Requirements and Courses
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Requirements for a
Major in Business Administration ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 credits 30-31 credits Tracks Human Resource
Management Track Three electives chosen from the following: 24 credits International
Business Track Two electives chosen from the following: 24 credits Management Track Three electives chosen from ACC 320, 325, BUS 304, 310, 382,
402, 24 credits * This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements. |
Business Administration Courses
BUS 110 PROGRAMMING
WITH VISUAL BASIC / 3 credits
Computer problem solving and programming using Visual Basic as the vehicle
language. Emphasis is on structured programming techniques. Same as CSC 110.
Prerequisite: MTH 101.
BUS 205 CALCULUS APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS / 3 credits This course develops mathematical tools which are useful for analyzing a variety of complex problems in business and economics. Topics covered include systems of equations and applications of calculus to business problems. Prerequisite: MTH 101.
BUS 208 CAREER
PROFESSIONALISM / 1 credit
This class will help prepare students for career success by helping them
evaluate appropriate career direction, create relevant goals, identify
transferable skills and experience, and effectively market themselves in
resumes, cover letters, portfolios, networking environments and employment interviews.
BUS 210 PRINCIPLES OF
MANAGEMENT / 3 credits
The course is designed to provide a survey of effective management techniques
for achieving organizational objectives in business, non-profit institutions,
and government agencies. Emphasis is placed on the four basic functions of
management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
BUS 303 BUSINESS LAW
I / 3 credits
The course provides a systematic analysis of the legal concepts that apply to
business organizations, legal rights and remedies, secured transactions,
commercial paper, property, bankruptcy, etc. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior
status or permission of instructor.
BUS 304 BUSINESS LAW
II / 3 credits
The course provides a comprehensive overview and the advanced study of business
law, including the law of contracts, ethics, commercial paper, bankruptcy,
agency, organizations, property, securities and current legal topics of
interest to business students. Prerequisite: BUS 303.
BUS 306 PRINCIPLES OF
MARKETING / 3 credits
A basic survey of activities involved in the marketing of products to consumer
and industrial markets. Topics include pricing, product development, promotion,
distribution, and environmental forces which affect marketing. Prerequisite:
ECO 101.
BUS 310 CONSUMER
BEHAVIOR / 3 credits
An introduction to consumer behavior as it affects an organization’s marketing
strategy and policy decisions. The course offers various perspectives on
marketing activities with emphasis on basic psychological, social, cultural,
and situational influences.
Prerequisite: BUS 306.
BUS 315
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR / 3 credits
An introduction to management of individuals and small groups in the work
place. The course studies the basic theory of behavior within organizations,
including topics such as the dynamics of small groups, informal structures
within an organization, and the significance of the social environment.
Prerequisite: BUS 210.
BUS 323 STATISTICAL
APPLICATIONS TO BUSINESS DECISION MAKING / 3 credits
This course provides a student with the necessary background to run a
statistical project from the data collection stage through the analysis and
interpretation of results. Emphasis is placed on probability distributions,
statistical inference and regression analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 101.
BUS 325 PRODUCTION
MANAGEMENT / 3 credits
The course covers techniques and procedures relating to the design of
operations planning and control, quality control, inventory management,
maintenance management and product planning systems. Prerequisites: BUS 210 and
323.
BUS 375 HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT / 3 credits
This course is designed to study the process of managing human resources to
achieve organizational objectives. It provides a foundation in the process of
personnel selection, development, and maintenance, as well as considering the
activities of unions and other employee organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 315.
BUS 382 SPECIAL
TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / 3 credits
Study of selected topics in business administration. Prerequisites will vary.
BUS 399 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSE: Variable topics / 1 credit Studies of varying topics in business administration, including a 2-week Nichols trip. Prerequisites will vary depending upon course topic.
BUS 402 MARKETING
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS / 3 credits
A study of how marketing information systems and marketing research are used as
decision-making tools by management. The course emphasizes research design,
questionnaire construction, sampling, data processing, quantitative analysis,
and research applications. Prerequisite: BUS 306 and BUS 323.
BUS 410 ORGANIZATION
THEORY / 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to study the organization holistically, focusing
on the major determinants of organizational effectiveness. Prerequisite: BUS
210.
BUS 430 INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS / 3 credits
An overview of international business activities. Emphasis is placed on gaining
an international perspective of cultural dynamics, business practices,
political and legal environments, and strategy for global markets.
Prerequisite: BUS 306.
BUS 440 SMALL
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / 3 credits
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the activities involved in
the planning, establishment, and management of a small business. Senior status
in the business or economics major is required for enrollment in this course.
BUS 445 FIELD STUDY
IN SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / 1-3 credits
This course is designed to expose students to real business situations by
serving as consultants to small business owners in the region. Students will
prepare a case report at the end of the semester containing their findings and
recommendations. Prerequisite: BUS 440 or consent of the instructor.
BUS 450 INTERNSHIP IN
MANAGEMENT / 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to expose students to real life managerial
situations. Senior status in the business or economics major is required for
enrollment in this course.
BUS 470 TOPICS IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / 3 credits
Concentrated study of selected topics such as compensation, diversity,
staffing, negotiation and conflict management, or organizational development.
Prerequisites: BUS 210, 306, ECO 102.
BUS 490 SENIOR
SEMINAR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / 3 credits
Problems involved in the formulation and execution of business policies and
maintenance and development of an effective organization. This course includes
the use of case studies as a basis for discussion. Prerequisite: For majors in their final
spring semester.