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Accreditation Information
The Ross College of Business at Franklin University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. For a listing of accredited programs, click here.
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The Ross College of Business at Franklin University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. For a listing of accredited programs, click here.
Click here to see our IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
Build a foundation for success with an applied management degree
The hallmark of every great business is great leadership. And great leadership is demonstrated by people who can keep up with or set trends, identify and resolve pressing problems, develop smart, adaptive solutions, and make decisions that lead to improved performance and profitability. With Franklin's transfer-friendly, degree completion Applied Management program, you’ll gain the theoretical foundation and practical know-how to move into management or start your own business.
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Get 24 hours of technical credit.
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Learn from true-to-life management simulations.
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Program Overview
Fast-track your way into business management
With our transfer-friendly, degree completion Applied Management degree program, you’ll gain the theoretical foundation and practical know-how to move into management or start your own business. Cultivate your expertise in each of the following areas: management and supervision, operations management, project management, strategic planning and finance.
Get up to 24 hours of prior-learning credit and complete your degree program faster
At Franklin, you’ll get credit for what you already know so you can earn your degree faster and lower your tuition costs. As an Applied Management major, you can transfer in up to 94 hours of previously earned college credits. The B.S. Applied Management program provides an opportunity for you to transfer up to 24 hours of prior learning credit including from more than 130 different technical disciplines including automotive technology, hospitality management, mechanical engineering technology, and restaurant and food service management. Additionally, Franklin grants credit toward your degree for prior learning in the form of professional certifications, licensures and on the job-training.
Gain experience with hands-on projects and industry standard tools
Franklin’s hands-on Applied Management projects include participating in a true-to-life simulation that mirrors management decision processes in a competitive environment. As a member of a larger team, you’ll help turn an unprofitable $40-million company around, learning to build the business, make key management decisions from each functional area, analyze financial statements, allocate resources, and balance competing demands.
You’ll also gain practical experience with Microsoft® Project, the industry standard in project management software, and learn the critical skills required to build project plans and manage costs within a fixed budget.
Learn from faculty who practice what they teach
You’ll learn from credentialed professionals who teach what they practice in their real-world careers, and reap the benefits of their years of experience in the field.
Franklin’s Applied Management degree program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), the leader in outcomes-based business education. That means with the Applied Management completion major at Franklin, you’ll receive a respected degree that is valued in the workplace.
Earn your degree from a university built for busy adults
Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work family and life. Get started on your future today.
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B.S. Applied Management '22
"“This accomplishment is a full circle moment in my life, filled with hope, motivation, and joy. It's never too late to go after what you deem essential in your life! Flexible and centered around working adults, Franklin is the University to get back to achieving your education goals.”"

IACBE Accredited Program
The Ross College of Business at Franklin University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our member status page.
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Curriculum & Course Descriptions
In this course, students acquire the writing competence necessary for conducting and presenting research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all of their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of good writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of a documented research paper.
This course introduces the student to statistics with business applications. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; graphical displays of data; linear regression; basic probability concepts; binomial and normal probability distributions; confidence intervals; and hypothesis testing. These topics will be covered using a basic knowledge of algebra and Microsoft Excel. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
This course is designed to prepare students for Applied Calculus and Discrete Mathematics and to provide the mathematical background needed for the analytic reasoning used in other courses. Topics include functions and their graphs, including exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; basic principles of counting and probability; and other selected topics. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite to MATH 215. Choose MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite for MATH 160. Course can count as a University Elective.
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Two courses from the Science discipline. One course must have a lab component.
An introduction to economic theory involving the basic underlying causes and principles of the operation of an economic system. Emphasis is placed on studying the economy as a whole. Issues of inflation, unemployment, taxation, business cycles and growth are discussed in the context of the global economic system.
2 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines.
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines.
This course introduces students to the Franklin University community and provides strategies for successful transition to and participation in that community. Topics include University resources and procedures, strategies for advancing communication skills, the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments, and the development of an academic and career plan.
This course 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.
By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and public speaking.
This public-speaking course emphasizes the fundamentals of extemporaneous speaking. Skill-building activities and assignments focus on research, organization, reasoning, style and delivery of presentations as well as listening and audience engagement.
This is an intermediate composition course focusing on writing for business and professional purposes. Students will review the writing conventions commonly expected within business and professional environments, as well as strategies for analyzing rhetorical situations within those environments. Coursework includes analysis, revision, and research exercises, as well as substantial practice in composing business correspondence. The final project is an extensive, researched business proposal developed in stages and presented to the class. Students will be encouraged to relate course materials to their major programs and workplace experiences.
This course is an introduction to financial and managerial accounting. It is designed for non-accounting majors. Financial accounting emphasizes how general purpose financial statements communicate information about the business's performance and position for users external to management. It emphasizes how the accountant processes and presents the information. The course also examines the major elements of the financial statements. The managerial accounting portion of the course studies internal reporting and decision-making. The course assists those who wish to learn "what the numbers mean" in a clear, concise and conceptual manner without focusing on the mechanical aspects of the accounting process.
A study of the everyday legal problems encountered in business with emphasis on the areas of legal procedure, contracts, agency, employment law, business organizations and torts, with cases relating to these and other areas.
An introduction to economic theory involving the examination of how decision making by firms and individuals is shaped by economic forces. Emphasis is placed on demand, supply, market equilibrium analysis, and basic market structure models. The invisible hand as the driving force for economic decisions as well as market externalities are discussed. The class concentrates on providing a balanced approach to studying economic agents' behavior and the global implications and outcomes.
This course is designed to survey the field of finance and provide the foundation for more advanced finance coursework. Topics include sources of business and financial information, financial statement analysis, the time value of money, the nature and measurement of risk, financial institutions, investments and corporate finance.
This course explores the basic concepts and processes of management. Students will explore the functional roles and processes of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling comprising the manager role. Students develop skills related to the manager function that are required in today's competitive environment.
Theory, strategies and methods are foundational to the informed practice of marketing. Students investigate the importance of marketing to an organization or cause, the interrelationship of the difference phases of marketing, the marketing of goods versus services, analysis and identification of markets, pricing strategies and digital marketing tactics.
Completion of ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting & ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting can fulfill the ACCT 202 requirement.
The focus of this course is on the effective management of projects and the teams responsible for project implementation. This course covers the fundamental theory and practice of project management in an organizational setting. Students learn to apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques necessary for effective functioning in a project environment. The course will also provide insights into the management processes related to project team development as well as the project team lifecycle and its dynamics. Accordingly, activities and assignments in this course are designed to help students understand the nature of successful project planning and execution, as well as project team formation and management.
This course is designed to provide the framework and foundation of what it takes to be a first line manager or supervisor. Students will be introduced to the many skills required of a supervisor such as planning and controlling activities to accomplish organizational goals. Areas such as communication, ethical decision-making, conflict management, interpersonal relations and employee development will be explored.
Foundations of Entrepreneurship is an introductory course that examines the theory, practice, and tools of entrepreneurship. Various entrepreneurship structures and how such structures result in different unique pathways to success are explored. Students will focus on the importance of developing an entrepreneurial mindset as they assess their individual values and determine their affinity for entrepreneurial thinking, while also reviewing the risks and rewards of entrepreneurial businesses in the context of their chosen entrepreneurial philosophy. Finally, students will identify and evaluate opportunities for new ventures, and consider a strategic approach for successful business plan development.
This course instructs students on how manufacturing and service operations contribute to organizational strategy. Concepts such as productivity, economies of scale, vertical and horizontal integration, and push vs. pull will be explained. Implications of applying "Green" policies to materials and processes will be explained.
This course serves as the Capstone for the Business Administration major. The purpose of the course is to integrate all prior learning in business administration, related coursework, and workplace experiences to individually assess an organization. Three major components comprise the course: the strategic analysis of an organization; the development of a forward looking strategy with competitive, ethical, and global considerations; and the development of an implementation plan.
At least 12 credits from the following courses:
This course examines the techniques for the commercialization of the products or services offered by the entrepreneur. Students will be taught how to measure the realistic demand for their product or service. Primary and secondary marketing, including research, will be emphasized and addressed. Students will learn how creativity transitions to innovation. Value propositioning, branding, and pricing will be significant topics of discussion. In bringing products to market, students will be taught how to make use of cost-effective, cutting edge tools such as social media.
This course covers the critical role of effective leadership in the successful growth of a new business entity. Students will learn the logical approach to recruiting and leading an effective team. Focus will also be on all aspects of entrepreneurial finance and funding. Students will learn how to make use of a standard accounting software package. Also covered are the fundamentals of raising capital, both debt and equity. Building on prior financial training, students will learn the unique characteristics of analyzing small business financial statements with an eye toward potential valuation. Finally, asset acquisition and wealth strategies will be a topic pertinent to all who desire to pursue an entrepreneurial venture.
An introduction to the human resources function and related elements and activities. The course outlines the roles and functions of members of the human resources department, as well as educating others outside human resources, in how their roles include human resources-related activities. The student will learn about the evolution in human resources management as we know it today. Emphasis is placed on the modern day importance of HRM and the new "corporate view" of the function. Additionally, the student will be exposed to the view of HRM from the perception of both management and subordinate employees. The importance of maintaining fair and equitable compensation and benefit programs will be discussed. The student will be exposed to practical situations and problem solving regarding areas of employee counseling, discipline and termination. Equal Employment Opportunity will be discussed in order for the student to understand its need, importance and the legal issues surrounding it. Other critical areas of training and development, staffing and strategy will also be explored.
A study of fundamental principles and practices of advertising that emphasizes the development of a creative strategy and the decision-making process for the recommendation, implementation, and evaluation of a promotional campaign in support of the organization's strategy.
An understanding of consumer decision processes is developed through application of behavioral sciences. Organizational decision-making processes are also considered. The implications of these processes are considered in relation to marketing, organizational strategies and decision making.
Students investigate and evaluate various digital marketing and communication strategies and tactics. An emphasis is placed on critical evaluation skills, as well as social media, search marketing, content marketing, and evaluation of digital marketing initiatives. Students create a full digital marketing plan for a real-world company.
A course in marketing theory and methods as they apply to world markets. Among the topics discussed are: the importance of linking international marketing with the overall strategy of the business while examining the impact of cultural, political and legal issues and the economic differences in global strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing the marketing mix appropriate to various international global environments.
This course introduces the fundamentals of Business and Data Analytics. Students will learn the fundamentals of business problem framing, data wrangling, descriptive and inferential statistics, data visualization, and data storytelling in analytics. Not open to students with credit for INFA 300.
This introductory course focuses on applying information technology to business strategies using databases. The student will gain a working knowledge of current database technology, including relational database concepts, database design, data extraction, and data warehousing while working with database applications. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
This course focuses on using spreadsheets to solve business applications.
An introduction to accounting emphasizing how general purpose financial statements communicate information about the business corporation's performance and position for users external to management. Approximately one third of the course emphasizes how the accountant processes and presents the information and includes exposure to recording transactions, adjusting balances and preparing financial statements for service and merchandise firms according to established rules and procedures. The balance of the course examines major elements of the statements such as cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, depreciation, payroll, bonds, and other liabilities and stocks. Concepts of this course are applied to Managerial Accounting (ACCT 225). Students are advised to avoid any time lapse between these courses.
The study of management accounting for internal reporting and decision-making. The course introduces a business-management approach to the development and use of accounting information. Major topics include cost behavior, cost analysis, profit planning and control measures. Accounting for decentralized operations, capital budgeting decisions, and ethical challenges in managerial accounting are also covered.
32 credits from the following types of courses:
Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.
All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies. Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
Program Details
2022 - 2023 Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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Standard tuition | $398 |
B.S. in Nursing | $298 |
Current service members | $250 |
International students | $526 |
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67% LESS IN TUITION
For students taking 31 credits per year, Franklin University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year is $12,338. According to Collegeboard.org, that's about 67% less than the national average private, nonprofit four-year college tuition of $38,070.
A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click HERE to view the B.S. Applied Management matrix.
1. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must:
- Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including:
- General Education
- Business or Professional Core
- Major Area and Elective Courses
- Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only)
2. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements:
- All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00
- All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements
3. Complete the residency requirement
- Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
4. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees
5. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct
Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.
Overall Residency Requirements
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
Course Level Requirements
A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree.
Business Core Requirements
Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to:
- analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions
- identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions
- identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social)
- apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets
- apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success
Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles.
Major Area Requirements
A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements.
Capstone Requirement
Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses.
Subsequent Degree Requirements
Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses.
Additional Degree Requirements
Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.)
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement.
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Career Opportunities
Business Analyst
Business Analysts gather business requirements, assess needs, determine technical requirements and establish corresponding project plans.
Management Consultant
Management Consultants provide expert advice to help businesses maximize growth and performance
General Manager
General Managers ensure smooth, efficient, and profitable operations by planning and directing a company’s resources, suppliers, and activities.
Investment Banker
Investment Bankers underwrite new securities and provide investment counsel to both corporations and government entities.
Manager
Managers oversee business, department or division operations, including managing staff, systems, and procedures to ensure optimal performance.
Project Manager
Project Managers plan, execute and manage campaigns and initiatives, ensuring adequate resources, staffing and milestones to deliver anticipated results on time and within budget.
Small Business Owner
Small Business Owners plan, direct, and manage all functions from operations to marketing to accounting, ensuring business health and profitability.
Supervisor
Supervisors organize and manage staff and resources to ensure performance, quality, cost containment, and safety.
Middle Level Manager
Middle Level Managers oversee departmental activities, motivating personnel, and allocating resources to achieve strategic objectives.
Business Consultant
Business Consultants assess organizational processes and practices in order to make recommendations that help maximize productivity and profitability.
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Managers oversee the buying of goods and services, including analyzing supply and demand and negotiating supplier contracts.
Production and Inventory Control Manager
Production and Inventory Control Managers monitor and manage the supply of goods in order to maintain acceptable levels of inventory.
Training Specialist
Training Specialists are responsible for designing presentations, job manuals, and other materials to needed to train employees.
Employment Outlook
From 2021-2031 jobs in Applied Management are expected to increase by 8%
All Occupations
2021 |
9,020,774 jobs
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2031 |
9,741,132 jobs
|
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
2021 |
510,881 jobs
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2031 |
534,777 jobs
|
Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other
2021 |
967,375 jobs
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2031 |
1,041,748 jobs
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Industrial Production Managers
2021 |
209,483 jobs
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2031 |
225,086 jobs
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Operations Research Analysts
2021 |
102,646 jobs
|
2031 |
124,987 jobs
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
2021 |
622,853 jobs
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2031 |
638,398 jobs
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Source information provided by Lightcast.
Knowledge & Skillsets
Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you:
- Supervise and assist employees, ensuring that individuals remain on task, fulfill work requirements, and receive adequate and appropriate supervision and support
- Provide day-to-day organizational support and supervision, including operational oversight and administrative functions
- Manage to resolve work-related staffing and conflict issues to improve overall performance
- Assist business units during organizational change initiatives to ensure buy-in that increases efficiency and service
- Implement learning and development programs that improve individual competencies and team performance to facilitate employee growth and productivity
- Manage and optimize the workflow, processes, and procedures to increase organizational competitive advantage
- Provide new employee orientation, mentoring, and assessment to assure proper transition into the organization
- Administer policies and guidelines, representing the company in an ethical, moral, and professional manner
- Assist in the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives that include projects, new product development, plans, and programs to achieve short-and long-term business objectives
- Develop and execute processes and procedures for fulfilling internal and external customer demands
- Provide insight and strategic counsel to senior leadership regarding financial and operational issues
- Participate in strategic decision making and manage the execution of defined strategies
- Collaborate in defining, organizing, and prioritizing portfolio initiatives that contribute the overall success of the organization
- Build rapport with vendors and other suppliers
- Understand and apply various inventory control techniques
- Determine scope, identify and allocate resources, assign responsibilities and tasks, and set timelines and budget for a project
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and standards used by project team members
- Interact with clients to assure that client expectations are met
- Create solutions, maintain data, and generate reports using software and tools such as Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and CAD/CAM
- Oversee project change management process in accordance with predefined process
- Create and maintain project implementation documentation, such as risk mitigation plans, design documents, project budget, project change orders, and status reports
- Identify opportunities and implement business plans and growth strategies
- Effectively deliver a business case in support of strategic objectives and better ROI
- Build a pipeline of business initiatives that will maximize business and financial growth opportunities
- Assist in developing business plans, short-range plans, and weekly plans for managing operating constraints, maximizing throughput, and optimizing production and profitability
- Drive integrated business planning cycles in collaboration with stakeholders needs
- Create processes to manage and track business performance, including profitability and growth
- Deliver data-driven analytics and insights to support actionable strategies, prioritization, and communication
- Apply SWOT analyses and other planning techniques to evaluate markets
- Develop business plans and strategies that attract potential investors to your business
- Create and manage a budget based on business drivers, policies, and procedures
- Leverage business and financial models and tools in assessing costs, revenues, margins, and opportunities for growth
- Maintain accounting standards, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Identify business trends and address performance issues using management information tools and financial reporting analyses
- Provide management with costing reports and insight to support change in resource allocations, work methods, and materials
- Analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and gain key business insights
- Ensure that productivity numbers, sales, and budgets are met and that reconciliations and analyses are accurate
- Monitor the general ledger for proper mapping of inventory transactions, revenue accounts, and billing department activities
- Collaborate with various functional areas to ensure that financial objectives are met
Frequently Asked Questions
Congratulations on wanting to finish your degree. At Franklin, we make it easy and convenient for busy, working adults to complete their bachelor's degree program alongside other commitments. Typically, a bachelor’s degree takes about 4 years of full-time study from start to finish. However, Franklin’s generous transfer policy can help you finish faster. Visit MyTransfer Credit to see how your previously earned credits can save you time toward your bachelor’s.
Franklin makes getting started easy and convenient. We offer three trimesters each year with plenty of start dates within each trimester. Your start date depends on whether you take online or onsite classes and choose a full- or part-time schedule. Talk to your admissions advisor for the start date that's best for you.
Franklin University offers a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future. Our per credit hour tuition rates (vs. per year or per term rates) enable you to get a realistic estimate of exactly how much your degree will cost - especially once you've factored in transfer credit. Our 2022-2023 tuition rate is $398 per credit hour and with our tuition guarantee, you can lock-in your tuition rate from your first term through graduation. Ask our helpful staff about available financing options and financial aid programs. Visit MyTransfer Credit to see how transfer credits could help you save time and money.
Franklin University's B.S. Applied Management is a four-year undergraduate degree program. You can start from scratch or build on a previously earned technical associate degree. Franklin University's B.S. Applied Management is transfer friendly and can accommodate up to 94 hours of transfer credit in more than 130 disciplines - including up to 32 hours of earned technical credits.
With a B.S. Applied Management from Franklin, you'll be well-prepared with the knowledge, skills and tools to excel in a supervisory or management role. Our online bachelor's degree program focuses on both foundational and functional competencies to better prepare you to become a strong leader.
When you graduate from Franklin's B.S. Applied Management degree program, you'll possess both the technical expertise in your field, as well as in-demand managerial skills to help take you to the next level of leadership.
While transfer credit isn’t an admission requirement for Franklin’s program, you can take advantage of certifications, licensures, and on-the-job training and get up to 32 hours of technical credit toward you degree - an option many four-year universities don’t offer. That means you can get credit for what you already know -- and earn your degree even faster.
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