26 courses with the subject BUSN, 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.
MUSC130 Concert Choir, MUSC135 Concert Band, THTR100 Production Involvement, or THTR300 Theatre Production (all repeatable) 2 cr.
The role and importance of entrepreneurship in the domestic and global economies is analyzed from both a historical and modern perspective. Topics include identification of successful entrepreneurial traits, sources of financing, feasibility analyses, business plan creation and presentation, and best practices for pursing entrepreneurial ideas and ventures.
or COMM318 Small Group Communication
Traditional and contemporary management principles are examined and applied in light of the driving force of change that affects all organizations. The principles of teamwork, collaboration, participation, and learning are used to develop critical thinking and analytical skills essential for success in today's business world.
Choose one of the following Art courses:
The consumption process and the direct and indirect factors that influence the process will be examined. The relationship between consumer behavior and marketing strategy will also be considered. Prerequisite: BUSN330 or consent of instructor.
One of the following courses:
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or BUSN450 Risk Management
or PHIL204 Ethics
Entrepreneurial thinking and skills are valuable not only for self-employment, but within corporations and other non- entrepreneurial organizations as well. Increasingly, companies are finding that employees with entrepreneurial mindsets add unique value such as creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and justifiable risk-taking. Intrapreneurship exists when organizations allow employees to act like an entrepreneur within the organization to pursue innovative products, services, and projects. This course is designed to develop student ability in the areas of innovation, creativity, product/service development, and critical thinking.
Practical experience in professional development, networking and/or initiating, organizing, and completing a problem-solving consulting project for profit or non-profit organizations. Repeatable. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
or BUSN420 Managing Human Resources
This course provides an essential overview of human resource management and its relationship to strategic planning. The human resource functions of staffing, retention, development, adjustment, and managing in all types of organizations will be examined from a managerial perspective. Prerequisite: BUSN310 or consent of instructor.
Application of fundamental marketing concepts of the sport industry. Specific topics covered include marketing research, event planning, promoting, and execution, connecting the 4P’s of marketing to the sport industry, public relations and social media, and developing and mantating the brand. Identifying a target market for an event. Understanding the sport consumer. Prerequisite: BUSN330 or consent of instructor.
or COMM375 Public Relations and Advertising
This course examines the research process in general and from the perspective of marketing specifically. Topics including the identification of research problems/opportunities, formulation of research questions, development of marketing research plans, data collection and analysis, and report generation/presentation will equip students with an understanding of the scientific research process and empower them to coordinate practical marketing research projects for businesses large and small. Prerequisites: MATH120 and BUSN330.
Survey of the effects of risk management and insurance on businesses and the relationship of risk and insurance to public policy, legal liability, and economic security. An introduction to insurance institutions and their structures is provided as well as decision making relative to risk management. Prerequisite: BUSN350 or consent of instructor. BLC 2026-2027 Academic Catalog 107
Various tools for analysis of working capital management, capital budgeting, and financial management are used as the basis for an in-depth examination of financial management concepts and theories. Prerequisites: BUSN350 or consent of instructor.
Business analysis, problem solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills are used to explore strategic decisions facing organizations. Emphasis is placed on team leadership, professional development, and managing self, peers, and supervisor. Intended as a capstone for majors or minors only.
Application of fundamental management concepts of the sport industry. Topics covered include the nature and scope of the sport industry and socio-historical development. Critical decision areas such as strategy, human resources, marketing, finance, ethics, and risk management will be integrated through case study. Prerequisites: BUSN310 or consent of instructor.
Specialized business topics not covered in electives are presented. Topics may include, but are not limited to: business law, business ethics and stakeholder management, management theory, quality management, e-commerce. Prerequisites: At least two of the following: BUSN310, BUSN330, BUSN350 or consent of the instructor.
This capstone course in Entrepreneurship emphasis focuses on long-term strategic management of entrepreneurial ventures. Topics include sources of financing, financial management, effective marketing, human resource planning, networking, and succession planning as related to entrepreneurial ventures. Expansion and growth strategies for new businesses from operational, tactical, and strategic foci will be studied and developed. Additionally, specific challenges and opportunities found in entrepreneurial management and leadership, the legal environment, and networking will be integrated throughout the course to strengthen the students' chances for success in a competitive domestic and global marketplace. Prerequisites: BUSN350 and BUSN397
Source: Bethany Lutheran College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
