Program Overview

Business Management Major: Nonprofit Management Option (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management offers students the appropriate breadth and depth of study with a concentration of five courses to pursue other areas of interest in management. The degree is responsive to the education needs of businesses and includes an appropriate foundation for further graduate study.

Description

The outcomes-based program is built upon a foundation of six essential competencies that are integrated throughout the curriculum: critical thinking, effective oral and written communication, applied quantitative analysis, managing in a global environment, ethical practice, and leadership.

Degree Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
• Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral
• Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program
• Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

• Course List Code | Title | Credits
  • ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4
  • COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4
  • COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4
  • CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4
  • Select one of the following: | 4
    • MTH 402 | Math for Our World
    • MTH 504 | Statistics
    • MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus
  • Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4
  • Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4
  • Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4
  • CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4
  • IDIS 601A | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy | 4
  • or IDIS 601B | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer
  • or IDIS 601C | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities
  • Total Credits | 40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

• Course List Code | Title | Credits
  • ENG 420 | The Writing Process
  • One Writing Intensive course in the Major
  • One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
  • One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

• Course List Code | Title | Credits
  • Major in Business Management
  • Foundational Courses
    • APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2
    • CMPL 402 | Excel | 2
    • MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4
    • MTH 504 | Statistics | 4
  • Intermediate Courses
    • ACCT 532 | Financial Accounting | 4
    • or MGMT 569 | Budget Management
  • Advanced Courses
    • Select three of the following: | 12
      • CMPL 643 | Managing Information Technology
      • ECO 470 | Principles of Economics
      • HRM 420 | Human Resource Management
      • MGMT 625 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Management
      • MKT 510 | Principles of Marketing
      • OPS 600 | Operations Management
  • Option in Nonprofit Management
    • LD 725 | Volunteer Leadership | 4
    • MGMT 707 | Nonprofit Management | 4
    • MGMT 715 | Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations | 4
    • MKT 705 | Marketing for Nonprofits | 4
    • Select one of the following: | 4
      • APST 705 | Grant Writing
      • or MGMT 608 | Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
      • or MGMT 706 | Fundraising and Resource Development
  • Integrative Capstone
    • MGMT 795 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship | 4
    • or MGMT 797 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project
    • or MGMT 798 | Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience
  • Total Credits | 52

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid First Year

• Fall | Credits
  • APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2
  • CMPL 402 | Excel | 2
  • ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4
  • MTH 402 | Math for Our World | 4
  • General Education Course | 4
  • Credits | 16
• Spring
  • COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4
  • CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4
  • MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4
  • Elective | 4
  • Credits | 16

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply business management theories related to production and operations, organizational behavior, human resource management, and leadership throughout various functional areas of organizations.
• Communicate organizational information effectively across an organization through the use of information systems, to a broad spectrum of audiences and in a variety of business situations.
• Apply quantitative tools and information systems in business analysis and decision-making.
• Critically analyze, research and articulate organizational strengths and weaknesses in areas such as competitive advantage, operations, human resources, marketing, financial and strategic positioning.
• Make legal and ethical individual and business decisions based on legalities, evaluation of business sustainability (environmental, socio/cultural, economic, institutional) and ethical practice.
• Manage and lead to enhance the effectiveness of individuals, teams, and business organizations in a global environment.
• Develop structures and strategies for a non-profit organization through program design, mission development, fundraising, governance, communication, and compliance with non-profit regulations.