BBA

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit:

ECON   HIST   POLS   PROX191   PSYC   SABR   SOCY   SOSC

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

BUSN489 (3cr.) - This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve new insights on organizational challenges and to impact growth. This course is one option to meet the Experiential Learning requirement in the D.W. Maine College of Business.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3.

MGMT490 (3 or 6cr.) - Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. In general, 150–200 hours of career-related work time shall be required at the employment site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students will be given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A Criminal Background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site. A $30.00 Insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status; Business Foundations completed; a minimum of 9 credits completed in the major in residency at DU; a minimum 2.7 GPA in the major and cumulative Davenport GPA of 2.7.

MGMT352: This course establishes the foundational knowledge required for leading and managing a nonprofit or social enterprise.  Focus is on assessing the various organizational and governance structures, board and community relations, fiscal structure, and impact of the regulatory environment on the management of nonprofit organizations. The course also explores effective processes used by social enterprises to apply business strategies to maximize improvements in human and environmental well-being.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT211

RMGI221: This course introduces the principles of risk management, risk mitigation and insurance processes. Students will focus on developing awareness of the challenges, the tools, and the process of designing and implementing a risk management program, including, but not limited to, utilizing insurance as a form of risk management. The course also explores how big data and data analytics provide key insights to risk management.
Recommended Co-requisite(s): MATH125 and MGMT211

GPMT446 - Project Quality Management
Students will gain insight and knowledge into project product quality and process improvement for creating project or program deliverables. Specific topics include six sigma, lean, quality control, testing, continuous improvement and requirements verification. Special emphasis will be placed on customer satisfaction within a project environment.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287

GPMT490 - Project Management Internship (1-3 cr)
Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Project Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. Technology Management majors must meet the minimum required 3 credits of Technology Management internship requirement through GPMT490. The course is variable credit (1-6) with 1 credit requiring 50 hours of career-related work time at the internship site to 6 credits requiring 300 hours. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 earned credits. All employment site work must be evidenced by reports filed by the student as well as completion of other academic requirements. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A criminal background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site. A $25.00 Insurance Fee and a $25.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum Junior status, completion of 6 credits of GPMT courses, 6 credits within the Specialty, and 9 credits in residency at Davenport University; minimum 2.3 in the major.


GPMT499 - Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® Preparation
This course prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examination developed and conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This exam-prep course provides a focused review of all subject matter for the Project Management Certification. It uses questions from prior certification exams to help students become familiar with the format, content and nature of the exam.

Note: Successful completion of this preparatory course does not guarantee the passing exam. In addition, in order to sit for the Project Management Institute exams, students must meet educational and work experience requirements. There is a $300.00 Project Management Institute CAPM test fee included in this course. Please refer to www.pmi.org for specific exam requirements.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287 or equivalent experience.

RMGI420 - This course examines the core functional competencies of an insurance company and the interdependencies of those functions, including actuarial, claims, finance, reinsurance, and underwriting. Other topics include insurance regulation, the global insurance market, and the strategic management of an insurance company. Content in this course aligns with preparation for the national examination administered by American Institutes for Chartered Property Causality Underwriters (CPCU).
Prerequisite(s): FINC211, RMGI221, and STAT220

RMGI457 - Students will examine enterprise risk management (ERM) as a key component of strategic planning, governance and process management. This course highlights internal control and compliance as framework for organizational success. Risk modeling tools and big data concepts will also be examined. Content in this course aligns with preparation for the national examination administered by American Institutes for Chartered Property Causality Underwriters (CPCU).
Prerequisite(s): FINC211, RMGI221, and STAT220

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

HUMN310 Global Cultures: China - This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective—an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness.   Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

HUMN312 Global Cultures: Japan - This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective—an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness.  Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

HUMN313 Global Cultures: India - This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Indian culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective—an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness.  Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

HUMN314 Global Cultures: Latino Culture - This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Latino culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective—an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

HUMN Humanities Electives - Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Humanities credit: ASLA CHIN COMM ENGL  ESLP124 & 134 GRMN HUMN SPAN

SOSC241 - This course teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular emphasis on regions and places. Students learn the necessary geographic foundations to build an informed view of global current events. Students also learn to identify places and regions and understand the relationship of physical systems, human systems, and spatial patterns. Politics, economics, development, and war are explored in the global context, with specific examples. Students will study both the physical and cultural characteristics of the world as they develop insights into the relationship between environment and culture. Students learn to use maps that display and analyze data from the principle regions of the world.

SOSC Social Science Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit: ECON  HIST  POLS  PROX193  PSYC  SABR  SOCY  SOSC

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit:

ECON   HIST   POLS   PROX191   PSYC   SABR   SOCY   SOSC

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

BUSN489 - This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve new insights on organizational challenges and to impact growth. This course is one option to meet the Experiential Learning requirement in the D.W. Maine College of Business.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3.

HRMG490 - Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Human Resource Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment placement and total experience must be within the field of human resource management with all direction given from within the human resource department of an organization. Furthermore, the placement site supervisor must be a working professional within the human resource department. In general, 150–200 hours of human resource management work time is required at the employment site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students are given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the placement site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A $30.00 insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A Criminal Background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
Prerequisite(s): Achieved senior status; Business Foundations completed; a minimum of 50% of major area course work completed; minimum 3.0 GPA in the major and 3.0 GPA cumulative.
 

HRMG290 - Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This sophomore-level Human Resource Management Internship is intended to provide students interested in the field an introduction to the professional workplace through the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The internship must focus as closely as possible on the student’s major field and individual interest and provide work appropriate to a student exploring entry to the professional environment of Human Resource Management. The course is variable credit (1, 2, or 3 credits) with 1 credit requiring 50 hours of career-related work time at the internship site, 2 credits requiring 100 hours, and
3 credits requiring 150 hours. The course may be repeated up to a total of 3 credits. All employment site work must be evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student as well as completion of other academic requirements. A $30.00 insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A Criminal Background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status: 9 credit hours or more in residency at Davenport University; 6 or more credit hours of HRMG classes completed at Davenport University; 2.7 or above GPA in the major, and 2.7 or above cumulative GPA.

HRMG490 - Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Human Resource Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment placement and total experience must be within the field of human resource management with all direction given from within the human resource department of an organization. Furthermore, the placement site supervisor must be a working professional within the human resource department. In general, 150–200 hours of human resource management work time is required at the employment site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students are given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the placement site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A $30.00 insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A Criminal Background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
Prerequisite(s): Achieved senior status; Business Foundations completed; a minimum of 50% of major area course work completed; minimum 3.0 GPA in the major and 3.0 GPA cumulative.

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit:

ECON   HIST   POLS   PROX191   PSYC   SABR   SOCY   SOSC

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

FINC493 (2 cr)  - The course will prepare students for the ACG Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy. A $55.00 Peregrine assessment fee is charged in this course.
Prerequisite(s): FINC212
 

FINC494 - (1 cr) - This is the second part of the ACG Cup Competition course and includes the case preparation and ACG Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy. Prerequisite(s): FINC493

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit:

ECON   HIST   POLS   PROX191   PSYC   SABR   SOCY   SOSC

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

BUSN489 (3cr.) - This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve new insights on organizational challenges and to impact growth. This course is one option to meet the Experiential Learning requirement in the D.W. Maine College of Business.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3.

MGMT490 (3 or 6cr.) - Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. In general, 150–200 hours of career-related work time shall be required at the employment site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students will be given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A Criminal Background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site. A $30.00 Insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status; Business Foundations completed; a minimum of 9 credits completed in the major in residency at DU; a minimum 2.7 GPA in the major and cumulative Davenport GPA of 2.7.

GPMT446 - Project Quality Management
Students will gain insight and knowledge into project product quality and process improvement for creating project or program deliverables. Specific topics include six sigma, lean, quality control, testing, continuous improvement and requirements verification. Special emphasis will be placed on customer satisfaction within a project environment.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287

GPMT490 - Project Management Internship (1-3 cr)
Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Project Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. Technology Management majors must meet the minimum required 3 credits of Technology Management internship requirement through GPMT490. The course is variable credit (1-6) with 1 credit requiring 50 hours of career-related work time at the internship site to 6 credits requiring 300 hours. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 earned credits. All employment site work must be evidenced by reports filed by the student as well as completion of other academic requirements. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A criminal background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site. A $25.00 Insurance Fee and a $25.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum Junior status, completion of 6 credits of GPMT courses, 6 credits within the Specialty, and 9 credits in residency at Davenport University; minimum 2.3 in the major.


GPMT499 - Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® Preparation
This course prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examination developed and conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This exam-prep course provides a focused review of all subject matter for the Project Management Certification. It uses questions from prior certification exams to help students become familiar with the format, content and nature of the exam.

Note: Successful completion of this preparatory course does not guarantee the passing exam. In addition, in order to sit for the Project Management Institute exams, students must meet educational and work experience requirements. There is a $300.00 Project Management Institute CAPM test fee included in this course. Please refer to www.pmi.org for specific exam requirements.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287 or equivalent experience.

RMGI420 - This course examines the core functional competencies of an insurance company and the interdependencies of those functions, including actuarial, claims, finance, reinsurance, and underwriting. Other topics include insurance regulation, the global insurance market, and the strategic management of an insurance company. Content in this course aligns with preparation for the national examination administered by American Institutes for Chartered Property Causality Underwriters (CPCU).
Prerequisite(s): FINC211, RMGI221, and STAT220

RMGI457 - Students will examine enterprise risk management (ERM) as a key component of strategic planning, governance and process management. This course highlights internal control and compliance as framework for organizational success. Risk modeling tools and big data concepts will also be examined. Content in this course aligns with preparation for the national examination administered by American Institutes for Chartered Property Causality Underwriters (CPCU).
Prerequisite(s): FINC211, RMGI221, and STAT220

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit:

ECON   HIST   POLS   PROX191   PSYC   SABR   SOCY   SOSC

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

FINC493 (2 cr)  - The course will prepare students for the ACG Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy. A $55.00 Peregrine assessment fee is charged in this course.
Prerequisite(s): FINC212
 

FINC494 - (1 cr) - This is the second part of the ACG Cup Competition course and includes the case preparation and ACG Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy. Prerequisite(s): FINC493

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology and health professions students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit:

ECON   HIST   POLS   PROX191   PSYC   SABR   SOCY   SOSC

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

FINC493 (2 cr)  - The course will prepare students for the ACG Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy. A $55.00 Peregrine assessment fee is charged in this course.
Prerequisite(s): FINC212
 

FINC494 - (1 cr) - This is the second part of the ACG Cup Competition course and includes the case preparation and ACG Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy. Prerequisite(s): FINC493

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course. Note:  A final grade of C or better is required to take MATH135 or MATH150

Digital Marketing

MKTG322 - This course offers an overview of online marketing strategies and techniques. Main topics include operating in a global marketplace, online marketing to individuals with personalization services, traffic building and branding.
Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MKTG211

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit:

ECON   HIST   POLS   PROX191   PSYC   SABR   SOCY   SOSC

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course. Note:  A final grade of C or better is required to take MATH135 or MATH150

BUSN489 - This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve new insights on organizational challenges and to impact growth. This course is one option to meet the Experiential Learning requirement in the D.W. Maine College of Business.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3.

MKTG490 - Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Marketing Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience must be directly related to the marketing function of an organization. In general, 150–200 hours of marketing related work time shall be required at the employment site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students are given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the placement site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A $30.00 Insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A Criminal Background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status; Business Foundations complete; 15 or more credit hours completed in residency at Davenport; 12 or more credit hours of Marketing courses completed at Davenport; a minimum 2.7 GPA in the major; 2.7 cumulative GPA.

Digital Marketing

MKTG322 - This course offers an overview of online marketing strategies and techniques. Main topics include operating in a global marketplace, online marketing to individuals with personalization services, traffic building and branding.
Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MKTG211

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit:

ECON   HIST   POLS   PROX191   PSYC   SABR   SOCY   SOSC

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course. Note:  A final grade of C or better is required to take MATH135 or MATH150

BUSN489 (3cr.) - This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve new insights on organizational challenges and to impact growth. This course is one option to meet the Experiential Learning requirement in the D.W. Maine College of Business.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3.

MGMT490 (3 or 6cr.) - Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. In general, 150–200 hours of career-related work time shall be required at the employment site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students will be given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A Criminal Background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site. A $30.00 Insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status; Business Foundations completed; a minimum of 9 credits completed in the major in residency at DU; a minimum 2.7 GPA in the major and cumulative Davenport GPA of 2.7.

MGMT352: This course establishes the foundational knowledge required for leading and managing a nonprofit or social enterprise.  Focus is on assessing the various organizational and governance structures, board and community relations, fiscal structure, and impact of the regulatory environment on the management of nonprofit organizations. The course also explores effective processes used by social enterprises to apply business strategies to maximize improvements in human and environmental well-being.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT211

RMGI221: This course introduces the principles of risk management, risk mitigation and insurance processes. Students will focus on developing awareness of the challenges, the tools, and the process of designing and implementing a risk management program, including, but not limited to, utilizing insurance as a form of risk management. The course also explores how big data and data analytics provide key insights to risk management.
Recommended Co-requisite(s): MATH125 and MGMT211

GPMT446 - Project Quality Management
Students will gain insight and knowledge into project product quality and process improvement for creating project or program deliverables. Specific topics include six sigma, lean, quality control, testing, continuous improvement and requirements verification. Special emphasis will be placed on customer satisfaction within a project environment.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287

GPMT490 - Project Management Internship (1-3 cr)
Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Project Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. Technology Management majors must meet the minimum required 3 credits of Technology Management internship requirement through GPMT490. The course is variable credit (1-6) with 1 credit requiring 50 hours of career-related work time at the internship site to 6 credits requiring 300 hours. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 earned credits. All employment site work must be evidenced by reports filed by the student as well as completion of other academic requirements. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A criminal background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site. A $25.00 Insurance Fee and a $25.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum Junior status, completion of 6 credits of GPMT courses, 6 credits within the Specialty, and 9 credits in residency at Davenport University; minimum 2.3 in the major.


GPMT499 - Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® Preparation
This course prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examination developed and conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This exam-prep course provides a focused review of all subject matter for the Project Management Certification. It uses questions from prior certification exams to help students become familiar with the format, content and nature of the exam.

Note: Successful completion of this preparatory course does not guarantee the passing exam. In addition, in order to sit for the Project Management Institute exams, students must meet educational and work experience requirements. There is a $300.00 Project Management Institute CAPM test fee included in this course. Please refer to www.pmi.org for specific exam requirements.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287 or equivalent experience.

RMGI420 - This course examines the core functional competencies of an insurance company and the interdependencies of those functions, including actuarial, claims, finance, reinsurance, and underwriting. Other topics include insurance regulation, the global insurance market, and the strategic management of an insurance company. Content in this course aligns with preparation for the national examination administered by American Institutes for Chartered Property Causality Underwriters (CPCU).
Prerequisite(s): FINC211, RMGI221, and STAT220

RMGI457 - Students will examine enterprise risk management (ERM) as a key component of strategic planning, governance and process management. This course highlights internal control and compliance as framework for organizational success. Risk modeling tools and big data concepts will also be examined. Content in this course aligns with preparation for the national examination administered by American Institutes for Chartered Property Causality Underwriters (CPCU).
Prerequisite(s): FINC211, RMGI221, and STAT220