62 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.
Instructor consent Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1 This co-curricular student organization provides pro bono consulting services to businesses and not-for-profits. Experiential learning draws from business fields, such as marketing, finance, accounting, e-commerce, database management, business strategy, and human resources. In addition to working on various projects, students gain experience managing the organization. Students must participate in a competitive application process in order to participate.
BUS 1905Selected Topics in Business Administration3-4
Topical coverage of areas in business administration, based on the interests of the instructor and students. Topics vary from year to year and are announced prior to registration. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Prerequisite varies with topic.
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
4
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Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Business analytics allows for the conversion of raw data into actionable real-world insights. We’ll build a foundation of knowledge in the fundamentals of statistics and data science using business data to formulate key metrics. We’ll use a programming language to summarize and visualize data, interpret patterns, infer population parameters, explore relationships among variables, and make forecasts. No prior programming experience is expected. BUS 2002 will count towards the statistics requirement of both the business administration and accounting majors (currently also satisfied by POL 2002 , ECON 2002 , etc.). It will also count towards the statistics requirement of the Data Science minor. Due to contact overlap, students may take only one of the following courses for degree credit : BUS 2002, POL 2002 , ECON 2002 . Students who have already taken CBSC 2500 should not take any of these other courses.
This course provides a realistic balance between communication theory and business practice emphasizing business writing, oral presentations, nonverbal communication, cross-cultural communication, the small-group process, and the impact of ethics and technology in a business setting. Students will practice several different types of business communication individually and collaboratively, including reports, memos/emails, pitches, and presentations. To excel in this course, you will not only need to create appropriate business communications but also be able to explain your choices according to the principles we will discuss.
ECON 100 or ECON 1001 , and at least sophomore class standing. Credits: 3 A study of management in modern organizations. This course examines the factors which influence individual, group, and firm behavior in the context of the workplace. Topics covered include individual differences, motivation, leadership, business ethics, group behavior, decision making, and organizational design and change. Preference to BSADM majors, and minors in entrepreneurship or arts management during first round of registration.
This undergraduate course examines ethical issues associated with business practice from the individual, organizational, and institutional levels. As noted by the AACSB International, it is essential for business students to understand the symbiotic relationship between business and society. The actions of business leaders affect not only themselves, but also customers, employees, investors, suppliers, governments, citizens, and communities. Moreover, their choices can either enhance or undermine trust in business and in capitalism more broadly. By defining the purpose of a business in terms of its social context, the various broader impacts on different communities and on the environment can be better understood and evaluated. To that end, the primary goal of this course is that students be able to apply ethical principles and values to make informed business decisions. During first round of registration, preference will be given to: BSADM majors, LJS and Arts Management minors.
BUS 2200 Credits: 3 Uncertainty abounds. Will AI usher in an era of peace and prosperity or will we be servants to our robot overlords? Given human biases, can one even make a rational decision? In this interdisciplinary class, drawing on the psychology that underpins decision sciences, we will explore how to more effectively plan for and make sense of a fast-changing business, financial, technological and political landscape.
BUS 3221Managing Artificial Intelligence3
In an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, “Managing AI” dissects its transformative impact on business and society. The course examines AI from multiple angles: the technological infrastructure, the commercial and geopolitical forces shaping its development, and its profound implications for business and social structures. Through dynamic, hands-on projects, students move from theory to practice, developing the skills to lead in this fast-changing landscape. Projects challenge students to perform a strategic investment analysis, critique corporate AI adoption, design AI-native business models, use AI for their professional development, and communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences. This course prepares students to navigate AI’s commercial complexities and societal shifts with an informed, strategic vision.
Instructor consent. Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 4 Nature and contributions of the elements of marketing communications (e.g., advertising, sales promotions, the Web) in creating brand equity and stimulating demand. A project-oriented course with an emphasis on the strategic application of concepts resulting in an integrated communication plan for products and/or services. Course has a complementary lab component to teach technical skills and reinforce concepts via practicum.
Instructor consent Credits: 4 This course is designed to provide selected students (5-6) who have already taken BUS 3320 - Integrated Marketing Communications (“AdClass”) with insight and practice in leadership in an applied creative environment as well as increased mastery in a particular field related to advertising. Students in BUS 3321 will serve as the leaders (“advisors”) to students (“teammates”) enrolled in the BUS 3320 , guiding the project from the initial case study to final communication plan as contained in a submitted plans book and presentation.
At least sophomore class standing. Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 3 Explores the business of entertainment, with a focus on the artist as entrepreneur. Students study the ecosystem of the entertainment industry, answering questions such as how deals are made, how projects get greenlit, and who owns the rights to an individual’s art and AI. The class works with real-world independent artists in finding rogue digital marketing approaches for clients with limited budgets.
At least sophomore class standing. Credits: 3 Looks at the way social media can be harnessed for brand building, social impact storytelling, or grassroots marketing. This course specifically focuses on user engagement, audience analysis, and effective design as a way to drive analytics.
At least sophomore class standing. Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 3 This course focuses on how to use design thinking to analyze problems and opportunities. The course is rooted in human-centered and ethical design considerations. The content draws heavily from creative writing, studio art, psychology, theater, and branding to help students engage in empathetic design solutions. The course follows the design thinking process developed by IDEO and follows through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Open to both majors and non-majors.
BUS 2300 Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 3 This course focuses on how to use a variety of marketing research tools to collect and analyze data, and report results to clients. Collection covers secondary data, surveys, and experiments. Analytical tools primarily will focus on linear regression, logistic regression, and MANOVA/ANOVA.
An examination of the moral and ethical issues associated with management policy and executive decisions. The course examines the basic approaches to moral reasoning, macro-moral issues concerning the justice of economic systems, and micro-moral issues, such as the following: conflict of interest, whistle blowing, discrimination in employment, product safety, environment, and advertising. During first round of registration, preference will be given to: BSADM & ACCT majors, LJS and Arts Management minors.
This course integrates the disciplines of international business and strategic management to study emerging economies. The course adopts both a macro-level approach to examine the overall country environment and a microlevel approach to understand the strategies adopted by firms operating in these countries. Topics covered include opportunities and threats in emerging economies, differences between emerging and developed economies, innovation, and technological catch-up. This Spring Term course will end with a site visit to International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington D.C. The goal of this visit is to understand how these two supranational organizations are engaged in emerging economies.
An introduction to the law governing the relations between individuals and businesses in commerce, with a focus on exploring issues faced by both established businesses as well as innovation-driven startups. Topics are selected from the law governing business torts, contracts, products liability, intellectual property, employment law, and government regulation of business. Additional selected topics may be chosen in accordance with the interest of course participants. Assignments apply legal theories and legal ethics to actual business disputes and hypothetical situations. During first round of registration, preference will be given to: BSADM & ACCT majors, LJS, and Arts Management minors.
This course is an introduction to intellectual property law. The readings, class work, and assignments will provide students with a working knowledge of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Within each of these areas, students will learn about the methods for acquiring IP protection, the nature and scope of the rights protected, the remedies and enforcement methods when those rights are violated, and other important issues that should be considered in creating and managing those rights. During first round of registration, preference will be given to: BSADM & ACCT majors, LJS, and Arts Management minors.
BUS 2300 , FIN 2000 , and at least junior class standing. Credits: 3 A capstone course designed to expose students to a strategic perspective on global issues that impact the firm. Integrative in that it draws on concepts from functional disciplines (e.g., finance, marketing, accounting) in the diagnosis, analysis, and resolution of complex business situations. Practical problem-solving skills are emphasized. Case analysis and/or computer simulation are used extensively in oral presentations and written cases.
BUS 3805The Nature of the Modern Firm: Corporate Strategy and M&A3
This course delves into the complexities of corporate strategy, focusing on critical areas such as diversification, strategic alliances, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and the intricacies of M&A. By combining theoretical knowledge with real-world case studies and practical exercises, the course aims to develop students’ analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills. Students will engage in various activities, including group discussions, case study analyses, simulations, and project work, to apply the concepts learned in class to real-world business scenarios. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, formulate, and implement effective corporate strategies, and to understand the complexities and challenges of M&A activities in the global business landscape.
Offered from time to time when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit. Prerequisites may vary by topic. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
4
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Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Instructor consent. Credits: 4 These upper-level courses cover topics of current interest in business administration for which international travel provides a unique opportunity for enhancing understanding. Emphasis changes from year to year.
BUS 3915Comparative Sustainability Analytics in Practice4
Instructor consent. Credits: 1 The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest. Credits may not be used toward the major requirements in business administration.
Instructor consent. Credits: 2 The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest. Credits may not be used toward the major requirements in business administration.
Instructor consent. Credits: 3 The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest. Credits may not be used toward the major requirements in business administration.
BUS 4201Directed Research in Business Administration1
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
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Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Instructor consent. Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1 This course allows students to independently examine a current research issue in the broad field of business administration. Students will work directly with a faculty member on a current research project and will assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection and analysis; literature review and theory development; writing and dissemination of research findings as appropriate.
BUS 4202Directed Research in Business Administration2
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Instructor consent. Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 2 This course allows students to independently examine a current research issue in the broad field of business administration. Students will work directly with a faculty member on a current research project and will assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection and analysis; literature review and theory development; writing and dissemination of research findings as appropriate.
BUS 4203Directed Research in Business Administration3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Instructor consent Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 3 This course allows students to independently examine a current research issue in the broad field of business administration. Students will work directly with a faculty member on a current research project and will assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection and analysis; literature review and theory development; writing and dissemination of research findings as appropriate.
