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.
Liberal Studies (36 credits)
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Students must complete 36 credits in Liberal Studies covering a range of subject areas in the humanities and/or social sciences: anthropology, economics, history, literature, music, art, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology.
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Free Electives (67 credits)*
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*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.
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Course Descriptions
ORGB 300 - Organizational Behavior
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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OPM 300 - Operations Management
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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MKTG 301 - Introduction to Marketing Management
(Pre-Requisites: ECON 212)
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. This is a writing intensive course.
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ACCT 115 - Financial Accounting
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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FIN 301 - Introductionto Finance
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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ENGL 101 - Expository Writing and Reading
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
(Pre-Requisites: ENGL 101)
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
(Pre-Requisites: ENGL 102)
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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MATH 181 - Mathematical Analysis I
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.
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MATH 182 - Mathematical Analysis II
(Pre-Requisites: MATH 181)
Covers counting techniques, probability, statistics, and probability applications. Non-credit for engineering and science students.
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BIO 151 - Applied Biology
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
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
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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ECON 201 - Principles of Economics I (Micro)
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 firms as well as firms with market power.
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ECON 202 - Principles of Economics II (Macro)
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.
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MIS 300 - Management Information Systems
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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COM 230- Techniques of Speaking
A workshop course in improving public speaking skills. Provides experience in speeches of explanation, persuasion, and argument.
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CS 161- Intro to Computing
Covers concepts of modern computing in the microcomputer context and programming techniques.
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STAT 201 - Business Statistics I
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 and statistical inference. Applications to a variety of business settings and economic analysis is covered through practical data analysis examples.
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