Business Administration Major

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration

Business Core 9 Classes

1. ACCT 201

   Introduction to Accounting. 4. Fundamental accounting concepts as applied to business enterprises. Emphasis on analysis of transactions, and the use of financial statements for decision-making. Fulfills business and policy studies requirement

   As published: “Introduction to Accounting”
   4
2. MATH 112

   Elementary Statistics. 4. Descriptive statistics; probability and probability distributions; sampling and sampling distributions; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; correlation and regression analysis. Emphasis on application and interpretation. Recommended for social science and pre-professional majors; does not count toward the major. Fulfills numeric/symbolic engagement requirement. Offered in 14-week semesters

   As published: “Elementary Statistics”
   4
3. ECON 222

   Microeconomic Principles: Public Policy. 4. The study of economics; supply and demand; consumer behavior; firms, production and cost; perfect competition, monopoly and other market types; income distribution; all explained with the goal of understanding economic problems and evaluating public policy to solve these problems. Applications to agriculture, energy, environment, poverty, economic development, discrimination, natural resources, taxes, regulation, sports and other special topics, depending on the semester. May be taken independently of ECON 221. Fulfills social science and social justice/ environmental responsibility requirements (1998). Social/behavioral science, evaluating systems and environments, and numerical/symbolic engagement requirements

   As published: “Microeconomic Principles: Public Policy”
   4
4. BUS 215

   Business Law and Legal Environment. 4. Survey of the U.S. legal environment and legal concepts relevant to the operations of the business system including topics of court systems and procedures, ethics, torts, intellectual property, contracts, agency, sales, products liability, environmental, international, employment, business organizations, and criminal law. Fulfills business and policy studies and social justice/environmental responsibility requirements (1998). Social/behavioral science and evaluating systems and environments requirements

   As published: “Business Law and Legal Environment”
   2019
5. BUS 243

   Management Information Systems (CTIS 243). 4. Introduction to the management of computing and information resources in organizations. Course topics include computer hardware and software, telecommunications, database management, electronic commerce and business intelligence. Students explore information technology and business problems and use spreadsheet and database applications to create effective solutions.Prerequisite: Background in using computers at the level of an introduction to computers course or equivalent experience. Fulfills business and policy studies requirement (1998). Social/behavioral science requirement

   As published: “Management Information Systems (CTIS 243)”
   2019
6. BUS 301

   Business Communication and Pro. 4. This course enables students to develop the communication and reflection skills necessary to thrive in a professional setting and to create a personal career management strategy. This course will assist students to transition confidently and effectively from college to the workplace or graduate school. Students will be able to communicate proficiently and effectively in various situations. They will also learn to write concise business documents and deliver high-quality oral presentations. Through a combinations of course and lab work students will develop the materials necessary to launch a productive self-directed internship and job search. In addition, class members will develop long-term personal career management strategies, including an understanding of graduate and professional school options. Topics will include aspects of interpersonal communication, non-verbal communication, interview preparation, resume writing, a job search correspondence, as well as the influence of culture, ethics and technologyPrerequisite: ENG 102, Junior Standing

   As published: “Business Communication and Professional Development”
7. BUS 324

   Marketing Management. 4. An extensive course in marketing, focusing on product definition, branding, distribution channels, advertising and promotion. Strategic decision-making analysis, global marketing overviews and social responsibility issues are emphasized throughout the course

   As published: “Marketing Management”
   4
8. BUS 332

   Financial Management. 4. Introduction to the field of finance and the principles and practices of financial decision- making in an increasingly international business environment. Emphasis on valuation, risk and return, capital budgeting, financial planning, and financial analysis.Prerequisite: ACCT 201; MATH 112; BUS 243, (ECON 221 or ECON 222) and to pass the business math refresher/ test

   As published: “Financial Management”
   4
9. BUS 402

   Business Ethics (IDS 402). 4. This seminar course addresses current ethical issues in business and frameworks for addressing them. The main objective is for each student to discover the core of their moral and ethical basis for decision-making in the workplace. The course utilizes a case-study approach to assist students in applying the principles discussed in class. Fulfills the Senior Seminar requirement for the Integrative Experience

   As published: “Business Ethics (IDS 402)”
   4

Focused Courses for Business Administration Degree

1. BUS 249

   Principles of Management. 4. Theory, practices and principles involved in the organization and management of organizations. Problem solving through situation case analysis; global management issues, activities and experiences are integrated into the course. Fulfills business and policy studies requirement (1998). Social/behavioral requirement

   As published: “Principles of Management”
   4
2. BUS 347

   Production and Operations Management. 4. Survey of operations management concepts and techniques associated with producing goods or providing services. A selection of decision-making tools will be reviewed and discussed in cases and, when possible, implemented in computer programs.Prerequisite: MATH 112

   As published: “Production and Operations Management”
3. BUS 449

   Policy Formulation and Strategy. 4. Integrative capstone course based on case studies and analyzing the total organization and its operational functions. Analysis and development of policies to support total organization goals within varying constraints, with an emphasis on globalization issues, social responsibility and ethics, and effective written and oral communication. Fulfills the Senior Seminar requirement for the Integrative Experience.Prerequisite: BUS 215, BUS 246, BUS 249, BUS 324, BUS 332 and BUS 347

   As published: “Policy Formulation and Strategy”
   4

Select Two BUS Prefix Elective/Experiential Course (6-8 credits)

1. BUS 120

   Introduction to Business. 4. Survey course covering all major functions of business. Provides students with tools that can be used to predict and respond to future changes in the business environment. Demonstrates how the free enterprise system and individual entrepreneurs can respond to social needs. Fulfills business and policy studies requirement (1998). Social/behavioral science requirement

   As published: “Introduction to Business”
   2019
2. BUS 221

   Management in the Movies. 4. This course uses movies, case readings, and student research to explore management principles with a primary focus on leadership. This class will expand on the topics to discuss the application and limitations of management research as it applies to non- dominant and non-Western groups.Students will actively engage in the topics through discussion, project work and writing. Fulfills social/behavioral science requirement

   As published: “Management in the Movies”
   2019
3. BUS 246

   International Business. 4. Introduction to concepts related to international business, including economic, financial political, management, and marketing issues faced by global companies. Exploration of both the macro and micro aspects of doing business globally by studying both how the global financial and trade systems operate and how companies make marketing and management decisions based on this information. Fulfills business and policy studies requirement (1998). Social/behavioral science requirement

   As published: “International Business”
   2019
4. BUS 281

   Personal Finance (ACCT 281). 4. Individual student projects approved and supervised by a Department of Business faculty member. May also be offered at 360 and 460 levels

   As published: “Personal Finance (ACCT 281)”
5. BUS 290

   Internship. 1-8. A combined on-the-job and academic experience arranged with a business, supervised by a Department of Business faculty member and coordinated through the Career Development Center. Consists of experiential learning, managerial analysis, and written and oral reports. Recommended for juniors and seniors. May also be offered at the 390 level

   As published: “Internship”
6. BUS 390

   Internship. 1-8

   As published: “Internship”
7. ECON 221

   Macroeconomic Principles: ?Global Vision: the U.S. in the World Economy?. 4. The study of aggregate supply and demand; national income and fiscal policy; the banking system and monetary policy; economic fluctuations and growth ? all viewed from a global systems perspective. Applied topics include unemployment, inflation, gross domestic product, interest rates, economic forecasting, the Federal Reserve system, technological change, productivity, business cycles, foreign exchange markets, the balance of international payments and others, depending on current developments in the economy. Fulfills social science requirement (1998). Social/behavioral science and numeric/symbolic engagement requirements

   As published: “Macroeconomic Principles: “Global Vision: the U.S. in the World Economy””
   2019

Variable credit totals are due to the possibility of satisfying requirements below the 300 level with three credit transfer courses.