2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

aspects of financial management are covered. Cross-listed as
FIN 371. (2FO)
BUS 372
Creativity and Change 3 credits
Prerequisite: 262. This course acquaints students with
theories and strategies for exercising the creative process.
Leadership and change are also examined to help the
students understand how to effectively introduce and
implement new and creative ideas. (2SE)
BUS 373
Philanthropy and Fundraising 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101 or permission. A study of the nonprofit
organization from a variety of viewpoints. Topics include
securing adequate resources, planning, management, role of
boards of directors in fundraising, and forms of resources.
(ADD)
BUS 374
Law and Ethics for the
Entrepreneurial Company 3 credits
Prerequisite: 262. This course is an integrated study of the
role of law and propriety, ethics, morality, and social
responsibility in an entrepreneurial environment. Students
are challenged to better understand the multiple legal issues
and the difficult ethical dilemmas faced by entrepreneurs in
the workplace. Students improve their skills in analyzing and
resolving legal business issues and ethical conflicts, and
critically examine assumptions and values that stakeholders
have in complex business decisions. (ADD)
BUS 375
Grantsmanship and Proposal Writing 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101 or permission. This class will examine the
practical skills of researching and writing solid proposals and
will serve as a part of a solid approach to nonprofit
management. The knowledge of funding sources and the
development of new sources will be studied. (ADD)
BUS 401
Business Ethics 3 credits
Prerequisite: Senior class standing or permission. Integrates
the general education theme and readings. Attendance at
convocations required. This course deals with a study of the
role of ethics, morality, and social responsibility in the
business environment. Students are challenged to better
understand the role of business managers in dealing with
difficult ethical dilemmas, improve their skills in analyzing and
resolving business issues and ethical conflicts, and to critically
examine assumptions and values that stakeholders have in
complex business decisions which raise ethical issues. The
case study method is used extensively to review topics such
as consumer product safety, truth in advertising, affirmative
action, sexual harassment, employee rights and
responsibilities, whistleblowing, conflicts of interest, and
workplace safety. (SEM)
BUS 450
International Business 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101. A course designed to study the present and
future implications of international trade and its economic
impact on the United States. Emphasis is placed on the
analysis of case studies and current affairs in the context of
international business. (2FE)
BUS 455
Arts Business Management 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101. A comprehensive study of management
principles in the arts, with emphasis on the organizational
structure unique to not-for-profit cultural organizations; the
legal, fiscal, and developmental responsibilities including the
marketing and administration of theatres, museums, and
concert halls. (ADD)
BUS 280, 380, 480
Special Topics in Business 1-4 credits
Selected topics of interest to the business administration
field. (ADD)
BUS 485
Business Creation
and Development Capstone 3 credits
Prerequisite for concentration: 372 or permission.
Prerequisites for minor: 264, 365, 372, and 374 or permission.
This course is the capstone experience for those students
completing the minor or concentration in business creation
and development. The featured project in this course is the
business plan. The student will produce a professional quality
business plan suitable for financial acquisition or strategic
management of a company. (2SO)
BUS 495
Business Policy and Strategy 3 credits
Prerequisite: Senior class standing or permission. This course
serves as the academic “capstone experience” for business
administration, management, and marketing majors. Through
a survey of strategic management and policy formulation
theory along with participation in a competitive management
simulation experience, students acquire an understanding of
and an appreciation for the complexities of decision-making
at the corporate level. Students prepare written case analyses
involving business strategy and make oral presentations of
their competitive activities within the simulation. (FAL)
BUS 499
Independent Study 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission and junior or senior business
administration major. Guided readings and research. (ADD)
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