Northern Michigan University...Michigan's ThinkPad University
 

College Office

324 Magers Hall

Phone: 906-227-2947

Fax: 906-227-2930

 

Web page

www.nmu.edu/business

 

College Dean

James H. Scheiner

scheiner@nmu.edu

 

Director of Business

Affairs

Gary J. Brunswick

gbrunswi@nmu.edu

 

Director of

Academic Affairs

Margaret M. Sklar

msklar@nmu.edu

 

Accounting Faculty

Robert J. Fleming

Steven M. Foulks

Samuel P. Graci

Kenneth R. Janson

Joel E. Thompson

 

Computer Information

Systems Faculty

Dennis H. Caldwell

Tyler G. Frank

George C. Heaton

David Helton

Claudia L. Orr

Sandra E. Poindexter

Margaret M. Sklar

Stephen J. Specker

 

Finance Faculty

Charles H. Rayhorn

David L. Rayome

 

Management Faculty

David E. Allen

James W. Drosen

Carol A. Johnson

Robert J. Miller

Bruce C. Sherony

Carol S. Steinhaus

 

 

Marketing Faculty

Gary J. Brunswick

James W. Camerius

Brian G. Gnauck

Irvin A. Zaenglein

 

Business Education

Faculty

Larry G. Pagel

 

Two-Year Programs

Faculty

Carol W. Johnson

Marie A. Moisio

Christine M. Ostwald

Karin M. Stulz

 

Student

Organizations

• Accounting and Finance Club

• Alpha Kappa Psi

• Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

• Business Professionals of America

• Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA)

• Institute for Managerial Accountants (IMA)/Accounting Club

• Pi Omega Pi honorary society

• Student Michigan Education Association

 

Special Learning

Opportunities

• Co-op/internship program

• Study abroad programs

• Executive-in-residence program

 

College Facilities

• Financial Markets Lab

• Bureau of Business and Economic Research

 

Accreditation

The College of Business is an accredited member of the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business.

 
 
 2003-2004
Undergraduate Bulletin

 
 
 

Walker L. Cisler College of Business

 

 

College of Business at NMU

The goal of the College of Business is to offer degree programs that foster intellectual curiosity, leadership, ethical behavior and global awareness as well as to provide quality program content knowledge and develop problem solving, decision making and communication skills. Students are encouraged to work together on class projects, to pursue internship opportunities and to participate in college and university study abroad experiences.

 

College of Business Programs

Programs of study include nine baccalaureate majors, eight minors, five associate degrees, and one certificate program. Each provides the student with a concentration of knowledge and skills in one of the many aspects of the business world.

 

Baccalaureate Programs

Accounting

This program provides students with basic competency in the functional areas of accounting and provides students with the minimum requirements to sit for professional examinations such as the CPA and CMA examinations. Individuals trained in accounting with strong communication and computer skills will find a wide range of career opportunities. Positions include job titles such as certified public accountant (CPA), cost analyst, controller, financial analyst, senior accountant, and vice president for finance and accounting. Entry level salaries, dependent upon geographic location, work experience and industry, may range from $28,000 to $40,000. Partners in large CPA firms may have salaries over $300,000.

 

Accounting/Computer Information Systems

This major provides students with basic competency in the functional areas of accounting and computer information systems and provides students with the minimum requirements to obtain employment and to sit for professional examinations. Students with expertise in both accounting and computer information systems are in high demand. An ability to tackle the many and varied accounting and information needs of businesses will lead to positions such as controller, cost analyst, director of information systems, computer programmer and systems analyst, to name a few. Entry level salaries, dependent upon geographic location and industry, range from $30,000 to $44,000.

 

Business Secondary Education

This program provides students with the educational experiences that lead to becoming a certified business education teacher. Career opportunities are available in business education in public and private schools as well as in business and industry. Entry level salaries, dependent upon geographic location and relevant work experience, will range from $23,000 to $28,000. Two years of relevant and recent work experience in an office environment qualifies graduates for vocational certification, which is required by many school districts.

 

Computer Information Systems

This program’s objectives are to apply computer theory to business applications and to provide a strong dual knowledge foundation in technical and problem-solving skills. Students select an area of emphasis from end user support/help desk, marketing, networking, systems analysis or software development. People-oriented career paths lead to positions as computer consultants, analysts, trainers and high tech marketers. Alternate careers as software programmers, database managers and network administrators tie the technical skills to the support and use of computer systems. The combined technical/business degree, favored by employers, prepares a student for their career advancement. Forecasts to the year 2005 show the occupations with the highest growth rate are in the computing fields. Entry level salaries, dependent upon geographic location, relevant work experience and industry range from $30,000 to $45,000.

 

Entrepreneurship

The entrepreneurship program is designed for individuals who have a desire to develop their own businesses. Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of accounting, finance, management, marketing and computer information systems as these areas relate to entrepreneurial business. This includes an understanding of how to develop a new business plan, conduct marketing research to determine the feasibility of a new business, obtain capital resources for a new business enterprise, manage the case flow of a new business, and understand the legal issues related to entrepreneurial endeavors. The market potential of the entrepreneurship graduate is almost infinite. As corporate America downsizes, entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial type firms are replacing it. One’s success depends on ingenuity, creativity, hard work, drive, and the acceptance of risk. Income is based on the success of the entrepreneurial venture.

 

Financial Management

The financial management major provides students with basic competency in the functional areas of finance and provides students with the education foundation that is needed to prepare them for professional exams such as the Series 7, CFP and CFA. Students select one of two areas: financial management or personal financial planning. Both areas combine the applications of analytical skills to the problems facing financial managers, financial institutions and individual investors while developing an understanding of today’s financial markets. The program leads to careers in business financial management, banking, securities and commodity brokerage, consulting, insurance, financial planning and small business entrepreneurship. Entry level salaries, dependent upon geographic location, work experience, and industry range from $28,000 to $35,000. Students who have completed the personal financial management track have the option of private consulting. Becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)* is another option by electing to take a national exam.

 

*CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® are federally registered marks of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFB Board).

 

Management

This program’s objectives are to: (1) provide students with the theoretical base as well as the working applications of management; (2) provide students with the ability to critically evaluate managerial actions; and (3) provide students with the ability to apply managerial decision-making skills to future situations. All across business, industry and institutions, there is a constant and growing need for those trained in management. Leaders with an appreciation for the forces active in complex organization, worker effectiveness and operating efficiencies are the foundation of any successful enterprise. Positions include job titles such as management consultant, quality control manager, director of planning and employee relations manager. Entry salary levels, dependent upon geographic location and industry, range from $28,000 to $40,000.

 

Marketing

The marketing major provides students with the theoretical base as well as working applications of marketing. Growing domestic and global populations, ever-increasing demands for a wide range of products and services in modern society, and advancements in technology and media stress the need for marketing professionals who understand the operations and problems associated with getting goods and services from the producer to the user. Career paths are diverse and include product consultant, sales representative, marketing manager, retail store buyer, research analyst and advertising professional. Entry salary levels, dependent upon geographic location and industry, range from $28,000 to $42,000.

 

Ski Area Business Management

This bachelor’s degree program is a joint program between NMU and Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan. At GCC, students learn the technical skills necessary to manage ski areas or functional areas in ski area operations. At NMU, students gain comprehensive business knowledge of accounting, finance, management, marketing and computer information systems. Graduates of the ski area business management program are placed at resorts nationwide.

 

Due to course sequencing and pre-requisite course work for admission to the NMU College of Business, this program can take four to five academic years to complete. To finish the program in a timely manner, students should select one of two options: (1) Attend Gogebic Community College for two years, complete an associate degree in ski area management, and transfer to NMU to complete the bachelor's degree; or (2) Attend NMU for one year, transfer to Gogebic Community College for two years, complete an associate degree in ski area management, and transfer to NMU to complete the bachelor's degree. Entry salary levels, dependent upon geographic location and industry, range from $25,000 to $35,000.

 

Associate Degree Programs

Computer Information Systems

This program provides students with a basic foundation of knowledge in the computing area and the ability to apply computer theory to business applications. Graduates find employment in organizations ranging from small firms to large corporations as computing technicians, providers of help desk services and software trainers. Forecasts to the year 2005 show the occupations with the highest growth rate are in the computing fields. Entry level salaries, dependent upon geographic location, relevant work experience and industry range from $22,000 to $30,000.

 

General Business

The general business degree has two goals—to provide educational experiences enabling graduates to enter a variety of entry-level positions and to provide students with skills and experiences that will assist them in functioning as a consumer in today’s modern society. This program prepares students for employment in a variety of situations in retail stores, insurance companies/agencies, banks and many types of small businesses. Job titles include sales associate, assistant manager, insurance clerk and teller. The salary range for a graduate of this program depends to a great extent on experience and geographic location. Starting salaries in the local area range from $8-$10 per hour with no experience to $10 per hour for those with 3-4 years of experience. These salary rates often change quickly after the initial probationary period. In the larger cities and companies, the annual salary range for a person with experience may range up to $23,000.

 

Health Information Processing

This program provides graduates with advanced skills required for employment in an office environment and with specialized skills necessary for employment in the medical field. The health care industry is supported by many behind the scenes individuals who are employed in a variety of administrative/support areas. General clerical/support positions include insurance clerk, billing clerk and medical records clerk with pay ranging from $18,000 to $25,000 per year. Administrative/technical positions include medical transcriptionist, medical coder, health unit coordinator, office manager and administrative assistant, with pay ranges from $28,000 to $38,000 per year.

 

Office Information Assistant

This program provides graduates with advanced skills required for employment in an office environment. Career opportunities in the office support field are available in public and private institutions and companies for positions such as office clerks, secretaries, information processors and administrative assistants. Opportunities are available in both small and large organizations locally, regionally and nationally. The office support career field is projected to have one of the highest potentials for job growth through 2005. The salary range for a person employed in the office support field depends on experience and geographic location. Starting salaries in the local area range from $8-$10 per hour for the beginning clerk with no experience to $11 plus per hour for the secretary or administrative assistant with 3-4 years of experience. These salary rates increase in the larger cities and larger companies. Experienced administrative assistants in metropolitan areas may average up to $30,000-$35,000 per year.

 

Certificate Program

Office Services

This certificate program provides a focused educational experience for office support personnel and provides graduates with introductory skills for employment in an office environment. Career opportunities in the office support field are available in public and private companies for positions such as office clerk, transcriptionists, keyboarding specialists and secretaries. Both large and small organizations provide opportunities for graduates of the certificate program. The office support career field is projected to have one of the highest potentials for job growth through 2005. The salary range for a person with this certificate will vary depending on geographic location and experience. Starting salaries in the local area begin at $6-7 an hour for the beginning clerk with no experience to $10-12 per hour for the person with 3-4 years of experience. These salary rates increase in the larger cities and larger companies. The experienced secretary in metropolitan areas may average up to $22,000 per year.

 

College/Program Policies

Admission to the College of Business

Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the College of Business. All baccalaureate majors with the exception of business education must apply for admission.

 

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

1. Successfully complete the following pre-admission courses: College Composition I and II (EN 111, 112); Finite Mathematics (MA 103) and Introduction to Probability and Statistics (MA 171); Principles of Accounting I and II (ACT 230, 240); Microeconomic/Macroeconomic Principles (EC 201, 202); four credits of IS courses (except CIS majors); eight credits hours in liberal studies courses; and other elective credit hours to total 48 semester credit hours.

2. Complete the 48 semester credits listed above with a minimum grade point average of 2.25. Current enrollment can count toward meeting the minimum requirements. However, formal admission will not be granted until after successful completion of the minimum credits.

3. Successfully complete the NMU Writing Proficiency Examination.

Petition for exception to the above requirements must be made in writing and submitted to the Evaluation Services Office, 303 Cohodas Administrative Center. It must include reasons why an exception should be made, and documentation of the reasons, if applicable.

 

Application Deadlines

Applications must be submitted by the following dates: For fall semester, March 1; winter semester October 1; summer session, March 1. Applications received after these dates will not be acted upon until the following semester. Application forms are obtained at the College of Business office.

 

Other Policies

1. College of Business majors cannot enroll in NMU business courses at the 300 level or above until they have been admitted to the college and have attained junior status (56 hours).

2. In order to receive a degree from the Walker L. Cisler College of Business, students must complete at least 32 credit hours (24 within the College of Business) after admission to the college.

3. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree must be admitted to the College of Business.

4. Students who drop enrollment from NMU and subsequently re-enroll as a business major at a later date (re-entry students) must reapply for admission to the College of Business.

5. Baccalaureate degree students must take a minimum of 62 credit hours in courses outside the College of Business.

6. CIS majors or minors must earn a minimum grade of "C-" in each CIS/IS course applying to their CIS major or minor.

7. All CIS courses numbered 120 and above are invalid after 7 years.

 

 

Baccalaureate Degree Programs

Business Core Requirements for all Bachelor Degrees

Total Credits Required for Core

21

ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I

3

ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II

3

FIN 351 Management of Financial Resources

3

MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business

3

MGT 225 Operations Management

3

MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing

3

MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management

3

 

Accounting Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Core

21

Accounting

30

ACT 301 Financial Accounting I

4

ACT 302 Financial Accounting II

4

ACT 311 Cost Accounting

4

ACT 321 Federal Income Taxation

4

ACT 403 Accounting III

4

ACT 441 Auditing

4

ACT Electives*

6

Other Business Requirements

4

IS Credit**

4

Business Electives**

6

Other Required Courses

32

SP 100 Public Address or

4

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication

 

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

4

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

4

EN 211D Technical and Report Writing
Satisfies one of the foundations of communications requirements.

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Satisfies the formal communication studies requirement.

4

PY 100L, S or H Psychology as a Laboratory Science or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SO 101 Introductory Sociology or
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

SO 113 Social Problems
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

General Electives Outside the College of Business

9

 

*Courses will be chosen with the consent of the adviser and must include two 300 or 400 level ACT courses, excluding ACT 491.

 

**See adviser for courses required.

 

Accounting/Computer Information Systems Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

150

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Core

21

Accounting Requirements

20

ACT 301 Financial Accounting I

4

ACT 302 Financial Accounting II

4

ACT 311 Cost Accounting

4

ACT 403 Accounting III

4

ACT 441 Auditing

4

CIS Requirements

17

IS 120 Computer Concepts

2

CIS 220 Network Concepts

2

CIS 155 Software Development I

2

CIS 250 Systems Development I

4

CIS 255 Systems Development II

4

CIS 464 Database Management Systems

3

Other Business Requirements
ACT/CIS Electives-300 level or above or approval of advisor or MGT 344 Managerial Communications. ACT 321 Federal Income Taxation, ACT 422 Advanced Federal Taxation and ACT 431 Accounting Information Systems are recommended for the CPA exam.

8-11

Business Electives
ACT 482 Accounting for Non-Profit Enterprises and ACT 484 Current Developments in Accounting are recommended for the CPA Exam.

6

Other Requirements
Students must demonstrate competency in Windows, E-mail, Internet and spreadsheets through placement tests or completing IS 100, IS 102 and IS 202.

0-3

Other Required Courses

20

SP 100 Public Address or

4

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication or

 

SP 120 Small Group Process or

 

SP 220 Interviewing

 

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

4

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Satisfies the formal communication studies requirement.

4

General Electives Outside the College of Business

21

 

Business Secondary Education Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

133

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Education

34

OIS 183 Office Procedures

4

OIS 161 Word Processing I or

4

OIS 261 Word Processing II

 

MGT 344 Managerial Communications

3

IS 100 Introduction to Windows, E-mail and the Internet
Satisfies one credit hour of the formal communication studies requirement.

1

IS 102 Beginning Spreadsheets
Satisfies one credit hour of the formal communication studies requirement.

1

IS 104 Beginning Database
Satisfies one credit hour of the formal communication studies requirement.

1

IS 107 Beginning Desktop Publishing or
Satisfies one credit hour of the formal communication studies requirement.

1

IS 207 Intermediate Desktop Publishing

 

IS 202 Intermediate Spreadsheets

1

IS 204 Advanced Database

1

MGT 215 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

3

MGT 221 Business Law

3

MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management

3

MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing

3

ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I

3

ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II

3

Other Required Courses

12

EC 101 The American Economy
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

EN 211D Technical and Report Writing
Satisfies one of the foundations of communications requirements.

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

Teaching Minor, minimum

24

Professional Education

33

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 231 Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education

2

ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teacher

3

ED 349 Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in the Secondary School Community

2

OIS 350 Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Business Education

4

ED 361 Regular Education and Atypical Student

2

ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School

11

ED 450 Student Teaching Seminar

1

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

 

Business Computer Information Systems Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Core

21

Technology Courses

14

IS 120 Computer Concepts

2

CIS 155 Software Development I

2

CIS 220 Network Concepts

2

CIS 250 Systems Development I

4

CIS 255 Systems Development II

4

Area of Concentration
Choose from the following:

 

Help Desk/Call Center Concentration

18

IS Electives, Intermediate or Advanced

3

CIS 228 Concepts of Help Desk/Call Center Operations

2

MGT 228 Customer Service

2

MGT 355 Methods of Training

4

CIS 440 Management Information Systems

3

CIS 428 Help Desk/Call Center Management

4

Information Technology  Marketing Concentration

18

MGT 215 Entrepreneurship

3

CIS 355 Software Development II

3

CIS 464 Database Management Systems

3

CIS 470 E-Commerce and E-Business or

3

MKT 470 Electronic Commerce and Marketing

 

CIS 415 Systems Development Project

3

CIS/IS Elective
or other approved by advisor

3

Networking Concentration Block
Choose from the following:

18

Novell Block or

 

CIS 230 Novell Operating Systems

2

CIS 330 Novel Certification Preparation

3

Microsoft Block

 

CIS 234 Microsoft Network Operating Systems

2

CIS 334 Microsoft Network Certification Preparation

3

AND

 

CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) or

3-4

CIS 355 Software Development II (3 cr.)

 

CIS 430 Data Communication

3

CIS 464 Database Management Systems

3

CIS 291 Internship in Computer Information Systems (1-4 cr.) or

3-4

CIS 415 Systems Development Project (3 cr.) or

 

CIS 491 Internship in Computer Information Systems (1-4 cr.) or

 

ET 281 Computer Systems Servicing (3 cr.)

 

CIS/CS/IS Electives (0-1 cr.)

0-1

Software Application Development Concentration

18

CS 120 Computer Science I

4

CS 122 Computer Science II

4

CIS 355 Software Development II

3

CIS 464 Database Program Development

3

ET 281 Computer Systems Servicing or

3

CIS/CS/IS Electives

 

CIS/CS/IS Electives

1

Systems Analysis and Design Concentration

18

CIS 355 Software Development II

3

CIS 440 Management Information Systems

3

CIS 464 Database Management Systems

3

MGT 355 Methods of Training (4 cr.) or

3-4

ET 281 Computer Systems Servicing (3 cr.) or

 

CIS/CS/IS Electives

 

CIS/CS/IS Electives

2-3

CIS 415 Systems Development Project or

3

CIS 291 Internship in Computer Information Systems or

 

CIS 491 Internship in Computer Information Systems

 

Other Business Requirements

3

MGT 344 Managerial Communications

3

Other Required Courses

24

EN 211D Technical and Report Writing
Satisfies one of the foundations of communications requirements.

4

SP 100 Public Address or

4

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication or

 

SP 120 Small Group Process or

 

SP 220 Interviewing

 

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

4

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Satisfies the formal communication studies requirement.

4

General Electives Outside the College of Business

8

 

CIS majors must earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each CIS/IS course applying to their CIS major.

 

Entrepreneurship Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Core

21

Entrepreneurship

15

MGT 215 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

3

ACT 325 Financial Management for Entrepreneurs

3

MKT 310 Marketing for Entrepreneurs

3

MGT 414 Small Business Management

3

FIN 413 New Venture Finance: Capital Formation and Legal Issues

3

Other Business Requirements

7

IS Electives*

4

MGT 436 Strategic Management

3

Business Electives

10

MGT 475 International Business

3

MGT 343 Human Resource Management

3

OIS 121 Introduction to Business

4

Other Required Courses

32

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

4

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Satisfies the formal communication studies requirement.

4

PY 100L, S or H Psychology as a Laboratory Science or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SO 101 Introductory Sociology or
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

SO 113 Social Problems
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SP 100 Public Address

4

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication

4

General Electives Outside the College of Business

8

 

Finance Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Core

21

Finance

18-20

FIN 352 Financial Management

4

FIN 354 Money and Capital Markets

4

FIN 462 Investments

4

ACT or FIN Electives**

6-8

Other Business Requirements

7

IS Credits***

4

MGT 436 Strategic Management

3

Business Electives

6-8

Other Required Courses

27-28

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

4

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Satisfies the formal communication studies requirement.

4

MGT 344 Managerial Communications* (3 cr.) or

3-4

EN 303 Technical Writing* (4 cr.)

 

PY 100L, S or H Psychology as a Laboratory Science or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SO 101 Introductory Sociology or
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

SO 113 Social Problems
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

General Electives Outside the College of Business

16-17

 

*Or other course chosen with the consent of the adviser.

**Courses will be chosen with the consent of the adviser.

***See adviser for courses required.

 

Finance Major-Financial Planning Track

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Core

21

Finance

26

FIN 355 Insurance

3

FIN 450 Estate Planning

3

FIN 462 Investments

4

ACT 321 Taxation

4

FIN 460 Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning

3

FIN 424 Capstone Course in Financial Planning

3

ACT or FIN or other Business Electives

6

Other Business Requirements

10

IS Credits**

4

MGT 436 Strategic Management

3

MKT 411 Personal Selling or

3

MKT 430 Services Marketing

 

Other Required Courses

27-28

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

4

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Satisfies the formal communication studies requirement.

4

MGT 344 Managerial Communications* (3 cr.) or

3-4

EN 303 Technical Writing* (4 cr.)

 

PY 100L, S or H Psychology as a Laboratory Science or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SO 101 Introductory Sociology or
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

SO 113 Social Problems
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

General Electives Outside the College of Business

13-14

 

*Or other courses chosen with the consent of the adviser.

**See adviser for courses required.

 

Management Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Core

21

Management

12

MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business or

3

MGT 327 Random Models in Business

 

MGT 343 Human Resource Management

3

MGT 417 Organizational Theory

3

MGT 436 Strategic Management

3

Management Electives**
Choose from the following:

13-15

MA 271 Calculus with Applications (4 cr.)

 

MGT 210 Time Management (1 cr.)

 

MGT 285 International Business Seminar (3-4 cr.)

 

MGT 322 Business Law II (3 cr.)

 

MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business (3 cr.)

 

MGT 327 Random Models in Business (3 cr.)

 

MKT 410 Sales Management (3 cr.)

 

MGT 412 Compensation Administration (3 cr.)

 

MGT 414 Small Business Management (3 cr.)

 

MGT 415 Small Business Consulting (3 cr.)

 

MGT 419 Seminar in Human Resource Management (3 cr.)

 

MGT 421 Labor Law (3 cr.)

 

MGT 422 Business and Government Policy (3 cr.)

 

MGT 423 Seminar in Organization and Behavior
(3 cr.)

 

MGT 424 Collective Bargaining (3 cr.)

 

MGT 425 Business Research (3 cr.)

 

MGT 426 Advanced Business Research (3 cr.)

 

MGT 475 International Business (3 cr.)

 

MGT 491 Internship in Management (1-4 cr.)

 

MGT 495 Special Topics in Management (1-3 cr.)

 

MGT 498 Directed Study (1-3 cr.)

 

CIS 440 Management Information Systems (3 cr.)

 

Other Business Requirements

7

IS Credits*

4

MGT 344 Managerial Communication

3

Business Electives**

6-8

Other Required Courses

28

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

4

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Satisfies one credit hour of the formal communication studies requirement.

4

PY 100L, S or H Psychology as a Laboratory Science or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SO 101 Introductory Sociology or
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

SO 113 Social Problems
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SP 100 Public Address or

4

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication

 

General Electives Outside the College of Business

9

 

*See adviser for courses required.

**Or other courses approved by the adviser in the College of Business.

 

Marketing Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Core

21

Marketing

24

MKT 335 Consumer Behavior or

3

MKT 430 Services Marketing

 

MGT 425 Business Research

3

MKT 435 Marketing Strategy

3

MKT 438 Marketing Management or

3

MKT 466 International Marketing

 

MKT 411 Personal Selling or

3

MKT 410 Sales Management

 

Marketing Electives*
Choose from the following:

 

MGT 210 Time Management (1 cr.)

 

MGT 285 International Business Seminar (3-4 cr.)

 

MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business (3 cr.)

 

MGT 327 Random Models in Business (3 cr.)

 

MGT 415 Small Business Consulting (3 cr.)

 

MGT 422 Business and Government Policy (3 cr.)

 

MGT 426 Advanced Business Research (3 cr.)

 

MGT 475 International Business (3 cr.)

 

MKT 331 Retail Administration (3 cr.)

 

MKT 337 Marketing Channel (3 cr.)

 

MKT 410 Sales Management (3 cr.)

 

MKT 430 Services Marketing (3 cr.)

 

MKT 432 Advertising and Sales Promotion (3 cr.)

 

MKT 438 Marketing Management (3 cr.)

 

MKT 466 International Marketing (3 cr.)

 

MKT 470 E-Commerce and Marketing (3 cr.)

 

MKT 491 Internship in Marketing (1-4 cr.)

 

MKT 495 Special Topics in Management/Marketing
(3 cr.)

 

Other Business Requirements

10

IS Credits**

4

MGT 344 Managerial Communication

3

CIS 440 Management Information Systems

3

Business Electives*

6-7

Other Required Courses

28

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

4

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Satisfies the formal communication studies requirement.

4

PY 100L, S or H Psychology as a Laboratory Science or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SO 101 Introductory Sociology or
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

SO 113 Social Problems
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SP 100 Public Address

4

General Electives Outside the College of Business

8-9

 

*Or other courses approved by the adviser and the Director of Academic Affairs for the College of Business.

**See adviser for courses required.

 

Ski Area Business Management Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

126

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Business Core

21

Ski Area Management Electives
Choose from the following:

6

MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business or

 

MGT 327 Random Models in Business

 

MGT 343 Human Resource Management

 

MGT 417 Organizational Theory

 

MGT 436 Strategic Management

 

Technical Ski Core
Taken at Gogebic Community College

38

SAM 106 Snowmaking

2

SAM 100 Intro to Ski Area Management

3

SAM 101 Ski Area Layout

3

SAM 103 Ski Lift Construction And Design

3

SAM 104 Ski Equipment Mechanics

2

SAM 105 Ski Area Maps

1

SAM 107 Slope Grooming

2

SAM 200 Ski Area Operational Cost Analysis

3

SAM 202 Risk Mgmt and Related Issues

2

SAM 205 Applied Industrial Skills

2

Cooperative Experience/Internship

15

Other Business Requirements

7

IS Credits**

4

MGT 344 Managerial Communication

3

Other Required Courses

28

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

4

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Satisfies the formal communication studies requirement.

4

PY 100L, S or H Psychology as a Laboratory Science or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SO 101 Introductory Sociology or
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

SO 113 Social Problems
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

SP 100 Public Address or

4

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication

 

 

**See adviser for courses required.

*Complete information on the liberal studies requirements and additional graduation requirements, including the health promotion requirement is in the “Liberal Studies Program and Graduation Requirements” section of this bulletin.

 

Associate Degree Programs

Computer Information Systems

(Associate of Business)

Total Credits Required for Degree

62

Liberal Studies

20

EN 111 College Composition I

4

EN 211 College Composition II

4

MA 103 Finite Mathematics

4

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

4

Liberal Studies Electives*

4

Health Promotion

1

HP 200 Personal Well Being

1

Technology Core

14

IS 120 Computer Concepts

2

CIS 155 Software Development I

2

CIS 220 Introduction to Networking

2

CIS 250 Systems Development I

4

CIS 255 Systems Development II

4

CIS Electives**

8

Other Required Courses

10

SP 100 Public Address or

4

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication or

 

SP 120 Small Group Process or

 

SP 220 Interviewing

 

ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I

3

ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II

3

General Electives
If transferring to a CIS bachelor of science degree program after associate graduation, EC 201 and EC 202 should be taken as electives.

9

 

*Liberal studies elective must be taken outside the College of Business.

**Electives must be approved by adviser.

Associate degree students must earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each CIS/IS course applying to their CIS degree.

 

General Business

(Associate of Business)

Total Credits Required for Degree

65

Liberal Studies

12

EN 111 College Composition I

4

Liberal Studies Electives*

8

Health Promotion

1

HP 200 Physical Well Being

1

Associate Degree Core

24

ACT 201 Practical Accounting Procedures

4

IS 105 Presentation/Multimedia Software

1

IS 107 Beginning Desktop Publishing

1

OIS 161 Word Processing I

4

OIS 183 Business Administrative Procedures

4

OIS 185 Spreadsheets and Database Software

4

OIS 190 Professional Development

3

OIS 244 Applied Office Communication

3

General Business Core

16

OIS 121 Introduction to Business

4

MGT 215 Entrepreneurship

3

MGT 221 Business Law I

3

MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management

3

MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing

3

General Electives

12

 

*Liberal studies electives must be taken outside the College of Business.

 

Office Information Assistant

(Associate of Business)

Total Required for Degree

64

Liberal Studies

8

EN 111 College Composition I

4

Liberal Studies Elective*

4

Health Promotion

1

HP 200 Personal Well Being

1

Associate Degree Core

24

ACT 201 Practical Accounting Procedures

4

IS 105 Presentation/Multimedia Software

1

IS 107 Beginning Desktop Publishing

1

OIS 161 Word Processing I

4

OIS 183 Office Procedures

4

OIS 185 Introductory Software Applications

4

OIS 190 Professional Development

3

OIS 244 Applied Office Communication

3

Office Information Assistant Core

15

IS 207 Intermediate Desktop Publishing

1

OIS 261 Word Processing II

3

OIS 263 Business Document Editing

4

OIS 285 Advanced Software Applications and Integration

3

OIS 293 Integrated Office

4

Required Electives**
Choose from the following:

10

IS 208 Web Page Development (1 cr.)

 

OIS 121 Introduction to Business (4 cr.)

 

OIS 171 Medical Terminology (4 cr.)

 

MGT 215 Entrepreneurship (3 cr.)

 

MGT 221 Business Law I (3 cr.)

 

MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing (3 cr.)

 

MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management (3 cr.)

 

General Electives

6

 

*Liberal studies elective must be outside the College of Business.

***Or other courses approved by the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Business.

 

Health Information Processing

(Associate of Business)

Total Credits Required for Degree

69

Liberal Studies

8

EN 111 College Composition I

4

Liberal Studies Elective*

4

Health Promotion

1

HP 200 Personal Well Being

1

Associate Degree Core

24

ACT 201 Practical Accounting Procedures

4

IS 105 Presentation/Multimedia Software

1

IS 107 Beginning Desktop Publishing

1

OIS 161 Word Processing I

4

OIS 183 Business Administrative Procedures

4

OIS 185 Introductory Software Applications

4

OIS 190 Professional Development

3

OIS 244 Applied Office Communication

3

Information Processing Core

15

IS 207 Intermediate Desktop Publishing

1

OIS 261 Word Processing II

3

OIS 263 Business Document Editing

4

OIS 285 Advanced Software Applications and Integration

3

OIS 293 Integrated Office Lab

4

Health Information Core

21

OIS 171 Medical Terminology

4

OIS 172 Diagnostic/Therapeutic Terminology

4

OIS 266 Medical Transcription

3

OIS 270 Medical Record Procedures

4

OIS 271 Medical Office Procedures

3

OIS 273 Medical Coding

3

 

*Liberal studies elective must be taken outside the College of Business.

 

Certificate Program

Office Services Certificate

Total Credits Required for Certificate

32

Liberal Studies

4

EN 111 College Composition I

4

Health Promotion

1

HP 200 Physical Well Being

1

Technical Concentration

27

IS 105 Presentation/Multimedia Software

1

IS 107 Beginning Desktop Publishing

1

OIS 161 Word Processing I

4

OIS 183 Office Procedures

4

OIS 185 Introductory Software Applications

4

OIS 190 Professional Development

3

OIS 244 Applied Office Communication

3

OIS 261 Word Processing II

3

OIS 263 Business Document Editing

4

 

Minor Programs

Accounting Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

20

ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I

3

ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II

3

Electives*
Choose from the following:

14

ACT 301 Financial Accounting I (4 cr.)

 

ACT 302 Financial Accounting II (4 cr.)

 

ACT 311 Cost Accounting (4 cr.)

 

ACT 321 Federal Income Taxation (4 cr.)

 

FIN 354 Money and Capital Markets (4 cr.)

 

ACT 403 Accounting III (4 cr.)

 

ACT 412 Advanced Cost Accounting (3 cr.)

 

FIN 420 Financial Statement Analysis (3 cr.)

 

ACT 422 Advanced Federal Taxation (3 cr.)

 

FIN 424 Personal Financial Planning (3 cr.)

 

ACT 431 Accounting Information Systems (3 cr.)

 

ACT 441 Auditing (4 cr.)

 

ACT 482 Accounting for Non-Profit Enterprises
(3 cr.)

 

 

*Or other courses approved by the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Business.

 

Business Administration Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

20

ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I

3

ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II

3

MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management

3

MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing

3

FIN 351 Management of Financial Resources

3

Electives*
Choose any ACT, CIS, IS, FIN, MGT, MKT or OIS courses except ACT 201, ACT 202, MGT 240, MKT 230 and FIN 351.

5

 

*Or other courses approved by the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Business.

 

Computer Information Systems Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

20

CIS/CS/IS Electives

20

 

A program of CIS, CS or IS courses must be approved by both the major and minor advisers. A copy of the approved minor is then sent to the Degree Audits Office.  Modifications in the program may be made only with the approval of both the minor and major advisers.

CIS minors must earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each CIS/CS/IS course applying to their CIS minor.

 

Finance Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

20

Required Courses

10

ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I

3

FIN 351 Mgt of Financial Resources

3

FIN 354 Money and Capital Markets

4

Electives*
Choose from the following:

10

ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II (3 cr.)

 

ACT 321 Federal Income Taxation (4 cr.)

 

FIN 352 Financial Management (3 cr.)

 

ACT 420 Financial Statement Analysis (3 cr.)

 

FIN 424 Personal Financial Management (3 cr.)

 

FIN 458 International Financial Management
(3 cr.)

 

FIN 461 Management of Financial Institutions
(3 cr.)

 

FIN 462 Investment Analysis (4cr.)

 

FIN 463 Portfolio Management (3 cr.)

 

FIN 355 Principles of Insurance (3 cr.)

 

FIN 450 Estate Planning (3 cr.)

 

FIN 460 Employee Benefits (3 cr.)

 

ACT 482 Accounting Non-Profit Enterprises
(3 cr.)

 

 

*Or other courses approved by the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Business.

 

Labor Relations Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

20

Required Courses

12

MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management

3

MGT 421 Labor Law

3

MGT 343 Human Resource Management

3

MGT 424 Collective Bargaining

3

Electives*
Choose from the following:

8

MGT 419 Seminar in Human Resource Management (4 cr.)

 

MGT 412 Compensation Administration (3 cr.)

 

MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business (3 cr.)

 

EC 415 Labor Economics (4 cr.)

 

PS 332 Administrative Law (4 cr.)

 

MGT 417 Organizational Theory (3 cr.)

 

HS 337 or EC 337 American Economic History
(4 cr.)

 

ACT 202 Accounting Concepts for Management
(4 cr.)

 

 

*Or other courses approved by the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Business.

 

Management Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

20

Required Courses

9

MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management

3

MGT 343 Human Resource Management

3

MGT 417 Organizational Theory

3

Electives*
Choose from the following:

11

ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I (3 cr.)

 

ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II (3 cr.)

 

MGT 225 Operations Management (3 cr.)

 

MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business (3 cr.)

 

MGT 327 Random Models In Business (3 cr.)

 

MGT 412 Compensation Administration (3 cr.)

 

MGT 414 Small Enterprise Management (3 cr.)

 

MGT 419 Seminar in Human Resource Management (3 cr.)

 

MGT 422 Business and Government Policy (3 cr.)

 

MGT 475 International Business (3 cr.)

 

MGT 495 Special Topics in Management (1-3 cr.)

 

 

*Or other courses approved by the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Business.

 

Marketing Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

20

Required Courses

11

MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing

3

MKT 230R Introduction to Marketing Recitation

1

MKT 335 Consumer Behavior Analysis

3

MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management

3

MGT 240R Introduction to Management Recitation

1

Electives*
Choose from the following:

9

MKT 331 Retail Administration (3 cr.)

 

MKT 337 Marketing Channels (3 cr.)

 

MKT 410 Sales Management (3 cr.)

 

MKT 411 Personal Selling (3 cr.)

 

MGT 414 Small Enterprise Management (3 cr.)

 

MKT 430 Services Marketing (3 cr.)

 

MKT 432 Advertising and Sales Promotion (3 cr.)

 

MKT 466 International Marketing (3 cr.)

 

MGT 475 International Business (3 cr.)

 

MKT 495 Special Topics in Marketing (1-3 cr.)

 

 

*Or other courses approved by the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Business.

 

Office Services Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

24

Required Courses

16

OIS 161 Word Processing I

4

OIS 183 Business Administrative Procedures

4

OIS 185 Introductory Software Applications

4

OIS 263 Business Document Editing

4

Electives*
Choose from the following:

8

IS 105 Presentation/Multimedia Software (1 cr.)

 

IS 107 Beginning Desktop Publishing (1 cr.)

 

IS 120 Computer Concepts (2 cr.)

 

IS 207 Advanced Desktop Publishing (1 cr.)

 

IS 208 Web Page Development (1 cr.)

 

OIS 121 Introduction to Business (4 cr.)

 

MGT 344 Managerial Communications (3 cr.)

 

 

*Or other courses approved by the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Business.

 


Registrar's Office, 301 Cohodas Administration Building
1401 Presque Isle Ave | Marquette, MI 49855 | 1-800-682-9797
Technical questions? E-mail webhelp@nmu.edu
Admissions questions? E-mail admiss@nmu.edu

©2003 by the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University
Page created by: Kimber Olli of Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University is an AA/EO Institution.

Northern is Michigan's only participant in IBM's ThinkPad University Program. ThinkPad is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 15, 2003