A first course in business administration for students. Provides students with a basic understanding of business and the role it plays in American society and the world economy. Provides an introduction to the functional areas and language of business.

A study of special topics.

Introduces marketing as a vital business activity in the American economy. Describes the marketing environment, marketing analysis and strategy, and the marketing program. (writing intensive)

A survey of the primary functions of management including planning, organizing, coordinating, leading and controlling. Emphasis on the importance of management as it relates to the various functional areas of both manufacturing and service businesses.

Survey of the legal system and its impact on organizational activities and personal business; the judicial system; governmental regulation; contracts; torts; common law; the international legal environment.

Prerequisite: ACC 201, 202; CIS 195; ECO 211, 212; Junior standing

Principles of corporate finance including analysis of financial statements, ratio analysis, and the statement of cash flows; capital budgeting; risk and return; stocks and bonds; cost of capital; financial institutions; securities markets; international finance.

Prerequisites: BUS 206

Study of organizational behavior of individuals and the collective behavior of humans in organizations; emphasis on development of managerial skills, interpersonal communication, behavioral dimensions of decision making, motivation, leadership, and organizational development. (writing intensive)

Prerequisite: CIS 195

Identifies managerial/organizational information needs. Describes the role of Information Systems in management, including current professional practices and methodologies. Includes presentation of systems theory, decision theory, organizational models, types of IS, IS planning, and IS development.

Prerequisite: BUS 308, CIS 195

Concepts and methods associated with attracting, developing, and maintaining an effective work force: government legislation; human resource planning; recruitment and selection; performance evaluation; compensation and benefits; labor relations.

Prerequisite: BUS 205; CIS 195; Junior standing

Advertising principles; advertising campaigns; budgets; agencies; media; sales promotion.

Prerequisite: ACC 201, 202; CIS 195; ECO 212; MAT 213

Introduction to design, operation, and control of systems by which material, labor, and capital are combined to produce goods and services; application of analytical decision making techniques such as linear programming, forecasting, and decision theory; topics include capacity planning, quality management, facility design, production planning, project management.

Prerequisites: BUS 205, 307; CIS 195

Survey of the small business in the private sector; the role of small business in the American economy; financial, marketing, and operations issues; the business plan; small business in the international environment; case studies.

Prerequisite: BUS 307; MAT 213

Concepts and methods related to securities and financial investments; investment alternatives; securities and financial markets; risk assessment; stocks and bonds; technical analysis and market efficiency; commodities and financial futures; real estate; precious metals; portfolio management.

Prerequisite: BUS 308; CIS 195

Psychological, sociological, economic, and other dimensions of consumers and their environments.

Prerequisites: BUS 205, 307, 308

Management of organizations operating in an international environment with emphasis on cross-cultural issues; differences in attitudes and behaviors; organization structure; environmental considerations; joint venture and host country concerns.

Prerequisites: BUS 307, 308

Examine the dynamic nature of business-society conflicts. Analyze the concept of stakeholders and stakeholder management. Case discussion within an analytical framework to address issues in a broader societal context.

Prerequisites: BUS 307, 308

Application of business concepts and methods to solve real business problems through consulting and counseling business owners and managers; case analyses, project reports, and presentations.

Prerequisites: BUS 205, 307, 308; Senior standing

Strategic planning in the business environment; implementation of strategy and policy in operations, marketing, finance, and human resource management functions; extensive use of case analysis. (writing intensive)

Prerequisite: BUS 481

A continuation of BUS 481 devoted to case analysis and study of organizational environments and major issues facing organizations. (writing and presentation intensive)

Prerequisites: BUS 205, 307, 308 and at least a 3.0 overall grade-point average

A student pursues a topic or project of mutual interest with a faculty member. An extensive written report is required. A written proposal for the independent study project must be approved in advance of the beginning of the semester for which academic credit is expected.

Prerequisites: BUS 307, 308

A supervised work experience in an approved setting; extensive written report. A written proposal for the internship must be approved in advance of the beginning of the semester for which academic credit is expected.

Prerequisites: BUS 205, 307, 308 and permission of instructor

Specialized and advanced topics in business administration and management.