Business Management

Students are required to complete a series of courses (54 credits) within the Business Management curriculum in order to earn a degree. These courses are in addition to the liberal arts core curriculum (more information can be found here).

The Business Management curriculum offers optional concentrations in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, or Organizational Dynamics. Please see the Concentrations tab for more information.

Business Management Curriculum

Required Courses

• UEAB 217 Financial Accounting
• UEAB 219 Managerial Accounting
• UEAB 372 Legal Environment of Business
• UEBC 206 Business Writing and Communications
• UEEC 109 Principles of Macroeconomics
• UEFN 220 Principles of Finance: Money and Banking
• UEFN 441 Financial Management
• UEHR 305 Human Resources Management
• UEMG 201 Principles of Management
• UEMG 325 Operations Management or
• UEMG 307 Strategic Management
• UEMG 453 Senior Seminar
• UEMK 201 Principles of Marketing
• UEMA 104 Math for Business I
• UEMA 111 Probability and Statistics

Optional Concentration Curriculum Courses

To fulfill the requirements of one of the below concentrations, the courses listed must be completed in addition to the core curriculum and business management curriculum listed above.

Major Electives for Business Administration – Any four (4) of the following courses:

• UEEC 110 Principles of Microeconomics
• UEFN 342 Risk and Insurance
• UEMG 321 Managing Non-Profit Organizations
• UEMG 340 International Business
• UEMG 350 Government and Business
• UEMG 400 Special Topics
• UEMG 460 Internship
• UEMA 105 Math for Business II (required)
• UEMA 330 Data Analytics
• UEPL 135 Business Ethics

Major Electives for Healthcare Management – Any four (4) of the following courses:

• UEHM 202 Healthcare Management
• UEMG 315 Cultural Competence OR UESO 128 Diversity Issues
• UEPS 245 Health Psychology: Mind/Body Connection
• UESO 270 Intro to the American Healthcare System

Major Electives for Human Resources Management – Any four (4) of the following courses:

• UEHR 306 Employee Development
• UEHR 307 Compensation and Benefits
• UEHR 309 Employer Relations
• UEMG 223 Team Dynamics OR UEMG 225 Negotiation and Conflict

Major Electives for Organizational Dynamics – Any four (4) of the following courses:

• UEMG 115 Organization Foundations OR UEMG 200 Organizational Theory and Practice
• UEMG 223 Team Dynamics OR UEMG 225 Negotiation and Conflict HR/OD
• UEMG 303 Psychology of Leadership OR UEMG 328 Organizational Leadership
• UEMG 315 Cultural Competence OR UESO 128 Diversity Issues

Accelerated Eight-Week Format

The AADP program offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees with all courses scheduled in accelerated 8-week formats for maximum flexibility and fast degree completion time. The calendar year is divided into six, 8-week sessions, and students may enter at the beginning of any session. Classes are conveniently offered in the evenings (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.) to fit an adult’s busy schedule.

Start Fresh or Transfer Credits

New students may start programs from scratch with zero credits; or for those students with prior learning, we allow a transfer of up to 75 credits from another accredited college or university where applicable. Additionally, Prior Learning Assessment options can help students earn credit for on-the-job and training program experience they may already have.

Alternative Options to Earn Credit

Portfolio Assessment

Students who have acquired knowledge through prior experience may apply for credit through portfolio assessment.  Designed for the highly self-directed learner, this process demands rigorous self-assessment, critical analysis of the level of learning acquired, work samples and/or exhibits, third-party verification, and other documentation. Well-documented college-level learning can earn up to fifteen college credits.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The Accelerated Adult Degree Program recognizes fifteen approved CLEP credits at the ACE recommended level. Each CLEP examination is equivalent to one three-credit course. CLEP credits are recorded on the academic transcript as transfer credits and not calculated in the cumulative GPA.

Challenge Examination

Students may challenge up to twelve credits in four approved courses after the successful completion of fifteen credits. Challenge Examination grades are calculated in the cumulative GPA; a grade of “C” or above must be achieved for credit to be awarded.

Internships

Credit earned for field placement in the student’s program of study.

National Organizations or Programs

• (ACT/PEP) American College Testing’s Proficiency Examination Program
• (DANTES) Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support – Training and education offered through the Armed Services is evaluated by the American Council of Education (ACE) (ACE/CREDIT) Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction

Healthcare Management

Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a concentration in Healthcare Management designed to:

• Equip students with the administrative and managerial skills necessary for professional careers in hospitals, clinics, long-term and short-term healthcare facilities, and health departments.
• Emphasize an interdisciplinary program that provides a comprehensive foundation in health issues, health systems, sociological influences, and legal and ethical concerns.

Human Resources Management

Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a concentration in Human Resources Management designed to:

• Demonstrate how organizations can achieve success through their employees by strategically managing HR functions.
• Present current issues and practices relating to state-of-the-art human resources management, organizational research, and staff training and development.

Organizational Dynamics

Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a concentration in Organizational Dynamics designed to:

• Prepare students to develop and apply the ability to think critically about organizational processes, issues, and dynamics.
• Develop an awareness of self and others in relationship to the dynamics of organizational development, behavior, and change.