By the end of the course, students develop their own Personal Entrepreneurs Plan useful in focusing the direction of their personal careers.#N#Prerequisite: BUAD 3345.
The focus of this course is designing and delivering effective business presentations. Topics may include planning, developing, organizing, and delivering business presentations. Students will design/develop effective visual aids that will be used in their business presentations using computer-assisted software.#N#Prerequisite: 30 hours.
The focus of this course is on areas of modern commercial law as needed by business professionals in conducting business transactions in buying and selling goods and services. Common Law Contracts and negotiation strategies are presented. Students exam the Uniform Commercial Code includes Sales Law, Leasing, Commercial Paper - Negotiable Instruments, Commercial Storage and Distribution of Goods, and Transfer of Securities. Creditor?s rights and U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Code are also covered.
This course is designed to provide the foundation for the development of successful workplace relationships. The course includes an overview of social and emotional intelligence skills that are most commonly used by successful business professionals. Skills are introduced for managing personal ethics, conflict, and trust, which are essential for managing and leading in the business environment. Credit: 3.
Prerequisites: BUAD 1000 with a minimum grade of D-
Prerequisites: ( BUAD 2060 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 2600 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 2630 with a minimum grade of D- ) and ( MATH 1320 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1340 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1730 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1260 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1750 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1850 with a minimum grade of D-) and ( BUAD 1020 with a minimum grade of D- or CMPT 1100 with a minimum grade of D-)
Skills-based course equips the student to effectively network with business professionals, make oral presentations alone and in teams, lead meetings, and write for a business audience. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Prerequisites: ECON 1200 with a minimum grade of D- or MIME 2600 with a minimum grade of D-
formerly BUAD 276#N#Students study the sales process as it applies to the successful selling of both goods and services to organizations. Students explore and practice each step in the sales process through hands-on, interactive activities. The focus of this course is on building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships established through trust and ethical decision making.#N#Credit may be received by passing a challenge exam. (3,0,0)
This course includes the use of computers in the business environment, including word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheets. Computer concepts including hardware, software and data communications are covered at the intermediate level. Students will be expected to use their computer skills in other business courses.#N#CIB, PMAC credit. Credit may be received by passing a challenge exam. (2,2,0)
Formerly HOSP 220 This course presents an overview of the operation and management of a hotel property. Topics include: travel patterns affecting the industry; types of lodgings; functions and practices of the key departments; and management issues specific to hotels including guest safety and security. Current trends in guest services and amenities are examined. The principles of front-desk management are covered including the reservations process, hotel revenue cycle, establishing room rates, preparation of the night audit and the use of technology in Property Management Systems. This course is also being offered as TOUR 220. Students with credit for HOSP 220 or TOUR 220 cannot take BUAD 220 for further credit. (3,0,0)
This course provides an introduction to entrepreneurship and an opportunity to determine if the entrepreneurship specialty is the right path for business and social leaders. Students will examine the elements of entrepreneurial thinking and methodologies used to determine when an idea may be an opportunity, acquire intrapreneurial know-how by offering viable solutions to challenges, and research and refine a business opportunity and pitch the idea. The goals should be to improve the economy, make money, create jobs, and positively influence environmental and social outcomes. (3,0,0)