Bachelor's in Industrial Production Management

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches.

The basics of data analytics are introduced including descriptive, predictive and prescriptive statistics, regression analysis, and data visualization. The instructional approach is an application-based introduction to data analytics practices such as data cleaning, data organization for analysis, and exploratory data analysis. A key component of instruction is an emphasis on hands-on practice with data analysis projects and presentation of results to multiple audiences. Techniques examined emphasize applicability in multiple organizational sectors including business, healthcare, and technology. There is a $100.00 SPSS software fee included in this course. Prerequisite(s): STAT220

This course introduces students to economics. Students learn the basics of supply and demand; the market economy; elasticity; the foundation of consumer demand; the theory of the business firm and costs of production; the market structures of perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition; theories of labor unions and wages; antitrust policy; and the microeconomic view of international business. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and MATH120 or MATH125

This course introduces students to economics, the schools of economic thought, and international economics. Students learn the methodology, concepts, and terminology of macroeconomics, including principles, theories, and tools. They also study banking, money, the Federal Reserve System, and monetary theory. In addition, macroeconomic problems such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and globalization are discussed. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and MATH120 or MATH125

This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Online sections of ENGL109 will have a $65.00 fee for books. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). There is a $300.00 lab fee included in ENGL109L. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.

This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Online sections will have an $55.00 ebook fee included with the course. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120

HUMN310 Global Cultures: China - This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective—an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness.   Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

HUMN312 Global Cultures: Japan - This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective—an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness.  Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

HUMN313 Global Cultures: India - This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Indian culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective—an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness.  Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

HUMN314 Global Cultures: Latino Culture - This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Latino culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective—an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

HUMN Humanites Electives - Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Humanities credit: ASLA CHIN COMM ENGL  ESLP124 & 134 GRMN HUMN SPAN

This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society.

SOSC241 - This course teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular emphasis on regions and places. Students learn the necessary geographic foundations to build an informed view of global current events. Students also learn to identify places and regions and understand the relationship of physical systems, human systems, and spatial patterns. Politics, economics, development, and war are explored in the global context, with specific examples. Students will study both the physical and cultural characteristics of the world as they develop insights into the relationship between environment and culture. Students learn to use maps that display and analyze data from the principle regions of the world.

SOSC Social Science Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken for Social Science credit: ECON  HIST  POLS  PROX193  PSYC  SABR  SOCY  SOSC

This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Online sections will have an $85.00 fee for eBook and MyMathLab. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course. Note:  A final grade of C or better is required to take MATH135 or MATH150

This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Co-requisite(s): BITS211 or CISP111 and MATH120 or MATH125

This course continues the study of accounting principles with special emphasis on corporations, and basic principles of managerial accounting. Note: A $25.00 practice set fee is included in this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take ACCT301. Prerequisite(s): BITS211 or CISP111, MATH120 or MATH125, and completion of ACCT201 with a C grade or above.

Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100 Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125

This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and tech-nology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. A $55.00 Peregrine assessment fee is charged in this course.

This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100

This course covers the fundamental principles of corporate finance. Students will be introduced to various methods of company analysis, the term structure of interest rates, the relationship between risk and return, time value of money principles, security analysis, cost of capital and capital structure, and capital budgeting techniques. Prerequisite(s): ACCT201

Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. A $65.00 simulation access fee is charged in this course. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111

This survey course covers the fundamental principles of business law, including the legal system, dispute resolution, government regulation torts, and crimes affecting business, contracts, sales, and agency. Court decisions are used to encourage analytical thinking. An $85.00 ebook fee will be charged for online sections of this course. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110

This course provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The four universal functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) are explored. Students learn the theories and study their impact on the history of management practices. Proper case analysis process is also examined and applied through the discussion of various supervisory/managerial case situations. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

This course explores the role of marketing in society and in the success of an organization. Students learn and apply the strategies, tactics and terminology used by market-oriented businesses. Through critical thinking exercises and case analysis, students become familiar with the primary tools of marketing including market segmentation, product, pricing, marketing communication, research, and marketing channel strategies. A $85.00 ebook fee Is charged in this course. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

Students will explore industrial automation through introduction to basic automatic systems components such as human - machine interface and controllers. The focus will be on identification of common industries in which automation is used and standards and regulations that apply to automation in the manufacturing sector. Enhancing fixed programmable and flexible automation through the application of mechatronics and computers will also be covered.. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111

This course is an overview of the responsibilities of a human resource management department in a business setting. The elements of job analysis, recruitment, selection, training and assessment, are described. Additionally, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations and the legislative and legal decisions affecting human resource policy are explored. Various workplace situations are examined through the use of problem solving exercises and discussion. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or SPMG211

Students will examine resource planning, design and control of production processes and the design/redesign of production practices to ensure greatest efficiency. Topics include operation and human elements such as labor scheduling, line efficiency including the scheduling of updates and maintenance. Prerequisite(s): MGMT357 and SCMT320

Students will explore the planning and design of manufacturing environments to include sighting, design and maintenance requirements. Focus is on the completion of the planning process including the components of manufacturing, equipment selection, opportunities for automation and retrofitting. Prerequisite(s): MGMT357 and SCMT320

Student will utilize the graphical interfaces present in the manufacturing environment to be able to analyze patterns, interpret data and adjust production processes in accordance to data. Prerequisite(s):DATA275, MGMT357 and SCMT320

Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling. The Industrial Production Management Internship Capstone is the integration of previous classroom instruction with skills acquired through on-the-job work experience. Career-related work time of 150 hours is required at the internship/employment site as evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. An appropriate faculty member and site supervisor will evaluate the student?s performance. As the capstone for the program, academic assignments are also included in the requirements. Note(s): A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site. Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A $30.00 internship management fee and a $60.00 Peregrine Assessment and Harvard Case Study Collection fee will be included in this course. Prerequisite(s): Senior Status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3.

Students examine the interplay between contracts, sales, warranties, and product liability. Distinctions between the elements of common law and the structure of the Uniform Commercial Code will be the primary focus of the course. The course includes the available remedies under each theory should a breach occur. Additionally, theories of warranties and how they tie into contract law will be covered. To complete the business transaction, an examination of product liabiltiy will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): LEGL210

This course examines the management of systems and processes that create goods and/or services. Quantitative modeling techniques are used to analyze the operations and control processes associated with productivity, capacity and quality assurance. Other topics explored include forecasting, inventory control, facility management, process technology and design as well as cost and waste reduction. Sustainable business practices as applied to operations are also addressed. Co-requisite(s): FINC211 Prerequisite(s): BITS211, MGMT211 and STAT220

This course explores the current managerial philosophies of quality focus, customer orientation, and team participation. Emphasis is given to basic statistical tools, including SPC and DOE, and problem solving. Problem solving methodology in the context of ISO and QS certified environments will be addressed, as well as issues surrounding ISO and QS implementation, documentation, registration, and compliance. The Malcolm Baldridge Award, ISO-9000, and the Six Sigma quality systems will each be analyzed. Prerequisite(s): FINC211, MGMT211 and STAT220

Students will utilize industry e-logistics tools that best manage all steps in the supply chain process. Emphasis will be on sourcing, procurement, sourcing, sales inventory, production planning, distribution, and customer relations. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111

This course deepens the understanding of procurement and global sourcing and how it plays a critical role in the overall success of a firm and the continuity and efficiency of the supply chain. The students are enriched with the strategic nature of purchasing and gain the ability to demonstrate that it involves much more than simply buying goods and services. This course examines the various components of procurement with emphasis on the purchasing process, supplier selection and evaluation, supplier quality, global sourcing, cost management, negotiation and performance management and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): MGMT357 and SCMT320

Students will explore methodologies for the forecasting of raw materials and goods. Focus of the course will be on purchasing cycles, warehousing requirements, and commodities planning to maximize access to materials/goods while minimizing inventory cost. Prerequisite(s): MGMT357 and SCMT320

This course provides a general introduction to the international legal environment affecting Americans doing business with foreign nationals, whether in the United States or abroad. Students develop an understanding of the legal environment and the most common problems experienced in international business transactions; learn a conceptual framework to understand the legal dynamics experienced in the international business arena; and develop an awareness of methods used to resolve international business disputes. Prerequisite(s): LEGL210 and BUSN225

This course examines the various components of the supply chain management function with emphasis on inventory management and control, distribution and transportation as well as supplier relations. Students learn techniques associated with purchasing, materials and procurement management, efficient inventory control, concepts of cost analysis, quality control, and MRP methods. Recommended Prerequisite(s): FINC211 Co-requisite(s): ENGL311 Prerequisite(s): BITS211, MGMT211, and STAT220

Student will develop strategies for global and intercontinental shipping. These strategies include customs clearance and ocean and air freight operations. Emphasis is placed on working with customs' brokers, freight negotiations and contracts. Prerequisite(s): MGMT357 and SCMT320

This course focuses on developing knowledge that leads to evaluation of effective warehousing and inventory management processes. Students will be working with an electronic Warehouse Management System to develop the skills needed to assess and recommend accurate storage and retrieval processes to effectively rotate stock, store hazardous materials, and interpret inventory metrics. Prerequisite(s): MGMT357 and SCMT320