The business and management program is designed to help you develop fundamental skills in areas such as accounting, marketing, and finance. Each of these functional areas, along with courses in small-group interaction and organizational behavior, provides the context for you to learn to analyze relationships, make decisions, solve problems, and interact effectively in group situations.
We emphasize active learning in our program — case studies, simulations, videotaping, and “in-basket” exercises. In addition, internships and fieldwork in business, industry, and not-for-profit institutions offer a valuable opportunity to apply your knowledge in an organizational setting and develop and practice your communication and interpersonal skills.
As you progress through the program, you are able to identify more comprehensively the problems and opportunities that can develop at work. You also become more skillful in gathering and interpreting financial and research information available to businesses and other organizations. This information helps you measure progress and plan further activities.
As an advanced student, you integrate and apply your analytic and problem-solving skills to off-campus and applied research situations. You learn how to take effective action when confronted with multiple problems and challenges. And you learn how to function effectively as a member of a team to achieve both organizational and personal goals.
Finally, because you seldom face situations in which you have all the necessary information or are in complete control of all the resources, you are helped to practice decision making in the face of these risks.
Students who choose the accelerated program can earn a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in just five years. You’ll benefit from Alverno’s distinctive, hands-on curriculum and will start building your professional network, all while saving time and money. Before beginning your senior year of undergraduate studies, you can apply for admission to the MBA program and count 12 credits toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. By taking graduate-level courses as an undergraduate and taking two elective courses during the summer after your senior year, you can then go on to earn a master’s degree after one year of study.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Requirements | ||
| Behavioral Sci | Take GLS-200, POL-225, PSY-110, SOC 101 or SW-250 | |
| MGT-100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGT-201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT-202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT-210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MGT-211 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT-212 | Business Math | 3 |
| MGT-279 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Intermediate Requirements | ||
| PPS-229 | Career & Internship Planning | 1 |
| MGT-216 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| MGT-221 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT-250 | Business Models & Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| MGT-300 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MGT-310 | Finance | 3 |
| MGT-314 | Operations and Logistics | 3 |
| MGT-370 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT-380 | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| INTERN-383 | Internship Seminar | 2 |
| MGT-399 | Formal Introduction to Advanced Work | 0 |
| Advanced Requirements | ||
| MGT-400 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGT-410 | Business Strategy & Planning | 3 |
| MGT-412 | Business Capstone II | 3 |
| MGT-483 | Advanced Internship Seminar | 2 |
| MGT Elective | Management (MGT) Elective | 15-18 |
The Academic Map below should be used for planning purposes only. All official graduation requirements are listed on a student's Academic Evaluation. Course Sequence is subject to change. All students must complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a Bachelors Degree.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AC-151 | Initial Social Interaction Assessment | 0 |
| CM-120 | Communication Seminar 1 | 4 |
| FSS 100 Level | Any FSS-125 First Semester Seminar (FSS) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/fss | 2 |
| ILA-100 | Introduction to the Liberal Arts @ Alverno | 0 |
| MGT-100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGT-210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| QL-122 | Quantitative Literacy in Modern World | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BSC-215 | Working in Diverse Groups | 2 |
| CM-125 | Communication Seminar 2 | 3 |
| FA 100 Level | Any FA-100 Intro to the Arts (FA) from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/fa | 4 |
| MGT-201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT-212 | Business Math | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ADV-299 | Intermediate Level Event | 0 |
| CM-225 | Communication Seminar 3 | 3 |
| HUM 100 Level | Any HUM-150 Intro to the Humanities (HUM) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/hum | 4 |
| MGT-211 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT-216 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| PPS-229 | Career & Internship Planning | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT-202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT-221 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT-250 | Business Models & Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| MGT-279 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Behavioral Sci | Take GLS-200, POL-225, PSY-110, SOC 101 or SW-250 | 3-4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HFA 210 Elective | Any HFA-210 Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) elective | 2 |
| MGT-300 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MGT-370 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| NSMT and Lab | Gen Ed Science Course with Lab | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEC 300 Level | Any GEC-300 Globally Effective Citizenship (GEC) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/gec | 3 |
| HFA 310 Elective | Any HFA-310 Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) elective | 2 |
| INTERN-383 | Internship Seminar | 2 |
| MGT-310 | Finance | 3 |
| MGT-399 | Formal Introduction to Advanced Work | 0 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT-314 | Operations and Logistics | 3 |
| MGT-400 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGT-412 | Business Capstone II | 3 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective | Any additional HFA-210, HFA-310, HFA-250, or any other Arts, Humanities or Social Science at 300 level or higher | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT-380 | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGT-410 | Business Strategy & Planning | 3 |
| MGT-483 | Advanced Internship Seminar | 2 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 121-122 | |
The Academic Map below should be used for planning purposes only. All official graduation requirements are listed on a student's Academic Evaluation. Course Sequence is subject to change. All students must complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a Bachelors Degree.
Students in the final year of their bachelor's degree will begin taking MBA courses and transition to the MBA program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AC-151 | Initial Social Interaction Assessment | 0 |
| CM-120 | Communication Seminar 1 | 4 |
| FSS 100 Level | Any FSS-125 First Semester Seminar (FSS) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/fss | 2 |
| ILA-100 | Introduction to the Liberal Arts @ Alverno | 0 |
| MGT-100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGT-210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| QL-122 | Quantitative Literacy in Modern World | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BSC-215 | Working in Diverse Groups | 2 |
| CM-125 | Communication Seminar 2 | 3 |
| FA 100 Level | Any FA-100 Intro to the Arts (FA) from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/fa | 4 |
| MGT-201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT-212 | Business Math | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ADV-299 | Intermediate Level Event | 0 |
| CM-225 | Communication Seminar 3 | 3 |
| HUM 100 Level | Any HUM-150 Intro to the Humanities (HUM) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/hum | 4 |
| MGT-211 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT-216 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| PPS-229 | Career & Internship Planning | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT-202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT-221 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT-250 | Business Models & Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| MGT-279 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Behavioral Sci | Take GLS-200, POL-225, PSY-110, SOC 101 or SW-250 | 3-4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HFA 210 Elective | Any HFA-210 Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) elective | 2 |
| MGT-300 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MGT-370 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| NSMT and Lab | Gen Ed Science Course with Lab | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEC 300 Level | Any GEC-300 Globally Effective Citizenship (GEC) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/gec | 3 |
| HFA 310 Elective | Any HFA-310 Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) elective | 2 |
| INTERN-383 | Internship Seminar | 2 |
| MGT-310 | Finance | 3 |
| MGT-399 | Formal Introduction to Advanced Work | 0 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART/HUM Elective | Any HFA-210, HFA-310, or HFA-250 from Arts (A), Humanities (HUM) or Social Science (SSC) at 300 level or higher | 3-4 |
| MGT-314 | Operations and Logistics | 3 |
| MBA-508 | Integrated Management | 3 |
| MBA-509 | Financial & Managerial Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| MGT-412 | Business Capstone II | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT-380 | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MBA-510 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MBA-511 | Financial Analysis & Decision Making | 3 |
| MGT-483 | Advanced Internship Seminar | 2 |
| MGT Course | Management (MGT) Concentration course | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |