Get the Skills to Become a Business Management Professional

24 Month^* Business Management Career Training in Toledo, OH

Ready to put your passion for leadership into a rewarding career? By using your natural organization, planning, and problem-solving skills, you can pursue an exciting career in Business Management. Davis University’s Business Management program puts you on-track towards a brighter future in a variety of business environments.

Become a Business Management Professional

Business Management professionals often take an important leadership role in many companies, ensuring that not only daily tasks and goals are met, but long-term projects and goals as well. They are responsible for a variety of essential duties, including managing projects, resolving problems, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), developing an understanding of customer needs, and more. They also provide mentorship and guidance to co-workers and employees.

Program Outline

Accounting Principles I

The student will complete the accounting cycle for a service business from recording transactions to producing financial statements and closing the books in preparation of a new fiscal period. The payroll process and cash flow accounting, including bank reconciliation, are also included. Problems will be worked manually and on the computer.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

Accounting Principles II

This course builds on the basics learned in Accounting Principles I. The steps in the accounting cycle are reinforced with a study of a merchandising business. Receivables, payables, uncollectible accounts, merchandise inventory, depreciation and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are studied.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Accounting Principles I

Business Elective

Spreadsheet Applications

This course provides all the tools necessary to create and use basic spreadsheet techniques employing Microsoft Excel. Concepts include preparing an Excel workbook, enter and edit data, inserting formulas, formatting the worksheet, create and edit charts and graphics, save and print workbooks.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Forum on Technology and Resources

Computer Elective

Introduction to Business

The student will study the basic concepts of business operations in our society and the various functions within a business enterprise. Topics such as business environment, management, organization, marketing, finance, economics and accounting are discussed in an introductory manner. This course is a valuable starting point for further business management study or an excellent review of the fundamentals of business.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): None

Business Law

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the legal system and its effect on our day-to-day activities. In this course, students will be introduced to the legal aspects of common business transactions, contract law, tort law, business organizations, agency law, and governmental regulations.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Business

Personal Finance

Students taking this course will develop successful financial skills. The practical aspects of financial management with an emphasis on decision making to achieve financial goals will be explored. During this class, students will study auto, property, health and life insurance options, savings and investment alternatives and other money management activities. Each student will create a personal budget and overall personal financial plan.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Business

International Business

Students will learn basic international business concepts and skills necessary to function successfully as world-class employees in today’s global economy. This course will incorporate international economics, global entrepreneurship, human resource management issues, exporting and importing, interacting with foreign governments, cultural geography, cultures and regulations, as well as domestic regulations affecting those firms who seek to do business outside their home country.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Business

Management Principles

Management Principles is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of management, administrative staff, and operations management. The student will conduct a thorough examination of contemporary management including different types of planning, organizational tools and trends, the various styles of leadership, and the management control process.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Business

Business Management Externship

This course has been developed to offer business management students an opportunity to work in a business environment. The externship experience will provide the student with an opportunity to gain marketable, real-world skills while exploring career interests. Application of classroom skills and knowledge will be applied to a work setting in a business-related environment. The student will work with the Program Director to secure a site and outline goals and expectations.

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): None

Marketing

Basic marketing principles covering product development and termination, distribution strategies, promotion, pricing, and marketing analysis are covered. Specifics such as conducting marketing research, ethics, the marketing environment, and target market analysis are also included. The student is expected to complete a marketing plan to enhance the theoretical and practical understanding of the marketing decision-making process.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Business

Principles of Selling

This course explores the concepts and principles utilized in performing the role of the sales professional. Topics include trust-based relationship selling, customer value and overcoming buyer concerns and resistance. Students will examine effective communication styles that lead to customer satisfaction.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

Management, Marketing or Real Estate Elective

Business Communications

This course will enable students to develop communication skills that will be effective in job placement, performance, career advancement, and organizational success. Students will develop effective writing, listening, presenting, and interview skills through the process of practice, application, and meaningful feedback. Students will learn the organizational skills necessary for success in contemporary technology-driven business environments. For maximum student benefit, this course should be taken in a student’s last quarter.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Composition I; Forum on Technology and Resources

Composition I

Students will gain a foundation for college level writing valuable for nearly any field. This course focuses not only on writing but also on reading and critically engaging various texts. Students will read and write essays with a variety of rhetorical purposes: Observing, explaining, investigating, evaluating, problem solving and arguing. Also includes library and electronic research culminating in research papers.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): Forum on Technology and Resources

Composition II

This course further develops students’ ability to write for academic and professional contexts with increased emphasis on argumentation and research. Requires students to evaluate, integrate, and document print and digital sources to produce a range of academic and multimodal texts, culminating in a fully documented research paper. Composition II is a blended course using both classroom and web-based learning platforms.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): Composition I with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the General Education Program Director; Forum on Technology and Resources

Communication Elective

Humanities Elective

Introductory Algebra I

This course is an introduction to algebra. The content will cover the study of operations on integers and rational number, the solution of equations with one and two unknown variables, linear equation, and coordinate graphing. Application problems are used extensively throughout the course.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): None

Economics

This class will utilize real-world economic applications to create a basic understanding of economic concepts and our economic system. It includes an introductory range of both macro and microeconomic concepts. The basics of consumer demand, supply decision making, competition, the labor market, government intervention, the Business Cycle, as well as an overview of Monetary and Fiscal Policies will be covered.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

Forum on Technology and Resources

This interdisciplinary course empowers students to be successful by providing opportunities to cultivate skills needed to enhance their careers and to be capable life-long learners. Essential computer applications that enhance marketability are integrated with self-management skills, critical thinking, learning strategies, and time management. Students will research topics for written and oral reports and develop a career portfolio.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): None

Exciting Career Opportunities

Once you’ve completed your training as a Business Management professional, you will have the skills to pursue a variety of rewarding careers, including,

• Business Adviser
• Business Development Manager
• Data Analyst
• Insurance Underwriter
• Project Manager
• Stockbroker
• Supply Chain Manager
• And more!

The best way to see if Davis University is right for you is to come in and tour the school. You can see our facilities and meet with teachers and students. Schedule a Tour Now.

How Davis University Prepares You for Success

The Business Management program at Davis University is specially tailored to get you into the field with confidence. Career training highlights your commitment and dedication by focusing on the skills that matter to potential employers who are always looking for trained professionals.

During your Business Management degree program, you will cover a variety of topics in many interesting and engaging courses, including,

• Business Law
• Personal Finance
• Management Principles
• Marketing
• Principles of Selling
• Economics

At Davis University, you won’t be alone. Throughout your program, you will be given exceptional support from your instructors who will help you to put your best foot forward into the job market.

Four Day Week

Davis University supports your life schedule, which is why classes only run Monday through Thursday. By having a shorter class week you can balance your schedule more easily, letting you focus on completing your program. You can relax knowing that you have an extra day every week to accommodate whatever obstacles life throws your way.

Externship and Career Services

Near the end of your training at Davis University, you will complete an externship, giving you the workplace confidence you need to pursue your career goals. Your externship will let you apply your new Business Management skills, and help you gain relevant work experience.

Davis University is dedicated to your employment success and provides you with resources to help you achieve a rewarding career. The Career Services Office is your link to the Toledo business community. You will have access to resume writing strategies, portfolio development, job search techniques, and more.

Financial Aid Support

Career training is one of the most valuable investments you can make. Davis University helps by making this process easier. Our Financial Aid advisors will work with you to build a plan of how you can fund your education. They will help you determine your eligibility and provide options for a Federal Pell Grant, student federal aid options, the Davis University plan, and more.

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