Numbers at the end of each course description refer to contact hours per week, based on the semester-length delivery
format, and credit hours awarded.
ACCOUNTING ACCT212 Financial Accounting This course focuses on ways in which financial statements reflect business operations and emphasizes use of financial statements in the decision-making process. The course encompasses all business forms and various sectors such as merchandising, manufacturing and services. Students make extensive use of spreadsheet applications to analyze accounting records and financial statements. Prerequisites: COMP100 and MATH114 / 4-4
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS BIS155 Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab This course focuses on analyzing business situations using current spreadsheet software. Using data derived from real world business situations, students learn to use appropriate spreadsheet software features to organize, analyze and present data, as well as to make business decisions. Through personal database technology such as Access, the course also introduces basic database concepts. Prerequisite: COMP100 / 4-3 BIS245 Database Essentials for Business with Lab Students in this course learn to design relational databases and to build database applications, including tables, queries, forms, reports and macros. Also addressed is implementation of basic database security, backup and recovery procedures. Generating reports and meeting business requirements are emphasized. Prerequisite: BIS155 / 5-4 BIS261 Requirements Gathering and Testing with Lab This course introduces the systems development life cycle (SDLC), and then focuses on the requirements-gathering and testing phases. Through hands-on experience and real-world project work, students apply techniques for developing comprehensive system requirements. They learn how to identify stakeholders and facilitate meetings in formats including face-to-face communication, online discussions, web conferences and conference calls. Experience is also gained in planning and coordinating a comprehensive testing process and evaluating test results to ensure that solutions meet requirements. Prerequisite: BIS245 / 5-4 BIS311 Object-Oriented Programming for Business with Lab This course addresses how various system architectures, programming and database technologies combine to form a system, and provides an overview of local and wide area networks at a conceptual level. Basic object-oriented programming principles are covered, and a programming language is used to implement a simple multi-tier desktop database application. The course culminates with students analyzing a business problem and recommending a system to address the related business needs. Prerequisite: BIS261 / 5-4 BIS325 Principles of Web Development with Lab This course concentrates on basic knowledge and skills required for web page design from the perspective of the business manager in an organization conducting business online. Coursework focuses on developing technical and business skills to accomplish business goals. Emphasis is placed on maintaining balance between technology tools and business strategy. Sufficient technical knowledge is developed to facilitate effective communication with information technology (IT) professionals such as webmasters and network administrators. Prerequisite: BIS311 / 5-4 BIS345 Data Analysis for Decision-Making with Lab Using a business case approach and an enterprise-level database management system, students learn structured query language (SQL) to extract data to be used for solving business problems. The course focuses on developing students ability to write complex SQL statements. Report-writing software is then used to organize and present such information to stakeholders. Implementation of database security is also covered. Prerequisite: BIS245 / 5-4 Numbers at the end of each course description refer to contact hours per week, based on the semester-length delivery format, and credit hours awarded. BIS360 Systems Implementation and Training with Lab This course focuses on implementing systems and managing change in large and small organizations. Students learn to perform needs analysis, and develop training and implementation plans to ensure that initiatives are effectively introduced. They also gain experience with e-learning technologies, discover how such tools can be used to conduct training, develop training materials and conduct a training session. Prerequisite: BIS261 / 5-4 BIS445 Business Intelligence and Data Analysis with Lab This course addresses how a companys business intelligence program supports business strategy. Students use an enterprise level database management system to design and implement a simple data warehouse. They also study components of a decision support system; organize, analyze and present data using data analysis and report-writing tools; and make business decisions based on such data. Prerequisites: BIS345 and MATH221 / 5-4 BIS450 Web-Based Solutions with Lab This course addresses methods to share data effectively via the Internet, mobile computing, and mail and web servers. Students also learn to create a simple system that integrates client side and server side technologies. Prerequisites: BIS325 and BIS345 / 5-4
BUSINESS BUSN115 Introduction to Business and Technology This course introduces business and the environments in which businesses operate. Students examine the roles of major functional areas of business and interrelationships among them. Organizational theories and techniques are examined, and economic, cultural, political and technological factors affecting business organizations are evaluated. / 3-3 BUSN460 Senior Project Working in teams, students apply knowledge and skills, including competencies in problem- solving, critical thinking, research, teamwork, and oral and written communication, to real world problems in a client-based environment. Assignments are based on competencies developed in students prior coursework. This course must be taken at DeVry. Students who receive credit for this course may not also receive credit for BUSN462 and BUSN463. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 89 semester-credit hours and permission from the appropriate academic administrator / 3-3
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CARD405 Career Development Career planning strategies and resources are explored to prepare students for a successful job search and to maximize potential for advancement and long-term professional growth. Students perform self-assessment and goal-setting activities, and apply research and evaluation skills to execute job search and career advancement strategies. Each student assembles a professional portfolio highlighting achievements, goals and concrete plans. This course must be taken at DeVry. Students who receive credit for this course may not also receive credit for CARD415. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 89 semester credit hours / 2-2 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND PROGRAMMING COMP100 Computer Applications for Business with Lab This course introduces basic concepts and principles underlying personal productivity tools widely used in business such as word processors, spreadsheets, email and web browsers. Students also learn basic computer terminology and concepts. Hands-on exercises provide students with experience in use of PCs and current personal productivity tools. / 3-2
Numbers at the end of each course description refer to contact hours per week, based on the semester-length delivery format, and credit hours awarded. LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES LAS432 Technology, Society, and Culture In this capstone course, the relationship between society and technology is investigated through reading, reflection, research and reports. The course identifies conditions that have promoted technological development and assesses the social, political, environmental, cultural and economic effects of current technology. Issues of control and ethical considerations in the use of technology are primary. Discussion and oral and written reports draw together students prior learning in specialty and general education courses. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 89 semester-credit hours and all general education requirements except courses with the prefix CARD, and permission from the appropriate academic administrator / 3-3
MATHEMATICS MATH221 Statistics for Decision-Making This course provides tools used for statistical analysis and decision-making in business. The course includes both descriptive statistics and inferential concepts used to draw conclusions about a population. Research techniques such as sampling and experiment design are included for both single and multiple sample groups. Prerequisite: MATH114 / 4-4
MANAGEMENT MGMT303 Principles of Management This course examines fundamental management theories and traditional managerial responsibilities in formal and informal organizational structures. Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and staffing are explored. Prerequisite: BUSN115 / 3-3 MGMT340 Business Systems Analysis This course focuses on analysis of business systems using current techniques to analyze business activities and solve problems. Interviewing skills, group dynamics, and development of process flows, data flows and data models are emphasized. Students learn to identify, define and document business processes and problems, and to develop solutions. Prerequisite: BIS155 / 4-4 MGMT404 Project Management This course enhances students ability to function in a project leadership role. While exploring the project life cycle, they gain experience in budget and timeline management. Project management software is used to design project schedules using methods such as bar charts, program evaluation review technique (PERT) and critical path method (CPM) to produce project plans to apply to the solution of case studies. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 56 semester-credit hours, and MATH221 or MATH233 / 4-4