Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
Thompson School of Applied Science
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Applied Business Management (ABM)
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The Applied Business Management program combines classwork and
practical experience to give students a thorough understanding of the
business field. The core curriculum includes accounting, marketing and
sales, human resource management, computer applications,
communications, business law and strategic management for small
business. Students may select from a variety of UNH electives.
Practical experience is gained through projects with local industries,
municipalities and state agencies, and student-run businesses. Students
may also elect to develop internships with area businesses.
Curriculum Fees
Applied Business Management:
Business Management $114*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab
materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that
is unique to the applied nature of the specialization. The curriculum
fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one specialization.
Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of
which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees
are subject to change.
Business Management
Small- to medium-sized businesses represent the largest and fastest
growing segment of the state and regional economy. The business
management program is specifically designed for students who wish to
seek entry-level management positions in existing firms, prepare for
management of a family-owned business, or start a new business.
Business management students gain practical exposure to essential
topics in business management that prepares them to seek further
specialization in a business area or to prepare for transfer to a
baccalaureate program.
Career Opportunities: Office manager, entrepreneur, management trainee
programs, assistant manager, purchasing and inventory controller,
bookkeeper, domestic and international sales professional, business
owner.
Business Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
ABM 204, Principles of Management, 4 cr.
ABM 205, Applied Financial Accounting, 4 cr.
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading, 4 cr.
MTH 201, Math I, 3 cr.
or MTH 202, Math II, 3 cr.
First Year, Spring Semester
ABM 207, Applied Marketing, 4 cr.
ABM 208, Managerial Accounting, 4 cr.
ABM 226, Business Computer Applications, 4 cr.
COM 210, Public Speaking, 2 cr.
Electives 4 cr.
Second Year, Fall Semester
ABM 202, Professional Writing, 2 cr.
ABM 206, Human Resource Management, 4 cr.
ABM 214, Applied Sales, 4 cr.
SSCI 201, Human Relations, 4 cr.
Electives 2-4 cr.
Second Year, Spring Semester
ABM 211, Business Policy, 4 cr.
ABM 232, Business Law, 4 cr.
Social Science Elective 2-4 cr.
Electives 4 cr.
Total: 64-66 credits
Admissions Requirements
Students entering the business management program must have a minimum
of two years of college preparatory mathematics (preferably three).
Several ABM courses require a strong background in basic mathematics
and algebra.
