2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

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

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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…

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

On-Campus and Online through NMU Global Campus

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

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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…

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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…

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.