This branding course focuses on branding YOU. It will be delivered in an experiential seminar format that uses directed discussion and cooperative learning to define a students personal brand and develop clarity for those who do not have college or career objectives. It is a skills based course that includes topics such as identifying strengths, networking skills, learning to be a good mentee, communication skills, dressing for success, personal health, and managing your career. Students will develop a personal marketing plan which will include the development of a personal brand, resume, and networking strategy.

Data analytics-the art and science of using data to solve problems and make decisions-has become an important strategic tool across all industries and organizations. In this course, students will apply a variety of statistical methods to analyze existing data sets from business and sports, among other areas. The course will focus on practical, real-world applications of data analytics. Students will be introduced to data management and statistical programming using the R programming language and environment, although no prior experience with syntax or programming is needed. Topics may include multiple linear regression, logistic regression, mediation and moderation, advanced sports statistics, simulation, data visualization, and other ideas driven by student interest. Prerequisite: Grade C or higher in MATH 130, MATH 230, MGMT 230, PSYC 223, or SOCL 223

The focus of this course is to develop a strong 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 provides an overview of all areas of human resource management (HRM). Students will examine and apply a variety of human resource management topics spanning the three major areas of HRM: staffing, development, and maintenance.

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to and overview of nonprofit organizations and of the environments in which these organizations operate. It includes an examination of nonprofit leadership and the skills required for effective nonprofit management.

This social justice and equity course is designed to develop servant leadership competence in students to create a just and equitable business culture through the development of empathy and curiosity. The seminar will explore research in best practices regarding diversity as it relates to recruitment strategies, team success, product development, promotion strategies, and other business initiatives. SJE

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. Contact Career Services for registration permission.

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. The learner must get contract approval from the guiding faculty member, his or her academic advisor, and the Dean of the School of Business before the contract is filed with the registrar. May be repeated for credit.

This course incorporates skill building in written communication and information literacy. Assignments cover many aspects of business writing, including constructing clear, concise emails and memos to the writing and research processes for a formal business report. Prerequisites: C or higher in ENG 104 or 105 or 195. WCII, IL.

This course addresses project management from a management perspective. Focus is placed on the problems of selecting, initiating, operating, and controlling projects. Learners will be introduced to proven project-management processes, broadly-tested techniques, and solid approaches to the successful management of projects in varying sizes and degrees of complexity. Upon completion of the course, learners will understand fundamental project management concepts that will remain foundational.