This introductory course is an overview of basic leadership styles and skills. The course is designed to expand students' understanding of leadership and women’s role in society as leaders. The students will identify leadership opportunities, practice leadership skills, and learn how to demonstrate and communicate their leadership experience. Prerequisite: Juniors or Seniors Only
Meets in the Borisenok house.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
This course develops an overall leadership perspective by integrating knowledge gained from readings, presentations, and projects. Students are expected to present professional quality oral and written presentations during the course. Prerequisite: Senior BOLD Scholars only.
Meets in the Borisenok house.
This course is designed to introduce business students to the complex nature of today's rapidly changing business environment. This overview course will also serve as an orientation to the wide array of career opportunities in business and how they relate to the curriculum offered by the School of Business. Business majors only.
$50.00 Test Fee
This course is designed to introduce business students to the complex nature of today's rapidly changing business environment. This overview course will also serve as an orientation to the wide array of career opportunities in business and how they relate to the curriculum offered by the School of Business. Business majors only.
$50.00 Test Fee
This course is designed to introduce business students to the complex nature of today's rapidly changing business environment. This overview course will also serve as an orientation to the wide array of career opportunities in business and how they relate to the curriculum offered by the School of Business. Business majors only.
$50.00 Test Fee
This course must be taken concurrently with BUS 111.
Class meets in Saint Joseph's auditorium
Introduction to personal financial planning, including goal-setting, cash management, credit, insurance, taxes, housing, investing, retirement and estate planning.
SYNCHRONOUS/ONLINE. This course will meet completely online via Zoom at the scheduled class time. If a student requires any accommodations, please contact the instructor.
This course introduces students to the theory and fundamentals of business communication. Communication in a business context is often different than in other context and requires different competencies. This courses helps students develop the basic skills including planning, determining the purpose and audience, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, the revision process, and presentation of the final communication product. These basic elements are applied in a variety of business settings. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisites: ENG 105 or equivalent.
This course introduces students to the theory and fundamentals of business communication. Communication in a business context is often different than in other context and requires different competencies. This courses helps students develop the basic skills including planning, determining the purpose and audience, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, the revision process, and presentation of the final communication product. These basic elements are applied in a variety of business settings. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisites: ENG 105 or equivalent.
This course introduces students to the theory and fundamentals of business communication. Communication in a business context is often different than in other context and requires different competencies. This courses helps students develop the basic skills including planning, determining the purpose and audience, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, the revision process, and presentation of the final communication product. These basic elements are applied in a variety of business settings. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisites: ENG 105 or equivalent.
This course is an introduction to the concepts and components of computer-based management information systems and their integration into organizational processes to gain competitive advantage. Topics include hardware, software, internet applications, elements of the system design life cycle, and database concepts. Students build systems using spreadsheet and database packages to support business processes and decision making. Prerequisites: CSC 111 or CSC 114; computer literacy assumed.
This course is an introduction to the concepts and components of computer-based management information systems and their integration into organizational processes to gain competitive advantage. Topics include hardware, software, internet applications, elements of the system design life cycle, and database concepts. Students build systems using spreadsheet and database packages to support business processes and decision making. Prerequisites: CSC 111 or CSC 114; computer literacy assumed.
This course introduces fundamental legal terminology, concepts and principles in the area of court procedures and jurisdiction, torts in the business environment and criminal law. Emphasis will be placed on the general laws of contracts, U.C.C. (sale of goods, product liability, and negotiable instruments). Current court decisions and statutes, particularly those dealing with business transactions and relationships, will be included.
This course introduces fundamental legal terminology, concepts and principles in the area of court procedures and jurisdiction, torts in the business environment and criminal law. Emphasis will be placed on the general laws of contracts, U.C.C. (sale of goods, product liability, and negotiable instruments). Current court decisions and statutes, particularly those dealing with business transactions and relationships, will be included.
The course studies individuals and groups within an organizational context, focusing on the effect of organizational processes and practices on human behavior. Major topics include: individual characteristics such as beliefs, values and personality; individual processes such as perception, motivation, decision-making, judgment, commitment and control; group characteristics such as size, composition and structural properties; group processes such as decision-making and leadership; organizational processes and practices such as goal setting, appraisal, feedback, rewards and behavioral aspects of task design; and the influences of all these on individual, group and organizational outcomes such as performance, turnover, absenteeism and stress. The emphasis of this course is on the application of current research findings from the fields of psychology, sociology, and other related fields of the behavioral sciences. Must have earned at least 24 credits to take this course.
The course studies individuals and groups within an organizational context, focusing on the effect of organizational processes and practices on human behavior. Major topics include: individual characteristics such as beliefs, values and personality; individual processes such as perception, motivation, decision-making, judgment, commitment and control; group characteristics such as size, composition and structural properties; group processes such as decision-making and leadership; organizational processes and practices such as goal setting, appraisal, feedback, rewards and behavioral aspects of task design; and the influences of all these on individual, group and organizational outcomes such as performance, turnover, absenteeism and stress. The emphasis of this course is on the application of current research findings from the fields of psychology, sociology, and other related fields of the behavioral sciences. Must have earned at least 24 credits to take this course.
The course studies individuals and groups within an organizational context, focusing on the effect of organizational processes and practices on human behavior. Major topics include: individual characteristics such as beliefs, values and personality; individual processes such as perception, motivation, decision-making, judgment, commitment and control; group characteristics such as size, composition and structural properties; group processes such as decision-making and leadership; organizational processes and practices such as goal setting, appraisal, feedback, rewards and behavioral aspects of task design; and the influences of all these on individual, group and organizational outcomes such as performance, turnover, absenteeism and stress. The emphasis of this course is on the application of current research findings from the fields of psychology, sociology, and other related fields of the behavioral sciences. Must have earned at least 24 credits to take this course.
This course is an overview of the nature and scope of sport management. The course is designed to expand students' understanding of basic principles and issues in sport management and provide information about the career opportunities in the sport management industry.
Through this course students learn how marketers create, communicate, and deliver goods and services that have value for their customers. By the end of the course students should be able to define core marketing concepts. Additionally, students will learn to apply these concepts through a variety of hands-on activities. Topics include: product development, pricing strategies, distribution strategies, marketing communications, marketing research, and consumer behavior. Prerequisites: 24 credits completed.
Through this course students learn how marketers create, communicate, and deliver goods and services that have value for their customers. By the end of the course students should be able to define core marketing concepts. Additionally, students will learn to apply these concepts through a variety of hands-on activities. Topics include: product development, pricing strategies, distribution strategies, marketing communications, marketing research, and consumer behavior. Prerequisites: 24 credits completed.
Through this course students learn how marketers create, communicate, and deliver goods and services that have value for their customers. By the end of the course students should be able to define core marketing concepts. Additionally, students will learn to apply these concepts through a variety of hands-on activities. Topics include: product development, pricing strategies, distribution strategies, marketing communications, marketing research, and consumer behavior. Prerequisites: 24 credits completed.
This course addresses the collection, analysis and use of business data in a technologically advanced setting. Technology presents new opportunities to managers, but without skills in using technology, they will be presented with more data than they can interpret, with more analysis than they can assimilate, and more alternatives than they can evaluate. This course will have a focus on problem formulation, recognition of data requirements, and interpretation of results while using software to complete the appropriate analysis. The objectives of this course are (1) to help the student become proficient in basic statistical reasoning, and (2) to provide the student with fundamentals required for more advanced management courses.
This course is a series of workshops/events, covering; search, placement, resume writing, interviewing and networking, prior to enrolling in BUS 494 Internship or ACC 494 Internship.
This course covers the basic concepts and techniques employed by financial managers. Topics include: the environment in which financial decisions are made; time value of money; the concept of value versus price, bond and stock valuation, risk and return, the capital asset pricing model; financial ratios calculation, and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: ACC 121; and Co-requisite: ACC 122.
This course covers the basic concepts and techniques employed by financial managers. Topics include: the environment in which financial decisions are made; time value of money; the concept of value versus price, bond and stock valuation, risk and return, the capital asset pricing model; financial ratios calculation, and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: ACC 121; and Co-requisite: ACC 122.
This course covers strategic analysis and practical applications of insurance planning. Topics include: principles of insurance; identification of life, health, homeowners, and other property and liability risk exposure; legal aspects of insurance; insurance industry regulation; property and liability policy analysis; life insurance policy analysis; annuity policy analysis; health insurance policy analysis; taxation of insurance products; and selecting insurance companies and agencies. The course also includes an introduction to the personal, or family, financial planning process and standards of professional ethics.
This course covers employee benefits and retirement plans and strategies. Topics include: life, medical and disability plans in employee benefit programs; business applications of individual life and disability insurance; other employee benefits; social security, Medicare, and Medicaid; ethical considerations in retirement planning and employee benefits; types of retirement plans; qualified plan characteristics; distributions and distribution options; retirement needs analysis; recommendation of the most appropriate type of qualified retirement plan; and suitability of an investment portfolio for a qualified plan situation.
In this course students learn how organizations use marketing research data to inform business decisions. Through readings, lectures, and hand-on activities, they learn how to create research proposals, gather data, and conduct basic analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Additionally, they learn to make recommendations based on research results. Topics include: defining the research problem, research methods, sampling design, data collection, and data analysis. Prerequisites: 24 credits completed; BUS 253 or COM 205 or COM 227.
In this course students learn how organizations use marketing research data to inform business decisions. Through readings, lectures, and hand-on activities, they learn how to create research proposals, gather data, and conduct basic analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Additionally, they learn to make recommendations based on research results. Topics include: defining the research problem, research methods, sampling design, data collection, and data analysis. Prerequisites: 24 credits completed; BUS 253 or COM 205 or COM 227.
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of facility and event management in the sport industry. The course will examine various topics including: planning and designing sport facilities, event planning, facility and event operations, risk and security management, and marketing of sport facilities and events.
Introduction to managerial decision analysis using quantitative tools. Topics include a general framework for decision analysis, decision tables and trees, simulation, linear programming and related techniques, classical optimization, forecasting, and probabilistic and statistical techniques. Use applicable decision-support software. Emphasis is on applications of quantitative tools rather than quantitative theory. Major emphasis will be placed on the conceptual understanding rather than memorization. Prerequisite: MAT 180, MAT 184 or BUS 280.
Introduction to managerial decision analysis using quantitative tools. Topics include a general framework for decision analysis, decision tables and trees, simulation, linear programming and related techniques, classical optimization, forecasting, and probabilistic and statistical techniques. Use applicable decision-support software. Emphasis is on applications of quantitative tools rather than quantitative theory. Major emphasis will be placed on the conceptual understanding rather than memorization. Prerequisite: MAT 180, MAT 184 or BUS 280.
This course analyzes the problems, strategies and procedures used to assess and manage human resources in contemporary organizations. Special attention will be given to: problems in evaluating abilities and performance; effective recruitment and selection; motivation techniques; developing the organization's human resources. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic environment of employment law and the quantitative models used to assist the manager in the decision process. Prerequisite: BUS 246.
This course provides students with an understanding of the many issues involved in strategic staffing. Topics include: job analysis, planning, recruitment, selection, and placement. Prerequisite: BUS 362.
This course focuses on advanced application of financial management techniques and involves an integration of financial concepts through the use of case studies to simulate the actual business situations and problems. An emphasis on strategic financial management is given to topics including financial statement analysis, financial forecasting,, and corporate valuation. Other topics include cash flow analysis, cost of capital analysis, capital budgeting, corporate capital structure and leverage, and dividend policy. Prerequisite: BUS 301.
This course examines negotiations among two or more parties in a variety of contexts, paying particular attention to negotiations that occur in business. Students will learn the importance of framing, process, and empathy in negotiations. The course covers strategies specific to sales people negotiating with a customer's or potential customer's buying center. Students will learn specific techniques used in prospecting, lead qualification, customer interactions, and account management. Students will analyze cases and practice their own negotiation skills through role play. Prerequisite: BUS 253 or COM 205 or COM 227.
This course examines the dynamics involved in inter- and intra-organizational marketing of products. Students will explore issues in organizational buying and selling process, internal and external factors that affect organizational goals, strategic utilization of marketing mix between businesses, supply chain management, relationship development, and e-commerce in business-to-business settings. Prerequisite: BUS 253 or COM 205 or COM 227.
This course explores issues critical to the success of small business. The course stresses the development of business strategies and business plans. Major topics are examined from the distinctive perspective of small businesses, ranging from production to finance, and from marketing to working capital management. The course addresses special problems of capital leverage, the potential and limits of growth, and strategies for sustainable expansion. Prerequisites: BUS 253, BUS 301.
This course is designed to apply marketing principles to the area of sport, sport events and sport products. Sport marketing presents an overview of the various techniques and strategies used in meeting the wants and needs of consumers in the sport industry as well as understanding how sport can be used to assist in the marketing of other companies and products. Marketing strategies included sales, promotions and advertising of sport will be emphasized. Prerequisites: BUS 253 or BUS 247.
This course explores issues facing managers and firms involved in the international production, promotion and distribution of goods and services. It provides the foundation for understanding the factors affecting the conduct of international business, with a specific focus on selected areas and countries. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement and diversity requirement. Prerequisites: Restricted to Business School Seniors only; all 300 level business core courses successfully completed or taken concurrently; all 100-200 level business core courses successfully completed.
This course explores issues facing managers and firms involved in the international production, promotion and distribution of goods and services. It provides the foundation for understanding the factors affecting the conduct of international business, with a specific focus on selected areas and countries. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement and diversity requirement. Prerequisites: Restricted to Business School Seniors only; all 300 level business core courses successfully completed or taken concurrently; all 100-200 level business core courses successfully completed.
This course explores the global issues of finance through interactive and hands-on learning activities. The topics may vary from semester to semester. Examples of the activities may include visiting with different financial institutions, participating in the management of an endowed portfolio, and surveying documentaries and creating video presentations on recent or historical events relating to the global issues of finance. Examples of the topics include financial innovation and ethics, the credit crisis and its history, the theory and application of the speculative markets, and the special issues of entrepreneurial finance. The course may be cross-listed with a graduate course and follow the MBA schedule. Prerequisites: ECO 105, ECO 106, and BUS301.
Fulfills diversity requirement.
This class follows the 11 week schedule.
This course presents the principles and applications of investing with complex financial instruments as well as investing through traditional vehicles. On the theory side, a focus is placed on introducing derivative instruments, such as options, futures, and swaps. Other topics included are fixed-income portfolio management and risk management. On the application side, students will participate in the securities selection, maintenance, and/or management of simulated or endowed portfolios. Prerequisite: BUS 486; and Co-requisite: BUS 369. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement.
This course is a series of workshops/events, covering; search, placement, resume writing, interviewing and networking, prior to enrolling in BUS 494 Internship.
This course is a series of workshops/events, covering; search, placement, resume writing, interviewing and networking, prior to enrolling in BUS 494 Internship.
Online Synchronous via ZOOM Beginning 9/3/2021
A supervised business internship in organizations in the private and public sectors, this course provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable field experience in performing business/administration functions while developing their networking skills and cultivating their own network of professional contacts. Application and screening interviews must be completed, contact the Huether School of Business Internship Director for further information. (3-6 credits) Prerequisites: BUS 293, Permission of Internship Director.
Class meet September 2, October 14, December 9
This course develops an overall management perspective by integrating knowledge from the business core and concentrations by stressing the strategic application of this knowledge to contemporary business situations. In depth case analysis will be utilized to assist students in developing an integrated strategic management plan for the firm's long term survival. Students are expected to use the latest available multimedia approaches in presenting professional quality oral and written presentations. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisites: Restricted to Business School Seniors only; all 300 business core courses successfully completed or taken concurrently; all 100-200 business core courses successfully completed.
$50.00 Test Fee
Independent Study form required