All management minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 20 |
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2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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IS minors must earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each CS/CIS/IS course applying to their IS minor.
All information systems minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-spe…
| Total Credits Required | 20 |
| CIS 100 Computer Concepts in Modern Society | 4 |
| CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems or | 4 |
| CIS 112 Microsoft Applications for Business Students (2 cr.) and | |
| CIS 212 Computer Assisted Problem Solving for Business (2 cr.) | |
| CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| Electives | 8 |
| CIS/CS/IS Electives; at least 2 credits must be at the 300 level or above. |
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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All business minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 20 |
| Required Courses | 12 |
| ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management | 4 |
| MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing | 4 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Choose two courses from the following: | |
| ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II (4 cr.) | |
| CIS 222 Quantitative Business Problem Solving (4 cr.) | |
| FIN 224 Personal Financial Management (4 cr.) | |
| FIN 351 Financial Management I (4 cr.) | |
| MGT 121 Introduction to Business (4 cr.) [PERS] | |
| MGT 215 Entrepreneurship (4 cr.) | |
| MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business (4 cr.) | |
| MGT 344 Managerial Communication (4 cr.) | |
Note: This minor is for non-business majors only.
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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All accounting minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm
| Total Credits Required | 20 |
| ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II | 4 |
| ACT 301 Financial Accounting I | 4 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Choose from the following: | |
| ACT 302 Financial Accounting II (4 cr.) | |
| ACT 311 Cost Accounting (4 cr.) | |
| ACT 321 Federal Income Taxation (4 cr.) | |
| ACT 403 Accounting III (4 cr.) | |
| ACT 422 Advanced Federal Taxation (4 cr.) | |
| ACT 431 Accounting Information Systems (4 cr.) | |
| ACT 441 Auditing (4 cr.) | |
| ACT 482 Accounting for Non-Profit Enterprises (4 cr.) | |
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information.
This certificate program provides a focused educational experience for office support personnel, including 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.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 30 |
| Liberal Studies | 4 |
| EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC] | 4 |
| Technical Concentration | 26 |
| OIS 161 Document Input and Processing * | 4 |
| OIS 183 Business Administrative Procedures | 4 |
| OIS 185 Introductory Software Applications | 4 |
| OIS 244 Applied Business Communication | 4 |
| OIS 250 Desktop Publishing Principles | 2 |
| OIS 261 Advanced Document Processing | 4 |
| OIS 263 Business Document Editing | 4 |
| * Students who do not possess the prerequisite skills necessary to enroll in OIS 161 must take OIS 101 and OIS 103. | |
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information.
This program provides 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. Administrative/technical positions include medical transcriptionist, medical coder, health unit coordinator, office manager and administrative assistant.
Associate degree students must earn a 2.00 grade point average in all business courses.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 66 |
| General Education | 8 |
| EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC] | 4 |
| General Education Elective* | 4 |
| Required Courses in Major | 46 |
| Associate Degree Core | 26 |
| ACT 201 Practical Accounting Procedures | 4 |
| OIS 161 Document Input and Processing | 4 |
| OIS 183 Business Administrative Procedures | 4 |
| OIS 185 Introductory Software Applications | 4 |
| OIS 244 Applied Business Communication | 4 |
| OIS 250 Desktop Publishing Principles | 2 |
| OIS 285 Advanced Software Applications and Integration | 4 |
| Health Information Core | 20 |
| OIS 266 Medical Transcription | 4 |
| OIS 270 Health Information Processing | 4 |
| OIS 271 Medical Office Procedures and Billing | 4 |
| OIS 273 Medical Coding | 4 |
| Other Required Courses | 12 |
| OIS 261 Advanced Document Processing | 4 |
| OIS 263 Business Document Editing | 4 |
| OIS 293 Integrated Office | 4 |
*The General Education elective must be taken outside the College of Business.
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information
This program provides 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. The office support career field is projected to have one of the highest potentials for job growth through 2007.
Associate degree students must earn a 2.00 grade point average in all business courses.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 60 |
| General Education | 8 |
| EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC] | 4 |
| General Education Elective* | 4 |
| Associate Degree Core | 26 |
| ACT 201 Practical Accounting Procedures | 4 |
| OIS 161 Document Input and Processing | 4 |
| OIS 183 Business Administrative Procedures | 4 |
| OIS 185 Introductory Software Applications | 4 |
| OIS 244 Applied Business Communication | 4 |
| OIS 250 Desktop Publishing Principles | 2 |
| OIS 285 Advanced Software Applications and Integration | 4 |
| Other Required Courses | 20 |
| OIS 261 Advanced Document Processing | 4 |
| OIS 263 Business Document Editing | 4 |
| OIS 293 Integrated Office | 4 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Choose from the following: | |
| MGT 121 Introduction to Business (4 cr.) [PERS] | |
| MGT 215 Entrepreneurship (4 cr.) | |
| MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business (4 cr.) | |
| MGT 228 Customer Service (2 cr.) | |
| MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management (4 cr.) | |
| MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing (4 cr.) | |
| General Electives | 6 |
*The General Education elective must be taken outside of the College of Business.
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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This program 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. Career opportunities with this degree are numerous and may include 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.
Associate degree students must earn a 2.00 grade point average in all business courses.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 60 |
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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This program provides a basic foundation of knowledge in the computing area and the ability to apply computer theory to business applications especially in the area of cyber defense. Graduates find employment in organizations ranging from small firms to large corporations as computing technicians, security analysts, providers of help desk services and software trainers.
Associate degree students must earn a 2.00 grade point average in all business courses. Information Assurance and Cyber Defense associate degree students must earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each CS/CIS/IS course applying to their associate degree.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-spe…
| Total Credits Required | 60 |
*General Education electives must be taken outside the College of Business.
**If transfering to a CIS bachelor of science degree program after associate graduation, EC 201 and EC 202 should be taken as electives.
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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This 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 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 prerequisite course work for admission to the NMU College of Business, this program can take over four academic years to complete. To finish the program in a timely manner, students should select one of two options: (1) Attend GCC 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 GCC for two years, complete an associate degree in ski area management, and transfer to NMU to complete the bachelor’s degree.
Students must obtain a 2.00 GPA in their (combined) business core and major courses as well as a 2.00 cumulative Northern Michigan University GPA.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
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*Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.
This major does not require a minor.
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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