ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
BUS (Business)
BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)
Overview of functional areas (accounting, finance, management, marketing, and
computer information systems) and operating environments common to all business
and nonprofit organizations.
BUS 104 Essential Skills for Business Communication (3)
Introductory course designed to develop and strengthen skills of effective
business and professional communication in both written and oral modes. Course
includes heavy emphases on effective research and the process of writing with a
particular focus on both academic and business writing.
BUS 110 Quantitative Mathematics for Business (3)
A thorough study of Business Mathematics, including Taxation, Profit/Loss,
introductory statistics and the time value of money. This course provides a
quantitative base for all business programs. CUS Prerequisites: CIS 101 (may be taken
as a Corequisite as well). CAGS Prerequisites: None.
BUS 201 Finance Essentials (3)
This course deals with capital budgeting and acquisitions. Principles and
techniques learned in this course will enable students to make major capital
purchase decisions based upon solid financial information. Students will apply
knowledge learned in this course to real-life situations.
BUS 212 Probability and Statistics/Business (3)
Study of basic probability and statistical concepts from a business
applications perspective. CUS Prerequisites: MAT 111 or higher or BUS 110. CAGS
Prerequisites: MAT 110 or higher.
BUS 240 Grant Writing (3)
This course provides an overview of the process for obtaining grant revenues,
including researching prospective funding sources, developing and maintaining
relationships with investors, writing the grant proposal, preparing proposal
attachments, and managing grants within the context of larger fundraising and
organizational goals.
BUS 301 Business Finance (3)
Practical overview of relevant foundational aspects of business finance such as
the role of the finance manager, risk-return, time value of money, ratio
analysis, and financing decisions; basic application of these principles to the
business environment. CUS Prerequisites: ACC 202, CIS 201, MAT 130. CAGS Prerequisites:
ACC 202, ENG 102.
BUS 303 Business Law I (3)
Practical overview of relevant foundational aspects of business law, such as
contracts, agency, and commercial transactions, and basic application of these
principles to the workplace. Prerequisites: ENG 102.
BUS 310 Business Statistics and Financial Calculations (3)
A thorough examination of Business Statistics including multi-variable
regression, ANOVA, Estimation and Hypothesis Testing. This course will also
cover Bond and Stock valuation, risk, and portfolio assessment.
Note: For CUS students, this class serves as an alternative for BUS
212. Prerequisites: BUS 210.
BUS 313 Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations (3)
Legal issues specifically pertinent to the nonprofit organization. Issues
covered are broad, including counseling issues, international law,
associations, and fundraising. Prerequisites: BUS 303.
BUS 320 Investments (3)
Survey of security analysis and evaluation, portfolio management, and licensing
and regulation of security markets. Class enrollment may be strictly limited;
recommendation of student's advisor may be required. Prerequisites: ECO 211,
ECO 212, BUS 301.
BUS 330 Fiscal Management in Non-Profit Organizations (3)
This course will provide a practical examination and analysis of fiscal
management as it relates directly to non-profit entities. It will provide
knowledge and skill sets of fiscal operations and responsibilities through the
application of financial accounting, budgeting and reporting processes that are
essential for Christian leaders and managers. Prerequisites: ENG 102.
BUS 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for
credit.
BUS 370 International Business (3)
Survey of the global arena in which international business operates. Covers
such topics as international monetary system, regional trading blocs, and
political and cultural implications. Surveys the international aspects of each
of the functional areas of business (finance, marketing, organization,
strategy, etc.). Prerequisites: CIS 201, ECO 211, ECO 212.
BUS 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the
major or minor advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be
repeated for credit.
BUS 400 Business Policy and Systems Management (3)
Study of existing information and business processing systems and the resulting
system-improvement. Students will focus on developmental, maintenance,
analytical, and reconstructive aspects of business systems. Serving as a
capstone course for the business program, this course integrates concepts from
various business disciplines. Emphasis is on integrating the economic, market,
social/political, technological, and competition components of the external
environment with the internal characteristics of the firm; and deriving through
analysis the appropriate interaction between the firm and its environment to
facilitate accomplishment of the firm's objectives. Students will be required
to apply and demonstrate a competence in the business disciplines.
Prerequisites: BUS 101, CIS 201, ACC 202, MGT 201, MKT 202.
BUS 408 Business Ethics (3) - CUS
This course is designed to provide the student with a background in traditional
ethical theories and the opportunity to consider ethical issues and dilemmas in
the information age and the modern management era. Particular emphasis is
placed on integration of the Bible and Christian tradition in the making of
ethical decisions. Prerequisites: BUS 101, CIS 101, ECO 221, ACC 202, MGT 201, MKT 202, BUS 303, senior standing.
BUS 408A Beyond Integrity: Business Ethics for the 21st Century Organizational
Leader (3) - CAGS
This course is designed to provide the student with a background in traditional ethical
theories and the opportunity to consider ethical issues and dilemmas in the post-modern,
high-tech organization including leadership and management practices, policies and
operational procedures that are aligned with Biblical principles. Particular emphasis is
placed on integration of the Bible and Christian tradition in the making of ethical
decisions. Prerequisites: ENG 102.
BUS 410 Advanced Topics in Business Finance (3)
Practical overview of relevant foundational aspects of business finance such as
the role of the finance manager, risk-return, time value of money, ratio
analysis, and financing decisions; basic application of these principles to the
business environment. This course will also examine tactical and strategic
financing decisions as well as working capital management and special topics
such as reorganization, liquidation, mergers, divestitures, LBO's, bankruptcy,
and multinational financial management. Prerequisites: BUS 212 or BUS 310.
BUS 413 Business Law II (3)
Continuation of BUS 303 with emphasis on more advanced concepts of business
law. Prerequisites: BUS 303, ENG 102.
BUS 450 Internship (1-12)
Field experience in business as structured with an outside organization. Only
students reflecting exceptional academic performance will be approved. Requires
the approval of student's advisor. Prerequisite: Sufficient course work as
approved by the student's advisor.
BUS 452 Organizational Behavior (3)
How group behavior affects organizational effectiveness, decision making, and
group conflicts; strategies for efficient group and task management;
introduction to effective written communication. Prerequisites: ENG 102.
BUS 454 Organization Theory and Practice (3)
An organization theory, design and structure course that uses a systems
management approach to analyze the leadership, processes, environment,
lifecycle, culture, value system, and change management impacts on
organizations. Prerequisites: ENG 102.
BUS 455 Innovation and Management Decision Making (3)
This course is designed to teach fundamental and advanced techniques for making
decisions and solving problems in business; managing people, information, and
capital resources. The overall purpose of this course is to provide the adult
learner with rational analytical tools to facilitate his or her handling of
routine and non-routine management functions. These tools are systematic
techniques, or processes, designed to improve the adult learners ability to
gather, organize, and evaluate information in the areas of problem solving,
decision making and plan implementation. Consequently, effective questioning
techniques are a major theme in this course. In essence, if one knows what
questions to ask and how and when to ask them he or she will gather better
information. Prerequisites: ENG 102.
BUS 466 Professional Communications (3)
Review and improve professional writing and presentation.
BUS 470 Human Resource Administration I (3)
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of human resource
management concepts and issues to include Equal Employment Opportunity,
affirmative action, job analysis, labor planning, recruitment, selection,
separation, compensation, benefit administration, HRIS, OSHA, and labor
relations. Prerequisites: ENG 102.
BUS 471 Human Resource Administration II (3)
This course is a continuation of BUS 470, Human Resource Administration I.
Course focus is on compensation, labor relations, and the emerging function of
global human resource management. Prerequisites: ENG 102, BUS 470.
BUS 474 Leadership & Management (3)
Motivational theory related to individual and group functions at work and home.
Leadership styles, negotiation, and their impact on productivity. Prerequisites:
ENG 102.
BUS 479 International Business Cultures (3)
Cultures vary in their practices of business though universally each culture
strives to conduct business in a manner that meets basic commercial objectives.
This course explores global markets, cultural imperatives of countries and the
complexities of conducting business internationally. The course concludes with
the development of a business plan to operate a business segment/division
overseas. Prerequisites: ENG 102.
BUS 485 Capstone Project (3)
This course is designed to assimilate and integrate the adult learner's
readings, discussions and experiences in the program and cause him or her to
make a practical application of the materials. Prerequisite: Completion of or
concurrent enrollment in all major course work.
BUS 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the
major or minor advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be
repeated for credit.
BUS 491 MHR Capstone (3)
Practical implementation of theories and concepts in an individual project that
applies to occupation or avocation. Practical use of library resources and
computer database systems for project research. Prerequisites: BUS 470, 471 and
completion of or concurrent enrollment in all other major course work.
BUS 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided group investigation and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be
repeated for credit.
BUS 498 Teaching Assistantship (1)
Supervised and limited preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of
students, laboratory preparation, and assisting in the preparation and grading
of examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
BUS 530 Human Resources Management (3)
Human capital is at the core of every organization. Successful managers fully
connect an commit to their people in creating value. This course will explore
the critical link between human resources and organizational strategy in theory
and practice by focusing on key elements of strategic human resource
management.
Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. For those course numbers that are similar or identical, “CUS” or “CAGS” will be used to differentiate.
