UG Course Descriptions

Designed for exploration and development of computer application skills in a practical business context. Computer applications covered include Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Cloud computing and professional social networking are examined. These applications are applied to presentations, project planning, information display and research (Fee applies)

Introduction to personal financial evaluation, management, and planning. The course provides the student with an understanding of consumer credit, life insurance, health insurance, property and casualty insurance, wills, trusts, Social Security, stocks, bonds, real estate, mutual funds, retirement planning, and other topics. Student may only receive credit for BUS 302 OR FIN 367.

The history of American business from colonial times to the present. The course offers a variety of case studies from well-known companies and industries and a thematic emphasis on government-business relations.

Develops an understanding of the principles and doctrines of law as they relate to commercial transactions. Explores the impacts of 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, and tort law and the operation of government regulatory agencies.

A study of the sources and enforcement mechanisms of administrative law (commonly known as government regulation) at local, state and federal levels with an aim for overall understanding of government administrative agencies and their impact on the operation of American businesses. Topics include environmental, employment, financial, banking and occupational safety laws.

An understanding of health care delivery in the United States. A comparative analysis with other nations will emphasize the complex nature of the health care industry. The course explores the changing nature of health and medical care and the implications for medical practice and health policy.

How to start your own business: from concept to reality. A study of the challenges and responsibilities of an entrepreneur. Operational strategies concerning business, financial, and marketing plans, along with advertising, human resource, legal, and ethical issues.

A focus on the methods with which organizations access, compile, analyze, interpret and disseminate information and the way in which organizations use information in the planning, managing, and decision-making processes. The objective is to understand the constantly evolving role of information technology in providing the tools and techniques for effective use of management information.

Provides students with insights into an organization’s responsibilities to its stakeholders: employees, customers, shareholders, competitors, and the community at large. Moral principles and codes of ethics will be examined as the basis for the standards of leading and managing a commercial enterprise. This course is typically offered as a Service Learning (SL) course.

An introduction to the business models, strategies, and tactics of doing business in the Internet economy. The course objective is to build a solid knowledge of e-commerce, current e-business trends, and the fundamental underlying web technologies, which will be achieved through case studies and online activities.