This course investigates the role of information systems in business operations, management decision-making, and the strategic success of organizations. The course prepares students for working in the information-rich, networked world of business and introduces students to a variety of technical applications used for business communication and problem solving. Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or 105 or 195.

This course will integrate theory and practice from the fields of Social Entrepreneurship, Intrepreneurship and Project Management. Social Entrepreneurship is a developing field of business in which entrepreneurs are using business methods to help solve social and environmental challenges. The field also includes social intrepreneurship, where existing organizations are developing new income opportunities for their firms by addressing social and environmental challenges.

This course demonstrates the use of application of statistics in business environments to inform decision-making. The course focuses primarily on statistical approaches to summarize data and make inferences about a population based on sample data. Specific topics include graphical descriptions of data, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing about means and proportions, hypothesis testing for differences in means among groups and simple and multiple linear regression. Course emphasis is on real world application, drawing examples from multiple business settings and sectors.

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 examines the contemporary application of legal and ethical issues involved in the management and delivery of healthcare services and health-related research. A historical overview of events and milestones that have shaped the contemporary regulatory landscape is provided. Specific topics include informed consent, medical negligence, liability of hospital and staff, medical records and disclosure of patient information, ethical billing and coding practices, end-of-life decisions, and medical staff credentialing.

This course provides the foundations for economic evaluation and financial management in delivery of healthcare services, including principles of supply and demand. The purpose and methods of financial reporting, such as financial statements and balance sheets, are explained. Financial risk and insurance principles and mechanisms for healthcare reimbursement, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other payor programs are presented. The course also explores the financial, political, and economic aspects of universal healthcare.

This course will focus on the development of the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and lead wellness programs to effectively meet the health care needs of an organization. Issues of interest to health and wellness professionals such as cost containment, goal setting, assessment of organizational needs, program evaluation, and marketing programs are explored.

The focus of this course is on the application and use of information technology to support clinical and managerial decision-making in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on information technology that supports the delivery of services, including the collection, storage, retrieval, and communication of data; information systems safeguards; ethical and legal issues; and information management that promotes patient safety and quality of care. Information literacy and basic hardware and software concepts are addressed.

This course provides an introduction to the utilization of best evidence in managing healthcare issues. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of systematically integrating evidence to improve decision making and performance. Students will learn to clarify the issue surrounding decision, focus inquiry, develop strategies to gather supporting evidence in reliable literature, and solve management challenges based on the best evidence available.

This course examines quality and safety issues within healthcare organizations. Students will be introduced to quality improvement science and risk management strategies that reduce the likelihood of injuries and financial loss in addition to quality management activities to assure that standards are met and to optimize the quality of healthcare.