UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE Catalog and Student Handbook 2019-20 For more information: 1.800.686.1883 or www.cleary.edu Page i Cleary University is a member of and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604 312.263.0456 800-621-7440 http://www.hlcommission.org For information on Cleary University’s accreditation or to review copies of accreditation documents, contact: Emily Barnes Interim Provost Cleary University 3750 Cleary Drive Howell, MI 48843 The contents of this catalog are subject to revision at any time. Cleary University reserves the right to change courses, policies, programs, services, and personnel as required. Version 1, May 2019 2019-2020 For more information: 1.800.686.1883 or www.cleary.edu Page ii TABLE OF CONTENTS CLEARY UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS .................................................................................. 2 THE CLEARY MIND™ ........................................................................................................................ 2 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................ 4 Undergraduate Studies/Traditional Program ....................................................................................... 4 Graduate, Adult, and Professional Studies ......................................................................................... 4 International Programs ........................................................................................................................ 5 Dual Enrollment Program .................................................................................................................... 5 Early College Program ........................................................................................................................ 5 CLEARY UNIVERSITY DEGREE PROGRAMS ..................................................................................... 6 Graduate Degrees and Certificates ..................................................................................................... 6 Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates ............................................................................................ 6 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 7 TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 10 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................ 11 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE and CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ........................................................ 12 Associate Degrees ............................................................................................................................ 12 ABA in Accounting ........................................................................................................................................ 12 ABA in Business ........................................................................................................................................... 13 AAS Culinary Management ........................................................................................................................... 14 AAS Hospitality Business Management ........................................................................................................ 15 Baccalaureate Degrees ..................................................................................................................... 16 BBA Business Analytics ................................................................................................................................ 16 BBA Business Leadership (Degree Completion) .......................................................................................... 18 BBA Business Management ......................................................................................................................... 20 BBA Corporate Accounting ........................................................................................................................... 22 BBA Corporate Finance ................................................................................................................................ 24 BS Criminal Justice Management (Degree Completion) ............................................................................... 26 BBA Digital Marketing ................................................................................................................................... 28 BBA Entrepreneurship .................................................................................................................................. 30 BBA Executive Management (Degree Completion) ...................................................................................... 32 BBA Health Care Management ..................................................................................................................... 34 BS Hospitality Management .......................................................................................................................... 36 BBA Human Resource Management ............................................................................................................ 38 BBA International Business Management ..................................................................................................... 40 BBA Intradisciplinary Business Studies ........................................................................................................ 42 BS Nutrition and Dietary Management .......................................................................................................... 43 BBA Public Accounting ................................................................................................................................. 45 BBA Sports Promotion and Management ..................................................................................................... 47 Professional Projects .................................................................................................................................... 49 BBA Academic Minors .................................................................................................................................. 50 Undergraduate Studies (Traditional Program) .................................................................................. 51 GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................... 52 MBA Analytical Efficiency ............................................................................................................................. 52 MBA Financial Planning ................................................................................................................................ 53 MBA Strategic Leadership ............................................................................................................................ 54 MBA Healthcare Leadership ......................................................................................................................... 55 MS Culture, Change and Leadership ............................................................................................................ 56 Graduate Certificates ......................................................................................................................... 57 Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning .................................................................................................... 57 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................................... 58 American Society for Quality Certification ......................................................................................... 58 Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) ....................................................................................... 58 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................. 60 GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................................................. 77 ACADEMIC SERVICES ......................................................................................................................... 81 Academic Advising ............................................................................................................................ 81 Academic Tutoring ............................................................................................................................. 81 Career Development ......................................................................................................................... 81 Computer Labs .................................................................................................................................. 81 Disability Resources .......................................................................................................................... 81 2019-2020 For more information: 1.800.686.1883 or www.cleary.edu Page iii Student Athletics .............................................................................................................................. 811 Student