Courses of Study - William Jewell College

Courses of Study –
Business Administration and Economics
All students planning to receive a B.S. or a B.A. in
Business Administration will be required take the
standardized comprehensive business proficiency
examination during their senior year. Performance
at a satisfactory level relative to national and institutional
norms is a requirement of the degree. The
student pays the cost of the exam.
Transfer credit may be applied toward courses
required in the major upon department review and
approval. Credit awards will be decided on a case
by case basis.
First year students who plan to major in Business
Administration are encouraged to take BUS 201:
Organization and Management during the spring of
their first year.
Minor in
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Students pursuing majors in other disciplines but
with an interest in business/entrepreneurship may
choose to minor in Entrepreneurial Leadership.
The minor requires 18-19 credit hours of Leadership
and Business. The minor consists of a 15 credit hour
core of Leadership, Accounting and Business courses.
Students must then choose one additional 3-4
credit hour, approved elective (see below). Students
pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration with an
emphasis in Entrepreneurial Leadership are prohibited
from taking this minor. Other Business majors are
required to take a minimum of 3 courses totaling at
least 9 hours that do not count towards their major.
At least 9 hours must be completed in residence at
William Jewell College.
List of requirements for the minor (18-19 cr. hrs.):
LSP 250 Leadership Cornerstone Course 2
ACC 211 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 4
BUS 201 Organization and Management 3
BUS 362 New Venture Creation 3
BUS 420 Advance Topics in
Entrepreneurial Leadership 3
Core Credit Requirements 15
Students must also choose one course from the
following electives:
BUS 232 Business Law I 3
BUS 301 Human Resources Management 3
BUS 302 Organizational Behavior 3
BUS 305 Marketing Principles 3
BUS 315 Financial Management 3
BUS 348 Sales Management 3
ACC 335 Income Tax 4
CST 266-267 Business Information Systems 4
ENG 220 Business Writing 4
201. Organization and Management.3 cr. hrs. An
introduction to the basic functional areas of an
organization, such as economics, accounting, marketing,
management, finance, and human resources.
The course emphasizes basic decision-making skills
and introduces the student to business case analysis
and reporting. The external and internal environment
of the organization, as well as the impact of
management decision-making on the organization
will be discussed. Teamwork is a significant component
of the course. Prerequisite: None.
231. Business Law I. 3 cr. hrs. Contracts, agency,
employment, sales. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
Fall semester.
232. Business Law II.3 cr. hrs. Corporations, partnerships,
negotiable instruments, bailments, real
and personal property. Prerequisite: sophomore
standing. Spring semester.
301. Human Resources Management. 3 cr. hrs.
An examination of the complete cycle of human
resource activities. This course surveys the key functions
of human resources focusing on the integration
of corporate strategy into human resource activities.
Prerequisite: BUS 201.
302. Organizational Behavior. 3 cr. hrs.
Organizational behavior is the systematic study of
the actions and attitudes that people exhibit within
work-related organizations. The purpose of the
study of organizational behavior is to enhance individual
and organizational performance. This course
examines the theories and skills necessary to understand
and manage human behavior in business
organizations, concentrating on: motivation, job
attitudes, communication, leadership, teams, organizational
culture and organizational development.
Prerequisite: BUS 201.
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