111 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.
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of business management. Strongly recommended for all business degrees
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at a lower- level of study (appropriate for freshmen or sophomore academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion). Marketing; management information systems; and financial management. (Offered every semester.)
Proprietary-based treatment of the accounting cycle, financial statements, merchandising, cash receivables, payables, inventories, plant property and equipment, payroll, accepted accounting principles and partnerships. Pre- or Co-requisite: BUSN 1101. (3 credits) BUSN 2202 Principles of Accounting II Treatment of corporations, investment, consolidated statements, tax impact on decision, statement analysis, changes in financial position, responsibility account, manufacturing, cost process job order, and standard. Pre- or Co- requisite: BUSN 2201.
Concentration Curriculum – Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination ................................................................ 15 Group C – Concentration Required Courses ................................................................................... 15 Complete each of the following:
This course is an overview of the rudimentary elements of financial, managerial, and cost accounting. It also covers the basics of corporate and personal finance with some emphasis on the ethics of financial management. Topics such as the double entry system, inventory management (FIFO, LIFO, etc.), analysis of financial statements, and personal and corporate money management among other things will be discussed. Online only.
An introductory study of the marketing process, including the elements of the marketing mix, the product distribution structure, the price system, and promotional activities. The importance of customer orientation is stressed.
An introduction to management structures, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Management process in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, both large and small, are examined. Special topics include globalization, quality, Competitiveness, teamwork, ethics, and entrepreneurship.
An introduction to the sports management industry including event organization, administration, contracting services, and other related functions. Emphasis is placed on written and communication skills for acquiring entry-level positions in sport management. Prerequisite: BUSN 2401. (Offered fall semesters, odd years.)
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A study of business as practiced in different nations and cultures examining the influence of difference in the political, competitive, economic, social, legal, and technological environments on the main business functions (marketing, production, and finance) and business effectiveness. Also discussed are problems of international financial instability and exchange rate volatility. Foreign currency hedging problems are examined and solved.
This course exposes the student to the techniques of financial management unique to a multinational enterprise. Students also learn the basics of the macroeconomic and financial environments within which the multinational firm must function. Foreign exchange management is emphasized. Specific topics include: The International Monetary System and the Balance of Payments; International Bond, Equity and Money markets; Futures and Options on Foreign Exchange; Currency Swaps; Exposure Management; International Capital Structure; Capital Budgeting and Short-term financial management. Prerequisite: BUSN 2601, BUSN 2602, and BUSN 3202 (Offered fall semesters, odd years.)
Study of financial functions of a business enterprise conducted from the standpoint of the financial manager. Emphasis on analysis, planning and control, working capital management, capital budgeting, long-term financing, financial structure and valuation, and required rate of return.
This course provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of accounting principles. The accounting cycle steps are reviewed, and more complex accounting problems are presented; students will learn to apply accounting theories and follow accounting standards. Topics include revenue recognition, financial statement preparation, cash, accounts receivable, inventories, long-term tangible and intangible assets, and accounting ethics. Prerequisite BUSN 2202 Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
In this course, students will become familiar with using accounting information systems, with a focus on accounting and processing controls for automated accounting systems. In this course, students will develop and implement an automated accounting system, and learn the fundamentals of popular accounting software and processes for using and managing accounting information systems. Prerequisite BUSN 2201 Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
This course prepares students for more advanced analysis of the statement of cash flows, investments, long-term liabilities, leases, pensions, income taxes, and shareholders’ equity. Prerequisite BUSN 3210 Intermediate Accounting I
A study of basic fund accounting and financial reporting concepts, applications, and practices for governmental and not-for-profit entities. The course coverage also includes budgeting; transaction analysis; general journal and special journals; journal entries; preparation, use and analysis of financial statements; auditing issues; and recent GASB and FASB pronouncements. Prerequisite: BUSN 2202. (Offered spring semesters, odd years).
In this course, students will learn budgeting, standard costs, analysis of variances, job order costing, process costing, activity-based costing, cost-volume- profit analysis, and responsibility accounting, with a focus on supporting decision-making processes. Prerequisite BUSN 2202 Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
This course involves an integrated analysis of the role of marketing and explores marketing methods within the total organization, from the sole proprietorship to partnership to the corporation. Specific attention is given to the analysis of factors affecting consumer behavior, the identification of marketing variables, the marketing environment, and the development and use of marketing strategies. (3 credits)
A course on the professional, ethical, needs-based, non-manipulative, low-pressure, consultative approach to sales. Theories of selling, communicating, time management, and the relationship of sales to marketing and promotion are covered. Ethical business issues are examined in simulated selling situations.
This course employs a balance between a descriptive and conceptual approach for understanding the retailing industry and the decisions made by retailers. Types of retailers, trends in retailing, needs of customers, and factors affecting store and merchandising choices will be examined. Extensive case analysis and actual retailer comparisons will complement the classroom discussion. Prerequisite: BUSN 2301. (Offered fall semesters, even years.)
An overview of the non-selling methods of promotion, including advertising, sales promotion, and public relations. Primary emphasis on the field of advertising includes a review of the history and economics of advertising, research, copy, layout, production, budgeting, and advertising organization. Prerequisite: BUSN 2301. (Offered fall semesters, even years.)
A course designed to examine the unique requirements of planning, designing, developing sponsorship packages, obtaining sponsors, and promoting a sports product or event. Over the course of the semester, students develop and present a plan for production of a sports event.
A study of the role of research in marketing decisions. Special emphasis is placed on data gathering, compilation, analysis, and interpretation including the writing and analysis of surveys. Students will work on business problems with actual companies or evaluate new product concepts. Prerequisite: BUSN 3301.
A course exploring the management of human resources to help companies meet competitive challenges. Included are discussions of global, quality, social and technological challenges facing United States businesses and the role of human resource management? Current practices and research on motivating, training, and supporting people will be examined. Prerequisite: BUSN 2401, BUSN 2510. (Offered spring semester, even years.)
A study of the history and development of labor relations, structure of union organizations, and process of collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration. With declining union membership over the last ten years, special emphasis is placed on employee relations in nonunion organizations. Contemporary issues include public sector and international labor relations. Pre- or co-requisite: BUSN 2401
This course examines the development and maintenance of organizational effectiveness in terms of environmental effects, improving motivation, behavior modification, systems aspects, communications, structure, and the dynamics of problem solving, goal setting, team building, conflict resolution, and leadership.
This course studies the functional, moral, and spiritual aspects of leadership in organizations. Students gain an appreciation of the nature, strengths and weaknesses of servant leadership and become prepared to develop as a leader according to a personalized leadership plan.
A study of the management of the production and delivery of goods and services to customers. The course will include the study of forecasting, supply chain management and logistics, allocating resources, designing products and services, scheduling activities, and assuring quality of outputs. Prerequisite: BUSN 2614. (Offered spring semesters, even years.)
A study of management techniques and leadership and their application to improving managerial effectiveness. The course stresses the importance of wholesome relationships between persons in business and maintaining sound relationships among employer, employee, and customer.
This course examines, analyzes, and applies the nature, formation, and system of law in the United States to the modern business environment. It also raises basic questions on moral reasoning and the morality of economic systems both in the United States of America and internationally, and examines the 107
This course examines business policies and practices as they relate to moral and ethical issues. It raises basic questions on moral reasoning and the morality of economic systems both in the United States of America and internationally. It also examines the impact of governmental regulations on corporate behavior and the ethical relationships between the corporation, its employees, and its customers.
An introduction to the fundamentals of law in which managers manage and entrepreneurs conduct business. A basic understanding of court procedures, legal contracts and related components, contractual capacity issues, and the application of this information to the business environment will be provided through interactive class discussion. Students will be exposed to issues relating to sales, warranties, agency, employee rights, and the legal forms of business ownership - to strengthen their decision-making skills. Students will also examine agency relationships, employee rights, and collective bargaining issues as they relate to managerial authority, workplace decision-making, and legal compliance in organizational settings. Prerequisite: BUSN 3502. (Offered every spring.)
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of federal and state laws as they affect the human resource function, including equal employment opportunity, wage/overtime payment, employment agreements, and other restrictions on management's rights. Emphasis is placed on applying employment laws to develop programs that enable organizations to be proactive in meeting both company and work force needs, with an eye to resolving workplace disputes, preventing litigation, and implementing and administering personnel policies and practices in compliance with applicable law.
An overview of the philosophy and tools of total quality management beginning with a study of W. Edwards Deming’s Theory of Profound Knowledge. Students will be actively involved in team-building exercises employing statistical tools and techniques for innovation while solving real-world productivity problems. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 or higher; BUSN 2401 or Consent of professor. (Offered fall semesters, even years.)
This course is designed to educate the undergraduate business student in the ability to work with data and statistical ideas. Students acquire the ability to describe data accurately, to make reliable inferences from data, and to assess critically the reported results of a variety of statistical studies by using various statistical methods and tools to analyze data in diverse example applications. Statistical methods and tools utilized include graphical and numerical data description, sampling techniques, probability distributions, tests of hypotheses, and analysis of variance. Emphasis is placed on understanding the purpose of each procedure, performance the procedure using the software tools, and emphasis on interpretation and application of the results to organizational problems.
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of advanced statistical methods; ANOVA and multiple linear regression; predictive analytics; decision analysis as well as a review of principles of corporate finance and asset management using Microsoft Excel and programming languages. Topics include, but are not limited to, Financial Statement Analysis, Valuation Methodologies, Cost of Capital, Capital Budgeting, Portfolio Statistics and Diversification, Monte Carlo Simulation, and Visual Analytics. Prerequisites: MATH 1220 or BUSN 2614. (Offered fall semesters, odd years.)
An overview of the role of commercial banks, other financial institutions and the central bank in affecting the performance of the economy; relationships of money and fiscal policy to prices, production, and employment; internal and external effects of U.S. fiscal and monetary policy. Prerequisites: BUSN 2601, BUSN 2602.
This course covers the role of a small business manager as distinct from that of an entrepreneur or that of a large corporate manager. Issues such as human resource management, financial management, marketing and the impact of global business on small firms will be examined.
Supervised internship provides students with the opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with on-the-job learning in an area associated with their concentration. A maximum of six hours may be counted toward the degree. Prerequisites: Twelve credit hours of BUSN course work and INDS 3610. (Offered every semester.)
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at an upper- level of study (appropriate for junior or senior academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. (Offered by department discretion.)
Students may choose to participate in a directed study of their own choice contingent on faculty availability. Credit varies from 1-3 hours although a student can repeat for up to six hours of credit. Prerequisites: Junior status or above. A career GPA of 2.5 and approval of the department chair is required.
An integrative capstone real world learning experience requiring each student to solve a business problem and/or provide a support service to a client organization. Through a preliminary project proposal, the student identifies the enlisted client organization, defines the problem being solved and the services being provided, and establishes the client’s desired result. Through a project report and presentation, the student demonstrates achievement of the desired results by application of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the degree program. In place of solving a business problem and/or providing a support service to a client organization, a student may prepare a business plan for an entrepreneurial business venture that he/she is interested in pursuing.
This course studies the concepts and evidence relevant to the management of investment portfolios. Topics include diversification, asset allocation, portfolio optimization, factor models, the relation between risk and return, trading, passive (e.g., index-fund) and active (e.g., hedge- fund, long-short) strategies, mutual funds, performance evaluation, long-horizon investing and simulation. (This is not a “stock picking” course.) Prerequisites: BUSN 3202, BUSN 3620. 228
This course introduces students to the individual federal income tax. Students will learn about essential income tax principles such as deductions, exclusions, depreciation, capital gains and losses, and income tax credits. Prerequisite BUSN 2201 Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
In this course students will learn to perform the key tasks required of independent public accountants in an ethical manner. Topics include management assertions, fundamental principles, tests of controls and substantive procedures for the accounting cycles, and report forms and opinions. Prerequisites BUSN 3220 Intermediate Accounting II, BUSN3217 Accounting Information Systems
TOTAL 48 If students take a full-time load each term, they could complete this program in four years. 75
This course focuses on methods, techniques, strategies, and thinking processes utilized in forensic accounting along with professional standards of practice, ethics, and law applicable to subfields in forensic accounting. When appropriate, this course encapsulates information from AICPA professional standards, practice aids, and other AICPA publications. It consists of three major sections. Section I introduces the forensic accounting profession. Section II provides a thorough coverage of relevant legal issues and the practice of forensic accounting. Section III covers various forensic accounting areas, including fraud, bankruptcy, digital forensics, matrimonial forensics, economic damages, and business valuation theory and applications. The overall coverage is consistent with the AICPA developed Model Forensic Accounting Curriculum (MFAC) and Content Specification Outline (CSO) for the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) examination. This course also expands on the CSO in many places, especially in the areas of digital forensics, expert witnessing, practice development, and fraud management. Prerequisite: BUSN 2201. (Offered spring semesters, even years).
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Introduces basic techniques to uncover fraud through data analytics. The course is focused on computer-assisted analytical techniques for fraud detection and investigation, with emphasis on analytical solutions to fraud problems and the application of computer-based techniques for preventive, detective, and corrective controls. The course examines specific types of fraud, including financial statement misrepresentation, and helps students identify the types of data available and the tools that can be used to detect and prevent fraud. The course also provides in-depth analysis of risk factors within an organization and addresses the development of red flags to assist with the identification of fraudulent activity.
This course stresses the understanding of consumer behavior in developing marketing strategy. Opportunities are provided for the analysis of advertising’s objective, target audience, and the underlying behavioral assumptions. Students will apply consumer behavior knowledge to social and regulatory issues as well as to business and personal issues.
An in-depth study of the operational and cross-cultural aspects of international marketing, including the nature of competition, developmental structures and channels, price and credit policies, promotional challenges, research, product trade barriers, and other international arrangements. The international competitive position of the United States is discussed and evaluated. Prerequisite: BUSN 2301. (Offered spring semesters, odd years.)
This course provides insights into the applications of rapidly evolving electronic commerce to determine and satisfy the needs of customers via the internet. Issues and practices that deal with concepts, theories, tactics, and strategies of information technologies and changes in marketing functions to meet the organization’s objectives while delivering customer satisfaction and value are analyzed. Prerequisite: BUSN 2301. (Offered spring semesters, odd years.)
An integrated course in marketing systematically oriented with emphasis on the marketing mix and the formulation of competitive strategies. Special attention is given to the control function, market analysis, marketing information, and sales forecasting. Case analysis is stressed.
This course examines the formulation of integrated marketing communication strategies to achieve marketing objectives; examines the use of traditional and nontraditional media; and analyzes the use of advertising, sales promotions, public relations, sponsorships, and other communication resources to promote sales, position products, develop brand equity, and support marketing actions.
A practical course designed to familiarize students with the unique management challenges of not-for-profits to include accounting and financial controls, bylaws, boards of directors, program planning, fund-raising, staffing, and community relations. Case studies of mission organizations, church administration, para-church organizations, and other nonprofits are examined. Prerequisite: BUSN 2401; BUSN 2202 or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semesters, odd years.) 229
The only constant in organizations is change. In this course students will use strategic innovation and change management processes in order to help organizations adapt and thrive in a world of rapid and continuous change. Students will learn theories of change management, as well as have the opportunity to apply concepts and frameworks of change management in their workplaces and in their daily lives. (3 credits) BUSN 4408 Process Management and Systems Thinking This course explores the development and management of business processes and business systems. Business processes allow organizations to define and order actions in order to result in repeatable, consistent outcomes. In this course, students will learn to develop business processes and measure their effectiveness. Additionally, students will learn to address the complexity of modern process-oriented organizations through the application of systems analysis and systems thinking.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the strategic management process. Emphasis is placed on developing a vision, setting objectives, and crafting strategy to achieve desired results. The course stresses the importance of analyzing external competitive conditions and the organization’s internal capabilities, resources, strengths, and weaknesses in order to gain and sustain a competitive advantage. Approaches to organizational structure, policy, support systems, and leadership required to effectively execute strategy are all examined. Prerequisite: BUSN 3502; Junior standing in BUSN. (Offered every semester.)
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A study of the leadership, technical, and legal issues confronting human resource managers in today’s dynamic business environment. Includes an examination of principles and techniques utilized to effectively lead and manage the human resource/personnel staff function in modern business organizations. Recommended
A study of the leadership, technical, and legal issues confronting human resource managers in today’s dynamic business environment. Includes an examination of principles and techniques utilized to effectively lead and manage the human resource/personnel staff function in modern business organizations.
This course introduces students to business graduate studies at Montreat College and elaborates on the foundational skills required for leaders. Topics covered include: character development, ethics, stewardship, critical thinking techniques, self-management skills, communication skills, and collaborative learning.
This course highlights contemporary issues and perspectives on organizational leadership, multi-disciplinary perspectives, and leadership models. Students will learn the distinction between leadership and management, collaboration strategies, and how to manage organizational behaviors, with an emphasis on real-life application of their personal philosophy of leadership. (3 credits)
This course examines accounting information from a managerial perspective. Accounting procedures and practices, which include cost/volume/profit analysis, capital expenditure planning, and financial and capital budgeting, as well as project planning and control will be examined. Practical application will be the focus of study. Use of spreadsheet applications will be encouraged.
Creating, Leading, and Managing Highly Effective BUSN 5427 3
This course is an integrated approach to planning and implementing marketing strategies and tactics from a management perspective with an emphasis on the discipline of maintaining customer focus in highly diverse local and global markets. The course covers the review of marketing principles by which products and services are designed to meet customer needs and priced, promoted, and distributed to the end users. The course also examines the theory and application of internet marketing. (3 credits)
Auditing the cybersecurity of an enterprise and developing monitoring systems, in order to meet regulatory compliance, is a key component of Cybersecurity Management. Students in this course will learn how to manage employees and teams in order to assess security, identify vulnerabilities and threats, and propose and implement solutions.
This course is designed to train students in strategy development, planning, implementation, and measurement. Multiple schools of thought on strategy are examined, with an emphasis on strategic planning, taught through case studies, examples, and exercises. Includes capstone project.
This course prepares students to lead strategy development and implementation through the strategic planning process. Competition and competitive advantage will be investigated, using Porter’s 5 Forces model. Also, case studies, examples, and exercises will be used to help students understand the essence of good strategy and to be able to lead positive strategic change in both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of management consultancy and considers both the consulting process and industry. The course is aimed at management students who undertake a management service project as a capstone learning activity for their degree program. Each 119
This course focuses on the nature of group work and the attributes of highly effective teams. Team formation, team roles, teambuilding, and leading high- performance teams will be practiced through group projects. Pulling from social sciences, human resources development, and psychology, students will be challenged to explore leadership, management, and organizational design principles from multiple perspectives.
This course explores critical issues in human resources strategy, leading and developing the organization’s most important assets and developing and keeping people. Students will research organizational learning, employee motivation, employee assessment, methods for identifying and developing leaders, succession planning, and current topics in HR management.
This course investigates the nature of variability and probability in systems. Process development, system design, and quality thinking will be studied from a “classical” perspective, before plunging into the science of non-linear systems, emergence, and complexity theory. Leadership and management will be reviewed in regard to systems existing on “the edge of chaos” between order and disorder.
Society’s ethical understanding of privacy, security, and hacking is changing all of the time; global information security and privacy laws are still in their infancy. In this course, students will develop moral reasoning skills that will help them navigate the rapidly changing world of cybersecurity. In addition, students will practice character building through exercises in preparation for dealing with difficult ethical and legal situations in the workplace.
This course surveys the latest theories, models, research, and best practices related to effective communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation. Communication within organizations, between individuals, and to the public is explored through discussing interpersonal skills and the telecommunication mediums that are used formally and informally.
Conflict is everywhere. This course teaches a pragmatic approach to resolving conflicts that is applicable in non-profit and for-profit enterprises. Students will grow their constructive communication skills, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and will learn to reach positive outcomes through the use of collaborative processes. (3 credits)
Lean Strategy for Entrepreneurs prepares students to use Lean principles to rapidly create and vet startup products and organizations. Students in this course will learn how to move quickly and effectively from concept to customer-validated product, thereby increasing their probability of success as entrepreneurs. (3 credits)
This course explores the space between your ears and teaches how to use your God-given brain to create wonderful, exciting, and interesting business ideas and products. Students in this course will learn to use creative problem solving and design principles in order to identify innovative new product opportunities, design new products, and pitch startup concepts to classmates and potential investors.
This course examines and addresses the capital needs of new business ventures, with a focus on high-growth ventures. Entrepreneurs face many challenges, such as identifying funding sources, calculating reasonable valuation, forecasting revenues, budgeting, and managing cash flow. Students in this course will use case studies and simulations to learn to address financial issues in entrepreneurship.
This course focuses on developing innovation and creativity as key competencies related to entrepreneurship. New mental models and processes will be employed, teaching students to think differently and identify the opportunities that are all around them. Product development and problem solving will be taught through the use of exercises, games, and business case review. (3 credits) 120
Cybersecurity is a human issue, as much as it is a technical issue. This course explores how organizational design and organizational culture affect cybersecurity, and how managers can lead cybersecurity through organizational change. Course topics include developing a culture of security, reducing internal threats, policy development, and managing to risk, and organizational cybersecurity strategy.
This course explores leadership traits, styles, roles, and responsibilities of successful leaders over the course of history. This course provides exercises designed to identify students’ individual strengths and weaknesses with the goal of greater self-awareness and personal development. Additionally, students will apply leadership principles in their own lives and critically reflect on the leadership styles they exhibit.
Drawn from the behavioral and social sciences, this course examines leadership theories and management issues as they relate to organizational behavior. Students will compare and contrast leadership and management behaviors, assess theories of motivation, and write papers on topics such as organizational culture, intercultural diversity, knowledge management, team and group dynamics, and office politics, other organizational issues influencing management decisions.
The only constant in organizations is change. In this course, students explore the concepts and practical techniques of organizational design and change, with an emphasis on change management, organizational design, and change strategies. Students will explore the leader’s role in creating and preventing change, and strategies for coping with organizational resistance.
TOTAL 30 If students successfully complete a full-time load each semester, they should complete this program within 20 months. Advanced Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership The Advanced Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in leadership, organizational behavior, communication, ethics, and team development. Designed for emerging and experienced professionals, the program emphasizes servant leadership, effective decision-making, and the integration of a biblical worldview to prepare graduates to lead with integrity in diverse organizational settings. Requirements for the Advanced Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership Requirements for the Advanced Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership Course Title Cr
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