Investigation of the role of business in society, the human side of business, the functions of business, and the accounting/reporting processes of business

Exploration of principles and activities in the commercial enterprise including topics such as product, price, promotion, place/channel, competition, company, and communication.

Prerequisites:Math 102

Study of the role, processes, and methods of writing and speaking in the business environment.

Explores the financial function of the commercial enterprise including topics on working capital management, procurement of resources from financial markets, and financial decision making in the firm

Prerequisites:ECON 120

Examines statistical theories, principles and concepts associated with business operations and processes. The course utilizes statistical methods and techniques to develop, implement and analyze business decisions designed to improve efficiency and productivity

Prerequisites:Math 102

Examines the current and emerging legal principles that impact business transactions, topics include contracts, business organizations and structure, sale of goods, commercial paper, personal and real estate property, intellectual property and international business law.

Examines the process of selecting, designing, implementing and evaluating technology to meet mission critical requirements while maintaining competitive advantages, increase efficiency and minimizing costs.

Surveys the opportunities and challenges associated with planning, conducting and implementing international business transactions in the international marketplace.

Prerequisites:BUSN 240

Study of strategy development and deployment in the business enterprise. Course serves as the capstone for the Business major and examines the overarching application of the role of a biblical worldview in the business enterprise

Prerequisites:Completion of all core and emphasis courses, Senior standing, Math 102

Examines the concepts, principles, and business practices of market systems, demand and supply economics, market equilibrium, product and resource demands, consumer behavior, forms of competition, governmental policies, market failure and international economics

Prerequisites:Math 102

Examines macroeconomic theories, comparative economics, econometrics, macro-economic models, fiscal and monetary policy formation and analysis

Prerequisites:ECON 120

Examines the role of financial data in the commercial enterprise; as well as measuring and reporting income, assets, liabilities, and equities.

Examination of financial accounting concepts, theories and practices to include the following topics: cash and receivables, inventory valuation and credit policy, fixed assets, and revenue and expense recognition

Prerequisites:BUSN 220

Continuation of Intermediate Accounting I, studies the advances concepts and practices associated with liabilities and stockholders� equity, earnings per share, income tax allocation, financial statements reporting and financial statement analysis.

Prerequisites:ACCT 215

Studies costing, pricing, planning, and motivation. Topics include: cost accumulation, cost allocation, standard costs, product pricing, variance analysis, budgeting, transfer pricing, performance measurements, and short-term decision making.

Prerequisites:BUSN 220

Examines financial auditing and other assurance services performed by accountants. Topics include: auditing standards, legal liability, internal control, sampling theory, auditing procedures for revenues and expenditures, the nature of evidence, and auditing techniques necessary for an independent auditor.

Prerequisites:ACCT 225

Examines federal taxation for individuals and corporations. Topics include: an understanding of gross income, deductions, gains and losses, laws and procedures that apply to federal income taxation of individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations, and tax preparation

Prerequisites:BUSN 220

Surveys accounting standards, regulations and practices for governmental and not-for-profit organizations

Prerequisites:ACCT 225

Investigation of the nature, requirements, and beneficial role of entrepreneurial thinking for the leader as innovator in the organization and in society. Topics include innovations in products and service quality, knowledge needed for effective innovation, intellectual property, discontinuous innovation, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, organizational requirements for innovative thinking, the process of adoption and diffusion of innovation, and role of the Christian leader as a global leader and social entrepreneur.

Prerequisites:BUSN 240, OLAM 201, Cross-listed with OLAM 305

Study of the nature of ethical leadership through a consideration of the ethical foundations of leadership principles evident in the lives of great leaders. Attention to how the leader�s values and beliefs affect decision-making along with the key factors involved in ethical decision-making. Students assess and apply the concepts of organizational and social responsibility by looking at real world problems

Prerequisites:Cross-listed with OLAM 330.

Studies the theories, concepts and practices of corporate finance including the topics of valuation, risk management, profits, performance measurements, assessing and implementing financing decisions, designing and implementing corporate finance policies and capital structures

Prerequisites:BUSN 320

Studies human resource management as a vehicle for creating and implementing organizational mission and vision. Attention to strategies for recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and training employees, along with the potential areas of employee disputes and how to prevent and handle these disputes. Course includes treatment of various legal concepts such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Worker�s Compensation, OSHA, the Family Leave Act, Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment, and ADA with existing legislation.

Prerequisites:OLAM 201 or OLAM 280. Cross-listed with OLAM 410

Examines governmental regulations and discusses the factors that impact business interaction with governmental policies and institutions including the topics of public policy, social and environmental regulations, corporate responsibility, legal aspects of policy and sustainability. Prerequisite

Prerequisites:ECON 230

Planning, operating, and controlling production of goods and services

Prerequisites:Math 102

Introduction and examination, including a historical perspective, of the various components of the U.S. healthcare system over the entire continuum of care, with attention to both private and public financing mechanisms, the forces of market competition and government regulation, and the impact of health policy on key stakeholders. Comparison and contrast of U.S. delivery systems with those provided in other countries. Presentation of the broad range of opportunities which students can explore as healthcare career options.

Study of the day-to-day operational management of healthcare organizations including hospitals, private practice, ambulatory settings, and specialty services, focusing on the key issues influencing the administration of today's healthcare organizations. Attention to how those issues affect the delivery of care, as well as how decisions are made to develop new programs and sites for healthcare delivery

Introduction to the use and application of personal computers and medical information systems in health care, emphasizing the optimization and customization potential of computer functions for standard and specialized tasks. Exploration of technical, organizational, and cost-benefit issues related to health care information systems, including clinical decision-support, integrated networking and distributed computing technologies, telemedicine applications, and universal medical records

Application of economic models to demand, supply, and their interaction in the medical economy, based on investigation of competition in medical markets, especially for hospital services. Exploration of the complexities of reimbursement including changes in Medicare payment and other third party payers, the evolution and shape of managed care, related public programs, and public policy. Topics addressed include financial management functions and organizations, financial statement analysis, working capital management, present value analysis, capital budgeting, cost of capital, variance analysis, financing techniques, and financial analysis case studies

Prerequisites:BUSN 220

Current and historical review of public health policy creation and the regulation of healthcare delivery in the U.S., examining principles and practical applications of the laws that affect the operational decisions of health care providers, payers, and managers. Exploration of the social, moral, and ethical issues associated with these policy decisions and regulations, such as corporate liability, medical malpractice, admission and discharge process, informed consent, nursing practice, patients' rights, medical records, and governmental regulation of personnel and health facilities

Prerequisites:HCMT 310

Examination and application of ethical principles and decision models to challenges germane to the health care industry. Attention to identification and analysis of ethical issues, sound application of ethics theories and principles to specific problems, and exploration of means for developing personal characteristics and organizational structures for promoting ethical cultures

Prerequisites:OLAM 330

Investigates principles and current issues in compensation methods and systems.

Prerequisites:BUSN 270

Examines training and development at all levels, from initial orientation to executive development. Discusses in-house training, using vendors, and developing partnerships with colleges and universities.

Prerequisites:BUSN 270

Exploration of HR planning, selection, job placement, performance appraisal, and outplacement activities.

Prerequisites:BUSN 270

Study of why employees behave as they do and how to promote behavior required to implement a focused business strategy using staffing, development, and reward systems.

Prerequisites:All required business major courses except BUSN 470

Students examine personnel laws and issues including the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, selected immigration laws, affirmative action, sexual harassment, and other issues of gender and racial/ethnic equity.

Prerequisites:BUSN 270

Students explore the National Labor Relations Act and address collective bargaining concepts applicable in today's commercial enterprise.

Prerequisites:BUSN 270

Studies international marketing concepts, principles and practices while describing the cultural implications of global marketing.

Prerequisites:BUSN 240

Studies international trade and logistics by examining the history of trade, international supply chain management, logistics infrastructures evaluation methods, international contracts, Incoterms, payment types and schedules, documentation, insurance, multi-modal transportation, exporting and customs clearance procedures

Provides a technical overview of the theories, concepts, principles and tasks associated with international financial management. Topics include: international fiscal and monetary systems, foreign exchange markets, exposure and risk management methods, global financial institutions and the process of foreign trade transactions

Prerequisites:BUSN 320

Describes the nature, stages, process and characteristics of cross-cultural negotiations. Topics include: intercultural ethics, communications, power, perception, emotion, relationships, teams and best practices

Prerequisites:BUSN 250

Studies the principles, concepts, theories and implications of international economics from a trade and business perspective. Topics include: trade policy, restrictions, tariffs, immigration, exchange rate regimes, protectionism, regional trade agreements and impact on global trade.

Prerequisites:ECON 120, ECON 230

Examines the international environment of business transactions, political and country risk assessment, entry strategies and the role of culture in managing transactions and people across cultures, strategic alliances and organizational structures. Requires participants to assess personal abilities and skills in managing across cultural barriers

Prerequisites:INTL 230

Students learn about marketing communication campaigns, media choice, develop a selling strategy, creative development, and media analysis.

Prerequisites:BUSN 240

Investigation of how public relations serves as a strategic support for the overall marketing strategy. The course examines how events and collateral marketing activity aid in creating a public image of the commercial firm.

Prerequisites:BUSN 240

Examination of stock planning, inventory control, markup and pricing, retail accounting, merchandising, retail promotion, human resources management, store location, design and layout, legal and ethical issues, information systems.

Prerequisites:BUSN 240

Examines the planning and design of the market research effort, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing inference from the results. The focus of the course is on making accurate marketing decisions based on data.

Prerequisites:BUSN 240; MATH 102

Investigates the organizing, recruiting, training, measuring, and promoting of the sales force in addition to forecasting sales.

Prerequisites:BUSN 240; MATH 102

Explores e-commerce issues such as Internet infrastructure, strategy formulation and implementation, technology concepts, public policy issues, and capital infrastructure and their effect on business decisions.

Prerequisites:BUSN 240; MATH 102