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Bachelor of Business Administration in Customer Care Management

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Protect your most valuable asset.  Every savvy business leader knows that his/her success hinges on providing its customers – both internal and external – with a high level of service that surpasses their expectations.  Customer service is essential to not only retain existing customers but grow a business.  Those skilled in customer care bring value to their organizations and will find that their talents are in high demand across all channels.  JIU created its BBA in Customer Care Management degree program to provide you with a solid foundation in business fundamentals (finance, accounting, organizational communication, and management, etc.) while exposing you to the specific knowledge and practical techniques needed to excel in the customer service arena. 

Candidates who complete this program:

  • Analyze the tools and processes of the support center manager and understand the implications for effective customer service
  • Identify leadership qualities and to assess the effectiveness for future, personal, career directions
  • Examine the critical legal and ethical issues faced by managers and their impact on business operations
  • Understand the steps required to plan for quality assurance and identify methods that position a company to achieve its quality objectives
  • Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses

Who should enroll:

The ability to provide superior customer care is required in every industry, especially where competition on price and products is aggressive.  This degree program is well-suited for students currently working in customer service, client relations, or sales support, or those who seek positions in those fields. The expertise gained in this specialization can be applied to a variety of jobs in an array of industries, including financial and insurance services, retail and wholesale, health care, food and hospitality services, telecommunications, manufacturing and business support.  Potential jobs range from customer service specialist and call center manager to communications system analyst and director of client relations.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
2 Student Success6 Credits
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
4 Electives12 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
120 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success6 Credits
ENG 100Communication and Learning Strategies
SOC 100Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
ART 101Art Appreciation
ENG 101English Composition
ENG 102English Literature
IT 102Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH 101College Mathematics
SCI 201Science and Technology
SCI 202Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI 203Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Public Speaking
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA 101Introduction to Business
BBA 110History of Business
BBA 204Legal Environment of Business
BBA 210Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA 211Introduction to Management
BBA 212Technical Writing
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
BBA 301The Global Marketplace
BBA 304Marketing Management
BBA 305Economics and Competitive Strategies
BBA 306Financial Accounting
BBA 307Finance
BBA 310Management
BBA 431Marketing Research
BBA 484Global Strategies
BC 345Organizational Communication
BC 352Fundamentals of Business Writing
ETH 401Making Ethical Management Decisions
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG 201Human and Cultural Geography
HIST 201History of World Literature
HUM 201Peace and Conflict Studies
PSY 201Psychology of the Organization
4 Electives12 Credits
BC 355Business Communication Contexts
BC 372Intercultural Communication
BC 380Team Communication
BC 465Negotiation and Conflict Management
BC 470Collaboration Technology Systems
BC 475Organizational Training and Development
MATH 301Business Mathematics
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
BC 403Professional Development and Leadership
CCM 400Service Operations Management
MGT 400Workplace Management
MGT 401Quality Assurance
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
BBA 490BBA Capstone

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses