Business Administration

Courses

BU 110: Introduction to Business

Credits 3
This course provides students an overview of the business world: accounting, customer services, economics, finance, international trade, information technology, management, marketing, and career opportunities.

BU 111: Exploring Organizational Issues through Film

Credits 3
This course will introduce and allow for written responses and discussion about topics relating to the origins and development of societies, utilizing video presentations ranging from documentaries to fiction. Geography as a primary determinant of societal development, the effects of the Industrial Revolution, and issues in modern societal and firm organization will be discussed as they relate to students entering upon academic study and then the workplace.

BU 125: International Business

Credits 3
An introductory course focusing on the role of multinational companies. Emphasis on the skills needed to deal with problems stemming from material and product transport, human resources, technology, finance, and cross-cultural differences.

BU 213: Business Law I

Credits 3
The basic concepts of the American legal system and the Constitution are examined. Particular attention is paid to the law of contract, protection of private property, and the role of the judiciary in the functioning of American business enterprise. The functions of the courts and administrative agencies are reviewed, along with civil and criminal liabilities of corporations and managers.

BU 323: Business Law II

Credits 3
Designed to provide students with an understanding of the legal consequences of business activities. Emphasis is placed on transactions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include negotiable instruments, contracts, creditor and borrower relationships, sales, insolvency, and bankruptcy.

BU 343: International Law

Credits 3
In this course, international aspects of criminal law, environmental law, human rights issues, international legal systems, and international dispute resolution will be explored, in addition to other topics pertaining to law in a global market place.

BU 387: Business Practicum I

Credits 1

Similar to a Micro Internship, the Division of Business, Innovation and Leadership offers 1 credit per 40 hours of tutoring or teaching of business topics under the supervision of business faculty. 

Up to 3 credits can be earned in Business Practicums, and these may substitute for various program internship requirements.

Approval of the student’s academic advisor and the Director of the Business, Innovation and Leadership is required.

BU 388: Business Practicum II

Credits 1

Similar to a Micro Internship, the Division of Business, Innovation and Leadership offers 1 credit per 40 hours of tutoring or teaching of business topics under the supervision of business faculty. 

Up to 3 credits can be earned in Business Practicums, and these may substitute for various program internship requirements. 

Approval of the student’s academic advisor and the Director of the Business, Innovation and Leadership is required.

BU 389: Business Practicum III

Credits 1

Similar to a Micro Internship, the Division of Business, Innovation and Leadership offers 1 credit per 40 hours of tutoring or teaching of business topics under the supervision of business faculty. 

Up to 3 credits can be earned in Business Practicums, and these may substitute for various program internship requirements. 

Approval of the student’s academic advisor and the Director of the Business, Innovation and Leadership is required.

BU 393: Internship I

Credits 3

Related to their major. Internships allow students to apply what they learn in class to real world situations. Positions can be found in both corporate and non-profit institutions, and can be for pay (generally the case for corporate internships) or on a volunteer basis (some-times the case with non-profits). 

A minimum of 120 hours of work experience is required to complete each course. 

Approval of the student’s academic advisor and the Director of Business, Innovation and Leadership Division is required.

BU 394: Internship II

Credits 3

Related to their major. Internships allow students to apply what they learn in class to real world situations. Positions can be found in both corporate and non-profit institutions, and can be for pay (generally the case for corporate internships) or on a volunteer basis (some-times the case with non-profits). 

A minimum of 120 hours of work experience is required to complete the course. 

The institution for the BU 394 can be the same institution as the one for BU 393, or it can be a completely different one. 

Approval of the student’s academic advisor and the Director of Business, Innovation and Leadership Division is required.

BU 395: Micro Internship I

Credits 1

Recognizing that some work experiences may entail less than the 120 hours required work for a regular internship, Micro Internships allow students to complete 40 hours in project-based or other relevant work experience to earn credit in smaller increments. Other than the required hours, the Micro Internship has the same requirements as the regular internship. 

Up to 3 credits can be earned through Micro Internships. 

Approval of the student’s academic advisor and the Director of the Division of Business, Innovation, and Leadership is required.

BU 396: Micro Internship II

Credits 1

Recognizing that some work experiences may entail less than the 120 hours required work for a regular internship, Micro Internships allow students to complete 40 hours in project-based or other relevant work experience to earn credit in smaller increments. Other than the required hours, the Micro Internship has the same requirements as the regular internship. 

Up to 3 credits can be earned through Micro Internships. 

Approval of the student’s academic advisor and the Director of the Division of Business, Innovation, and Leadership is required.

BU 397: Micro Internship III

Credits 1

Recognizing that some work experiences may entail less than the 120 hours required work for a regular internship, Micro Internships allow students to complete 40 hours in project-based or other relevant work experience to earn credit in smaller increments. Other than the required hours, the Micro Internship has the same requirements as the regular internship. 

Up to 3 credits can be earned through Micro Internships. 

Approval of the student’s academic advisor and the Director of the Division of Business, Innovation, and Leadership is required.