University of Virginia's College at Wise · Courses
BUS
26 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 1350Keys To Success3
Credit(s) 3 Arising from the tradition of American entrepreneurship, the material for this course was developed by Napoleon Hill from the thoughts of many of the turn-of-the-century business leaders who played a significant role in shaping the destiny of America and the world. Andrew Carnegie so strongly believed in the existence of universal principles of success and achievement that he sponsored the research of Hill. This course examines concepts and principles that when properly applied, lead to personal achievement and self-actualization. Cross-listed with LDS 1350 .
Credit(s) 3 An introductory survey course of business and commerce. Topics include entrepreneurship, business organization and ownership, the economic, legal, and social environments of business, the function and integration of accounting, finance, management, marketing, human resources, and information systems; social and ethical issues of business. Prerequisites None
Credit(s) 3 An introduction to spreadsheet analysis used in typical business applications. Topics include fundamentals of spreadsheet operation, using spreadsheets to solve quantitative problems in business, and creating spreadsheet reports.
Credit(s) 3 An introduction to applied quantitative methods used in business using statistical software. Topics include creating exhibits and charts of descriptive statistics for quantitative business analysis; creating point and interval parameter estimates for samples; conducting hypothesis test using sample data; conduction analysis of variance; and conducting regression analysis for typical business applications using MS Excel other software such as SPSS and R to complete quantitative analysis tasks typically encountered in business. Prerequisites BUS 2110 and MTH 1180
Credit(s) 3 An introduction to the theory of managing organizations. The course is organized around the classic four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Topics focus on recent developments and trends in management theory and practice within each of these functions.
Credit(s) 1-3 Special topics courses include courses that address current or timely topics, that are in “pilot” phase before being offered on an ongoing basis, or that are known to be a one or two time offering. Special topics courses can vary from term to term.
Credit(s) 3 An introduction to practical use of MS Office applications used in typical business environments. Topics include using Microsoft Word for written business communication, including composing letters, job applications, resumes, research papers, and newsletters. Students also learn to design, create, and present effective slide show presentations using Microsoft Power Point. Prerequisites ENG 1010
Credit(s) 3 A study of emerging online technologies, trends and their influence on the marketplace of electronic commerce. Topics include revenue models, online payments, how to market on the Web, online auctions, online security, fraud, identity theft, ethics, and legal issues. Prerequisites MKT 2020
Credit(s) 3 A study of principles of project management. Topics include project proposal, planning, task scheduling, execution, evaluation, and team management of large- and small-scale projects. Prerequisites BUS 2110 and BUS 2310
Credit(s) 3 This course provides students with effective tools for measuring and assessing project risks throughout the project lifecycle. Upon completion, students will gain a better understanding of practices used to assess, manage, and mitigate risks. Emphasis is placed on managing risks associated with project changes and risks associated with information technology projects. Students will learn how to conduct risk assessment with the project team.
Credit(s) 3 An up-to-date, business-oriented overview of information systems. The course purpose is to help students attain a basic understanding of information technology (IT), develop a framework for analyzing business needs, evaluate IT solutions, define project goals and understand a project’s impact on the organization. This is not a course about hands-on use of computers. Prerequisites BUS 2110
Credit(s) 3 An introduction to computer-based information systems security. Topics include identifying potential risks for data loss or unauthorized, legal liabilities of security breaches, risk mitigation, and management Prerequisites BUS 2110 and BUS 3120
Credit(s) 3 An overview of international business with a focus on global business using economic theories and concepts of international trade. Topics include contemporary global business, factors affecting global business, international monetary systems and financial markets, and multinational corporations. This course also explores gains from trade and patterns of international trade using economic analysis.
Credit(s) 3 A study and survey of the general rules of law that determine the rights and liabilities of persons engaged in business activities. Topics include contracts, agency, and commercial instruments.
Credit(s) 3 Further study of the laws of business. Topics include property, security devices, legal forms of business organizations, estates, bankruptcy, and government and business.
Credit(s) 3 A study of the processes of entrepreneurship including principles of accounting, finance, and budgeting to facilitate successful startup and continuing operation of new business ventures. Topics include challenges of startup, creating a business plan, acquiring early-stage financing, and managing cash flow. Prerequisites BUS 2310 and MKT 2020
Credit(s) 1-3 Special topics courses include courses that address current or timely topics, that are in “pilot” phase before being offered on an ongoing basis, or that are known to be a one or two time offering. Special topics courses can vary from term to term.
Credit(s) 1-3 This course offers students a supervised field experience in an area of interest in the business field. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher and must receive permission from the instructor prior to the start of the internship. A minimum of 40 working hours per credit hour in structured job rotation tasks and/or projects not previously performed will be required. Approval of the application prior to the start of the internship, a final written paper based on the internship experience, and a performance evaluation document by the intern’s immediate supervisor at the end of the internship will also be required. International internships are also possible. Prerequisites A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and instructor’s approval.
Credit(s) 3 This course, Artificial Intelligence in Business, explores the foundational and advanced applications of AI within various business domains. This course will cover essential AI tools and strategies, including machine learning, neural networks, big data, and their practical uses in business contexts like customer service, marketing, finance, and supply chain management. The course also emphasizes AI-driven decision-making, ethics, and governance, preparing students to implement AI solutions to drive innovation and efficiency across industries. Prerequisites BUS 2250 Introduction to Business Analytics
Credit(s) 1-3 Special topics courses include courses that address current or timely topics, that are in “pilot” phase before being offered on an ongoing basis, or that are known to be a one or two time offering. Special topics courses can vary from term to term.
Credit(s) 3 The department’s senior capstone course for all business administration majors. Students work with their advisor to determine the appropriate content and format for the Business Capstone course. For this option, the course requires students to develop business strategy, execute tactics, analyze competitors, and respond to computer-generated problems, opportunities, and changes in the operating environment. Students work in teams as the company’s executive managers; student teams compete against other teams worldwide. Faculty instructors function as business consultants to student teams. Students learn by doing; learning how to run a company by making operating decisions for a simulated company using a sophisticated software application. For some students the Business Capstone course may be a case study course. For some students the Business Capstone course may be writing a complete business plan suitable for financing from venture capitalists or a bank. For some students the Business Capstone course may be conducting a research project that produces a publishable paper. For some students Business Capstone may be a structured internship guided by a faculty member. For all business administration majors Business Capstone requires oral and written presentations; students also complete the department’s comprehensive capstone examination as part of the course requirements. Prerequisites Final senior semester; BUS 2250
