Business Administration

An introduction to the basic functions of businesses and their relationships with and responsibilities to the surrounding environment. Not open to business majors with junior or senior standing (60 semester hours or more completed).

A study of money skills including developing smart money strategies and achieving monetary independence. The course will also cover insurance, transportation, investment, identity protection, and retirement planning.

Graphical presentation of data, measures of central tendency, dispersion and ranking, basic probability, the binomial and normal distributions, estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing, and measures of correlation.

A study of communication theory and its practical applications in the business world. The course provides practice in the various communication methods used in a business environment. Writing topics covered include style, memos, letters, e-mail, resumes, and research.

The course is an active learning program focused on student-generated projects designed to benefit the College and surrounding community. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of how businesses and a market economy function, and the vital role that the entrepreneur plays in the free market system.

The course is an active learning program focused on student-generated projects designed to benefit the College and surrounding community. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of how businesses and a market economy function, and the vital role that the entrepreneur plays in the free market system.

The primary objectives are to expose the student to many of the significant interrelationships, issues, philosophies, and point of view which affect the relationship between business and society.  

Examination of the fundamental principles of the laws pertaining to business transactions, including sales, negotiable instruments, property, and business organizations.

A study of the judicial system, regulation of commerce and competition, taxation, antitrust legislation, mergers and acquisitions, labor law, and the relationships of the Bill of Rights and the business world.

Explores the intersection between computer technology and the laws related to intellectual property (i.e., copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret laws). Considers privacy and other First Amendment concerns raised by the use of computer technology. Considers the sale of software and the current state of the law as it relates to software licensing and the application of the Uniform Commercial Code.

This course will entail readings, cases, discussions, research, guest speakers and exercises so students may understand the complexity of managing diversity in an increasingly diverse workplace.

This course is an overview of the field of study that focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries.  It includes international trade, foreign investment, international banking, cross-cultural communication, international transfer of technology, and global business strategies.  

The corporate entrepreneurship course explores industry and firm-based strategies for the creation of new technologies, products, and processes within an existing business.  Students examine the theories of competition and industry which promote opportunities and innovation. 

This course is an overview of the field of study that focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries.  It includes international trade, foreign investment, international banking, cross-cultural communication, international transfer of technology, and global business strategies.  

The student is placed in a private or public enterprise to gain work-related experience. The student will have a faculty sponsor as well as a supervisor at the enterprise to direct and supervise the student's activities. A student is expected to complete 125 hours or 250 hours for 3 semesters hours or 6 semester hours of credit, respectively. A student may take up to 6 semester hours of an internship (the same field or different field). Note: A student may not take more than 6 semester credit hours of internships.

The purpose of this course is to give non-business majors or those not comfortable in specific business topics a basic understanding of business to ensure success in the MBA program. Depending on each student’s prior academic background, a different number of foundational modules may be required. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Credit awarded for this course will not count toward graduation requirements for the MBA program. Once the required modules are completed, the student may begin the MBA program.

This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamental theory of teamwork. After this course, students should understand and be able to articulate the issues surrounding teamwork and how it can be used to lead to increased performance and productivity. The course also concentrates on how different management skills and techniques affect group dynamics. To be successful in today’s business environment, business leaders need knowledge and skill in productivity and teamwork.

This course presents the theory and practical application of ethics in organizations along with the numerous issues and nuances surrounding ethical dilemmas. Through current case studies, students will demonstrate knowledge of an organization’s stakeholders and the various ethical conflicts inherent in the global marketplace.

As the capstone course, this course offers a convergence of previous learning in the program. Through this course, students will demonstrate through various case studies a command of previous coursework through application of multifunctional approaches to the issues in the global economy.

This course is an overview of the field of study that focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries.  It includes international trade, foreign investment, international banking, cross-cultural communication, international transfer of technology, and global business strategies.  

This course is an overview of the field of study that focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries.  It includes international trade, foreign investment, international banking, cross-cultural communication, international transfer of technology, and global business strategies.