2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Business (BUS)

BUS 175  Intro to Business & Entrepreneurship  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to the world of business and the integrative nature of business activities, business topics germane to both corporate and entrepreneurial environment, including the impact of globalization. Emphasis on the decision-making process in various business functions.

BUS 175H  Honors Intro Business/Entrepreneurship  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to the world of business and the integrative nature of business activities, business topics germane to both corporate and entrepreneurial environment, including the impact of globalization. Emphasis on the decision-making process in various business functions.

BUS 200  Intro to Personal Finance  (3 Credits)  

This course provides the fundamentals of personal finance needed to successfully achieve desired personal goals. It covers a wide range of financial topics: planning process, goal setting, time value of money, and tax planning.

BUS 270  Business Statistics  (3 Credits)  

Methods of collecting, tabulating, graphing, and interpreting statistical data, measures of central tendency and variability. Elementary probability with emphasis on binomial and normal distributions, sampling methods, estimating and hypotheses testing.

BUS 270H  Honors Business Statistics  (3 Credits)  

Methods of collecting, tabulating, graphing, and interpreting statistical data, measures of central tendency and variability. Elementary probability with emphasis on binomial and normal distributions, sampling methods, estimating and hypotheses testing.

BUS 281  Legal Environment for Business  (3 Credits)  

Survey of the Anglo-American legal system, the American court system, criminal law, tort law, contracts, property law, the law governing business organizations, and governmental regulation of business. Emphasis on the legal, ethical, social, and political environment.

BUS 284  Advanced Microcomputing  (3 Credits)  

Exploration of complex spreadsheet problems, sensitivity analysis, and the use of database management systems within microcomputer software.

BUS 284H  Honors Advanced Microcomputing  (3 Credits)  

Exploration of complex spreadsheet problems, sensitivity analysis, and the use of database management systems within microcomputer software.

BUS 300  Internship  (3 Credits)  

Supervised work experience in an approved business environment. Students will submit a proposed work plan at the start of the experience and a paper detailing the experience after its completion.

BUS 304H  Honors Info. Systems Analysis & Design  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to concepts and methods used in the analysis and design of business information systems. A study of the SDLC phases and project management concepts.

BUS 310  Risk Management  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to the theory of insurance, types of personal and business coverage, and the analysis of business risks and risk-bearing from the standpoint of risk reaction, risk reduction, risk elimination, and risk evaluation.

BUS 330  Business Communication  (3 Credits)  

Techniques for writing management-oriented internal and external communications. Emphasis on theory, planning, oral and written presentations, audience perceptions, data organization, media selection, and preparation techniques for business letters.

BUS 350  The Ethics of Management  (3 Credits)  

This course will focus on issues and perspectives of right and wrong in American business. Students will survey various philosophical approaches, values, moral reasoning, and social responsibility to determine ethical behavior and morality.

BUS 360  Corporate Finance  (3 Credits)  

Study of the major finance functions of modern corporations, including the need for funds to finance the acquisition of various assets such as receivables, inventories, plants, and equipment.

BUS 362  Investments  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to investment analysis which analyzes the various types of business and public securities and portfolio management concepts, including international diversification.

BUS 363  Financial Institutions  (3 Credits)  

Fundamentals of financial institutions with emphasis on the actual operations and business of commercial banks, mutual savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions and other financial institutions.

BUS 365  Organizational Behavior & Theory  (3 Credits)  

Study of organizational behavior and the various social units including individuals, groups, and organizations. Exploration of relevant theories of the relations and processes among individuals, in and between groups, and in and between organizations.

BUS 365H  Honors Organizational Behavior & Theory  (3 Credits)  

Study of organizational behavior and the various social units including individuals, groups, and organizations. Exploration of relevant theories of the relations and processes among individuals, in and between groups, and in and between organizations.

BUS 366  Principles of Marketing  (3 Credits)  

Survey of the field of marketing, concentrating on the marketing mix. Significant emphasis on the relationship between marketing activities and the consumer, the ethical and international aspects of marketing in entrepreneurial and corporate environments.

BUS 366H  Honors Principles of Marketing  (3 Credits)  

Survey of the field of marketing, concentrating on the marketing mix. Significant emphasis on the relationship between marketing activities and the consumer, the ethical and international aspects of marketing in entrepreneurial and corporate environments.

BUS 367  Consumer Behavior  (3 Credits)  

Study of customer characteristics needed to write an effective marketing plan. Emphasis on both the household customer and organizational customers in relation to positioning, promotion, and marketing strategy.

BUS 368  Human Resources Management  (3 Credits)  

Focus on administering change within organizations through the training and developing of human resources. Experiential activities enhance the development of leadership skills in the training process.

BUS 370  Total Quality Management  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to quality management in manufacturing and service organizations with emphasis on the evolution of quality movement worldwide, TQM and "Quality First" Paradigms. Students are exposed to quality principles from a global perspective.

BUS 374  Programming in Visual Basic  (3 Credits)  

Study of Visual Basic development, language syntax, and programming in an event-driven environment.

BUS 375  Management Information Systems-Ecommerce  (3 Credits)  

Study of functional information systems, e-commerce concepts, and ethical issues in MIS and E-commerce.

BUS 375H  Hnrs Management Info Systems-Ecommerce  (3 Credits)  

Study of functional information systems, e-commerce concepts, and ethical issues in MIS and E-commerce.

BUS 376  Statistics & Quantitative Methods  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to regression techniques and analysis of variance in decision-making; contingency tables, decision analysis, management science models, decision-making process, and linear programming.

BUS 386  New Venture Finance  (3 Credits)  

In-depth analysis of the process of funding an entrepreneurial venture with a critical examination of the decisions and alternatives based on their impact on firm value.

BUS 387  Introduction to Entrepreneurship  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to the important characteristics of entrepreneurs that relate to successful business start-ups, with emphasis on self-evaluation, effective decision-making skills, and practical aspects of a successful business start-up. A requirement is a written assignment on business plans based on a potential future business venture.

BUS 387H  Honors Introduction to Entrepreneurship  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to the important characteristics of entrepreneurs that relate to successful business start-ups, with emphasis on self-evaluation, effective decision-making skills, and practical aspects of a successful business start-up. A requirement is a written assignment on business plans based on a potential future business venture.

BUS 390  Business Database Management  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to the design and development of database systems. Exploration of the database environment; relational aspects of the database theory; structured query language features of SQL server.

BUS 391  Intro to Data Analytics & Big Data  (3 Credits)  

This course introduces students to the different data analytics techniques and tools available to solve real-world problems. In addition, the students will learn about the characteristics of big data and software tools available.

BUS 395  Intro to Personal Financial Planning  (3 Credits)  

This course provides the fundamentals of personal finance needed to successfully achieve desired personal goals. It covers a wide range of financial topics: planning process, goal setting, time value of money, and tax planning.

BUS 396  Intro to Blockchain: Foundations  (3 Credits)  

This course studies the essential components of blockchain, its applications, and potential values and risks. Students will understand the basics of blockchain, the use cases of blockchain applications such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger in various business domains.

BUS 400  Independent Study  (3 Credits)  

Supervised independent project designed to explore a single topic in a one-to-one learning relationship with a faculty member.

BUS 410  Leadership & Diversity in Management  (3 Credits)  

Focus on how individuals and organizations can effectively, efficiently, and productively adapt to the challenges of diversity in the workforce and in the customer base.

BUS 411  Salesmanship  (3 Credits)  

Study of the principles and techniques of personal selling and sales presentations including sales policies and the problems involved.

BUS 412  Marketing Management  (3 Credits)  

Study of the organization and management of marketing with emphasis on strategic decision making for entrepreneurs and corporate entrepreneurs.

BUS 413  Principles of Retailing  (3 Credits)  

Provide a basic understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in the operations of retail business. Major areas of discussion include types of retail institutions, retail locations management, international retailing and the legal and ethical aspects.

BUS 414  Advertising  (3 Credits)  

Study of the fundamental principles of communication as they apply to marketing and promotion including management of the promotional mix, advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, publicity, and point of purchase.

BUS 415  International Management  (3 Credits)  

Analysis of the operations and the managerialstrategies of various types of businesses in theinternational setting. Focus on the intellectual,political, social, economic, and moral issues thatbusiness and government leaders must face.

BUS 416  International Marketing  (3 Credits)  

Analysis of marketing principles relating to international marketing organizations, marketing channels, channels of distribution, selling, and pricing.

BUS 417  International Business  (3 Credits)  

Analysis of the operations and managerial strategies of various types of businesses in the international setting. Emphasis on the socio-cultural, economic, competitive, political-legal and ethical issues that business and government leaders must face.

BUS 419  Networking  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to current networking technology. Exploration of OSI reference model, basic network designs, network components, network architectures, network operations, network administration and support, network hardware and software installation.

BUS 420  Organizational Change & Development  (3 Credits)  

Study of the knowledge base and competencies to be leaders or effective participants in organizational change efforts. Exposure to various models, determinants, and processes of effective change efforts.

BUS 420H  Honors Organizational Change  (3 Credits)  

Study of the knowledge base and competencies to be leaders or effective participants in organizational change efforts. Exposure to various models, determinants, and processes of effective change efforts.

BUS 421  Web Application Development E-Business  (3 Credits)  

Study of current technologies for designing and developing Web-based e-business applications. Topics include Active Server Pages, Script languages, and database integration.

BUS 423  Decision Support & Data Mining  (3 Credits)  

Study of decision support systems and data mining concepts and techniques. Application tools include MS Excel VBA, Power Pivot, and Python.

BUS 430  Retirement Planning  (3 Credits)  

A study of the personal and employee-sponsored retirement plans, and the selection of available options to achieve the client's retirement goals.

BUS 431  Information Systems Analysis and Design  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to concepts and methods used in the analysis and design of business information systems. A study of the SDLC phases and project management concepts.

BUS 431H  Honors Info Systems Analysis and Design  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to concepts and methods used in the analysis and design of business information systems. A study of the SDLC phases and project management concepts.

BUS 435  Compensation  (3 Credits)  

Examination of wage and salary administration and fringe benefit management in organizations including wage and salary administration, job evaluation procedures, compensation plans, fringe benefit analysis and planning.

BUS 440  Taxes and Estate Planning  (3 Credits)  

A study of the legal, tax, financial and non-financial aspects of the estate planning process, covering topics such as trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers, and related taxes.

BUS 465  Small Business Management  (3 Credits)  

Integration of entrepreneurial topics into comprehensive plans and/or suggestions for starting a business and solving problems. Requirements include completion of the business plans and presentation for approval, and participation in a small business computer simulation.

BUS 469  Entrepreneurship-In-Residence  (3 Credits)  

The Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program is an integrative senior-level applied experience. The EIRP enables students to serve as consultants to prospective entrepreneurs as well as to actual businesses.

BUS 474  Intermediate Financial Management  (3 Credits)  

This course builds on and reinforces concepts that were introduced in FNC 360. Among the topics covered are risk measurement and management, capital market theory, capital budgeting, valuation, capital structure theory, and divided policy.

BUS 476  Operations Management  (3 Credits)  

Analysis of the economic problems of operations management, design of operating systems, forecasting, capacity planning, layout of facilities, materials and project management, planning and scheduling in production systems.

BUS 476H  Honors Operations Management  (3 Credits)  

Analysis of the economic problems of operations management, design of operating systems, forecasting, capacity planning, layout of facilities, materials and project management, planning and scheduling in production systems.

BUS 477  Franchising  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to the principles and strategies involved in starting and managing a franchise operation, with emphasis on the knowledge of franchise ability, the merits and demerits of franchising, and the rights and obligations of parties involved in franchising.

BUS 478  Strategic Management  (3 Credits)  

Study of formulating and implementing business and corporate strategic plans and evaluating management strategic performance in complex business environments including the corporate mission and objectives, industry analysis, competitive analysis, and international strategy.

BUS 478H  Honors Strategic Management  (3 Credits)  

Study of formulating and implementing business and corporate strategic plans and evaluating management strategic performance in complex business environments including the corporate mission and objectives, industry analysis, competitive analysis, and international strategy.

BUS 488  International Finance  (3 Credits)  

Analysis of the international monetary system and multi-national firms. Evaluation of the environment of direct foreign investments with emphasis on capital budgeting, working capital management, and sources and instruments of international fund remittances.

BUS 491  Data Analytics & Visualization  (3 Credits)  

Students will apply data analytics and visualization techniques using tools such MS Power Business Intelligence (PBI) and Tableau.

BUS 492  Business Intelligence  (3 Credits)  

This course covers advanced business intelligence applications. Students will use software tools such as MS Power Business Intelligence (PBI) and SPSS.

BUS 493  Special Topics in Business  (3 Credits)  

Examination of trends and emerging issues in dynamic and globalized business world.

BUS 497  Marketing Research  (3 Credits)  

Focus on problem definition, opportunity analysis, data analysis techniques, and strategies applicable to small business owners.

BUS 499  Cases in Financial Management  (3 Credits)  

This is a capstone course for finance majors designed to integrate all the material offered under the finance curriculum and reinforce material learned in previous courses.

BUS 499H  Honors Cases in Financial Management  (3 Credits)  

This is a capstone course for finance majors designed to integrate all the material offered under the finance curriculum and reinforce material learned in previous courses.