Technology Management (BSTM) with a Minor in Computer Networking and Security Technology
The average length for a student taking a full load is nine semesters (36 months). A minimum of 130 semester credit hours is required for graduation.
Students enrolled in this degree program who wish to pursue a master’s degree upon graduation can apply for Dual Enrollment, saving both time and money while working toward that goal. For more information on this opportunity, view the Dual Enrollment page on the Herzing University Online website.
REQUIRED COURSES IN THE MAJOR* *All courses, 29 semester credit hours, are required.
AC 103 Accounting I
60 Hours
4 Credits
This introductory accounting course provides the practical application of the concepts and principles of the accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses. Topics include an overview of accounting concepts and procedures; analyzing and recording transactions; beginning the accounting cycle by journalizing, posting, and working with the trial balance; using worksheets, financial statements, and adjusting entries; completing the accounting cycle with adjusting, closing, and post-closing trial balance; working with cash and its control; working with accounting systems, journals, and internal controls; and payroll concepts and procedures.
BU 105 Business Principles and Management
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course introduces the environment of American business with an overview of various topics that serve as a foundation for further study of business. Topics include the environments that businesses operate in; the organizational structures of businesses; management functions in enterprises; and the challenges of managing marketing, operations, information technology, finance, and human resources.
BU 195 E-Business Concepts
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course introduces the concepts and principles of electronic commerce as it relates to business. Topics include the foundations of electronic commerce; retailing in e-commerce; Internet consumers and market research; advertising in e-commerce; e-commerce for service industries; business-to-business e-commerce; intranet and extranet structures and applications; electronic payment systems; e-commerce strategy and implementation; public policy regarding legal, privacy, and consumer protection issues; infrastructure requirements for e-commerce; and economic and global issues in e-commerce.
BU 405 Team Development and Group Management
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course provides guidelines for building and managing teams. Topics include teamwork development, group organization, assessing team requirements, support role development, and how to work together in a diverse environment. The opportunity to experience teamwork concepts is provided through running meetings and presenting reports.
BU 416 Decision Making
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course introduces the analytic and systematic approach to the study of decision making through management science processes and techniques. Topics include quantitative analysis and decision-making relationships, linear programming and sensitivity analysis, transportation and assignment problems, waiting line models, integer linear programming, simulation and risk analysis, and decision analysis under various criteria.
BU 426 Organizational Behavior
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course examines the nature of organizational behavior through the study of group and inter-group relations, organizational design, and the structure and factors affecting organizational design. Topics include the external environment; the impact of technology, power, and politics; and organizational change and development.
BU 435 Project Management
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course provides instruction in the principles and concepts of project management. Topics include project management concepts; needs identification techniques; proposed solutions preparation; the project life cycle; the project manager’s responsibilities and skills; the effective project team; types of project organizations; project communications and documentation; project planning, scheduling, and control; resource considerations; and cost planning and performance evaluation.
BU 499 Senior Project
60 Hours
4 Credits
Students will complete one of the following requirements for the senior project: capstone project, supervised internship, or senior research thesis.
EC 101 Principles of Economics
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course presents an overview of the American economic system. Topics include the principles of economics; the elements of supply and demand; the concepts of money, spending, output, and income; national income analysis; inflation, unemployment and related stabilization factors; the impact of trade and the function of prices in markets; and the relationship of economics to environmental issues.
