BUS-101	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	3		Increases student awareness of business functions and the business environment. (Not open to business majors of junior or senior standing.)
BUS-190	DIRECTED STUDY IN BUSINESS	1	12
BUS-192	SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS	1	12
BUS-220	BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS	3		Provides students with written and verbal skills to communicate effectively in the business environment. Written skills range from basic grammar and punctuation techniques to writing business memos and reports. Verbal skill situations include preparing presentations and interviews and directing meetings.
BUS-221	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS/INFO SYSTEMS	3		Introduction to the characteristics of computer based information systems in organizations. Topics included are: the use of microcomputers in business; the most popular productivity software applications; Management Information Systems (MIS) theory; the importance of MIS in modern
				international management decision-making; systems analysis and design; and several uses of the Internet.
BUS-261	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	3		A study of the development and implementation of developing a for-profit enterprise. Emphasis is put on best practices for success in today's global economy. Case studies are used to explore topics ranging from the entrepreneurial lifestyle and mindset to the decision to start a business from scratch, purchase a franchise or existing business, to the components of a business plan which include management and organization, marketing, and financial sections, and managing growth.
BUS-271	BUSINESS STATISTICS	3		Survey of descriptive and inferential statistical concepts commonly used in the treatment of data in social science research. The understanding and application of the concepts will be emphasized. Topics include: measures of central tendency, measures of variability, correlation methods, hypothesis testing and simple analysis of variance. Pre-requisite: MATH 130 or MATH 160.
BUS-290	DIRECTED STUDY IN BUSINESS	1	12
BUS-292	SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS	1	12
BUS-301	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	3		A study of decision making within a firm,
				emphasizing the financial environment and
				maximizing the value of the firm. Subjects include financial planning, the CAP model and long-term valuation decisions.
				Pre-requisites: A grade of 'C' or better in AC 232 and MATH 130 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-311	FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT THEORY	3		Explores the historical foundations of management thought, analyzes the functions of management, and provides a detailed examination of leadership, communication, motivation and organizational behavior.
				Pre-requisite:  Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-312	HOTEL RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT	3		Examines the function of management and organizational behavior theory and explores
				historical perspectives and current trends in
				management as is applicable to the hospitality
				industry.
BUS-321	PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING	3		Examines the basic elements of marketing theory, terminology and concepts with emphasis placed on analyzing consumer motivation.
				Pre-requisite:  Must have Junior standing or
				higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-323	PROMOTION METHODS	3		Focuses on the four major promotional elements of personal selling, advertising, sales, promotion and publicity. Pre-requisite: BUS 321 and Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
BUS-325	FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS	3		Provides an introduction to control functions in food and beverage management, including determining standards, operating budgets, and menu production to students preparing for careers in the food and beverage management sector, as well as hotels and other enterprises where this knowledge is necessary. Pre-requisite: Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-333	CONSUMER BEHAVIOR	3		Focuses on those activities directly involved in obtaining, consuming, and disposing of products and services, including the decision processes that precede and follow these actions. Topics include individual and small group decision making as well as the major factors shaping these processes: individual differences, psychological processes, and environmental influences. Consumer Behavior is of particular interest to those who, for various reasons, desire to influence or change that behavior, including those whose primary concern is marketing, consumer education and protection, and public policy. Non-business majors are welcome. Pre-requisite: Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-340	RETAIL MARKETING	3		Includes site selection, organization,
				merchandising, pricing, promotion and controls.
				Pre-requisite: BUS 321 and junior standing or higher or permission of instructor.
BUS-352	PUBLIC FINANCE	3		An examination of the public sector and its
				contribution to economic welfare, resource
				allocation, income distribution, stabilization and economic growth.
				Pre-requisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202 and junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-355	INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS	3		Advanced study of the characteristics of computer based information systems in organizations. Topics include: issues and problems in the use of computerized information systems in organizing and operating the business enterprise; global issues in information access and use; comparative international applications; and implementation of decision support systems. Pre-requisites: BUS 221 or comparable experience and BUS 311 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-360	LEADERSHIP	3		Explores the concept of leadership from an
				interdisciplinary perspective: psychological
				determinants of leaders and followers, political
				factors of governance, sociological issues
				connecting individuals and small groups,
				anthropological factors in tracking societal
				transformations and management skills in the
				practice of leadership.
				Pre-requisite:  Must have Junior standing or
				higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-365	BUSINESS LAW I	3		Explores the legal environment of business, including the legal system, the nature and source of law as applied to business activity and labor law and legislation. Emphasis on legislation and cases impacting business practice. Requires the preparation of written briefs for assigned cases. Pre-requisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 109 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-366	BUSINESS AND SOCIETY	3		Surveys the political, legal and social factors
				that influence business, the role of business in alleviating social problems and business'
				responsibility in the light of contemporary
				ethical and moral values. Writing integrated.
				Pre-requisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 109 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the
				instructor.
BUS-370	PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT	3		Examines planning, scheduling and management of business operations and procedures for achieving continuous improvements in quality in manufacturing and service firms. Topics include forecasting demand and costs, facilities design, production planning and control procedures. Pre-requisites: MATH 130 or MATH 160, BUS 311, and BUS 271 or ECON 300 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-375	BUSINESS LAW II	3		Business Law II is a continuation of Business Law I and will cover a variety of legal issues including Negotiable Instruments, Agency Law, Business Associations, Creditor Relations, and Regulation of Business. The student will review current events involving the legal environment of business and will prepare case briefs and analyze legal problems. Pre-requisite: BUS 365.
BUS-380	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	3		An overview of the international business environment, conditions affecting firms conducting business overseas and the effects of a transcultural, multi-currency setting on each of the functional areas of business. Pre-requisite: BUS 311 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-390	DIRECTED STUDY IN BUSINESS	1	12	Pre-requisite:  Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-392	SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS	1	3	Pre-requisite:  Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-405	SMALL BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURIAL MGMT	3		Explores techniques and challenges in developing and operating a small business. Emphasizes application of classroom learning in cases involving local businesses. Pre-requisite: BUS 321 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-412	HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	3		A survey of personnel functions including manpower planning, appraisal systems, training and development, labor-management relations, compensation and safety. Pre-requisite: Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-413	ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR	3		Provides an introduction to the study of organizational structure and design in a global environment. Organization behavior, intergroup relations and conflict and decision making from a multicultural perspective will be introduced. The interaction between organizational structure and organizational behavior will be discussed in depth. Pre-requisite: Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-416	STAFFING	3		Provides an in-depth analysis of human resource planning, employee recruitment, selection, placement, evaluation, retention, and terminations/layoffs. Pre-requisites: BUS 412 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-421	MARKETING RESEARCH	3		Introduces students to basic research designs, sampling, field work, data collection methods, secondary sources of data, data analysis and research presentation and evaluation. Pre-requisite: BUS 321 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-428	MARKETING MANAGEMENT	3		Investigates the role of the marketing manager in terms of product development, promotion, pricing, physical distribution and marketing strategy. Pre-requisite: BUS 321 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-429	Creative Thinking	3		The business world needs professionals who can think creatively and be innovative in order to respond to competitive forces in virtually every function of the business environment. This course will help students discover the basic elements of the creative process and provide an opportunity for practicing techniques. Pre-requisite: Junior Standing.
BUS-431	PUBLIC RELATIONS	3		A study of the principles and techniques involved in creating and maintaining a favorable public image. Pre-requisite: Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-435	MONEY AND BANKING	3		Focuses on the relationship between depository institutions, their lending and money demand/supply conditions. The effects of monetary policy on banks, financial markets and the macro economy are also considered, as are the effects of banks' concerns over profits, liquidity and solvency. Pre-requisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-440	HUMAN RESOURCE LAW	3		Provides information and basic considerations in most human resource legislative areas to aid in arriving at informed, reasonable, and defensible answers to many employment-related questions and situations that may arise at the workplace. Laws include, but are not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (CRA) of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Equal Pay Act (EPA). Pre-requisite: BUS 412 and Junior standing or higher or permission of instructor.
BUS-450	TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT	3		Introduces students to information about and
				examples of the most up-to-date developments in training, research, and practice, including the strategic role of training and the use of new technologies in training. Pre-requisite: BUS 412 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-461	COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS	3		Provides instruction related to employee compensation policy and benefits administration. Topics include merit pay, seniority pay, pay equity within the organization and the market, international pay issues, legal and discretionary benefits, and executive compensation. Pre-requisites: BUS 412 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-480	COMPARATIVE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT	3		Examines the similarities and differences in managerial philosophy and practice in different parts of the world, familiarizing students with organizational, cultural and ideological perspectives on management in a variety of cultural environments. Pre-requisite: BUS 311 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-482	INTERNATIONAL MARKETING	3		Emphasizes the growing importance of an
				international perspective to successful business operations. Examines problems associated with marketing across national, international, transcultural and subcultural boundaries. Develops international marketing skills. Pre-requisite: BUS 321 and Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-490	DIRECTED STUDY IN BUSINESS	1	3	Pre-requisite: Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-492	SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS	1	3	Pre-requisite: Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-494	INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS	1	12	Pre-requisite:  Must have Junior standing or higher or permission of the instructor.
BUS-497	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SEMINAR	3		Strategic Management Seminar is the capstone course for students obtaining the on-line degree in Management. The focus will be an integrated approach to strategic management issues facing businesses. There will be an emphasis on the longer range strategic problems and decisions that organizations may encounter. This course is also for business students who may want to take additional management courses. Pre-requisite: Must have Senior standing or permission of the instructor.
BUS-498	STRATEGY AND POLICY SEMINAR	3		A capstone course. Students will integrate knowledge of quantitative decision techniques with material drawn from all functional areas of business to formulate, select, implement and evaluate organizational strategies. Pre-requisite: Must have Senior standing or permission of the instructor. AC 232, ECON 201&202, BUS 311& 321