Business (BUSN)

BUSN 120. Fundamentals of Business

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
Fundamentals of business management from the point of view of the business as a whole including basic management concepts and principles, forms of business organizations, organizations for administration, and major functions of management.

BUSN 170. Entrepreneurship

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
This course is designed to provide training for students who want to plan and organize their own business idea. It will provide information, resources, and methods used in the development of a market research study, a feasibility study and a business plan.

BUSN 200. Risk Management & Insurance

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
This course examines the nature of risk and risk management by utilizing insurance to respond to risk. Principles of risk management for individuals and organizations, financial aspects of insurance companies and markets, industry structure, managerial aspects of underwriting and pricing and public policy issues are part of the topics discussed within the course.

BUSN 210. Property & Casualty Insurance

Credits: 2
Prerequisite: BUSN 200.
Typically Offered: SPRING
This course examines individual commercial property and commercial casualty policies, as well as the personal policies, which usually combine property and casualty coverage. Basic principles, functions and uses of property and casualty insurance; types of policy contracts; calculation of premiums reserves; organization management; and supervision of companies are part of the course topics.

BUSN 224. Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce)

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
This course is designed to familiarize individuals with current and emerging electronic commerce technologies using the Internet. Topics include Internet technology for business advantage, managing electronic commerce funds transfer, reinventing the future of business through electronic commerce, business opportunities in electronic commerce, electronic commerce website design, social, political and ethical issues associated with electronic commerce, and business plans for technology ventures. The purpose of this course is to educate a new generation of managers, planners, analysts, and programmers of the realities and potential for electronic commerce.

BUSN 289. Business Capstone

Credits: 1
Repeat Status: Repeatable up to 6.00 credits.
Typically Offered: ONDEMAND
Students will choose an art path in which they will have more hands-on experiences in areas such as management, marketing, etc. This course is repeatable.

BUSN 327. Entrepreneurial Perspectives

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BUSN 170.
Typically Offered: FALL
This course explores the multifaceted nature of entrepreneurship through a critical examination of the theories, practices, and real-world applications that shape the entrepreneurial landscape. Students will engage with a variety of perspectives, including innovative business models, social entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in fostering new ventures. A key topic includes the entrepreneurial mindset.

BUSN 427. Entrepreneurial Small Business Strategies

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BUSN 327.
Typically Offered: FALL
Students will investigate resistance to change and what can be done about it. Conflict, as a natural outgrowth of change, will be investigated. Methods for managing conflict, understanding its root causes, and addressing it productively will be explored.

BUSN 437. Creativity and Innovation in Business

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BUSN 327.
Typically Offered: SPRING
This advanced course delves into the critical role of creativity and innovation in driving business success and competitive advantage. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies that foster creative thinking and innovation within organizations. Key topics include the innovation process, design thinking, idea generation techniques, and the management of creative teams. The course will emphasize real world applications, encouraging students to engage in experiential learning through projects, workshops, and collaboration with industry professionals.