BUSI 105G. Introduction to Commerce
3 sem hrs
Modern commercial institutions and business methods are
examined. Analysis includes both domestic and global economic, social and
political considerations. U.S. economic history is also examined. May include
case study of a specific industry over time.
BUSI 211. Quantitative Methods I
2 sem hrs
An introduction to decision analysis using spreadsheets
and data management techniques, data analysis, and hypothesis testing of
multivariate data through inferential statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 106.
BUSI 212. Quantitative Methods II
2 sem hrs
An introduction to design analysis using probabilistic
and classical operations research techniques and through survey design and
testing. Prerequisite: MATH 106.
BUSI 218. Business Writing
2 sem hrs
Fundamentals of business writing and application to
professional business writing tasks. Assignments replicate typical business
cases and situations, including a report compiling, interpreting and documenting
research. Prerequisites: BUSI 105 and ECON 200.
BUSI 250. Special Topics.
May be repeated.
1–3 sem hrs
BUSI 290. International Business Practicum
2 sem hrs
A practical experience which combines the study of
international business and cultural differences that impact commerce. The course
will include both on-campus instruction and site visitations of business,
governmental, other commercial institutions and cultural sites outside the
United States. Prerequisites: BUSI 105, sophomore standing, and permission of
the instructor(s).
BUSI 305.
Administration and Organization
3 sem hrs
An examination of
the modern enterprise from the perspective of its internal operations and the
theory and practice of management. Prerequisites: BUSI 105, ACCT 203, and ECON
200 or permission of the instructor.
BUSI 306. Business Finance
3 sem hrs
An introduction to the principles of financing business,
integrated with a study of institutional finance. Covers current topics of
managerial finance, including capital management, the management of working
capital, capital budgeting, the acquisition of funds, and stock and bond
valuation. Prerequisites: ACCT 203 and ECON 200.
BUSI 307. Principles of Marketing
3 sem hrs
A basic study of the ways in which businesses determine
consumers’ needs and direct the flow of goods and services. Case analyses are
used to develop students’ problem-solving abilities. Prerequisite: BUSI 105 and
ECON 200.
BUSI 315. Negotiations
3 sem hrs
The theory and practice of negotiations as they are
practiced in a variety of settings. Relevant to a broad spectrum of negotiation
problems encountered in business, professional and personal matters. Opportunity
to develop bargaining skills experientially to understand negotiation in an
analytical framework. Emphasis on simulations, role playing and cases.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
BUSI 322. Legal Environment
of Business
3 sem hrs
An introduction to the history, structure, and procedure
of the American legal system and the legal environment of business.
BUSI 335. Human Resources
3 sem hrs
A survey course in human resource management. Focus on
strategic link between employment systems and organizational goals and core
competencies. Utilizes action oriented models to develop and implement
performance management practices in job design, hiring performance evaluation,
compensation, retention, and termination. Managerial skill building in employee
relations in emphasized in areas of feedback and conflict management. Exposure
to a variety of HRM techniques with an emphasis on practical implementation.
Prerequisite: BUSI 305 or permission of the instructor.
BUSI 345. Globalization and International
Management
3 sem hrs
Overview of current international business practices and
customs in context of the major political and economic systems of the world.
Prerequisite: ECON 200.
BUSI 350. Special Topics in Business
Administration.
3 sem hrs
May be repeated
for credit.
BUSI 356. Investments and Portfolio
Analysis
3 sem hrs
An introduction to security markets, security
instruments, and speculation opportunities with an emphasis in practical
investing. Emphasizes portfolio management. Prerequisite: BUSI 306.
BUSI 357. Marketing Management
3 sem hrs
A study of the role marketing managers play in meeting
management’s objectives. Integrated promotional programs are examined along with
the most widely utilized marketing tools. Prerequisites: BUSI 307 and BUSI 367.
BUSI 367. Advertising
3 sem hrs
Examines alternative communication techniques between
organizations and external consistencies. Students explore how and why
organizations plan, manage and monitor their marketing communications. Topics
include: advertising planning, media alternatives, the creative process, and
brand promotion. Marketing concepts are applied to understand contemporary,
successful integrated marketing communications. Student teams compete via a
simulated advertising competition. Prerequisite: BUSI 307.
BUSI
375. Leadership and Politics in Organizations
3 sem hrs
A study of the
relationship among leadership, politics, and authority in the creation,
organization, and administration of the enterprise. Prerequisite: Junior
standing.
BUSI 382. Commercial Law
3 sem hrs
Study of business law tailored for the CPA. Includes the
common law of contracts, an introduction to the Uniform Commercial Code, agency
law and negotiable instruments law.
BUSI 383.
Information Systems
3 sem hrs
(Cross-listed as ACCT 383) Study of the fundamentals of
accounting system design including an analysis of accounting applications within
functional areas of a firm, hardware and software applications, and the control
of computerized accounting systems. Prerequisites: ACCT 204 and BUSI 212.
ECON 390.
Independent Readings
1–3 sem hrs
Economic readings selected on an individual basis
supervised by a mentoring faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
BUSI 395. Business
in Context
3 sem hrs
The study of contemporary issues, industries or firms
related to a common theme. The theme, issue, industry, or firm will vary from
semester to semester depending upon the knowledge, expertise and interest of the
instructor. Emphasis on applying economic, marketing, financial, management,
accounting, and legal analysis to the operation of the issues under examination.
Possible industries include: professional sports, beverages, movies, music,
communication, computer technology, health care, higher education, and
automobiles. Prerequisites: Junior standing, ECON 200, BUSI 105 or permission of
the instructor.
BUSI 400. Internship
3 sem hrs
An off-campus experience working in a professional
managerial environment under the supervision of a mentor. Prerequisites: BUSI
305 and BUSI 306 or 307; and permission of the instructor.
BUSI 404. Seminars in Business
3 sem hrs
Includes such topics as operations/production management,
marketing channels and futures markets, and human relations. Prerequisite: BUSI
305 or permission of the instructor.
BUSI 405. Strategy and Structure
3 sem hrs
A study of the modern enterprise which focuses on the
formulation and implementation of its strategy with particular attention to the
relationship between the strategy and the larger society in which the enterprise
operates. Prerequisites: Senior standing, BUSI 305, 306, 307, and ECON 300 or
301; or permission of the instructor.
BUSI 406.
Entrepreneurial Business Strategy
3 sem hrs
A hands-on capstone
experience designed to apply and integrate accounting, management, marketing,
and finance using simulations or business plan formation.
BUSI 409. International Business Strategy
3 sem hrs
A study of the modern business enterprise in a global
context. Focuses on the formulation and implementation of business strategy with
a particular emphasis on the relationship between the strategy and the
international environment within which the business operates. Emphasis on a
synthesis of management, economics, accounting, marketing, and finance in the
global context of the multi-national firm. Prerequisites: BUSI 305, 306, 307 and
senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
BUSI 410. Political Economy and Commerce Honors I.
1 sem hr
Participation in a joint student/faculty discussion of
contemporary accounting management or economic policy issues using political
economy methodology and analysis. To be taken in the spring semester of junior
year. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
BUSI 411. Political Economy and Commerce Honors II
1 sem hr
Research on contemporary accounting management or
economic policy issue using political economy methodology and analysis. To be
taken in the fall semester of senior year. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
BUSI 412. Political Economy and Commerce Honors III
1 sem hr
Leadership and presentation in joint student/faculty
discussion of contemporary management or economic policy issues using political
economy methodology and analysis. To be taken in the spring semester of senior
year. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
BUSI 420. Independent Study.
May be repeated for credit. 1–3
sem hrs