BMGT 1301 Supervision
3 Hours (3-0)
A study of the role of the supervisor. Managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human skills are examined. The student will explain the role, characteristics, and skills of a supervisor and the principles of planning, leading, controlling, staffing, and organizing at the supervisory level. The student will identify and discuss the human skills necessary for supervision; explain motivational techniques and give examples of how they can be utilized by a supervisor; and structure a working environment which will provide a variety of ways for employees to be motivated.

BMGT 1305 Communications in Management
3 Hours (3-0)
A course in the basic theory and process of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization’s workforce. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to explain the communication process; identify communication channels and their relationship to semantics and perception; compare and contrast the relationship of communication and management; and demonstrate competencies in verbal and written presentations.

BMGT 1327 Principles of Management
3 Hours (3-0)
Concepts, terminology, principles, theory, and issues that are the substances of the practice of management. The student will explain the various theories and processes of management including its function; identify roles of leadership in business; and recognize elements of the communication process and the guidelines for organizational design. The student will interpret interpersonal roles related to work groups and demonstrate knowledge of the basic language of management.

BUSA 1313 Investments
3 Hours (3-0)
The student will define terms related to investments; apply basic concepts and calculations to planning and control of investments; and identify analytical models used for financial decision-making. The student will develop an understanding of the time value of money, break-even analysis, cash flow, capital budgeting, sources and uses of funds, and investment decisions.

BUSG 1191 Special Topics in Business
1 Hour (1-0)
The student will gain exposure to a variety of topics that pertain to current issues and problems in the business administration field. This course may be repeated for additional credit using a different topic.

BUSG 1291 Special Topics in Business
2 Hours (2-0)
The student will gain exposure to a variety of topics that pertain to current issues and problems in the business administration field. This course may be repeated for additional credit using a different topic.

BUSG 1303 Principles of Finance
3 Hours (3-0)
Financial dynamics of a business. Includes monetary and credit theory, cash inventory, capital management, and consumer and government finance. Emphasizes the time value of money. Students will identify the processes and structures of monetary policy; relate the sources of capital to business, consumers, and government; define the time value of money and its relationship to credit; and describe the characteristics of financial intermediaries and related markets.

BUSG 1304 Introduction to Financial Advising
3 Hours (3-0)
A study of the financial problems encountered by financial advisors when managing family financial affairs. Includes methods to advise clients on topics such as estate planning, retirement, home ownership, savings, and investment planning. The student will identify the concepts associated with the time value of money; identify the differences among various savings and investment programs and classes of securities; identify the options for personal insurance; describe retirement and estate planning techniques; explain owning versus renting real property; and describe consumer protection legislation.

BUSG 1391 Special Topics in Business
3 Hours (3-0)
The student will gain exposure to a variety of topics that pertain to current issues and problems in the business administration field. Prerequisite: 12 hours of business-related courses or permission of instructor. This course may be repeated for additional credit using a different topic.

BUSG 2309 Small Business Management
3 Hours (3-0)
A course on how to start and operate a small business. Topics include facts about a small business, essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, financial needs, marketing strategies, and legal issues. The student will describe important issues about small business; identify essential management skills required of a successful entrepreneur; and prepare a business plan.

BUSG 2380, 2381 Cooperative Education - Business, General
3 Hours (1-0-20)
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.

BUSI 1301 Business Principles
3 Hours (3-0)
Students will learn business operations, will develop a business vocabulary, and will direct their thinking to the field of business best suited to their interests and talents. Students will analyze the specialized fields within the business organization, such as management, accounting, personnel, marketing, and finance. Students will also explore the role of business in modern society.

BUSI 2301 Business Law
3 Hours (3-0)
The student will develop an understanding of the legal framework of business and will develop an awareness of legal responsibilities and rights when dealing with persons and institutions in the business world. The student will understand the basic principles of law of torts, contracts, bailments and personal property. Special emphasis will be placed on sales contracts.

BUSI 2302 Legal Environment of Business
3 Hours (3-0)
In this course, a continuation of BUSI 2301, the student will study commercial papers, credit, suretyship, secured transactions, bankruptcy, and reorganization. The student will develop an understanding of the agency relationship, partnerships, corporations, securities regulation, and investor protection laws.

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing
3 Hours (3-0)
Introduction to the basic marketing functions; identification of consumer and organizational needs; explanation of economics, psychology, sociological, and global issues; and description and analysis of the importance of marketing research.