Master of Management
Master of Management (MASTER MGMT)
33 Credits
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT • 33 CREDITS • MASTER MGMT
Program Description
Students seeking the Masters of Management degree (MM) will develop key employee knowledge, skills, and capabilities desired by all types of organizations operating within the dynamic global environment. The focus areas of this 33 credit program include: leadership, stakeholder engagement, a culture of change, collaboration, process management and contemporary structure and design. Theory, application, and reflection are integrated throughout this program to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Courses |
(30) Credits | |
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CISP600 | Information Systems Planning | 3 |
FINC610 | Budget & Finance Management | 3 |
HRMG700 | Managing Human Resources | 3 |
MGMT610 | Creative and Critical Thinking | 3 |
MGMT732 | Project Leadership | 3 |
MGMT747 | Sustainable Business Strategie | 3 |
MGMT760 | Organizational Design/Develop | 3 |
MGMT775 | Leading Transformationl Change | 3 |
MGMT784 | Data-Driven Design/Analysis | 3 |
MKTG638 | Mktg/Comm MultiCultural Env | 3 |
Capstone |
3 Credits | |
---|---|---|
MGMT795 | Stratgies Contemp Organizatns | 3 |
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting (MEDA AAS)
61 Credits
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE • 61 CREDITS • MEDA AAS
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs at the Grand Rapids W.A. Lettinga Campus and the Lansing Campus (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). The program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Graduates are prepared in the basics of patient care, basic laboratory practices and medical office procedures. In addition, the graduate will have developed their interpersonal communication skills and acquired a foundation in both psychology and diversity. The graduate is eligible to take the certification exam of the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) and/or the American Medical Technologist Exam (RMA).
+These MEDA courses must be completed at Davenport University in order to be eligible to sit for the certification exams.
#A grade of C or better is required for successful completion of both BIOL115 and BIOL116.
**Students who have current CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications or equivalent will receive credit for HLTH100.
To be prepared for success on the national certification exam and entry into the Medical Assisting profession, it is strongly recommended that students meet the most current catalog year requirements.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Foundations of Excellence |
(30) Credits | |
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ACES100 | AchieveCareer/EducationSuccess | 3 |
BIOL115# | Anatomy and Physiology with Human Disease I | 4.0 |
BIOL116# | Anatomy and Physiology with Human Disease II | 4.0 |
COMM120 | Presentation Techniques | 3 |
ENGL109 | Composition | 3 |
ENGL110 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
HLTH100* | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid | 1.0 |
MATH125 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
PSYC101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
SOSC201 | Diversity in Society | 3 |
Foundations of Health Professions |
12 Credits | |
---|---|---|
CISP111 | Requirements Planning/Develop | 3 |
HLTH101M | Intro to Health Careers | 0 |
HLTH110 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
HLTH220* | Pharmacology | 3.0 |
HLTH230 | Health Care Law and Ethics | 3 |
Major |
16 Credits | |
---|---|---|
HLTH250 | Healthcare Reimbursement Mgmt | 3 |
MEDA254+ | Clinical Patient Care | 3.0 |
MEDA255+ | Clinical Laboratory Procedures | 3.0 |
MEDA259 | Medical Office Applications | 3 |
MEDA290+ | Medical Assisting Practicum | 4.0 |
Recommended Open Electives |
3.0 Credits | |
---|---|---|
HINT110 | Introduction to HIM | 3 |
HINT201 | Health Information Technology | 3 |
HLTH210 | Health Care Orgnztns & Systems | 3 |
HLTH211 | Healthcare Management | 3 |
HLTH320 | Public Health Perspectives | 3 |
PSYC127 | Healthy Living | 3 |
PSYC270 | Dimensions Of Aging | 3 |
PSYC303 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Risk Management and Insurance
Risk Management and Insurance (RMGI PBC)
18 Credits
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE • 18 CREDITS MINIMUM • RMGI PBC
The Risk Management and Insurance Certificate program prepares students for analytical careers in organizations or within the insurance industry by developing skills to assess and effectively manage risk. The program focuses on the key concepts of risk forecasting and control programs and processes to evaluate potential risk treatments and risk management. Students learn the role of evaluation and treatment of hazard, operational, financial and organizational risks through root cause analysis, leading to the goal of business continuity management. Content aligns with the exams required for the completion of the Associate in Risk Management by the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters.
* Courses that were completed as part of an undergraduate degree cannot be applied to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate requirements. An approved elective must be completed for any required course(s) that was previously completed.
Professional Certifications will be recognized but may not be used to fulfill a course requirement in this certificate program. A minimum of three RMGI courses must be completed at Davenport University in order to award this Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Major* |
18 Credits | |
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MGMT211 | Management Foundations | 3 |
RMGI221 | Risk Mgmt & Insur Analysis | 3 |
RMGI420 or RMGI457 | Insurance Company Operations and Regulations or Managing Enterprise Risk | 3 |
RMGI454 | ||
RMGI455 | Assessment & Treatment of Risk | 3 |
RMGI456 | Risk Financing | 3 |
Approved Elective for the Risk Management and Insurance Certificate |
(3) Credits | |
---|---|---|
RMGI490 | Risk Mgmt/Insurance Internship | 3 |
Networking Technology
Networking Technology (NETWTECH AAS)
60-61 Credits
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE • 60-61 CREDITS MINIMUM • NETWTECH AAS
The Computer Networking Technology program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge, skills, and strategies required to install, administer, and maintain computers and network systems. The courses in this program will cover topics directly related to the objectives of certification exams.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Foundations of Excellence |
21-22 Credits | |
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ACES100 or OPEN | Achieving Career and Education Success or (if exempt) Open Elective | 3 |
COMM120 | Presentation Techniques | 3 |
ENGL109 | Composition | 3 |
ENGL110 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
MATH125 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
MATH135 or MATH150 | College Algebra or Pre-Calculus | 3-4 |
SOSC201 | Diversity in Society | 3 |
Foundations of Business |
6 Credits | |
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BUSN210 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
MGMT211 | Management Foundations | 3 |
Foundations of Technology |
6 Credits | |
---|---|---|
BITS211 | Microcomp Appl Spreadsheet | 3 |
GPMT287 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
Major |
27 Credits | |
---|---|---|
IAAS224 | Implementing Network Security | 3 |
NETW101 | PC Operating Systems | 3 |
NETW141 | MS Client and Server OS | 3 |
NETW151 | Cisco Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
NETW152 | Cisco Routing & Switching | 3 |
NETW201 | PC Maintenance and Management | 3 |
NETW217 | UNIX Operating Systems | 3 |
NETW235 | UNIX/Linux Server Admin | 3 |
NETW241 | MS Implement Network Infrastr | 3 |
Network Management and Security
Network Management and Security (NETMGTSEC BS)
120 Credits
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • 120 CREDITS MINIMUM • NETW MSEC BS
The Network Management and Security program will prepare the graduate with the technical knowledge and skills that are required to design, install, administer, maintain, and secure network systems and computers. Students will learn to evaluate user needs, purchase and install hardware and software, design and administer networks, and implement security best practices. Hands-on coursework will provide more advanced networking and security skills in a variety of hardware and software environments. The courses in this program will cover topics directly related to the objectives of certification exams from Microsoft, Cisco, EC Council and CompTIA.
*Either NETW490 or TECH489 must be completed unless the experiential learning component is satisfied. An upper level technology substitution must be chosen if the experiential component is completed within a required course in the major.
**Consider adding the Mathematics Minor (MTHM) 23 credits with this degree program. One of the required math courses (MATH215) is required in the foundations, the other five courses could be taken as part of the Open Elective Credits.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
- Advanced Cisco Networking (web)
- Advanced Cisco Networking (pdf)
- Network Security (web)
- Network Security (pdf)
- Server Administration (web)
- Server Administration (pdf)
Foundations of Excellence |
30-31 Credits | |
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ACES100 or OPEN | Achieving Career and Education Success or (if exempt) Open Elective | 3 |
COMM120 | Presentation Techniques | 3 |
ENGL109 | Composition | 3 |
ENGL110 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
ENGL311 | Professional Writing | 3 |
MATH135/150/215 | College Algebra or Pre-Calculus or Calculus I | 3-4 |
SCI | Science Elective | 3 |
SOSC201 | Diversity in Society | 3 |
SOSC301 | Global & World Diversity | 3 |
STAT220 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
Foundations of Business |
(9-10) Credits | |
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ACCT200 or ACCT201 | Accounting Basics for Managers (recommended) or Accounting Foundations I | 3-4 |
BUSN210 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
MGMT211 | Management Foundations | 3 |
Foundations of Networking |
18 Credits | |
---|---|---|
BITS211 | Microcomp Appl Spreadsheet | 3 |
GPMT287 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
NETW101 | PC Operating Systems | 3 |
NETW141 | MS Client and Server OS | 3 |
NETW201 | PC Maintenance and Management | 3 |
NETW217 | UNIX Operating Systems | 3 |
Major |
48-49 Credits | |
---|---|---|
IAAS224 | Implementing Network Security | 3 |
NETW151 | Cisco Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
NETW152 | Cisco Routing & Switching | 3 |
NETW241 | MS Implement Network Infrastr | 3 |
NETW251 | Cisco Enterprise Networking | 3 |
NETW252 | Cisco Connecting Networks | 3 |
NETW325 | Wireless Networking & Security | 3 |
NETW326 | IP Telephony | 3 |
NETW440 | Network Design & Management | 3 |
NETW490* or TECH489* | Networking Internship or Field Experience in Technology | 3 |
TECH497 | College of Technology Capstone | 3 |
Choose one of the following specialty areas: |
(15-16) Credits |
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Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required. Recommended Electives: |
12-15 Credits | |
---|---|---|
CISP253 | Python Scripting | 3 |
CISP313 | Computer Selection & Training | 3 |
IAAS490 | Information Assur/Secur Intern | 3 |
MATH140 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
STAT322 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
Advanced Cisco Networking Specialty [ACNS] |
(16) Credits | |
---|---|---|
NETW311 | Cisco Enterprise Core Network | 4 |
NETW312 | Cisco Network Security | 4 |
NETW411 | Cisco Networking Adv Switching | 4 |
NETW412 | Cisco Network Troubleshooting | 4 |
Network Security Specialty [NWSS] |
(15) Credits | |
---|---|---|
IAAS245 | Disaster Recovery | 3 |
IAAS321 | Securing the Infrastructure | 3 |
IAAS322 | Network Defense/Countermeasure | 3 |
IAAS481 | Info Security and Assurance | 3 |
IAAS482 | Vulnerability Assessment | 3 |
Server Administration Specialty [SADS] |
15 Credits | |
---|---|---|
NETW235 | UNIX/Linux Server Admin | 3 |
NETW243 | MS Administer SQL Server | 3 |
NETW341 | MS Plan & Implement Active Dir | 3 |
NETW350 | Configuring MS Exchange | 3 |
NETW435 | Virtualization | 3 |
**Mathematics Minor (Optional) |
(23) Credits | |
---|---|---|
MATH205 | Applied Linear Algebra | 4 |
MATH215 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH216 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH250 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
MATH317 | Calculus III | 4 |
MATH350 | Differential Equation/Modeling | 4 |
Global Project Management Certificate
Global Project Management Certificate (GPROJ MG PBC)
18 Credits
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE • 18 CREDITS MINIMUM • GPROJ MG PBC
This program is designed to prepare students for a global project management position. While the learning and experiential focus will be primarily in the Business Management and Information Systems and Technology areas, the program also provides students with opportunities to explore and apply the concepts and knowledge in other areas (e.g. construction, operational management in finance, health care). This program will also help prepare students to complete the Project Management Institute (PMI)® project management certification exam.
Preadmission Requirements:
- An undergraduate degree.
- Successful completion of management foundations, statistics and spreadsheet fundamentals through previously completed course work, Competency Exams or CLEP exams.
PMP ® , PgMP ® , CAPM ® , PMI-SP ® , PMI-RMP ® , and PMI-ACP ® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Students completing the BS Technology Project Management major or the Global Project Management Specialty as part of their BBA in Management are not eligible for this additional certification.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Major |
18 Credits | |
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GPMT287 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
GPMT385 | Project Scheduling with Agile | 3 |
GPMT400 | Project Fincl/Risk Analysis | 3 |
GPMT410 | Global Sourcing for Projects | 3 |
GPMT446 | Project Quality Management | 3 |
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management (HR MGMT GRC)
12-18 Credits
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-18 CREDITS • HR MGMT GRC
Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; a course substitution must be approved by the Department Chair.
Prerequisite: ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr) and FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr) and LEGL710 Ethical and Legal Framework for 21st Century Business (3 cr), are required prerequisites that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.
*Please note: Due to the limited course work for the graduate certificate, this program is not considered aligned with SHRM requirements. If you are interested in taking the SHRM Certified Professional examination, please see your advisor to determine eligibility.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Major |
12 Credits | |
---|---|---|
HRMG700 | Managing Human Resources | 3 |
HRMG720 | Employment Law/Labor Relations | 3 |
HRMG725 | Finance Compensation/Benefits | 3 |
HRMG750 | Org Development & Training | 3 |
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting (MAN ACCT GRC)
12 Credits
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-18 CREDITS • MAN ACCT GRC
Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; a course substitution must be approved by the Department Chair.
Prerequisite: ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr) and FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr) are required prerequisites that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Managerial Accounting.
*ACCT761 and ACCT762 are only offered in a 15 week online format.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Major |
12 Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACCT625 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
ACCT761 | CMA Prep Finc Plan/Perform Ctl | 3 |
ACCT762 | CMA Prep Finc Decision Making | 3 |
FINC750 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 |
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (BUS MGT MBA)
30 Credits
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • 30 CREDITS • BUS MGT MBA
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students in the functional areas of business enabling them to develop managerial skills necessary to be effective in a wide variety of business environments. The program is designed for students interested in entering or advancing their careers in business. This 30 credit hour program focuses on the content areas that current research of managerial competencies, as well as nationally recognized graduate business standard evaluations, have identified: management, human capital management, business law, organizational leadership, economics, accounting, quantitative business analysis, operations management, corporate finance, marketing, and strategic management. Students can develop additional expertise in a particular concentration area by completing 12-15 credits in courses that culminate in the award of a graduate certificate, which will be recorded on the student’s transcript.
Students who have a 2.75 cumulative GPA in a bachelor’s degree in business or a business related field will not be required to complete the Foundations of Business courses.
Students without an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or a business related area must take the foundational courses to prepare them to enter into the MBA program. All prospective students are encouraged to speak with an admissions representative to determine whether they are eligible for prior learning credit based on their professional background.
The Foundations of Business courses for non-business undergraduate majors include:
ACCT510 Fundamentals of Accounting Principles and Concepts
BUSN520 Management and Marketing
FINC510 Foundations of Financial Management
STAT500 Statistics for Business
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Courses |
(30) Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACCT640 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
BUSN688 | Quantitative Business Analysis | 3 |
ECON625 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
FINC620 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
LEGL710 | Ethical/Legal Frmwrk 21st Cent | 3 |
MGMT653 | Leading Organizations | 3 |
MGMT757 | Operations & Supply Chain Mgt | 3 |
MKTG610 | Marketing Strategies | 3 |
Capstone |
(3) Credits | |
---|---|---|
CAPS794 | Business Integration Capstone | 3 |
MBA Elective - Recommended electives: |
(3) Credits | |
---|---|---|
BUSN781 | Graduate Mgmt Study Abroad Exp | 3 |
BUSN790 | Graduate Mgmt Internship | 3 |
FINC793 and FINC794 | Graduate ACG Cup Participation | 3 |
GRAD** | Any course from the Graduate Certificates or Master of Management program | 3 |
Nursing Pre-Licensure
Nursing Pre-Licensure (P-LIC RN BSN)
120-133 Credits
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PRE-LICENSURE • 120-133 CREDITS • P-LIC RN BSN
This program is designed for students who have chosen to pursue a career as a professional nurse. The purpose of the bachelor’s degree nursing program at Davenport University is to prepare the graduate with the skill and knowledge necessary to function in the role of the professional nurse through the use of critical thinking, advanced assessment skills, communication, collaborating practices, applied research, self-directed learning, leadership and management skills, systems thinking, and professional development. This program prepares graduates for nursing practice across the continuum of care and in communities.
Program seats are limited and entry is competitive. Students are admitted to the program based on their cumulative GPA, TEAS scores, professional recommendations, and a personal essay. Students who meet admissions criteria will be provisionally admitted to the program pending completion of the Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Drug Screen (DS).
*All BIOL and CHEM prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C+ or better grade for successful completion.
*Upon acceptance of a nursing seat, the following courses within the Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN program are required to be completed at Davenport University (BIOL110/110L, BIOL221/221L, BIOL222/222L, BIOL211/211L, BIOL312, CHEM150/150L). Credits for required biology courses will not be transferred after nursing seat acceptance.
*Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN students may take online offerings with permission of the Nursing Department.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree requirements must be met based on the catalog year of acceptance to the BSN Nursing Pre-Licensure program.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
- Nursing Prelicensure, BSN - FALL START (web)
- Nursing Prelicensure, BSN - FALL START (pdf)
- Nursing Prelicensure, BSN - WINTER START (web)
- Nursing Prelicensure, BSN - WINTER START (pdf)
Foundations of Excellence |
37 Credits | |
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ACES100 | AchieveCareer/EducationSuccess | 3 |
BIOL110 | Foundations of Cell Biology | 3 |
BIOL110L | Foundation of Cell Biology Lab | 1 |
BIOL221 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
BIOL221L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
BIOL222 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
BIOL222L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
CHEM150 | Foundations of Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM150L | Foundations of Chemistry Lab | 1 |
COMM120 | Presentation Techniques | 3 |
ENGL109 | Composition | 3 |
ENGL110 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
MATH125 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
PSYC101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
STAT219 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
Foundations of Health Professions |
17 Credits | |
---|---|---|
BIOL211 | Microbiology | 3 |
BIOL211L | Microbiology Lab | 1 |
BIOL312 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
HLTH101 | Introduction to Health Careers | 3 |
HLTH101M | Intro to Health Careers | 0 |
HLTH230 | Health Care Law and Ethics | 3 |
PSYC303 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
SOSC201 | Diversity in Society | 3 |
Complete the optional Medical Case Management Specialty [CMS] |
(13) Credits | |
---|---|---|
MCMG300 | Case Management Fundamentals | 3 |
MCMG312 | Insurance/UR/Dischrge Planning | 3 |
MCMG401 | Case Mgmt Document/Reporting | 4 |
MCMG403 | Case Mgt Special Populations | 3 |