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