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Business AdministrAtion
Applied Computing
Applied computing uses information technology to address real-world business problems. For example, creating databases for record keeping and running reports to analyze myriad questions increase the efficiency of a business, making it more competitive and profitable. Students who pursue a business degree concentrating in applied computing are prepared for careers in many industries. Banks, hospitals, utilities, communications—big and small businesses alike— need data experts to help the company operate efficiently, boosting the productivity of every employee.
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speCiAlized online trAining
Our program in Applied Computing, which students earn through online coursework, is one of several concentrations you can earn as a business major at AU. In addition to studying applied computing, you’ll become fluent in many aspects of business, including accounting, finance, economics, human resources, marketing statistics, information technology and law.
in Applied Computing you’ll study:
programming: Students must understand how to program before they can write solutions. This course is designed to teach foundational techniques of applied computer programming from the perspective of business, including data management and access, processing, decision structures, and error handling. networking and Communications: Students will learn the fundamentals of computer networking and data communications, including network architectures, data and signals, conducted and wireless media, and security. For example, students will understand how to connect employees through a shared database while protecting the stored information.
databases: Databases are a crucial element of applied computing. Professors teach students about data analysis and modeling as well as database design and administration. Students will learn to create queries, forms and reports to address management issues, perform data analysis, and automate tasks.
Business problem Analysis: Variables are unavoidable in business, and our students will apply modeling techniques in spreadsheets to simulate practical business problems and analyze different situations based on changing variables. Our students will be able to perform regression analysis to evaluate scenarios, forecast the demand for a product and optimize the outcome of a variety of situations.
Business Analysis and system design: This course covers the basics of using the system development lifecycle: analyzing, designing, implementing, testing, deploying and maintaining a computer-based information system. Students will then apply these techniques to models, such as diagraming how data is used in an inventory system or mapping the processes in a manufacturing company.
your future
Our Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in applied computing is not just a technology degree. Students will understand the underlying business principles behind technological problems—they’ll know not only what the problem is, but also why it’s a problem for the business. It’s this front-end analysis that boosts AU business students over their technology-based counterparts.
At AU, we’ll also exhort you to become Christ-like servants in your careers. In each course, expect to explore the intersection of business, ethics and God’s call in your life.
After graduation, our students are prepared for careers in network management, database administration, systems analysis, and technical support engineering. Some of their career options include positions such as an end-user computing analyst for a bank, a management information systems report developer, an IT help desk technician, or a data and reporting specialist, among many others.
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first semester ... sem. Hr.
Investigating Business ... 1
Foundation For The Journey ... 1
Composition And Speech 1... 3
Introduction To The Bible ... 3
Business Algebra... 3
Foreign Language 131 ... 5
Sub-Total ... 16
seCond semester Composition And Speech 2... 3
Calculus Concepts 1: Differential Calc ... 3
Natural Science ... 3-4 Introduction To Psychology Or Introduction To Sociology ... 3
Introduction To Information Proc Systems ... 3
Sub-Total ...15-16 tHird semester History ... 3
Intro To Financial Accounting ... 3
Intro To Probability And Statistics ... 3
Principles Of Microeconomics ... 3 Natural Science ... 4 Sub-Total ... 16 fourtH semester Intro/Managerial Accounting ... 3 Principles Of Macroeconomics ... 3
Experiencing The Arts. ... 3
Literature ... 3
Lifetime Wellness ... 2
Business Statistics ... 3
Sub-Total ... 17
fiftH semester ... sem. Hr. Principles Of Management ... 3 Intermediate Accounting 1 ... 3 Financial Management 1 ... 3 Electives ... 5-7 Sub-Total ...14-16 sixtH semester Legal Environment Of Business ... 3
Management Of Information Systems ... 3
Intermediate Accounting 2 ... 3
Christian Worldview ... 3
Principles Of Marketing ... 3
Professional Development Seminar ... 1
Sub-Total ... 16
seventH semester Business Internship ... 2
Cost Accounting, Organizational Leadership I ... 6
Electives ... 9
Sub-Total ... 17
eigHtH semester Senior Seminar In Business ... 3
Introduction To Taxation ... 3
Accounting Information Systems ... 3
Electives ... 6
Sub-Total ... 15
generAl eduCAtion: Core Courses: generAl eleCtives: (62 SEMESTEr HOUrS) (51 SEMESTEr HOUrS) (14-15 SEMESTEr HOUrS) TOTAL IN MAJOr rEqUIrED 51 SEMESTEr HOUrS
GENErAL ELECTIVES 14-15 SEMESTEr HOUrS TOTAL HOUrS rEqUIrED 128 SEMESTEr HOUrS ConCentrAtion speCifiC requirements:
