Franklin University’s curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science degree is intended to help the student achieve the following general objectives:

• An understanding of the activities that constitute their chosen profession and the principles underlying the administration of those activities;
• The ability to think logically and analytically about the kind of complex problems encountered in their profession and how to deal with them appropriately;
• Facility in the arts and skills of leadership, teamwork and communication;
• A comprehension of human interrelationships involved in an organization;
• Awareness of the social and ethical responsibilities inherent in modern society;
• Skills in the art of lifelong learning that will help the student continue learning.

Franklin University’s curriculum and overall design for its Community College Alliance Program is based on the latest research, pedagogical techniques and andragogical principles for designing online, interactive, responsive, collaborative, and expanded learning opportunities to be delivered to learners at a time, place, and in appropriate formats convenient to the learners.

This philosophy assumes a mix of technologies based on an analysis of student needs, content requirements and costs. It assumes a design based on a range of interactions between faculty and students, among students, and between the student and a broad array of media and other learning resources, including current content experts, real world problem solving, and collaborative work groups. Designing with these types of dialogues in mind ensures that the teaching and learning experience is an active and collaborative one.

Good teachers stimulate, encourage, guide and challenge students. Good students are mentally active, involved, and experiment in the real world. Franklin University’s curriculum is designed to create the experiences needed to build knowledge, perspective and compassion, and allows students to do it when and where they choose.

Students who have earned or will earn an associate’s degree from an institution that is regionally accredited and has an articulation agreement with Franklin University are eligible for the student transfer benefits outlined in the Community College Alliance articulation agreements. All new transfer students at Franklin University must complete Learning Strategies (PF 321), a two-credit-hour course. This course is the first Franklin requirement and prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace.

Soldiers in the U.S. Army also have the opportunity to earn a Franklin education through the GoArmyEd Program. Franklin University was one of the original education partners when the Army introduced the Program in 2001. The University requires the soldier to have a high school diploma or GED. Contact your ACES Counselor, the Franklin Admissions Office toll free at 1.877.341.6300 or visit http://www.GoArmyEd.com for more information.

Business Foundations Certificate (Year 1)

Semester 1: Foundational Skills I Certificate 

• ENG 102 Introductory Composition 
• PF 116 Computer Applications & Systems

Semester 2: Foundational Skills II Certificate 

• MATH 105 Fundamentals of Mathematics 
• SPCH 100 Introduction to Speech Communication 

Semester 3: Business Development I Certificate

• BSAD 110 Business Principles
• FPLN 300 Principles of Financial Planning 

Business Entrepreneurship Certificate (Year 2)

Semester 1: Business Development II Certificate 

• BSAD 220 Business Law 
• ENG 205 Business & Professional Writing

Semester 2: Applied Business Methods I Certificate 

• ACCT 215 Financial Accounting
• MGMT 312 Principles of Management

Semester 3: Applied Business Methods II Certificate

• ENTR 395 Foundations of Entrepreneurship
• MKTG 300 Marketing

Pathways to Advancement: Career Enhancement Certificate 
The Pathway to Advancement: Career Enhancement Certificate is designed for students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement and possess a desire for additional educational opportunities. Students will have successfully completed both certificate programs above with a GPA of 3.65 and will submit a teacher recommendation and a personal statement highlighting their career goals for acceptance. Courses to be completed are:

• ECON 220 Introduction to Macroeconomics
• HRM 300 Human Resource Management

A.A.S. Business Administration Degree 
Students who have completed the above listed coursework and the accompanying certificates can take a final semester of coursework that fulfills the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Business Administration degree. Courses to be completed are:

• SCIE 100/100L Physical Science OR ENV 101: Introduction to Environmental Science
• SOCL 110 Introduction to Sociology

Available onsite or online; specifically, for current and former London Correctional Institution students. The Business Administration AAS degree prepares students for immediate employment as business managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs within their communities. The degree provides a foundation in numerous business-centric fields including accounting, management and operations, marketing, human resources management, finance and economics, business law, and business entrepreneurship. 

This applied major encourages students to explore a range of employment opportunities, from entry-level business positions to those in management and leadership. Specifically, the AAS Business Administration degree provides students with the foundational and technical skills that are crucial to starting and running a business (e.g., qualitative and quantitative methods for decision-making, management skills, business and professional writing, ethics, and critical communication and technology skills) while also broadening and deepening the leadership and entrepreneurship skills of its graduates.

The AAS in Business Administration also prepares degree recipients to pursue a number of Bachelor of Sciences degree programs at Franklin University including Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management & Leadership, etc. Contact an advisor or business faculty member for additional information.