PROGRAM GUIDE BBA in Business Administration Human Resource Management Marketing or Management Accelerated Instruction with McKendree
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Table of Contents AiM Staff Contact Information 4 McKendree University Admission 5 Majors & Courses 6 Tuition & Financial Aid 7 Military Benefits 8 Transfer Credit Evaluation 8 Transfer Guides 9 Location Schedules 16 Your degree is within reach when you take AiM with McKendree! McKendree University, Illinois first college, is located in Lebanon, Illinois, just 23 miles from downtown St. Louis. The Accelerated Instruction with McKendree (AiM) program is designed for students whose work and personal commitments make them unable to attend the Lebanon campus. The program is currently being offered at these convenient locations: Flora High School - Currently online John A. Logan College - Carterville, IL Kaskaskia College - Centralia, IL Rend Lake Market Place - Mt Vernon, IL Southwestern Illinois College - Currently online Wabash Valley College - Currently online Waterloo City Hall - Currently online Or entirely online Taught by McKendree instructors, the 8- week classes are small and the curriculum is student centered, emphasizing the real-world application of learning. The program provides an innovative learning environment where adult students can complete their degree in two years while pursuing their careers and personal lives. McKendree University s AiM program wants to make obtaining your Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing or Management as smooth as possible. The AiM Program Guide will assist you in getting your questions answered and we have staff dedicated to helping you. 3
AIM STAFF We are here to help you. Melissa Meeker Assistant Dean of Student Services for Online & External Programs mlmeeker@mckendree.edu 1.800.BEARCAT x 6834 Cell: 618.791.8003 Fax: 618.537.6410 Sharon Kasten AiM Program Coordinator srkasten@mckendree.edu 1.800.BEARCAT x 6577 Cell: 618.791.6947 Fax: 618.537.6410 Linza Brachear Student Services Specialist lkbrachear@mckendree.edu 1.800.BEARCAT x 6427 Cell: 618.363.9707 Fax: 618.537.6410 NOTEWORTHY McKendree is ranked in the top tier of Best Regional Colleges in the nation by US News Best Colleges 2015 For the second consecutive year, McKendree was listed among the top 100 Best Online Programs in the nation for 2015, according to U.S. News & World Report Designated one of America s 100 Best College Buys Innovative learning opportunities at McKendree University have earned it recognition among the nation s Colleges of Distinction for 2015-2016 Recognized as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine Engaged students, great teaching, a vibrant community and successful outcomes have earned McKendree University the designation "College of Distinction" McKendree has campuses in Lebanon, IL, Scott Air Force Base, IL, Louisville and Radcliff, KY. Offcampus programs with accelerated instruction (AiM) are offered at 6 sites in Illinois and now online A unique Bachelor s completion program in Nursing at numerous off-campus sites Nationally ranked Debate Team McKendree University is a NCAA, Division II school New campus construction in the past 15 years has led to new academic buildings, residence life facilities, intramural and varsity sports complexes and The Hett, a $10 million Center for the Arts. McKendree University was selected to the Honor Roll of Great Colleges to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education 4
AiM PROGRAM ADMISSION 1. Apply - www.mkckendree.edu/aim Complete the FREE application for admission 2. Send transcripts - Request official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended be mailed to the address below 3. Financial Aid - Apply for financial aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov 4. Review evaluation of transfer credits with AiM staff Have official transcripts mailed to: McKendree University Office of External Programs 701 College Road Lebanon, IL, 62254 ACCREDITATION The AiM program is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and approved to operate by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. CLASS FORMAT Classes meet one evening per week from 5:30pm to 10pm for 8 weeks in a blended format, alternating between online and in-class time with a McKendree instructor. By taking two courses per 8-week term the program can be completed in two years (some online only courses may be necessary). McKendree University also offers its BBA degree fully online. McKendree University... Providing a high quality educational experience to outstanding students. Responsible Citizenship-Engagement-Academic Excellence-Lifelong Learning 5
AiM MAJORS & COURSES The AiM program offers students the option of an accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management or Human Resource Management. McKendree University requires 120 credit hours for degree completion and AiM coursework totals 51 hours. 69 hours of approved electives will be needed from an accredited college/university including: English Composition I & II Principles of Management Principles of Marketing Financial & Managerial Accounting Micro & Macro Economics Statistics Computer Competency Health & Wellness Two Science courses, one with a lab Business Administration Major BUS 303 Business Law I ART 311 History of Film & Photography online BUS 310 Quant Analysis for Business Decisions ENG 380 SPTP: Short Fiction BUS 410 Management Information Systems HIS 326 America Since 1945 BUS 450 Business Strategy & Policy PSI 305 Constitutional Law FIN 306 Consumer Finance PSY 405 Industrial/Organizational Psychology FIN 308 Principles of Business SPC 310 Business & Professional Presentations MGT 314 Organizational Behavior MGT 334 Human Resources Management MKT 305 Consumer Behavior MKT 340 International Business MKT 424 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility Marketing Major Marketing majors will take the following courses online in place of selected AiM courses: MKT 330 Principles of Retailing MKT 354 Advertising & Promotion MKT 410 Marketing Research 6
AiM MAJORS & COURSES Cont. Human Resource Management Major Human Resource Management majors will take the following courses online in place of selected AiM courses: HRM 410 Diversity and Change Management HRM 430 Benefits and Compensation HRM 440 Employment Law SPC 370 Training and Development Management Major Management majors will take the following courses online in place of selected AiM courses: MGT 350 Small Business Management MGT 354 Management Communications MGT 376 Operations Management TUITION & FINANCIAL AID Effective Fall 2015, tuition is $360 per credit hour. Online only courses have an additional $60 per credit hour fee. Students enrolled in McKendree s AiM program are eligible for a variety of financial aid including: Federal Pell Grants Illinois MAP Grants Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Corporate Tuition Assistance In many cases, the loans will cover the entire cost of the program. Apply for financial aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. McKendree s school code is 001722. For complete details visit the AiM website at www.mckendree.edu/aim 7
MILITARY BENEFITS McKendree proudly supports the Post 9/11 Veterans Award (Yellow Ribbon Program). This award is available to veterans who are enrolled full-time and are eligible for, and elect to receive, full educational benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. McKendree also accepts the following military benefits administered by the VA: Montgomery GI Bill- Active Duty (Ch. 30) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) Veterans Educational Assistance Program (Ch. 32) Post 9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33) Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (Ch. 35) Montgomery GI Bill- Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606) TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATION McKendree University gives careful consideration to your previous course work and will transfer in as many credits as possible. Courses are individually evaluated to determine which are transferable and what requirements have been met. In most cases, credit is issued for courses that have an equivalent to those at McKendree. Transcripts will be evaluated by the Office of Academic Records and the Division Chair of the department. Official transcript evaluations are completed once you have been accepted to McKendree. AiM staff can provide you with an unofficial evaluation at your request. Please note the following: Only courses with a letter grade of C or better may be accepted in transfer. Pass/fail courses will not be accepted At least 120 credit hours are required for graduation, with a minimum of 50 hours from a 4-year institution, 32 of which must be from McKendree You may receive a maximum of 70 credit hours in transfer from a two-year institution, including credit for military experience (with transcripts), CLEP, AP and DANTES Up to 96 credit hours may be accepted in transfer from an accredited 4-year institution Proficiencies earned at other institutions are not accepted TRANSFER GUIDES The following guides are intended for students interested in McKendree University s AiM program. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges pg. 9 John A. Logan College pg. 10 Joliet Junior College pg. 11 Kaskaskia College pg. 12 Rend Lake College pg. 13 Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) pg. 14 Your degree is within reach when you take AiM with McKendree! 8
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES TRANSFER GUIDE AiM Core Requirements at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges: Complete prior to beginning AiM: English Composition: (6 credit hours) ENG 1111 ENG 1121 Complete prior to second semester in AiM: Management: (3 credit hours) Marketing: (3 credit hours) BUS 2201 BMK 2101 Accounting: (6 credit hours) Economics: (6 credit hours) ACC 2101 ACC 2102 ECN 2101 ECN 2102 Complete prior to beginning the second year (fourth semester) of AiM: Mathematics: (3 credit hours) MTH 1131 or BMG 2103 Life Science: (4 credit hours) & Physical Science: (4/5 credit hours) at least one science must include a lab LSC 1101 LSC 2104 PSC 1111/1112 LSC 1102 LSC 2110 CHM 1120 LSC 1103 LSC 2111 CHM 1130 LSC 1105 GEL 1112 Computer Competency: (3 credit hours) CIS 1101 or DAP 1201 Health & Wellness: (2/3 credit hours) EDU 1107 All classes must be completed with a minimum grade of C in order to be accepted in transfer. Note: McKendree University requires 120 credits for degree completion The AIM coursework totals 51 hours 69 hours of approved electives will be needed from an accredited college/university including the courses listed above 9
JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE TRANSFER GUIDE AiM Core Requirements at John A. Logan College: Complete prior to beginning AiM: English Composition: (6 credit hours) ENG 101 ENG 102 Complete prior to second semester in AiM: Accounting: (6 credit hours) Management: (3 credit hours) ACC 201 ACC 202 MGT 112 Economics: (6 credit hours) Marketing: (3 credit hours) ECO 201 ECO 202 MKT 113 Business Law: (3 credit hours) BUS 222 Complete prior to beginning the second year (fourth semester) of AiM: Mathematics: (3 credit hours) BUS 121 or MAT 120 or MAT 282 Life Science: (3/4 credit hours) & Physical Science: (3/4/5 credit hours) at least one science must include a lab BIO 100 BIO 110 PHS 102 PHS 105 BIO 101 BIO 205 PHS 103 PHS 220 BIO 102 CHM 141 PHS 104 Computer Competency: (3 credit hours) CIS 207 or CIS 101 Health & Wellness: (2/3 credit hours) HTH 110 or HTH 118 All classes must be completed with a minimum grade of C in order to be accepted in transfer. Note: McKendree University requires 120 credits for degree completion The AIM coursework totals 51 hours 69 hours of approved electives will be needed from an accredited college/university including the courses listed above 10
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE TRANSFER GUIDE AiM Core Requirements at Joliet Junior College: Complete prior to beginning AiM: English Composition: (6 credit hours) ENG 101 ENG 102 Complete prior to second semester in AiM: Accounting: (8 credit hours) Management: (3 credit hours) ACCY 101 ACCY 102 MGMT 101 Economics: (6 credit hours) Marketing: (3 credit hours) ECON 103 ECON 104 MKTG 101 Business Law: (3 credit hours) BLAW 101 Complete prior to beginning the second year (fourth semester) of AiM: Mathematics: (3/4 credit hours) BUS 205 or MATH 128 Life Science: (4/5 credit hours) & Physical Science: (3/4/5 credit hours) at least one science must include a lab BIO 104 CHEM 101 BIO 151 GEOL 101 CHEM 100 PHYS 100 Computer Competency: ( 3 credit hours) CIS 122 or CIS 127 or CIS 236 Health & Wellness: (2/3 credit hours) BIO 103 All classes must be completed with a minimum grade of C in order to be accepted in transfer. Note: McKendree University requires 120 credits for degree completion The AIM coursework totals 51 hours 69 hours of approved electives will be needed from an accredited college/university including the courses listed above 11
KASKASKIA COLLEGE TRANSFER GUIDE AiM Core Requirements at Kaskaskia College: Complete prior to beginning AiM: English Composition: (6 credit hours) ENGL 101 ENGL 102 Complete prior to second semester in AiM: Accounting: (6 credit hours) Management: (3 credit hours) ACCT 101 or 201 BUSN 127 ACCT 102 or 202 Economics: (6 credit hours) Marketing: (3 credit hours) ECON 205 ECON 206 BUSN 115 Complete prior to beginning the second year (fourth semester) of AiM: Mathematics: (3/4 credit hours) MATH 136 or MATH 247 Life Science: (4 credit hours) & Physical Science: (3/4/5 credit hours) at least one science must include a lab BIOL 101 CHEM 111 PSCI 120 ZOOL 101 BIOL 102 PSCI 101 PSCI 140 BOTY 101 PSCI 103 PHYS 101 Computer Competency: ( 3/4 credit hours) To be completed at McKendree Health & Wellness: (2/3 credit hours) HLTH 102 All classes must be completed with a minimum grade of C in order to be accepted in transfer. Note: McKendree University requires 120 credits for degree completion The AIM coursework totals 51 hours 69 hours of approved electives will be needed from an accredited college/university including the courses listed above 12
REND LAKE COLLEGE TRANSFER GUIDE AiM Core Requirements at Rend Lake College: Complete prior to beginning AiM: English Composition: (6 credit hours) ENGL 1101 ENGL 1102 Complete prior to second semester in AiM: Accounting: (6 credit hours) Management: (3 credit hours) ACCO 1101 ACCO 1102 MGMT 2201 Economics: (6 credit hours) Marketing: (3 credit hours) ECON 2101 ECON 2102 MRKT 2201 Complete prior to beginning the second year (fourth semester) of AiM: Mathematics: (3 credit hours) MATH 2103 or MATH 1111 Life Science: (4/5 credit hours) & Physical Science: (3/4/5 credit hours) at least one science must include a lab AST 1101 BIO 1104 CHE 1101 PHSC 1101 BIO 1100 BOT 1101 CHE 1103 PHY 1101 BIO 1101 ZOO 1101 CHE 1104 PHY 1103 BIO 1102 ZOO 1105 GEOL 1101 Computer Competency: (3 credit hours) CSCI 1101 Health & Wellness: (2/3 credit hours) HEA 1101 All classes must be completed with a minimum grade of C in order to be accepted in transfer. Note: McKendree University requires 120 credits for degree completion The AIM coursework totals 51 hours 69 hours of approved electives will be needed from an accredited college/university including the courses listed above 13
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE - SWIC TRANSFER GUIDE AiM Core Requirements at SWIC: Complete prior to beginning AiM: English Composition: (6 credit hours) ENG 101 ENG 102 Complete prior to second semester in AiM: Accounting: (6 credit hours) Management: (3 credit hours) ACCT 110 ACCT 111 MGMT 214 Economics: (6 credit hours) Marketing: (3 credit hours) ECON 201 ECON 202 MKT 126 Complete prior to beginning the second year (fourth semester) of AiM: Mathematics: (4 credit hours) MATH 107 or MATH 191 or BUS 205 Life Science: (4 credit hours) & Physical Science: (3/4/5 credit hours) at least one science must include a lab BIOL 101 CHEM 100 ES 101 BIOL 102 CHEM 101 ES 102 BIOL 105 CHEM 105 ATY 101 Computer Competency: ( 3 credit hours) BUS 209 or CIS 185 Health & Wellness: (2/3 credit hours) HLTH 151 All classes must be completed with a minimum grade of C in order to be accepted in transfer. Note: McKendree University requires 120 credits for degree completion The AIM coursework totals 51 hours 69 hours of approved electives will be needed from an accredited college/university including the courses listed above 14
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AiM CLASS SCHEDULE at JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE Bachelor of Business Administration (51 Hours) Prior to beginning the AiM program students must have completed (with a grade of C or better) English I and II. Fall 2015 semester 1st half: August - October Courses Credits Prerequisites Meets SPC 310 Business & Prof. Presentations PSY 405 Industrial/Org. Psychology 3 Aug 31 Oct 22 3 Aug 31 O t 22 2nd Half: October - December HIS 326 America Since 1945 3 Oct 26, Nov 9, 23, Dec 7 Nov 2, 16, 30 Dec 14 Elective online 3 Oct 26 Dec 17 Spring 2016 semester 1st half: January - March PSI 305 Constitutional Law 3 Jan 18, Feb 1, 15, 29 Jan 25, Feb 8, 22, Mar 7 FIN 308 Principles of Business Finance 2nd half: March - May 3 Managerial Acct. & Microeconomics Jan 25, Feb 8, 15, 22, Mar 7 Feb 1, 29, Mar 18 FIN 306 Consumer Finance ENG 380 SPTP: Short Fiction 3 Microeconomics Mar 21, Apr 4, 18, May 2 Mar 28, Apr 11, 25, May 9 3 English I & II Mar 28, Apr 11, 25, May 9 Apr 4, 18, May 2, 16 Summer 2016 June - August MGT 314 Organizational Behavior 3 Principles of Management June 6, 20, July 4, July 18 June 13, 27, July 11, 25 Elective Online 3 June 6 July 29 16
AiM CLASS SCHEDULE at JOHN A. LOGAN Cont. Fall 2016 semester 1st half: August - October BUS 310 Quant Analysis for Business Decisions MKT 340 International Business 3 Statistics 3 Prin. of Marketing & Prin. of Marketing 2nd half: October - December BUS 410 Management Info Systems 3 Prin. of Management & Computer Concepts ART 311 History of Film & Photography 3 Online : Spring 2017 semester 1st half: January - March MGT 334 Human Resource Mgmt. MKT 305 Consumer Behavior 3 Principles of Management 3 Principles of Marketing 2nd half: March - May BUS 450 Business Strategy & Policy MKT 424 (W) Business Ethics & Social Responsibility 3 Senior Status & Completion of Business Core 3 Prin. of Management & Prin. of Marketing All courses meet on Monday Evenings. All evening class sessions meet from 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm. During the weeks in which there are no classes, students are expected to devote roughly 6.75 hours to online instruction. Homework and study is additional. Course sequence and meeting dates are subject to change Check Web Advisor for a current list of online courses 17
AiM CLASS SCHEDULE at KASKASKIA COLLEGE Bachelor of Business Administration (51 Hours) Prior to beginning the AiM program students must have completed (with a grade of C or better) English I and II. Fall 2015 semester 1st half: August - October Courses Credits Prerequisites Meets FIN 306 Consumer Finance 3 Microeconomics Sept 3, 17, Oct 1, 15 Sept 10, 24, Oct 8, 22 Elective Online 3 Aug 31 Oct 22 2nd Half: October - December FIN 308 Principles of Business Finance ART-311 History of Film & Photography 3 Managerial Accounting & Microeconomics Oct 29, Nov 12, 26, Dec 10 Nov 5, 19, Dec 3, 17 3 Oct 26 - Dec 17 Spring 2016 semester 1st half: January - March MGT 314 Organizational Behavior MKT 340 International Business 2nd half: March - May BUS 450 Business Strategy & Policy 3 Principles of Management 3 Prin. Of Management & Prin. Of Marketing 3 Senior Status & Completion of Business Core Jan 21, Feb 4. 18, Mar 3 Jan 28, Feb 11, 25. Mar 10 Jan 28, Feb 11, 25. Mar 10 Feb 4, 18, Mar 3, 17 Mar 24, Apr 7, 21, May 5 Mar 31, Apr 14, 28, May 12 BUS 310 Quant Analysis for Business Decisions Summer 2016 June - August 3 Statistics Mar 31, Apr 14, 28, May 12 Apr 14, 28, May 5, 19 MGT 334 Human Resources Mgmt. MKT 305 Consumer Behavior 3 Principles of Management 3 Principles of Marketing June 9, 23, July 7, 21 June 16, 30, July 14, 28 June 16, 30, July 14, 28 June 23, July 7, 21, Aug 4 18
AiM CLASS SCHEDULE at KASKASKIA COLLEGE Cont. Fall 2016 semester 1st half: August - October BUS 410 Management Info. Systems MKT 424 (W) Business Ethics & Social Responsibility 2nd half: October - December 3 Prin. Of Mgmt. & Computer Concepts 3 Prin. of Management & Prin. of Marketing Classroom SPC 310 Business and Professional Presentations BUS 303 Business Law 1 3 3 Spring 2017 semester 1st half: January - March HIS 326 America Since 1945 PSY 405 Industrial/ Organizational Psychology 3 3 2nd half: March - May PSI 305 Constitutional Law ENG 380 SPTP: Short Fiction 3 3 English Composition I & II All courses meet on Thursday Evenings. All evening class sessions meet from 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm. During the weeks in which there are no classes, students are expected to devote roughly 6.75 hours to online instruction. Homework and study is additional. Course sequence and meeting dates are subject to change Check Web Advisor for a current list of online courses 19
AiM CLASS SCHEDULE at REND LAKE COLLEGE MARKETPLACE Bachelor of Business Administration (51 Hours) Prior to beginning the AiM program students must have completed (with a grade of C or better) English I and II. Fall 2015 semester 1st half: August - October Courses Credits Prerequisites Meets SPC 310 Business and Professional Presentations BUS 303 Business Law 2nd Half: October - December HIS 326 America Since 1946 PSY 405 Industrial/ Organizational Psychology Spring 2016 semester 1st half: January - March PSI 305 Constitutional Law ENG 380 SPTP: Short Fiction 2nd half: March - May FIN 306 Consumer Finance FIN 308 Principles of Business Finance 3 Aug 31 Oct 22 3 Sept 8, 22, Oct 6, 20 Sept 15, 29, Oct 13, 27 3 Oct 27, Nov 10, 24 Dec 8 Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 15 3 Oct 26 Dec 17 3 Jan 19, Feb 2, 16, Mar 1 Jan 26, Feb 9, 23, Mar 8 3 English Composition I & II 3 Microeconomics Mar 22, Apr 5, 19, May 3 Mar 29,Apr 12, 28, May 10 3 Managerial Accounting & Microeconomics Jan 26, Feb 9, 23, Mar 8 Feb, 2, 16, Mar 1, 15 Mar 29, Apr 12, 28, May 10 Apr 5, 19, May 3, 17 Summer 2016 June - August MGT 314 Organizational Behavior 3 Principles of Management June 7, 21, July 5, 19 June 14, 28, July 12, 26 Elective online 3 June 6 July 29 20
AiM CLASS SCHEDULE at REND LAKE Cont. Fall 2016 semester 1st half: August - October MKT 340 International Business BUS 310 Quant Analysis for Business Decisions 3 Prin. Of Management & Prin. Of Marketing 3 Statistics 2nd half: October - December BUS 410 Management Info. Systems ART 311 History of Film & Photography Spring 2017 semester 1st half: January - March 3 Prin. of Management & Computer Concepts 3 Online MGT 334 Human Resources Mgmt. MKT 305 Consumer Behavior 3 Principles of Management 3 Principles of Marketing 2nd half: March - May BUS 450 Business Strategy and Policy MKT 424 (W) Business Ethics & Social Responsibility 3 Senior Status & Completion of Business Core 3 Prin. of Management & Prin. of Marketing All courses meet on Tuesday Evenings. All evening class sessions meet from 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm. During the weeks in which there are no classes, students are expected to devote roughly 6.75 hours to online instruction. Homework and study is additional. Course sequence and meeting dates are subject to change Check Web Advisor for a current list of online courses 21
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