Bachelor Degrees
Business Programs
Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting
The Bachelor of Science in
Business/Accounting program promotes identification with and orientation to
the accounting profession, and is designed to provide the knowledge, skills
and abilities necessary to a successful accounting career. Core competencies
in technology, critical thinking, and communication are emphasized
throughout the curriculum.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Administration
The Bachelor of Science in
Business/Administration program is designed for the working adult employed
in a business or public organization. The Major is designed to enable
graduates to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business
environment. The Major stresses skill development in the areas of financial
accounting, managerial finance, quantitative analysis, economics, marketing,
and business-based research.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Communications
The Bachelor of Science in
Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite
knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business
principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB entry sequence
exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the
areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and
critical thinking and problem solving. In all BSB program coursework, the
curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity,
globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business.
The Bachelor of Science in Business in Communication (BSB/C) degree program
is designed to develop the knowledge and skills for effective communication
within the business environment. The communications specialization focuses
on the development of professional competencies and values in such areas as
public relations, communications theory, communication law and ethics, mass
communication, media and advertising, and electronic publishing.
Bachelor of Science in Business/e-Business
The Bachelor of Science in
e-Business (BSB/EB) Program blends business and information technology to
address the emerging field of e-Commerce and e-Business. The program courses
provide fundamental knowledge and application in both business and
information technology.
Bachelor of Science in
Business/Finance The
Bachelor of Science in Business/Finance (BSB/F) program is designed for the
working professional employed by a business or public organization. The
program of study is designed to enable graduates to deal effectively with an
increasingly complex business environment, emphasizing the professional and
personal skills needed for effectively meeting organization needs. These
skills include effective decision making, values, clarification, needs
assessment, group facilitation, presentation, writing and leadership. The
Finance major emphasizes fundamental accounting and finance concepts,
theories, and practice to promote well-informed financial decision-making.
Additional components of the major concentrate on managerial finance,
investment fundamentals, portfolio management, and global finance. Students
will integrate advanced topics in financial management through real-world
business application.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Global Business Management
The Bachelor of Science in
Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite
knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business
principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB entry sequence
exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the
areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and
critical thinking and problem solving. In all BSB program coursework, the
curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity,
globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business.
The Global Business Management Major emphasizes fundamental principles and
practices of conducting global business activities. Components of the Major
include: international marketing, international trade and investment, global
finance, global human resource management, and global value-chain
management. Students will integrate advanced topics in global business
management through real-life applications. The program promotes the
development of a ""global mindset"" and reflects the dynamic nature of
global business realities.
In addition to the BSB business entry coursework, the global business
management major stresses skill development in the areas of business law,
accounting and finance analysis, computers and information processing,
general marketing, and macro-economics.
This undergraduate degree program has a 60-credit Required Course of Study:
39 credits are allocated to the Bachelor of Science in Business/Global
Business Management Major, 18 credits to business entry coursework, and 3
credits to the integrating course. Some courses have prerequisite
requirements. In addition to the Required Course of Study, students must
satisfy General Education and Elective requirements to meet the 120
semester-credit (124 for KS) minimums required for completion of the degree.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Hospitality Management
The Bachelor of Science in
Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite
knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business
principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB entry sequence
exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the
areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and
critical thinking and problem solving. In all BSB program coursework, the
curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity,
globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business.
The hospitality management major will prepare students for careers in the
hospitality industry. The program emphasizes the development of skills in
lodging management; food and beverage operations management; events and
recreation planning; and facilities management. Upon completion of this
program students will possess the knowledge and skills needed to become
leaders in the hospitality industry.
This undergraduate degree program has a 60-credit Required Course of Study:
39 credits are allocated to the Bachelor of Science in Business/Global
Business Management Major, 18 credits to business entry coursework, and 3
credits to the integrating course. Some courses have prerequisite
requirements. In addition to the Required Course of Study, students must
satisfy General Education and Elective requirements to meet the 120
semester-credit (124 for KS) minimums required for completion of the degree.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Information Systems
The Bachelor of Science in
Information Systems (BSB/IS) Program blends business and information
technology to address the emerging field of e-Commerce and e-Business. The
program courses provide fundamental knowledge and application in both
business and information technology.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Integrated Supply Chain & Operations
Management The
Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program is designed to prepare
graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to effectively
apply various business principles and tools in an organizational setting.
The BSB entry sequence exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge
and best practices in the areas of management, organizational behavior,
research and evaluation, and critical thinking and problem solving. In all
BSB program coursework, the curriculum addresses critical business issues in
the areas of diversity, globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business.
The Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management (ISCOM) major
concentrates on strategic performance improvement of all business planning,
global sourcing and procurement, production, and logistical activities that
make up an organization's supply chain. The program highlights the important
role a supply chain plays in satisfying customer demands and expectations.
The program also emphasizes a company's need to develop and maintain a
sustainable competitive advantage through the efficient and effective
performance of all operations within its supply chain.
In addition to courses in the BSB business entry sequence and courses
specific to ISCOM, the degree major has coursework that stresses key
business related knowledge and skill development in the areas of computers
and information processing, business law, macro-economics, financial
analysis, and marketing.
This undergraduate degree program has a 120-credit Required Course of Study:
60 credits are allocated to the Bachelor of Science in Business/Integrated
Supply Chain and Operations Management Major, 18 credits to business entry
coursework, and 3 credits to the integrating course. Some courses have
prerequisite requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Management
The Bachelor of Science in
Business (BSB) program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite
knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business
principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB entry sequence
exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the
areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and
critical thinking and problem solving. In all BSB program coursework, the
curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity,
globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business.
The Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management (ISCOM) major
concentrates on strategic performance improvement of all business planning,
global sourcing and procurement, production, and logistical activities that
make up an organization's supply chain. The program highlights the important
role a supply chain plays in satisfying customer demands and expectations.
The program also emphasizes a company's need to develop and maintain a
sustainable competitive advantage through the efficient and effective
performance of all operations within its supply chain.
In addition to courses in the BSB business entry sequence and courses
specific to ISCOM, the degree major has coursework that stresses key
business related knowledge and skill development in the areas of computers
and information processing, business law, macro-economics, financial
analysis, and marketing.
This undergraduate degree program has a 120-credit Required Course of Study:
60 credits are allocated to the Bachelor of Science in Business/Integrated
Supply Chain and Operations Management Major, 18 credits to business entry
coursework, and 3 credits to the integrating course. Some courses have
prerequisite requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing
Marketing managers need
creative, analytical and leadership abilities to manage the marketing
function of the business enterprise. The Bachelor of Science in
Business/Marketing program addresses how to identify customer needs, how to
communicate information about products and services to customers and
potential customers, where to market and how to price products and services,
and how to respond to growing demands to markets in different countries and
cultures.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Organizational Innovation
The Bachelor of Science in
Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite
knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business
principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB entry sequence
exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the
areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and
critical thinking and problem solving. In all BSB program coursework, the
curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity,
globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business. Graduates of the
Organizational Innovation specialization will be prepared to apply design
principles, innovative practices, and creativity to develop business
processes, strategies, services, and products. Additionally, students will
be prepared to create strategic and tactical plans, apply basic project
management principles to the creative process, and manage intangible assets.
Finally, this program bridges the gap between traditional business thinking
and an innovative and design focused philosophy.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Public Administration
The Bachelor of Science in
Business (Public Administration) program is designed to prepare graduates
with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply
various business principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB
entry sequence exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best
practices in the areas of management, organizational behavior, research and
evaluation, e-business, and critical thinking and problem solving. In the
BSB program coursework, the curriculum addresses critical business issues in
the areas of diversity, globalization, ethics. technology, and e-business.
In addition to the BSB business entry coursework, the public administration
major includes coursework in computers and information processing,
management, financial analysis, accounting, business law, employment law,
and marketing. The public administration major focuses on the efficient and
effective utilization of public resources to achieve the public purpose
within a dynamic environment. The program will emphasize the foundations of
public administration, public policy formulation, program development,
implementation and valuation, human resources and labor relations, and
public finance. Students will develop powerful leadership skills enabling
them to successfully manage complex public programs.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Retail Management
The Bachelor of Science in
Business/Retail Management (BSB/RM) program is designed to prepare graduates
with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply
various business principles and tools in an organizational setting. In
addition to the Bachelor of Science in Business entry coursework, the retail
management major includes coursework in computers and information
processing, management, financial analysis, accounting, business law,
marketing, buyer behavior, and international marketing. The retail
management major focuses the student on the retail management environment.
The program emphasizes skill development in strategic management, marketing,
supply management, product and brand management, retail operations,
merchandising, and personnel management unique to the retail industry. Upon
completion of this program students will possess the knowledge and skills
necessary to be leaders in the retail industry.
Bachelor of Science in Communications
Bachelor of Science in Management
The Bachelor of Science in
Management (BSM) program is designed to develop professional knowledge and
skills of general managers in their organization or professional industry
for improving organizational effectiveness.
Education Programs
Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
The Bachelor of Science in
Education/Elementary Teacher Education (BSEd/E) is an undergraduate degree
program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy
of the BSEd/E program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge
that will allow them to become competent and effective educators.
This program focuses on
elementary student learning by developing the skills of the educator
responsible for that learning. Student teaching is an integral component of
the Teacher Education Program. It provides students with a field-based
experience at the appropriate grade and content level. Student teachers work
with a cooperating teacher from a school site and with a University of
Phoenix faculty advisor. The student teaching experience is designed to
emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to
present individuals with growth opportunities that best prepare them to
assume the duties of a certified classroom teacher.
Throughout the program,
students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified field
experiences, covering a variety of developmental levels. The focus of each
observation will relate to specific course content. Documentation will be
maintained in the student’s professional portfolio. In addition to the
required course of study, students must satisfy general education and
elective requirements to meet the 120-credit minimum required for completion
of the degree.
Health Care Programs
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
The Bachelor of Science in
Health Administration (BSHA) major is designed to integrate a foundation of
general education and applied sciences with the expertise that prepares the
graduate for management positions in health care. The Bachelor of Science in
Health Administration curriculum addresses the basic body of knowledge,
understanding, and skills identified to be relevant to health care
administration.
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration/Health Information Systems
The BSHA Program is
designed to integrate a foundation of general education and applied sciences
with the expertise that prepares the graduate for professional careers in a
variety of health care or related health settings. The BSHA curriculum
addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified
as relevant to health care services such as management, finance and
accounting, legal and ethical parameters, health and disease factors, and
human and information resources. In addition, majors provide the student
with initial educational preparation for careers in long term care and
health information systems. This 60-credit major fulfills only part of the
120-minimum credit requirement (124 for Kansas students) for degree
completion.
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration/Long Term Care
The BSHA Program is
designed to integrate a foundation of general education and applied sciences
with the expertise that prepares the graduate for professional careers in a
variety of health care or related health settings. The BSHA curriculum
addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified
as relevant to health care services such as management, finance and
accounting, legal and ethical parameters, health and disease factors, and
human and information resources. In addition, majors provide the student
with initial educational preparation for careers in long term care and
health information systems. This 60-credit major fulfills only part of the
120-minimum credit requirement (124 for Kansas students) for degree
completion.
Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelors of Science
in Nursing program has a special sequence for the Practical Nurse/Vocational
Nurse (PN/VN) to achieve the BSN degree and is accredited by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education*. This program builds on the basic
education, skills, and experience of the practical nurse transitioning to
the professional nursing role. Curriculum builds upon a foundation of
biological, physical, and social sciences, which contribute to the science
of nursing. The liberal arts components enhance the development of the
intellectual, social, and cultural aspects of the professional nurse.
Program content will focus on role transition, advanced clinical skills, and
critical thinking. Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply to
take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelors of Science
in Nursing program has a special sequence for the Vocational Nurse to
achieve the BSN degree. This program builds on the basic education, skills,
and experience of the practical nurse transitioning to the professional
nursing role. Curriculum builds upon a foundation of biological, physical,
and social sciences, which contribute to the science of nursing. The liberal
arts components enhance the development of the intellectual, social, and
cultural aspects of the professional nurse. Program content will focus on
role transition, advanced clinical skills, and critical thinking. Graduates
of the program will be eligible to apply to take the National Council
Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The RN to Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education,* is designed to develop the professional knowledge and
skills of working registered nurses. The curriculum is built upon a
foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences which contribute to
the science of nursing. The liberal arts components enhance the development
of the intellectual, social, and cultural aspects of the professional nurse.
Social & Behavioral Science Programs
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
The Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice Administration provides students interested in policing,
criminal law, or corrections with an interdisciplinary study of crime and
justice in American society. The program's inclusion of interpersonal skills
and managerial and administrative subject matter prepares students for
positions of responsibility and leadership within the criminal justice
community and related professions.
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
The Bachelor of Science in
Human Services (BSHS) provides students the opportunity to learn the skills,
knowledge, and attitudes of a professional human service worker. Through
course work, students learn about human development, problems in human
functioning, programs for helping people with their problems, advocacy and
influencing public policy, and crisis intervention.
Bachelor of Science in Human Services/Management
The Bachelor of Science in
Human Services/Management (BSHS/M) program prepares graduates by giving them
knowledge and basic skills to work in the human services industry. The BSHS/M
is an integrated program combing academic instruction in the foundations of
human services, such as counseling, social work, and psychology, with the
management skills of planning, organizing leading, assessing, and
evaluating. This program prepares students for careers in management in the
growing field of human services. And, is designed to be an applied degree
that includes teaching students strategies and techniques of intervention
and good management practices. Graduates will be prepared to make
interventions at individual, family, group, organizational, and community
levels, and to use sound management practices in a variety of human services
settings.
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security & Management
The Bachelor of Science in
Organizational Security and Management degree is designed to address an
increasing national and international need for greater technical competence
and professionalism in the security industry. The distinctions between the
roles of criminal justice agencies and private security organizations are
recognized and the degree program provides the required knowledge for a
student to develop competency and management skills in organizational
security. While the program includes courses in Terrorism and Homeland
Security, it also recognizes the depth and breadth of the discipline and
provides a variety of courses designed to expose students to the entire
spectrum of the security profession.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The Bachelor of Psychology
program focuses on the study of individuals, including their behaviors,
thought processes, and emotions. It seeks to provide students with an
understanding of the cognitive and affective processes that underlie the
individual human experience and behavior; research methodologies by which
this knowledge is acquired; critical thinking and problem solving necessary
to evaluate behavior; and the application of theoretical principles to
inter- and intra-personal issues.
Technology Programs
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology (BSIT) program is focused on the acquisition of
theory and technical competencies associated with the information technology
profession. The courses provide fundamental knowledge and application in
both the information systems function and in system development.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Information Systems Security
The Bachelor of
Science in Information Technology/Information System Security (BSIT/ISS)
program provides the knowledge to successfully apply information technology
theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and
challenges. Under the guidance of practitioner faculty, the student uses
innovative digital materials to develop competencies to apply: Systems
Analysis and Design, Computer Programming, Database Development, Network
Technologies, Information Systems Security, Web Technologies and Project
Planning. This program's specialization, Information Systems Security,
concentrates on the concepts and principles of securing and protecting the
information assets of the organization. The curriculum is designed to
produce graduates ready to function in information technology positions with
the competencies, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in the
workplace. It forms the basis for continued career growth, life-long
learning as an IT professional, or a future graduate program.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual
Communication The BSIT
focuses on the analysis, design, and development of information technology
within the context of business systems. This program's specialization,
Multimedia and Visual Communication, concentrates on the design and
development of digital media presentations.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Software Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology/Software Engineering (BSIT/SE) program provides the
knowledge to successfully apply information technology theory and principles
to address real world business opportunities and challenges. Under the
guidance of practitioner faculty, the student uses innovative digital
materials to develop competencies to apply: Systems Analysis and Design,
Computer Programming, Database Development, Network Technologies,
Information Systems Security, Web Technologies and Project Planning. This
program's specialization, Software Engineering, concentrates on principles
of software application development. The curriculum is designed to produce
graduates ready to function in information technology positions with the
competencies, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in the workplace.
It forms the basis for continued career growth, life-long learning as an IT
professional, or a future graduate program.
