| BU:101 Introduction to Data Processing 3 cr. |
| Introductory course dealing with the general uses, operations and implications of data processing. Emphasis is also placed on terminology and a short introduction to various software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing and data bases. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the computer Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:102 Computer Programming I 3 cr. |
| Students will learn microcomputer operations and programming. Introduces the BASIC programming language in solving both business and scientific problems. The student will run class problems on a microcomputer using spreadsheets, word processing and database programs. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: BU:101 or permission of the instructor. |
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| BU:150 Personal Finance 3 cr. |
| Presents a general background in finance for successful applications in personal business decisions: money management, insurance, stocks and bonds, mutual funds, real estate, where to invest for safety, growth or income. Concludes with a tax session. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:155 Business Ethics 3 cr. |
| Study of ethical principles and the application of ethical principles to situations relevant to decision-making in the professional and business world. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:170 Introduction to Business 3 cr. |
| Introduces the student to American contemporary business, its nature and environment. A survey course providing exposure to social responsibilities of business, management, production, human resources, marketing, finance, quantitative methods, world business and business law. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:175 Principles of Retailing 3 cr. |
| Presents the character and significance of retailing in our economy. Examines the principles and applications of strategic planning in retail areas such as ownership, organization, consumer behavior, trading area, merchandise planning and financial management. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:180 Sales 3 cr. |
| Presents information regarding careers in selling, sales management, preparation needed for selling and sales presentations. Films and presentations by professional sales people enhance the learning experience. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:185 Small Business Management 3 cr. |
| Designed for the student interested in more knowledge in the area of small business management. Emphasis is on the essential concepts and techniques related to the managerial problems of a small firm. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:206 Leadership Development 3 cr. |
| The central focus of this course is the development of leadership skills. The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and to assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and an awareness of one's own style of leadership. The course will integrate readings from the humanities, classic works of literature, and experiential learning exercises. Same as HU:206. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
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| BU:232 Business Statistics 3 cr. |
| This course will provide a case study and problem-solving approach to the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will be presented with practical problems which can only be solved by data sampling, data description and data analysis. This course also will expand the tools and techniques of statistical analysis that are applicable to the business environment. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: MA:215 |
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| BU:240 Business Law I 3 cr. |
| Provides the student with a basic understanding of business law. Topics may include an introduction to the legal environment (including ethics, criminal tort and computer law); contracts; sales; employer/employee relations; consumer protection and product liability; property and wills. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:245 Business Law II 3 cr. |
| Continuation of BU:240. Topics may include personal property and bailments, criminal procedure, partnerships, authority of partners, duties, rights and remedies, corporations, real properties, estates and bankruptcy, labor and environmental law, landlord/tenant relationships and other selected topics. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: BU:240 |
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| BU:250 Principles of Marketing 3 cr. |
| Develops an integrated, analytical and managerial approach to the study of marketing. Principles of psychological, social, political and economic forces are analyzed as they relate to the marketing of goods and services. Strategy of marketing is based on the consumeroriented concept. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:255 Principles of Finance 3 cr. |
| A study of how businesses use funds; their source, short- and long-term uses, capital structure, expansion, reorganization and public policy. Deals with a study of finance from the management point of view. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: AC:105 |
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| BU:260 Investments 3 cr. |
| A study of the theory of investment analysis and management and the preparation and development of an investment portfolio with attention to valuation regarding yield and risk. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| BU:299 Honors 1 cr. |
| This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a specific topic area in Business. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes in this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project for the course. The specifics of the Honors project will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester. |
