Utah Valley University Courses & Fees

This degree offers a balanced theoretical and applied approach to study a broad range of business and accounting disciplines. This includes business topics of marketing, finance, law, operations, and strategy. Following a study of the primary accounting disciplines of financial, managerial, audit, information systems, and tax, students can engage in a more specialized study of internal audit, management accounting, tax, or public accounting/graduate school. Students also develop important business skills in communication, critical thinking, team building, and computer applications.

Students majoring in business management may receive a Certificate of Completion, an Associate in Applied Science in Business Management, an Associate in Science with a pre-major in Business, a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, or a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a specialization in one of the following four areas: Entrepreneurship, General Business, Hospitality Management, or International Business. An Associate in Science Woodbury School of Business transfer degree is available for students planning to transfer to another college or university in Utah.

Students majoring in business management may receive a Certificate of Completion, an Associate in Applied Science in Business Management, an Associate in Science with a pre-major in Business, a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, or a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a specialization in one of the following four areas: Entrepreneurship, General Business, Hospitality Management or International Business. An Associate in Science Woodbury School of Business transfer degree is available for students planning to transfer to another college or university in Utah.

Students majoring in business management may receive a Certificate of Completion, an Associate in Applied Science in Business Management, an Associate in Science with a pre-major in Business, a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, or a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a specialization in one of the following four areas: Entrepreneurship, General Business, Hospitality Management, or International Business. An Associate in Science Woodbury School of Business transfer degree is available for students planning to transfer to another college or university in Utah.

The Digital Marketing major at UVU offers an analytical, applied, engaged-learning approach to digital marketing. Students learn a balance of marketing strategy, content creation, graphic design, and website/social media analytics for marketing campaigns. The digital marketing major offers an expanding menu of beginning and advanced courses that allow students to use their digital marketing skills for live engaged-learning clients.

Students minoring in the business management area of entrepreneurship will be exposed to and practice the skills needed by entrepreneurs in starting and developing their own businesses or growing the business of another entrepreneur.

The Bachelor Degree in Finance at WSB prepares graduates for careers in the financial services industry. Students learn basic financial theory as well as specialized courses in financial management of corporate and business organizations, analysis of investment alternatives, and other more sophisticated finance related activities. Graduates go into banking, brokerages, become financial managers, and perform a variety of other financial services functions. Students with language skills may take an appropriate number of courses to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree.

The Bachelor degree in finance at WSB prepares graduates for careers in the financial services industry.  Students learn basic financial theory as well as specialized courses in financial management of corporate and business organizations, analysis of investment alternatives, and other more sophisticated finance related activities. Graduates go into banking, brokerages, become financial managers, and perform a variety of other financial services functions. Students with languages skills may take an appropriate number of courses to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree.

The HRM program will provide students with practical and applied skills, experience in applying those skills, and a variety of intellectual tools to prepare them for HRM careers in business, government, and non-profit organizations. The proposed classes, engaged pedagogy, and instructors will aim to prepare students for staffing organizations, setting and advising procedures for recruitment, interview, and placement. Additionally, students will be prepared for carrying out disciplinary action, tracking leave and absences, and ensuring the health, safety, and development of organizational employees. HR graduates will also be prepared to advise company management on labor law issues. 

The HRM program will provide students with practical and applied skills, experience in applying those skills, and a variety of intellectual tools to prepare them for HRM careers in business, government, and non-profit organizations. The proposed classes, engaged pedagogy, and instructors will aim to prepare students for staffing organizations, setting and advising procedures for recruitment, interview, and placement. Additionally, students will be prepared for carrying out disciplinary action, tracking leave and absences, and ensuring the health, safety, and development of organizational employees. HR graduates will also be prepared to advise company management on labor law issues. 

The Bachelor of Science in Information Management is designed to prepare students to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices. Courses include instruction in employee supervision, budgeting, scheduling and coordination, office systems operation and maintenance, office records management, public relations, project management, accounting, decision making, and human resources.

The BS in Information Systems program prepares students to be Information Systems professionals. Graduates develop and deploy enterprise-level systems to meet organizational needs. The Business Intelligence Systems (BIS) emphasis prepares graduates to become business intelligence analysts who produce financial and marketing intelligence by querying data repositories, generating reports, and devising methods for identifying data patterns and trends. Organizations store an enormous amount of data. People who are able to perform data mining and can analyze the data to detect trends and form predictions are highly sought by national and regional organizations.

The Marketing Department offers students three different tracks each providing a theoretical and in-depth professional preparation in the field. The first is the Marketing Management track which provides a broad base of experiential classes and the most flexibility in scheduling for employed students. The second is the Digital Marketing track which provides courses in internet marketing, social media, and web analytics. The newest track is Sales which prepares students for a career in sales with courses in personal selling, sales management, and sales analytics. Whichever track is chosen, a professional internship is highly encouraged.

The Marketing Department offers students three different tracks each providing a theoretical and in-depth professional preparation in the field. The first is the Marketing Management track which provides a broad base of experiential classes and the most flexibility in scheduling for employed students. The second is the Digital Marketing track which provides courses in internet marketing, social media, and web analytics. The newest track is Sales which prepares students for a career in sales with courses in personal selling, sales management, and sales analytics. Whichever track is chosen, a professional internship is highly encouraged.

The BS in Operations and Supply Chain Management is aimed at producing career-ready graduates in operations and supply chain management to meet the growing demand for employees with this skill set. Students become career-ready through a program of study consisting not only of a theoretical base in making good business operating decisions but also a hands-on, practical approach to learning. Practical knowledge is gained by not only offering but requiring each graduate to sit for at least one professional industry certification exam (Domo, Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management), and complete either an internship or an independent study applying skills and tools learned throughout their coursework. Further, students will benefit from the program’s connection with industry leaders who advise program directors regarding course offerings and course content that is most valuable on the job market. Students will also be provided multiple opportunities to interact and network with industry partners on in-class projects, internships, and full-time employment post-graduation. Students will gain knowledge in core topics such as analytics for business decisions, business decision optimization, supply chain management, simulation for business applications, and quality management tools and techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, etc.). Graduates will be prepared to enter the job market in a variety of industries such as technology, healthcare, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics.

The Bachelor of Science in Technology Management has curriculum designed to prepare students who want to develop skills which will enable them to successfully: Manage complex technical projects, manage people within an technical environment,  prepare to succeed in an ever changing environment which is reliant on technology, and be on the forefront of innovation and the future of work.  Employers are regularly seeking technically savvy individuals who can speak clearly about technical innovations while having the skill set to manage a wide variety of projects and individuals. The BS in TM will prepare this much needed workforce for success. For this degree, students must complete 45 technical credits. Up to 45 technical credits may be transferable from an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Science (AS), or individual courses from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in an approved technical area as agreed upon by the Technology Management advisor and department chair.

Computer Engineering encompasses the science and technology of design, construction, implementation, testing, and maintenance of integrated software and hardware components of modern computing systems and computer–controlled equipment (cell phones, video games, laptops).

The BS in Information Systems program prepares students to be Information Systems professionals. Graduates develop and deploy enterprise-level systems to meet organizational needs.

The healthcare industry relies heavily on information systems to store patient information so that medical professionals can analyze the data. Information systems professionals who specialize in HIS find exciting careers. The BS in Information Systems program prepares students to be Information Systems professionals. Graduates develop and deploy enterprise-level systems to meet organizational needs. Students who graduate with the Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) emphasis will use their knowledge of information technology and records management to form the links among health-care professionals and administrations and information technology professionals.

Managing the security of information systems is extremely important for all types of organizations to protect the systems from data breaches. The BS in Information Systems program prepares students to be Information Systems professionals. Graduates develop and deploy enterprise-level systems to meet organizational needs. The Information Security Management (ISM) emphasis prepares students for information technology management and information security analyst positions.