DeVry University College of Business & Management 43 courses 124 total credits
DeVry’s Business Administration program is designed to help students develop competency in applying technology to business strategy, management and decision-making through case studies, team projects, Internet use, web page development, computer applications and systems integration. The program offers majors (concentrations in Illinois and New York) as shown in the following program outline. Students who have not chosen an area of specialization may begin the program in “Undeclared” status; however, they must select a major/concentration (specialization) by the time they have earned 30 semester-credit hours toward their degree.
| Communication Skills | 15 credits |
| Humanities | 9 credits |
| Social Sciences | 9 credits |
| Mathematics and Natural Sciences | 12 credits |
| Personal and Professional Development | 5 credits |
| Business Core | 21 credits |
| Planning and Communication | 13 credits |
| Senior Project | 3 credits |
| Electives | 10 credits |
| Accounting | 27 credits |
| Total Credits | 124 credits |
Communication Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL112 | Composition | 4 |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition | 4 |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing | 4 |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Communication Skills | 15 credits | |
Humanities
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics | 3 |
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| Total Humanities | 9 credits | |
Social Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC305 | Motivation and Leadership | 3 |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society | 3 |
| LAWS310 or SOCS325 | The Legal Environment or Environmental Sociology | 3 |
| Total Social Sciences | 9 credits | |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students | 4 |
| SCI228 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab | 4 |
| MATH200 or MATH221 | Quantitative Reasoning or Statistics for Decision-Making | 4 |
| Total Mathematics and Natural Sciences | 12 credits | |
Personal and Professional Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CARD405 | Career Development | 2 |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving | 3 |
| Total Personal and Professional Development | 5 credits | |
Business Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab | 3 |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology | 3 |
| BUSN319 | Marketing | 3 |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab | 2 |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT207 or ACCT212 | Fundamentals of Accounting or Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Total Business Core | 21 credits | |
Planning and Communication
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN315 | Contemporary Business | 3 |
| BUSN379 | Finance | 3 |
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| MGMT404 or PROJ404 | Project Management or Project Management for the Profession | 4 |
| Total Planning and Communication | 13 credits | |
Senior Project
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN460 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Total Senior Project | 3 credits | |
Electives
Electives may be chosen from courses listed in the Course Descriptions section provided they are not used to meet other graduation requirements and prerequisites are met. The following suggested electives ensure students meet prerequisite requirements and offer applied tech skills for today's business world. Qualifying prior college coursework not meeting other program requirements may be applied toward elective hours.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BIS310 | Compliance and Security Management | 4 |
| LEAD430 | Consulting and Problem-Solving | 3 |
| Total Electives | 10 credits | |
Accounting
All students selecting the Accounting major/concentration must take ACCT360 as an elective and ACCT212 as part of the Business Core course area. Texas: Students selecting the Accounting major/concentration who are interested in sitting for the CPA exam in Texas complete ACCT434, ACCT440 and MGMT330 as elective course options. Successful completion of topics presented in these courses is required to sit for the CPA exam in Texas. Additional requirements also apply to students wishing to sit for the CPA exam; students should check with the Texas Board of Public Accountancy for details. New Jersey: Students attending a New Jersey location and selecting the Accounting major/concentration must take ACCT360 in lieu of BUSN315.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT303 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT306 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT313 | Intermediate Accounting III | 3 |
| ACCT326 | Federal Tax Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT406 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT426 | Federal Tax Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT436 | Advanced Cost Management | 3 |
| ACCT446 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT454 | Accounting Information Systems with Lab | 3 |
| Total Accounting | 27 credits | |
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