Options in Training and Higher Education

Mimi Gough, MBA, MSED, CHEProfessor

Kaplan University

Kaplan University-Maine

Concentration in Event Planning

Concentration in Hospitality

Management

Associates Degree in Business

Customized TrainingCertificatesNon-Degree

Seeking Option

ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Core Requirements =15 CM 107: COLLEGE COMPOSITION I (5) CM 220: COLLEGE COMPOSITION II (5)

Choose one of the following mathematics courses: MM 150: SURVEY OF MATHEMATICS (5) MM 212: COLLEGE ALGEBRA (5)

Major Requirements =40 AB 140: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT (5) AB 217: FINANCE (5) AB 219: MARKETING (5) AB 224: MICROECONOMICS (5) MM 255: BUSINESS MATH AND STATISTICAL MEASURES (5)

Choose one of the following courses: CS 113: ACADEMIC STRATEGIES FOR THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL (5) CS 121: PATHWAYS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS (5)

Choose one of the following courses: AB 113: ACCOUNTING FOR NONACCOUNTING MAJORS (5) AB 114: ACCOUNTING I (5)

Choose one of the following courses: AB 290: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING—CAREER ENGAGEMENT (5) AB 299: ASSOCIATE'S CAPSTONE IN MANAGEMENT (5)

Open Electives =15 100/200 LEVEL: CONCENTRATION COURSES-Hospitality/Event =20

Total Program Requirements = 90 www.kaplanuniversity.edu

ConcentrationsHospitality Management

AB117 Global HospitalityIn this course, aspiring managers learn about the many global opportunities available in the hospitality industry.

Highlights include examination of hospitality and tourism industry careers.

AB206 Hotel Management & OperationsIn this course, students learn how management

techniques can increase front office efficiency and customer sales.

AB213 Food & Beverage ManagementThis course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of food and beverage operations from a management perspective. Key topics include restaurant

operations, production planning, food safety, and industry best practices.

 AB223 Convention Sales & Services

This course introduces future hospitality managers to convention and tradeshow management.

  

Meeting & Event PlanningAB213 Food & Beverage Management

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of food and beverage operations from a management perspective. Key topics include restaurant

operations, production planning, food safety, and industry best practices.

 AB223 Convention Sales & Services

This course introduces future hospitality managers to convention and tradeshow management.

 AB230 Foundations of Conference & Event Planning

Students practice planning and review the steps involved in the execution and management of

professional conferences and events.  

AB270 Advance Meeting PlanningIn this course, you will learn the essential planning and organizing strategies needed for successful meeting,

event, and conference creation.  

Upon completion of AB230 and AB270, students are eligible to take the C-Vent Certification Exam.

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Other Options…..Non –Degree (Sample) Course Offerings

AB 221: CUSTOMER SERVICEMT 140: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENTMT 302: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORMT 340: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND TEAM DYNAMICS

CertificatesHuman Resources Post baccalaureate

Graduate Certificates in:AccountingHuman ResourcesProject Management

Customization-What do you need?www.kaplanuniversity.edu

Creating Engagement and Loyalty

Align company and individual goals

Create a learning culture

Develop communication skills