Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a School of Business faculty member and the Dean of the School of Business. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. A written learning contract must be on file in the Office of the Registrar by the end of the first week of classes in the semester in which the course is taken. The contract must provide details of the topic, learning objectives, methods to be used, works to be completed, completion dates, grading criteria, and a prospective bibliography.

This course considers the aesthetic, technical, and conceptual practices associated with producing digital images. Students will use basic digital cameras and mobile devices to make digital images and refine and manipulate images. The course provides an introduction to communication theory and the development of photographic-based digital imagery. Aesthetic, technical, historical, and conceptual issues will be addressed through lectures, demonstrations, exercises, projects, and readings. AE

Students will learn the basics of design and layout, typography, video production, motion graphics, animation and web design. Students learn concept generation techniques and explore design methodologies, as well as develop production and pre-visualization techniques that support the visual expression of ideas. AE

This course focuses on the function of verbal communication in society. The mastering of positive listening behaviors, nonverbal communication techniques, and the skillful use of language are stressed. Students practice extemporaneous speaking with emphasis placed on outlining content, organization, and delivery. OC

Introduction to the research tools necessary to locate, understand, evaluate, and synthesize social scientific arguments regarding communication processes. Curriculum includes the philosophy of the social sciences, measurement issues, basic experimental design, and an introduction to statistics. Students gain the skills necessary to interpret scientific arguments and conduct their own, original investigation of a major communication theory. The studies are designed to resolve an argument between competing perspectives for a communication outcome. QL

This course examines financial statement analysis, the time value of money, asset pricing, the sources and uses of working capital, and the capital budgeting process. Students will demonstrate the ability to manage short and long-term financial policies. Some time will be devoted to determining the financial impact of the firms corporate social responsibility initiatives. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or 102.

This course examines the theory and application of human resource management. Topics include planning and analysis, legal and ethical context, talent acquisition, training and development, total rewards, and safety and labor relations. Professional written communication and information literacy skills are developed in this course. IFCR and PWC Bachelor Completion.

This course examines various techniques used to assess complex business problems and opportunities (including those resulting from the globalization of business), and to develop, implement, and control strategies to achieve organizational objectives. Students will discover the significance of strategic planning in managing organizational change. Prerequisite: BUSL 306 or HMGT 306. CCT Bachelor Completion.

This course is designed to introduce and cultivate students ability to apply the core concepts of values, ethics, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability within organizations. Students will engage in critical questioning about themselves and the business environment. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to utilize an ethical framework critically for decision making, understand how Viterbo Universitys values can be instilled in organizations and society, and apply the concepts of corporate social responsibility and sustainability. PMI

This course provides an overview of the tools, techniques, and philosophies that are used in managing projects involving multiple team members and multiple resources. Students will develop the skills necessary to serve as project team members, or to operate as project managers. Focus is placed on the problems of selecting, initiating, operating, and controlling projects of varying sizes and degrees of complexity.