TRANSFER AND GENERAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK
Applicants with a non-specialized associate degree are required to choose a Fast Track pathway to one of the following master’s degrees with four courses (BL 558, MGT 600, MGT 601, and MKT 550) taken at the master’s level:
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
A minimum of 30 semester credits in general education are required to graduate. ACC 100 must be completed at the transfer school. Successfully complete the remaining courses at the transfer school or at Walsh College.
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BUSINESS COURSES
COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENT
Bachelor's level students are required to take the Undergraduate Communication Assessment (UCA). Students who transfer an equivalent to COM 210 will be required to take the assessment prior to registering for COM 405. Students with a score of 4 or higher will be eligible to enroll in COM 405. Students with a score below 4 on the assessment will be required to take COM 300, Communication Essentials, a one credit hour course designed to enhance students' writing skills. Students may enroll in COM 405 upon successful completion of COM 300 with a grade of "P".
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APPLIED MANAGEMENT MAJOR COURSES
CAPSTONE
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (IF REQUIRED)
If additional credits are needed to complete the residency requirements, choose any 300-400 level course not already required in the program.
Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.
Fast Track Option
The Walsh College Fast Track program allows bachelor's degree seeking students to complete master's level courses as part of their bachelor's degree requirements. See the Fast Track Program policy in the academic catalog for more information.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management degree from Walsh College, students must meet general and program-specific graduation requirements. All students must:
Complete a program of study within 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). A student’s program of study is the specific curriculum required by the institution at the time of the student’s matriculation as a bachelor's degree candidate at Walsh College unless the student changes majors or degrees while attending Walsh College. If a student changes majors or degrees, the program of study is the specific curriculum required by the College at the time the student officially changes the major or degree.
Earn 30 semester credit hours of general education coursework to include one course in English composition or written communication from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, one mathematics course from the following: Intermediate algebra course; Mathematics course that satisfies MTA; or a higher-level mathematics course or placement. See the General Education Requirement section for more information.
Earn a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in residence at Walsh College.
Earn a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. This includes credits transferred to and completed in residence at Walsh College.
Achieve a grade point average of 2.000 (“C”) or better in all courses required in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management program taken in residence at Walsh College.
Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 (“C”) or better in residence at Walsh College.
Limited to a maximum of 12 semester credit hours of allowable master's level coursework.
Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the student portal and clicking on “My Progress” on the Academic Records card.
The Walsh College Fast Track program allows bachelor's degree seeking students to complete master's level courses as part of their bachelor's degree requirements. The following is a “best fit” FastTrack option available to choose from with many more options available. See the Fast Track Program section for more information.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management to Master of Business Administration, STEM Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Management, or Master of Science in Marketing
Complete the following core courses as part of your Bachelor of Science in Applied Management program to Fast Track to the Master of Business Administration, STEM Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Management, or Master of Science in Marketing.
BL 558
in place of
MGT 402
BUSINESS ETHICS AND LEGAL ISSUES
MGT 600
MGT 453
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADESRHIP
MGT 601
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MKT 550
MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS
MGT 465
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
NOTES:
Bachelor's degree seeking students taking master's level courses must successfully complete the approved courses with a grade of “C” (2.000) or higher in order to be considered for advanced standing credit in the chosen master's degree or certificate, if applicable.
Bachelor's degree seeking students taking master's level courses are responsible for paying master's level tuition and course fees.
Refer to the Residency Policy to determine the maximum advanced standing credit allowable in the master's degree or certificate program.
Time limits may apply to courses in any discipline and program.
A student must be in good standing to pursue the Fast Track program.
Completion of master's level courses does not guarantee admission to master's level programs.
It is strongly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor.