Edition ID
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Start Date
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Years
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Marketing Major

This major provides a theoretical base as well as working applications of marketing. Growing domestic and global populations, increasing demands for a wide range of products and services in modern society, and technology and media advancements 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 include product consultant, sales representative, marketing manager, retail store buyer, research analyst and advertising professional.

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/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers…

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Business Core*32
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I 4
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II 4
FIN 351 Financial Management I 4
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business 4
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management 4
MGT 325 Operations Management 4
MGT 344 Managerial Communication 4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing 4

Marketing32
Marketing Core Courses20
CIS 222 Quantitative Business Problem Solving 4
MGT 425 Business Research 4
MKT 335 Consumer Behavior Analysis (4 cr.) or4
     MKT 430 Services Marketing (4 cr.)
MKT 435 Marketing Strategy Seminar 4
MKT 438 Marketing Management or4
     MKT 466 International Marketing (4 cr.)
Marketing Electives12
Choose from the following:
CIS 440 Management Information Systems (4 cr.)
MGT 228 Customer Service (2 cr.)
MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business (4 cr.)
MGT 327 Random Models in Business (4 cr.)
MGT 475 International Business (4 cr.)
MKT 310 Marketing for Entrepreneurship (4 cr.)
MKT 331 Retailing and Supply Chain Management (4 cr.)
MKT 335 Consumer Behavior Analysis (4 cr.)
MKT 360 Controversial Issues in Marketing and Management (4 cr.)
MKT 411 Professional Selling (4 cr.)
MKT 430 Services Marketing (4 cr.)
MKT 432 Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications (4 cr.)
MKT 438 Marketing Management (4 cr.)
MKT 466 International Marketing (4 cr.)
MKT 470 E-Commerce and Digital Marketing (4 cr.)
MKT 491 Internship in Marketing (1 - 4 cr.)
MKT 495 Special Topics in Marketing (1 - 4 cr.)

Other Required Courses28
EC 201 Microeconomic Principles 4
EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles 4
MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [QUAR] 4
MA 113 Finite Mathematics [QUAR] 4
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychological Science [SCII] 4
SO 101 Introductory Sociology [PERS] or4
     SO 113 Social Problems (4 cr.) [PERS]
SP 100 Public Address [EFFC] 4

*Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

This major does not require a minor.

Management Major - Bachelor of Science

This program’s objectives are to provide a theoretical base as well as the working applications of management; the ability to critically evaluate managerial actions; and the ability to apply managerial decision-making skills to future situations. 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.

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
Business Core*32
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I 4
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II 4
FIN 351 Financial Management I 4
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business 4
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management 4
MGT 325 Operations Management 4
MGT 344 Managerial Communication 4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing 4

Management32
CIS 222 Quantitative Business Problem Solving 4
MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business or4
     MGT 327 Random Models in Business (4 cr.)
MGT 343 Human Resource Management 4
MGT 436 Strategic Management 4
Management Electives16
Choose from the following:
CIS 440 Management Information Systems (4 cr.)
MGT 121 Introduction to Business (4 cr.) [PERS]
MGT 215 Entrepreneurship (4 cr.)
MGT 228 Customer Service (2 cr.)
MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business (4 cr.)
MGT 327 Random Models in Business (4 cr.)
MGT 341 Event Planning (2 cr.)
MGT 342 Event Management (2 cr.)
MGT 355 Methods of Training (4 cr.)
MGT 360 Controversial Issues in Marketing and Management (4 cr.)
MGT 412 Compensation Design and Administration (4 cr.)
MGT 414 Small Enterprise Management (4 cr.)
MGT 419 Seminar in Human Resource Management (4 cr.)
MGT 424 Conflict Management and Collective Bargaining (4 cr.)
MGT 425 Business Research (4 cr.)
MGT 475 International Business (4 cr.)
MGT 491 Internship in Management (1 - 4 cr.)
MGT 495 Special Topics in Management (1 - 4 cr.)
MGT 498 Directed Study in Management (1 - 4 cr.)

Other Required Courses28
EC 201 Microeconomic Principles 4
EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles 4
MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [QUAR] 4
MA 113 Finite Mathematics [QUAR] 4
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychological Science [SCII] 4
SO 101 Introductory Sociology [PERS] or4
     SO 113 Social Problems (4 cr.) [PERS]
SP 100 Public Address [EFFC] or4
     SP 110 Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.) [INTT]

*Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

This major does not require a minor.

Financial Management Major

The financial management major provides students with basic competency in the functional area of financial management. The program provides students with an educational foundation that is needed to prepare for professional exams and national licenses in financial analysis, insurance, banking, and other financial areas. This major combines the applications of analytical skills to the problems facing financial managers, financial institutions, individual investors while developing an understanding of the risks and rewards of the world’s financial markets. This program leads to careers in business, deposit and commercial banking, investment banking, securities markets, financial planning and entrepreneurship.

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/financial-analysts.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40

*Note: Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

This major does not require a minor.

Entrepreneurship Major

This major is designed for students who desire to develop their own businesses. It provides 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 cash flow of a new business, and understand the legal issues related to entrepreneurial endeavors. The market potential of the entrepreneurship graduate is almost infinite.

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/business-and-financial/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40

*Note: Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

This major does not require a minor.

Business Analytics Major

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. 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.

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

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/computer-and-information-technology/information-security…

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40

*Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

This major does not require a minor.

Loss Prevention Management Major

On-Campus and Online through NMU Global Campus

The loss prevention management major is primarily designed for specialists and managers in loss prevention who desire a baccalaureate degree based on the concepts, series and best practices associated with the field.

All criminal justice and loss prevention courses used for the loss prevention major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
 

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Criminal Justice department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40

*Other approved LPM course work (e.g. transfer or newly approved LPM or CJ courses) at the 200-400 level, not listed, may be used to satisfy the requirements in the LPM elective area.

Notes:

1. This degree requires an overall 2.0 GPA.

2. All loss prevention and criminal justice courses used in the major or criminal justice minor require a minimum grade of "C".

This major does not require a minor.

Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate

This program is intended for certified law enforcement officers. The curriculum includes course work and hands-on experiences to enhance the officers’ training. In-service training is offered through the Public Safety Institute, Northern Michigan University.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Public Safety Institute and Regional Police Academy department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/home.htm

Total Credits Required 16

For program information, contact the Public Safety Institute,
131 Jacobetti Center, 906-227-1408.

This advanced law enforcement certificate may be earned through the satisfactory completion of any 16 credit hours of unduplicated PSLE prefix courses. However, PSLE 010 Legal Update Training may be counted for a maximum of two of the 16 required credit hours.

Secondary Education English Minor

Students interested in teaching English at the secondary level are urged to pursue the major in English instead of the minor.

Students with minor in secondary education English must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the English department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required 28

Grade earned in methods course(s) is calculated with courses in the professional education sequence in the major.

Radiography - Associate of Applied Science

Extended A.A.S. Degree Program

This program prepares students for an entry-level position as a registered radiographer. Radiographers use radiation equipment to produce images of the tissues, organs, bones, and vessels of the body, as prescribed by physicians, to assist in the diagnosis of disease or injury.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm

Total Credits Required 90

Clinical Laboratory Techniques Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-and-clinical-laboratory-technologists…

Total Credits Required 20
20 credits of CLS courses. No more than 4 credits in Directed Studies or CLS 391 may be used.
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