Get the latest updates straight in your inbox

Go Top
Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration with Option in Information Management
Currpt Image

Program Objectives
Richfield College’s Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Option in Information Management prepares students for a career in business with specialization in management information systems and records. The program offers a well-rounded business education with foundational courses in management, business, information technology, and office administration. The program aims to develop students’ intellectual ability, managerial and administrative skills and provide them with information technology tools to enhance their managerial decision making competencies.

Career Opportunities
The program graduates can work as entry-level managers in a variety of business settings with specialized skills in handling and managing information and knowledge using today’s information technology tools.

Admission Requirements

  • Completion, submission, and approval of the application form and the supporting documents, including the payment of the required fees.
  • Possession of a high school diploma or GED. Submission of official high school transcripts from a state approved high school or its equivalent. High school diplomas earned outside the United States must be evaluated and approved by Richfield College’s Admissions Office before admission to any program.
    • 70% or above passing score on Richfield college English Proficiency Examination (RCEPE), or
    • A score of 600 or above on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), corresponding to a score of 100 or above on the internet-based (iBT), or
    • High School Diploma or a minimum of one (1) year college education at an institution with English as its official instructional language.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration With Option in Information Management Degree Program only accepts students who have graduated from a high school and does not accept any student based on the ability to benefit as described in §94904 of the California Educational Code (CEC).


Program Course Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration With Option in Information Management Program is made of 120 semester units in the following areas:
-  General  Education  Courses  (24  units)
-   Major  (core)  Courses  (12  units)
-   Option  Courses  (42  units)
-   Elective  General  Courses  (12  units)

Major (Core) Courses Requirements

 

CODE

 

SUBJECT/COURSE

 

In-Class Hours

Total Clock Hours

 

Semester Credit Units

 

Major Courses required 12 Units

MGM 200

Principles of Management

45

45

3

 

BUS 200

 

Introduction to Business Law

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

CIS 200

Principles of Information Security

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

MIS 200

Management Information Systems

 

45

 

45

 

3

MGM 200 Principles of Management
This course presents a thorough and systematic coverage of management theory and practice. It focuses on the basic roles, skills and functions of management, with special attention to managerial responsibility for effective and efficient achievement of goals. Special attention is given to social responsibility, managerial ethics, and the importance of multi- national organizations.

BUS 200 Introduction to Business Law
This course is meant to introduce the legal environment that affects individuals, businesses, and business transactions. In addition to introducing the American legal system, this course will focus on specific legal topics such as contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code.

CIS 200 Principles of Information Security
This course will describe the basic principles of information systems security, including cryptography, identifications and authentications, access control models and mechanisms, multilevel database security, Internet security, and planning and administering security. The students will gain an understanding of the threats to information resources and learn about counter measurements and their limitations.

MIS 200 Management Information Systems
Managers have increasing responsibility for determining their information system needs and for designing and implementing information systems that support these needs. Management information systems integrate, for purposes of information requirements, the accounting, financial, and operations management functions of an organization. This course will examine the various levels and types of software and information systems required by an organization to integrate these functions.

 

Information Management Option - 42 Units

 

LOG 400

 

Logistics Information Systems

 

45

 

45

 

3

MIA 205

Managing Healthcare Information

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

OIT 400

 

Computer Office Applications

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

OIT 401

 

Records Management

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

OIT 402

 

Business Communications

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

OIT 403

 

Business Project Management

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

WIS 400

 

Fundamentals of Ecommerce

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

WIS 401

Multimedia Production and Enhancement

 

45

 

45

 

3

WIS 402

 

Web Site Management

 

45

 

45

 

3

HOM 400

 

Hospitality Information Systems

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

SBM 400

 

Business Entrepreneurship

 

45

 

45

 

3

SBM 401

 

Introduction to Marketing

 

45

 

45

 

3

SBM 402

 

Small Business Finance

 

45

 

45

 

3

SBM 403

Laws and Taxation for Small Business

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

Option Electives (30 units-Any Ten Courses)

 

LOG 201

 

Introduction to Logistics

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

LOG 202

 

Transportation Management

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

LOG 203

 

Inventory Management

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

MIA 201

Medical Office Procedures and Management

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

MIA 202

 

Medical Terminology

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

MIA 203

 

Medical Coding and Billing

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

ACC 201

 

Accounting Principles

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

ACC 202

 

Managerial Accounting

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

ACC 203

 

Cost Accounting

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

ACC 204

 

Principles of Taxation

 

45

 

45

 

3

HOM 301

Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism

 

45

 

45

 

3

HOM 303

 

Marketing and Hospitality

 

45

 

45

 

3

HOM 304

 

Hospitality Culture and Laws

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

IB 301

Introduction to International Business

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

IB 302

International Sales and Marketing

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

IB 303

International Business Seminars

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

IB 304

Global Economy, Laws, and Politics

 

45

 

45

 

3

 

LOG 201 Introductions to Logistics
An introduction to industrial supply chain logistics systems, including the components of  logistics  systems,  such  as supplies, storage, materials handling, production, inventory, orders, and transportation systems, the interactions between these components, models and techniques for the analysis of logistics systems and the development of decision support systems.

LOG 202 Transportation Management
The course covers the application of software and information systems in logistics and transportation industry, physical supply, in-plant movement and storage, and physical distribution that comprise logistics systems in industry is covered in relationship with the information and supply chain management.

LOG 204 Inventory Management
This course covers the principal considerations of inventory management. Student learns to calculate the different types ofcost associated with holding inventory, and to determine when and how much to order. The concepts and processes related to Just-in-Time inventory management is also covered.

MIA 201 Medical Office Procedures and Management

Course provides the students with the opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills in medical practice management and office procedures. Topics may include business plan development, leadership, personnel recruitment, supervision, compensation and benefits, reimbursement cycle, fee analysis, legal and regulatory issues, quality improvement and risk management activities, managed care implications, accreditation and regulatory standards, marketing strategies and software applications. Different office procedures and forms are covered.

MIA 202 Medical Terminology

This course is designed to develop medical vocabulary skills. Topics include word parts (roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes), body structure, major body systems, and pharmacology. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines and Internet research tools are also discussed.

MIA 203 Medical Coding and Billing

This course teaches students to use a popular medical billing accounting software program. Students learn to enter patient and case information, schedule appointments, process transactions, and produce reports and patient statements. This also introduces the students to different medical coding systems.

MIA 205 - Managing Healthcare Information

Course provides an overview of varied automated administrative and financial systems used in healthcare environment. Content includes terminology; essential concepts and software used for administrative, financial and relational database applications.

ACC 201 Accounting principles

This course presents essential principles of accounting. Topics include the accounting cycle, special journals and subsidiary ledgers, internal control principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems and costing, plant intangible assets accounting, and depreciation methods and practices. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify elements of cash flows, prepare journals and ledger entries, and year-end statements for a service or merchandising business.

ACC 202 Managerial Accounting

This course provides a decision making approach to managerial accounting. Topics include the use of relevant costs in decision-making, incremental analysis, CVP analysis, activity-based costing and activity-based management, and the use of the theory of constraints as it can be used to analyze decisions relative to across-the-board cuts.  Upon  successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply these managerial accounting tools and approaches to real-world situations enabling them to optimize the situations that confront managers daily.

ACC 203 Cost Accounting

This course covers the basics of cost accounting. Topics include cost and management accounting environments, introduction to cost management systems, organizational cost flows, activity-based costing, job order costing, process costing, special production issues, implementing quality concepts, cost allocation for joint products, and standard costing. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to perform a basic cost analysis of job orders, processes, joint productions, and activities.

ACC 204 Principles of Taxation

This course introduces taxation, and is tailored for students who intend to pursue careers in accounting. This course is designed to develop the following: an understanding of basic tax concepts and their applications, the ability to identify and solve common tax problems, enhanced written and oral communication skills, and an appreciation of how  taxation influences business decisions with an emphasis on the contractual relations between parties and the government. Personal and business taxation is also covered.

HOM 301 Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism

This course provides a basic understanding of the lodging, food service industry, and tourism management by tracing the industry's growth and development, reviewing the organization and the management of hotel, food, beverage, and tourism. The course focuses on the principles of directing different segments of the hospitality industry.

HOM 303 Marketing Hospitality

This course presents the principles of marketing for a constantly changing consumer public in the hospitality field. Topics include evaluating the marketplace, marketing methodologies, public relations, packaging, pricing, consumer law, budgets, and the use of electronic media. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to create basic strategies for targeting, positioning, and planning an effective marketing campaign.

HOM 304 Hospitality Culture and Laws

This course covers the legal and cultural issues confronted by managers within the hospitality field. Students learn the

importance of compliance, identify legal violations, and evaluate appropriate measures needed to avoid litigation against the organization. Cultural elements like customs, norms, diversity, and lifestyles are covered.

IB 301 Introduction to International Business
This course introduces the world of international business. Topics include trade issues, balance and monetary systems, international financial management, and the global economic environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to analyze the implications of conducting business in a global economy.

IB 302 International Sales and Marketing
This course is designed to provide a framework of economic theory and marketing practices on a global scale. Topics include frameworks and perspectives of international marketing, international business, global environmental issues affecting marketing, international marketing decisions, planning, and control. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive sales and marketing plan for an international market.

IB 303 International Business Seminars
The international business seminar is designed to develop students understanding and knowledge of international business in a foreign nation. The course is offered in different countries in association with international businesses and institutions. Students who take the course will learn about international business operations and practices outside the United States.

IB 304 Global Economy, Laws, and Politics
The purpose of this course is to introduce you the key theoretical approaches and substantive issues of global economy, laws, and politics. The course studies the globalization, international regulations and treaties, as well as the world politics and governance.

 

 

Total Units In General Education

 

24

 

Total Units In Major (Core)

 

12

 

Total Units In Option

 

42

 

Total Units In Electives

 

30

Total Units Required for Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Business Administration With Option in Information Management

 

120


Graduation Requirements

In order to successfully graduate, all the following criteria and requirements must be met prior to the graduation:

  • The completion of 120 units from the approved required and elective courses based on the catalog edition at the time of the admission.
  • Cumulative degree program Grade Points Average of "C" (2.0) or higher. Any course with "F" grade must be repeated.
  • All obligations including financial to Richfield College must be met before the release of official transcript and the diploma for the program.
  • A petition for graduation must be filed before the graduation by the student and be approved by the Registrar’s Office before the graduation.

Applications

This page is an electronic version of the application form. Filling and submitting this form will navigate to an online payment process/page. If you don't wish to do an online payment, you are requested to download the form, fill it and send it to your nearest ISBM center.

Academic Details 1

Examination taken (Please list in chronological order including examinations with results pending)

Degree :
Name of the Institution / College / School :
Exam Month :
Exam Year :
Subjects / Specialization :
Results / Grades / Percentage :

Academic Details 2

Degree :
Name of the Institution / College / School :
Exam Month :
Exam Year :
Subjects / Specialization :
Results / Grades / Percentage :



I certify that all information provided in this application proforma is complete and accurate. I agree to familiarize myself with all the rules and regulations of the program set forth by ISBM and abide by them. I would uplift the standards and respect the principles of ISBM as an organization of higher learning.

Click here to pay fees online.

Career Guidance

Find
ISBM on:
Connect with ISBM ISBM's Official Newspaper