| HST 2521 | Women in World History | 3 |
| LIT 1450 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| LIT 2210 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| LIT 2215 | Native American Literature | 3 |
| LIT 2227 | Literature of Graphic Novels | 3 |
| LIT 2228 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| LIT 2242 | World Literature II | 3 |
| LIT 2241 | World Literature I | 3 |
| LIT 2250 | The American Short Story | 3 |
| LIT 2260 | Fantasy Literature | 3 |
| LIT 2301 | British Literature I | 3 |
| LIT 2305 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| LIT 2310 | Literature and the Holocaust | 3 |
| LIT 2450 | Themes in Literature and Film | 3 |
| MUS 1010 | Music Appreciation I | 3 |
| THR 1010 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
MGT 1010 — Principles of Management
3 Credit hours
Introduces the basic concepts and methods of management in the business enterprise is presented through a comparison of evolving management approaches, and through an examination of motivation, ethics, leadership, communication, and decision-making processes within the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Past and present business situations are examined through events currently reported in the news media for the purpose of promoting the application of management theories and techniques.
Transfer: TAG.
MGT 1050 — Principles of Entrepreneurship
3 Credit hours
Investigates the skills necessary in creating and establishing a small business. Students will learn about the start-up process, how to research fundamental small business issues, strategies, decision making, risk and reward considerations and techniques designed to help students to create and operate their own business. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able conceptualize the characteristics and entrepreneurial traits necessary for successful development of small business enterprises.
MGT 1250 — Team Building
3 Credit hours
Offers real business team situations and develops critical leadership skills to interact effectively. Students will conduct meetings, develop teams, lead discussions, conduct self-assessments, practice assertiveness, do problem-solving and decision-making in a group environment.
MGT 1260 — Team Leadership
3 Credit hours
Introduces the subject of team leadership including theories about interpersonal leadership skills. The course is designed to help students develop the personal skills necessary to take command of their own life, relate well with others and lead small groups. Time will be devoted to learning to listen well, to act with commitment and vision, value one's capabilities, handle conflict, communicate trust and empathy, lead wisely and truly value others.
MGT 1990 — Independent Study in MGT
1-3 Credit hours
Provides Independent Study for students.
MGT 2000 — Human Resource Management
3 Credit hours
Introduces students to the human resources function for future managers in all departments. The employment process will be covered from writing job descriptions and employment planning to recruiting, interviewing, testing and hiring. Orientation and training will be discussed followed by various methods used for performance reviews and compensation. Employees' legal rights and labor relations are included with practical applications.
Prerequisites: MGT 1010.
MGT 2010 — Organizational Behavior
3 Credit hours
Examines the reactions, interactions, attitudes, and activities of individuals and groups within a goal-seeking organization. Includes business communication, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution. Course considers business relationships among supervisors and subordinates, business and its clients and informal groups with emphasis on the development of effective human relations.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010 or SOC 1010.
MGT 2060 — Employee and Labor Relations
3 Credit hours
Provides students with a complete picture of labor relations from the initial establishment of a bargaining relationship to the interactions that occur in a long established mature relationship. After developing a theoretical perspective, the negotiation process and contract administration are analyzed with modern issues included.
MGT 2250 — Organizational Problem Solving
3 Credit hours
Develops visible models on which to base both planning and problem solving activities. Planning tools include forecasting, demand management, and project management. Problem solving tools include both quantitative (e.g., revenue-limiting bottlenecks) and qualitative (e.g., cause and effect discovery) investigation techniques. Emphasis is placed both on why these tools are valuable to the organization and on the several methods by which each may be accomplished. Teamwork and collaborative learning processes will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: MGT 1010, MTH 1100.
MGT 2410 — Employee Selection and Placement
3 Credit hours
Introduces legal and regulatory factors affecting selection and placement. Major topics include: Recruitment, Selection, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Case Histories.
MGT 2435 — Benefits and Compensation
3 Credit hours
Introduces legal and regulatory factors affecting benefits and compensation. Other major topics covered include tax and accounting treatment of programs; economic factors affecting compensation philosophy, strategies and policy; job analysis, description and specification; job evaluations, pay structures, employee benefit programs, managing employee benefit programs, and evaluating the effectiveness of total benefit programs.
MGT 2440 — Training, Development and Safety
3 Credit hours
Examines legal and regulatory factors; HR training and the organization; training needs analysis; training and development programs; evaluation of training effectiveness, and presentation skills as well as introductory safety principles and practice; safety and the law, safety concepts, OSHA requirements, organization and administration effects, hazard control technology, human factors and relevant professional areas.
MGT 2490 — Applications in Business Administration
2 Credit hours
Provides an opportunity for students to showcase their educational experiences in the major. Students will conduct case studies about applications and practices in a major area of program knowledge and make oral presentations. Exercises will demonstrate competency in hands-on business administration activities. In addition, individuals will write a self-growth awareness essay for their last individual portfolio assignment.
Prerequisites: ACC 1010, COM 1110, MGT 1010, MGT 1250
Corequisites: MGT 2000, MGT 2010, MKT 1010.
MGT 2530 — Application in Human Resources
2 Credit hours
Emphasizes the application of knowledge gained from required classes in the Human Resource major. Individuals will conduct case studies about individual topics from a major area of human resource knowledge. Then, they will join a team to create a coherent oral team presentation. In addition, exercises will demonstrate the ability to engage in hands-on human resource activities. Finally, students will write a self-growth awareness essay for their individual portfolio assignment.
Prerequisites: ACC 1010, COM 1110, MGT 1010, MGT 1250
Corequisites: MGT 2060, MGT 2410, MGT 2435, MGT 2440.
MGT 2991 — Practicum
1 Credit hour
Requires the student to participate in an internship work experience in which the student will work for a minimum of 105 hours in a business administration, marketing or human resource related position. Exact duties will be agreed upon by the Faculty Member/Chair, Work Experience Supervisor and the Student. Student will be required to present a portfolio which summarizes their time spent in the work experience.
Corequisite: MGT 2992.
MGT 2992 — Seminar
1 Credit hour
Brings practicum students together with their instructor to discuss achievements, progress, and challenges occurring during their internship work experiences.
Corequisites: MGT 2991.
The Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, and Human Resource majors are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213.
Certificates
To be eligible for the following Business Program certificates, a student must have received a grade of “C” or better for each course required for the certificate and completed all required courses within four years of applying for the certificate.
Applications for these certificates can be obtained in the Office of the Dean of Business, Technology & Public Service. Please do not apply for a certificate until you have completed all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
Prerequisites may be required for courses listed for each certificate. Please consult the course description section of this college catalog or see your advisor.
Business Administration Certificate
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM 1110 | English Composition | 3 |
| CPT 1250 | Computer Applications in the Workplace | 3 |
| MGT 1010 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 1250 | Team Building | 3 |
| MGT 2000 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MKT 1010 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MTH 1151 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| or MTH 1190 | Finite Mathematics/Business | |
| or MTH 1210 | Mathematics I | |
| or MTH 1260 | Statistics | |
| or MTH 1370 | College Algebra | |
| or MTH 1430 | Trigonometry | |
| or MTH 1611 | Business Calculus | |
| or MTH 1711 | Calculus I | |
| or MTH 1100 | Math of Business | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
| | Portfolio |
See www.RhodesState.edu/GainfulEmployment for additional information on certificates.