Business Administration
BUS 253. Business Computer Applications. 3 hours. Offered On Sufficient Demand.
Covers theory and application of productivity applications. Students will learn to be proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software used in business. Students cannot receive credit in their major for both this course and CIS 161 Computer Applications.
BUS 254. Business Technology. 3 hours. F., Sp.
A study of business information technology solutions. This course will emphasize emerging trends as they relate to system hardware, system software, and telecommunications. The course will also include exercises in spreadsheet and database applications to reinforce the information system concepts and to increase their working knowledge of the application software.
BUS 299A. Career Readiness I. 1 hour. Sp.
This course is intended to help the student develop an appreciation for the value and honor of well-performed work; to develop a strong personal work ethic and to begin planning a chosen career path. Securing an internship position for the following summer is encouraged. Completion of this course is required to be considered for the Next Level Scholarship I.
BUS 351. Business Communication. (W) 3 hours. Su., F., Sp.
Students will study and practice the principles, strategies, and techniques of effective written, oral, and digital business communication. Synthesis of ethics, logic, psychology, and the art of written communication. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.
BUS 352A. Free Enterprise Education. 3 hours. Offered On Sufficient Demand.
Course for the student who wishes to help design, organize, and implement programs that educate the campus, local community, and surrounding counties about various aspects of the free enterprise system. Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor.
BUS 352B. Free Enterprise Education. 2 hours. Offered On Sufficient Demand.
Course for the student who wishes to help design, organize, and implement programs that educate the campus, local community, and surrounding counties about various aspects of the free enterprise system. Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor.
BUS 352C. Free Enterprise Education. 1 hour. Offered On Sufficient Demand.
Course for the student who wishes to help design, organize, and implement programs that educate the campus, local community, and surrounding counties about various aspects of the free enterprise system. Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor.
BUS 353. Special Events Management. 3 hours. Offered On Sufficient Demand.
A study of the special event planning process. Topics include formulation of goals, needs assessment, selection and design of one-time or on-going events, coordinating, generating revenue, marketing, obtaining sponsorships, managing risks, providing security, implementing plans, and evaluating events.
BUS 354. Legal Environment of Business. 3 hours. Su., F., Sp.
A survey of the legal environment of business. Topics include the legal and constitutional environment of business, dispute resolution, torts, contracts, agency and employment law, and business organizations. Emphasis is placed on legal and ethical analysis in decision making.
BUS 357. Commercial Law. 3 hours. Sp.
A continuation of BUS 354. Topics include sales negotiable instruments, debtor/creditor relationships, property, professional liability, and international law. Prerequisite: BUS 354 Legal Environment of Business.
BUS 358. Global Business Environment. 3 hours. Offered On Sufficient Demand.
This course will assist in enabling students to compete more effectively in today's competitive global environment. This study will assist students in developing an overview of international business by examining and developing a global perspective on international trade, global investing, multi-national financial markets, international marketing, and operations of a transnational business. Additional emphasis will be placed on various organizational models used by foreign firms and a variety of cultural issues. Prerequisites: ECO 271 Macroeconomics or permission from the instructor.
BUS 399C. Music Business Survey. 3 hours. Su.
An overview of the practice and procedures of the music industry including artist development, marketing and intellectual property. Same as MUS 399B.
BUS 455. Business Ethics. (W) 3 hours. F., Sp.
A study of ethics as applied to the field of business. The course will include an examination of various ethical theories, the application of individual values in the workplace, social responsibility of businesses, and the impact on stakeholders of making decisions of ethical significance. This course contains a significant writing component.
BUS 459. Business Capstone. (W) 3 hours. F., Sp.
A capstone experience to synthesize and apply knowledge and skills learned throughout the business curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on business strategy, career preparation, and integrating experiences. This course has a significant writing component. Prerequisite: Senior Business major and completion of all 200-level courses in teh Common Professional Component (CPC) for B.B.A. majors.