Business Administration (Management)

Introduction to Business offers an introduction to the principles and practices of business and an overview of the functional areas. (Designed for non-business majors/minors and prospective business teachers).

A course designed for students who did not pass the Business Departmental Exam (Major Field Test) required in their senior year. The course consists of a review of the major theories and concepts for making sound business decisions. A variety of activities will be used to reinforce these principles, and students will exhibit this understanding through case analysis, completion of study guides, class discussions and written exams. The requirements of this course may not be met by special examination. This course may not count toward a major or minor in Business. Only students who have taken the Business Departmental Exit Exam may register for BA 250.

This is an introduction to the basic statistical concepts applied to economic and business problems. Topics include: tabular, graphical, and numerical methods for descriptive statistics; measures of central tendency, dispersion, and association for sets of data; probability; discrete and continuous probability distributions; sampling and sampling distributions; an introduction to confidence intervals. The solution of problems using spreadsheets is integral and mandatory for this course.

This course is a composite of theory, practices, and technologies essential to the development and refinement of written communication skills in business.

This is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with the knowledge, roles, responsibilities, and skills required of modern managers.

Creative management of the production and operation function of the organization can lead to competitive advantage. This course examines what production and operations managers do, as well as investigates the latest tools and concepts they use to support key decisions.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental principles of the laws of business so they act intelligently and understand their rights, duties, and inabilities in ordinary business transactions. Contracts, bailment, sales, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, and agency and employment relationships are covered. Emphasis is given to the Uniform Commercial Code.

This course introduces concepts, practice, research and theories in employee staffing and development. Specific course content areas include recruiting, selecting, training, and development of individuals of employment in For-Profit and Non-Profit entities/institutions, businesses and corporations, and organizations in general.

A study of the issues, trends, and problems involved in the strategic management of personnel including recruitment, motivation, evaluation, compensation, and employee development.

A study of the international business environment, with emphasis on commercial policies and treaties, export/import operations, government regulations affecting international business, internal international business activities, and study of cultural issues.

This course introduces the components of employee compensation systems and how such systems are utilized in organizations to attract, retain and motivate a competent employee workforce. Study is given to value of compensation and reward systems as key contributors to organizational effectiveness. Students will explore in coursework how to assess reward systems in areas such as equity and cost effectiveness; assessment and diagnosis of compensation management issues and problems, and the development of appropriate solutions.

This course is designed to familiarize students with different aspects of international business and management practices in a global environment inclusive of, but limited to international culture, ethical decision-making, human resources development, environmental politics, managerial functions, and strategic planning.

People are the common denominator of all organizational endeavors, regardless of organizational size or purpose. This course examines theory and research regarding the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations. Topics include motivation, communication, group dynamics and decision making, leadership, and organizational change.

Emphasis is placed on the ethical concepts that are relevant to resolving moral and legal issues in business, the reasoning and analytical skills needed to apply ethical concepts to business decisions, and the social and natural environments within which moral issues in business arise.

This course focuses on the problems and possibilities of effectively negotiating workable agreements in organizational and interpersonal situations. Emphasis is placed on intellectual understanding and practical skills in everyday business negotiations. Cases and exercises are used to build skills in thinking strategically and analytically when negotiating organizational problems.

This course examines the knowledge and skills relevant to the development of appropriate leadership behavior in various organizational contexts as well as effective influence in interpersonal relations.

This course is designed to allow students to participate in supervised directed research on practical organizational issues.

This course is designed to allow students to participate in supervised directed research on practical organizational issues.

This course is designed to develop an understanding of policy formation and strategic planning as related to current business practices. Integration of business fundamentals (marketing, finance, accounting, production, economics) into a balanced analysis of the whole business system is emphasized.