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Business Course Descriptions

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BUAD 105 Introduction to Business (3)

An introductory overview of business designed to help first year students decide on a major in business or provide a frame of reference for other business classes. The nature of the American business system and free enterprise concepts are analyzed. Also business practices, terminologies and contemporary issues are examined. (Offered through External Degree only)

BUAD 115 Survey of the Business Organization (3)

A survey of the field of business, including its environment, organization, and management. Students are introduced to current theory, terminology, and techniques in each area.

BUAD 240 Basic Business Skills II (1)

Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and COMM 105. Course builds on the basic communication skills acquired by the student in the prerequisites and applies these skills to a business setting. A variety of types of business writing techniques such as the case analysis, trend analysis, research report, executive briefing, memo, and letter will be explored. In addition, a variety of types of oral business presentation techniques such as the client briefing, committee meeting, and large group presentation will be practiced. Effective layout and design, and use of visual aids will be stressed. (Spring Semester)

BUAD 246 Business Research and Communications (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Designed to enhance research and writing skills and to help the student develop competency in writing business communications. A research project is required. (Offered through External Degree only)

BUAD 283 Business Law (3)

A survey of those aspects of United States law relevant to the business organization. Topics covred include, but are not limited to: common law and other contracts, negotiable instruments, sales of personal property, secured transactions, the uniform commercial code, agency relationships, partnerships, corporations, wills, securities, and government regulation. (Offered through External Degree only)

BUAD 294 Selected Topics in Business (1-3)

A current topic in business will be explored. (Offered as needed)

BUAD 295 Independent Study in Business (1-3)

Study on an independent basis in collaboration with the instructor on a topic in business at the lower division level. (Offered as needed)

BUAD 305 Business for Non-Business Majors (3)

Prerequisite: 60 college level credits. Course is designed to familiarize non-business majors, who plan to apply their chosen major in a business setting, with basic business terminology and ways of thinking. Topics may include major functional areas of the business enterprise, the design of business organizations, the impact of the profit motive, basic financial concepts, interpersonal expectations in business groups, and the impact of formal authority structures on the individual. Not open to business majors. (Offered as needed)

BUAD 315 Quantitative Methods (3)

Prerequisite: MATH 110. The business decision-making process and the applications of linear equations, linear programming, matrix algebra, probability, minimization and maximization problems, game theory, PERT, inventory models, and introduction to forecasting. (Spring Semester)

BUAD 320 Principles of Business Law (3)

The laws relevant to business relationships, contracts, negotiable instruments, agencies, real and personal property, and sales. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

BUAD 350 Research Methods (2)

Prerequisites: MATH 110, MGMT 333(HR majors) MKTG 210 (Marketing majors), MGMT 430, BUAD 485 or SOSC 350 (AEP students). Complete coverage of the steps necessary to conduct social science research, including, research designs most commonly used, sample selection, data collection methods, interpretation of results, and a variety of written reports of results. Statistical analysis of data will not be covered in this course, but will be covered in BUAD 355. During this course, students will be expected to select a research topic relevant to their field of study, and to begin a research study that will demonstrate their mastery of the content of the course. This research project will be completed by, and presented in written and oral form to a panel of qualified judges, during the MGMT 438 course if the student is an Human Resource major; and during BUAD 355 course if the student is a Marketing major.

BUAD 355 Statistics for the Social Sciences (2)

Prerequisite: BUAD 350. It is assumed that the students have successfully completed a basic course in Probability and Statistics and therefore understand descriptive statistics such as means, medians, and modes, and measure of central tendency such as variance and standard deviation. This course will focus on the statistical tests most commonly used in higher levels of social science research such as z tests, t tests, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, and non-parametric tests. If the student is a Marketing major in the traditional program, it is expected that the research project begun during BUAD 350 will be completed and presented, both in written and oral form, to a panel of qualified judges during this course.

BUAD 375 Business Law I (3)

Exploration of the legal environment of business with an emphasis on the legal system, individuals, and property. Topics include an overview of the American legal system, torts, crimes, business ethics, contracts, leases, personal and real property, wills, trusts, and estates. (Fall Semester)

BUAD 376 Business Law II (3)

Prerequisite: BUAD 275. Exploration of the legal environment of business with an emphasis on business transactions and legal relationships. Topics include agency, partnership, corporations, securities regulation, bankruptcy, negotiable instruments, and employment law. (Spring Semester)

BUAD 440 Basic Business Skills III (1)

Prerequisites: Must be within two semesters of graduation. Course serves as an introduction to either the first year of graduate school and/or the first year of full-time work. Expectations of graduate faculty and the first boss will be explored, as well the writing, communication, financial, information search, and social skills needed by the student to meet these expectations. The student's resume, interview, and job search skills will be updated. (Fall Semester)

BUAD 485 Statistics and Research (3)

Development of behavioral science methodology useful in problem analysis, developing hypotheses, setting objectives, gathering data, and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on developing a project concept of interest to the student and of has potential value to the student's employer. The use of statistics as a management tool and as a way of analyzing the project results makes this a practical course. An overview of descriptive and inferential statistics for the display and evaluation of data is also included. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

BUAD 494 Selected Topics in Business (1-3)

A current advanced topic in business will be explored. (Offered as needed)

BUAD 495 Independent Study in Business (1-3)

Study on an independent basis in collaboration with the instructor at the upper division level. (Offered as needed)

BUAD 499 Guided Independent Research Project (NC)

The guided independent research project begins with the first scheduled course and ends with the last. Students select the project in cooperation with an Adult Evening Program project advisor. The project may include such items as work-related studies, experimental studies, grant proposals, and planning documents. This research project requires 250 hours of work directly related to the project. A comprehensive project write-up is required. The project receives a letter grade. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)