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This course provides an overview of business throughout the world, focusing on the historical development of American business from the early years to the present. It includes major business functions: management, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, financial operations, and human resource management. It also focuses on business ethics, in theory and practice, in today's highly competitive business environment. (3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

This course introduces students to the relevance and importance of ethics in business. It examines ethical considerations and dilemmas facing corporations, managers, and employees and develops ethical decision-making skills with a stakeholder focus. Students will become familiar with business ethics views and theories, corporate social responsibility policies and practices, and the application of sustainability to business decisions. (3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

This course explores entrepreneurial opportunities and investigates the various considerations and skills necessary in establishing a small business. Students will learn about the process for conceiving, launching, and developing a business in a competitive market. Topics pertaining to the small business include competitive strategies, ethics, legal issues, financing options, marketing, and the role of the business plan. (3 contact hours) (CTAG) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: BUSM 1300 or permission of department chair. This advanced course is an in-depth study of the classic management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. It supplies techniques for carrying out each of these functions. Students will participate in extended discussion and practice decision-making and problem-solving techniques. (3 contact hours) (TAG) [Catalog Entry]

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of important business law concepts. Content areas include the legal environment and judicial system, the nature and sources of law, administrative law, legal procedures, business torts, property in the business environment, criminal law, employment relationship and equal employment, business ethics and social responsibility in the global environment, contract law, agency, partnerships and corporations, sole proprietorships and franchises, and securities regulation. The course emphasizes practical application of the law where appropriate. This course is cross-listed as BUSM 2100 Business Law I and PARL 2199 Business Law I. Students who have taken the course under the alternative course ID should not take this course. (3 contact hours) (TAG, CTAG) [Catalog Entry]

The central focus of this specialized course is the development of leaders and leadership skills. It provides a basic understanding of leadership, theories of group dynamics, and the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership. It also assists students in developing their own style of leadership. (3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: BUSM 1300. This course offers an introduction to human resources (HR) functions, including talent acquisition, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations. The course explores how to implement these functions to cultivate a strong and representative workforce. It emphasizes HR as a collaborative partnership between HR professionals and operating managers, working together to achieve organizational goals. Current trends and relevant legislation are integrated throughout, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the role of HR management in the organization. Students will explore various HR career paths, from generalist roles to specialized positions, allowing them to identify potential areas of career interest. (3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

This specialized course for employees and supervisors offers practical introduction of all aspects of training. It includes vocabulary, adult learning principles, organizational needs analyses, learning objectives, various group and individual training approaches, assessment techniques, lesson design skills, and structure and implementation of training. The course covers an overview of the training field, use of multi-media and training facilities design. Students will develop and present formal training sessions. (3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1111. This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of important oral and written skills in the business environment. This course includes practical application of oral and written communication skills in a simulated business setting. Students will develop and enhance their skills in researching, planning, writing, editing, and presenting a diversity of business communication. Additionally, emphasis on the process of writing, tone and style, and business correspondence utilizing a diversity of formats will be a major part of this course. Development and improvement of oral and employment communication, including resumes, job interview techniques, and business presentation style, is a component of this course. (3 contact hours) (TAG) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: BUSM 1300, ECON 2600 (can be taken concurrently). This course covers activities, analysis, strategies, and decision making in the context of the environment of marketing and other business functions. Topics include: integration of product, price, promotion, and distribution activities; research and analysis of markets, environments, competition, and customers; market segmentation and selection of target markets; and emphasis on behavior and perspectives of consumer and organizational customers. The course also covers planning and decision making for products and services in profit and nonprofit, domestic and global settings. (3 contact hours) (TAG) [Catalog Entry]