400

BUS 400 Strategic Management

Course examines the strategic leadership, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and ethical functions in a firm. Teaches students to think strategically and to consider the perspective of all stakeholders, both internal and external to the firm. Using cases, readings and professional presentations, students will learn to think deeply about industry trends, opportunities, and how to commit resources to action. Junior status.

3

BUS 408 Innovation for Sustainability

Leaders in sustainability must be able to understand rapid changes in environmental and social conditions, innovate to adapt to those changes, collaborate to envision transitions to sustainable futures, and engage with others to realize those visions. To build these capacities, this course develops systems thinking skills using readings and case studies drawn from environmental, social, and business contexts.
3

Prerequisites

ENV 182 or CE 367 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed Courses

EGR 408, ENV 408

BUS 409 Real Estate Law

Course examines legal issues associated with developing, acquiring, transferring and leasing real property. Topics include varieties of legal ownership, deeds, real estate contracts and leases, zoning and land use and environmental laws, vehicles for owning real estate, real estate covenants, conditions and restrictions, loan transactions. Course also examines how federal, state and local taxes impact real estate development.

3

Prerequisites

Junior Status

BUS 411 Advanced Accounting

This course covers accounting for business combination and corporate consolidations. It also covers accounting for foreign currency transactions, hedging foreign exchange risk, translation of foreign currency financial statement and other emergent issues in accounting. 

3

Prerequisites

BUS 311

Cross Listed Courses

BUS 566

BUS 412 Accounting Ethics

This course focuses on ethical theory, reasoning, and critical thinking. Covers integrity, competence, objectivity, confidentiality, subordination of judgment, and independence with reference to AICPA, SEC, and various Board of Accountancy ethics rules. Accounting and business case studies will examine moral dilemmas for auditing professionals and managerial and tax accountants.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 310

BUS 413 Accounting Analytics for Decision Managers

Course covers the use of data analytics to the field of accounting. Students learn how to apply analytical tools and information technology to make data-driven decisions to answer business questions, analyze financial trends and control for fraud. Techniques include extracting, transforming, visualizing data and applying statistical concepts in accounting settings.  Junior Status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 210

BUS 430 Investments

Surveys the field of investment analysis and portfolio management. Topics include: investment process and financial planning, the definition and measurement of risk and return in global markets, security law and ethics, stock market indicators, stock and bond valuation models and real estate investment.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 330

BUS 431 Financial Markets and Institutions

Examines the various financial markets that play a crucial role in helping individuals, corporations, and governments obtain financing and invest in financial assets such as stocks, bonds, mortgages, and derivatives. Includes the study of financial institutions that facilitate management of financial market transactions.

3

Prerequisites

ECN 120 and BUS 330

BUS 432 Personal Financial Planning

Provides the informational and decision-making tools needed for planning and implementing a successful personal financial program. Topics include money management models, consumer finance issues, insurance, investing, retirement, and estate planning. Includes a survey of the wealth management industry.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 205

BUS 433 Real Estate Finance

Course covers real estate finance and investment. Topics include the various forms of real estate investment including home ownership, rental property, REITs, real estate syndicates, mortgages and securitization of mortgages, real estate companies, investment in land, etc. Brokerage, loan analysis, and real estate valuation techniques will also be covered.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 205

BUS 434 Derivatives and Risk Management

Examines derivatives, their markets and their role in portfolio and corporate financial management. Emphasis on risk management techniques employing derivatives and the pricing of options, futures, forward contracts and swaps. Other topics include market structure, speculation and arbitrage.
3

Prerequisites

BUS 330

BUS 435 Sports Finance & Sponsorship

This course provides students with an understanding of the financial principles relevant to the business of sports. Students will learn about player/coach contracts and franchise valuation, endorsement and sponsorship deals, financing stadiums through public/private partnerships and the business of college sports.  Course will be taught “seminar style” which means: guest speakers and possible field trips.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 205

BUS 437 Advanced Real Estate Finance

Develops analytical skills using discounted cash flow techniques to study the performance of commercial real estate assets. Through case studies, students will learn to use Argus software to derive internal rates of return (IRR) by projecting income streams, operating expenses, debt service, tenant retention, and asset appreciation. Yield rates are tested to determine present values of income and reversionary cash flows.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 433

BUS 441 International Finance

Provides an in-depth examination of international money and capital markets, exchange-rate determination and currency-risk management techniques employing forward, futures, and options contracts. Considers the functions of international financial management in relation to the overall objectives of the organization.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 330

BUS 443 International Marketing Management

Examines the challenges of entering a new international market by researching and developing the first step in this decision process, a Country Notebook, by identifying cultural and economic factors in an emerging market and determining if the uncontrollable factors can be met successfully by adjusting the controllable ones. Junior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 200

BUS 450 Advanced Business Law

Covers government regulation of business including securities regulation, antitrust, and union and employer relations. The course also explores private law topics including formation and operation of corporations, sales, leases of goods, real and personal property, bankruptcy, commercial paper, secured transactions, suretyship and professional liability. Junior status. 

3

Prerequisites

BUS 250

BUS 451 Prescriptive Analytics Lab

This optional lab serves as a complement to BUS 455. The lab time is used to clarify student questions, help students with prescriptive analytics software skills required to be successful in business, and provide feedback concerning assignments. There will not be any additional graded topics covered in the lab beyond those covered in BUS 455. Course is graded P/NP.

0

Corequisites

BUS 455

BUS 452 Project Management

Takes a comprehensive view of the concepts, tools and realities of successfully managing projects. Covers project selection, justification, planning and scheduling, and cash flow management including methods such as PERT/CPM, Critical Chain, Earned Value Analysis, and Simulation. Addresses important management and leadership issues including contracts, team composition, team building, motivation and compensation/incentives.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 355

BUS 453 Supply Chain Analytics

Takes a comprehensive look at supply chain design, operations and management. Develops skills in examining and improving the flow of materials and information through an international network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in order to effectively match supply with demand. Topics include inter- and intra-firm coordination, incentive design, the impact of uncertainty, and the role of information technology.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 361

BUS 454 Project Management Processes and Certification

Course looks at approaches & tools for planning, executing & closing projects based on the PMI library of global standards. Presents process-oriented view of project integration & managing project scope, cost, time, resources, quality & communications. Provides prep for PMI's Certified Assoc. in Project Mgmt & Project Mgmt Prof cert. examinations. Junior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 452 recommended.

BUS 455 Prescriptive Analytics

Develops understanding of advanced optimization methods by considering business problems in a variety of functional areas. Covers linear programming, integer programming, goal programming, multicriteria optimization, network models, nonlinear programming, stochastic programming, and decentralized optimization. The course stresses the use of computer software in solving business optimization problems and performing business analysis.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 355

BUS 456 Systems Analysis and Design

Provides fundamental systems analysis and design concepts and methodologies essential for successful and effective development of complex information systems. Approaches the systems development from a business process-related problem-solving perspective including various systems models with data flow diagram, Structured English, ER model. Intended for students who plan to become business analysts or systems analysts.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 255. BUS 356 recommended.

BUS 457 Inventory Management

Presents a comprehensive view of managing the flow of inventory to, within, and from the organization. Deals with the balance between shortages and excesses in an environment characterized by demand and supply uncertainty. Includes critical aspects of contemporary strategies such as JIT, lean, and reverse logistics (sustainable supply chains). Emphasizes both theory and practice applications.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 361

BUS 459 Business Analytics

This course covers the use of data, information technology, statistical analysis, and quantitative models to teach students how to make data-driven decisions. It provides students with knowledge and skills in descriptive and predictive analytics to understand, analyze, and predict business performance. The concepts learned will be applied to diverse business applications using easy-to-use software.
3

Prerequisites

BUS 255; strongly recommended BUS 355

BUS 460 Process Analysis & Quality Management

Takes a comprehensive look at process analysis & design, and quality management. Emphasizes qualitative and quantitative tools for designing efficient and effective processes and integrating quality management into the production or service process. Covers process diagramming, process performance measurement, flow analysis and managing process variability, process capability, lean operations, and quality management methods and philosophies (e.g. six sigma and TQM).
3

Prerequisites

BUS 361

BUS 461 Introduction to R Programming in Business

Develops understanding of R, a powerful statistical computing environment with an enormous base of statistical and modeling methods, frequently the statistical computing environment of choice for academia and industry. Emphasizes sound programming fundamentals and data management facilities.  Applications in data management, project management, quality management, and supply chain management will be used to strengthen problem solving and programming skills.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 355; BUS 361 or BUS 453 recommended

BUS 462 Human Resources Management

Examines theories and practices of staffing, training, assessing, and compensating employees from the perspectives of line management and the human resource department. Explores union/management interactions and healthy workplace environment while considering employment laws, the diverse labor force, and internal influences.

3

Prerequisites

Senior status. BUS 360 recommended.

BUS 463 Introduction to Data Science

Develops an understanding of the scientific process as it relates to social science research methods, and uses the scientific method, appropriate quantitative techniques, and technological tools (R and Excel) to conduct a basic data science research project. Also covers issues related to quantifying, monetizing, and managing information.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 255

Cross Listed Courses

BUS 558

BUS 464 Business Taxation

Provides a survey of income tax issues for businesses. Includes overview of tax theory, taxation of corporations, partnerships and other business entities. Emphasizes how tax issues impact decision-making. Junior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 210

BUS 465 Auditing

Provides information on theory, methodology, and specific techniques used in the verification/presentation of financial data provided. Course introduces specific verification services, including assurance, attest, and audit services while concentrating on external audits of publicly traded companies.  Audit techniques, documentation of work completed, and audit opinions are studied and performed by the student. Accounting capstone.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 311 and BUS 365

BUS 467 Income Tax Strategies for Individuals

Covers fundamentals of federal taxation for individuals, investments and pass-through business entities. Concepts include income tax computations, deductions, capital gains/losses & preferential income rates. Emphasis on planning transactions to minimize tax. Includes income tax case preparation. A service learning experience is offered to reinforce knowledge developed. Junior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 210

BUS 468 Applied Portfolio Management

Students study portfolio management while managing the Miller Fund.  Course involves the ‘real-time’ management of money.  Students must possess strong financial analytical skills & a solid financial/accounting knowledge base.  Concepts covered are investment philosophy, asset allocation, asset class management, investment process, and behavioral finance. Finance capstone. Senior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 330 and Finance majors only

BUS 469 Object Oriented Analysis and Design

This course covers fundamentals of object oriented analysis and design. Topics include requirements gathering, systems modeling and software specification. The course emphasizes the use of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to specify the structural and behavioral aspects of a software architecture. Additionally, the course will address object relational mapping and illustrate key object oriented concepts using Java.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 255, BUS 361 recommended

BUS 470 Marketing Research

Surveys the field of marketing research, defined as all activities that provide information to guide strategic marketing decisions. Using an experiential method, students learn to define research objectives, choose and evaluate data sources, implement data collection procedures, interpret, analyze and present research results.
3

Prerequisites

BUS 200, MTH 161.

BUS 471 Brand Promotions Management

Closely examines and expands upon brand building strategies through social, digital and traditional promotional tools by analyzing brand touch points through hands-on learning by conducting an Integrated Brand Promotion Audit for a real client and making brand management recommendations. Marketing capstone. Senior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 200

BUS 472 Personal Selling

Presents personal selling as a professional marketing activity with a special focus on fundamentals of consultative selling. Helps students develop professional selling skills, including identifying and qualifying prospects, discovering customer needs, developing and making a sales presentation, handling objections, and closing a sale. Examines the role of selling in the total marketing process. Junior status

3

Prerequisites

BUS 200

BUS 473 Sports Marketing

Provides students with a basic understanding of sports marketing, including the marketing of sports as well as marketing through sports. Specific emphasis is placed on market selection, marketing mix decisions, and implementation of the strategic sports marketing process. Also covered are event sponsorships, professional sports teams, governing organizations, sports media (broadcast, print, and Internet), licensing, and hospitality.
3

Prerequisites

BUS 200

BUS 474 Digital Marketing

Provides students with hands-on experience developing web marketing strategies for businesses and non-profit organizations seeking to leverage digital media in their competitive strategies. Topic areas include web marketing planning, website design, search engine optimization, online advertising, and marketing via email, blogs, social media, and mobile media.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 200

BUS 475 Design Thinking

Offers an introduction to design thinking as a way of working with human-centered innovation to address business challenges, social problems, and complex systems. Students will learn how to use a set of tools that can apply in their workplace (everyday activities), where they continuously collaborate and communicate with clients, stakeholders, and co-workers to reimagine and solve problems or generate ideas.

3

Prerequisites

Junior Status

BUS 476 Product Design & Development

Examines innovation in terms of developing and marketing new products (goods or services). Students learn the stages of new product development process, identify the components of new product development strategy, and understand how to structure organizations for creativity and innovation. Junior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 200

BUS 477 Brand Design

Introduces the value of design in creating experientially based market strategies to leverage an organization's brand. Students will be introduced to brand, its elements -name, term, sign, symbol, design, or a combination- and architecture to achieve consistency. Furthermore, they will learn to assess the consumer journey of people that interacts with a brand to craft compelling brand messages.

3

BUS 483 Strategic Controls for New Venture Operations

Focuses on managerial, financial and process control issues specific to fast growing young companies. Organization systems and structure topics as applied to early stage growth companies also included. Junior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 210 and one of the following: BUS 312, BUS 330, BUS 364, BUS 365 or ECN 310

BUS 484 New Venture Finance and Accounting

Provides an understanding of important roles of finance and accounting in funding and growing new ventures. Topics covered include (i) sources of financing young, fast growing business lines, (ii) valuation of new ventures, (iii) construction and presentation of pro forma financial statements, (iv) cash-flows in new businesses, (v) IPOs, (vi) measurement of financial performance, (vii) tax planning for new ventures. Junior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 205 or EGR 351

BUS 485 IT Audit

This course is about information technology auditing, controls, and management practices. As business continues towards a more substantial reliance upon the capabilities of information technology, it becomes increasingly important for staff to understand these systems and how they relate to financial and general organizational controls. Topics include internal auditing standards, risk assessment, governance, ethics, audit techniques, and emerging issues.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 255; Recommended: BUS 356 and BUS 456 (may be taken concurrently).

BUS 486 Venture Launch

Designed as the culminating course in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management curriculum. Students are provided a hands-on opportunity to develop, test, present and launch a viable and sustainable new venture. Includes in-depth development of business plan and presentation to a panel of experts. Senior status.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 385

BUS 487 Social Entrepreneurship

Examines innovative organizations that are created to improve social conditions. These organizations adopt aspects of the market model leveraging profit to a social end, rather than as an end itself. The course emphasis is on how such organizations are started, how they are sustained, and the various business models that are adopted to achieve an organizational mission.

3

BUS 488 IT Security

As Information Technology continues to be a main driver of organizational growth, it also becomes necessary to protect vital IT assets. Course provides a study of the principles and practices of IT security with an overview of security concepts, trends, issues, and risk assessment and governance, and prepares students to design, implement, and maintain effective IT security practices.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 255; Recommended: BUS 356 and BUS 456 (may be taken concurrently).

BUS 490 Directed Study

Designed for superior students desiring extensive and intensive study in a particular area of interest.

Credit arranged.

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor, advisor, and dean.

BUS 491 One Time Course Offering

In the semesters in which offered, varying subject matter as business faculty deems appropriate for needs of the student in meeting the objectives of the undergraduate business program.

Variable

BUS 492 Seminar

In the semesters in which offered, varying subject matter as business faculty deems appropriate for needs of the student in meeting the objectives of the undergraduate business program.

Variable

BUS 493 Research

Credit arranged.
Variable

BUS 494 Research

Credit arranged.
Variable

BUS 495 Workshop

Credit arranged.
Variable

BUS 496 Meaningful International Experience

Students must complete an approved Meaningful International Experience (MIE) to complete this course. Students may receive an In Progress (IP) grade until completion of the MIE and approval of the MIE reflection document. Course is graded P/NP. May not be repeated for additional credit.

1

Prerequisites

School of Business students only

BUS 497 Internship

Students may complete a second internship related to their major areas in a different capacity than a previous internship. Students will receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship. (Preapproval by internship director. Senior status and School of Business students only.)

Variable

Prerequisites

BUS 302

BUS 499 Senior Thesis

Research, study, or original work under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results. Requires approval of thesis director, dean, and director of the honors program, when appropriate.

3

Prerequisites

Senior standing, 3.0 GPA in the thesis area or good standing in the honors program.