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

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

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

Studies traditional business presentation skills, communications and behavioral theories, concepts, and principles while including communication strategies and interactional practices related to the multi-cultural workforce.

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 or 211 or equivalent.

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

The integration and synthesis of knowledge and principles concerning all areas of business. Requirements include submission of a working business plan.

Prerequisites:Senior Standing

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

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

Intensive examination of a selected area of study. Topics vary and are announced in advance. May be repeated for credit. Lecture, seminar, and/or team study.

An approved independent study option supervised by faculty in a directed area of scholarship. Study is conducted according to a learning contract between a chosen faculty member and the student.

Prerequisites:Junior or Senior standing

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 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 230

Management language, concepts, models, and basic principles of management. Explore interrelated functions (planning, controlling, organizing, leading) of the management process.

Planning, operating, and controlling production of goods and services.

Prerequisites:MATH 102

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.

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. Cross-listed with LDST 330.

Investigate analytical and process skills for effective decision-making and change management. Assess key factors in the change process, effective planning and problem-solving.

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.

Prerequisites:ECON 230

Study of hospitality marketing through the application of marketing theories and concepts designed specifically for the hospitality industry. Topics include: business research; product, and service development; promotion; pricing practices, and techniques

Prerequisites:BUSN 240

Examination and practical application of the governmental laws; standards, and policies regulating the hospitality, and tourism industries. Topics include: the historical development of common law; innkeeper/guest relationships, and responsibilities; food and beverage liability; Americans with Disabilities Act; (ADA) and responsible service of alcohol; food-borne illnesses, and safety standards.

Prerequisites:BUSN 370

Study of the human resource management theories and principles related specifically to the hospitality and tourism industries. Topics include: organizational structure; job design; employee selection; training; safety; security; retention; motivation; evaluation, and benefits administration.

Examination of the methods and procedures of food and beverage planning and preparation. Topics include: food and beverage cost controls; purchasing and pricing, sanitation and safety procedures; and exposure to the common tools, and equipment used in the preparation, production, and service of food and beverages.

Practical application of culinary principles and coordination of planning; preparing, and serving food and beverages. Topics include: procedures for handling, preparing, serving and safely storing food and beverage items. In addition, students will demonstrate operational knowledge of kitchen equipment, and procedures for proper cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and tools.

Prerequisites:HTRM 360

Comprehensive analysis of guest services management procedures emphasizing pragmatic decision-making and guest communication practices. Topics include a review of the techniques and systems used to plan, schedule, forecast, and analyze the room inventory mix, control procedures and night audit reports. An integrated overview of operations is stressed, particularly with respect to housekeeping, sales, facilities maintenance, and the food and beverage departments.

Investigates principles and current issues in compensation methods and systems.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 340

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