BUS 106 Introduction to Business - 4 Hrs.
An introductory survey of American business wherein students examine and gain an understanding of the various types of business organization.  Also discussed is the nature and form of long- and short-term financing and the selection and motivation of personnel.  In addition, the management and marketing functions will be discussed.  The course will emphasize business ethics, accounting concepts, quality management, investments, and successful entrepreneurship. 

BUS 107 Business Law I - 4 Hrs.
An examination of the nature and role of the law in our society with emphasis on the legal environment in which business operates and the application of legal principles relative to commercial transactions.  Students will gain an understanding of the U.S. legal system, the law of contracts, and the Uniform Commercial Code regulating the sale of goods and commercial paper.

BUS 108 Business Law II - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  BUS 107 Business Law I or permission of Department Director
A continuance of the legal concepts included in Business Law I, BUS 107, with an emphasis on the application of ethics and legal principles in the legal and social environment of business.  The student will gain an understanding of agency and employment law, the forms of business organizations, real and personal property, bailments, insurance, wills and estates, and protection of the consumer, creditor, and debtor.

BUS 200 Principles of Marketing - 4 Hrs.
An analysis of the movement of goods from producers to consumers, stressing an understanding of channels of distribution, the various marketing functions, marketing management, and the solution of marketing problems.  Students will gain an understanding of not only the role of marketing in the firm, but also the function that marketing serves for society in general.

BUS 201 Professional Development - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  Recommended last quarter of student’s program
This course will assist students in preparing for the transition from college into their chosen career field.  Students will learn to project a professional image to perspective employers by developing effective job search documents, refining interviewing skills, and learning to use a proactive job search approach.  Students will also explore career field trends, gain knowledge of employer expectations, and explore personal career goals.

BUS 204 Principles of Management - 4 Hrs.
A study of the administration, staffing, ethics, and control techniques of modern business.  Objectives, policies, functions, problems, and interpersonal relationships are studied to provide the student with an understanding of the nature of managerial work and the role of managers in today’s business enterprise.  An evaluation will be done of historical and modern day theories to help the student formulate his or her most effective management style.

BUS 206 Externship - 4 Hrs.
The purpose of this course is to closely associate the training of young business men and women with actual office experience and to help the student develop the personality and occupational intelligence needed to meet the requirements of business offices of the highest professional quality.

BUS 232 Business Statistics - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  MAT 138 Intermediate College Algebra
An introduction to the use of statistics in business, science, and everyday life; frequency distributions, probability, sample design, and statistical inference are among the topics discussed.  Each student will learn how to process and evaluate quantitative data and apply such analysis to the solution of business and science problems.

BUS 240 Introduction to Financial Institutions Management - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  BUS 106 Introduction to Business and ACC 101 Financial Accounting I
A study of the functions of management within financial institutions.  Students will understand the objectives, policies, functions, problems, and interpersonal relationships as they relate to branch management.

BUS 245 Introduction to Customer Satisfaction Strategies - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  HUM 110 Human Potential
A study of the factors influencing consumer and organizational decision-making based on customer satisfaction.  Students will understand the costs and benefits of effective customer satisfaction programs and model programs that can be used to acquire and retain customers.

BUS 300 Advanced Business Communications - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  ENG 109 Principles of Speech, ENG 116 Composition, and ENG 117 Advanced Composition
This course examines the role of communication within the modern organization with emphasis on communication techniques for leadership and management.  Students will apply communication skills for business organizations with emphasis on business proposals and report writing combined with oral presentation.

BUS 310 Quantitative Analysis (Advanced Statistics) - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite: BUS 232 Business Statistics
An advanced application of hypothesis testing, multiple regression, analysis of variance, nonparametrics, and business forecasting.  

BUS 315 Business Ethics - 4 Hrs.
An investigation of the ethical dimensions of business decisions.  Students will apply ethical principles and theories to contemporary business issues to develop ethical awareness and managerial decision-making skills.  Fundamental issues such as legality, responsibility, rights, and justice are examined.

BUS 320 International Law - 4 Hrs.
A study of the way nation states and international organizations develop and use law in international politics.  Topics include the principles, customs, and rules that are recognized as effectively binding obligations by sovereign states and other international entities in their mutual relationships.  Current topics of the growing dialogue between the developed world and the developing nations of the third world regarding changing the international legal structure are covered.

BUS 325 Advanced Customer Satisfaction Strategies - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  BUS 245 Introduction to Customer Satisfaction Strategies and BUS 310 Quantitative Analysis
The student will study the impact on customer satisfaction of industrial standards and programs such as ISO programs, Demmings Award program, etc.  They will conduct primary research to develop an effective model for measuring and controlling the qualitative issues of customer satisfaction.

BUS 340 Organizational Theory - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites: BUS 204 Principles of Management and PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology or SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
This course is an in-depth study of the organization and its many contributing parts. The course will examine interpersonal, informational, and decisional functions of organizational behavior.  The course approach will utilize text readings, case studies, group projects, and additional outside reading.  The application of organizational theory will be practiced and observed within various groups.

BUS 350 Professional Advancement - 4 Hrs.
A course designed to sharpen career management skills through hands-on projects, role-playing assignments, and face-to-face interaction.  Topics will include interview styles, professional image, business etiquette, job search documents and methodologies, career advancement, assertive communication skills, and other career success strategies.

BUS 370 International Business - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites: ACC 101 Financial Accounting I, ACC 105 Financial Accounting II, and ECO 144 Introduction to Macroeconomics
A study of the problems and possibilities of doing business in an international context.  Topics include possible forms of foreign business involvement; the international monetary system and foreign exchange markets; multinational firm strategies related to finance, marketing, personnel, and production; the impact of cultural and political differences on the business environment.

BUS 390 Business Strategies and Policies - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite: All core courses completed or permission of Program Director
A capstone course in analysis of business problems from the senior management point of view by integrating and applying previous coursework in marketing, finance, operations, and management.  Through case studies, research, and business simulations, the student will develop strategic plans and policies for specific companies.

BUS 395 Business Research Project - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite: All core courses completed or permission of Program Director
The research project is designed to enhance knowledge in an area related to one’s work and to provide research skills to assist in effective decision-making.  Students will choose a topic, locate the resources, and conduct interviews.  Students will report on the knowledge gained from the synthesis of the research on the chosen topic.  The project will provide an opportunity to improve research skills, gather data, and synthesize that data toward workable conclusions.  The student will complete a research project related to his/her employment environment.  Statistical analysis concepts and methods will be utilized in data collection and measurement of results.  The project will be monitored by the course instructor and will involve 160 clock hours.  An oral report of the project findings will be given by each student to a Business Department faculty panel. 

BUS 495 Applied Study/Internship - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  BUS 390 Business Strategies & Policies and major core courses completed.
This course provides students the opportunity to apply their business administration skills and knowledge in an organizational setting.  It includes both seminar and actual field experience and is recommended for business administration majors who elect to take an internship in the areas of management, finance, marketing, and/or operations.  All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and an executive in a business firm.  A minimum of 160 hours is required.