Suggested Sequence of Study
The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026.
When you’re ready to register for classes, visit Self-Service, Student Planning. This will show you your specific program requirements and how you’re doing so far.
Please note that course offerings and costs can change. See what’s included in the cost calculation.
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Semester 1
| Course |
Note |
Credits |
Cost |
| BUS-102 |
Introduction to Business
An introductory survey course which provides an overview of the major functions in business with relation to current social, economic, global, and environmental concerns.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| ENG-105 |
Composition I
Composition I emphasizes fluency, thesis-driven organization, the use of supporting details, and research techniques. Writing is approached as a recursive process that includes prewriting strategies, drafting, revising, and editing. The course helps students shape writing to serve readers' needs and define a sense of purpose in their writing. It also gives students strategies for reading college-level material.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score or equivalent.
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or COM-781 |
Written Communication in the Workplace
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MAT-772 |
Applied Math
This course is designed to present basic facts of arithmetic including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, English and metric measurement, ratio-proportion, percents, introduction to algebra, introduction to geometry, and applied statistics. Instruction includes use of scientific hand-held calculators and emphasis placed on critical thinking, problem solving skills.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Assessment score required.
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or MAT-110 |
Math for Liberal Arts
This is a one semester, liberal arts mathematics course that satisfies the minimum general education requirement for math. The course is designed to impart math skills which are helpful in everyday life as well as to expose students to areas of mathematics they may not have seen before. Topics include problem-solving skills, set theory, algebra, consumer mathematics, probability, and statistics. Other topics may be included.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or MAT-121 |
College Algebra
This course provides an intensified study of algebraic techniques and prepares students for future study in mathematics. The central theme is the concept of functions, their properties, graphs and applications. Functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic.
Lecture Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-102. Or equivalent placement score.
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4 |
$900.00 |
| or MAT-128 |
Precalculus
This one-semester pre-calculus course is intended for the student with a solid algebra background who intends to take calculus. It is also beneficial (but not required) for the student to have a background in trigonometry. The course will emphasize functions using an analytical, numerical, and graphical approach. The student will study linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions along with their applications.
Lecture Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate Placement Test Scores: ACT Math Score of 25 OR Compass Score of 51-100 in the College Algebra Domain or 31-50 in the Trigonometry Domain.
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4 |
$900.00 |
| or MAT-134 |
Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
The second course of a two-semester pre-calculus sequence. Topics include trigonometry and applications, vectors, analytic geometry, and polar and parametric equations.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-121. Or equivalent placement score.
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or MAT-156 |
Statistics
This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or MAT-210 |
Calculus I
The first in a calculus sequence, this course covers topics including functions and their graphs, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, and integrals.
Lecture Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-128 or MAT-134. Or appropriate placement scores: ACT 27; COMPASS TRIGONOMETRY 51-100.
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4 |
$900.00 |
| MKT-110 |
Principles of Marketing
An overview of the processes, problems and activities associated with the planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to create exchanges.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MKT-160 |
Principles of Retailing
Organized learning activities emphasize the status of retail environments, operations, locations, merchandising, pricing and promotions.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| SDV-108 |
The College Experience
This course is designed to orient students to the college campus, resources, services, and expectations. This course also provides a brief overview and practice of study skills and academic strategies.
Lecture Hours: 16
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1 |
$225.00 |
Total Credits: 16
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,600.00
Semester 2
- Minimum credits required: 1
| Course |
Note |
Credits |
Cost |
| CSC-110 |
Introduction to Computers
This is an introductory course that surveys a variety of topics to include history, hardware, software, terminology, communications, computer ethics, and societal impact of computers. In addition to computer literacy, students will complete hands-on modules using operating systems, word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software; such as Microsoft Office programs.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or CSC-116 |
Information Computing
This course presents the basic concepts of information systems and computer literacy. The course incorporates theory as well as hands-on practice, which focuses on spreadsheets and database management systems (DBMS).
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
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3 |
$675.00 |
| ECN-110 |
Introduction to Economics
This is a one-semester survey course covering basic economic issues and applications. The course includes such topics as supply, demand, pricing and production decisions by firms, consumer decision making, national income and output determination, unemployment and inflation, Classical and Keynesian theories, money and banking, and fiscal and monetary policies. International issues will also be discussed. (No credit given if credit earned in ECN120 or ECN130.)
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or ECN-120 |
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of supply and demand and the price mechanism will be presented. Descriptions and interactions of the consumer, business, government, and international sectors will be studied as well as their effects on output, employment, and growth in the economy. The course includes a study of the banking system and monetary policy, fiscal policy, economic growth, differing macroeconomic viewpoints, and international issues.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or ECN-130 |
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of supply and demand, elasticity, and pricing will be studied. The course includes such topics as resource allocation of firms, pricing and output decisions in different market structures, and consumer choice theory. International issues and the world economy will be integrated into the course.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MKT-121 |
Digital Marketing
The course examines how traditional marketing principles apply in a digital landscape. Students will explore key digital channels, including websites, social media, search engines, email, mobile marketing, and analytics.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$ |
| MKT-140 |
Principles of Selling
Planned learning activities and experiences emphasize the psychology of selling, the selling process, sales techniques, and selling as a professional career.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| SPC-101 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
This course introduces students to the oral communication process and how it affects human interaction There will be an emphasis on developing interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. Students will be involved in activities that provide opportunity for the understanding and improvement of their oral communication skills.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
Total Credits: 15
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $4,050.00
Semester 3
| Course |
Note |
Credits |
Cost |
| ACC-115 |
Introduction to Accounting
This course presents the fundamental concepts, procedures, and applications of the accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses. The proprietorship form of ownership is studied. Topics include the special journals, payroll accounting, and accounting for cash.
Lecture Hours: 64
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4 |
$900.00 |
| or ACC-152 |
Financial Accounting
Introduces the basic concepts and procedures of accounting including the accounting cycle, merchandise accounting, internal control, long-term and contingent liabilities, corporate accounting and the collection of data for external reporting. Includes the preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Lecture Hours: 64
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4 |
$900.00 |
| BUS-295 |
Workplace Professionalism
This course prepares students to enter the workplace with the skills required in a professional setting. This course will cover workplace behaviors such as communicating professionally, conflict resolution, accountability, and business etiquette. Students will also learn to prepare job application materials including cover letters, resumes, and interviews.
Lecture Hours: 32
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2 |
$450.00 |
| MGT-101 |
Principles of Management
A study of current theory and practice of leading a complex business organization toward the accomplishment of organizational objectives.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MKT-182 |
Customer Relationship Management
This course explores the principles and practices of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in today's dynamic business environment. Students will learn how to effectively manage customer interactions, build long-term relationships, and enhance customer satisfaction through strategic CRM techniques.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$ |
| PSY-102 |
Human and Work Relations
Human Relations is the study of self and social behavior. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of social science theories and research for the development of effective interpersonal and organizational relationships.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or PSY-111 |
Introduction to Psychology
This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis in such areas as learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| or SOC-110 |
Introduction to Sociology
This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
Total Credits: 18
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,375.00
Semester 4
| Course |
Note |
Credits |
Cost |
| BUS-183 |
Business Law
An introduction to the principles of law as they relate to business. This course includes an overview of our court system, sources of law, ethics and social responsibility, contracts, warranties, real property, landlord and tenant, negotiable instruments, and agency. Emphasis is placed on exploring the law as it affects businesses and individuals.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MGT-170 |
Human Resource Management
A study of the theory, principles, concepts and practices of developing and utilizing personnel within business organizations.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MKT-152 |
Advertising and Visual Merchandising
This course presents the fundamentals of advertising and visual merchandising as promotional tools. It incorporates the Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) concept.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
Total Credits: 15
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,375.00
Marketing Electives
| Course |
Note |
Credits |
Cost |
| ACC-116 |
Introduction to Accounting II
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Accounting (ACC-115) emphasizing the principles of accrual accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting for corporations and a manufacturing business. Topics include accounting for receivables, inventory, and long-term assets.
Lecture Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in ACC-115 or ACC-152.
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4 |
$900.00 |
| ACC-156 |
Managerial Accounting
Surveys the basic concepts and procedures of accounting to include managerial, manufacturing and cost accounting for decision making.
Lecture Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in ACC-152.
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4 |
$900.00 |
| BUS-180 |
Business Ethics
This course is an introduction to ethical decision making in business. There is an examination of individual, organizational, and macrolevel issues in business ethics. This course does not determine correct ethical action; it is designed to assist the potential businessperson to make more informed ethical decisions on a daily basis. Dilemmas, real life situations and cases provide an opportunity for you to use concepts in the assignments and to resolve ethical issues. Since there is no universal agreement on the correct ethical business norms, critical thinking and informed decision making are emphasized.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| BUS-210 |
Business Statistics
Application and interpretation of probability and statistics as they relate to business problems; design of experiment, descriptive statistics, sampling, estimation, correlation, linear regression, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variances.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): MAT-156 or equivalent or appropriate placement score.
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3 |
$675.00 |
| BUS-220 |
Introduction to International Business
This course focuses on marketing management problems, techniques, and strategies needed within the world marketplace. Understanding a country’s cultural and environmental impact is emphasized. Worldwide consumerism, economic and social development, the spread of multinational corporations, business ethics, cultural diversity, and current economic and marketing issues will be examined.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| COM-140 |
Introduction to Mass Media
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3 |
$675.00 |
| ECN-120 |
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of supply and demand and the price mechanism will be presented. Descriptions and interactions of the consumer, business, government, and international sectors will be studied as well as their effects on output, employment, and growth in the economy. The course includes a study of the banking system and monetary policy, fiscal policy, economic growth, differing macroeconomic viewpoints, and international issues.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| ECN-130 |
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of supply and demand, elasticity, and pricing will be studied. The course includes such topics as resource allocation of firms, pricing and output decisions in different market structures, and consumer choice theory. International issues and the world economy will be integrated into the course.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| ENG-106 |
Composition II
Composition II aims to review and extend writing principles learned in Composition I to analytical, argumentative, and research-based writing. This course emphasizes critical reading, evaluation, and precise and responsible source citation.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in ENG-105.
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3 |
$675.00 |
| FIN-121 |
Personal Finance
This course enables students to achieve high standards and competencies in economic principles in contexts of high relevancy and applicability to their individual, family, professional, and community lives. A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes will integrate course topics. Upon completion, students should be able to better understand scarcity, supply and demand, market structures, the role of government, money and the role of financial institutions, economic stabilization and cycles, investing and financial markets, and consumer credit.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MGT-110 |
Small Business Management
A study of current theory and practices in creating and running a small business. The course includes the study of management functions as well as a discussion of business startup, including the creation of a business plan.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MGT-121 |
Project Management Basics
This course will introduce concepts of project management and the role of the project manager. Emphasis will be placed on project management processes. Practical applications and case studies are used to reinforce and apply concepts to real life situations.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MGT-210 |
Management Decision Making
A capstone course which uses case studies to review all aspects of the Marketing Management program. Emphasis is placed on decision making and is to be taken in the student’s final semester.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MKT-142 |
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior is the course within a marketing curriculum that most directly applies concepts, principles, and theories from the various social sciences to the study of the factors that influence the acquisition, consumption, and disposition of products, services, and ideas.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MKT-198 |
Sports Marketing
This course will explain the basics of sports marketing, research, and delivery.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
| MMS-134 |
Media Writing
This course will focus on writing for media outlets including newspaper, television, radio, internet and public relations. Emphasis will be on writing clearly for both general and targeted audiences in order to communicate the desired message efficiently.
Lecture Hours: 48
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3 |
$675.00 |
Cost Calculations
The cost calculations are based on 2024–2025 resident tuition, fees, and any additional course fees. These are for informational purposes only and not a guarantee of what you'll be charged.
- Course Cost: The course cost is calculated by multiplying resident tuition and fees per credit hour by the number of credits for the course, then adding any applicable course fees.
- Total Tuition + Course Fees: This is the total tuition and course fees for all courses during the semester. If there are multiple courses that can fulfill the same requirement, we’ll use the first one listed for the calculation.
Additional Costs to Consider
When budgeting for your program, be sure to include the cost of books.
Keep in mind that some programs may have additional expenses, like tools, equipment, supplies, uniforms, exam fees, and background checks. Check with your faculty advisor for more details.
