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Designed to facilitate personal and professional success, this course introduces the student to the purposes and processes of the university.An emphasis is placed on study, communication and thinking skills that support academic achievement.

h is course emphasizes the use of accounting by managers in a business environment. Topics covered include accounting concepts, internal control, current assets, noncurrent assets, liabilities, and equity. h e course is specii cally designed for nonaccounting majors, and emphasis is placed on accounting areas affecting business owners and managers.

This course reviews the complete accounting cycle and the creation and management of accounting information for business entities.

This course includes analysis and study of macroeconomic theory, principles and practice.

Business math presents math skills and knowledge that students can apply to solve financial problems

This course will give students an introductory overview of management theory, management functions, organizational structure, daily management responsibilities, ethics, and current management tools and resources. Theoretical concepts will be illustrated with practical application to real-world management problems and scenarios.

This course emphasizes how accounting information can be used to aid management in planning business activities, controlling operations, and making decisions that promote profitability and sustainability. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, budgeting, cost behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, variance analysis, balanced scorecard, and relevant cost analysis in the decision-making process.

This course explores human behavior in organizations. Students examine individual behavior, attitudes, personality, values, perception, and emotions and how these affect organization outcomes. The course also looks at the theories, concepts, and application of motivation, as well as the importance of stress management and professional ethics and etiquette. Students gain an understanding and appreciation for communication processes, channels, and styles. They also gain a set of organizational design tools.

This course explores how an organization collects and interprets information about the marketplace to develop effective strategies. It covers the use of statistical and analytical techniques used to measure and predict consumer behavior, assist product and service developers, guide sales or service management decisions, and evaluate marketing initiatives. The use of the Internet in marketing research is an integral part of the course.

This Course Studies Business Process Analysis Through The Business Process Management (bpm) Model. Topics Include Bpm Phase Steps, Outputs In Relation To The Model As A Whole, And The Roles Of The Essential Elements That Define The Model Universe: Leadership, Project Management, And People Change Management. Common Risks And Mitigation Strategies Will Be Assessed Throughout The Course Of Study.

This course examines the major economic factors that affect business decision making. This course will focus on microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international trade. Students will learn applications of economic principles.

This course gives students practical job experience in the field of business. Students will arrange an externship working in a management position with a cooperating employer. The externship provides students an opportunity to learn about a business management career field through practical, real-world experiences and mentoring from a business professional. This experience will enrich their business and management skills and provide a better understanding of the level of expertise needed to be successful in their career. Externships must be preapproved by the Dean prior to the start of the term. Students who fail this course on the first attempt may not reenroll in this course without approval of the Dean.

h is course is an introduction to the fundamentals of cost accounting. Topics include comparisons with i nancial accounting, basic cost accounting terminology and principles, cost classii cation, and manufacturing of inventories. Students analyze cost behavior and receive an introduction to various costing systems. The study of cost accounting for managerial purposes is also examined. Specii c concepts include variance analysis, cost allocation, and cost-volume-proi t analysis. Inventory costing methods, budgeting, and strategies are also explored.

This course looks at integrated marketing communications through a comprehensive plan that evaluates the strategic roles of general advertising, direct response, sales promotion, and public relations. It examines both established advertising media (print, radio, and television) and alternative and emerging medias (the Internet and beyond), focusing on how they influence communication strategies to manage demand and to sell products and services.

h is course will address entrepreneurship from the perspective of the new entrepreneur with some business experience and a basic understanding of business management concepts. Building on the foundation knowledge, this course will focus on how to create a business plan in order to get adequate funding for startup. Students will learn the process from concept to implementation. 6 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide an overview of, and insights into management and leadership. Distinguishing between these two important concepts, and then providing a historical perspective will provide context to current management and leadership models as well as best practices and trends for the future. The course will focus on necessary basics such as decision-making and the use of analytics, vision development and deployment, communication, empowerment, risk-taking, managing conflict and leading innovation. The course will also look into other critical areas of management and leadership such as leading in a hyper-connected society, emotional intelligence, and thinking systemically and strategically, all in pursuit of managing and leading for the future.

The Marketing Mix Strategies will be addressed in the context of meeting the business strategy goals. The participants will explore the portfolio of marketing mix strategies and learn how to balance them to achieve a long-term differentiation and growth. Product, Place, Promotion and Price strategies will be associated with the various stages of a product life cycle. At the end of the course, each participant should be able to formulate the appropriate marketing mix strategies for their choice of a product/service and a specific product cycle stage. The course will benefit marketing managers and practitioners, as well as others wishing to understand the advantages and use of integrated approach to selecting Marketing Mix Strategies.

Students explore the motivations involved in innovation both internal to the individual and external to the organization. The course provides strong focus on the creative process in a team environment, including managing and leading knowledge workers. Course content exposes students to the varied approaches and results of the creative process across disciplines such as psychology, marketing, leadership and general management.

This course examines the fundamental principles of financial modeling techniques and introduces practical tools for financial decision-making in both entrepreneurial and innovative business environments. Students will build flexible financial models, which allow in-depth analysis to evaluate options and make informed recommendations. The class sessions will include exercises and implementation of modeling techniques. Assignments will require students to evaluate a business situation and make and support their decision based on their analysis. Because of the hands-on nature of the course, it is assumed that participants have a general knowledge of finance and accounting as well as a basic knowledge of spreadsheets.

This course focuses on managing organizations for high performance in a rapidly changing business environment. This course provides a unifying framework for issues in building and managing human assets in dynamic organizations, to achieve operational and strategic goals. The student will develop an understanding of essential HRM functions that drive and support the changing world of work. Topics include recruitment, selection, compensation, training, retention and turnover, performance management, and the human resource implications of various strategies. Students will also build up knowledge in operations function in industrial, service, and public organizations which includes forecasting, line balancing, aggregate scheduling, work measurement, quality control, and learning curve.

In today's dynamic economic environment, effective business decision making requires managers to utilize timely and accurate information. This course will explore techniques of intelligence gathering to gain valuable insight into customers, competitors, products, services, benchmarking, and due diligence, necessary to making well informed decisions. Traditional resources will be explored such as financial records, public documents, databases, government sources and the Internet. The course will also address the non-traditional methods of gathering intelligence that are not readily available to the casual searcher.

This course focuses on application of key strategic and managerial approaches necessary to implement the strategy of a firm in a changing world. It examines and discusses how firms develop and implement business, functional, and technology strategies. Emphasis is placed on the vision of the firm, the strategic planning process, and strategic management.

This course focuses on one of the major growth areas in the field of management, the topic of project management. Projects are defined as temporary endeavors undertaken to create a unique product or service. The course points out that recent interest in project management is based on recognition that many organizational tasks do not fit neatly into business-as-usual. The significant differences between project management and general management are overviewed. The three interrelated objectives of budget, schedule, and specifications are also introduced. The course emphasizes scheduling various projects and concludes with a discussion of monitoring control and learning from projects. The course will also cover benchmarking, quantitative analysis and the voice of the customer. The design of the course involves case discussion, lectures, and problem solving as the primary vehicle for learning. In addition, a project is due at the end of the term, to give the class a laboratory in which the critical thinking skills, which will be sharpened in the class, can be used to initialize and analyze various projects. The class will use computer tools to track projects.

With the many recent changes within financial institutions and the related financial environment, a careful understanding of financial institutions is important for the financial professional who works with or within the finance function or deals with financial institutions. This course reviews some basic differences across financial institutions, including differences in regulatory, risk management and general managerial perspectives. The course covers such advanced topics as the use of financial engineering, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, changes in regulatory environment, and the concept of securitization.

This course is important as it is the foundation for the financial analysis that is applied in a wide variety of settings including managerial decision making, debt security and loan analysis, and equity security analysis. This course shows how accounting information is used for analysis and decision making, especially involving ratios analysis. The course includes topics on the impact of alternative accounting choices for ratio analysis, the use of common size statement, and the financial analysis of special industries.

This course explores advanced investment topics and thus is critical for a complete understanding of the issues within portfolio analysis, investment management and valuation of businesses/financial assets. This course reviews some basic foundations of models and risk and return and debt and equity security analyses. The course also reviews derivative securities and portfolio management approaches. The course assessment is based upon papers, discussions and a project.

This course provides a complete review of the financial principles and practices used in Criminal Justice, Government and Not-for-Profit organizations with a heavy focus on linking theory to practice. The course also covers accounting principles and practices for hospitals, colleges and universities, health and welfare agencies, and other similar organizations. A logical framework for understanding and solving the public finance -related problems of governmental and nonprofit organizations is emphasized. The course assessment is based upon papers, discussions and a project.

This Course Is The Pre-curser To Bus699 And As Such Consists Of A Formal Review Of All Other Mba Courses. In Addition, The Student Will Be Responsible For Identifying A Final Project Focus Commensurate With Either The Corporate Innovation Track (i.e., Proposal For A New Program Or Process) Or With The Entrepreneurship Track (i.e., Business Plan/new Venture). Note – If A Different Project Is Desired Other Than The Two Posted, It Will Require Permission From The Lead Professor. This Course Will Require Students To Complete A Plan For Their Final Project, And To Perform A Literature Review Of Relevant Research To Support The Final Project. Depending Upon The Actual Project Chosen, The Student May Be Required To Provide An Argument In Favor Of Both The Theoretical Perspective And The Ability To Apply The Project.

This course represents a culminating experience for the MBA program providing students with an opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge and conceptual and analytical skills acquired during the program into a specific business project. The requirements of the capstone course will vary depending upon the concentration selected: (1) Entrepreneurship: generation of a business plan and presentation that will be submitted to venture capital firms working with the program, or (2) Corporate Innovation: completing a consulting project designed to introduce an innovation (product or services) into an existing business organization. The capstone project is completed under the direction of a faculty coach.

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This course is designed to help adult learners beginning their university studies to achieve academic success. Students will explore learning theories, communication strategies, and personal management skills. Adult learners will develop strategies for achieving success in school and work. Students will also be introduced to the University's institutional outcomes and learning resources.

This course presents adult development theory and links theoretical concepts of life and learning through a process of psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined. These theories then provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life learning, including a plan for personal, professional and academic learning.

This course presents an introduction to management theory and practice, including the inter-relatedness that the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions play in the multicultural, technology-driven and global organizations of the 21st century. The emphasis is on the application of management theory to real-life situations in the workplace.

This course studies the theories and paradigms underlying personal and organizational values and ethical principles, how personal values and ethical principles relate to the organizations in which people function, and the effects of the organization's ethics on its reputation, functioning and performance.

An introduction to the field of human resource management. Topics to be discussed include communication, motivation, and management of personnel. The course will include a review of current standards and practices as well as the legal environment as it pertains to the human resource field.

This course involves the study of contemporary issues of business law. The class will focus on how these legal issues influence traditional business operations, e-commerce and information technology. The course will address such topics as: business ethics, online commerce, contracts, business organizations, employment law and international law.

This course will acquaint the student with the methods used by producers of goods and services to determine and satisfy the wants of society. This course includes an examination of internal and external environments that impact marketing decisions, the basic elements of a marketing program and issues in ethics and social responsibility.

Introduction to the theory of consumer equilibrium, market structure, and wage determination.

Introduction to the principles and procedures of general financial accounting with an emphasis on reporting to individuals outside the organization. Development of accounting reports on an accrual basis.

Primarily covers the principles of managerial accounting. Emphasis on reporting to individuals inside the organization. Major concepts include job order costing, process costing, budgets and standards, and statement analysis.

This course introduces students to the opportunities and challenges associated with the creation and management of entrepreneurial organizations. The course focuses on the issues associated with starting and managing a new venture including recognizing opportunity, basic business planning, essential human resources management, introductory marketing, legal issues, location selection, funding, buying a business as well as discussing various exit strategies.

This course focuses on creativity and innovation as a process in organizations. The course also examines how individuals can be innovative in organizations and the challenge of building innovative organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 362 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

This course examines financing the start-up of a new venture, from bootstrapping with personal resources or bank debt to equity investment by angel investors or venture capitalists. The course also covers the four main aspects of venture capital: valuation, deal structuring, governance, and harvesting. Prerequisite: BUS 362 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Basic corporate finance is presented with the emphasis on risk and return, bond and equity markets, valuation of bonds and equities, present value analysis, internal rate of return analysis, and project analysis using the weighted average cost of capital.

This course explores the strategic planning, operating, financing, legal, career and other business issues found in launching a small business or operating family-owned and managed companies or privately-held firms. Other course topics include the challenge of identifying viable business opportunities, gaining the appropriate business skills and tools to be successful, and defining the capital requirements to operate the business. Prerequisite: BUS 362

This course is intended to provide prospective entrepreneurs with information and tools for evaluating opportunities for starting a new firm – how to choose markets for entry, when to enter, and what resources and capabilities it will take to enter and provide a platform for future growth. Prerequisite: BUS 362

This course gives students the opportunity to study the elements of a successful business plan and to put that knowledge to work in creating a comprehensive business plan for a new venture. Prerequisite: BUS 362 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

This course is designed to help adult learners beginning their university studies to achieve academic success. Students will explore learning theories, communication strategies, and personal management skills. Adult learners will develop strategies for achieving success in school and work. Students will also be introduced to the University's institutional outcomes and learning resources.

This course presents adult development theory and links theoretical concepts of life and learning through a process of psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined. These theories then provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life learning, including a plan for personal, professional and academic learning.

This course presents an introduction to management theory and practice, including the inter-relatedness that the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions play in the multicultural, technology-driven and global organizations of the 21st century. The emphasis is on the application of management theory to real-life situations in the workplace.

This course examines the evolution and trends in digital media utilized in business. Course content and activities focus on message content and creation and the visual principles and theories that shape effective visual communication in business environment. Legal and ethical issues relating to visual communication will be introduced and incorporated into projects that develop visual literacy and visual problem-solving skills.

An introduction to current procedures and duties of public relations personnel will be studied. Students will write news releases, brochures, speeches, reports, memos, scripts, and as copy using workshop format.

The social institution of sport is examined as a microcosm of society. Consideration is given to the different levels of sport, and sports in relation to social stratification and mobility, big business, mass media, religion, race, gender, and social discrimination. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

This course will acquaint the student with the methods used by producers of goods and services to determine and satisfy the wants of society. This course includes an examination of internal and external environments that impact marketing decisions, the basic elements of a marketing program and issues in ethics and social responsibility.

Every aspect of contemporary business communications - from determining what information to communicate to processing information and sharing it - depends on technology. Students will learn to compose, format, and manage business letters, memos, reports, email, and resumes. Students will use software to access information and to evaluate the quality of the information they receive. Students will create electronic presentations to communicate information.

Introduction to the principles and procedures of general financial accounting with an emphasis on reporting to individuals outside the organization. Development of accounting reports on an accrual basis.

A survey of relevant quantitative techniques commonly used in accounting, business, and information systems. Topics will vary but, typically, elementary probability theory and applications, decision theory, and linear programming are included. Prerequisite: math competency.

This course involves the study of contemporary issues of business law. The class will focus on how these legal issues influence traditional business operations, e-commerce and information technology. The course will address such topics as: business ethics, online commerce, contracts, business organizations, employment law and international law.

Introduction to national income determination and the equilibrium level of output and employment. Monetary and fiscal policies as well as open economy issues are discussed.

This course provides the foundational principles and techniques to plan, execute, and manage complex projects. Topics include workflow analysis, quality control, and performance evaluation.

A study of managing people in the workplace, focusing on the important policies and processes associated with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating personnel in order to achieve strategic organizational goals.

Reviews the principles of organizational structure and behavior within sport organizations. Topics include organizational policies and procedures, organizational effectiveness, communication networks, and leadership values. Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Permission of Instructor

Sport has become a major business enterprise in the United States and in much of the world. This course helps students understand the scope of the sport industry, to include identifying career opportunities in various segments of the sport industry. The course also examines the managerial process to include the functions of management, as well as the roles, skills, and attributes required of sport managers. Special attention is given to examining the unique characteristics of sport and the resulting social and ethical responsibilities of sport managers.

Sports as a subject matter is very ancient and its marketing can be traced to even its earliest days. However, as an integral portion of contemporary society, successful sporting events or seasons generally require professional marketing efforts. Utilizing the principles of management, marketing and other relevant disciplines this course will use case studies, class discussions, and projects to enhance the student's collective expertise in this area of Sports and Recreation Management.

This course introduces students to the opportunities and challenges associated with the creation and management of entrepreneurial organizations. The course focuses on the issues associated with starting and managing a new venture including recognizing opportunity, basic business planning, essential human resources management, introductory marketing, legal issues, location selection, funding, buying a business as well as discussing various exit strategies.

This course focuses on creativity and innovation as a process in organizations. The course also examines how individuals can be innovative in organizations and the challenge of building innovative organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 362 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

This course examines financing the start-up of a new venture, from bootstrapping with personal resources or bank debt to equity investment by angel investors or venture capitalists. The course also covers the four main aspects of venture capital: valuation, deal structuring, governance, and harvesting. Prerequisite: BUS 362 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

This course gives students the opportunity to study the elements of a successful business plan and to put that knowledge to work in creating a comprehensive business plan for a new venture. Prerequisite: BUS 362 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Walden University and to the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum. Ethical issues related to business and management are covered in this course. It provides a foundation for academic and professional success from a practitioner approach and as a social change agent. Course assignments focus on practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and promote professional practice and academic excellence. Major assignments include the preparation of the Professional Development Plan and program of study.

This course immerses students in how business operates in a global environment. Topics include supply chain management, process management, quality, innovation, forecasting, and decision-making in a global operations environment. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing, creative, and critical-thinking skills, and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This course provides broad coverage of information systems management concepts and trends underlying current and future developments, as well as principles for providing effective implementation of information systems management. The course is heavily case- and discussion-oriented. A business case study will typically be assigned as well as one or more articles or chapters, for each class. Students are expected to be able to develop and define, as necessary, their position and reasoning on a variety of information systems current issues as the course progresses. Course assignments focus on the doctoral-level practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

Today’s world is so globally diverse and interactive that the old skills, and sometimes tools, of marketing are often insufficient. In this course, the student will assume a global marketplace and identify, adapt, and apply those skills and supporting tools with a knowledge base that will guide the student to realize and create a globally competitive advantage in multiple and diverse scenarios and settings. The course moves beyond the essentials of the 5P’s, mix, differentiation, and focused markets to grow the student’s abilities in blending this knowledge with other critical skills, such as financial planning and data analysis. The student will hone skills in proposing and defending an organization’s movement into new products and markets, using decision-based analytical tools in a socially responsible manner.

While the basic principles of finance and financial planning remain constant and well established, the world within which those principles are applied knows nothing but change. Daily, there are risks of corporate challenges and insults, ranging from local and national regulatory shifts and breaches to international complexities of emerging opportunities. These events create the foundation for building global skills in the financial and economic arenas for business leaders and managers. Through case studies and applied knowledge used in analytical projects, the student will build skills and knowledge for leading organizations with ethical integrity and social accountability. The student will also apply important financial and economic concepts and tools that every key manager should understand. Learners explore the financial and monetary markets, not only within the United States but also abroad, to gain an economic context to apply the concepts and tools necessary to assess an organization’s financial position and explore alternatives to finance organizational ventures. The course also includes financial planning, budgeting, and other trends such as balancing risks. Importantly, the course helps prepare learners to be key ethical players who are effective in leading an organization’s financial capabilities, based on sound financial and economic principles.

This course focuses on leadership dimensions of business such as globalization, individual and group behaviors, organizational culture and change, systems thinking, innovation, social responsibility, and sustainability. Students explore these basic dimensions of leadership as they affect the employee, the organization, the community, and the environment. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing, creative, and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This course focuses on the development and implementation of business strategies that enable competitive advantage, with an emphasis on understanding the current environment and innovation in which the organization competes and forecasting how that environment may change. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This seminar focuses on students’ acquisition of substantive, foundational knowledge of the philosophy of science, including the construction, use, and critique of concepts and theories. Qualitative and quantitative frameworks for inquiry are introduced. Ethical, social, and political aspects of conducting research, producing knowledge for practice are examined. Quantitative designs covered include experimental and quasi-experimental, survey, causal-comparative, evaluation, and existing action research; and qualitative designs including case study, phenomenology, grounded theory, and ethnography. Assignments consist of knowledge demonstration and problem-solving for professional practice. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This course provides students the opportunity to extend their research and general analysis skills as they further explore research methods and project types that they may incorporate into their own doctoral study. The focus of the course is on qualitative and case study research methods, where students learn to focus their analysis on efforts to improve the quality of an organization and its performance. Students will also focus on how to think in an action oriented manner, as if they were consultants, so that their own doctoral study work could be applied in action. Finally, students engage in an iterative process of writing their own prospectus application, incorporating feedback from peers and the course instructor. Ultimately, the prospectus is offered by the student as a document for review for consideration by potential mentors for the student’s doctoral study.

This course develops students’ skills in descriptive statistics, statistical inference, quantitative techniques including analysis of variance and covariance, multiple linear regressions, and various non-parametric techniques. Students will use QUANTITATIVE data reduction and analysis and data management techniques. Students will learn to utilize software for data analysis. This research competency component is intended to focus on key concepts and issues in the conduct of data analysis in management-oriented social science research, including the role of distribution assumptions underlying various hypothesis tests, the computational details of various tests, and the use of readily available statistical software packages. It is specifically not expected that learners will become fully grounded in statistical methods; rather, it is hoped that students will learn what questions to ask about data analysis and be able to defend their use of specific techniques to be used in professional practice.

The golden rule in today’s organizational environment is to “innovate or die.” This course has been designed to provide learners with the concepts, processes, and tools to accelerate the rate, breadth, and depth of innovation within any organization. Specifically, the course has been designed to convey an understanding of what innovation is, is not, and how to establish the organizational policies, processes, and employee-support infrastructure required to facilitate successful innovation throughout any organization. The course will accomplish its objectives by providing students current information through extensive use of recent journal articles and papers as well as classic articles and papers related to the field of study.

This seminar explores the development of a small business from start-up to financial security. Various sources of funding will be examined, from personal debt to partnerships with venture capitalists to conventional sources, and, eventually, initial public offerings (IPOs). Most importantly, learners will explore how funding should be structured and the trade-offs and benefits for each model. Learners will also look at entrepreneurial equity and how to negotiate any agreement with funding sources. The course will accomplish its objectives by providing students current information through extensive use of recent journal articles and papers as well as classic articles and papers related to the field of study.

This seminar focuses on business-to-business marketing techniques, strategies, and customer acquisition and relationship-building. Though usually seen as limited to Internet processes, the student will explore the theory and conceptual challenges facing today’s B2B marketing manager. Primarily, the student will learn aspects of online promotion and advertising, communications strategies to promote online initiatives, and creative ways of developing the B2B channel. The course will accomplish its objectives by providing students current information through extensive use of recent journal articles and papers as well as classic articles and papers related to the field of study.

The purpose of this course is to assist doctoral students in making steady progress toward their D.B.A. degree. The “instructor of record” for a section of the course is the chair of the doctoral study committee. Section participants are the students working with the faculty member at various stages of their doctoral study. The course provides a forum for ongoing exchange of ideas, input, and feedback between the student and the doctoral study chair as the student completes the coursework for the D.B.A. degree.

This final doctoral study demonstrates a student’s scholarly ability to examine, critique, and synthesize knowledge, theory, and experience, so that new ideas can be tested; best practices identified, established, and verified; and theoretical, practice or policy constructs evaluated and advanced. In all cases, the doctoral study is a rigorous inquiry that results in new knowledge, insight, or practice, demonstrating its efficacy in the world of business and management. The goal of the doctoral study is for the business professional to conduct an investigation that focuses on business practice within a designated context. Ultimately, every doctoral study should make a fresh contribution to the field of practice in the professional business environment.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Walden University and to the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum. Ethical issues related to business and management are covered in this course. It provides a foundation for academic and professional success from a practitioner approach and as a social change agent. Course assignments focus on practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and promote professional practice and academic excellence. Major assignments include the preparation of the Professional Development Plan and program of study.

This course immerses students in how business operates in a global environment. Topics include supply chain management, process management, quality, innovation, forecasting, and decision-making in a global operations environment. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing, creative, and critical-thinking skills, and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This course provides broad coverage of information systems management concepts and trends underlying current and future developments, as well as principles for providing effective implementation of information systems management. The course is heavily case- and discussion-oriented. A business case study will typically be assigned as well as one or more articles or chapters, for each class. Students are expected to be able to develop and define, as necessary, their position and reasoning on a variety of information systems current issues as the course progresses. Course assignments focus on the doctoral-level practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

Today’s world is so globally diverse and interactive that the old skills, and sometimes tools, of marketing are often insufficient. In this course, the student will assume a global marketplace and identify, adapt, and apply those skills and supporting tools with a knowledge base that will guide the student to realize and create a globally competitive advantage in multiple and diverse scenarios and settings. The course moves beyond the essentials of the 5P’s, mix, differentiation, and focused markets to grow the student’s abilities in blending this knowledge with other critical skills, such as financial planning and data analysis. The student will hone skills in proposing and defending an organization’s movement into new products and markets, using decision-based analytical tools in a socially responsible manner.

While the basic principles of finance and financial planning remain constant and well established, the world within which those principles are applied knows nothing but change. Daily, there are risks of corporate challenges and insults, ranging from local and national regulatory shifts and breaches to international complexities of emerging opportunities. These events create the foundation for building global skills in the financial and economic arenas for business leaders and managers. Through case studies and applied knowledge used in analytical projects, the student will build skills and knowledge for leading organizations with ethical integrity and social accountability. The student will also apply important financial and economic concepts and tools that every key manager should understand. Learners explore the financial and monetary markets, not only within the United States but also abroad, to gain an economic context to apply the concepts and tools necessary to assess an organization’s financial position and explore alternatives to finance organizational ventures. The course also includes financial planning, budgeting, and other trends such as balancing risks. Importantly, the course helps prepare learners to be key ethical players who are effective in leading an organization’s financial capabilities, based on sound financial and economic principles.

This course focuses on leadership dimensions of business such as globalization, individual and group behaviors, organizational culture and change, systems thinking, innovation, social responsibility, and sustainability. Students explore these basic dimensions of leadership as they affect the employee, the organization, the community, and the environment. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing, creative, and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This course focuses on the development and implementation of business strategies that enable competitive advantage, with an emphasis on understanding the current environment and innovation in which the organization competes and forecasting how that environment may change. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This seminar focuses on students’ acquisition of substantive, foundational knowledge of the philosophy of science, including the construction, use, and critique of concepts and theories. Qualitative and quantitative frameworks for inquiry are introduced. Ethical, social, and political aspects of conducting research, producing knowledge for practice are examined. Quantitative designs covered include experimental and quasi-experimental, survey, causal-comparative, evaluation, and existing action research; and qualitative designs including case study, phenomenology, grounded theory, and ethnography. Assignments consist of knowledge demonstration and problem-solving for professional practice. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This course provides students the opportunity to extend their research and general analysis skills as they further explore research methods and project types that they may incorporate into their own doctoral study. The focus of the course is on qualitative and case study research methods, where students learn to focus their analysis on efforts to improve the quality of an organization and its performance. Students will also focus on how to think in an action oriented manner, as if they were consultants, so that their own doctoral study work could be applied in action. Finally, students engage in an iterative process of writing their own prospectus application, incorporating feedback from peers and the course instructor. Ultimately, the prospectus is offered by the student as a document for review for consideration by potential mentors for the student’s doctoral study.

This course develops students’ skills in descriptive statistics, statistical inference, quantitative techniques including analysis of variance and covariance, multiple linear regressions, and various non-parametric techniques. Students will use QUANTITATIVE data reduction and analysis and data management techniques. Students will learn to utilize software for data analysis. This research competency component is intended to focus on key concepts and issues in the conduct of data analysis in management-oriented social science research, including the role of distribution assumptions underlying various hypothesis tests, the computational details of various tests, and the use of readily available statistical software packages. It is specifically not expected that learners will become fully grounded in statistical methods; rather, it is hoped that students will learn what questions to ask about data analysis and be able to defend their use of specific techniques to be used in professional practice.

The golden rule in today’s organizational environment is to “innovate or die.” This course has been designed to provide learners with the concepts, processes, and tools to accelerate the rate, breadth, and depth of innovation within any organization. Specifically, the course has been designed to convey an understanding of what innovation is, is not, and how to establish the organizational policies, processes, and employee-support infrastructure required to facilitate successful innovation throughout any organization. The course will accomplish its objectives by providing students current information through extensive use of recent journal articles and papers as well as classic articles and papers related to the field of study.

This seminar explores the development of a small business from start-up to financial security. Various sources of funding will be examined, from personal debt to partnerships with venture capitalists to conventional sources, and, eventually, initial public offerings (IPOs). Most importantly, learners will explore how funding should be structured and the trade-offs and benefits for each model. Learners will also look at entrepreneurial equity and how to negotiate any agreement with funding sources. The course will accomplish its objectives by providing students current information through extensive use of recent journal articles and papers as well as classic articles and papers related to the field of study.

Though many aspects of information technology are becoming staples in the business toolbox, competitive advantage is still possible through the development of unique applications and configuring technology in ways unique to your organization. This seminar looks at both the frontier of information technology (IT) in business and new ways of applying IT to cut costs, increase customer satisfaction, and open new business opportunities. Social networking tools and Internet recognition strategies will also be examined for their potential business uses. The course will attempt to accomplish its objectives by providing students current information through extensive use of recent journal articles and papers as well as classic articles and papers related to the field of study.

The purpose of this course is to assist doctoral students in making steady progress toward their D.B.A. degree. The “instructor of record” for a section of the course is the chair of the doctoral study committee. Section participants are the students working with the faculty member at various stages of their doctoral study. The course provides a forum for ongoing exchange of ideas, input, and feedback between the student and the doctoral study chair as the student completes the coursework for the D.B.A. degree.

This final doctoral study demonstrates a student’s scholarly ability to examine, critique, and synthesize knowledge, theory, and experience, so that new ideas can be tested; best practices identified, established, and verified; and theoretical, practice or policy constructs evaluated and advanced. In all cases, the doctoral study is a rigorous inquiry that results in new knowledge, insight, or practice, demonstrating its efficacy in the world of business and management. The goal of the doctoral study is for the business professional to conduct an investigation that focuses on business practice within a designated context. Ultimately, every doctoral study should make a fresh contribution to the field of practice in the professional business environment.

This course examines the processes required to undertake the creation and maintenance of a successful business enterprise, with an emphasis on small business. Students focus initially on startup basics for a new small business, followed by the details involved in the development of a business plan. Finally, the “nuts and bolts” of day-to-day business management are examined, with issues ranging from legal matters to employment decisions. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Business)

Entrepreneurship traditionally has been associated with the business world. Creative individuals have used their imagination and skills to amass large fortunes. In recent times a new breed of entrepreneur, the social entrepreneur, has emerged. Social entrepreneurs help others by combining resources in unique ways to change underlying social structures. Study how social entrepreneurs are leading changes nationally and globally in addressing poverty, responding to HIV, and making nonprofit organizations more effective. Identify the skills that social entrepreneurs utilize and the major challenges they face. This course will examine many of the substantive and procedural aspects of social entrepreneurship.

Books and films are filled with stories about the solitary hero who comes to the aid of those in peril. In many instances, modern life is quite different from the fancy world of entertainment. Most meaningful contemporary activities take place within the context of complex organizations. Study why organizations are essential to solving problems in the modern world. Examine why some organizations perform well while others rarely succeed. Help gain an understanding of how the structure of an organization, its culture and climate, and its leadership contribute to its ability to accomplish its mission and goals. Identify the main characteristics of organizations in the public and nonprofit sector.

Volunteers are one of the most important resources for nonprofit organizations. Understand the crucial importance of volunteers to organizations and groups striving to build better communities and address important social problems. Study how successful leaders recruit qualified volunteers, retain their commitment over time, and empower them to act on behalf of shared goals. Identify the key challenges that are faced by organizations that rely heavily on volunteers and the most effective means of addressing these challenges. This course examines the particular leadership skills required in volunteer organizations.

Planning and applying effective budgeting strategies are critical elements in managing corporate and government organizations. Students study short- and long-term financial analysis, policy development, and budget development. Additional topics include budget monitoring, control, planning, and accountability.

This course introduces the workings of the American government and the roles, rights and responsibilities of citizens. The air we breathe, the water we drink and the protection of our lives and property all are affected by the actions of local, regional and national levels of government. Students study the constitutional foundations and major institutions of American government demonstrated through executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Upon completion, students will understand how American Government functions including the roles of political parties, elections, voting and interest groups, as well as how public policy is formulated and implemented.

New technologies in communications and transportation have created a global society. Old boundaries between nations and peoples have become blurred. The new reality of a global society has brought with it opportunities and a whole new set of issues and problems that must be addressed. Help enhance your understanding of the new global society that has been brought about by advances in technology and communication. Study issues with a significant global dimension such as energy, trade, human rights, health care, sex and drug trafficking, and the disparity between rich nations and poor nations. Identify the major challenges to peace and sustainability in the new global environment

The Declaration of Independence argues that all men are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Arguments over how to guarantee these inalienable rights have raged for centuries. Apply the principles of the US Constitution and examine several modern day political controversies such as same sex marriage, the role of the media in society, the debate over gun control, and others in light of their relationship to larger enduring political debates

Each day public administrators make decisions and implement programs that impact our everyday lives in countless ways. Explore how public administrators conduct the business of government. Study how they work to implement public policy and examine the issues and challenges public administrators face in performing their jobs. Examine the variety of jobs that public administrators perform and their crucial role in the successful operation of government. Examine how public managers work to implement public policy, and what issues and challenges administrators face in the future.

What is public policy Who makes it and how is it made Explore how the government makes decisions and the impact these decisions have on people and communities. Study the ways issues become important, how groups exercise power and how government policies are evaluated and modified. Examine whether the public policy process is generally fair to the majority of citizens or provide unfair advantage to certain groups. This course offers the student an opportunity to engage in the exploration of many of the questions and issues surrounding the making of public policy.

The constitution is the foundation for all law in the United States. This course uses landmark Supreme Court Cases as the basis for an examination of such enduring constitutional themes as civil rights/civil liberties, federalism, property rights, the death penalty, the rights of the accused, freedom of religion, and others. Study the ways people have tried to use the law to promote and sometimes to inhibit positive social change.

How will I know right from wrong What standards should I use to evaluate the ethics of my actions Leaders in all sectors of society struggle with these questions on a daily basis. Ethics has become an increasingly important element of successful public sector leadership. Identify the principles that can be used to address ethical issues. Examine how successful public sector leaders build organizations that reflect strong ethical values. Students in this course will have the opportunity to examine ethical considerations facing contemporary leaders of all sectors with special focus on elected officials, public administrators, public servants, and nonprofit leaders.

The capstone project concludes the program. This practical, real-world application requires participants to apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned in this program to an actual educational environment. Serving as a consultant, participants will examine a school or district’s curriculum plans against a set of data and make recommendations for improvement and reform.

This course is designed to provide students with a practical application of the contemporary communication skills necessary for career development and career success. Topics include investigation of career fields and the communication and technology skills that are essential to those careers. Examples include technology-supported written, oral, private, and public communication. Students will be able to assess and analyze their personal communication and technology skills and strategize ways to apply them as part of their professional development goals. Note about required first courses: Students should review the program description section of this Walden University Catalog carefully to determine which first course is required.

Concentrates on the preparation, interpretation, and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. Emphasizes the rationale for and implications of important accounting concepts, the selection of alternatively acceptable accounting methods and their varying affects of valuation and net income determination and reporting. Provides student with an opportunity to understand the complex accounting data they will receive as operational managers. Required.

Fundamental concepts of macroeconomics, including supply and demand, measurements of and determination of economic performance, such as GDP, inflation, and unemployment, are studied. Other topics include the causes of instability in the economy and corrective measures such as fiscal and monetary policy, money and banking, and the Federal Reserve System. Required.

Reviews paradigms of leadership in global environment. Introduces and applies principles for ethical decision-making in business situations. Assesses student's leadership capacities and responsibilities in challenging situations. Required.

A course focusing on the effects of organizational variables on individual and group behavior. This course addresses the theory and practice of organization behavior as it relates to the individual, effective team building, conflict management, and resolution, and the negotiation of legal and psychological contracts. The course also takes a look at the broader aspect of organizational culture and its impact on today s manager. Students learn how to use concepts in the traditional workplace as well as the virtual workplace. Required.

Selected readings in international business will be covered. Topics include culture, geography, politics, foreign direct investment, supply chain management, monetary systems, foreign exchange markets, and political risk management. Current topics in international business will be covered. Required.

The goal for this course is to prepare students to be more effective users of quantitative information, as well as to avoid the many potential pitfalls from the misuse of statistical methods. The emphasis is on understanding what a previously obtained data set implies and, if appropriate, to develop meaningful forecasts with a reasonable sense of confidence. Specific topics include data analysis and statistical description, sampling and statistical inference, time series, and regression analysis. Required.

This course introduces the measurement, communication, and interpretation of cost data for management decision-making, planning, control, and evaluation of results. Students are shown how to use accounting information as an effective management tool for coordinating managerial activities. Course material is explored in the context of the extensive changes being implemented in the area of manufacturing, service delivery technologies, and control systems. This course uses case studies to emphasize the application of concepts. Required. Prerequisite: MBA 500.

Applies microeconomic tools to business decision making. Topics include optimization, consumer behavior, elasticity of demand, the use of regression analysis to estimate demand (revenues) and costs, marginal analysis and market structure. Required.

This course focuses on the strategic role of operations and developing an appreciation for operations activities and how to improve them. Issues include continuous quality improvement, the critical importance of the customer and consideration of selected quantitative techniques. Required.

Develops an understanding of financial theory and its application through case analysis. Topics include capital management, operating and financial leverage, costs of capital, investment, and financing decisions. Techniques for the evaluation of investment alternatives using net present value and internal rate of return concepts are covered including the identification of cash flows relevant for capital budgeting. Emphasis is placed on the application of these concepts to the valuation of a going concern. Extensive use of proforma modeling of financial statements is made throughout the course.

This course introduces students to both the theory and practice of marketing. It analyzes all marketing issues from the perspective of the marketing manager. Students will explore how consumer behavior, market research, environmental trend analysis, new product development, pricing and distribution decisions, and promotional considerations must interact to create a successful marketing program. Case analysis, contemporary issues in marketing, and the practical application of marketing concepts to the students employment experiences are also features of this course.

The class is an examination of the art and science of project management as applied to a variety of business and technology settings. Students will study how to initiate, plan, execute, control and close projects within budget and on schedule. Advanced topics may include critical chains, adaptive and agile project management and portfolio management. A project planning software tool is used, usually MS Project. This course is appropriate for technology and non-technology managers alike.

This course requires students to use and integrate the disciplines and techniques learned in previous required courses. Strategy formulation and implementation concepts are discussed using theory and cases. This course should be taken within two courses of completion of the required courses. Required. Prerequisites

The course covers new venture management, entrepreneurial personalities, managing creativity and establishing a successful enterprise. The major project is a new business plan.

This course explores individual and group methods to enhance innovation in the organization. Theories of creativity are reviewed, as well as the use of technologies to develop new products and processes.

Students will discuss and analyze funding sources for new ventures, the venture capital markets, effective financial strategies and managing a new and growing enterprise.

This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical reading requirements and longer, more sophisticated reports, including a documented library research paper. Assignments require revising and editing for an intended audience. Students are also taught search strategies for accessing a variety of print and electronic resources.

Students apply composition principles to develop common report formats, including formal lab reports and common types of applied writing. Audience analysis, development of effective technical style, organization methods and graphic aids are emphasized. Classroom activities include planning, reviewing and revising writing.

This course enhances students’ writing and presentation skills for academic applications and professional communication in the workplace. Students analyze the needs of divergent audiences, and craft messages using technology tools and media appropriate for distance and group communication. An emphasis on collaborative work further prepares students for the contemporary work environment.

This course introduces the dramatic genre and enables students to analyze and evaluate both written plays and live performances. Through reading plays and critical texts from various historical periods and writing critical papers, students learn to assess formal elements of dramatic writing together with thematic content and historical context. Students watch live or filmed performances, extending their ability to develop critical understanding of theater as a social and artistic phenomenon. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

Through study of the world’s major and minor religions, indigenous religions and cults, this course helps students understand the varieties and commonalities of human religious experience, with emphasis on both individual and group phenomena. Students compare the core elements of religion through analysis of religious belief in practice, and as they are depicted in philosophy, theology and the social sciences. Students also learn to formulate their own views on the role of religion in human affairs. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

In this capstone course, the relationship between society and technology is investigated through reading, reflection, research and reports. The course identifies conditions that have promoted technological development and assesses the social, political, environmental, cultural and economic effects of current technology. Issues of control and ethical considerations in the use of technology are primary. Discussion and oral and written reports draw together students’ prior learning in specialty and general education courses. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisites: Senior status, and successful completion of all General Education requirements except courses with the prefix CARD

Students In This Course Explore Ways In Which Individuals Think About, Influence, Are Influenced By And Otherwise Relate To People. Individual Behavior In The Context Of Social Groups And Forces Is Emphasized. Coursework Provides A Basis For Scientifically Addressing Key Issues Of This Field. Prerequisite: Psyc-110, Socs-185, Socs-187 Or Socs-190

Students in this course explore contemporary ethical and regulatory issues within professions through evaluation of ethical and legal principles and their application to particular fields of endeavor. Concepts of professionalism and of values related to professional practice are addressed through a variety of methods, including case studies and analyses. A critical look at organizational and professional codes of ethics is included. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

This course provides tools used for statistical analysis and decision-making in business. The course includes both descriptive statistics and inferential concepts used to draw conclusions about a population. Research techniques such as sampling and experiment design are included for both single and multiple sample groups. Prerequisite: MATH-114

In This Course Students Apply Principles And Strategies For Marketing Products And Services To Industrial, Commercial And Governmental Entities. Topics Include Ways In Which Market Information And Product Life Cycle Affect Product And Production Design; Forecasting Techniques; Interdependencies Between Marketing And Operations Functions; And Selling Skills. Prerequisites: Busn-115 And Math-114

This course introduces corporate financial structure and covers basic capital budgeting techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis. Funds sources and financial resource allocation are analyzed. Spreadsheet software packages are used to analyze data and solve case-based problems. Prerequisite: ACCT-212

This course introduces basic concepts and issues in microeconomics, macroeconomics and international trade. Microeconomic concepts, such as supply and demand and the theory of the firm, serve as foundations for analyzing macroeconomic issues. Macroeconomic topics include gross domestic product (GDP), and fiscal and monetary policy, as well as international topics such as trade and exchange rates. The course stresses analyzing and applying economic variables of real-world issues.

This course examines fundamental management theories and traditional managerial responsibilities in formal and informal organizational structures. Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and staffing are explored. Prerequisite: BUSN-115

This course introduces how managers use accounting information in business decision-making. Topics include standard cost systems, budgeting, break-even analysis, relevant cost issues, and the effect of state and federal taxes on decision-making. These principles apply to all types of businesses, including the service industry, manufacturing and merchandising. Students use spreadsheet applications to analyze and provide solutions to challenges faced by management in today’s business environment. Prerequisite: ACCT-212

This course provides an in-depth overview of the issues, technology and environment of electronic commerce. Knowledge gained facilitates more comprehensive and contemporary exploration of future coursework in marketing, operations, finance, business law, and database and website management. Challenges and opportunities of electronic business are discussed. Prerequisite: BUSN-115

This course addresses the special tax issues of corporations, partnerships, S corporations, gift taxes, estates and trusts. Tax forms, tax software, the Internet, spreadsheets and word processing programs are used to research, solve and analyze tax problems relating to corporate and partnership income taxes. Prerequisite: ACCT-324

This Course Enhances Students’ Ability To Function In A Project Leadership Role. While Exploring The Project Life Cycle, They Gain Experience In Budget And Timeline Management. Project Management Software Is Used To Design Project Schedules Using Methods Such As Bar Charts, Program Evaluation Review Technique (pert) And Critical Path Method (cpm) To Produce Project Plans To Apply To The Solution Of Case Studies. Prerequisites: Math-221 Or Math-233, And Upper-term Status

This alternative to ENGL-112 is offered in a workshop setting. Students explore modes of written self-expression, including poetry, fiction and drama, to experience various literary genres and produce short creative works. They also learn to apply constructive feedback to the rewrite process. A student writing anthology is produced, and the course culminates in a study of the literary marketplace. Prerequisite: Permission from the academic administrator / 4-4

This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical reading requirements and longer, more sophisticated reports, including a documented library research paper. Assignments require revising and editing for an intended audience. Students are also taught search strategies for accessing a variety of print and electronic resources. Prerequisite: ENGL-112 / 4-4

This course explores the role of culture in social organizations. Social institutions, and the issues of race and gender within social structures, are analyzed in the context of multicultural societies and increasing global interaction. Basic sociological principles and research findings are used to support analysis of cultural and social issues. / 3-3

Career planning strategies and resources are explored to prepare students for a successful job search and to maximize potential for advancement and long-term professional growth. Students perform self-assessment and goal-setting activities, and apply research and evaluation skills to execute job search and career advancement strategies. Each student assembles a professional portfolio highlighting achievements, goals and concrete plans. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisite: Upper-term status / 2-2

This course focuses on identifying and articulating skills needed for academic and professional success. Coursework provides instruction and practice in critical thinking and problem-solving through analysis of critical reading and reasoning, as well as through examination of problem-solving methodologies. Students learn to work in teams, to identify and resolve problems, and to use research effectively to gather and evaluate relevant and useful information. / 3-3

This Course Focuses On Systems Of Linear Equations; Radical And Rational Expressions; And Functions Where Linear, Quadratic, Exponential And Logarithmic Functions Are Emphasized Using Application Problems And Modeling. The Minimum Requirement To Pass This Course Is 80 Percent, And Grades Of C And D Are Not Assigned. Eligibility To Enroll In The Course Is Based On Placement Results, Or Successful Completion Of Math-092 Or Math-102. / 4-4

This course provides a “road map” perspective of human body structure and function. Topics include cell structure and function, and a survey of all major systems of the human body. The connections and inter-working relationships among systems are introduced. Lab work includes computer exercises and simulation activities, as well as observation related to topics covered. / 5-4

This Course Focuses On Ways In Which Financial Statements Reflect Business Operations And Emphasizes Use Of Financial Statements In The Decision-making Process. The Course Encompasses All Business Forms And Various Sectors Such As Merchandising, Manufacturing And Services. Students Make Extensive Use Of Spreadsheet Applications To Analyze Accounting Records And Financial Statements. Prerequisites: Comp-100 And Math-114 / 4-4

This course focuses on analyzing business situations using current spreadsheet software. Using data derived from real-world business situations, students learn to use appropriate spreadsheet software features to organize, analyze and present data, as well as to make business decisions. Through personal database technology such as Access, the course also introduces basic database concepts. Prerequisite: COMP-100 / 4-3

This course introduces business and the environments in which businesses operate. Students examine the roles of major functional areas of business and interrelationships among them. Organizational theories and techniques are examined, and economic, cultural, political and technological factors affecting business organizations are evaluated. / 3-3

This course introduces basic concepts and principles underlying personal productivity tools widely used in business such as word processors, spreadsheets, email and web browsers. Students also learn basic computer terminology and concepts. Hands-on exercises provide students with experience in use of PCs and current personal productivity tools. / 3-2

Students in this course learn to design relational databases and to build database applications, including tables, queries, forms, reports and macros. Also addressed is implementation of basic database security, backup and recovery procedures. Generating reports and meeting business requirements are emphasized. Prerequisite: BIS-155 / 5-4

This course examines components of a solid customer relations program and develops students’ ability to recognize and participate in such programs. Students develop interpersonal communication and listening skills as well as conflict resolution skills. They also explore customer relations as an effective sales technique. Prerequisite: BUSN-115

This course introduces students to business functions, problem areas, decision-making techniques and management fundamentals required for effectively managing a small business. Prerequisite: BUSN-115

This course explores the potential of e-commerce and its impact on small business practices. Topics include opportunities, issues, alternatives and techniques to support the development of an Internet marketing plan and related website. Prerequisite: BUSN-319

This course focuses on creating a comprehensive business plan for a small business. Coursework addresses research sources; plan presentation; follow-up; and business plan components, including executive summary, company description, target market, competition, marketing and sales, operations, management structure, future development and financials. Prerequisite: BUSN-319

In this course students design and implement a departmental budget encompassing the various processes that account for resource expenditures. Students develop a long-range budget forecast and then assess its impact on departmental planning. Prerequisite: ACCT-212 / 4-4

Students in this course explore contemporary concepts and techniques essential to managing corporate human resources.Topics include resource planning, staffing and rewards, as well as developing and maintaining positions and people. Prerequisite:BUSN-115 / 4-4