Course Descriptions

1301. American Enterprise System

An overview of the historical and philosophical development of business as one of the most complex institutions in a pluralistic society.  Included will be a study of the nature of business, the significant contributions of the field of business; and its relationship to the social, political, and economic environment.

2321. Business Statistics

Prerequisite: MIS 2303 and completion of GEC mathematics requirement

An introduction to statistical techniques, including averages, deviation, simple correlation, time-series analysis, and index numbers.

3301. Business Communications

Prerequisite: ENG 1302 and keyboarding competency

Designed to help students develop competence in written and oral communications by applying the basic principles of word usage, grammar, and style as well as psychological principles of communication.

3311. Business Law I

Designed to introduce the student to the legal environment in which business decisions are made.

3312. Business Law II

Prerequisite: 3311 or PLS 3311 or consent of instructor

A continuation of Business Law I.  Topics will include the Uniform Commercial Code, bailments, real estate, probate, and bankruptcy.

4301. Business Problems and Trends

Prerequisite: Senior standing

A course that attempts to correlate and coordinate the study of several business functions in relationship to current problems and trends.

4322. Intermediate Statics for Business and Economics

Prerequisite: 2321, ECO 2305 , and 2306

A further study of research design, sampling, statistical inference, and multiple regression analysis.  The usage of the computer in econometric model building and simulation analysis will be stressed.

4393. Internship I

Prerequisite:  Completion of 45 hours or dean's approval; 2.0 GPA

Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice.  Internships provide supervised work experience directly related to one's major field of study.

4394. Internship II

Prerequisite:  Completion of 45 hours or dean's approval; 2.0 GPA

Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice.  Internships provide supervised work experience directly related to one's major field of study.