Business Management
Stephanie Elie-Martin, Ph.D. (Director)
Business Management Major, BPS
The Whitworth Business Management Program blends contemporary organizational theory with real-world practice to create a distinctive learning experience for busy adults pursuing completion of their bachelor’s degree. As part of one of the three divisions within Whitworth’s AACSB-accredited School of Business, the major satisfies all requirements for a business degree awarded by Whitworth University.
Business Management Program Admission Requirements
Admission to Whitworth Online does not guarantee admission to the Whitworth Business Management Degree Program. In addition to being admitted to Whitworth Online, prior to beginning the business management major, students must:
- Achieve junior standing, either by transfer or at Whitworth, with a grade-point average of 2.0 or above
Admission Evaluation for Business Management Program
The final determination of admission into the business management program is made by the director of the program in consultation with Whitworth Online advisors and staff. This decision may be based on prior coursework, recommendations from prior instructors, a personal interview, business aptitude, ability to work well in a cohort-based program and grade-point average. Applicants will receive notification of their admission status from the Whitworth Online.
Business Management Coursework
Each cohort course is a prerequisite for the course that proceeds it. Not achieving a satisfactory grade in course may result in program delays and schedule alterations. A failing grade (F) may necessitate withdrawal from the program.
Business management students are required to engage with other students, Whitworth Online staff and faculty in a professional manner. Professional behavior in an adult undergraduate online business program is demonstrated through consistent, respectful communication to faculty, staff and peers; timely completion of responsibilities; and active, substantive participation in the learning community. Students are expected to exhibit integrity, accountability and collaborative professionalism consistent with standards of contemporary organizational practice.
The learning outcomes for the business management degree are consistent with those articulated by the Whitworth School of Business for all business degrees. Learning outcomes of this major include:
Communication: Our students will be professionally competent in written and oral communication skills.
Ethics: Our students will be exposed to and navigate through ethical dilemmas and situations.
Management Principles: Our students will be proficient in applied management and leadership concepts.
Teamwork: Our students will be effective team members in global/multi-cultural environments.
Requirements for Business Management, BPS (36) | ||
|---|---|---|
| COM 355 | Communication and Leadership | 3 |
| BU 425 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BU 354 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| BU 240 | Business Law | 3 |
| BU 318 | Applied Marketing | 3 |
| EC 356 | Applied Economic Principles | 3 |
| BU 355 | Managerial Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| BU 385 | Applied Leadership Theory | 3 |
| COM 461 | Applied Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| BU 461 | Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BU 458 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BU 353W | Organizational Development and Change | 3 |
Requirements for a Business Management BPS with a Concentration in Six Sigma (48) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for a BPS in Business Management | 36 | |
| BU 314 | Introduction to Operations Management and Six Sigma Green Belt | 3 |
| MA 256 | Elementary Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| BU 361 | Lean Management and Six Sigma Yellow Belt | 3 |
| BU 331 | Project Management and Six Sigma Black Belt | 3 |
This concentration provides students with an understanding of lean processes as well as the leadership skills to adeptly manage change. Add value to current or future employers by understanding how to maximize operational efficiency and how to manage the change to get there.