BUSN 303 BUSINESS ETHICS

This course will involve the analysis of ethical issues impacting contemporary business leaders today. Topics covered include key terminology, the external environment surrounding the firm, the corporation and its stakeholders, business/government relationships, public policy issues, and the people who are affected. The framework in which business and social policies are established will also be a focus of this course. Case study analysis and experiential exercises will be utilized to examine and dissect ethical dilemmas.

Three Hours, Fall, Summer 

 BUSN 333 LEADERSHIP IN FREE ENTERPRISE

This course will examine leadership styles and theory while providing students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills through an experiential learning environment while practicing the principles of free enterprise. Students will develop educational projects, business ventures, and community activities and events along with local business and community organizations to enhance their understanding of the role of leadership and free enterprise in a global environment.

Three Hours, Spring 

HCMG 303 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

This course will provide students with an overview of healthcare systems, including hospitals, medical practices, insurers, government entities, ancillary firms and concerns, and comparative systems in other countries. Organization, stakeholders, various business components, and health policy institutions will be identified and explored. Focus will be given to the quality of care, structure of the delivery system, and the drivers of cost and growth. In addition, principles of management and leadership as the foundations for the administration of healthcare products and service delivery are introduced.

Three hours, Fall

HCMG 333 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This course will provide an overview of information technology (IT) management and how healthcare managers can use IT to maximize organizational performance. Fundamental principles of IT and data management and their implications for healthcare managers are reviewed. Discussion explores the use of technology, databases and other analytical tools to structure, analyze and present information related to healthcare management and problem solving. Topics also include strategic information systems planning, systems analysis, system design, evaluation and selection.

Three hours, Fall 

 ENGL 433 BUSINESS WRITING

This course will help students improve writing skills while learning the basic forms and conventions of business writing and correspondence. Assignments, including the use of electronic communication technologies, will emphasize the following: e-mail, memos and letters (information, persuasion, and positive or negative news); resume and cover letter; short report, brochure or newsletter; proposal; and presentation. Prerequisite: ENGL 123 and Junior Standing.

Three Hours, Fall, Spring 

 KHSC 333 HEALTH AND WELLNESS

A survey of personal health including overviews of wellness concepts, including mental, physical, social, emotional, vocational, and spiritual. Attention is given also to community health services and to school health and safety problems.                                     

MGMT 303 MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES

This course is designed to establish a foundation of the key issues and decision-making tools needed to develop managers. The topics covered include the areas of firm planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Exercises will require students to develop solutions to management problems, identifying necessary change, discovering new opportunities, and following through on the implementation of the solutions.

Three Hours, Fall 

 BCIS 303 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THEORY AND PRACTICE

This course provides an understanding of organizational information technology, including new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, object oriented programming and enterprise operating systems. It covers an introduction to quality and decision theory, information theory, and practice essential for providing viable information to the organization. It outlines the concepts of IT for competitive advantage, data as a resource, IS, and IT planning and implementation. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 103 or equivalent.

Three hours, Fall 

 MGPS 403/503 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND LEADERSHIP

This course explores the dynamics of individual, group, and firm behavior used to develop broader managerial skills. Theoretical models and concepts will be evaluated in the areas of values, attitudes, personality traits, decision-making, motivation, communication, and the development of effective relationships in a diverse work environment. Students will examine the need for individuals to identify, comprehend, and maximize various aspects of proactive leadership devices such as organizational development, influence techniques, and total quality management as a means of effective leadership. Experiential exercises and case studies may be utilized to develop a broader understanding of behavior and leadership in the workplace. Students seeking graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Prerequisite for undergraduate(s): MGMT 303 or consent of instructor. This course may not be taken as a Directed Study.

Three Hours, Spring 

 MRKT 313 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING

This course is the introduction to the concept of marketing and its application to domestic and foreign markets, and to consumer, producer, institutional, and service markets. Analysis of marketing mix, including product, price, promotion/advertising, and distribution policies. Overview of career opportunities in the field of marketing.

Three Hours, Fall, Spring 

BUSN 353 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN BUSINESS

This course focuses on both communication strategies and tools which directly apply to today?s business environment, including communication within and between business organizations, as well as with all business stakeholders. Students will apply business writing principles to the creation of effective business documents and oral presentations as well as the communication techniques for social media platforms. Students will also be exposed to typical business communication tools, with emphasis on the Microsoft Office Suite and the integration of these tools into both formal and informal communication. Emphasis is placed on using critical thinking skills to analyze and solve business problems. This course includes the study and application of team communication and the use of technology to facilitate the communication process. Additionally, the fundamentals of professional decorum, etiquette, and communication across cultures will be incorporated. Prerequisites: ENGL113, ENGL123, and Junior standing.

Three hours, Fall, Spring