Regional Commerce

Bachelor of Applied Science

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Quick Facts

Credits Required: 120

Cost Per Credit: $525.00

*Up to 60 credits may be transferred in from a regionally accredited institution.

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Program Details

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership & Regional Commerce with an emphasis in Regional Commerce program combines theory-based coursework with an applied component, which involves working with local economic development professionals, economists and business leaders through internships, research projects and business plan development. This approach allows students to build the knowledge and skills of a small business professional and apply those competencies in real time.

The program includes coursework in market planning, entrepreneurship, small business development, global commerce, tourism and entertainment, and the impact of service and trade. Students will complete core applied science courses to build workforce-applicable skills in ethics, management, critical thinking and analysis, statistics, technical writing, and more. The program culminates in a capstone where students develop and implement a real-world business plan.

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*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.

Courses

An in-depth exploration of the 4 Ps of marketing – product, price, place and promotion – which are fundamental in the development of an enterprise’s marketing plan.

This course addresses the process of value creation in starting a business and develops the fundamental business skills to identify, evaluate, develop and leverage market opportunities.

This course deals with the relationship between international trade and the social responsibility of contributing to the economies of developing countries.

This course will take the foundations of tourism, entertainment, supply, demand, growth and economic impact analysis and apply them to a tourism or entertainment needs assessment plan for the development of a local or regional economy.

This course will take the foundations of economic development, business, entrepreneurship, trade, service, and manufacturing and apply them to a service or trade business plan for the development of a local or regional economy.