Business Management
Earn your degree for a fraction of the price.
Please send us your transcripts to see how much scholarship money you have earned based on your hard work. On top of being one of the most affordable Bachelors of Science in Business Management degrees in the state of Massachusetts, we are offering very generous merit-based scholarships to all eligible students.
A maximum scholarship award of up to $2,000 is available for students who have been accepted into the third year of the Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Quincy College for fall 2022. To be considered third-year, a student must have 60 transferrable and applicable college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and must register for at least one 300-level course required for the BS in Business Management.
The amount of the scholarship will be based on incoming GPA, and will be awarded by applicable course until the program is completed. QC has final determination on qualifications, award amount and application of award.
GPA | Scholarship Amount |
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3.5+ | $2,000 |
2.5-3.49 | $1,500 |
2.0-2.49 | $1,000 |
Have questions or want to apply for the program? Please contact:
The Admissions Office
admissions@quincycollege.edu | 617-984-1710
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Management program is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary for managerial positions. Through a combination of theory and real-world applications, students will develop competencies needed to determine and implement key strategic management decisions to align resources, improve communication, increase productivity, identify cultural challenges, and develop plans to overcome the challenges in the world of global business.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Management program, students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in the business environment using interpersonal, intercultural, and managerial communication skills.
- Assess operational and financial challenges using tactical, strategic and analytical skills.
- Evaluate key theories, models and applications within the business context.
- Identify leadership styles and best practices for leading the individual, the group, and the organization.
- Analyze businesses and organizational situations using ethical and socially responsible approaches to decision making.
Student Resources:
- Academic Advising: (617) 984-1720
- Dean’s Office of Professional Programs: (617) 405-5920
- Financial Aid Office: (617) 984-1620
- Registrar’s Office: (617) 984-1650
- Student Accessibility and Academic Support Services: (617) 405-5915
Business Management: Curriculum
General Education Requirements (40 credits total)
Course | Title | Credits |
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Computer Science Core | 3 credits | |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
ENG 102 | English Composition II (1) | 3 credits |
History/Government Core | 3 credits | |
IDS 167 | First Year Seminar | 3 credits |
Math Core | 3 credits | |
Natural Science Core w/ Lab | 4 credits | |
Social Science/Psychology Core | 3 credits | |
Humanities Electives | 6 credits | |
Behavioral/Social Sciences Electives | 9 credits |
Program Requirements (81 credits total)
Course | Title | Credits |
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ACC 101 | Accounting I | 3 credits |
ACC 102 | Accounting II (1) | 3 credits |
BUS 101 | Fundamentals of Business | 3 credits |
BUS 220 | Business Ethics | 3 credits |
BUS 350 | Global Business I: Strategic Planning and Decision Making (1) | 3 credits |
BUS 401 | Organizational Behavior (1) | 3 credits |
BUS 450 | Global Business II: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (1) | 3 credits |
ECO 201 | Microeconomics | 3 credits |
ECO 202 | Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
FIN 320 | Principles of Finance (1) | 3 credits |
LAW 301 | Business Law I (1) | 3 credits |
MAT 107 | Statistics (1) | 3 credits |
MGT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
MGT 360 | Operations and Logistics Management (1) | 3 credits |
MGT 401 | Leadership Strategies (1) | 3 credits |
MGT 430 | Senior Capstone (1) | 3 credits |
MKT 301 | Marketing Management (1) | 3 credits |
Communications Elective (2) | 3 credits | |
Computer Science Elective (3) | 3 credits | |
200-Level Program Electives | 6 credits | |
300/400 Level Program Electives | 6 credits | |
General Electives | 12 credits |
Additional Information
(1) Indicates course requires the completion of a prerequisite. |
(2) Communications Elective: Complete one of the following, ENG 111, SOC 112, or SOC 116. |
(3) CSA 213 Database Management (strongly recommended)
*These courses are only offered in certain semesters. |
200 Level Program Electives (6 credits total)
Course | Title | Credits |
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BUS 202 | Principles of Customer Service | 3 credits |
BUS 204 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 credits |
BUS 211 | International Business | 3 credits |
EXP 297 | Internship | 3 credits |
FIN 202 | Health Care Finance | 3 credits |
FIN 203 | Credit Management | 3 credits |
FIN 215 | Investments | 3 credits |
HRM 202 | Revenue Management | 3 credits |
HRM 205 | Lodging Operations | 3 credits |
HRM 207 | Managing for Quality | 3 credits |
MGT 202 | Sales Management | 3 credits |
MGT 206 | Managing a Non-Profit Organization | 3 credits |
MGT 230 | Entrepreneurship & Small Bus. Management | 3 credits |
MGT 235 | Financing a Small Business | 3 credits |
MGT 240 | Project Management | 3 credits |
MKT 201 | Principles of Advertising | 3 credits |
MKT 202 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
300/400 Level Program Electives (6 credits total)
Course | Title | Credits |
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MGT 330 | Managerial Communication | 3 credits |
MGT 303 | Human Resources Management | 3 credits |
MGT 406 | Negotiations and Conflict Resolution | 3 credits |
MGT 460 | Business Intelligence & Analytics | 3 credits |
MKT 330 | Social Media Marketing | 3 credits |
Business Management: Semester Pathway
Recommended course of study for a full-time student. It is recommended that students speak to an Academic Advisor before registering for courses each semester.
Semester 1
Course | Title | Credits | Pre-Requisites |
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ACC 101 | Accounting I | 3 credits | |
BUS 101 | Fundamentals of Business | 3 credits | |
Computer Science Core | 3 credits | ||
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 credits | |
IDS 167 | First Year Seminar | 3 credits | |
Total | 15 credits |
Semester 2
Course | Title | Credits | Pre-Requisites |
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ACC 102 | Accounting II | 3 credits | ACC 101 |
BUS 220 | Business Ethics | 3 credits | |
ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 credits | ENG 101 |
Computer Science Elective | 3 credits | CSA 213 strongly recommended | |
Math Core | 3 credits | ||
Total | 15 credits |
Semester 3
Course | Title | Credits | Pre-Requisites |
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ECO 202 | Macroeconomics | 3 credits | |
History/Government Core | 3 credits | ||
MGT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 credits | |
Natural Science Core w/ Lab | 4 credits | ||
Program Elective | 3 credits | ||
Total | 16 credits |
Semester 4
Course | Title | Credits | Pre-Requisites |
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Communications Elective | 3 credits | ||
ECO 201 | Microeconomics | 3 credits | |
MAT 107 | Statistics | 3 credits | MAT 097 or Equivalent |
Program Elective | 3 credits | ||
Social Science/Psychology Core | 3 credits | ||
Total | 15 credits |
Semester 5
Course | Title | Credits | Pre-Requisites |
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FIN 320 | Principles of Finance | 3 credits | ACC 102, MAT 103 (or above) |
MKT 301 | Marketing Management | 3 credits | ENG 101, MKT 202 |
LAW 301 | Business Law I | 3 credits | ENG 101, BUS 101 |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 credits | ||
General Elective | 3 credits | ||
Total | 15 credits |
Semester 6
Course | Title | Credits | Pre-Requisites |
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BUS 350 | Global Business I: Strategic Planning & Decision Making | 3 credits | FIN 320, MKT 301 |
MGT 360 | Operations & Logistics Management | 3 credits | MGT 201, ECO 201, ECO 202 |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 credits | ENG 101, BUS 101 | |
Program Elective | 3 credits | ||
General Elective | 3 credits | ||
Total | 15 credits |
Semester 7
Course | Title | Credits | Pre-Requisites |
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BUS 450 | Global Business II: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | 3 credits | MGT 201, BUS 101 |
BUS 401 | Organizational Behavior | 3 credits | ENG 102, MGT 201 |
General Elective | 3 credits | ||
Humanities Elective | 3 credits | ||
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 credits | ||
Total | 16 credits |
Semester 8
Course | Title | Credits | Pre-Requisites |
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MGT 401 | Leadership Strategies | 3 credits | ENG 102, MGT 201 |
MGT 430 | Senior Capstone | 3 credits | All 100, 200 & 300-level required courses |
Humanities Elective | 3 credits | ||
Program Elective | 3 credits | ||
General Elective | 3 credits | ||
Total | 15 credits |
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Kristin Noone
Education:
B.S. (Marketing), Northeastern University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
D.B.A., University of Phoenix
Dr. Noone has worked as a volunteer, committee head, president, vice president, and board of director in the non-profit sector. In the for-profit sector she has extensive experience as a manager and a consultant working in a variety of industries. Those industries have ranged from automotive parts and supplies distributors to general contractors to sports.
Dr. Noone teaches a wide breadth of courses in the communication, management, marketing, and economic fields. She has taught at both two-year and four-year institutions, including Curry College, Bunker Hill Community College, and Colorado Technical University. Her educational background was focused on Marketing and Business Administration.
Leisure activities include triathlon racing, hiking, and playing ice hockey.
Publication:
John Mollica
Education:
B.A. (Business), Colorado State University
M.B.A., Bryant University
Ph.D. (Business Administration), Trident University
Dr. Mollica teaches courses in management, economics, and computer science. A successful entrepreneur, he offers Quincy College students more than 25 years’ experience as a small-business owner, business consultant, corporate trainer, and community educator as well as hands-on management expertise in fields including manufacturing, construction, service, and banking.
Maureen Chisholm
Education:
B.S. (Marketing), Northeastern University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
D.B.A., University of Phoenix
Maureen comes to Quincy College as a full-time business professor after working as an adjunct instructor for several years. Maureen worked for Verizon Communications for over 20 years holding positions as call center manager, training and development specialist, engineer, and project manager. Maureen also worked for Eastern Nazarene College for two years where she was responsible for the marketing, enrollment, recruitment and curriculum for the Adult Studies Division. Maureen owns two companies – one which provides corporate training and technical writing; the other as a consultant for the hospitality industry. Maureen has done consulting work for SS Workforce Development, Granite Communications, Vista Print, and Gillette. Maureen has an associate’s degree, a BSBA from Eastern Nazarene College, and a Master’s in Management from Lesley College. Maureen is working on a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Capella University. Maureen has experience teaching in the various modalities: in person, online, and flex courses. Aside from Quincy College, Maureen has taught at Bentley University, Eastern Nazarene, Bay Path, Mass Bay CC, Newbury, and Dean College.
Jim Downey
Education:
MBA, Western New England University
BS (Accounting), Suffolk University
Professor Downey’s expertise in accounting and business operations – gained from 30 years in the high-tech industry – is complemented by his experience in law and government. He was a member of the legal staff of the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s securities division, provided administrative and legal services as associate counsel for Citi Fund Services Ohio, and then joined the US Department of Labor’s veterans’ employment and training service as a senior investigator. He currently also serves as an attorney/advisor in the staff judge advocate’s office of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
Evelyn Lane
Education:
B.A. (Economics), Wellesley College
M.B.A (Finance), Boston University
Professor Lane teaches courses in economics, finance, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Before joining the Quincy College faculty, she was a self-employed financial planner and previously spent 15 years in investment management and financial services, where she trained stockbrokers and financial sales representatives in various investment products including mutual funds, managed investment portfolios, REITs, IPOs, and annuities. She holds the professional certifications of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).
Mark Linnane
Education:
B.A. (Business Finance), Suffolk University
M.B.A., Suffolk University
Professor Linnane, a Quincy native and Quincy College alumnus, brings a unique perspective on business education to his role as an instructor. His professional career began in food services as owner of a distribution business, after which he entered the financial services industry as a business banking specialist. He ultimately earned his FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations and for the past two decades has also worked as an investment advisor.
Dr. Andrieta Pritchett
Education:
B.S. (Business Administration/Finance), Goldey-Beacom College
M.S. (Accounting and Financial Management), DeVry University
Ph.D. (Business Administration/Finance), Walden University
Dr. Pritchett teaches courses across the business management spectrum including accounting, finance, management, business ethics and economics. Her professional experience includes more than two decades in investment management, corporate finance, accounting, governance and regulatory affairs, and she is a member of both the American Accounting Association and American Finance Association. She has extensive experience in both in-person and on-line instruction and has earned certification as a peer reviewer by Quality Matters, Inc.
Publication:
Eleanor Sanford
Education:
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A. (Administrative Studies), Boston College
Professor Sanford’s professional background includes individual, team, leadership, and career coaching as well as preparing and delivering keynote presentations. She has held various senior leadership roles in corporate learning, leadership, organizational development, professional communication, and sales and service with major international financial services firms including Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Citizens Bank/Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander/Sovereign Bank. She gained a solid foundation for her career by first earning her Associate’s degree from Quincy College.
Jack Zarkauskas
Education:
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A. (Administrative Studies), Boston College
A native of South Boston, Professor Zarkauskas is a 40-year veteran of the Boston financial services industry who spent the last 10 years of his career at State Street Bank as Vice President of Risk Management. He has broad expertise in finance, accounting, customer service, ethics, logistics and operations management. A lifelong sailor and passionate kayaker, he also serves as treasurer and a board member of the non-profit North South Rivers Watershed Association, a 1,900-member environmental advocacy organization.
Earn your Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from anywhere in the world.
All international students who live outside the United States must meet the requirements for admission by submitting the following criteria:
International evaluations:
If your academic records are in another language, a certified English translation is required. We accept translations from:
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- Center For Educational Documentation
- Spantran The Evaluation Company
- World Education Services
All transcript evaluations must include a course-by-course breakdown and come directly from the evaluation service to Quincy College. Each evaluation service charges its own service fee; please check with the approved translation companies listed. Quincy College accepts transfer coursework or credits from recognized post-secondary institutions from all over the world, in agreement with our college transfer policies.
Proof of English Proficiency:
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- Duolingo: Minimum score of a 90
- TOEFL score: 67 internet-based (IBT); 188 computer-based (CBT), 518 paper-based (PBT)
- IELTS score: 5.5 or higher
- STEP Eiken: Grade pre-1 or higher
- Michigan Test (MTELP) score: Level 2: 68 or higher (undergraduate applicants)
If your international post-secondary transcript states that your language of instruction was in English. You will not be required to provide proof of English proficiency.
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Pearson Test of English: 59
For more information about International Student Services please contact:
Bilun Ozbilen, International Student Services Admissions Associate
617-984-1641