108 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.
Semester Hours A survey of the primary functions of management including planning organizing, leading and controlling. Emphasis on the importance of management as it relates to the various functional areas of both manufacturing and service businesses.
Semester Hours Survey of the legal system and its impact on organizational activities and personal business; the judicial system; governmental regulation; contracts; torts; common law; the international legal environment.
Semester Hours A study of personal finance including the financial planning process, managing money, managing investments such as stocks, bonds or mutual funds, managing risks such as insurance protection, managing debts, retirement planning and estate planning. Students will prepare a financial plan to include all of the above aspects of personal financial planning.
Semester Hours Management of organizations operating in an international environment with emphasis on cross-cultural issues; differences in attitudes and behaviors; organization structure; environmental considerations; joint venture and host country concerns.
ACC 200 or ACC 201 Principles of corporate finance including analysis of financial statements, ratio analysis and the statement of cash flows; capital budgeting; risk and return; stocks and bonds; cost of capital; financial institutions; securities markets; international finance.
BUS 307Corporate Finance3
Principles of corporate finance including analysis of financial statements
BUS 206 with a grade of C- or higher Study of organizational behavior of individuals and the collective behavior of humans in organizations; emphasis on development of managerial skills, interpersonal communication, behavioral dimensions of decision making, motivation, leadership and organizational development. Writing Intensive
BUS 308Organizational Behavior3
Study of organizational behavior of individuals and the collective behavior of h
BUS 206 Principles of Management with a grade of C- or higher. The course examines the forms of transportation and institutional factors that influence transportation decisions; regulation, public policy and other governmental variables reviewed in detail. All modes of transportation will be considered: trucking, highways, mass transit, airlines, maritime, railroads and pipelines. Writing Intensive
BUS 309Principles of Transportation3
The course examines the forms of transportation and institutional factors that influence tra
This course examines the global transportation of goods with an emphasis on analyzing, forwarding and selecting the proper mode of transportation consistent with the goods being tr
BUS 206 with a grade of C- or higher Concepts and methods associated with attracting, developing and maintaining an effective work force: government legislation; human resource planning; recruitment and selection; performance evaluation; compensation and benefits; labor relations.
BUS 314Human Resources Management3
Concepts and methods associated with attracting, developing and maintainin
BUS 206 , BUS 314 with a grade of C- or higher. This course will examine the training and development of employees as a tool to help the organization meet competitive challenges and to create a culture of continuous learning. It is a part of the proposed minor in Human Resource Management
BUS 318Employee Training and Development3
This course will examine the training and development of employees as a tool
BUS 206 with a grade of C- or higher Examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in organizational settings and gives a perspective of MIS from the standpoint of the non-technical manager. Topics include acquisition, management, use and control of information systems and their impact on individuals, organizations and society. Emphasis is on the business manager’s role in developing and managing information systems and the uses of ICT to create competitive advantages. Writing Intensive
BUS 319Management Information Systems3
Examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in organizational settings and gives a perspect
BUS 206 , BUS 314 with a grade of C- or higher. Concepts and framework associated with three conceptual elements; the objectives of employee relationships (efficiency, equity and voice), the objectives of labor relations (striking a balance) and differing views of labor markets and conflict.
BUS 320Employee and Labor Relations3
Concepts and framework associated with three conceptual elements; the objectiv
ACC 200 or ACC 201 ; MAT 213 Introduction to design, operation and control of systems by which material, labor and capital are combined to produce goods and services; application of analytical decision making techniques such as linear programming, forecasting, decision theory; topics include capacity planning and quality management, facility design, production planning, project management. Identical To: CIS 350
BUS 350Operations Management3
Introduction to design, operation and control of systems by which material, labor and capital Identical To: CIS 350
BUS 350 with a grade of C- or higher Continuation of operations management. Advanced application of analytical decision making techniques such as linear programming, forecasting, decision theory; topics include capacity planning, quality management, facility design, production planning and project management.
BUS 351Advanced Operations Management3
Continuation of operations management. Advanced application of analytical decis
BUS 206 ; ACC 200 or ACC 201 This course introduces the process for a project manager to assemble a complex project to manageable segments, lead a diverse project team and use effective tools to ensure that the project meets its deliverables and is completed within budget and on schedule. Students will complete a plan for an actual project, working to gain experience with the significant tools and skills, including Microsoft Project software.
BUS 360Project Management3
This course introduces the process for a project manager to assemble a complex project to manageable segm
BUS 307 ; MKT 205 with a grade of C- or higher; BUS 206 Survey of the small business in the private sector; the role of small business in the American economy; financial, marketing and operations issues; the business plan; small business in the international environment; case studies.
BUS 370Small Business Management3
Survey of the small business in the private sector; the role of small busin
BUS 206 , BUS 314 with a grade of C- or higher. This course introduces students to the development of human resource strategies and the management of human capital to create a competitive advantage and ensure the success of the organization.
BUS 416Human Resources Strategy3
This course introduces students to the development of human resource s
BUS 307 ; MAT 213 Concepts and methods related to securities and financial investments; investment alternatives; securities and financial markets; risk assessment; stocks and bonds; technical analysis and market efficiency; commodities and financial futures; real estate; precious metals; portfolio management.
BUS 430Investments3
Concepts and methods related to securities and financial investments; investmen
This course focuses on sound financial management practices showing how and where to obtain the financial capital necessary to run and grow a venture. The most important financial issues that entrepreneurs face, particu
BUS 206 ; ACC 200 or ACC 201 ; MAT 213 Concepts and methods associated with organizations/businesses as integrated systems and as members of integrated supply chains. Planning organizing, leading and controlling operating systems and managing of supply chains to achieve global competitive advantage. Application of quantitative techniques to organizational and supply chain management problems.
BUS 451Supply Chain Management3
Concepts and methods associated with organizations/businesses as integrated systems and as member
BUS 360 with a grade of C- or higher This study involves managing the logistics component of the supply chain practice that is concerned with the forward and reverse flows as well as the storage of goods and services in the business environment; strong focus on the management of these goods and services from their point of origin to their point of utilization; enhancing the development of plans, implementation and control measures with the significant emphasis concerning quality and efficiency.
BUS 455Contemporary Logistics3
This study involves managing the logistics component of the supply chain practice that is concerned with the forward
BUS 206 Examine the dynamic nature of business-society conflicts. Analyze the concept of stakeholders and stakeholder management. Case discussion within an analytical framework to address issues in a broader societal context.
BUS 472Business and Society3
Examine the dynamic nature of business-society conflicts. Analyze
BUS 307 , BUS 308 Application of business concepts and methods to solve real business problems through consulting and counseling business owners and managers; case analyses, project reports and presentations.
BUS 475Small Business Consulting1-3
Application of business concepts and methods to solve real bu
BUS 307 , BUS 308 ; MKT 205 with a grade of C- or higher; Senior standing Strategic planning in the business environment; forming, implementing and evaluating strategy and policy. Integrating the functions of management, marketing, finance/accounting, production/operations, research and development and management information systems to enable an organization to achieve objectives. Extensive use of research and teamwork for case analysis. Writing Intensive
BUS 481Business Strategy and Policy3
Strategic planning in the business environment; forming, implementing and evaluating strategy and po
BUS 481 Integrates various business disciplines to help seniors develop an understanding of decision making, business planning and strategy. The web-based simulation will connect theoretical class work to the business world. Students will learn-by-doing as teams apply theories and concepts that have been learned in previous classes to a ‘real-world’ simulation. (writing and presentation intensive) Writing and Presentation Intensive
BUS 482Business Administration Capstone3
Integrates various business disciplines to help seniors develop an understanding of decision making Writing and Presentation Intensive
BUS 483Logistics and Supply Chain Management Capstone3
This course integrates various logistics and business disciplines to help seniors develop an understanding of logistics and supp Writing and Presentation Intensive
BUS 307 , BUS 308 ; MKT 205 with a grade of C- or higher; and at least a 3.0 overall grade-point average A student pursues a topic or project of mutual interest with a faculty member. An extensive written report is required. A written proposal for the independent study project must be approved in advance of the beginning of the semester for which academic credit is expected.
BUS 491Independent Study1-3
A student pursues a topic or project of mutual interest with a faculty member. An
BUS 307 , BUS 308 , 36 semester hours, 2.0 cumulative GPA. and approval from the OCDL and the instructor. A supervised work experience in an approved setting; extensive written report. A written proposal for the internship must be approved in advance of the beginning of the semester for which academic credit is expected.
BUS 492Supervised Internship3
A supervised work experience in an approved setting; extensive written re
BUS 307 , BUS 308 ; MKT 205 ; with a grade of C- or higher and permission of the instructor. Specialized and advanced topics in business administration and management.
BUS 495Topics in Business Administration1-3
Specialized and advanced topics in business administration and managem
BUS 307 , BUS 308 ; MKT 205 ; with a grade of C- or high
BUS 600Organizational Behavior and Leadership3
Semester Hours This course introduces organizational behavior on the individual and group platforms, discussing the variables involved with motivation, job satisfaction and empowerment. Along with discussing organizational behavior attitudes, discussions will include organizational culture and change. With the understanding of behavioral characteristics and reasons for organizational change, emphasis is stressed on various leadership concepts and theories, as well as which leadership styles are best suited for different environments and situations.
Semester Hours A study of ethical problems in business and foundations for decisions involving ethical issues. Topics include ethical concepts, personal integrity, individual conscience and company loyalty and responsibility conflicts as they impact on the decision making process in the functional areas of business.
Semester Hours This course analyzes accounting information for decision making and performance evaluation. Accounting concepts such as cost allocation, variable costing and cost-volume-profit analysis are utilized as tools to improve organizational decision-making. Various types of cost analysis, profit planning and performance measurements will also be covered as tools to help an entity operate effectively.
Semester Hours Managerial Economics is the application of economic theory and methodology to managerial decision making problems within various organizational settings, such as a firm or a government agency. The emphasis in this course will be on demand analysis and estimation, production and cost analysis under different market conditions, forecasting and decision making under uncertainty.
Semester Hours This course introduces the concepts of corporate financing using the core curriculum of the CFA Institute. The class develops a bredth, depth and application of concepts involving corporate governance, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, leverage, optimal capital structures, Modigliani-Miller (MM) Propositions, dividends, financial statement analysis and mergers and acquisitions. Upon concluding this class, the student should have a broad understanding of concepts underpinning many disciplines studied with a Masters level program and the objectives allowing a properly capitalized venture.
Semester Hours This course provides the graduate student of business with a general overview of the legal system and process in the United States with a concentration on the development of critical thinking skills.
BUS 630Information Technology for Decision-Makers3
Semester Hours This course will examine the use of information technology to support management decision-making and to improve organization performance. Topics inlcude IT architecture, IT goverance, data management, data analytics, data visualization, e-commerce, IT strategy, enterprise systems, networking, search engines and recommendation technology security.
Semester Hours Marketing Management is the art and science of choosing target markets and getting, keeping and growing customers through creating, delivering and communicating superior customer value. Marketing Management seeks to meet organizational objectives by effectively satisfying customers in a dynamic environment. This course provides and overview of marketing processes and marketing principles and provides students with the opportunity to apply the key concepts to practical business situations.
Semester Hours This course provides a strategic, managerial and cross-functional view of supply management. Students will understand the issues with acquiring goods and services from external providers to meet the needs of internal and external customers. Also, this course will provide the student with understanding the basic transaction of simple buying or selling, to long-term strategic alliances between organizations. Concepts such as supply chain management and value stream analysis recognize that many interactions do not exist in isolation, but form a part of a longer series of relationships beginning at the origin of primary ideas or materials, and ending with the satisfaction of the needs or wishes of the ultimate consumer.
This course provides a strategic, managerial and cross-functional view of supply management. Students will understand the issues with acquiring goods and services from external prov
Semester Hours An advanced case course dealing with the wide range of management problems involving policy and strategy decisions faced by executives in both domestic and international markets. A capstone course that requires integration of all materials covered in the MBA curriculum in the policy formulation process.
Semester Hours This course utilizes case studies and examples to explore the basic topics of customer value, distribution systems, inventory management, and logistics network planning. It will also explore the more advanced concepts of business processes, information technology, international issues, procurement and outsourcing, product design, supply contracts, risk management, and technology standards in supply chain management.
Semester Hours This course provides a comprehensive exploration of purchasing and supply chain management, focusing on decision-making throughout the supply chain. Current research and real-world examples are used to illustrate key concepts.
Semester Hours This course focuses on the analytics, strategy, and critical thinking required to solve the problems that arise within operations management successfully.
BUS 670Digital Supply Chains for Competitive Advantage3
Semester Hours This course empowers MBA students to strategically apply cutting-edge digital technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain, Data Analysis, and other contemporary technologies. Students will gain the expertise to optimize global supply chains, driving real-time visibility, enhancing operational efficiency, and building resilience to secure a distinct competitive advantage in today’s dynamic market.
BUS 694Graduate Practicum - Applied Learning *taken at least 3 times for3-5
Students completing the Executive Residency Master in Business Administration must complete at least three semester hours of internship/practicum experience in BUS 694 . This supervised practicu
BUS 705Leading Through Collaboration and Conflict3
Semester Hours This course will provide a critical review of creating a collaborative culture to assure alignment, commitment, and support from colleagues, team members, and key stakeholders. Effective leadership communication styles and learning from conflict will also be examined. Establishing collaboration as a foundation for an effective leadership style will enhance the creativity, contribution, and productivity of the team membership. The common purpose that develops through a win/ win mentality provides for higher motivation and responsibility to make and meet commitments to deliver team and organizational goals.
BUS 705Leading Through Collaboration and Conflict3
This course will provide a critical review of creating a collaborative culture to assure alignment, commitment, and support from colleagues, team members
Semester Hours Focuses on theoretical and applied concepts and skills essential to successfully managing an environment of workplace diversity and multiculturalism with domestic and global organizations.
Semester Hours This course is focused on how organizations change, and how to be a leader of change in an organization. It emphasizes the forces for change, the change implementation process, the qualities and skills of successful change agents, and the behavioral theory of how individuals and organizations change. Finally, it will help students better diagnose the organizations they will be entering in terms of the change agenda for them and for the company and help prepare them for their roles as implementers and agents of change.
Semester Hours The class introduces core elements of organizational consulting, including establishing trust with clients, establishing expectations of the consulting problems, planning a consulting intervention, and managing a consulting intervention. Students also learn the different challenges associated with internal and external consulting, and how to successfully market consulting businesses.
Semester Hours This course examines how leaders can motivate individuals and teams to develop creative ideas and produce innovative products or services. Students will learn about how the innovative process operates within organizations, and how leaders can facilitate it. Course topics will also include challenges and barriers to organization innovation, and ways that leaders can help to overcome them to bring about innovative change. Examples are used to deepen understanding of course topics, and scenarios are used to encourage critical thinking, most importantly problem solving. Writing Intensive
Semester Hours This course will examine the crisis management life-cycle from prevention and preparedness through response, recovery and mitigation. Students will identify and use the key crisis leadership concepts to address challenges faced by leaders when organizations face any crisis, due to either external factors outside the organizations control or internal control or strategic management failures. Students will develop a complete crisis management plan, including tools and methods to identify potential crisis, implement response and mitigation strategies to limit exposure, management crisis response teams, and create communications to address stakeholder and public relation issues. Writing Intensive
This course will examine the crisis management life-cycle from prevention and preparedness through response, recovery and mitigation. Students will identify and use the k
Semester Hours This course focuses on the theory and practice of strategic planning and introduces concepts of the planning process. Students will explore strategic planning as a tool that can be used for organizational leadership and effective governance. All facets of the strategic planning process, including: development of a guiding mission, recognition of emerging trends and issues, identification of strategic options, implementation of appropriate strategies, and evaluation of organizational performance will be reviewed. Writing Intensive
Semester Hours This is a culminating course in the Master of Strategic Leadership program. In this course, students will integrate key strategic leadership concepts presented in previous classes in the MSSL program and use these concepts to analyze a series of organizations and develop recommendations to address the challenges and build on the strengths of the organizations selected. Students will integrate scholarly literature and provide substantive recommendations to address these organizational problems. Writing Intensive