2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

BUS 205
Statistical Methods 3 credits
Prerequisite: MAT 105. A study of the basic concepts and
methods of statistics, including descriptive statistics,
probability, sampling theory and practice, hypothesis testing,
and correlation. Computers are introduced as tools of
analysis. A basic statistics course for students from fields in
which statistics find application. This course partially satisfies
the general education requirement in the scientific and
quantitative understanding category.
Cross-listed as ECN 205. (SEM)
BUS 222
Race Team Management 3 credits
Prerequisites: 135 and 139. An in-depth analysis of managing
a race team, this course will introduce the student to the
concept of team organizational structure. Students will be
familiar with the potential of effective teams and their ability
to accomplish tasks that the individual could not accomplish
alone. Students will develop an understanding of the power
of teams and the importance of their components consisting
of structure, process, culture, and politics. Topics will include
developing a business plan, writing a mission statement,
team structure, strategic goals and objectives, budgeting and
financial accounting, marketing and public relations, risk
management sponsorships, and contracts. Students will be
exposed to current practicing professionals through guest
lectures. A conceptualized race team business plan will be the
capstone project for this course. (SPR)
BUS 240
Principles of Marketing 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101 and ECN 200, 201 or 202. A study of the
process of planning and implementing the business activities
that facilitates and expedites development of satisfying
exchange relationships through the creation, distribution,
promotion, and pricing of goods, services and ideas. (SEM)
BUS 250
Principles of Management 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101 or permission. This course is designed to
present a realistic picture of the content of modern
managerial challenges. It includes a study of the
fundamentals of management principles and techniques for
all fields of business: business objectives, policies, functions,
executive leadership, organization structure and morale,
operative and control procedures. (SEM)
BUS 260
Business Practicum 1-3 credits
Prerequisites: Departmental permission and freshman or
sophomore class standing. Students work in supervised public
or private industry positions related to business applications.
Practica are expected to be entry-level positions which give
students an introduction to administrative business practices
and policies. Placements may or may not be paid positions.
Students are evaluated both by their supervisor on the job
and by means of a paper submitted as an end-of-course
project to the monitoring faculty. A minimum of 60 hours of
actual work experience is required for each credit earned.
Graded S/U. (ADD)
BUS 262
Foundations of Entrepreneurship 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101 or permission. This course introduces the
basic elements of cash flow management and the business
plan, and prepares students for the more advanced
presentation of these concepts offered later in the program.
Students learn the concepts of opportunity scanning and
opportunity recognition. Students conduct a self-assessment
to help them better understand their personal values and
aspirations to help guide their entrepreneurial career. The
variety of types of entrepreneurial ventures are introduced.
(FAL)
BUS 264
Accounting and Finance
for Small Business 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101. This course is an introduction to accounting
principles, practices, and systems for entrepreneurs and
proprietors of small businesses. Integrated in the accounting
principles is financial statement analysis including ratio
analysis, time value of money, and the risk/return tradeoff.
(ADD)
BUS 290
Business Career Seminar 3 credits
Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing or permission. This
course develops students’ abilities to successfully handle
many of the challenges faced when approaching the job
market either as job seekers or as prospective employers.
Career planning, industry research, preparation and
evaluation of appropriate documentation (resume, cover
letter, thank you letter), and interviewing techniques are
addressed. Peer coaching and evaluation are stressed. (SEM)
BUS 301
Business Law 3 credits
A study of the legal relationships of various business entities
and the nature of law and the court systems. Topics include
constitutional law, torts, contracts, crimes, commercial law
and sales, property, litigation, alternative dispute resolution,
agency, partnerships, corporations, unfair competition,
securities regulation, antitrust and international law. (SEM)
BUS 303 3 credits
Legal Aspects in Sport Environments
See ESS 354
BUS 305
Business Research Methods 3 credits
Prerequisite: 205. Students prepare a research paper applying
statistical methods to real-world applications. (ADD)
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