Program Purpose
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Business is a career-oriented degree that allows students to tailor their business program to meet their career goals and interest. The program design offers flexibility and will enable students to capitalize on previous college credits, work experience, military training, and other sources of prior credit while building additional stackable credentials. Students will experience fundamental business concepts such as Communications, Management, Marketing, Analytics, Problem Solving, Strategy, and business tools such as Microsoft and Excel. With a curriculum that offers generous elective options, students can build an individualized and in-demand educational pathway by choosing elective credits from various programs.
Students will be prepared for a range of business positions in the public and private sector, the trades sector, healthcare, nonprofit agencies, businesses, and the service industry.
Program of Study
The Applied Business courses will be offered in both an online and face-to-face format over a seven week period. Most core courses are offered in the "hybrid" format, which includes 20 hours of classroom instruction and at least 20 hours of online instruction.
Cooperative Learning Experiences
Cooperative learning experiences (co-ops) are available in the Applied Business program utilizing elective courses approved by the Program Chair. Depending on the co-op experience available and the student’s course completion schedule, other courses may also be completed as a co-op. Each co-op experience is expected to last for two consecutive semesters and earn the student six credits toward their 120 credit degree.
To be eligible for the co-op the student must have completed 60 credits and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The student must contact the office of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) one semester before they would like to begin their co-op assignment. Once an opportunity description is secured, the WIL office will seek credit approval of the experience from the Applied Business Program Chair.
Program Competencies
In addition to achieving the Wilmington University undergraduate graduation competencies given in the Academic Information section of the catalog, each graduating student will be able to:
- Apply appropriate business decision-making practices and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems in business environments using a multi-functional approach.
- Demonstrate business concepts, teamwork, and communication skills within the course of study to an inclusive and interactive business culture.
- Define, explain, and correctly use the terms, concepts, and principles in the disciplines of management, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, organizational behavior, and strategy.
- Identify and summarize the legal and ethical obligations for working within the social environment of businesses.
- Exemplify proficiency in the use of business and analytics tools to increase profitability and functional efficiencies.
Minimum Grade Policy
College of Business programs require a minimum grade of "C" for all program core courses. Applied Business majors receiving a grade lower than "C" in any program core course must retake that course.
Curriculum
English Composition (12 credits)
Humanities Electives (6 credits)
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 |
Social Science Electives (6 credits)
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| | | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| OR | | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Mathematics (3 credits)
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
Natural Science Elective (3 or 4 credits)
| | Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
Computer Operations (3 credits)
| CTA 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
Critical Analysis (3 credits)
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
Citizenship (3 credits)
Business Core (21 credits)
Applied Business Core (60 credits)
Students may take 20 Business Electives of their choice to complete the Bachelor of Science in Applied Business degree program.
Certain electives may require pre-requisites prior to registration; therefore, consulting with an advisor or Program Chair is highly recommended before registering for elective courses.
Required courses:
| BLA 303 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| FIN 300 | Applied Concepts in Accounting and Finance | 3 |
Choose one of the following two courses:
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
| OR | | |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Applied Business program who have earned less than 16 credits of undergraduate coursework are required to take
FYE 101.
Upper Level Business Electives (21 credits)
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
Free Electives (30 credits)
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
Applied Business with a Concentration in Construction Management
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Business with a Concentration in Construction Management is designed to prepare construction tradespeople and construction workers, who have completed an apprenticeship or have related experience, for supervisory and management careers in the construction industry. This program includes in-depth discussions of applying motivational leadership, managing teams, recognizing and working within different organizational cultures and effective negotiation and public speaking skills. This concentration will also include the details of effective project management, the concepts of accounting and finance as they apply to the construction industry, and the functions of the human resources department, including OSHA regulations, compliances, and the laws governing the construction industry.
Required Courses (15 credits)
| BBM 371 | Employee Relations for Construction Managers | 3 |
| BBM 372 | Construction Accounting and Financial Management | 3 |
| BBM 373 | Construction Site Safety | 3 |
| BBM 374 | Law and Regulation in Construction Management | 3 |
| BBM 375 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
Applied Business Completion Degree
What is a Completion Degree?
A completion degree is a personalized version of a bachelor's degree created exclusively for students who have completed an associate degree at an accredited institution. Completion degrees are available for most Wilmington University Bachelor of Science degrees. A student who expects to transfer a completed associate's degree should communicate with a Wilmington University academic advisor before registering for courses. A transcript with documentation of the conferred degree must be received by Wilmington University to confirm eligibility.
Curriculum
Applied Business Core
| BBA 301 | Intro to Business Analytics | 3 |
| BBM 301 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BBM 402 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BMK 305 | Marketing | 3 |
| BLA 303 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| FIN 300 | Applied Concepts in Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| MAT 312 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
| | Business Elective | 3 |
Certain electives may require prerequisites prior to registration; therefore, consulting with an advisor or Program Chair is highly recommended before registering for elective courses.
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for the completion degree in Applied Business:
CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving
ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics
ENG 121 English Composition I
ENG 122 English Composition II
BBM 201 Principles of Management
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics