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General Studies Bachelor's Degree Online — Minor in Business

Curriculum

 
This program consists of 180 credits. Goodwin Academic Advisors for Online Undergraduate Program Students can conduct unofficial transfer credit reviews for anyone interested in our online undergraduate degree completion programs. To have your transcripts reviewed, you will need:
Please fax all transcripts/certifications along with the Transfer Credit Evaluation form to Goodwin Academic Advising at 215-895-4988.

Specialization 44 Credits (includes Minor in Business 24 Credits)
Minor in Business (24 credits) Students select six of the following courses:
ACCT 115Financial Accounting Foundations4.00 credits
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics4.00 credits
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics4.00 credits
FIN 301Introduction to Finance4.00 credits
MIS 300Management Information Systems4.00 credits
MKTG 301Introduction to Marketing Management4.00 credits
OPM 300Operations Management4.00 credits
ORGB 300Organizational Behavior4.00 credits
STAT 201Introduction to Business Statistics4.00 credits

Additional Related Coursework - 20 credits
NOTE: Coursework in the minor can be taken immediately, however formal admission to the minor us contingent upon completing 30 credits at Drexel with a 2.0 GPA.

English (12 credits)
COM 230Techniques of Speaking3.00 credits
ENGL 101Expository Writing and Reading3.00 credits
ENGL 102Persuasive Writing and Reading3.00 credits
ENGL 103Analytical Writing and Reading3.00 credits

Mathematics & Computers (12 credits)
CS 161Introduction to Computing3.00 credits
MATH 181Mathematical Analysis I3.00 credits
MATH 182Mathematical Analysis II3.00 credits
MATH 183Mathematical Analysis III3.00 credits

Natural Science (9 credits)
BIO 151Applied Biology3.00 credits
CHEM 151Applied Chemistry3.00 credits
PHYS 151Applied Physics3.00 credits

Liberal Studies (36 credits)
Students must complete 36 credits in Liberal Studies covering range of subject areas in the humanitites and/or social sciences; anthropology, economics, history, literature, music, art, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology.

Free Electives (67 credits)*
*Based upon transfer credits and professional goals, students may choose electives from other Goodwin College online majors such as Computing Technology, and Communications and Applied Technology or may pursue the Certificate in Retail Leadership. Contact your academic advisor for details.

Course Descriptions

ACCT 115 Financial Accounting Foundations - 4.00 credits

Introduces preparation of the income statement and the balance sheet. Covers analysis and recording of business transactions and a detailed study of accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

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ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics - 4.00 credits

Examines allocation of resources within an economy. Major topics include interaction of supply and demand in markets, consumer choice, cost structure of firms, and profit maximization for competitive forms as well as firms with market power.

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ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics - 4.00 credits

Examines measurement, growth, and fluctuation of aggregate economic activity. Includes national income accounting and explains determination of output, employment, and price level. Also provides an introduction to international economics, money and banking, and economic policy. Some or all pre-requisites may be taken as either a pre-requisite or co-requisite. Please see the department for more information.

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FIN 301 Introduction to Finance - 4.00 credits

Covers financial structure of a corporation, short-and long-term financial policies, sources and uses of capital funds, asset valuation, capital budgeting, and corporate growth.

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MIS 300 Management Information Systems - 4.00 credits

Provides a broad overview of computer technologies and issues involved in deploying computers in organizations. Develops functional knowledge of microcomputer use beyond computer literacy, and examines microcomputer hardware and software in detail. Examines networking issues, including the Internet, for their impact on businesses.

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MKTG 301 Introduction to Marketing Management - 4.00 credits

Provides a conceptual and applications-oriented framework for marketing decision-making in a dynamic environment. Emphasizes satisfying target customers and achieving organizational objectives through skillful blending of strategies in product development, pricing, promotion, and distribution.

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OPM 300 Operations Management - 4.00 credits

Provides students with an understanding of the transformation process, the primary function of every manufacturing/service organization, and how it adds value to the outputs. Discusses the decision-making process and techniques for planning and controlling the operations function.

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ORGB 300 Organizational Behavior - 4.00 credits

Provides conceptual understanding of various principles of management and organizational processes and the opportunity for skill-building in the areas of individual, interpersonal, and intergroup organizational behaviors. This is a writing intensive course.

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STAT 201 Introduction to Business Statistics - 4.00 credits

This introductory first course in business statistics focuses on applications of data analysis and statistics to business and economics. Topics covered include descriptive statistics and graphical presentation, probability, statistical inference, and simple regression. Applications to a variety of business settings and economic analysis is covered through practical data analysis examples.

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COM 230 Techniques of Speaking - 3.00 credits

A workshop course in improving public speaking skills. Provides experience in speeches of explanation, persuasion, and argument.

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ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading - 3.00 credits

Develops students' abilities to read and write expository academic discourse. Teaches students how to read with understanding; how to access print and technological sources; how to research, plan, draft, revise, and edit academic essays and reports. Requires students to write expository essay and to keep a journal to express their responses to material read and study in the course.

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ENGL 102 Persuasive Writing and Reading - 3.00 credits

Develops students' abilities to read and write persuasive academic discourse. Teaches students to think and read critically, to evaluate and use print and technological sources effectively, and to present a written argument effectively. Requires students to write persuasive essays and research papers and to keep a journal to express their responses to material read and studied in the course.

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ENGL 103 Analytical Writing and Reading - 3.00 credits

Develops students' skills in critical and analytical reading and writing through a study of literature. Teaches students techniques to help them understand and appreciate literature. Requires students to read, analyze, and write essays and research papers about selected works of poetry, drama, and fiction and to keep a journal to express their responses to the literature studied.

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CS 161 Introduction to Computing - 3.00 credits

Introduction to the computer as a tool for productivity and communications. Provides fluency in the use of industry-standard software for professional communications and presentations, data analysis, and telecommunication. Introduce automation and programming to enhance the effective use of computers and computer applications.

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MATH 181 Mathematical Analysis I - 3.00 credits

Covers set theory, coordinate systems and graphs, functions, linear programming (geometric approach), matrices and linear systems, and linear programming (algebraic approach). Required for architecture, business administration, and construction management students. Non-credit for engineering and science students. Fall, Winter.

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MATH 182 Mathematical Analysis II - 3.00 credits

Covers counting techniques, probability, statistics, and probability applications. Non-credit for engineering and science students. All terms.

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MATH 183 Mathematical Analysis III - 3.00 credits

Covers limits, rates of change, derivatives, applications of differentiation, exponential and logarithmic functions, integrals, techniques of integration, applications of integration. Non-credit for engineering and science students. All terms.

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BIO 151 Applied Biology - 3.00 credits

Provides an introduction to biology with an emphasis on application in modern society. Presents energy flow through biological systems as the focus through which genetics, cellular and tissue metabolism, and ecosystems can be analyzed and understood. Examines examples relevant to biotechnology, medical ethics, and ecological issues.

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CHEM 151 Applied Chemistry - 3.00 credits

For business majors. Covers physical and chemical properties of substances used in consumer products. Provides qualitative introduction to required principles, including atomic structure and the elements, bonding and compounds, and the chemistry of carbon compounds and polymers. Uses examples from the areas of food and nutrition, pharmacology, and the petrochemical industry.

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PHYS 151 Applied Physics - 3.00 credits

Non-calculus-based introductory physics for business majors. Covers basic mechanics and simple harmonic motion, followed by an introduction to more advanced topics such as relativity, electromagnetism, and quantum phenomena.

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