Experiential Learning: Internship (12 Credits) Non-classroom experiences in the field of business. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full-or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. A maximum of 15 credits of 287/487 can be used to meet graduation requirements. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
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
This course focuses on what managers need to know about statistics. Students will learn the statistical techniques for collecting and analyzing data, and using it to make informed managerial decisions. Topical areas include data collection, tables and charts, descriptive statistics, basic and discrete probability distributions, and hypothesis testing. Specific statistical techniques explored in this course take advantage of Microsoft Excel for speed and accuracy in calculations. QQL Bachelor Completion.
The focus of this course is to develop an understanding of managerial planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling as well as principles of organizational behavior. Topics include management theory and practice, motivation, personality, individual and group behavior, and organizational culture.
This course examines the accounting equation, the accrual basis for accounting, information contained on financial statements, and managerial accounting topics. Students will develop relevant accounting-related skills and integrate their knowledge in the context of larger management issues such as cost analysis and budgeting.
Experiential Learning: Internship (12 Credits) Non-classroom experiences in the field of business. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full-or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. A maximum of 15 credits of 287/487 can be used to meet graduation requirements. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a School of Business faculty member. 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 introduces students to the legal framework in which American businesses operate as well as the ethical issues that inevitably arise in the legal environment of business. In addition to examining the American court system and its procedures, learners will focus on the substantive legal rules that govern American businesses. In particular, learners will focus on constitutional law, torts, products liability, criminal law, internet law, and contracts.
This course builds on the foundation gained in BLAW 343. Learners continue to examine substantive legal principles as well as the ethical and social responsibility implications of business conduct within the legal environment. Topics shall include property law, insurance law, intellectual property, internet law, business entities, agency law, and employment law. Prerequisite: 343.