University of Memphis

The Department of Finance offers an online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance with a concentration in Business Finance with the primary objective to provide the basic concepts, principles and analytical tools essential for business decisions in the fields of finance. The business finance concentration focuses on decisions concerning stocks, bonds, fixed-income securities, derivatives, foreign exchange, capital markets, capital budgeting and financial management of corporations

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The School of Accountancy offers an online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Accounting for students interested in a career in the high-demand field of professional accounting. Students completing this degree will develop in such areas as accounting and its functional support of organizations, technological competency, critical thinking and problem solving, effective communication and team orientation, awareness of ethical issues in business, and how to make decisions in a global business environment. Graduates will also possess a solid foundation for considering the Certified Public Accountants exam (CPA).

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An emphasis on both the technology of the business world and related management issues, i.e., the organizational and behavioral impact of technology.

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The Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a concentration in Management prepares you with an understanding of management concepts, theories, and principles that are useful in all types of organizations. Your studies focus on general knowledge and skills in management that are relevant today and that will continue to be important in the future. With a management major, you will be prepared for a variety of careers in organizations in many industry sectors including services, transportation, retail, health care, hospitality, non-profits, music and the arts, sports and leisure management, and government. You may also seek a career as a human resource management professional across a broad spectrum of business and not-for-profit organizations. Or, you may choose to take an entrepreneurial path and start your own business.

Marketing: The online Bachelor of Business Administration program with a concentration in Marketing Management is offered for students interested in careers related to product development, pricing, consumer research and the promotion of goods and services. Students in this program gain a thorough understanding of the range activities required for the marketing field including coursework on marketing principles, marketing research, consumer behavior, sales, marketing strategy, advertising management and supply chain management. The Marketing faculty offer students diverse areas of expertise including advertising strategy, customer relationship management, negotiation, services marketing, research, and management science.

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The Department of Communication at the University of Memphis helps its undergraduate majors to understand more fully what communication is and how it can be applied effectively across a range of professional and social contexts. The program provides the background and skills that enable students to be successful in their chosen careers as well as in advanced graduate study.

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The Professional Real Estate Certificate can be completed in a fully online format and is designed for students who want to obtain training in real estate without obtaining an undergraduate degree in real estate, but are seeking careers in real estate and related industries. This certificate prepares you for careers in mortgage banking, banking, real estate development, real estate investment, real estate valuation and assessment, government, as well as real estate sales and property management.

The Department of Finance offers the BBA degree in Finance degree with a concentration in Real Estate online. The primary objective of this degree program is to provide the basic concepts, principles and analytical tools essential for business decisions in the fields of finance and is designed to provide a broad background for effective functioning within the discipline. The Real Estate Concentration is designed for students who desire careers in real estate and related industries including mortgage banking, banking, real estate development, real estate investment, real estate valuation and assessment, government, as well as real estate sales and property management. The courses in this online program may also be used to obtain a Minor in Real Estate or a Professional Real Estate Certificate.

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Students in the Online Undergraduate Public Relations program learn to:

• Write for clients and create promotional materials
• Develop media and message strategies
• Manage crises that threaten company or product image
• Build goodwill among an organization's audiences through community, philanthropic and special programs and events.

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The diverse curriculum of Sport and Leisure Management develop students with the skills essential to enter careers in marketing, management, facility and event operations, and other administrative positions in a constantly evolving sport and leisure marketplace. With diverse experience and expertise, the sport and leisure management faculty focus on connecting academic knowledge with practical application to help students prepare for the sport and leisure industry. Students have the flexibility to take courses online while also engaging in field experience through numerous opportunities in the student's selected geographic area. Graduates have secured employment with a host of organizations including professional franchises, collegiate athletic departments, governing bodies, corporate sport marketing departments/sport marketing agencies, event organizations, facilities, and community recreation organizations.

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The study of crime and justice is complex as researchers, practitioners, and policy makers tackle issues of policing strategies, corrections, capital punishment, violence, gangs, addiction, and international crime. The University of Memphis emphasizes research, scholarship, service and community outreach.

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Program objectives for a B.A. in African and African American Studies are to:

• Define the term "diaspora" and describe the history, scope and impact of the post-Renaissance diaspora of African peoples
• Critique the experiences of African and African American women within the context of the collective experiences of Africans and African Americans and the world as a whole
• Apply methodological approaches and analytical skills used in the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, or the arts to the study of the experiences of Africans and people of African descent in the Diaspora
• Demonstrate an understanding of the links between African cultural institutions and those of people of African descent in the Diaspora
• Compare and contrast the history and cultures of peoples of Africa to the history and cultures of peoples of African descent in the Diaspora.

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Those students who wish to complete the degree completely online may choose either a concentration in African American Literature or Professional Writing. Students who choose the African American literature concentration will find engaging and challenging courses that emphasize close analytic reading skills and critical thinking. Students who choose the Professional Writing concentration will learn communication skills that prepare them for careers in dynamic fields such as business, publishing and technology. All students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in English learn to appreciate the importance of the written word and develop skills which will lead to a life of community engagement and personal growth.

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