Business Administration Major

Human Resources Management Major

Business Administration Minor

Business Law Minor

Management Minor

International Business Minor

Business Administration Department Course Descriptions

Faculty

Internship Information

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

  101 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Process 3 S .H.

A study of the law as part of a liberal education. Included are historical background, court systems and jurisdiction, criminal and civil procedure, common law, statutory law, administrative law, contracts, torts, family law, alternate dispute resolution, and remedies. Not open to those having 15 or more credits in business.

  106 - Introduction to Business 3 S.H.

Develops broad, beginning understanding of business institutions, functions, practices and problems. Provides survey of basic national institution for non-majors. Not open to those having 15 or more credits in business.

  220 - Business Statistics 3 S.H.

Elementary business statistics including descriptive measures, elementary probability, sampling of distributions, and statistical inference. Prerequisites: MATH 110, MATH 120, MATH 140 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  291 - Legal Environment of Business 3 S.H.

An introduction to the legal environment of business including dispute resolution systems and regulations affecting managerial decision making. Grade only.

  301 - Business Law 3 S.H.

Legal background, contracts, criminal law, bailments, carriers, agency, torts, sales and commercial paper. Grade only.

  311 - Business Law 3 S.H.

Partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy, secured transactions, real and personal property, trusts and estates, and antitrust, securities, insurance, trademark, copyright, employment law, wills and consumer protection. Prerequisite: BUSA 301 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  320 - Intermediate Business Statistics 3 S.H.

A continuation of Business Statistics I, including Chi-Square Tests, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: BUSA 220 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  326 - Business and the Future 3 S.H.

Using mainly World Future Society materials, a combination of lectures, student presentations and discussion tries to stimulate a time-frame for strategic planning, longer than what is traditional for American managers, to enhance competitiveness, stimulate creative thinking and innovation, and in so doing, to broaden horizons and career potential of graduates. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  340 - Management Science 3 S.H.

Quantitative analysis of management decision-making problems using a systematic and scientific approach, in particular, application of quantitative and decision models including linear and dynamic programming, distribution and network models, inventory models, queuing theory, Markov analysis and simulation. Prerequisite: BUSA 320 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  376 - Topics in Business 1-3 S.H.

An analysis of current topics and issues relevant to the milieu of business. The subject matter to be offered each semester is announced in advance by the department. May be repeated as topics change. Grade only.

  398 - Internship1-9 S.H.

Credits will not be counted in Business Administration Major, but as general elective credits. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BUSA 399. P/NC only.

  399 - Internship Problems3 S.H.

Prerequisite: Courses that must be completed prior to an internship vary by program. See department for list of requirements. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Grade only.

  401 Insurance Law 3 S.H.

A study of the sources of insurance law. Analysis of the contractual relationships as to the scope of the obligations of the parties, risks covered, performance and termination. Areas of insurance included are casualty liability, life, property, auto and group insurance among others. Prerequisite: BUSA 301. Grade only.

  411 - International Business Law 3 S.H.

A study of a variety of transnational business transactions and applicable legal regulations. Prerequisite: BUSA 291 or BUSA 301. Grade only.

  421 - Consumer Law 3 S.H.

A study of the major issues affecting consumers. Included are sales practices, warranties, advertising, credit extension, rates and disclosure requirements, collections, remedies, and housing. Prerequisite: BUSA 291 or BUSA 301. Grade only.

  431 - Real Estate Law 3 S.H.

An analysis of the legal system and real property, including the transfer of real estate, land use and regulations, landlord, tenant, estates and interests in real estate, and financing of the real estate transaction. Prerequisite: BUSA 311. Grade only.

  486 - Independent Studies in Business1-3 S.H.

Offers the advanced student an opportunity to do additional reading and/or research in areas of special interest. Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Total credits may not exceed 6 S.H. Grade only.

  491 - Seminar in Business Law 3 S.H.

An advanced analysis of current legal issues. Focus of the course to be determined by the instructor and announced in class schedule. Senior standing. Enrollment limited. Grade only.

MANAGEMENT

  315 - Principles of Management 3 S.H.

Analysis of the functions performed by managers of all organizations, interpersonal implications and how current managerial problems are related. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Grade only.

  317 - Management of Human Resources3 S.H.

Problems involved in developing an organization’s human resources so that benefits to both the individual and the organization are maximized. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Grade only.

  325 - Organizational Dynamics3 S.H.

Examination of different types of leadership skills used to resolve organizational problems and to achieve the goals of the organization. The behavioral sciences are stressed, with emphasis on leadership and motivation theories. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Grade only.

  365 - Independent Readings in Management 1-3 S.H.

To provide more background in management, three books of the student’s choice (with concurrence of faculty advisor) are read for each credit desired. Primary source is WSU library. Chapter summaries and evaluations are requested for each book as well as an integrative report, comparing and contrasting each book with each other. Prerequisite: upper division status or instructor’s permission. Limit of 9 credits of independent study per program. Grade only.

  377 - Independent Readings in Human Resources 1-3 S.H.

To provide more background in human resources, three books of the student’s choice (with concurrence of faculty advisor) are read for each credit desired. Primary source is WSU library. Chapter summaries and evaluations are requested for each book as well as an integrative report, comparing and contrasting each book with each other. Prerequisite: upper division status or instructor’s permission. Limit of 9 credits of independent study per program. Grade only.

  387 - Independent Readings in Labor Relations1-3 S.H.

To provide more background in labor relations, three books of the student’s choice (with concurrence of faculty advisor) are read for each credit desired. Primary source is WSU library. Chapter summaries and evaluations are requested for each book as well as an integrative report, comparing and contrasting each book with each other. Prerequisite: upper division status or instructor’s permission. Limit of 9 credits of independent study per program. Grade only.

  415 - Theories of Management 3 S.H.

Study of various modern theories of management and organization. Application of these theories to actual management situations is also examined. Prerequisite: MGMT 315 or MGMT 325. Grade only.

  417 - Compensation 3 S.H.

Issues, theories, and policies in the areas of wage and salary administration and employee compensation. Prerequisites: ACCT 211, ECON 201, ECON 202, MGMT 315 and MGMT 317 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  425 - Small Business Management 3 S.H.

Explore, investigate and analyze small businesses and their management practices. Develop business plans and feasibility studies of small business. Study all operational and managerial aspects of small business operations. Extensive usage of case study methods. Prerequisites: BUSA 220 and MGMT 315 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  427 - Management Development 3 S.H.

This course focuses on management development and its applications in organizations. It will cover the basics of development including determination if a development problem exists, needs assessment, establishing objectives, choice of development techniques, evaluations of programs and means for successful implementation in an organization. Prerequisite: MGMT 315 and MGMT 317 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  435 - Managing for Quality 3 S.H.

An overview of the philosophy and principles of Total Quality Management (TQM), in general, and of Deming’s approach in particular. Many of the most important contributors to the quality literature and movement are studied within the historical context of the development of Quality Management philosophy, methods and technology. An overview of the basic tools and methods of TQM is given with applications. Prerequisites: OM 334, MGMT 315 and senior standing or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  437 - Labor Relations 3 S.H.

Examination of labor organization structure, conflict, and practice, including the scope of major labor legislation, and the practical differences between labor and management, both public and private sector, over wages, hours and working conditions. Prerequisites: MGMT 315 and MGMT 317 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  455 - International Business 3 S.H.

A study of how managing abroad differs from managing at home, from both strategic and operations oriented perspective. Prerequisite: MGMT 315 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  457 - Problems in Management of Human Resources 3 S.H.

Controversial, practical situations involving people at work are examined with an eye to giving greater insight into the complexities of working effectively with others within immediate work groups and beyond. Prerequisite: ACCT 211, ECON 201, MGMT 315 and MGMT 317 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  467 - Staffing and Evaluation 3 S.H.

Examination of staffing and evaluation including EEO and Affirmative Action requirements. Areas covered will include recruitment, selection, job analysis, and performance appraisal. Prerequisite: ACCT 211, ECON 201, BUSA 220, MGMT 315 and MGMT 317 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  475 - Seminar in International Management 3 S.H.

A study of how and why Multinational Organizations need to adapt their management tasks and practices to different international settings, that they operate in. The course will incorporate the study and intensive discussion of latest literature and case studies in this field. Prerequisite: MGMT 315 or instructor’s permission. Grade only.

  477 International Human Resources Management 3 S.H.

This course focuses on issues involved in international human resource management. It reviews adaptations that human resources management must make to work in today’s global environment. Prerequisites: MGMT 315 or MGMT 325, and MGMT 317, or consent of instructor. Grade only.

  495 - Strategic Management 3 S.H.

An advanced, integrative course for senior business administration majors. Uses cases to stress interrelationships of all functional areas, organization life stages, strategy development and policy formation. Prerequisites: MKTG 300, OM 334, MGMT 325, FIN 360, and Senior standing. Grade only.

Last Modified: Monday, October 15, 2007 9:01 by Brooke Sherer