115 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 101Financial Accounting3
Students will study the underlying framework of financial accounting systems and apply these concepts in preparing, interpreting and analyzing accounting information in the contemporary corporate business environment. Students will record business transactions, and prepare and analyze financial statements for service and merchandising companies. Students will demonstrate an understanding of accounting systems and s controls, financial assets, plant assets, current and long-term liabilities, and equity. Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
Students will examine managerial accounting concepts and theories which assist managers in planning, directing, and controlling activities in service, merchandising, and manufacturing entities. Students will apply product costing methods (e.g., job-order costing and process costing), calculate and interpret variances, apply cost-volume-profit strategies to short- term decision making, and prepare operating budgets and performance evaluation reports. Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 with a grade of C or higher Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This introductory course covers management principles pertaining to human resources, individual behavior in organizations, employee motivation and performance, and business ethics. Topics also include managing and the manager’s job; planning and decision making; employee performance appraisal and feedback; leadership and influence processes; interpersonal relations and communication; and managing work groups and teams. Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of American Business and its contemporary environment. It provides an overview of organizational, national, and international trends and their impact on enterprises both large and small. The course develops an understanding of important business concepts, principles, and practices that explain how businesses are formed, how they operate to accomplish their goals, and why/how their success depends on effective management, production, marketing and finance/accounting. Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course provides an introduction to the legal and regulatory environment of business in the cannabis industry. This course will explore 27 College Catalog
The fundamentals of applied mathematics in the field of accounting, finance, marketing, and selling. Topics include interest, bank discount, insurance, and annuities. The use of arithmetic as a managerial tool is stressed. Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course offers a broad introductory overview of the world of commercial hospitality, including lodging, food and beverage, travel and tourism, events, facilities, and other subset areas of hospitality management. Students will develop a foundational knowledge of the hospitality industry's shape and structure. Students will describe foundational pillars of service management and customer relationship management. Students will also develop an understanding of the various roles of managers in the hospitality industry, and will identify concepts, tools, and skills relevant to hospitality management decision-making. Students will also survey the broad variety of careers in hospitality within the context of a changing industry within a complex environment. Credits: (3,0)
This course provides the students who want to work in an existing cannabis business, or who want to start their own businesses with a sound knowledge of the basic elements of the management and marketing processes for different types of cannabis businesses. Major topics include the features of the overview and history of the cannabis market, analyzing the immediate and macro environments of cannabis businesses, various structures and designs of cannabis businesses, management processes, organizational cultures, innovation, and change, leadership, motivation, and communication in management businesses, ethics and social responsibility of cannabis businesses, product and branding in cannabis businesses, distribution, pricing, and promotion of cannabis products, behaviors of cannabis consumers, segmentation, targeting, and positioning of cannabis markets, sales and customer service in cannabis businesses, and business planning techniques and creating a business plan. Credits: (3,0)
An introduction to the role and importance of effective communications in business. Key topics include the familiarization and practice in preparing common types of internal and external business communications; contemporary issues in business communication relating to technology, ethics, and nondiscriminatory language; memo and report writing with proper mechanics, style, and appropriate tone/attitude; and business presentations. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 and BCS 102 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course will combine basic advertising principles with practical media application. This course shall introduce students to the business Course Index • 2026 of advertising in a contemporary global environment. The course will explore concepts of advertising, including elements of media selection and copywriting within the parameters of internal budgets, management and the application of actual advertising creation. In addition, students will create advertising, integrating the roles of the creative director and marketing manager. Note: Students completing this course may not receive credit for VIS 188. Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (3,0)
An introduction to the nature and sources of law; the role the legal system; the law of torts and crimes; the law of contracts; and real and personal property. Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
The following topics will be discussed and analyzed: teams in organizations, understanding team building and development, working in groups and teams, team roles and processes, being a team leader, and handling team conflict. The culmination of these concepts and functions, referred to as "team forming, storming, norming, and performing," will also be covered. Case studies will be used extensively. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 Course Offered: Fall Credits: (3,0)
This course will further the understanding of accounting theory and will provide the opportunity to achieve competency in the use of computerized applications. The course will introduce students to internal control theory within a computerized financial information system. Use of the Web for accessing relevant information will also be introduced. Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 Corequisite(s): BUS 102 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
BUS 223Event Management for Hospitality & Tourism3
This course builds on the knowledge of Introduction to Hospitality with a focus on Event Management for Hospitality and Tourism. Events are service products and an important component of the tourism and hospitality industries. Students in this course will develop knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the management of events, including strategic planning, budgeting, contracting, promotion, pricing, design, and operations. Students will also engage with emergent issues such as risk management, sustainability, technology management, and community relations. Students will develop a complete event plan in which they will describe event goals and objectives, do an event SWOT analysis, assess visitor interest and conduct research, create a budget and make pricing decisions, develop plans for venues, activities, food and beverage, and other amenities, create the event agenda and schedule, develop a marketing and media plan, and discuss methods of assessing event success. Prerequisite(s): BUS 123 with a grade of C or higher. Credits: (3,0)
The growth of business driven by social purpose represents a large-scale trend in modern society that has rapidly expanded in recent decades, as communities worldwide seek innovative approaches to social and economic challenges not adequately addressed by the state or the conventional marketplace. Students in this course will build core knowledge of social entrepreneurship and will construct a toolkit to use as innovators and entrepreneurs for addressing complex issues, promoting social development, and positively changing the world through community-driven market forces. Students will analyze models and case studies for social problem-solving through sustainable and exploitable business ideas, with a focus on identifying, developing, and implementing feasible and creative innovations to advance social and community objectives. Credits: (3,0)
This elective course addresses concerns pertaining to the business environment, instructing students as to the unified ecological approach to which affect management. The political approach to business environmental concerns in the context of constitutional, common law and administrative law theories and case and statutory analysis are examined, referencing basic natural science technology. Designed as a first law course it introduces the business, horticulture and industrial technology student to the legal process applying relevant components of environmental law studies. A nationally adopted text of a major law publisher and contemporary business periodical articles on assigned topics are to be used extensively. Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This cross-listed business management and business computer systems course covers electronic commerce (EC) foundations, retailing methodologies, and marketing research. Focus will be on the various forms, strategies, and implementations of EC including business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C). Also covered will be social networking, electronic payment systems, and public policy issues including privacy and intellectual property matters as well as recent information technology advancements. Students completing BUS 232 may not receive credit for BCS 232. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 or Management course and BCS 101 or BCS 102 Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course provides an understanding of statistical concepts and tools that are critical in business decision-making. The discussion and development of each topic is presented in an application setting, with the statistical result providing insights and solutions to real world problems. Students will be able to calculate and perform various analyses, including but not limited to: Interval Estimation, Hypothesis Testing, Test of Goodness of Fit, and Independence and Regression Analysis. The coursework requires extensive use of commercially available statistical software. Prerequisites: MTH 117 or MTH 129 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This course recognizes the central role of consumers in determining the fate of a firm's marketing efforts. Topics covered include the understanding of consumer motivation, perception, and learning, as well as the recognition of social influences on consumer behavior such as reference groups, opinion leadership, culture, and subcultures. Emphasis will be on the consumer's decision making process so that students can make more informed choices in the marketplace. Topics also include the methods marketers use to influence consumer behavior and corresponding ethical and legal issues. Prerequisite(s): BUS 131 or Department approval. Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0) Page 186 • Course Index • 2026-20
This course helps students develop an understanding of the relationship of retailing to the marketing process and describes the fundamentals of modern retailing. A study is made of modern retail institutions. Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course focuses on the marketing of industrial goods and services to industrial markets. Industrial product planning, channels of distribution, promotional activities and pricing strategies are emphasized. Other topics such as understanding industrial buying and evaluating potential markets are also covered. Prerequisite(s): BUS 131 Course Offered: Fall Credits: (3,0)
This course uses practical concepts to examine the role of advertising in the marketing process. Topics covered include: ethical issues involved in advertising, various types of advertising used by marketers, services performed by ad agencies, the creative side of advertising including basic elements of copywriting and design, how to prepare an ad budget, and the elements of media selection. Also covered are the various types of advertising media including magazines, newspapers, outdoor, transit, yellow pages, and direct mail as well as the features of advertising on television, radio and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): BUS 131 or Department approval Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
Presents a survey which informs the student about the development of modern industry and scientific management and will enable them to grasp the operating principles. Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
Principles and practices of building good public relations between industry and employees, stockholders, consumers, suppliers and the press. The development of public relations as a top-management function. Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0) s
This course helps students develop an understanding of the relationship of small business management to the management process. It describes the fundamentals of small business management. A study is made of major problems and pitfalls faced by managers of small businesses. Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (3,0)
A continuation of the study of the principles related to financial accounting. This study will include a presentation of the following topics: stockholders' equity; dilutive securities; revenue recognition; accounting for income taxes; accounting for pensions and for leases; accounting changes and error analysis, full disclosure in financial reporting; financial reporting an changing prices; liabilities-current and contingent; liabilities-long term. Prerequisite(s): BUS 271 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
Principles of cost accounting applied to manufacturing industries. The use of cost data and procedures under job order, process cost, and standard cost accounting systems as a tool of management. Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 and 102 Course Offered: Summer Credits: (3,0)
This is an independent study course designed to offer a student experience in research and performing special projects in business and/or related area of interest. A faculty member shall act as a Project Advisor. The project selected will utilize skills and knowledge acquired in previous business administration and related courses. The number of credits received will be determined by the complexity of the project and agreed upon prior to the student's starting the course. Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: or 1 (1 or 1,0)
This course examines the international integration of socio-cultural, political, and economic aspects of business. It explores the impact of globalization on countries, organizations, and individuals. The course will also discuss key issues in ethics, corporate social responsibility, and technology in the global context. Students will develop a broad understanding of the global marketplace and learn how the global environment affects business functions and performance. Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course lays a foundation for sustainable business and will examine how sustainability intersects with the contemporary business environment. Students will learn how unsustainable business practices impact the environment, society, and the economy and will analyze and evaluate sustainable business strategies and practices that address the triple bottom line. The course will also address the broader issues of ethics and corporate social responsibility across different business and industry sectors. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 Credits: (3,0)
To familiarize students with financial literature and facilities that are available as guides to the proper selection of securities and other types of investments. The course is covered from the perspective of the individual investor. As such, a logical portfolio commensurate with the financial goals of the individual is stressed. Financial information available both in published as well as Internet access format are covered. Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course undertakes an examination of the role of operations within manufacturing and service organizations. Emphasis is placed upon recognizing operational opportunities and tradeoffs, and employing quantitative and qualitative tools and decision support systems to assist strategic and operational decision-making. The general functions of operations management as applied to the transformation process are covered. Some of the important topics include but not limited Course Index • 202 to Forecasting, Statistical Quality Control, Inventory Management, Linear Programming, and Transportation Models. Note: Students who have previously completed IND 301 cannot receive credit for BUS 300. Prerequisite(s): BUS 240 or MTH 110 Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
An introduction to the law of sales and lease contracts, letters of credit, commercial paper and secured transactions under the UCC and creditor's rights and remedies, including surety ship and guaranty, insurance, wills, trusts, elder law and consumer protection. Prerequisite(s): BUS 202 or d Department approval Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This course covers the process of creating and growing a new business venture through the introduction and development of a business idea. Also covered are the nature and importance of entrepreneurs, international entrepreneurship opportunities, and the development of business and marketing plans. Methods for financing the new venture through the use of case studies and practical applications will be discussed and covered in assignments. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 or Department approval. Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
The overall aim of this course is to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of Finance as a business discipline - an analytical approach in assessing the financial worthiness of a business entity is stressed. Topics covered include time value of money; financial statement analysis; valuation models; risks and rates of return; calculating beta coefficients; working capital management; capital budgeting; the cost of capital leverage and dividend policy; and financial forecasting. Note: Students cannot receive credit for BUS 201 and BUS 307. Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 and 102 and Junior level status Credits: (3,0)
This course connects key mathematical concepts to the quantitative aspects of finance. Students will gain a deeper understanding of financial math. Students will analyze cash flows to arrive at fair asset prices, calculate advanced calculus equations to understand how businesses use optimization to make financial decisions, and analyze matrices for optimal portfolio selection. Topics include time value of money, annuities "and cash flows, bonds, portfolios optimization, derivatives, options, and hedging and investment strategies. Prerequisite(s): BUS 307 Credits: (3,0)
This course covers fundamental principles of income taxation under the Internal Revenue Code, related Regulations and court cases. Tax treatment of the individual is stressed, with emphasis on filing status, income and business deductions, and realization and recognition of capital gains and losses. Corporate and partnership taxation are introduced. Students are taught to recognize tax issues and gain the skills necessary to solve those issues. Prerequisite(s): BUS 102 or permission of department chair Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This upper-division course presents the concepts of organizational behavior and structure as well as topics relating to motivation content and process theories; group communication and dynamics; decision making; causes and 6-2027 College Catalog • Page 187
This course covers the purchasing and movement of materials into, through, and out of a firm; fundamentals of domestic and international transportation systems; distribution center, warehouse, and plant location; and management of multinational organizations and supply networks. Note: Students who previously took IND 311 cannot receive credit for this course. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course covers the three key aspects of analytics (descriptive, predictive and prescriptive) in supply chain management. Descriptive analytics are focused on key performance indicators that describe the current status of the business. Predictive analytics include forecasting and aggregated planning. Finally, prescriptive analytics focus on optimization models and simulation. Prerequisite(s): BUS 240 with a C or higher Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
In this course students will examine different aspects of supply chains from the viewpoint of sustainable management. Topics covered include society's expectations of business in terms of health, human rights, and the environment, legislation that impacts sustainability, value chain analysis, and risk mitigation and innovation in the entire supply chain including suppliers, manufacturers, logistics service providers and consumers. Students will also learn about the links between the different actors in the supply chain and their social, environmental and economic impact. Prerequisite(s): BUS 300 with a grade of C or higher Credits: (3,0)
This course covers the basics of customer relations and quality in industry. The course includes discussion of quality management principles and standards as well as feedback techniques to measure and assure customer satisfaction. The American Customer Satisfaction Index, J.D. Power and Associates Reports, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Automotive Quality System QS-9000 registration criteria will also be discussed. Note: Students completing this course cannot receive credit IND 316. Prerequisite(s): BUS 300 or IND 301 Credits: (3,0)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an organizational and information systems approach that integrates planning, customer relationship management, decision making, master scheduling, material requirements planning, marketing, forecasting, sales, finance, electronic commerce, and human resources. The course will include lectures and extensive use of supporting ERP software. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both BCS 317 and BUS 317. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 or BUS 300 or BCS 300. Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course provides students with the tools necessary to understand and carry out market research. Marketing research involves a number of steps from deciding on the research objective, data gathering and analysis, and the interpretation of results. The course is an introduction to a range of tools including the use of focus groups, the collection of secondary data, survey and questionnaire design, hypothesis testing and regression analysis, conjoint analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis perceptual mapping, and social media analytics. Prerequisite(s): BUS 240 and BUS 131 Credits: (3,0)
As the interconnectedness of the global economy grows, marketing managers are faced with an imperative to understand and face the challenges posed by the international marketplace, including the challenge of selling goods and services in markets abroad. This course focuses Page 188 • Course Index • 2026-20 on marketing management within international settings and will cover topics and issues such as international market selection, adaptation of products, international promotion and pricing strategies, and differences in distribution channels, all within the context of national differences in culture, consumer behavior, levels of development, and political, legal, and economic systems. Prerequisite(s): BUS 131 and BUS 280 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course provides study in the basic concepts and processes of the international legal system. The interaction of state, federal, and international law as well as the relationship of international law and the American legal system are explained. Particular attention is given to current problems faced by managers and to the dominant political, social economic, and technological forces influencing the evolution of international law. Prerequisite(s): BUS 202 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course will examine the critical issues and practices of international management. Emphasis will be placed on the multicultural workforce and worldwide developments. Topics will include planning, political risk, organizing, decision-making, and controlling as pertaining to international management and operations. Students will study human resource/ personnel issues concerning selection and repatriation, communication skills, and labor relations in a global context. Ethics and social responsibility as well as future trends of international management will be explored. The course will include student assignments and case studies examining the issues affecting small businesses expanding operations into foreign markets. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109, BUS 280 Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
Theme parks and visitor attractions present unique challenges for managers. Students will compare and contrast development, design, and capital expenditure plans for attraction projects, evaluate park operations and HR policies and procedures, critically evaluate the complex landscape of temporal attendance pricing, survey food and beverage innovation and strategy, review safety incidents and assess industry and government safety policy, explain the structure of relationships between suppliers, attractions, and guests, and examine issues of ethical challenge such as animal captivity and display, diversity and inclusion in design and operations, and the equity ramifications of velvet rope disparities. Students will also integrate sustainability and climate impacts into operational analyses. Finally, students will construct theme park, hospitality, and tourism project plans. Note: Students can not get credit for BUS 323 if they have already received credit for the special topics course BUS 391 Theme Parks and Tourism. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level BUS course with a grade of C or higher. Credits: (3,0)
This course is designed to assist the student in the identification and analysis of the major types of financial risk management and insurance. The course will analyze the needs and problems faced by individuals and corporations regarding risk management exposure and how these exposures to risk are addressed through various forms of insurance. Case studies involving risk management, insurance, and relevant ethical factors will be covered. Prerequisite(s): BUS 307 or department approval Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This upper-level course pertains to the key elements of cost management systems of manufacturing and service organizations. Topics covered include: using cost drivers and activity based costing; eliminating non- value added activities; costing product (service) life cycles; and justifying capital expenditures for computer integrated manufacturing systems. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of accounting. Course Offered: Fall Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This course covers advanced statistical concepts and techniques as applied to decision making and business applications. Topics include: estimating 27 College Catalog
This course provides a general introduction to students about the use of social media analytics in business. Students will develop skills in collecting data from major social media platforms and analyzing data for business value creation using appropriate tools including Python and R. Topics include value creation of social media analytics, alignment of social media analytics with business strategy, data collection and analysis, and social media analytics platforms. Students will practice social media data collection and develop analytical skills. Prerequisite(s): MTH 110 or BUS 240 both with a grade of C or higher. Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
The course focuses on major developments in American business history, covering the period from the early colonial period through the present time. Students will describe and summarize significant historical developments to American industry and business practice, and will analyze and classify major factors influencing business and economic change, including technology, natural resource exploitation, and government policy, with special focus on monetary policy, the gold standard, and tariffs. Students will also interpret modern policy and business practice through the lens of historical business developments. Students will also develop and analyze profiles of American financial and industrial leaders and the companies and industries they created. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 and EGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. Credits: (3,0)
This course reviews the field of law governing employment. Topics covered include the following: Employment relationship and procedure, selection, testing, privacy, termination, and arbitration; employment discrimination regarding the Civil Rights Act, Affirmative Action, racial discrimination, sex discrimination, family leave and pregnancy discrimination, sexual orientation, religious discrimination, national origin discrimination, age discrimination and disability discrimination. Also covered are employment regulations regarding unions and collective bargaining agreements, wage and hour regulations, occupational safety and health, workers' compensation, and employee benefits. Prerequisite(s): BUS 202 Course Offered: Fall Credits: (3,0)
The major problems of sales management in the distribution of products and services; the selection, recruitment, and training of sales personnel; measurement of the effectiveness of salespeople, supervision and compensation of salespeople; sales quotas and budgets. Note: Students cannot receive credit for BUS 356 and BUS 256. Prerequisite(s): BUS 254 or
In this course, students will examine research on gender and leadership styles, and the effects of stereotypes, and discrimination on women's under-representation in leadership. Students will explore women's challenges and opportunities in leadership positions. This course will equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as leaders in various contexts. The course will also cover mentorship, networking, and work-life balance topics, providing students with practical tools and resources for career advancement. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 with a grade of
This course introduces and applies cross-cultural teamwork and management concepts. Students will develop cross-cultural skills needed to manage and work across cultures in an ever-changing global business environment. This course provides an intellectual and experiential forum for the development of cross-cultural skills. Specifically, topics include understanding culture, communicating across cultures, cultural intelligence, motivation, and leadership across cultures, and developing cross-cultural competencies, through global teams. The topics discussed will provide students with the framework needed to navigate the culturally diverse environments in which they live and work. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 and BUS 280 Credits: (3,0)
BUS 370Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations
Counterproductive work behavior is a phenomenon that no organization can afford to willfully ignore. It depletes organizational resources, erodes production standards, causes unfairness and unrest among employees, and is a violation of the organization’s norms and ethical standards. This course focuses on studying this very important and timely topic to identify the conditions under which counterproductive work behavior is likely to develop and strategies for counteracting it. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 or
This upper division course is designed to give students an opportunity to gain in-depth work experience and skills under the tutelage of a business professional. The work done by the student is guided by objectives agreed to by the work supervisor, Internship Coordinator, and the student. Students are required to submit a written proposal, progress reports in the form of a weekly work experience journal, and a final report to be presented to the Internship Coordinator and work supervisor. Note: No more than 15 credits may be earned in total from BUS 379 and BUS 479 Business Internship II. Prerequisite(s): Junior-level status, Department approval, GPA of 3.0 or better Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (1,0,15)
This upper division course is designed to give students an opportunity to gain in-depth work experience and skills under the tutelage of a business professional. The work done by the student is guided by objectives agreed to by the work supervisor, Internship Coordinator, and the student. Students are required to submit a written proposal, progress reports in the form of a weekly work experience journal, and a final report to be presented to the Internship Coordinator and work supervisor. Note: No more than 15 credits may be earned in total from BUS 379 and BUS 479 Business Internship II. Prerequisite(s): Junior-level status, Department approval, GPA of 3.0 or better. Course Offered: Summer Credits: (1,0,24)
This upper division course is designed to give students an opportunity to gain in-depth work experience and skills under the tutelage of a business professional. The work done by the student is guided by objectives agreed to by the work supervisor, Internship Coordinator, and the student. Students are required to submit a written proposal, progress reports in the form of a weekly work experience journal, and a final report to be presented to the Internship Coordinator and work supervisor. Note: No more than 15 credits may be earned in total from BUS 379 and BUS 479 Business Internship II. Prerequisite(s): Junior-level status, Department approval, GPA of 3.0 or better Credits: (1,0,33)
This upper division course is designed to give students an opportunity to gain in-depth work experience and skills under the tutelage of a business professional. The work done by the student is guided by objectives agreed to by the work supervisor, Internship Coordinator, and the student. Students are required to submit a written proposal, progress reports in the form of a weekly work experience journal, and a final report to be presented to the Internship Coordinator and work supervisor. Note: No more than 15 credits may be earned in total from BUS 379 and BUS 479 Business Internship II. Prerequisite(s): Junior-level status, Department approval, GPA of 3.0 or better Credits: (3,0)
This course will provide students the opportunity to learn about contemporary issues in business. Topics covered may include one or more specific areas within business such as Marketing, Leadership, Ethics, and Finance. Methods of teaching and assessment may include the use of seminars, speaker series, simulations, field trips, experiential learning, and the implementation of business ideas and plans. The subject for a particular semester will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite(s): BUS 109 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course focuses on discussing the role of creativity and innovation in organizations through the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process: Discover, Define, Develop and Delivery. The course will explore tools of identifying problems, converting from creatively conceived innovative ideas to actual product and services development and commercialization stages. The course will also cover the concepts and approaches of various creative problem solving processes to develop ideas into potential innovations. Prerequisite(s): BUS 111 or BUS 109 or Junior standing with department approval Credits: (3,0)
Students taking this course will become familiar with the real estate field and will acquire understanding applicable to roles in real estate sales, investing, and agency. Students will study the various types of real property relationships and transactions, reviewing areas such as contracts, deeds, mortgages, leases, and title searches. Students will be required to construct real property documents, compute closing adjustments, and prepare closing statements. If you took this as a special topics course BUS 390-391, you cannot get credit for it again. Prerequisite: BUS 202 Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This course covers quality tools and techniques used in problem solving and decision making. Topics include: Pareto charts; cause and- effects diagrams; check sheets; histograms; scatter diagrams; quality function deployment; statistical process control; continuous improvement; Goldratt’s theory of constraints; benchmarking; just-in time manufacturing; and implementing total quality. A written assignment will be required that integrates quality topics with problem solving and decision making tools and techniques. Note: Students completing this course may not receive credit for IND 400. Prerequisite(s): BUS 240 or MTH 110 Course Offered: Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This course covers quality philosophies and concepts. Topics include: quality and global competitiveness; human resources and technology; total quality approach; strategic management; quality management and ethics; partnering for competitiveness; quality culture; customer satisfaction and retention; employee empowerment; leadership and change; team building and teamwork; communication and interpersonal relations; education and training; overcoming politics and negativity toward quality in the workplace; relationship of ISO 9000 and Total Quality Management. A written assignment will be required that integrates quality philosophies and e concepts with management and human resources issues. Note: Students completing this course may not receive credit for IND 401. Prerequisite(s): BUS 300 or IND 301 Course Offered: Fall Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
An introduction to the law of agency, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, securities, regulations, bankruptcy, employment and anti-trust laws. Prerequisite(s): BUS 202 or Department approval. Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This course covers key strategic management topics including internal and external scanning for SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis, competitive advantage, cost versus differentiation, horizontal and vertical integration, strategic alliances, strategy implementation, as well as many other important topics. Special attention will be paid to international contexts, issues of ethics and governance, and measurements of strategic success. Students will be required to present oral and/or written case studies and analyses. Students who have previously completed IND 409 cannot receive credit for BUS 409. Prerequisite(s): BUS 300, Senior level status Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This is an independent study course. Students must obtain permission from a Project Advisor before registering for this course. Although there is some flexibility, most senior projects will involve student participation onsite in a company. The topic for the senior project will utilize skills and knowledge acquired in previous Management Technology and related courses. Note: Students completing this course may not receive credit for IND 410 Prerequisite(s): BUS 409 Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course covers the interrelationships among business, government, and society. Included also are the ethical, economic, political, and social issues managers face regarding consumers, employees, suppliers, the environment, government laws and regulations, and stockholders. These interrelationships and issues are discussed and analyzed in a managerial context employing stakeholder, historical, and global perspectives. Individual and group case study presentations both in oral and written formats are a major focus of the course. Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This advanced-level Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) course includes high-level information technology coverage of Scheduling, Planning, MRP, Logistics, Warehousing, Procurement, Quality, Vendor Management, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, KPI, Supply Chain, and Customer Resource Management. Also covered are concepts and software applications, pertaining to product design, development, manufacturing (production), marketing, sales, and field service. This course emphasizes proficiency in all the skill sets typically required within industry practices. Prerequisite(s): B 300 or BCS 300 and BUS 317 or BCS 317 Course Offered: Fall, Summer Course Index • 202 Credits: (3,0)
This course focuses on the visualization techniques used to represent Business Information. The course enables students to answer three questions: What data do the final users need to see? What is the most effective way to develop and design the representation of data? How could the proposed visual representation be constructed? Topics covered include information visualization techniques for abstract data, visualization for spatial data, and visual analytical techniques applied to data transformation and visual exploration. This course is hands-on work intensive and helps develop skills in the use of modern visualization tools. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 and BUS 340 with a grade of C or higher Credits: (3,0)
This course covers business analytics in the area of human resource management. The primary emphasis of this course is on the application of data analytics in the areas of staffing/selection, training and development, performance appraisal, and pay for performance. Topics also include building selection and performance assessment measures that are statistically reliable and valid, as well as analyzing and applying those measures using CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis), OLS (Ordinary Least Squares) regression, and logistic regression. Prerequisite(s): BUS 240 or equivalent and Junior Level Standing or department approval Credits: (3,0)
This is a capstone course that focuses on the solution of real-life problems in business analytics. During the course students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired through the program. Students will frame the problem, collect and process data, and use the analytics framework (descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics) to obtain solutions and provide recommendations. Note: Students cannot get credit for BUS 448 and 448W; BUS 448W can be used to fulfill the writing intensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): BUS 440 with a grade of C or higher Credits: (3,0)
This advanced-level business management course covers theories, case studies, and skill development applications relating to effective leadership and ethics. Emphasis will be on the interrelated role of laws, cultural norms, attitudes, moral development, situational circumstances, and technologies as determining effects on ethical leadership. Coursework includes leadership-and ethics related research literature and databases. Note: Students cannot get credit for BUS 460 and 460W; BUS 460W can be used to fulfill the writing intensive requirement. Note: Offered at the discretion of the Business Management Department. Prerequisite(s) BUS 109 or Management course, Senior-level status. Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0) US BUS 470 Advanced Accounting This course covers accounting for partnerships: formation, operation, dissolutions, and liquidation. Also covered are analysis of business 6-2027 College Catalog • Page 191
This course covers professional ethics and possible legal liability of the auditor. Emphasized are Generally Accepted Standards (GAAS) and other standards related to attestation engagements and skills needed to apply that knowledge in and other attestation engagements; the role of internal control; uses of sampling; effects of information technology the reports rendered by auditors; and the methods for preparing communications to satisfy engagement objectives. Prerequisite(s) BUS 272 Course Offered: Fall Credits: (3,0)
Introduces students to financial management in the context of international and global market and firm activities. Topics presented include international financial markets, foreign exchange markets, exchange rates, portfolio management from a global perspective, risk management, international banking, and multinational financial management. Prerequisite(s): BUS 201, 280 Course Offered: Fall Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This senior-level course is designed to give students who have completed BUS 379 an opportunity to continue to gain in-depth work experience and skills under the tutelage of a business professional. The work done by the student is guided by objectives agreed to by the work supervisor, Internship Coordinator, and the student. Students are required to submit a written proposal, progress reports in the form of a weekly work experience journal, and a final report to be presented to the Internship Coordinator and work supervisor. Note: No more than 15 credits may be earned in total from Business Internship, BUS 379 and BUS 479. Prerequisite(s): BUS 379, or BUS 380 or BUS 381 or BUS 382, Senior-level status, Department approval, GPA 3.0. Course Offered: Summer Credits: (1,0,15)
This senior-level course is designed to give students who have completed BUS 379 an opportunity to continue to gain in-depth work experience and skills under the tutelage of a business professional. The work done by the student is guided by objectives agreed to by the work supervisor, Internship Coordinator, and the student. Students are required to submit a written proposal, progress reports in the form of a weekly work experience journal, and a final report to be presented to the Internship Coordinator and work supervisor. Note: No more than 15 credits may be earned in total from Business Internship, BUS 379 and BUS 479. Prerequisite(s): BUS 379, or BUS 380 or BUS 381 or BUS 382, Senior-level status, Department approval, GPA 3.0. Credits: (1,0,24)
This senior-level course is designed to give students who have completed BUS 379 an opportunity to continue to gain in-depth work experience and skills under the tutelage of a business professional. The work done by the Page 192 • Course Index • 2026-202 student is guided by objectives agreed to by the work supervisor, Internship Coordinator, and the student. Students are required to submit a written proposal, progress reports in the form of a weekly work experience journal, and a final report to be presented to the Internship Coordinator and work supervisor. Note: No more than 15 credits may be earned in total from Business Internship, BUS 379 and BUS 479. Prerequisite(s): BUS 379, or BUS 380 or BUS 381 or BUS 382, Senior-level status, Department approval, GPA 3.0. Credits: (1,0,33)
This senior-level course is designed to give students who have completed BUS 379 an opportunity to continue to gain in-depth work experience and skills under the tutelage of a business professional. The work done by the student is guided by objectives agreed to by the work supervisor, Internship Coordinator, and the student. Students are required to submit a written proposal, progress reports in the form of a weekly work experience journal, and a final report to be presented to the Internship Coordinator and work supervisor. Note: No more than 15 credits may be earned in total from Business Internship, BUS 379 and BUS 479. Prerequisite(s): BUS 379, or BUS 380 or BUS 381 or BUS 382, Senior-level status, Department approval, GPA 3.0. Course Offered: Summer Credits: (1,0,42)
This capstone course for global business management majors will cover a wide range of current issues in strategy and policy and integrates concepts from across the core global business courses. Students will be required to synthesize and apply these methods and concepts to case studies and case write-ups. The course will culminate with students developing and completing a research project and presentation based upon their personal interest in global/international business. Note: Students cannot get credit for BUS 494 and BUS 494W; BUS 494W can be used to fulfill the writing intensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): BUS 280, 320, 322, and 409 Course Offered: Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This course covers the core knowledge of the project management professions. It includes the creation of the project charter and scope statement, establishment of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and communication of the overall plan including risk planning, resource planning, creation of the project schedule and budget, development of the project team, and measurement and control of project implementation. Course content is aligned with Project Management Professional Certification requirements, such that the course serves as a preparation for the PMP examination (PMP examination is not part of the course). Prerequisite(s): Graduate status in ETM and approval of the Graduate
This course defines ethics in the context of engineering technology management and its application in the context of the profession and licensure. It also covers the role of ethics during the bidding stage. This course addresses ethics for union and management, the role of ethics in the event of a change order, and ethics in private versus public ventures. Other topics covered are ethics in domestic versus international markets, the application of ethics in a twenty-first century global market, individual responsibilities and values, cultural background and its effect on ethics, peer review and peer attitudes toward s ethics, and leadership, power and the politics of ethics. This course uses real-life case studies as recorded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). Prerequisite(s): Graduate status in ETM and approval of the Graduate Program Coordinator Course Offered: Spring Credits: (3,0)
This course covers the complexity of legal environments in construction. It includes principles of contract, standard forms of contract, contractual relationships, bidding documents, dispute resolution, red-flag clauses, labor agreements, insurance and surety bonds, change order management, differing site conditions, delays, suspensions and terminations, liquidated damages, allocating responsibility for delays, constructive acceleration, and associated documentation. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Status in ETM and permission of the graduate coordinator. 7 College Catalog
This course covers concepts and methods for making complex decisions in Technology Management. Students will identify criteria and alternatives, set priorities, and engage in allocating resources, strategic planning, resolving conflict, and making decisions. Students will select the most effective decision making approaches to evaluate multiple alternatives in scenarios with conflicting objectives and different levels of uncertainty. Students will also learn how to generate risk management plans, appraise mitigating risk options and revise decision making failures Prerequisite(s): Graduate status in ETM and approval of the Graduate Program Coordinator Course Offered: Spring Credits: (3,0)
This is a Capstone course for students who do not plan to take the thesis option. The course is designed as an independent study in which the student utilizes their knowledge in the field to evaluate a series of case studies. A complete oral and written presentation is required of each student detailing their work. In each case study the student must clearly demonstrate their ability to understand, analyze and solve technical and/ or managerial problems by applying their knowledge gained through their course work. Students completing this course will not receive credit for ETM 670. Prerequisite(s): Completion of twenty-one (21) credits of required Core and Track Specific Courses in the ETM program and permission of graduate coordinator. Course Offered: Fall, Spring Credits: (3,0)
This is an independent study performed by the students to utilize their knowledge in engineering technology management. This practice-oriented work contributes to the enhancement of productivity, the improvement of quality, and the achievement of an industry’s cost effectiveness. The master’s thesis draws on students’ individual interests, stimulating their critical thinking, and sharpening their problem-solving abilities. A literature survey, analysis, discussion, and conclusions are documented in the thesis under the direction of a faculty mentor and presented by the student at the completion of the work to demonstrate their professional competency in their field of study. Students completing this course will not receive credit for ETM 671. Prerequisite(s): Completion of twenty-one (21) credits of required Core and Track Specific Courses in the ETM program and permission of graduate coordinator. Course Offered: Fall, Spring Credits: (1 to 1,0)
This special topics course is designed to inspire students to study a specific topic or several related topics that address a special interest in technology management. It will require students to research, investigate, and analyze design, manufacturing, quality, or production issues. The course strategy is established by the instructor and adjusted to respond to students’ interest to achieve the class goal of enhancing in-depth understanding of the subject matter. Students taking ETM 680 cannot get credit for BUS 680. Prerequisite(s): Graduate status in ETM and approval of the Graduate
