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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamic U.S. and global business environment by exploring contemporary business functions such as management, marketing, finance, production, and human resources. It emphasizes ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, and the impact of technological innovation in today’s competitive marketplace. Students will gain foundational knowledge and practical insights necessary for further study in business disciplines and for understanding the evolving challenges faced by businesses globally. (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 organizations, 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]

Prerequisite: BUSM 1300 or permission of instructor. This course develops the knowledge and skills needed for success in professional selling. Students learn how to build trust-based customer relationships, adapt to buyer needs, and communicate solutions effectively. Emphasis is placed on consultative selling, effective communication strategies, sales process stages, and self-management. Role-playing and experiential activities allow students to practice and refine sales techniques applicable to both product and service industries. (3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: BUSM 1300 or permission of instructor. This course introduces how businesses operate across borders in a globalized economy. It examines how political, economic, legal, and cultural environments shape international business decisions, and explores the reasons countries trade and how trade policies influence global markets. Key topics include corporate social responsibility and sustainability, foreign market entry strategies, currency exchange, global supply chain management, international marketing adaptation, and managing a global workforce. The course emphasizes practical understanding of both the opportunities and challenges of conducting business in diverse global contexts. (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, small business resources, ethics, legal issues, financing options, regulatory requirements, marketing, and the role of the business plan. (3 contact hours) (CTAG) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: BUSM 1300. This course offers a comprehensive study of electronic commerce as a key component of modern business strategy and operations. Students will explore the technologies, business models, and social dimensions that shape how goods, services, and information are exchanged in the digital economy. Emphasizing both theory and real-world practice, the course provides students with the knowledge and analytical tools needed to understand, evaluate, and implement e-commerce solutions in diverse business environments. (3 contact hours) [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. (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]

Prerequisite: BUSM 2300 or permission of instructor. This course offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary employment practices and methods, incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives with the goal of developing an understanding of how to build a fair and inclusive workplace throughout the entire employment process. Technical skills, including conducting a job analysis, defining job requirements, crafting compelling job descriptions, and utilizing effective recruitment and selection strategies—both domestically and internationally—will be explored. (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]

Prerequisite: BUSM 1300. This course provides students with an overview of the key concepts, processes, and methodologies of supply chain management. The course will explore the impact the supply chain has on business and the economy. Students will gain knowledge of the planning and management of all activities surrounding sourcing, procurement, and conversion of resources as well as logistics management activities. Students will explore the coordination and collaboration with channel partners who include suppliers, intermediaries, third party service providers, and customers, while keeping focused on the supply chain’s role in the firm’s ability to add customer value. (3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]