33 courses with the subject BUS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BUS 230 — Principles of Management (3 cr) or MKTG 235 — Principles of Marketing (3 cr) ARTL 203 — Venue and Facility Management (3 cr) or ARTL 240 — Principles of Fundraising (3 cr) ELECTIVES (9 credits) 9 credits open electives
Numbers and Narrative is a unique course that explores the powerful intersection of math and storytelling in the Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026
This highly interactive course will combine theory and practical application in giving students the knowledge and general understanding of key aspects of personal finance. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to make informed financial decisions related to budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, and taxes using a analytical framework. Offered every semester.
This course offers students a history and overview of the theme park industry with an examination of current issues, including crowd control, consumer marketing, handicap access, safety issues, and customer service. Emphasis will be placed on development and design along with the functional departments of modern amusement parks and themed attractions. A final project will include students designing their own theme park based on knowledge learned throughout the semester. This course is cross-listed with ARTL 202. spring semester.
Students will use various business computer applications to enhance their business skills and efficiency levels. They will go from beginner level of E to more advanced skills. Students will also learn how to use QuickBooks to manage a company’s financial information, as well as Tableau for data storytelling. Offered every fall semester.
BUS 240 — Human Resource Management (3 cr) or BUS 337 — Organizational Behavior (3 cr)
This course is based on the concept of the service–profit chain, which shows a direct correlation between loyal 3 customers and loyal employees. The course explores the human resource function in an organizational setting. Topics covered will include the selection process, organizational culture, employment law, compensation, professional development, and labor unions. Offered G every semester.
This course concentrates on the multiple effects of the changing demographics, technology, globalization, e and diversity of our new workforce. There will be particular emphasis on the skills required to effectively manage this new diverse workforce. Offered on an 3 as-needed basis.
This course covers the fundamentals of recruitment, 3 selection, and placement techniques. This includes topics such as employee testing, drug testing, handwriting analysis, and interviewing. Offered on an xcel as-needed basis.
This course examines the nature of entrepreneurship and the role of entrepreneurship in society. It investigates the entrepreneurial process in a variety of contexts. The course explores a variety of issues surrounding new venture creation, including the business plan, the economics of the business, determining resource needs and acquiring resources, marketing requirements, deal structure, technology issues, and ethical issues, among others. Prerequisite: BUS 123. Offered every fall semester.
This course explores the intersection of business and ethics law. Through case studies and theoretical frameworks, we will examine the ethical dilemmas that arise in business, the values and principles that guide ethical decision-making, and the social and environmental responsibilities of businesses. Legal issues in the field of business will be discussed as well as its relationship with ethics. Prerequisite: BUS 123. Offered every spring semester.
This course covers the operations of financial institution and markets in the United States. Students will learn how financial institutions and markets operate and how they influence the global economy. The course will cover the various financial markets, including stocks, bonds, interest rates, and wealth management. Topics will also include commercial banks, investment banks, credit unions, insurance companies, mutual funds, and the Federal Reserve System. Prerequisite: ACCT 103. Offered every fall semester. 182 Course Descriptions
The purpose of this course is to examine human behavior in organizations at the individual and group levels, including the effect of organizational structure on behavior. Specific attention will be placed on the use of organizational behavior concepts for developing and improving interpersonal skills. Prerequisites: an introductory course in the discipline (BUS 123, PSY 111, or SOC 113) and junior standing. Offered every fall semester.
In this course, students will examine the nature and scope of international business, trade, and investment. Students will examine the socio-cultural, economic, political, legal, and financial forces, international institutions, the international monetary system, export and import practices, and global competitive strategy. This course introduces international business in which students will understand the benefits and impact of business globalization. The exploration of significant world trading partners, the effects of globalization, and the International Monetary System will occur. Students will discover the complexities of and learn to manage the operations of an international company. Prerequisite:
This course introduces students to operating practices and models in the manufacturing and service fields. Topics include planning the size and scope of a production process and purchasing and accounting s for raw materials, as well as the production process flow, quality management, and the technology utilized in managing all operations. Students will examine workforce issues, productivity and areas that relate to the service industry. Finally, students will learn the importance of project planning and its impact on all industries. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Offered every fall semester. Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026
This course develops student conflict management skills. Through lectures and interactive exercises, students learn how to achieve desired outcomes. By exposure to consumer behavior theory as well as the study of interpersonal relationship theory, course participants learn how to arrive at “win–win” solutions. Students will learn that everything is negotiable and what techniques work best depending upon the setting. The course will be taught by experienced practitioners who have been very successful in conducting successful negotiations in their careers. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Offered every spring semester.
E-commerce is buying, selling, and conducting any kind of business online. This course will include learning about the technology (platforms, systems, etc.) implemented in this way of doing business and will also examine social media, search engine optimization, and influencer marketing employed by various organizations. The major e-commerce companies will be considered. The course will also review the skills necessary for success in the e-commerce arena, including digital marketing, accounting, finance, strategy, and analytics. Offered on an as-needed basis.
Students gain a deeper understanding of the finance function in business. The course covers some deeper topics including portfolio management, asset management, and financial modeling, among others included in a career in finance. Prerequisites: Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026 ACCT 103 and BUS 325. Offered every spring semester, as needed.
ELECTIVES (15 credits) 15 credits open electives
This course explores every aspect of a variety of benefit and compensation packages. Specific emphasis will be placed on retirement pension plans, disability and group insurance, as well as training and employment services. as-needed basis.
ELECTIVES (15 credits) 15 credits open electives
Through a blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications, students will explore key topics such as risk management, investment strategies, retirement planning, tax considerations, and estate planning. Emphasis will be placed on ethical decision-making, effective communication, and the use of financial planning tools and software. Prerequisite: BUS 325. Offered every spring semester, as needed.
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