63 courses with the subject BA, 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.
BA 1005Introduction to Business3
This course is designed to give the student a basic overview of the organization and management of the enterprise. The course includes a study of the characteristics of economic systems; the nature and functions of management; and the basic organizational functions of finance, marketing, operations, and human resources. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
An introductory course in the study of business management and the various managerial skills necessary to make the decision-making process work. The course will focus on the different aspects of the business environment and concentration on the basic skills required of managers. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
This course provides students with a background to understand the nature, forces, behaviors and institutions that comprise the U.S. economic system. The student is introduced to economic thinking, concepts, principles, laws and models found in the field of macroeconomics. Students explore macroeconomics through topics and their related issues. Some topics studied are: economic systems, market systems, demand and supply, functions of private and public sectors in the U.S. economy, National Income Accounting, Business Cycle: unemployment, inflation, and growth, Employment Theory, Fiscal Policy, money and banking and monetorism. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
The course focuses on management of the marketing functions, including marketing research, product planning, distribution channels, pricing, promotion, personal selling and advertising. New techniques and trends in marketing, as well as governmental rules and regulations will be examined. Emphasis is on consumer and industrial markets. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
Ethics are standards that people use to decide what is right and what is wrong. Businesses are run by people who may have standards that vary considerably both internally among its employees and externally compared to other businesses. Employees can face situations where their own moral standards seem to conflict with the company for which they work. This course is designed to help the student recognize the ethical issues in business situations and to develop a framework for making ethical choices. 3 Credits
These two courses in principles of accounting present accounting principles and practices at the basic level. Sole proprietorship, the accounting cycle, journals, internal control, receivables, inventories, vouchers, depreciation and financial statements are among the topics covered in the first part. To emphasize the role of accounting in decision making, a practice set is included in Accounting I. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion each 3 Credits
The first course introduces the student to the legal and social environment of business, contracts, personal property and bailments, sales and personal property. The second course stresses commercial paper, debtor - creditor relations, risk management, agency and employment, legal forms of business organization, real property and estates. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion each 3 Credits
The emphasis of this course is on understanding decisions that individuals and businesses make in the modern economy. An analysis of different market structures is explored using such tools as economic cost and profit, and marginal analysis. Additionally, a detailed look at the government’s interactive role with the economy is explored. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
These two courses in principles of accounting present accounting principles and practices at the basic level. For Accounting II, corporations, partnerships, cost accounting, budgeting, statement analysis, fund flow analysis, and taxes are among the topics covered. Students review business financial statements and analyze reports. Ethics - the professional standards of conduct are emphasized in both courses. The importance of proper ethical conduct by all businessmen and women, in particular, accountants, makes the business system work. The introduction of International Accounting Standards is discussed.
This course presents accounting fundamentals at the basic level. It is designed to meet the needs of non-business majors who require an understanding of accounting practices. Topics covered include: the accounting cycle, journals, receivables, inventories, depreciation and financial statements. Discussions will also introduce partnerships and corporations. One of the objectives of this course is to provide the “Big Picture”” while meeting the objective of a first course in accounting identified by the Accounting Education Change Commission. The importance of ethical conduct is discussed and problems are included to have students make judgments of ethical conduct. This course is not available to students in the Business Administration Degree Program. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
The first course introduces the student to the legal and social environment of business, contracts, personal property and bailments, sales and personal property. The second course stresses commercial paper, debtor - creditor relations, risk management, agency and employment, legal forms of business organization, real property and estates.
International business consists of market and financial transactions between parties from more than one country. These transactions involve different currencies, and are conducted under varying legal, cultural and political situations. The economies of the world are increasingly dependent on one another. Most businesses have some international exposure through customers and/or suppliers. Large companies like Johnson & Johnson and Coca-Cola have more than 50% of their business occurring outside of the U.S. This course gives the student a basic understanding of how businesses operate globally and prepares the student for a business career with international exposures.
A study of the components that influence the consumer decision-making process including an analysis of the marketing process based on an approach that considers the economic, psychological and sociological aspects of consumer behavior.
BA 2017 - Principles of Marketing and junior Status. 3 hours Lecture 3 Credits
BA 3020History of Sports3
This course identifies key historical figures in the history of American sports. It recognizes the diversity of American cultural motivations and social interests and how they connect to the development of recreational activities. It also identifies and describes changes leading to the development of modern professional sports. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
This course explores contemporary issues of E-Commerce/Business to Business, and also instructs students on the use of web development tools. This course is a balance between business concepts and computer applications.
Microcomputer Applications and Junior Status 3 hours Lecture 3 Credits
BA 3027Human Resource Management3
This course is a study of the environment of the human resource (personnel) function, its legal aspects, planning and recruiting, training and career development, compensation systems, safety and health, motivation and communication, and labor/management relations.
Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 3028Supervision and Management3
This course is designed to enhance the supervision and management skills and competencies of the participant. The course provides the individual with knowledge, models, skills and understandings needed for effective supervision and management of the work environment and workforce. The supervisor’s role in the organization’s operation is the course’s focus.
Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 3034Real Estate Fundamentals3
This course is designed to enhance the supervision and management skills and competencies of the participant. The course provides the individual with knowledge, models, skills, and understandings needed for effective supervision and management of the work environment and workforce. The supervisor’s role in the organization’s operation is the courses focus.
This course ties together the concepts that were first learned in economics and finance. It focuses on the roles of various institutions (stock exchanges, insurance companies, banks, investment banks and brokerages) and the role of the Federal Reserve in creating money and managing the economy. The two newest trends of securitization and globalization are analyzed.
BA 2008 - Macroeconomics and BA 3127 - Finance . 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 3126Fundamentals of Investing3
This course will introduce the student to various investing philosophies, types of investments, analytical tools for evaluating investments, and portfolio development. This course will develop these topics using the text, online financial sites, and simulated stock market activities.
BA 2224 - Principles of Accounting II and BA 3127 - Finance . 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 3127Finance3
The focus of this course is to develop a working knowledge of financial statements, the cost of money, the trade-off between risk and return, the time value of money and the valuation techniques for stocks and bonds. The completion of this course will provide the student with a knowledge base to move on to more complex areas of finance, investments and financial planning.
BA 2224 - Principles of Accounting II , MP 2215 - Statistics for Business and Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 3128E-Commerce/Business-to-Business3
This course’s objective is to provide the student the basic principles of electronic commerce. It focuses on the foundation of electronic commerce and how electronic commerce has affected the business environment. The student will learn applications and new technologies for business-to-business electronic commerce.
BA 2210 - Microeconomics, BA 2224 - Principles of Accounting II , MP 2215 - Business Statistics II, and Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 3131Sports Management and Leadership3
This course is designed to give the student a basic overall understanding of the information needs of the sports manager. This course includes a study of the evolution and scope of sport management, sports ethics, tort and civil liability, facilities management, sports marketing, and the basic techniques of sports economics, budgeting and financing.
BA 1005 - Introduction to Business 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 3138Intermediate Accounting I3
These two courses in intermediate accounting present accounting procedures and theories beyond the principles level. A review of the accounting cycle, preparation of financial statements, analysis of transactions, plant and equipment theory, assets and debits, capital stock and surplus, error correction, and financial statement analysis are among the topics presented in both parts. The new requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that will combat fraud and poor reporting practices are discussed. Ethics - the professional standards of conduct are emphasized in both courses.
BA 2224 - Principles of Accounting II 3 hours Lecture and Discussion each 3 Credits
BA 3141Small Business Management3
A practical, applied and conceptual approach to organizing and operating a small business. Course emphasis is on understanding business operations by working with exercises and problems that present themselves in small business operations. The student will present his/her business plan to the class.
Junior status. Suggested: BA 2225 - Accounting Fundamentals and Microcomputer Applications. 3 hours Lecture, Discussion and Problem Solving 3 Credits
BA 3209Auditing3
This course presents a conceptual approach to auditing for those students planning to enter the public accounting field or who intend to work in private or commercial accounting. It outlines audit techniques, the philosophy and environment of auditing, the standards required, and the professional, ethical, and legal liability of the auditor. To make the content practical and contemporary a case study is included.
BA 3239 - Intermediate Accounting II and Junior status. 3 hours Lecture 3 Credits
BA 3218Principles of Online Marketing3
The course objective is to provide the student with the basic principles of Internet planning and marketing. Marketing plan implementation issues are discussed through the use of Internet research. A marketing plan presentation is required using the context of the entire course program.
Students must be familiar with the Windows Operating System and have some knowledge of marketing. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 3229Organizational Behavior3
This course is designed to introduce students to theories, concepts and exercises concerning individual and group behavior in an organizational context and environment. Topics included are: motivation, group process and dynamics, interpersonal communications and influence, leadership and reward, and managing conflict and change. Classroom activities will exemplify the managerial setting and environment.
BA 3027 - Human Resource Management or BA 3028 - Supervision and Management and Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 3232Marketing Financial Services3
This course explores the nature of service marketing and how it differs from product marketing. The concepts of tangibility, pricing, simultaneity, segmentation and planning will be covered. The make-up of the financial services industry will be reviewed. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to prepare a full marketing plan for a financial service business.
BA 2017 - Principles of Marketing and BA 3049 Financial Institutions. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 3233Sports Facility Planning and Management3
A study of the planning and the managing of a sports facility; the promotion of the facility image, and the assessment of an actual event from event planning through to box office management.
Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 3235Sports Law3
This course gives the students an overall understanding into the field of the legal process within the sports enterprise, as it relates to contract, tort, constitutional, antitrust and labor laws. Topics covered include The NCAA, global amateur sports, women sports, player agents and criminal racial and social issues.
BA 2161 - Business Law I and BA 2261 - Business Law II and Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 3239Intermediate Accounting II3
These two courses in intermediate accounting present accounting procedures and theories beyond the principles level. A review of the accounting cycle, preparation of financial statements, analysis of transactions, plant and equipment theory, assets and debits, capital stock and surplus, error correction, and financial statement analysis are among the topics presented in both parts. The new requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that will combat fraud and poor reporting practices are discussed. Ethics - the professional standards of conduct are emphasized in both courses.
BA 3138 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 hours Lecture and Discussion each 3 Credits
BA 3240Risk Management and Insurance3
Course covers the basic ideas, problems, and principles found in all types of modern insurance and other methods of handling risk. It emphasizes the fundamental unifying elements of risk and insurance. It focuses on critical thinking and problem solving as it pertains to the problem of risk and insurance.
Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 3360Law for Entrepreneurs3
This course introduces to business students the business law and government regulation of business fields that are critical to successful entrepreneurial endeavors.
BA 2161 Buisness Law and BA 3141 Small Buisness Management 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 4016Senior Special Topics1-3
An independent study course for degree candidates with senior standing who wish, with the approval of the Department Chairperson, to investigate special business topics in depth.
This course presents a broad overview of the nature and magnitude of fraud as it affects the global economy. Develop an understanding of the role of the accounting profession in preventing and detecting fraud. Understand the importance of ethics and values in combating fraud.
BA 3239 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4036Federal Corporate Income Tax3
This course is an introduction to federal taxation as it applies to corporations. The course will cover corporate formations, operations, capital structure, liquidation, pass-through entities such as partnerships and S corporations will be studied as compared to the traditional C corporate structure.
BA 2224 - Principles of Accounting II Offered Offered in the Evening only. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4041Marketing Research3
Focus on the marketing research process as an aid in marketing decision making. Defining marketing problems, identifying marketing information needs, developing methods to gather information, and applying research results to marketing problems.
BA 2017 - Principles of Marketing , Buisness Statistics I, and Senior Status 3 hours Lecture 3 Credits
BA 4043Professional Development Seminar1
A weekly series of workshops presented by local employers to help students prepare for their transition from college to a career in business, education and government. The student will enhance their professional development skills which are necessary to be successful in today’s competitive workplace.
Senior status. 1 hour Lecture and Discussion 1 credit
BA 4044Marketing Management3
This course studies the strategies used by marketing managers to solve business problems. The course uses case studies and computer simulations as teaching tools. Students analyze constraints and opportunities and forumulate marketing plans.
BA 2017 - Principles of Marketing and Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4047The Governance of Sports in a Global Community3
This course provides an opportunity for advanced in-depth study of the governing organization of sports at all levels in the global community. Selected topics include: international sport governance, the Olympic movement, national sport policies, and the selection process at international sporting events.
Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 4119Estate Planning3
This course introduces the student to the process of developing an estate plan. The course investigates why there is a need for estate planning, identifies possible goals of the plan and explains techniques commonly used to achieve these goals. The probate process, the Federal Unified Tax System, gift taxation, trusts, marital deductions, bypass planning, and postmortem planning techniques will be addressed.
BA 2161 - Business Law I and BA 2261 - Business Law II and BA 4236 - Federal Income Tax . 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 4132Industrial Relations3
A study of current labor/management relations, federal labor law, and a summary of labor history and labor economics. A simulation regarding collective bargaining is included.
BA 3027 - Human Resource Management and Senior Status or permission of Instructor. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4144Advanced Accounting3
This course in Advanced Accounting presents techniques and theories beyond the intermediate level. It equips the student to analyze accounting information in business activity. Partnerships, managerial, government accounting, liquidation, and parent and subsidiary accounts are among the topics discussed.
BA 3239 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4145Sports Marketing and Media Relations3
A study of the basic principle of marketing and how it applies to sports, leisure and recreation. Provides the student an overview of the mass media industry as they interface with the sport industry.
BA 2017 - Principles of Marketing and Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4146Sales3
This course deals with the behavioral science approach to vendor/vendee relations. Problems concerning communication, organization, and motivation are discussed. Heavy emphasis is placed on understanding the selling process through person-to-person and group selling situations. This course also includes the use of case studies and role play exercises.
BA 2017 - Principles of Marketing and Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4233Personal Finance3
Personal Finance introduces students to the concepts, tools and applications for financial planning to responsibly meet current obligations, while organizing resources for future opportunities, building toward a secure retirement. The basic topics of - Incomes, Benefits, Deductions, Taxes, Budgeting, Banks & Banking, Savings & Investments, Credit (Debt) and Insurance - are taught using games, simulations and additional interactive techniques to insure learning through practice. This course may qualify for E-360 credit with approval of Department Chair. 3 hours Lecture, Activities, and Discussion 3 Credits
This course introducers the student to the process of financial and retirement planning. The course looks into why there is a need for financial planning and explains the process from the data gathering stage through to the monitoring of the final plan. The course focuses special attention on the retirement planning process including sources of retirement funds and evaluating the risk of clients outliving their resources. The course also explains the regulatory and ethical issues around financial planning. Prereq/Corequisite Take BA 3126 and BA 3240 3 Credits
A study of the federal tax system, its history and significant federal legislation. The student reviews individual federal tax returns and tax planning procedures. The influence of taxes on business is also discussed. The student will prepare tax returns on a computer-based package.
BA 2224 - Principles of Accounting II and Junior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4239International Trade3
A study of the theory and practice of international trade and its application to current problems and policies, including such topics as tariffs, quotas, international payments, economic unions of foreign states, and foreign exchange.
BA 2210 - Microeconomics , BA 2017 - Principles of Marketing , BA 3127 - Finance , Senior status and completion of all Business core courses or with permission of instructor. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 4241Financing Sports Operations3
A study of financial concepts and their application to the sports environment, including analysis of obtaining public funding through financing sports activities, selling and pricing of sports tickets, sale of licensed products and services, sale of concessions, and exploring types of sponsorship benefits.
BA 2123 - Principles of Accounting I , BA 2224 - Principles of Accounting II , BA 3127 - Finance and Junior Status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 4242Cost Accounting3
A study of the various factors in cost relationships that effectively aid management in the efficient operation of business enterprises. Budgets and cost reports for various levels of management.
BA 2123 - Principles of Accounting I , BA 2224 - Principles of Accounting II 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4244Management Seminar3
Management Seminar is designed as an advanced capstone course for all business majors. This course represents an opportunity for all business majors to review, extend and apply all previous coursework completed in the business curriculum using strategic planning as a framework. This course will combine theory and practice, and will require active participation in a computer simulation game in which students will develop a cohesive strategy, formulate a business plan, “manage” a company, and report the results to a Board of Directors.
BA 3127 - Finance , BA 3129 - Operations Management , BA 2017 - Principles of Marketing and Senior Status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4247Advertising3
Planning, implementing, and evaluating advertising and sales promotion activities. Determining advertising objectives, selection of campaign themes and media, evaluating advertisements and campaigns, controlling advertising and promotion expenditures, the client-agency relationship, regulations and the social and economic effects of advertising.
BA 2017 - Principles of Marketing . 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
BA 4285Financial and Retirement Planning3
This course introduces the student to the process of financial and retirement planning. The course looks into why there is a need for financial planning and explains the process, from the data gathering stage ,through to the monitoring of the final plan. The course focuses special attention on the retirement planning process including sources of retirement funds and evaluating the risk of clients outliving their resources. The course also explains the regulatory and ethical issues around financial planning.
BA 3126 - Fundamentals of Investing and BA 3240 - Risk Management and Insurance . 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 4565Entrepreneurship in Practice3
An advanced course in organizing and operating a small business. Case studies and real-world application of entrepreneurship will be examined and analyzed. Course emphasis is on the final development and refinement of the business plan. The student will present his/her fully developed business plan.
Entrepreneurship Finance and BA 3360 - Law for Entrepreneurs . 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 credits
BA 4XX2Ethics in Business
Ethics are standards that people use to decide what is right and what is wrong. Businesses are run by people who may have standards that vary considerably both internally among its employees and externally compared to other businesses. Employees can face situations where their own moral standards seem to conflict with the company for which they work. This course is designed to help the student recognize the ethical issues in business situations and to develop a framework for making ethical choices.
A leader in business is an individual who influences a group to achieve a goal. Leadership is the art of influencing people by persuasion or example to follow a line of action. This course examines what causes business leaders to be successful or unsuccessful and how students can learn from these cases.
With more companies shifting their operations online, digital marketers are positioned to set the tone for how we shop, connect and share ideas across the globe. Companies everywhere need marketers who understand cultural and geographic nuances, and are capable of collaborating across differences. This program will help students develop the digital and intercultural skills needed to succeed in our interconnected, tech-driven world. Students will learn how to use Shopify, the leading global ecommerce platform for small businesses. Students will each build their own online ecommerce store. Then, students learn how to acquire customers for their online store using key social media channels and search tools such as Google, TikTok, and Instagram. Students can expect to work hands-on with companies like Bumble, Zillow and Noz Sunscreen as they learn cultural and geographical best practices related to ecommerce and digital marketing. Students will choose be able to choose among several synchronous LiveLab times. 6.00
With more companies shifting their operations online, digital marketers are positioned to set the tone for how we shop, connect and share ideas across the globe. Companies everywhere need marketers who understand cultural and geographic nuances, and are capable of collaborating across differences. This program will help students develop the digital and intercultural skills needed to succeed in our interconnected, tech-driven world. Students will learn how to use Shopify, the leading global ecommerce platform for small businesses. Students will each build their own online ecommerce store. Then, students learn how to acquire customers for their online store using key social media channels and search tools such as Google, TikTok, and Instagram. Students can expect to work hands-on with companies like Bumble, Zillow and Noz Sunscreen as they learn cultural and geographical best practices related to ecommerce and digital marketing. Students will choose be able to choose among several synchronous LiveLab times. 6.00
Data is a key component of the modern economy, and is dominating decision-making across all sectors. Companies, governments, and non-profits alike need data analysts who understand cultural and geographic nuances, and are capable of collaborating across differences. This program will help students develop the technical and intercultural skills needed to succeed in our interconnected, tech-driven world. Throughout the program students will develop the ability to collaborate on technical challenges in a diverse business environment and grapple with real-world case studies featuring international organizations. Students will analyze data using Excel, and present culturally-relevant visual data stories using Tableau. Students can expect to work hands-on projects from companies like Netflix, Spotify and the United Nations as they learn to apply skills to real-world situations. Students will choose be able to choose among several synchronous LiveLab times. 6.00
With big data sets being gathered across industries, data analysts possessing coding skills commonly used for analytics are in higher demand than ever before. Companies everywhere need data professionals who understand cultural and geographic nuances, and are capable of collaborating across differences. This program will help students develop the technical and intercultural skills needed to succeed in our interconnected, tech-driven world. Students will learn how to wrangle, visualize and analyze massive data sets using SQL and Python. To further develop their ability to succeed in the workforce, students will participate in group activities requiring collaboration and communication, and experience realistic virtual reality simulations of workplace interactions. Students can expect to work hands-on on projects from organizations like MOMA, Doordash, and YouTube as they learn to apply both technical and intercultural skills and articulate their learnings to a potential employer. Students will choose be able to choose among several synchronous LiveLab times. 6.00
