Web Development

Joint Programs of Study: Bachelor of Science (B.S.),
Web Development / MBA (Vantage MBA^®) Requirements
154-158 semester hours

The Joint Programs of Study option affords Franklin University undergraduate students, who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Franklin University, the opportunity to enroll in graduate coursework that may serve as university elective coursework in meeting the hour requirement for the Baccalaureate degree. Students pursuing this option generally complete both the Baccalaureate and Masters degrees in less time and fewer hours than pursuing the two degrees consecutively.

Acceptance into one of the undergraduate programs of study at Franklin University does not ensure or guarantee acceptance into a Franklin University graduate program. Students must meet the admission requirements of the graduate program and be admitted into a graduate program of study in order to pursue the Joint Programs of Study option. Each program of study in the graduate program is governed by its respective program criteria and academic standards set forth in the Academic Bulletin. Application for enrollment into a graduate program must be submitted two terms prior to commencing graduate level coursework. Undergraduate students who are accepted into one of the graduate programs will be concurrently enrolled in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Any graduate course used in the undergraduate area may not be counted if a grade of "C" or less is earned.

It is recommended that students planning to pursue Joint Programs of Study discuss their plans with their SSA.

General Education Core (50 hours)

• COMM 120 - College Writing (4)
• COMM 320 - Business & Professional Communication (4)
• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 107 - Introduction to Web Authoring (1)
• COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
• MATH 160 - College Algebra (4)
• MATH 215* - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 305 - Global Issues (4)
• PF 321** - Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4) OR
  COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• Humanities Elective (4)
• Science Elective (4)
• Social & Behavioral Science Elective (4)
• General Education Electives (9)

*Students also must meet the University algebra competency requirement.
**PF 321 must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, the first Computer Science BLF course.

University Electives (9 hours)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses. Students may take 600-level COMP courses if they meet the prerequisites.

Web Development Core (57 hours)

• COMP 111 - Introduction to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming (4)
• COMP 121 - Object-Oriented Data Structures and Algorithms I (4)
• COMP 205 - Survey of Computer Languages (4)
• COMP 281 - Database Management Systems (4)
• COMP 325 - Human Computer Interaction (4)
• GRPH 210 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design (4)
• GRPH 310 - Advanced Graphic Design (4)
• MIS 310 - Information Systems Architecture and Technology (4)
• MIS 320 - Technical Communication (4)
• MKTG 300* - Marketing (4)
• WEBD 117 - Graphic Editing Software (1)
• WEBD 234 - Web Design and Implementation (4)
• WEBD 334 - Web Animation Techniques (4)
• WEBD 434 - Web Application Development (4)
• WEBD 495 - Web Development Capstone (4)
  *BSAD 110 (Business Principles) is a prerequisite for MKTG 300. Transfer students with the equivalent of four (4) business courses are not required to take BSAD 110 (Business Principles).

Graduate-Level Courses for Bachelor of Science Degree (8 hours)

• MBA 705 - Achieving Organizational Effectiveness
                       through Human Resources Management (4)
• MBA 706 - Understanding the Impact of Marketing (4)

The bachelor's degree will be awarded upon completion of all the requirements listed above.

Choose one of the following three groups:

Major Courses for Vantage MBA (30 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MBA 726 - Developing Executive Financial Solutions (4)
• MBA 750 - Becoming a Global Competitor (4)
• MBA 760 - Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies (4)
• MBA 770 - Leading Organizational Change (4)
• MBA 771 - Leading Project Teams (4)
• MBA 772 - Assessing and Meeting Future Leadership Needs (4)

OR
Human Resources Concentration (34 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MBA 726 - Developing Executive Financial Solutions (4) 
• MBA 750 - Becoming a Global Competitor (4)
• MBA 760 - Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies (4)
• HRM 770 - Managing Human Resources From a Strategic Perspective (4)
• HRM 771 - Managing Talent to Maintain Performance Standards (4)
• MBA 772 - Assessing and Meeting Future Leadership Needs (4)
• HRM 773 - Measuring the Effectiveness of Existing Human Resources (4)

OR
Finance Concentration (34 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MBA 726 - Developing Executive Financial Solutions (4) 
• MBA 750 - Becoming a Global Competitor (4)
• MBA 760 - Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies (4)
• FINA 770 - Financial Leadership I: Exploring Financial Markets & Institutions (4)
• FINA 771 - Financial Leadership II: Understanding Advanced Corporate Finance (4)
• FINA 772 - Financial Leadership III: Developing the Investment Portfolio (4)
• FINA 773 - Financial Leadership IV: Managing Financial Operations in the
                  Age of Globalization (4)

The Web Development Program also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree, Subsequent Bachelor of Science Degree, Minor, and Joint Programs of Study: B.S., Web Development/M.S. in Marketing & Communication.