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This course examines the interaction among leadership, members of the organization, and organizational culture.  Emphasis is placed on enhanced decision-making and problem-solving skills, including conflict management.  Characteristics of functional and dysfunctional organizations will be studied, from both individual and group perspectives. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to align organizational goals and values with work-life balance in a learning organization.

This course is taken during a study abroad trip. While students are abroad, they will study a country's general business practices. The experience and course will focus on the other country's culture, geography, history, and politics. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to study the differences between business in the U.S. and business in that country.

This course explores the world of international business and examines national and international governmental controls and constraints that impact the environment in which the system operates. This course offers an in-depth analysis of business in foreign and global markets and international business in the context of cultural variances and governmental regulations. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify cultural, political, and economic factors when conducting business in a global environment.

This capstone course allows students to reflect upon and integrate organizational and leadership skills acquired throughout the program. Students will study organizational issues and problems and will offer solutions to these issues and problems through practical application of leadership skills.  Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to develop multi-faceted plans to enhance organizational success.

This capstone course integrates concepts learned throughout the business program.  Emphasis is placed upon a practical, skills-oriented approach to strategic management, relative to the contemporary business environment where building and sustaining competitive advantage has become increasingly challenging.  This course captures the complexity of a global economy that demands enhanced critical thinking and decision-making skills.  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to implement a multi-disciplinary approach to making and implementing strategic business decisions.

This lab provides students the opportunity to implement the theories and concepts learned from the entire core Business program. It will focus on an interactive strategic management simulation. The simulation provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on, "low-risk" experience in performing the functions of a CEO. They will have the opportunity to make strategic decisions, and observe the impact their decisions on business performance in a competitive market. They will end the experience with a greater appreciation for the interaction of a firm's key functional areas, including operations, marketing, R&D, and finance.

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with real-world work experience in a chosen business field within a shorter time frame then the 3 credit Senior Business Externship course. Students are expected to complete 45 hours of on-the-job work assignments for each 1 credit hour course, provide all relevant paperwork, including weekly progress reports and work attendance reports to their course faculty manager. In addition the student will complete a research project/paper related to the job experience. The externship is approved, managed and graded by the Department Head. Students must have completed all business core and have Department Head approval.

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with real-world work experience in a chosen business field within a shorter time frame then the 3 credit Senior Business Externship course. Students are expected to complete 45 hours of on-the-job work assignments for each 1 credit hour course, provide all relevant paperwork, including weekly progress reports and work attendance reports to their course faculty manager. In addition the student will complete a research project/paper related to the job experience. The externship is approved, managed and graded by the Department Head. Students must have completed all business core and have Department Head approval.

This course is intended to provide students an opportunity to experience a real-world, professional business situation and to apply the concepts, theories, and knowledge learned in the BSBA curriculum.  Through this externship, students will have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and participation in a professional business environment.  This experience will allow the students to interact with management and contribute to a business’ operations with guidance and mentorship.  Students will be required to complete a written report, in addition to the required Externship paperwork.