Business (BUSA)
BUSA 101 Introduction to Business (Cr3)(3:0)
Fundamental operations of business including management, human resource management, economics, marketing, operations and manufacturing, accounting, finance, and international relations. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 114 Manufacturing Cost Control (Cr3)(3:0)
Budget planning administration, standard costs, control of labor time, scrap, waste, inventory control, and maintenance costs. Offered alternate years.
BUSA 115 Introduction to International Business (Cr3)(3:0)
Environment, concepts and differences involved in international business; government influences on trade, organizations affecting international trade, the need of multinational business involvement, and the challenges this involvement presents to employees. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 131 Principles of Marketing (Cr3)(3:0)
Principles of marketing and analysis of the four variables of the marketing mix: product, price, promotion, and distribution; marketing concepts as related to products and services and businesses and non-profit organizations. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 135 Principles of Exporting and Importing (Cr3)(2:2)
Entrepreneurial course with a “hands-on” approach to export and import business; starting and setting up a home office, distribution and territorial strategies, international selling and promotion, shipping and custom duties, documentation, financing and travel, cultural and ethical issues, U.S. and foreign government regulations. Prereq. - BUSA 115.
BUSA 137 Principles of Selling (Cr3)(3:0)
Basic principles of professional selling; characteristics and opportunities of a sales career; knowledge and skills associated with the selling process; hands-on course emphasizing role-playing, and in-class presentations.
BUSA 141 Entrepreneurship (Cr3)(3:0)
The business plan and start-up phase of a business; opportunity recognition, idea formulation, entry strategies; includes a complete simulation.
BUSA 152 Business Law I (Cr3)(3:0)
Basic introduction to legal aspects of business including relevant terminology; essential elements of the American legal system, structure and operation of courts, torts and crimes in a business environment, common law of contracts, sales under the Uniform Commercial Code, and ethical considerations in business operations. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 191 Special Studies in Business (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
BUSA 192 Special Studies in Business (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
BUSA 193 Special Studies in Business (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
BUSA 201 Business Statistics I (Cr4)(4:0)
Applied analysis of descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling methods and distribution, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, non parametric methods, statistical quality control, and index numbers. Prereq. - 1 year high school algebra or permission of instructor. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 202 Business Law II (Cr3)(3:0)
Basic legal concepts and procedures underlying the formation, operation, and dissolution of various forms of business organization; commercial paper, creditor/debtor rights, bailments, employment law, and relevant social legislation. Prereq. - BUSA 152. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 205 Management Fundamentals (Cr3)(3:0)
Principles and functions of management within organizations; planning and decision-making, organizing and staffing, leading and controlling with emphasis on the manager’s role in goal achievement; ethical, political, legal, and international aspects of the environments in which business and other organizations operate; a management case study or simulation may be integrated into the course. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 211 Personal Finance (Cr3)(3:0)
Personal financial planning in money management, career planning, taxes, consumer credit, housing, and other consumer decisions, legal protection, insurance, investments, retirement planning, and estate planning. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 221 Business Communications (Cr3)(3:0)
Comprehensive overview of the communications processes with special emphasis on practical workplace applications; students assess and develop their listening, speaking, writing, and research skills as they prepare business letters, memos, reports, presentations, proposals, and employment packages; students plan and conduct business meetings and practice effective group problem-solving skills. Only one of BUSA 221 or OFAD 221 may be applied to a degree. Prereq. - ENGL 151 and CMTH 102. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 226 Human Resources Management (Cr3)(3:0)
The management of human resources in the legal and social environment of business; personnel planning, recruiting, selection, training, job evaluation, employee rights, compensation and benefits, and other aspects of personnel administration; labor-management relations and industrial safety for employees. Also available through Online Learning.
BUSA 231 Production and Inventory Control (Cr3)(3:0)
Modern methods of advance planning, machine scheduling, and line loading, non-technical approach. Offered alternate years.
BUSA 235 Principles of Advertising and Public Relations (Cr3)(3:0)
An introduction to the principles of advertising and public relations. Includes advertising’s role within marketing; how advertising works; the consumer audience; strategic research and planning; advertising media; ad design and copywriting; ad evaluation and the role of public relations. Student is recommended to have familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, email and the internet. Prereq. - BUSA 131.
BUSA 252 Quality Management (Cr3)(3:0)
Principles and methods used in modern quality management; TQM tools and processes, statistical process control, employee problem-solving; quality as a strategic imperative.
BUSA 260 International Business Practice Firm (Cr3)(2:2)
Using an international business model, the students work as team members in a simulated business firm in a state-of-the-art facility; students have the opportunity to perform various business functions (i.e. accounting, human resources, marketing/sales, purchasing/inventory control) as the firm transacts business with students in other simulated companies both in the U.S. and in other countries. Prereq. - 30 credits completed and familiarity with Microsoft Word, e-mail, and the Internet.
BUSA 261 International Business Practice Firm Accounting Department (Cr3)(2:2)
Same as BUSA 260 with accounting focus. Prereq. - BUSA 260 and departmental permission.
BUSA 262 International Business Practice Firm Human Resources Department (Cr3)(2:2)
Same as BUSA 260 with human resources focus. Prereq. - BUSA 260 and departmental permission.
BUSA 263 International Business Practice Firm Marketing Department (Cr3)(2:2)
Same as BUSA 260 with marketing focus. Prereq. - BUSA 260 and departmental permission.
BUSA 264 International Business Practice Firm Purchasing Department (Cr3)(2:2)
Same as BUSA 260 with purchasing focus. Prereq. - BUSA 260 and departmental permission.
BUSA 270 Marketing Simulation (Cr3)(3:0)
Students work as a team in a simulated advertising agency setting to develop a creative Integrated Marketing Communication Program. In creating the program, students apply all aspects of marketing from previous coursework (i.e advertising/PR campaigns, brochure/sell sheet development, website design, sales promotion, personal selling, etc.). Students are involved in creative and critical thinking, decision making, environmental scanning and team activities. Prereq. - BUSA 131, 235, ARTA 130, and a minimum of 40 credits completed.
BUSA 291 Special Studies in Business Administration (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
BUSA 292 Special Studies in Business Administration (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
BUSA 293 Special Studies in Business Administration (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
