APCS 114 – Computer Applications for Business
3 credit hours
Advanced survey of business application software, which includes spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and file manipulation on networks. Topics with spreadsheets include design and development, advanced formulas and functions, charting and formatting, and the use of business analysis tools. Topics with databases include design and development of tables, queries, forms and reports for business information purposes. Also included is business communication and presentation software with an emphasis on integrating them with the spreadsheets and databases. Lab experience with microcomputer software.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
BUSI 201 – Principles of Accounting I
3 credit hours
Concepts and issues of financial accounting as a system of recording, classifying, summarizing, and interpreting business transactions for preparing financial reports.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
BUSI 202 – Principles of Accounting II
3 credit hours
A continuation of Principles of Accounting I with an emphasis on financial analysis and reporting to aid management in decision making.
Prerequisite: BUSI 201
BUSI 230 – Principles of Management
3 credit hours
Introduction to the management discipline designed to provide a basic understanding of both theory and practice encompassing the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling functions.
Prerequisite: LDRS 102; BUSI 130 recommended
BUSI 347 – Business Ethics
3 credit hours
Approaches to ethical issues and problems facing business and society today
Same as SOCI 347
Prerequisite: Junior standing
BUSI 460 – Corporate Strategy
3 credit hours
Examines the total business organization and its environment from the perspective of executive management. Attention given to discerning and framing objectives, strategies, and their implementation; management simulation and analysis of business situations through the case-study method are utilized. In this capstone course, students will integrate concepts learned in previous management courses.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in a Business Administration major
ECON 211 – Principles of Microeconomics
3 credit hours
The market economy functioning through demand and supply; focus on consumer decision making, firm decision making in different market structures, worker decision making, and selected microeconomic issues.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
ECON 212 – Principles of Macroeconomics
3 credit hours
National income, employment, price level, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies, international trade and finance, and comparative economic systems.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
MATH 220 – Statistical Methods
3 credit hours
A study of applied statistics with emphasis on appropriate use of technology. Topics include probability, correlation, regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 220 and MATH 336. Offered fall and spring semester.
Prerequisites: MATH 102, 120, 210, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
BUSI 240 – Entrepreneurship & Innovation
3 credit hours
This course is designed to instruct students on the process of formulating, planning, and implementing a new venture. Students are exposed to detailed descriptions of ‘how to’ embark on a new venture in a logical manner. The final project will be a business plan that could serve a new venture or significant new product line to an existing organization.
Prerequisites: BUSI 230 and Junior standing.
BUSI 246 Consumer Behavior and Research
3 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the world of consumer behavior, building a strong foundation and practical focus on real-world applications for today’s global business environment. Cutting-edge research and current business practices are featured, including coverage of social media influences, increased consumer power, and emerging neuroscience findings, with an increased emphasis on social responsibility and ethics in marketing. Offered every fall.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
BUSI 270 Accounting Software Applications
3 credit hours
Emphasizes application of computerized financial software commonly used in small businesses. Topics include recording receivables, inventory, payables, payroll, banking activities, jobs and time tracking, and the accounting cycle. Offered every spring.
BUSI 309 Business Law
3 credit hours
Principles and concepts of business law. Acquaints the student with the legal environment of business; with an emphasis on contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code, agency, employment law, business organization and government regulation. Offered every fall.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
BUSI 324 E-Commerce
3 credit hours
Presents concepts and skills for the strategic use of e-commerce and related information technology from three perspectives: business to consumers, business-to-business, and intra-organizational. Examination of e-commerce in altering the structure of entire industries, and how it affects business processes. Students gain an understanding of the dynamics within this fast-paced industry balancing technological issues with the strategic business aspects of successful e-commerce including an examination of social media and online marketing strategies, technology- enabled outsourcing, and online payment processing systems. Offered every spring.
BUSI 328 Small Business Finance
3 credit hours
This course will introduce financial thinking, tools, and techniques adapted to the realm of small business management and entrepreneurship. Small Business Finance introduces the theories, knowledge, financial tools, and sound management practices a small business owner or entrepreneur needs to start, build, and maintain a successful venture. Offered every spring.
Prerequisites: LDRS 105, BUSI 201
BUSI 330 Small Business Management
3 credit hours
Starting and managing a small business is centered around a business plan, including formulation of a business idea, assessing the market potential, selecting a location, selecting a legal form of organization, arranging financing, securing necessary supplies, meeting governmental regulations, securing and retaining appropriate employees, instituting accounting records, establishing appropriate controls.
Prerequisites: LDRS 105, BUSI 201
BUSI 334 – Marketing Management
3 credit hours
Introduction to the ways in which companies plan, price, promote, and place their goods and services to present and potential customers.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor
INSR 101 – Foundations of Risk Management and Insurance
3 credit hours
This course introduces risk management concepts including risk assessment, risk control, risk financing, and specifically insurance as a risk management technique. Students will analyze the insurance policy and review common policy concepts as well as gain an understanding of big data analysis.
BUSI 130 Contemporary Business
3 credit hours
Overview of the foundations of business including, but not limited to, business ethics, terms of ownership, management, organization, production, human resources, finance, and marketing. The case-study method of analysis also will be introduced. Offered every spring.
BUSI 201 – Principles of Accounting I
3 credit hours
Concepts and issues of financial accounting as a system of recording, classifying, summarizing, and interpreting business transactions for preparing financial reports.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
BUSI 230 – Principles of Management
3 credit hours
Introduction to the management discipline designed to provide a basic understanding of both theory and practice encompassing the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling functions.
Prerequisite: LDRS 102; BUSI 130 recommended
BUSI 240 – Entrepreneurship & Innovation
3 credit hours
This course is designed to instruct students on the process of formulating, planning, and implementing a new venture. Students are exposed to detailed descriptions of ‘how to’ embark on a new venture in a logical manner. The final project will be a business plan that could serve a new venture or significant new product line to an existing organization.
Prerequisites: BUSI 230 and Junior standing.
BUSI 328 Small Business Finance
3 credit hours
This course will introduce financial thinking, tools, and techniques adapted to the realm of small business management and entrepreneurship. Small Business Finance introduces the theories, knowledge, financial tools, and sound management practices a small business owner or entrepreneur needs to start, build, and maintain a successful venture. Offered every spring.
Prerequisites: LDRS 105, BUSI 201
BUSI 330 Small Business Management
3 credit hours
Starting and managing a small business is centered around a business plan, including formulation of a business idea, assessing the market potential, selecting a location, selecting a legal form of organization, arranging financing, securing necessary supplies, meeting governmental regulations, securing and retaining appropriate employees, instituting accounting records, establishing appropriate controls.