Apr 23, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions



List of Course Description Prefixes  

Course Description by Department/Program  

 

Biology

  
  • BIO 203 - Ecology


    A scientific study of interactions determining the distribution and abundance of organisms.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 217 - Evolution


    A study of the fossil record, adaptive changes in genes and traits by natural selection, and the evolution of diversity and complexity.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107  and BIO 201 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Biology Majors I


    This course is the first of a two-semester sequence that introduces how the human body functions from the subcellular to the whole-individual level. It is designed for biology majors and students wanting to enter graduate programs in medicine or physiology.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 107 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Biology Majors II


    This course is a continuation of BIO 221 . It is designed for biology majors and students wanting to enter graduate programs in medicine or physiology.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 221  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 231 - Botany


    A study of structure, function, development, reproduction, and environmental adaptations of representative non-vascular and vascular plants. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: three hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 4.5

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 281 - Microbiology for Health Sciences


    This course is a basic introduction to the structure and function of prokaryotes, with some consideration of viruses and parasites. It is appropriate for nursing and allied health majors and does not fulfill requirements of the biology or biochemistry majors.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in CHY 107  or CHY 113  and grade of C- or higher in BIO 105  or BIO 111 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 282 - Microbiology Laboratory


    The laboratory explores basic techniques of isolation and cultivation of microorganisms, primarily bacteria and fungi. In addition, biochemical, molecular, and genetic analyses of microorganisms are introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 281  or BIO 311 ; or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 291 - Ornithology


    This course studies the basic biology of birds: their life histories, migration, ecology, and economic importance, with emphasis on species found in Eastern North America. Numerous field trips to a variety of habitats will be taken for purposes of field identification. Students are responsible for their own appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear and for binoculars. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: three hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 4.5

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 305 - Developmental Biology


    An analysis of the cellular and molecular interactions leading to normal development.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 306 - Developmental Biology Laboratory


    This laboratory course is designed to illustrate principles of animal development introduced in BIO 305  using genetic, histochemical, and molecular analyses.

    Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 305 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 309 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy


    The comparative study of vertebrate organ systems from an adaptational and evolutionary point of view. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: three hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109  or BIO 223 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 4.5

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 311 - Microbiology


    This course is a comprehensive introduction to cellular, biochemical, and genetic aspects of prokaryotes. Viruses and some eukaryotic microorganisms are also considered. This course is designed for biology majors but open to all who have successfully completed the prerequisites. The companion lab course is BIO 282 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHY 115  and grade of C- or higher in BIO 107  or BIO 113 ; or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 321 - Neurobiology


    This course presents an overview of nervous system function, structure, and development. Content focuses on the cellular and molecular properties that underlie normal function.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 , BIO 111 , or BIO 221 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 322 - Neurobiology Laboratory


    This laboratory course is designed to enable students to gain experience with a range of experimental techniques used in neurobiology research. These include cell culture, electrophysiology, histochemistry, microscopy, and behavioral analyses.

    Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 321 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 335 - Entomology


    Integrated lecture-laboratory course on the biology of insects and their impact on humanity.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 337 - Marine Ecology


    A comparative ecological study of coastal and oceanic environments. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: four hours per week including field trips.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 203  or ESP 125 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 5

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 345 - Pathophysiology


    A study of the physiological, genetic, biochemical and environmental basis of noninfectious diseases.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 , BIO 113 , or BIO 223 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology


    The morphology, physiology, and evolution of invertebrate animals. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: four hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 5

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 353 - Vertebrate Zoology


    This course is a survey of the vertebrate animals, focusing on classification, morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolutionary history of each group. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: four hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 5

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 361 - Parasitology


    The life histories and host-parasite relationships of animal parasites, with emphasis on those of humans.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 362 - Parasitology Laboratory


    The morphology and life cycles of parasitic protozoa, helminths, and arthropods.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 361  or concurrent.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 383 - Plant Ecology


    This course is a study of plant distribution and abundance across local, regional, and global scales. How plants are impacted by and in turn impact environmental and biotic factors will be discussed at the individual, community, and ecosystem levels. The influences of environmental stress and anthropogenic disruptions will also be examined. Students design and implement a field based research project and weekly field trips are required. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: four hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 203  or ESP 125 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 5

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 401 - Animal Physiology


    A study of physiological processes and their regulation in animals.

    Prerequisite(s): CHY 115 ; either PHY 111  or PHY 121 ; grade of C- or higher in BIO 107  or BIO 113 ; or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 402 - Animal Physiology Laboratory


    Laboratory examination of physiological mechanisms in animals.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade or C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 401 ; MAT 220 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 405 - Animal Behavior


    This course is a study of the principles of behavioral organization in vertebrate and invertebrate animals, with emphasis on behavior under natural conditions.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107  or BIO 113 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 406 - Animal Behavior Laboratory


    This course is a laboratory and field examination of behavioral principles in animals.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 405 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 407 - Environmental Modulation of Developmental Mechanisms


    This is a molecular genetic analysis of development focusing on an integrative approach toward understanding the evolution of developmental mechanisms.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C- or higher in BIO 201  and BIO 305 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 409 - Cell and Molecular Biology


    A study of the eukaryotic cell at the level of organelles and molecules. The biochemical aspects of cell growth and reproduction are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): CHY 115  and either grade of C- or higher in BIO 201  or concurrent enrollment in BIO 201 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 410 - Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory


    A course in which the techniques of cell fractionation and biochemical analyses are applied to the eukaryotic cell.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 409  or concurrent.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 413 - Applied Biostatistics


    This course is an introduction to the application of classical and modern statistics to biological problems.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 220  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 415 - Microbial Ecology


    The course begins with an examination of microbial evolution and biodiversity. It then explores the interactions of microorganisms in populations and within communities, and their interactions with other organisms and the environment, including an examination of physiological adaptations and biogeochemical cycles.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C- or higher in BIO 203  or ESP 125  and in BIO 311  or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 416 - Microbial Ecology Lab


    This is the companion lab course to BIO 415 , designed as a hands-on project lab to introduce students to a variety of methods used in microbial ecology. There will be a field, lab, computing and written component to the projects that will be completed during the semester. Microscopic, cell culture, molecular and bioinformatics methods will be employed.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 415  (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment, or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 417 - Issues in Evolution


    This course surveys major issues that motivate current research in evolutionary biology, providing an historical analysis of areas of controversy and alternative points of view within the field. The course is based on selected readings in the theoretical and experimental literature of the field, from primary and classical sources.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 201  and BIO 217 ; or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 419 - Human Evolution


    This course explores the fossil, genetic, and paleoanthropological evidence for current reconstructions of the history and evolution of all primates and of one primate in particular, Homo sapiens. Students will retrace the emergence of hominins and Homo sapiens in Africa, out of Africa, and across the world.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 201  and BIO 217 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 421 - Biology Seminar


    Weekly oral reports and discussions by students and staff on biological topics of current interest.

    Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biology coursework or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2-3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
    May be repeated for credit.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 423 - Topics in Genetics


    This course covers selected topics in genetics, including chromosomes, transposons, genetic regulation, genomics, genomic and karyotypic evolution, break repair, meiotic recombination, gene conversion, and some quantitative genetics.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 201  or concurrent, or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 431 - Principles of Immunology


    An introduction to the fundamentals of immunology, especially as they relate to human diseases. Topics include history of immunology, basic elements of immune systems, principles of natural and acquired immunity, cellular and molecular basis of B cell and T cell development and diversity, and clinical aspects of immunology.

    Prerequisite(s): CHY 107  or CHY 115 ; junior standing; grade of C- or higher in either BIO 107  or BIO 113 ; or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 432 - Immunology Laboratory


    This laboratory course is designed to enable students to gain experience with immunological techniques. Course emphasis will be on experimental design and the clinical and research applications of the procedures used.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 431  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 441 - Problems in Biology (Independent Studies)


    Independent library or laboratory studies on a special topic as mutually arranged by instructor and student.

    Prerequisite(s): By arrangement.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 442 - Honors Thesis in Biology


    This class is a continuation of the independent studies on a special topic started in BIO 441 . This final semester includes a mid-semester thesis draft, a substantive revised thesis based on feedback, and a concluding public, oral defense.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 441 ; Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship Core Requirement, and approval by Biology Department Chair.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology
  
  • BIO 443 - Internship


    In this course, students apply their learning to a practical context under supervision of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): By arrangement.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Biology

Business

  
  • BUS 188 - Introductory ICE Topics


    This course explores topics in Innovation, Creativity, or Entrepreneurship. Primarily intended for non-majors.

    Prerequisite(s): Vary by topic.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 200 - Introduction to Business


    This course is designed to introduce the student to the contemporary business environment and the variety of typical activities engaged in by business professionals. It explores how different business functions are integrated to accomplish the goals of the business within an increasingly competitive business environment. It is designed for anyone interested in becoming knowledgeable about successful business practices. Students with credit for BUS 101 or another introductory business course may not enroll. This course is intended for non-majors and is restricted to students with fewer than 9 credits in business, finance, and accounting. Business and accounting majors may not enroll without the approval of their academic advisor. Those with credit for BUS 101 may not enroll.

    Prerequisite(s): Fewer than nine credits in BUS, FIN and ACC.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Limited
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 203 - Career Planning and Development


    Students in this course identify and develop career goals and plans while improving their writing skills. Students engage in activities relating to personal and professional interest profiling, interest and employment inventories, interview preparation, resume construction, job searches, and business writing.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, ENG 100 /ENG 101  or equivalent course.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Limited
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 210 - Managing Sport for Society


    This course provides an overview of the business of sports, including career opportunities. The value of professional management to sports organizations is examined.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 241 - Applied Business Modeling


    Applied business modeling course is designed to think about structuring varied business situations for quantitative analysis using excel. It will be a hands-on case method-based course wherein several business challenges, which do not specifically fall in any of the typical quantitative methods area courses, will be modeled using excel. Since the course is focused on thinking and doing, we will spend less time on learning the tool. We will use several advanced features of excel which are seldom known to excel users. It will cover a wide range of excel functions for business case analysis using scenario building, What-If, Goal Seek, Look Up functions, Database function, Excel Tables, Array formula’s, Data Analysis Tool Pack, Statistical Analysis functions, Regressions etc.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 120  (C- or higher) or MAT 210  (C- or higher) or other approved statistics course .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 260 - Marketing


    This course is an introduction to the field of marketing. Topics include marketing strategy for products and services, market segmentation, targeting, and positioning, product issues, pricing, promotion, distribution, consumer behavior, marketing research and information systems, international marketing, and nonprofit marketing.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 24 earned credit hours.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 280 - Legal Environment of Business


    This course introduces students to the legal system, tort law, product liability, consumer law, labor law, equal employment law, intellectual property law, and other topics. It stresses the social responsibility of business and the legal and ethical framework in which businesses must function.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 284 - Enactus Project


    Participation in (but not the leadership of) Enactus social entrepreneurship project.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1

    May be repeated up to a total of 3 credit.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 295 - Internship in Business Administration


    An internship course in business administration. Prerequisites: sophomore standing, School of Business major, 2.33 GPA or higher, and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor. Enrollment is normally limited to majors who have not completed degree requirements. Majors are limited to a maximum of nine internship credits toward the degree; this course counts for general elective credit only. Pass/Fail.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, School of Business major, 2.33 GPA or higher, and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: Variable credit, 1-3 credits, 47 internship hours/credit hour.

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    May be repeated up to a total of 3 credits.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 300 - Entrepreneurial Thinking


    This course provides students an inside view of how entrepreneurial thinking can be applied in many environments including social ventures, corporations, venture capital and new ventures. Students will develop a basic knowledge of identifying opportunities, assessing required resources, planning and executing an entrepreneurial venture while developing an understanding of value propositions and risks. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 301 - Business Analytics


    Analytics is the scientific process of transforming data into insights for making better decisions. This course introduces students to all three areas of business analytics: descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. Emphasis is placed upon developing students’ abilities to recognize the need for analytics, formulating business problems, selecting and testing analytics models, and interpreting the implications of results. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 241  (C- or higher, or test-out option  ) or BUS 195  (C or higher) or EGN 304  (C or higher); MAT 108  (C- or higher); and  MAT 210  (C- or higher) or other approved statistics course  . Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Bus course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 311 - Sport Marketing


    Basic marketing concepts are applied to sport organizations, both amateur and professional. Topics include promotions and public relations, sport consumer behavior, strategic marketing planning, marketing information management, marketing communications, and sponsorship. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher). Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Bus course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 312 - Sport Law


    This course examines the legal system, its terminology, and principles in the context of professional and amateur sports. Emphasis is on identifying and analyzing legal issues, the ramifications of those issues, and the means of limiting the liability of sport organizations. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 280  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Bus course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring only
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 314 - Sport Media & Communication


    This course examines the strategic use of media and communication within the sports industry and provides students the opportunity for application through multimedia projects. Students will develop an understanding of the functional role of media and communication in its various forms throughout the sport industry, including but not limited to public relations, community relations, social media, and mass media. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing; ENG 100  or equivalent for all students; for students admitted fall 2021 or later: ENG 102  or equivalent (may be concurrent), or non-degree students; OR permission. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3
    Course Typically Offered: Spring only. Every spring
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 315 - Revenue Generation in Sport


    This course exposes students to a broad range of topics related to revenue generation in the sport industry, including ticket sales, sponsorship, fundraising, and public funding. Students will study current issues, and explore future directions, trends, and innovations in the field. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Taught yearly
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 316 - Sport Event & Facility Management


    This course will investigate the functions of sport managers in the design, operation, and financing of facilities and venues as well as provide practical involvement in managing a sport event. Students will examine the issues pertaining to the management of public and private arenas, stadiums, theatres, galleries, festivals, racetracks, and multipurpose facilities. Additionally, students will be assigned to committees for which they will plan, organize, publicize and manage all aspects of event operations during the semester. A required component of the course will include a commitment to work with the actual event. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Bus course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered: Spring only
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 318 - Sport Governance & Policy


    This course helps the student understand the modern administrative issues in the administration of sports-related businesses. The course will focus on many of the most demanding legal concerns of running sports businesses, with a particular focus on intercollegiate athletics and professional team sport in the U.S. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Bus course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Every two years in fall
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 319 - Sport Tourism


    This course introduces students to the nature, structure, and complexity of the sport tourism industry. Topics covered include economic, sociocultural and environmental impacts, motivations, marketing, and development principles. Limited offerings. 

    Prerequisite(s): Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Bus course. Please see enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 321 - Independent Projects in Marketing


    This course is designed to give marketing students an opportunity to conduct independent research and projects with a faculty mentor. Students will meet regularly with their mentor during the semester to discuss their independent studies progress. At the end of the semester, students submit a written report and present their findings to their faculty mentor and the business client (if applicable). 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing, and permission of instructor. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-4

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 322 - Sport Consumer Behavior


    This course will examine the personal, psychological, and environmental factors which influence sporting events and related product consumption. We will consider the determinants of both participate and spectator consumption behaviors at recreational, collegiate, and professional levels of sports. The course will utilize both a theoretical and applied approach to explain and demonstrate sport consumer behavior and its application to sport managers and marketers in developing marketing communications, enhancing the consumption experience, and identifying key elements of the consumer decision-making process. Students may earn credit for BUS 322 or BUS 365 , but not both.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Limited
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 334 - Introduction to Organizational Change


    This course focuses on understanding the nature of organizational change, both proactive and reactive, and both slow and fast (e.g., crisis mode). 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Offered once every two years.
    Course Type:
  
  • BUS 335 - International Business


    Introduction to the global economy and the political and cultural environments of international business. Topics include financial, marketing, and human resource issues in international business. 

    Prerequisite(s): ECO 101  or ECO 102 , junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: International
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 336 - Approved International Experience


    An educational activity while outside the U.S. that contributes to the student’s understanding of international business and which has been approved by one of the international business faculty members. Examples of activities which normally will be approved include, without limitation: (1) courses qualifying for 3 or more credits when transferred to USM in economics, law, history, political science, geography, political science culture and skills in languages other than English, (2) an independent study done outside the U.S. qualifying for 3 or more credits, (3) a USM travel course qualifying for 3 or more credits and (4) an international study tour offered by a reputable organization which in the opinion of a USM international business faculty member qualifies for 3 or more credits. BUS 336 may be used either as a course in the International Business Track or International Business Concentration or as a 300-level or higher BUS course.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 337 - Approved International Business Experience


    An educational activity while outside the U.S. that directly contributes to the student’s understanding of international business and has been preapproved by one of the international business faculty members. Normally limited to a 300-level or higher course in a business discipline, including economics and/or law, taken at an educational institution outside the U.S. which qualifies for 3 or more credits when transferred to USM. Approval for BUS 337 may be denied if the student lacks the necessary foundational course(s) in the relevant discipline. BUS 337 may be used either as a course in the International Business Track or International Business Concentration or as a 300-level or higher BUS course. (BUS 336  is not a prerequisite for BUS 337.) 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 338 - Strategic Management of Technology & Innovation


    Focuses on the strategic management of technology-based innovation in the firm. Specific topics include assessing the innovative capabilities of the firm, managing the corporate R&D function, managing the interfaces between functional groups in the development process, managing the new business development function in the firm, understanding and managing technical entrepreneurs, building technology-based distinctive competencies and competencies and competitive advantages, technological leadership versus followership in competitive strategy, institutionalizing innovation, and attracting and keeping corporate entrepreneurs. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Once every two years.
    Course Type:
  
  • BUS 339 - Business Ethics


    The content of the course draws on multiple disciplines including philosophy, applied ethics, management, organization theory, and economics. The course offers a series of conversations aimed at viewing ethical decision making at the individual, organizational, and societal levels of analysis. At the individual level, the focus is on the foundational concepts of moral reasoning such as rights, justice, utilitarianism, virtue, and moral intuitions. At the organizational level social influences on ethical decision making, such as conformity, and obedience, and building ethical organizations are discussed. Finally, at the societal level the relationship between law and business ethics, stakeholder theory, and strategic approach to addressing grand ethical challenges will be covered. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Majors in fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher  before taking any 300/400 Business course.See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
    Course Typically Offered: At least once every two years.
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 340 - Managing Organizational Behavior


    A survey of the disciplines of management and organizational behavior, and of the practices managers employ in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations. Topics include self-awareness, perception and decision making, individual differences and diversity, motivation, group dynamics, communication, stress, power and politics, organizational design, and change. The environmental context, workforce diversity, the global economy, and managerial ethics are core integrating themes. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 341 - New Product Development


    This course reviews the fundamentals of product development and commercialization, offering students from two different disciplines the chance to explore what it takes to bring a new product to market. Students will gain real world insights into the process of developing and screening an idea, testing a product concept, creating a product prototype, performing business analysis, exploring test marketing, writing a marketing plan, and bringing a product to market through the commercialization process. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 342 - Leadership


    The purpose of this course is to help students be more effective exercising leadership. To do this, the course will first teach the distinction among leadership, authority, and management, and also among different leadership situations. The course will then provide experiential exercises and exposure to tools and techniques appropriate to the various challenges. 

    Prerequisite(s):  BUS 340  (C or higher); junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business. 
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 343 - Management Skills


    This course focuses on building critical skills for managers and employees to work effectively and efficiently in organizational settings. The course is organized so that students will have the opportunity to develop and practice managerial skills that are deemed by scholars and practitioners to be crucial for organizational success in today’s business world. Particularly, at the personal level, the course focuses on building skills pertaining to self-awareness, well-being, and analytical and creative problem solving. At the interpersonal level, the focus is building skills related to developing relationships, influencing and motivating others, and conflict resolution. Finally, at the group level, learn and develop skills with regard to empowering others, building effective teams, and leading change.  

    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: BUS 340   (min. C) and junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Once a semester.
    Course Type:
  
  • BUS 344 - Business Negotiation


    This course offers an introduction to negotiation and more broadly, conflict resolution, which are skills vital to managers, professionals, and entrepreneurs. It helps students develop a deeper understanding of the preparation, motivation, processes, and outcomes of negotiation and conflict resolution activities. Students build competencies in communicating and achieving their own interests in light of bounded understanding of the interests and motivations of the other parties. In this process, students are expected to develop written, oral, and non-verbal communication skills. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 340   (min. C) and junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher. before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Once an academic year.
    Course Type:
  
  • BUS 345 - Technology Management


    Surveys information/systems technology for the management of corporate information as a resource. Managerial and technical dimensions of information systems are blended in a framework of information technology. Specific topics will evolve with the field but may include data communications, information systems theory, database concepts, and decision support systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 346 - Strategic Human Resource Management


    Students gain a contemporary and comprehensive strategic HR perspective and learn how to make a significant contribution by managing any organization’s human resources in line with strategic goals and objectives. Students will learn to develop solutions for sourcing talent, selecting for high performance, managing performance, selective retention, and leveraging diversity. Key functions are examined. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 241  (min. C-) or test-out option  or BUS 195  (min. C); BUS 340  (min. C) and Junior Standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.

     
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business

  
  • BUS 347 - Triple-Bottom-Line Business


    How can firms pursue profits without harming the planet or the ‘way life should be’? This course explores sustainable business strategies and practices that can be used to manage the triple bottom line of financial, environmental, and social performance. Ethical action is a recurring theme. Students with credit for BUS 357 may not enroll. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, BUS 260  (C- or higher), BUS 280  (C- or higher). Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
    Course Typically Offered: Limited
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 348 - Sustainable Business Practicum


    Working on self-directed projects, students carry out a sustainable business auditing project to meet the goals of a partner in the business community. Students will interview small businesses to gather information and data about their business sustainability practices. Students will learn how the general principles of sustainability can be applied in specific business situations. Students will create a best practices case study and Sustainability Action Plan for one business. As part of the course, students are to generate publicity for the school and formally present the results of the project to their external partners. The course emphasizes problem-based learning and the development of professional skills. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 347 , junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 351 - Cross-Cultural Management


    This course addresses the challenges and opportunities that managers experience in international or multicultural environments. The purpose is to develop students’ understanding and behavioral skills relevant to the interaction of different cultures in business settings. Using a variety of methods – experiential learning, case studies, research, and hands-on activities in the classroom – the ultimate goal is to assist students in developing cross-cultural competencies to be future global managers. These competencies include cultural knowledge and sensitivity, conflict resolution, tolerance of ambiguity, and cognitive complexity. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 (min. C) and junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Once per academic year.
    Course Type:
  
  • BUS 356 - Digital Marketing


    Students will develop skills required to meet the challenges of a 21st century promotional marketplace. Digital marketing will address topics such as search engine optimization (SEO), content strategy, campaign development, and display advertising. Working within an online simulation, students learn promotional best practices by writing targeted advertisements, creating business landing pages and management of online media investments. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Typically fall.
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 358 - E-Commerce


    This course examines various business models used in electronic commerce, provides an understanding of how an e-presence is established, and explores the strategic use of e-commerce in a global environment. Students will develop skills in establishing a Web presence for a business and business planning. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), BUS 345  (C or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 359 - Social Media Marketing


    enrollment policy  Students will explore best practices for maximizing marketing returns using social media outlets. Students learn and apply different strategies for earned, owned, and paid social media platforms in class exercises and a social media marketing simulation. Credit as marketing elective OR experiential class.  Non School of Business students please see enrollment policy for eligibility.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260   and Junior Standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Course Typically Offered: Typically spring
    Course Type:
  
  • BUS 360 - Marketing Strategy


    This course prepares students to evaluate strategic marketing options, make informed marketing decisions, and formulate strategic marketing policies, based on quantitative and qualitative analysis. Basic skills emphasized in this class are situation analysis, management by profit and loss, implementing marketing strategies, brand management, positioning, and market segmentation. This is a foundation course for marketing majors. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), sophomore standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 361 - International Marketing


    This course addresses the critical marketing skills required for business survival in today’s world economy. Students learn to apply global marketing and financial management concepts and techniques during a semester-long, simulated global market program. Students analyze and manage international product lines and adapt to cultural differences while working in a computer simulated global marketplace. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: International
    Course Typically Offered: Fall only
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 362 - Market Opportunity Analysis


    In this course, student teams work with a local business to develop a market opportunity. Areas of analysis include target-market identification, industry trends, demand analysis, capacity and fit issues, competitive analysis, and forecasting. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Students are encouraged to take BUS 365  and BUS 369  before BUS 362. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 363 - Branding and Advertising


    This course develops the necessary knowledge and skills to create a clear and compelling portrayal of the brand offering, whether it involves small businesses, entrepreneurial ventures, corporations or not-for-profit organizations. It uses a mix of different marketing communication methods to create a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. Please see enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 364 - Professional Selling


    This course is designed to equip students with the fundamental understanding of the role of professional selling within all types of organizations, with an emphasis on development of communication, relationship building, and presentation skills. The course is interactive/”hands on” and will include: video case studies, role playing, sales presentations, guest lectures, use of PowerPoint, use of sales management software, group presentations, mini lectures, and Internet research. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 365 - Consumer Behavior


    This course examines alternative explanations of consumer behavior. Emphasis is placed on cultural, sociological, and psychological influences on consumption. Other topics include consumer decision processes and the way managers use consumer characteristics to segment the market and develop marketing plans. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Students with credit for BUS 165 or BUS 322  may not enroll. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 366 - Sales Management


    This course will introduce students to sales management and the role, necessary skills, and the objectives of successful sales management. Students will also explore team characteristics through the understanding of the influence of team personalities, communicating to different personalities, motivating different personalities, and the development life cycle of team development. Setting goals and objectives will also be addressed with various experiential activities such as setting daily/weekly/monthly targets and objectives. Coaching and feedback will be addressed by understanding how coaching helps maintain and improve performance. Finally, how to deal with underperforming sales team members, proactively identifying potential drops in performance, effective under performance discussions, setting targets for improvement, and using personal improvement plans. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 367 - Marketing Management


    Students gain experience making marketing decisions as members of teams. The emphasis is on applying a management perspective to marketing decision making. Students must integrate knowledge from other functional disciplines into a strategic marketing planning framework. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), any 300-level marketing course, junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Limited
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 369 - Marketing Research


    Students learn the process of marketing research as they work on a semester-long project with community businesses and organizations. Students learn how to produce a secondary data report, how to design and conduct a qualitative research study, and how to design and analyze the results of an online survey. Students will also acquire key secondary data research techniques, one-on-one interview skills, questionnaire design principles, and data analysis skills. The course has a significant PC lab component to encourage hands-on learning. 

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 210  (C- or higher) or other approved statistics course   (or concurrent), BUS 260  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 372 - Supply Chain Management


    This course introduces supply chain management as it examines the products-to-services spectrum in terms of various transformation processes and their impact upon the supply chain. In addition, the course considers how supply chain strategy relates to other organization functions and focuses on all strategic areas impacting supply chain decision making. Some of the important topics include but not limited to Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Sustainability in Supply Chain, Location Strategies, Supply Chain Analytics, Aggregate Planning, & Business Analytics Modules: Decision-Making Tools, Linear Programming and Transportation Modeling. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 301  (min. C) or ( MAT 380   (min. C) and EGN 304   (min. C) ); and junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Once a year
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 373 - Project Management


    This course addresses the managerial concepts and technical tools required for evaluating, planning, managing, and controlling projects. The topics include but not limited to strategic issues, project selection, risk analysis, work, breakdown structures, PERT/ CPM, resource management, conflict issues, and managing people. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 241  (min C- or test-out option ) or BUS 195  (min C) or EGN 304   (min C); MAT 108  (C- or higher); MAT 210  (C- or higher) or MAT 120  (C- or higher) or other approved statistics course  ; junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 374 - Purchasing and Procurement


    This course develops on the idea of managing supply chains with a focus on the purchasing process. It covers the managerial concepts, frameworks, and tools associated with purchasing. The topics include the purchasing process, strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation and selection, quality management, worldwide sourcing, and negotiation and conflict management. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 241  (min C- or test out option) or BUS 195  (min. C) or EGN 304   (min. C); and junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Once a year
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 375 - Production/Operations Management


    This course undertakes an examination of the role of operations within manufacturing and service organizations. Emphasis is placed upon recognizing operational opportunities and tradeoffs and employing quantitative and qualitative tools and decision support systems to assist strategic and operational decision-making. The general functions of operations management as applied to the transformation process are covered. Operations management concepts and analytical methods of handling problems in manufacturing and service operations are presented. Some of the important topics include but are not limited to Project Management, Quality Control, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, Aggregate Planning and Short-Term Scheduling.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 301  (min. C) or (MAT 380   (min. C) and EGN 304   (min. C); and junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 376 - Advanced Topics in Strategy


    An exploration of the topics and tools available for assessing and making strategic decisions. This course focuses on structured - often mathematically-based - ways to model and analyze important business decisions and on how to optimize choices while also appreciating the practical constraints and issues involved. Specific topics may vary by semester, given the strategic challenges occurring at that time. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Once every two years.
    Course Type:
  
  • BUS 377 - Information Visualization


    In this course, students will learn to create charts, maps, and other visualizations to tell stories and to create effective graphical displays of evidence. Students will learn to critically evaluate examples from print media and the internet after learning the foundations of information visualization. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and successful completion of the University’s Core requirement in Quantitative Reasoning. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Limited
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 378 - Sport Management Practicum


    This course provides students with the opportunity to apply learned sport management skills, theories, and ideas in a sport industry setting. The course will allow a student to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application. This course is optional. The practicum will be a minimum of 140 hours and may be completed full or part-time. This course is open to students in the Sport Management General Track Major only who have not completed degree requirements. May not be taken pass/fail.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 311 , junior standing and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 380 - Advanced Legal Issues in Business


    This course will cover negotiable instruments, contract law, trusts and estates, property law, and other legal topics. This course is intended to provide detailed study of many important legal issues facing businesses. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 280  (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Limited
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 382 - International Business Law


    An examination of legal issues affecting international business transactions. Topics include contracts, sale of goods, letters of credit, regulation of imports and exports, business competition law, protection of intellectual property rights, and ethical issues. Non School of Business students please see enrollment policy for eligibility.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 280  (C- or higher) or equivalent, junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 383 - Social Entrepreneurship


    Focuses on the theory and practice of social enterprise using readings and case studies, and identifying and implementing social entrepreneurship Enactus projects. The projects aim to increase awareness and understanding of business and economic issues. The course will help students understand how social enterprises benefit from free market principles. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing (BUS majors and minors). Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 384 - Enactus Project Leadership


    Project leadership of Enactus social entrepreneurship project.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    May be repeated up to a total of 6 credits.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
 

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