36 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.
This course introduces students to a wide variety of areas in business, including economics, finance, accounting, marketing, business law, management, entrepreneurship, forms of business organizations, social responsibility, and business ethics. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course explores professional business communication, including written, verbal, and digital strategies. Students will develop clear and concise business messages, professional emails, reports, and presentations while enhancing interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. Topics include audience analysis, business writing conventions, active listening, and workplace communication technologies. By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate effectively in various business settings. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course explores fundamental management processes, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. By analyzing real-world cases and examples, students will develop a practical understanding of managerial roles and decision-making. The course emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership within organizational settings. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course introduces students to fundamental accounting concepts, including transaction analysis, journal entries, and financial statements in a manual environment. Areas covered include the general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and accounts payable and receivable. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 133
This course builds on financial accounting principles and introduces students to the use of accounting information for internal planning, decision-making, and control. Topics include cost behavior, budgeting, performance evaluation, and relevant costing. Emphasis is placed on practical application through case analysis and problem-solving. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): BUS 211 Financial Accounting
This course prepares the student to integrate critical contemporary issues in strategic management with key learning from business curriculum courses. It concentrates on casework and a team approach to learning, focusing on critical thinking. It is designed with an applied perspective and highlights significant emerging trends in strategic management. It is intended to provide learners with the business skills and knowledge transfer that prepares them for further baccalaureate learning and on-the-job implementation of corporate, business, and functional strategies. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
Effective interpersonal skills are essential for professionals as they communicate, collaborate, and negotiate with other individuals and groups within and outside an organization. Successful learners develop the professional interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, conflict management, and dispute resolution skills necessary for success in today’s complex business environments. This complexity includes elements such as the workforce's social, cultural, and economic diversity in domestic and global environments. Learners apply these skills in a series of scenarios related to personnel, team, contractual, procedural, change, and other stakeholder concerns. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides an overview of key human resource management (HRM) functions in business organizations. Students will explore topics such as recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, performance management, and labor relations. The course emphasizes legal and ethical considerations, workplace diversity, and the strategic role of HR in business success. By the end of the course, students will understand the fundamental principles of HRM and how they contribute to organizational effectiveness. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 134
This is a course in which the main functions, institutions, and marketing concepts are studied. This course provides students with an understanding of the marketing function. Topic areas include the traditional areas of product, price, promotion, and placement—plus the growth of ethnic marketing and marketing ethics. Case studies are used to relate lecture topics to the real business world. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course examines the contemporary legal environment as it relates to business. The topics covered are the origins of law and the legal system, business ethics and social responsibility, contracts, agency relationships, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course explores the concepts of financial management in all types of organizations. Students are introduced to understanding and analyzing financial statements, the management of cash flow, the idea of financial risk and return, the importance of the time value of money, the concept of organizational budgeting and capital structure, and the cost of capital. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of microeconomics, focusing on the behavior of individuals, households, and firms in various market structures. Topics include supply and demand, price determination, elasticity, consumer choice, production and cost analysis, and the role of government in a market economy. Students will explore how economic decisions are made at the micro level and their impact on resource allocation and market efficiency. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides students with an overview of macroeconomics, including exploring fundamental economic concepts and economic systems. Students will be exposed to the concepts of income formation, the fluctuations in economic systems, money, banking, and fiscal policies. Additionally, students will study the theory of economic growth and development, comparative economic systems, and financial stabilization policies. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): None PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 135
Whether an inventory, nursing, quality, human resources manager, or a professional in another field, knowing what information is needed to make a decision and how to analyze that information is critical. Learners explore methods to determine what information is needed and the types and sources required for different decisions encountered in their major field of study. Using pre-selected or researched qualitative and quantitative data sources relevant to their areas, learners select appropriate data, apply qualitative and quantitative analytics, and interpret the initial results. Microsoft Excel and Word are required for this course. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): MTH 207 (Statistics)
A solid business plan is needed to launch a new business, operate a current organization, or expand operations. Students will study and create and fully integrated business plan. Areas covered include product or service overview, establishing and defining goals, market and situational analysis, strategy and implementation, financial plan and forecasting, and organization and management team. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): CAPSTONE COURSE—MUST BE TAKEN AT END OF PROGRAM
Design thinking examines creative and critical thinking that enables information sharing and organizing ideas for problem-solving. It promotes better decision-making and improved knowledge management. This course challenges students to question the status quo and rethink transformative solutions and business processes. Topics will include the design thinking approach, systems thinking, data analysis, and the design thinking stages. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course covers the process and theory of total quality management, emphasizing the total quality approach, ethics and corporate responsibility, strategic alliances, quality culture, employee empowerment, leadership and change, team building, effective communication, and tools and techniques. Students understand how continuous improvement of people, processes, products/services, and environments can enhance the process and outcomes of project management. Students have the opportunity to develop practical total quality management skills as they apply theory and practice to real-world cases. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 136
Significant elements of project resource management and the broader context of this critical planning function. Students learn that sound resource management is essential in developing a sustainable competitive advantage in the emerging global marketplace. Primarily focuses on operations and productivity, resources in project management, product design, process strategy, layout strategy, human resources and job design, supply chain, inventory management, and scheduling. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This advanced course provides a comprehensive analysis of supply chain systems in both service and manufacturing contexts. Students examine the strategic integration of people, processes, technologies, and partners across the supply chain. Topics include supply chain design, capacity planning, demand forecasting, procurement, logistics, inventory control, and sales and operations planning. The course emphasizes sustainable, ethical, and legally compliant practices in global supply chain environments. Case studies and simulations challenge students to optimize supply chain performance while aligning operations with organizational strategy. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
Applied Project Management
This advanced course explores the complex dynamics of individual, group, and organizational behavior within diverse business environments. Emphasizing evidence-based management and applied theory, students analyze topics such as motivation, leadership styles, organizational culture, decision-making, team dynamics, and conflict resolution. Through case studies and real-world applications, students evaluate behavioral challenges and develop strategies to improve organizational effectiveness. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 137
This course will explore taking a product or service from concept to market while examining the crucial stages in between. Students will study the new product process and the development of opportunities. Concept generation and testing will also be introduced as students analyze the market demand and potential profitability. Finally, students will examine the importance of solid product development and the essentials of a successful new product launch. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This advanced course examines the challenges and opportunities businesses face in the global marketplace. Students explore international trade theories, global economic environments, foreign direct investment, cross-cultural management, and international marketing and finance. Emphasis is placed on understanding how cultural, legal, political, and economic differences affect business strategy and operations across borders. Case studies and real-world examples prepare students to navigate complex global business issues and make informed decisions in an international context. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This advanced course integrates key concepts from management, marketing, finance, and operations to examine how organizations develop and implement effective business strategies. Students engage in strategic analysis, competitive positioning, and decision-making using real-world case studies and simulations. Emphasis is placed on aligning strategy with organizational capabilities, industry dynamics, and global market forces. The course fosters critical thinking and problem-solving as students assess internal and external environments to formulate and evaluate comprehensive strategic plans. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): None
This advanced course explores the process of launching and managing successful new ventures. Students learn to identify opportunities, assess market potential, acquire funding, and develop sustainable business models. Through case analysis and hands-on projects, students craft a comprehensive business plan that integrates strategy, marketing, operations, and financial planning. Emphasis is placed on innovation, risk analysis, and the execution of entrepreneurial ideas in competitive environments. PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 138
This advanced course examines the ethical responsibilities of businesses and their leaders in a global society. Students explore frameworks for ethical decision-making, stakeholder theory, and the role of corporate governance, transparency, and accountability. Topics include ethical leadership, environmental sustainability, social impact, diversity and inclusion, and the integration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into strategic planning. Through case studies and real-world examples, students evaluate how ethical and socially responsible practices influence organizational success and public trust. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This advanced course explores foundational and contemporary leadership theories and their application in organizational settings. Students examine leadership styles, emotional intelligence, ethical decision- making, and the dynamics of influence, motivation, and team development. Emphasis is placed on self- assessment, reflection, and the development of a personal leadership philosophy. Through case studies, experiential activities, and leadership simulations, students gain practical skills to lead effectively in diverse and evolving business environments. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This advanced course equips students with the financial tools and analytical frameworks needed to make informed managerial decisions. Topics include financial statement analysis, budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital, risk assessment, and investment decision-making. Emphasis is placed on interpreting financial data to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and long-term value creation. Students apply concepts through case studies and real-world business scenarios to develop sound financial strategies in a managerial context. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This advanced course explores the strategic integration of environmental, social, and economic sustainability into organizational practices. Students analyze how sustainability initiatives can drive innovation, improve stakeholder relationships, and contribute to long-term profitability. Emphasis is PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 139
This advanced course examines the design, operation, and improvement of systems that produce goods and services. Students explore process analysis, capacity planning, work design, quality management, and supply chain coordination, with an emphasis on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The course also addresses operations strategy in both domestic and global contexts, including ethical and sustainable practices. Through case studies and applied projects, students learn to align operations with organizational goals and competitive advantage. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This advanced course explores innovation as a strategic driver of organizational growth and competitive advantage. Students examine models, types, and processes of innovation, including disruptive innovation, open innovation, and business model transformation. Emphasis is placed on the role of organizational culture, leadership, and systems in fostering innovation. Through case studies and applied projects, students analyze how businesses create value through new products, services, and processes, and how they adapt or redesign outdated models to thrive in dynamic markets. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course offers students a supervised work experience in their major field, enabling them to apply accumulated knowledge in business administration within a professional setting. Students are responsible for securing an employer's cooperation and preparing a learning contract. Enrollment requires departmental approval. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 (180 hours) Prerequisite(s): MUST BE TAKEN AT END OF PROGRAM / BUS 305 serves as an alternative
This advanced course provides a strategic and analytical approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risk in service and manufacturing environments. Students critically evaluate risk management frameworks, quantitative models, and decision-making tools to analyze and respond to operational threats. Emphasis is placed on integrating operational risk management with quality PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 140
Digital Marketing
Venture management is a business management discipline that explores strategic planning and execution of strategy. There is a focus on innovation and support for individuals and organizations in growth areas such as new products or new and emerging markets. Key topics will include new venture opportunities, planning, and growth management. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
Healthcare Administration
Source: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
