Business:
Applied Computing in Business
Time is money. That’s why students proficient in applied computing
techniques are prized employees in the world of business.
Anderson offers specialized instruction to train students in the art
of data management and analysis, enabling them to help companies
optimize spending as well as the hours in the workweek.
Anderson University Admission
316 Boulevard • Anderson, SC 29621 1-800-542-3594 • 864-231-2020 • andersonuniversity.edu
Program Details
Concentration Specific Requirements:
ACB 202, ACB 202, ACB 310, ACB 330, ACB 410, ACB 421, ACB 422
First Semester ............................ Sem. Hr.
BUS 110: Investigating Business....................... 1
FYE 101: Foundation For The Journey............... 1
ENG 101: Composition And Communication 1...... 3
CIS 120: Introduction to Information Process
MAT 106: Business Algebra............................. 3
Foreign Language 131.................................. 5
Sub-Total............................................... 16
Second Semester
ENG 102: Composition And Communication 2..... 3
MAT 113: Calculus Concepts 1: Differential Calc... 3
Natural Science...................................... 3-4
Introduction To Psychology or
Introduction To Sociology ............................. 3
History.................................................... 3
Sub-Total............................................15-16
Third Semester
ACB 202: Intro to Applcation Programming......... 3
ACC 201: Intro To Financial Accounting............. 3
MAT 108: Intro To Probability And Statistics........ 3
ECO 211: Principles Of Microeconomics............. 3
Natural Science......................................... 4
Sub-Total............................................... 16
Fourth Semester
ACC 202: Intro to Managerial Accounting........... 3
ACB 203: Bus. Application Developement........... 3
ECO 212: Principles Of Macroeconomics............ 3
KIN 135: Lifetime Wellness............................ 2
BUS 230: Business Statistics........................... 3
Sub-Total............................................... 17
Fifth Semester ............................ Sem. Hr.
MGT 341: Principles Of Management................. 3
ACB 330................................................... 3
FIN 310: Financial Management...................... 3
CHR 105: Introduction To The Bible.................. 3
Electives............................................... 3-4
Sub-Total............................................15-16
Sixth Semester
BUS 351: Legal Environment Of Business............ 3
CIS 352: Management of Information Systems...... 3
FA 200: Experiencing the Arts......................... 3
CHR 305: Christian Worldview........................ 3
MGT 351: Operations Management................... 3
BUS 494: Professional Development Seminar....... 1
Sub-Total............................................... 16
Seventh Semester
BUS 495: Business Internship.......................... 2
ACB 310: Database in Business........................ 3
ACB 410................................................... 3
MKT 331 Principles in Marketing...................... 3
Literature................................................ 3
Electives.................................................. 3
Sub-Total............................................... 17
Eighth Semester
ACB 421: Advanced Databases in Business.......... 3
ACB 422: Advanced Spreadsheets in Business...... 3
BUS 490: Senior Seminar In Business................. 3
Electives.................................................. 6
Sub-Total............................................... 15
Total Hours Required 128 Semester Hours
Program Details
What is applied computing?
Applied computing uses practical computer
principles and technologies to address real-world
business problems. Creating databases for recordkeeping and running reports to analyze myriad
questions increase the efficiency of a business,
making it more competitive and profitable.
Traditional students who pursue a business degree
concentrating on applied computing will earn
a Bachelor of Science that they can use in a
multitude of industries. Banks, hospitals, utilities,
communications—big and small businesses alike—all
need data experts to help the company operate
efficiently, boosting the productivity of every
employee.
Specialized online training
Anderson’s College of Business, which is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and
Programs, offers classes tailored to prepare students
for careers immediately after graduation. Traditional
students who earn a Bachelor of Science in Business
Management will also be fluent in many aspects of
business, including accounting, finance, economics,
human resources, marketing statistics, information
technology and law.
The Applied Computing in Business concentration
offers students the convenience of online courses
such as:
Programming: Students must understand how to
program before they can write solutions. This course
is designed to teach foundational techniques of
applied computer programming from the perspective
of business, including data management and access,
processing, decision structures, and error handling.
Networking and Communications: Students will
learn the fundamentals of computer networking
and data communications, including network
architectures, data and signals, conducted and
wireless media, and security. For example, students
will understand how to connect employees through
a shared database while protecting the stored
information.
Databases: Databases are a crucial element of
applied computing. Professors teach students about
data analysis and modeling as well as database
design and administration. Students will be able to
create queries, forms and reports to address business
management issues, perform data analysis and
automate tasks.
Business Problem Analysis: Variables are
unavoidable in business, and our students will
apply modeling techniques in spreadsheets to
simulate practical business problems and analyze
different situations based on changing variables. Our
students will be able to perform regression analysis
to evaluate scenarios, forecast the demand for a
product and optimize the outcome of a variety of
situations.
Business Analysis and System Design: Professors
will develop students who understand the basics of
using the system development lifecycle: analyzing,
designing, implementing, testing, deploying and
maintaining a computer-based information system.
Students will then apply these techniques to various
models, such as diagraming how data is used in an
inventory system or mapping the processes in an
order-entry office of a manufacturing company.
Choosing Anderson
This is not just a technology degree. Students will understand the underlying business principles behind
technological problems—they’ll know not only what the problem is, but also why it’s a problem for the
business. It’s this front-end analysis that boosts Anderson business students over their technology-based
counterparts.
Technology can be leveraged for good or evil. Deceitful practices—which can be destructive to a company
over time—are easily hidden, almost imperceptibly, with technology. Companies can feel confident in the
trustworthiness of employees who have a solid and studied background in Christian ethics, making Anderson
graduates more valuable in the workplace. An education founded upon the integration of faith and learning
will enable students to apply computing technology in ways that are pleasing to the Lord.
Financial Aid
TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
For consideration of federal and state funds, complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA information is listed below. All online students receive a tuition
discount, which makes them ineligible for institutional scholarships. The information
below shows the various types of funds available to online students. For information visit
andersonuniversity.edu/admission.
FAFSA Information
PIN website:
FAFSA website:
Anderson school code:
www.pin.ed.gov
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
003418
Veterans Benefits:
Anderson University is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in
assisting our military veterans in obtaining their education. Check out our Veterans Benefits
flier to learn how the process works. You can also contact our VA Certifying Official at:
veteranaffairs@andersonuniversity.edu or 864-231-2072.
Financial Aid Planning Office Anderson University
316 Boulevard • Box 1142 • Anderson, SC 29621 • (864) 231-2070 • finaid@andersonuniversity.edu
About Anderson University
History
Anderson University traces its origin to one of the first institutions of higher learning for
women in the United States, founded in 1848. The original school was forced to close
during the Civil War and did not reopen; but in time a new generation carried on what
had been begun at that institution. A group of public-spirited citizens, desirous of having
an institution of higher learning in Anderson, offered 32 acres of land and $100,000 to
the South Carolina Baptist Convention in 1910. In 1912, the College opened its doors and
operated as a four-year college for women until 1930, when it became coeducational.
What we know as Anderson University has throughout its history adapted to the educational
needs of South Carolinians and those outside the State seeking a great education in a
Christian environment.
In 2005, the school officially became Anderson University as it added graduate programs
and reorganized into colleges. The university is in the midst of the biggest period of growth
in its history, having doubled enrollment in the past 12 years.
The University began construction this year on a facility that will eclipse even the library
in scope and size. A new G. Ross Anderson, Jr. student center, more than twice the cost and
size of the library, will feature a new dining commons, a 400-seat movie theater, a fitness
center, bookstore and many other amenities while serving as the architectural anchor of
the campus. The 86,000-square-foot facility will open in the fall of 2016.
Today, more than 3,100 students enjoy a high-quality education in more than 50 fields of
study. Anderson University’s scenic campus, located in the historic district of Anderson,
South Carolina, benefits from its proximity to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and
the vibrant city of Greenville, South Carolina. Anderson’s campus has recently grown from
its original 68 acres to more than 270 acres, including six new major building projects that
have been completed within the past four years.
About Anderson University
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Anderson University has received numerous accolades and national recognition as an
intentionally Christian university offering exceptional academics.
Recent recognitions include:
• U.S. News & World Report recognizes AU as a “Top Tier” (#16) University in the South.
• Ranked the #2 “Most Innovative” Regional College in the South by U.S. News and World Report.
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U.S. News & World Report recently selected AU as the #1 “Most Efficient” regional college in the South for academic quality combined with cost efficiency. This recognition affirms AU’s exceptional job of holding down costs while boosting the quality of your educational experience.
• AU was named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.” (Institutional Research & Evaluation)
• A “Best Christian College.”
• Eighty-two percent of faculty hold the highest degree in their field.
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Anderson University - a four-year comprehensive Christian university offering bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and online programs - welcomes more than 3,200 students from 38 states, 34 countries and a wide range of denominations. Approximately 72% of students live on campus.