DeVry University College of Business & Management 16 courses 61 total credits
DeVry’s associate degree program in Business is designed to prepare graduates to join the workforce as entry-level business professionals in a wide variety of industries. Through this program, students can build a foundation in business by learning fundamental principles and gaining exposure to different specialties. The program offers tracks (Specializations) as shown below the following program outline. Students who have not chosen an area of specialization may begin the program in “Undeclared” status; however, they must select a track by the time they have earned 30 semester-credit hours toward their degree.
| Communication Skills | 11 credits |
| Humanities | 3 credits |
| Social Sciences | 3 credits |
| Mathematics and Natural Sciences | 8 credits |
| Personal and Professional Development | 5 credits |
| Business Core | 18 credits |
| Total Credits | 61 credits |
Communication Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL112 | Composition | 4 |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition | 4 |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Communication Skills | 11 credits | |
Humanities
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ETHC232 | Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions | 3 |
| Total Humanities | 3 credits | |
Social Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society | 3 |
| Total Social Sciences | 3 credits | |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students | 4 |
| SCI228 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab | 4 |
| Total Mathematics and Natural Sciences | 8 credits | |
Personal and Professional Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CARD205 | Career Development | 2 |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving | 3 |
| Total Personal and Professional Development | 5 credits | |
Business Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab | 3 |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology | 3 |
| BUSN219 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 |
| LEAD150 | Leadership and Facilitating Change | 3 |
| COMP121 | Computer Applications with AI for Business | 2 |
| ACCT207 or ACCT212 | Fundamentals of Accounting or Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Total Business Core | 18 credits | |
Specializations
Choose one specialization; required credits vary. Each has its own page with its full course list: Budgeting and Forecasting, General Business, Healthcare Business, Human Resources, Project Management, Retail Management, Sales and Customer Development.
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