11 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.
BUSN 2010International Business3
Business This course examines the rapid growth of globalization and its effects on businesses. Topics include the globalization of markets, the internationalization of firms, international trade agreements, foreign investments, cultural environments, and political and legal systems. Students gain an understanding of emerging markets, global market opportunity assessment, and global market entry strategies. credit(s): 3
BUSN 2651Introduction to Fashion Retail Management3
Business This course examines retail operations and strategies, including the history of retailing, contemporary retailing strategies for consumption, merchandise mix and selection processes, product assortment analysis, retail store and space allocation for product assortments, and current retail operations in the global marketplace. It provides an understanding of retail merchandising in the U.S. and of how companies have expanded globally as well as online. In addition, students will examine how non-U.S. retailers have influenced Americans’ ideas about consumption. This course examines contemporary retailing principles and practices from a global and Omni-channel perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on the distinctions between various types of retailers and distribution channels, what companies must do to succeed globally and how the customer experience has come to define modern retail brands. credit(s): 3
Business Create a business plan for your new venture while studying entrepreneurial theories and strategies. This course offers a formal approach to developing, researching, and planning a new business through the process of writing a business plan. Students begin with self-reflection to assess potential and personal motivations while exploring the entrepreneurial mindset. From there, students generate a sound business idea, fully vet the idea using a feasibility analysis, and then prepare a business plan which addresses the production, marketing, administrative, and financial management of the venture’s product or service. credit(s): 3
Business This course focuses on the obligations management has to all stakeholders - how their business decisions impact society, employees, the environment and profitability by voluntarily going beyond legislation and behaving as responsible corporate citizens. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) deals with to how to relate to the public at large and shows how corporations, for better or worse, shape our world. Special attention is paid to the current business landscape and how smart companies can use CSR as a competitive advantage, seeking new opportunities for creativity and innovation. credit(s): 3
Business Special topics courses are one-time elective courses exploring a timely topic or a specialized issue not covered by the main curriculum. Special topics in business address business trends and analytics, legal issues, the business landscape, or other related areas. credit(s): 3
Business The purpose of the Business Law course is to provide students with an understanding of the laws applicable to the business world. This course covers the regulation of business organizations and their activities by the government. A thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory environment is gained through the study of common law, statutes, regulations, and cases that have a significant influence on business organization and the influence of managerial decision- making process. Students learn specific applications of the law in areas such as criminal law, constitutional law, contracts, product liability, agency, property rights, intellectual property, and e-commerce. The course emphasizes critical thinking and clear and concise writing. credit(s): 3
Business The purpose of the Business Law course is to provide students with an understanding of the laws applicable to the business world. This course covers the regulation of business organizations and their activities by the government. A thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory environment is gained through the study of common law, statutes, regulations, and cases that have a significant influence on business organization and the influence of managerial decision- making process. Students learn specific applications of the law in areas such as criminal law, constitutional law, contracts, product liability, agency, property rights, intellectual property, and e-commerce. The course emphasizes critical thinking and clear and concise writing. credit(s): 3
ENGL 1100 and enrollment in the Fashion Scholars Program, or by permission of the Department Chair
BUSN 3314Expanding Your Brand Through Licensing3
Business Licensing is a growing business format that has applications in many diverse industries. This course examines licensing regulations, including methods of obtaining trademarks and copyrights to protect various types of creative expression under U.S. and international law. It familiarizes students with the process of getting permission to use intellectual property in fields such as text, artwork, fashion and music. It reviews the latest case law and trademark and copyright regulations, including an analysis of how to recognize works that are in the public domain. Special attention is paid to the growing importance of the international arena of licensing as a method to enter a market. credit(s): 3
Business In this course, students explore trademark law, copyright law, and patent law as it relates to the world of, and business of, fashion. By the end of the course, you gain quantifiable skills related to applying intellectual property law to current practices and issues relevant to business and the fashion industry. credit(s): 3
Business This course focuses on international trade theory and policy. Attention is paid to current trade issues. These include barriers to trade, trading blocs, protectionism, trade agreements, and exchange rate concerns, as well as an analysis of multilateral organizations, such as the WTO, IMF, OPEC, and the World Bank. The effect of trade on growth is also examined. credit(s): 3
BUSN 4960International Business Senior Capstone (6CR)6
Business This course draws from the full spectrum of learning objectives students have developed from coursework in the major. Students are asked to integrate and apply knowledge, skills, and critical reasoning in a cumulative demonstration of ability. credit(s): 6
