Benedictine University/College of Dupage 3+1 Academic Plan Bachelor of Arts in Management Program

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Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Marketing/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Management Benedictine University/College of DuPage 3+1 Academic Plan Bachelor of Arts in Management Program

College of DuPage A.A.S. in Marketing plus additional Benedictine University B.A. in Management Benedictine University and College of DuPage (COD) have formed an innovative partnership designed to provide required coursework a seamless transfer experience for COD students completing an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Years 1, 2 and 3 COD courses Year 4 - Benedictine University courses SEM SEM Accounting, Management or Marketing. Students transition into Benedictine’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Management General Education Courses IDS 201 Catholic and Benedictine Intellectual Traditions 3 degree program after completing approximately three years of specified COD coursework. ENGLISH 1101 English Composition I* 3 IDS 301 Human Dignity or the Common Good 3 SPEECH 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication* 3-5 MGT 217 Group Dynamics & Learning Strategies* 3 The B.A. in Management program curriculum is designed to enable graduates to effectively function in increasingly IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE or IAI LIFE SCIENCE** 3 CIS 127 Information Technology in Management* 3 complex business environments. The program focuses on skill development in the areas of management and leadership, SOCIAL SCIENCE (PSYC 1100 or SOC 1100) 3 MGT 300 Management* 3 group behavior, accounting and economics, marketing and project management. The program challenges students IAI HUMANITIES (fine arts recommended) 3 MGT 268 Managing Workplace Relationships* 3 to develop knowledge, skills and personal values through a well-planned, sequenced curriculum. Program instructors provide extensive real-world knowledge creating the context for a meaningful educational experience and focus on Program Requirements MGT 251 Business Statistics II* 3 providing theory coupled with practical applications that students can use immediately. Instructional methods include ECON 2201 Macroeconomics* 3 MGT 320 Organizational Behavior* 3 lectures, seminars, workshop activities, simulations and business case studies. PHIL 1114 Business Ethics 3 BALT 301 Managerial Decision Making Under Uncertainty* 3 ACCT 1140 Financial Accounting* 4 MGT 303 Management Labor Relations* 3 Refer to the Academic Plans on the following pages for specific course lists and graduation requirements. Due to the MARKE 1170 E-Marketing 3 INTB 302 International Management* 3 specialized and prescribed nature of this program, it is highly recommended that students refer to these documents and MARKE 2210 Principles of Marketing* 3 MGT 323 Group Processes* 3 work with a COD 3+1 partner academic advisor to ensure proper course selection. MARKE 2220 Principles of Selling 3 MGT 387 Management Capstone* 3 MARKE 2230 Principles of Retail 3 Required coursework All COD and Benedictine coursework listed on the Academic Plan in the enclosed pages must be completed before MARKE 2240 Advertising 3 the B.A. in Management can be conferred by Benedictine University. Students must have an A.A.S. in Accounting, BUSIN 1100 Introduction to Business 3 Management or Marketing from COD conferred and have the following three prerequisite courses completed, with a BUSLW 2211 Business Law I 3 grade of “C” or better, before enrolling in Benedictine Year 4 courses: CIS 1221 Introduction to Spreadsheets 3 CIS 1150 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 MATH 1428: College Algebra MANAG 2210 Principles of Management 3 MATH 1635: Statistics For more detailed admissions information, sample schedules, to obtain an application and other general information, PROGRAM ELECTIVES – refer to COD catalog for list of program 12 PSYC 1100: Introduction to Psychology (or elective courses. Do not take BUSIN 2255 International Business. please visit ben.edu/codaas. SOC 1100: Introduction to Sociology) Prerequisite courses for Benedictine Year 4 courses MATH 1428 College Algebra with Applications* 3 MATH 1635 Statistics* 4 Format Additional Required Coursework Benedictine courses will be offered in a learning team format. A group of students will start and progress through the ACCT 1150 Managerial Accounting* 4 courses together in a set schedule, taking one class at a time. Each course will last approximately five weeks and all ECON 2202 Microeconomics* 3 courses will be completed in approximately 15 months. Classes will meet at College of DuPage on Tuesday evenings ENGLISH 1102 English Composition II* 3 from 6:00 -10:00 p.m. Learning teams begin each spring, summer and fall term provided there are a minimum of 15 IAI HUMANITIES 3 students enrolled. IAI LIFE SCIENCE or IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE** 3-5 Admissions Requirements Total semester credit hours transferring from COD: 90 Semester credit hours completed at Benedictine: 39 • Completion of the A.A.S. from COD in Accounting, Management or Marketing. Total semester credit hours required to complete the entire program: (90+ 39) = 129 • All required prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Notes: • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. * Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. • A minimum age of 21 at time of commencing Benedictine Year 4 courses. ** Both an IAI Life Science or an IAI Physical Science course will fulfill the General Education requirement. However, both a life science and a physical science must be completed to fulfill the requirements for the B.A. in Management program.

COD courses are listed in a recommended sequence but can be taken in any order. Application procedures

Students cannot enroll in Benedictine Year 4 courses until the A.A.S. in Marketing from COD is conferred and Benedictine prerequisite courses are • Submit completed Adult Accelerated Undergraduate application. successfully completed. • Submit official transcripts from COD and any other college or university attended. Electronic transcripts can be sent The A.A.S. in Marketing at COD must be completed and conferred in order to validate this plan. to [email protected].

All COD and Benedictine coursework listed on this Academic Plan must be completed before the B.A. in Management degree will be conferred. • Application and supporting documents must be submitted to Benedictine University, Enrollment Center, 5700

A student must earn a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to qualify for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. At least 39 of the 120 semester credit hours for College Rd., Lisle, IL 60532. graduation must be completed at Benedictine University. Students follow the degree requirements for the catalog year in which they enter Benedictine University. It is recommended that students apply to Benedictine University two terms prior to completing the A.A.S. degree.

Benedictine University is located in Lisle, Illinois just 25 miles west of Chicago, and has branch campuses in Springfield, Illinois and Mesa, Arizona. Founded in 1887, Benedictine provides 55 undergraduate majors and 15 graduate and four doctoral programs. The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Benedictine as the No. 1 fastest-growing campus in the country among private nonprofit doctoral institutions between 2002-2012. Forbes magazine named Benedictine among “America’s Top Colleges” for the fourth consecutive year in 2014. For more information, call the Enrollment Center at (630) 829-6300, email [email protected] or visit ben.edu. 2014-2015 Benedictine University • 5700 College Rd. • Lisle, IL 60532 Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Accounting/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Management Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Management/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Management Academic Plan Academic Plan

College of DuPage A.A.S. in Accounting plus additional Benedictine University B.A. in Management College of DuPage A.A.S. in Management plus Benedictine University B.A. in Management required coursework additional required coursework Years 1, 2 and 3 COD courses SEM Year 4 - Benedictine University courses SEM Years 1, 2 and 3 COD courses SEM Year 4 - Benedictine University courses SEM General Education Courses IDS 201 Catholic and Benedictine Intellectual Traditions 3 General Education Courses IDS 201 Catholic and Benedictine Intellectual Traditions 3 ENGLISH 1101 English Composition I* 3 IDS 301 Human Dignity or the Common Good 3 ENGLISH 1101 English Composition I* 3 IDS 301 Human Dignity or the Common Good 3 SPEECH 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication* 3-5 MGT 217 Group Dynamics & Learning Strategies* 3 SPEECH 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication* 3-5 MGT 217 Group Dynamics & Learning Strategies* 3 IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE or IAI LIFE SCIENCE** 3 CIS 127 Information Technology in Management* 3 IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE or IAI LIFE SCIENCE** 3 CIS 127 Information Technology in Management* 3 SOCIAL SCIENCE (PSYC 1100 or SOC 1100) 3 MGT 300 Management* 3 SOCIAL SCIENCE (PSYC 1100 or SOC 1100) 3 MGT 300 Management* 3 IAI HUMANITIES (fine arts recommended) 3 MGT 268 Managing Workplace Relationships* 3 IAI HUMANITIES (fine arts recommended) 3 MGT 268 Managing Workplace Relationships* 3 Program Requirements MGT 251 Business Statistics II* 3 Program Requirements MGT 251 Business Statistics II* 3 ECON 2201 Macroeconomics* 3 MGT 320 Organizational Behavior* 3 ECON 2201 Macroeconomics* 3 MGT 320 Organizational Behavior* 3 PHIL 1114 Business Ethics 3 BALT 301 Managerial Decision Making Under Uncertainty* 3 PHIL 1114 Business Ethics 3 BALT 301 Managerial Decision Making Under Uncertainty* 3 ACCT 1140 Financial Accounting* 4 MGT 303 Management Labor Relations* 3 ACCT 1140 Financial Accounting* 4 MGT 303 Management Labor Relations* 3 ACCT 1150 Managerial Accounting* 4 INTB 302 International Management* 3 MANAG 2210 Principles of Management 3 INTB 302 International Management* 3 ACCOU 2205 Federal Taxation I 3 MGT 323 Group Processes* 3 MANAG 2220 Organizational Behavior* 3 MGT 323 Group Processes* 3 ACCOU 2241 Intermediate Accounting I 4 MGT 387 Management Capstone* 3 MANAG 2240 Human Resource Management* 3 MGT 387 Management Capstone* 3 ACCOU 2242 Intermediate Accounting II 4 BUSIN 1100 Introduction to Business 3 ACCOU 2251 Cost Accounting 3 BUSLW 2211 Business Law I 3 BUSIN 1100 Introduction to Business 3 CIS 1221 Introduction to Spreadsheets 3 CIS 1150 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 CIS 1150 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 OFTI 1210 Word Processing I 3 MARKE 2210 Principles of Marketing 3 PROGRAM ELECTIVES – refer to COD catalog for list of 14 PROGRAM ELECTIVES – refer to COD catalog for list 18 courses – 14 semester credit hours excludes ECON 2202 of courses. Do not take BUSIN 2255 International Business. listed below. Prerequisite courses for Benedictine Year 4 courses ECON 2202 Microeconomics* (Program elective and 3 MATH 1428 College Algebra with Applications* 3 Benedictine required course) MATH 1635 Statistics* 4 Prerequisite courses for Benedictine Year 4 courses Additional Required Coursework MATH 1428 College Algebra with Applications* 3 ACCT 1150 Managerial Accounting* 4 MATH 1635 Statistics* 4 ECON 2202 Microeconomics* 3 Additional Required Coursework ENGLISH 1102 English Composition II* 3 ENGLISH 1102 English Composition II* 4 IAI HUMANITIES 3 IAI HUMANITIES 3

IAI LIFE SCIENCE or IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE** 3-5 IAI LIFE SCIENCE or IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE** 3 Total semester credit hours transferring from COD: 85 Semester credit hours completed at Benedictine: 39 Total semester credit hours transferring from COD: 90 Semester credit hours completed at Benedictine: 39 Total semester credit hours required to complete the entire program: (85 + 39) = 124 Total semester credit hours required to complete the entire program: (90 + 39) = 129

Notes: Notes: * Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. * Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. ** Both an IAI Life Science or an IAI Physical Science course will fulfill the General Education requirement. However, both a life science and a physical ** Both an IAI Life Science or an IAI Physical Science course will fulfill the General Education requirement. However, both a life science and a physical science must be completed to fulfill the requirements for the B.A. in Management program. science must be completed to fulfill the requirements for the B.A. in Management program.

COD courses are listed in a recommended sequence but can be taken in any order. COD courses are listed in a recommended sequence but can be taken in any order.

Students cannot enroll in Benedictine Year 4 courses until the A.A.S. in Accounting from COD is conferred and Benedictine prerequisite courses are Students cannot enroll in Benedictine Year 4 courses until the A.A.S. in Management from COD is conferred and Benedictine prerequisite courses are successfully completed. successfully completed.

The A.A.S. in Accounting at COD must be completed and conferred in order to validate this plan. The A.A.S. in Management at COD must be completed and conferred in order to validate this plan.

All COD and Benedictine coursework listed on this Academic Plan must be completed before the B.A. in Management degree will be conferred. All COD and Benedictine coursework listed on this Academic Plan must be completed before the B.A. in Management degree will be conferred.

A student must earn a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to qualify for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. At least 39 of the 120 credit hours A student must earn a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to qualify for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. At least 39 of the 120 semester credit hours for for graduation must be completed at Benedictine University. Students follow the degree requirements for the catalog year in which they enter graduation must be completed at Benedictine University. Students follow the degree requirements for the catalog year in which they enter Benedictine University. Benedictine University.