This culminating course prepares students for the real challenges of working in business management. An internship experience will provide an opportunity to combine actual field experience with classroom knowledge in an area of special interest. The course also provides the opportunity to re-examine learning objectives at the program level. (Instructor permission required)

Provides an opportunity for a junior or senior to engage in independent study and research in a specific phase of the major field.

Advanced business studies special topics. (1- 12 credits)

Technology is integrated throughout all areas of an organization. This course will focus on some of the major technology used in organizations, such as Microsoft Office products (Excel), SAP technology (such as Enterprise Resource Planning, through the SAP University Alliance) and Social Networking applications. These and/or other technology components, which are embedded throughout the curricular program, will be studied.

Management and Leadership theories and applications are examined. Relating planning, organizing, leading and controlling with many leadership styles focusing on the organization and its employees are necessary challenging skills in the 21st century.

Develops an understanding of the principles and doctrines of law that govern the establishment and operation of business organizations. Explores the impacts of legislation (statutory law), judicial decisions (Case Law), and government regulation (Administrative Law) on business decisions and management. Discussions include: major classifications of law, types of business organizations, contract law as the foundation of all business transactions, tort law, and the operation of government regulatory agencies. Current trends in Corporate Social Responsibility that impact organizational governance and management are considered in light of their benefits to society.

This course will develop the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to lead high-performance teams in a rapidly changing, globalized commercial environment. Emphasis is placed on the study of group and organizational behavior, including examination of individual temperaments, interpersonal communication, leading change initiatives, mentoring, coaching and conflict resolution.

This course will develop a foundational understanding of the knowledge, abilities, and skills that professionals need in order to perform effectively in leadership situations in within globally-oriented business operations. Areas of inquiry include leadership theories and styles, interpersonal communication, emotional intelligence, group and organizational dynamics, problem and decision analysis, change management, and conflict resolution.

This course explores essentials of successful project management. Execution of complex projects requires decision-making clarity, and stakeholder alignment as well as alignment of the steps, timing, resources and capabilities with a project’s overall goals. Throughout project implementation, effective communication, reallocation of resources and plan revisions impact success.

The course introduces students to business continuity management (BCM) including planning a holistic BCM program, human aspects BCM, response to a disaster, strategies for recovery, development of an exercise program, and plan maintenance.