54 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.
BUS 0101INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the foundational concepts, functions, and practices that form the backbone of modern business operations. Students will explore key topics including business management, marketing, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, and the impact of globalization and technology on business. This course also emphasizes the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility in the business world. By examining real-world case studies and current events, students will gain practical insights into how businesses operate in a dynamic, global environment.
An introduction to the fundamentals and principles related to leading and managing organizations within the art world. Emphasis on developing students’ awareness of the relationship between management, the artist's creative output and the organizational mission. Topics include management theory and practice, organizational behavior, leadership and group dynamics, motivation, use of technology, legal and ethical considerations, risk management and compliance.
Exploration and examination of youth sport philosophy, administration and programming for youth, and current issues and events necessary to deliver youth sport activities within a variety of organizations. Youth sports is set apart from other recreational programs by the amount of learning that occurs during childhood and adolescence through the youth sport experience. This course will also address youth sport coaching, risk management and the role of the parent in youth sports.
BUS 0180Intro International Business 3 Humanities (GE)3
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Second Year/First Semester Second Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits ACC 0200 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS 0221 Statistics 2 3 BUS 0305 Intro to Finance 3 PHI 0270 Business Ethics 3
An introduction to the management and planning of personal finance. Topics include the personal financial planning process, the management of personal financial assets, which includes credit and debt management, purchasing decisions and insurance, investment of financial resources, and controlling future resources. No prerequisite. Offered as needed, fall semester.
A course providing a conceptual framework for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling through an examination of the theories and principles of management. Emphasis will be on group dynamics, motivation, communication, leadership, and conflict resolution and their application in the work environment. Offered fall semester.
This course is intended to help a broad base of people to become familiar with the basic building blocks of budget and finance. The course is designed to deal with the study of annual business budgeting processes including projections, forecasts, and reconciliation. Income statements, balance sheets, and budget cuts will also be studied.
Foreign Language I 3 Free Elective 3 Social Science (GE) 3 Free Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Third Year/First Semester Third Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits BUS 0240 MIS 3 BUS 0365 International Marketing 3 BUS 0320 Legal Env of Bus 3 BUS 0445 Supply Chain Mgmt 3
This course provides a brief overview of the history of microcomputers and comprehensive coverage of basic computer concepts. It is designed to help students to learn to use information technology to improve management process. The course illustrates how an information system can capture, transmit, and utilize information from diverse locations, different departments, and in various formats to lead to better decision making for solving business problems. Offered as needed. Students may request a placement test to determine if they can elect out of BUS-0240.
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Second Year/First Semester Second Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits ACC 0200 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS 0221 Statistics 2 3 BUS 0347 Sport Ldrship and Coaching 3 PHI 0270 Business Ethics 3 BUS 0220 Statistics I 3 BUS 0422 Sport Governance 3 Foreign Language I 3 Foreign Language II 3 Religious Studies (GE) 3 Theology (GE) 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Third Year/First Semester Third Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits BUS 0240 MIS 3 BUS 0432 Sport Event Management 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the nonprofit sector and provide them with the foundational knowledge they need to understand the role and purpose of nonprofit organizations in contemporary American Society.
Sustainability (GE) 3 Free Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Third Year/First Semester Third Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits ACC 0210 Int Acct I 3 ACC 0220 Int Acct II 3 BUS 0240 MIS 3 ACC 0350 Auditing 3
This course provides the student with exposure to comprehensive event planning, funding, and managing of sports events including those for professional, amateur, and collegiate sports events, and commercial, recreational, and club sports. 544
This course will provide students with psychological models about consumer cognitive and emotional processes and the social influences (e.g., reference groups, competition, and tipping points) within a business context. The course also explores how to manage practical business problems such as customer selection, customer complaints, loyalty problems, and advertising. Prerequisites: BUS 0350.
A study of the behavioral aspects of organizations at both individual and management levels and of the decision-making process, the role of stress, of leadership styles, conflict resolutions, and communications.
The objective of this course is to develop greater depth of financial skills and logical thought processes necessary to formulate and implement business decisions in a global environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have developed deeper understanding on issues related to firm valuation, capital structure and security issuances, payout policies, and decisions facing financial managers. We will analyze how financial managers make decisions within a framework that emphasizes information asymmetry and uncertainty simulating real world decisions making.
This course will introduce Coaching Leadership on a sports level but show how leadership relates to personal, business and everyday successes for individuals. Creating success in the sports arena, a leader has to communicate, in a way, to bring a set of individuals together to accomplish one common goal. To be a good leader and coach, one must motivate teamwork and reveal the powerful characteristics of success. Leadership can be universal and used in any walk of life. The best coaches are able to work through these barriers and develop systems that bring teammates together with a common purpose.
The course provides a framework to be able to understand the commonly used research methods used in marketing, showing how to conduct marketing research, how to analyze data and showing methods used in the evaluation of data.
This course provides a basic overview of the legal / moral/ ethical environment in that influences sports industry decisions. Topics include the examination of the roles of contracts, obligations, enforcement, judgements about right and wrong behavior among athletes, coaches, agents, owners, spectators, sponsors and others. Uses a case study model to examine the application of legal and ethical principles to a variety of sports industry matters.
The course provides an introduction to the challenges and scope of international marketing. Students will learn how to assess international marketing opportunities and avoid threats by studying the cultural, political and economic environment of global markets; and finally learn to develop international marketing strategies.
The course is an application of Marketing Principles to sports products and services. All topics in the sports marketing curriculum will be covered, including consumer behavior, market research, promotions, products, pricing, sponsorship and e-marketing.
A study of the functions and responsibilities of management in the area of strategic planning. The focus will be on the analytical and creative thought process whereby company, customer, and environment merge in achieving competitive advantage. 546
This course explores the many facets of consumer behavior. Participants will be exposed to and gain an understanding of the differing internal and external influences impacting consumer behavior. Course topics will focus on the following issues: consumers as individuals and decision-makers; social class and income levels; cultures and sub-cultures (religious, age, ethnic and race); personality traits and value systems and consumer sentiment post 9/11/01.
A course designed to provide and expand students’ knowledge of the different investments (stocks, bonds, money market securities and mutual funds), stock and bond markets, and the implementation and management of an investment portfolio. Emphasis is on the use of investment information in setting up and managing a portfolio using current stock, bond, and money market examples). Offered spring semester.
This course introduces the student to the power and politics of sport organizations in the U.S. and internationally. The basics of managerial activities necessary for governance in sport organizations and the structure and function of sport bodies will be explored. Current policy issues and the ethical questions they raise are investigated. This course provides an overview of the sport industry and will help the student understand their place in this exciting profession. Prerequisites: Sophomore status or above.
Fundamentals of Export-Import Operations is designed to provide students with practical knowledge and skills for a careers in international business operations. The course will focus on the nature of export-import businesses, international trade regulations, and international trade strategies.
This course emphasizes the diverse responsibilities of a financial manager, from determining the optimal sources of funds for a business enterprise to deciding the optimal use of assets in which that capital is invested. Financial tools discussed include capital budgeting, present value analysis, the mechanics of stock and bond issuance, receipt and disbursement of funds, credit management and inventory control.
Every organization makes a product or provides a service. Most organizations work together with a network of other manufacturers and service providers through supply chains. Supply Chain management involves managing organizations' supply chains to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage by providing quality products, outstanding customer service, and effective cost control. 547
Learners will begin to develop an understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures and lifestyles that contribute to organizations and communities. The impact of cultural diversity on personal and organizational effectiveness will be explored from both a leadership and management perspective. Students will build on this learning to understand the applications of diversity in the workplace as well as in their personal lives.
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of the human resource management system. Since all managers have human resource responsibilities, interrelationships of the various functions of human resource management will be examined. How these functions contribute to the success of an organization will also be explored. Course topics include an introduction to human resource management and the environment of human resource management analysis, planning and staffing, performance evaluation and compensation, training and development of human resources, labor relations, employee safety, health and quality of work life, and social responsibility in a culturally diverse workplace.
This course presents an overview of individual behavior, group behavior, and organizational structures and processes that impact the effectiveness of organizations. The course emphasizes the analysis and application of knowledge to improve performance and organizational effectiveness and to manage organizational change.
This course intends to provide learners with a forum for identifying, assessing, and analyzing the demographics that influence the workplace. Learners, using data from the US Census Bureau, international agencies, and their own workplaces, discuss and write about the multiple factors facing management, labor, and the community at large relative to employment. With 6.3 billion people worldwide, and the United States having a little less than 5 percent of that total population, it's critical for employers and employees to know demographics to plan and strategize with relevancy and reduced risk. This course takes a databased perspective toward the countless challenges and opportunities of a diverse workplace. Some of the issues learners discuss are the typical diversity demographics of age, gender, and race. Under the category of age, for example, learners identify and discuss the composition of a first-time workplace phenomenon, i.e., four distinct generations (Veterans, Baby Boomers, Generation X'ers, and Generation Y'ers (aka Millennials)) being in the workforce at the same time. In addition, this course addresses other demographics such as education, religion, and socio-economic influencers.
This course looks at the scope and practice of law in the global business market including a direct focus on economics, the law in relation to international commercial transactions, licensing procedures, tariffs and taxes, and other intricacies which are used to regulate international dealings between government entities or multinational initiatives. 548
Advanced work in a business area relative to a student’s own personal direction and development. The topic selected will be determined in consultation with the instructor.
This course surveys managerial principles, theory, and functions applicable to a variety of organizational settings and conditions. Specific techniques related to each of the managerial functions will be explored as well as general issues and trends that influence the practice of contemporary management.
This is an introduction to Job Growth and Development as influenced by Technology transfer in the Global Economy. The course will examine the cultural, economic and political factors affecting the global strategies of multinational corporations. While the course is presented from an American perspective, it develops principles and concepts applicable to international operations of globally dispersed firms in general. Understanding the cross-cultural evolution of technology and the competitive importance of trade and comparative national advantage is vital to the survival and success of any enterprise on the international stage. During the course, students will examine and apply some of the key concepts and processes that underlie the various strategies and tactics used in the transfer of jobs and technology around the world.
This course is a managerial approach to information systems concepts and applications for students. Computers have become a part of our lives. Managers have a responsibility to determine organizational needs, and work with professionals to design and implement information systems that meet those needs. The student will develop an understanding of the issues underlying information systems for planning, development and implementation.
This course introduces the American legal system with emphasis on legal process, civil dispute resolution, business law, contracts and government regulation of business and commerce.
This course provides students with skills to analyze data and apply concepts of statistical analysis and research in a business context. Students formulate conclusions from data using descriptive and inferential statistical methods and expand on knowledge of the underlying theory behind types of data, data sources, data organization, measures of central tendancy and variation, probability, and probability distributions. 549
The overall objective of the course is for participants to learn the fundamentals of developing credible research in all areas of business. Accordingly, this course is intended to provide a clear and practical methodology for creating research proposals, developing data collection plans, and evaluating research designs. Participants will develop and present, both orally and in written form, a credible research proposal for a problem or issue that is relevant to business.
This course focuses on previous business knowledge and courses to introduce students to real world problems dealing with strategic management in all types of organizations and policy formulation and implementation. This integration of knowledge will rely heavily on the students' previous learning in Business Research, Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Technology in Organizations, Financial Policy, Ethics, Marketing, and other courses. This course also concentrates on the organization's successful adaptation to its environment. Students apply qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis to integrating the management functional areas of the organization. There will be a strong emphasis on written, as well as oral, communication skills in developing and defending strategic plans.
