BUS 125 | Introduction to Business | 3 hours
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the major business and accounting functional areas. Skills inventories will be administered to freshman business students to aid in matching their talents and interests with the appropriate accounting or business area. Fall & Spring

BUS 215 | Business Communication | 3 hours
Improvement of writing skills to facilitate effective written communication in the workplace. Topics include purposes of written business communication; intensive review of the rules governing written communication; planning, organizing, and editing of effective business letters, memos, and reports. Fall Even

BUS 225 | Principles of Marketing | 3 hours
The student will examine the policies and problems concerned with flow of goods and services to the consumer. This course includes the study of pricing, advertising, consumer behavior, and the distribution of products. Fall

BUS 231 | Principles of Management | 3 hours
The process of achieving results through efficient utilization of human and material resources. Analysis of managerial functions, planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling. Spring

BUS 255 | Macroeconomics (SSC 255) | 3 hours
This course involves the study of the economy as a whole. Concerned with national policy issues; government and business; national income analysis; monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisite: MTH 150 or consent of instructor Fall

BUS 256 | Microeconomics (SSC 256) | 3 hours
This course involves the study of individual market interactions. Concentrates on the efficient allocation of resources among firms, industries, and consumers. Prerequisite: MTH 150 or consent of instructor Spring

BUS 269 | Personal Finance | 3 hours
The student will study personal financial management as it applies to budgets, savings, credit, insurance, and investments. Includes real estate fundamentals. Prerequisite: ACC 121 Fall Odd

BUS 270 | Business Application and Systems | 3 hours
The course provides basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access. The student learns commands and functions include Macros. Prerequisite: IT 125 Fall & Spring

BUS 279 | Free Enterprise | 3 hours
This course provides an overview and definition of the free enterprise system. Also covered are other types of economic systems and their respective structures. Topics include the development and history of the free market economic system and the contrast of this system to other economic systems. On Demand

BUS 324 | Public Relations | 3 hours
Every student is engaged in the public relations process, the goals, functions and responsibilities of public relations, and the writing and other activities involved in Public Relations. Prerequisite: BUS 225 Spring Odd

BUS 329 | Market Research | 3 hours
The basic research concepts and techniques, applications of research findings to formulating marketing policies. Prerequisite: BUS 225, MTH 219 Fall Even

BUS 330 | Sales and Sales Management | 3 hours
Information on the selling process and its importance in the business environment. Topics covered will include the psychology of selling, telemarketing, and computer technology and its impact on selling. Prerequisite: BUS 225 Fall Odd

BUS 333 | Advertising | 3 hours
Each student studies advertising from historical, economic, ethical, psychological and artistic perspectives. Every student plans, designs and creates print advertisements and advertising campaigns. Prerequisite: BUS 225 Fall Odd BUS 335 | Human Resource Management | 3 hours
This course involves the study of principles of personnel administration and the responsibilities of the personnel function within an organization. Emphasis is placed on procurement, selection, training, supervision, job analysis, and utilization of work forces. Prerequisite: BUS 231 or consent of instructor Fall

BUS 336 | International Business | 3 hours
Various aspects of traditional business theory will be covered from an international perspective. Topics will include the impact of the European Economic Community, international monetary systems and the impact of political and social changes. Prerequisite: BUS 231 Fall Even

BUS 370 | Corporate Finance | 3 hours
This course involves the study of procurement and utilization of funds for a business. Includes study of securities, capital and income management, and procedures for obtaining short, intermediate and long-term funds. Prerequisite: ACC 121, MTH 219 Spring

BUS 372 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 hours
An introduction to law and to the legal aspects of common business transactions: contracts, agencies, personal property and bailments, sales, and commercial paper. Prerequisite: ACC 121 Fall

BUS 380 | Entrepreneurship | 3 hours
This course is an overview of small business entrepreneurship and the process of establishing a small business. This course will cover opportunities, planning, start up, risk, financing, marketing, and growth. The student will prepare a formal business plan. Prerequisite: BUS 279 On Demand

BUS 412 | Production/Operations Management | 3 hours
Overview of the production and operation systems common to all types of business organizations including basic problems in the production of goods and services and modern strategies for planning and controlling operations. Prerequisite: MTH 219 Spring

BUS 460 | Investments | 3 hours
The student will study typical financial intuitional investments. In additional to equity and debt instruments the student will further study real estate investments. Prerequisite: BUS 269 Fall

BUS 469 | Business Finance | 3 hours
This course is a capstone course for finance majors with policy study of various financial options for corporate entities. Prerequisites: BUS 269, 370 469 and MTH 219 Spring

BUS 483 | Business Strategy | 3 hours
The student will bring together all of the various theories and concepts learned in other business courses. Strategic management issues will be covered through the use of case studies, computer simulations, and classroom discussion. Prerequisite: senior status or consent of instructor. Spring

BUS 485 | Internship & Professional Development | 3 hours
The student will gain experience in business fields on a part-time or full-time basis. Opportunities are available in banking, retail, and manufacturing. Prerequisite: Faculty approval Fall & Spring

BUS 490 | Business Ethics/Community Service | 3 hours
The student will develop an awareness and understanding of ethics in a business setting. Each student will participate in a community service project through various agencies, service organizations, or churches. Fall