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2023-2024 Edgewood College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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BUS 476 - Accounting Internship
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 9
This course requires an intern to perform entry-level accounting work, including general ledger accounting, adjusting entries, assisting in the preparation of financial statements, internal auditing of accounting functions, income tax preparation, independent auditing, cost accounting and budgeting/forecasting. 40 hours of work is equivalent to one credit hour. A maximum of 9 credits can be taken for this course.
Offered Spring
Prerequisite(s): BUS 380 and approval of instructor.
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BUS 479 - Independent Study - Business
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Topics and credits arranged.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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BUS 481 - Auditing
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Principles of auditing and the audit process. The course describes the foundation for the role of the independent auditor in the global economy, professional standards, planning the audit and designing audit programs, audit working papers, auditing specific financial statement categories, auditors reports and professional ethics. MW BUS 706
Offered Fall
Prerequisite(s): BUS 380 . BUS 483 strongly recommended.
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BUS 483 - Accounting Systems
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course covers current information technology. Topics include accounting information systems, flow charts, internal controls, advanced spreadsheets and database techniques, information system selection, and developing business requirements. MW BUS 725
Offered Spring
Prerequisite(s): BUS 380
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BUS 485 - Income Tax Accounting I
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Tax laws and regulations related to individual taxpayers and the principles of taxation common to all taxpayers (i.e. Individuals, partnerships and corporations). MW BUS 707
Offered Spring
Prerequisite(s): BUS 280 and BUS 281
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BUS 486 - Topics in Managerial Accounting
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Various topics on Managerial and Cost Accounting. Topics may include, but are not limited to 1) Financial Decision making; 2) Financial Planning, Performance and Control; or other topics of current interest.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 385/BUS 705.
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BUS 492A - International Study Tour A- China
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
The School of Business offers students the opportunity to learn about business practices in China and participate in a short-term international travel experience to China through two sequential courses (BUS 492A and BUS 492B ). Through the courses, students gain critical insights and valuable real-world experiences of global business processes and practices. In BUS 492A, students learn about various aspects of a country’s culture and society, history, cultural values/customs, and social and economic development and the impact of these issues on business practices. Books, readings and videos will be assigned for students to read/watch with class discussion focused on comparing and understanding differences in these topic areas between the US and the focus country. Students must enroll in both BUS 492A and BUS 492B in concurrent semesters. Cross-listed BUS 792A
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BUS 492B G - International Study Tour B- China
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
The School of Business offers students the opportunity to learn about business practices in China and participate in a short-term international travel experience to China through two sequential courses (BUS 492A and BUS 492B). Through the courses, students gain critical insights and valuable real-world experiences of global business processes and practices. In BUS 492B, students will participate in an approximately 10-day trip to China as well as attend classes in the fall semester. During the trip, students tour locally- and foreign-owned companies, meet business executives to discuss business challenges and opportunities in the country, attend lectures about the country’s economy and culture, and participate in guided tours of historical and cultural sites. In the fall semester, students will meet 1-2 hours weekly to further explore business practices in China within an historical, cultural and social context. In addition, students will analyze and compare the business practices in the US and foreign country. Students must enroll in both BUS 492A and BUS 492B in concurrent semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 492A
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BUS 494A - International Study Tour A- Germany
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Each year, the School of Business offers students the opportunity to participate in a short-term international travel experience to different countries through two sequential courses (BUS 494A and BUS 494B ). Through the courses, students gain critical insights and valuable real-world experience of global business processes and practices. In BUS 494A, students learn about various aspects of a country’s culture and society, history, cultural values/customs, and social and economic development and the impact of these issues on business practices. Books, readings and videos will be assigned for students to read/watch with class discussion focused on comparing and understanding differences in these topic areas between the US and the focus country. Students must enroll in both BUS 494A and BUS 494B in concurrent semesters.
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BUS 494B G - International Study Tour B- Germany
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Each year, the School of Business offers students the opportunity to participate in a short-term international travel experience to different countries through two sequential courses (BUS 494A and 494B G). Through the courses, students gain critical insights and valuable real-world experience of global business processes and practices. In BUS 494B G, students will participate in an approximately 10-day trip to the focus country as well as attend classes in the fall semester. During the trip, student tour locally- and foreign-owned companies, meet business executives to discuss business challenges and opportunities in the country, attend lectures about the country’s economy and culture, and participate in guided tours of historical and cultural sites. In the fall semester, students will meet 1 - 2 hours weekly to further explore business practices in the focus country within an historical, cultural and social context. In addition, students will analyze and compare the business practices in the US and focus country. Students must enroll in both BUS BUS 494A and 494B G in concurrent semesters.
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BUS 495 - Income Tax Accounting II
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Tax laws and regulations for partnerships and corporations; tax administration and research. MW BUS 709
Offered Fall
Prerequisite(s): BUS 485
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BUS 499 3 - Business Capstone
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
This interdisciplinary capstone course provides students with the opportunity to integrate multiple components of their business education and to practice the critical thinking, communication, managerial and entrepreneurial skills necessary to lead and manage organizations in the real world. Students hone quantitative skills and integrate prior learning across business disciplines in a complex corporate strategy simulation. Students examine who they are through reflections about their personal experiences and their personal and professional goals. Students also develop a better understanding of the needs and opportunities of the world through a service-learning project. Students explore and evaluate, as consultants, a problem faced by a local business to aid in innovative business development and problem solving. The resulting project is then presented to both community partners and the Edgewood community. Students study, integrate, and apply key business concepts throughout the course, with a specific focus on the development of ethical, sustainable business practices. Students will participate in field trips, hear from guest speakers, and be coached and mentored by business professionals and faculty to enhance their learning and personal development. The fee assessed for this course covers the cost of the Clifton Top 5 Strengths Assessment.
Offered Fall, Spring
Course Fee: $25
Prerequisite(s): COR 2, business major, BUS 448 and BUS 449, Junior standing and above.
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BUS 500 - Mathematics for Graduate Business
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Successful completion of this course satisfies the graduate mathematical prerequisite. Students will complete an arithmetic and basic algebra review module before the first class. Topics in the class include, linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The final two classes will include time-value of money theory and applications.
Offered Fall
Prerequisite(s): A previous course in algebra with a grade of C or better
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BUS 500A - Mathematical Models in Bus Part A
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1.5
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to some of the common mathematical tools used in business applications. The mathematical theory will be developed at a deep enough level to enable students to understand and solve real-world problems, but no mathematics will be introduced that does not have ready application. While these applications are the focus of the course, students will also learn about some of the connections between mathematics and other disciplines and larger societal issues involving mathematics.
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BUS 500B - Mathematical Models in Bus Part B
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1.5
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to some of the common mathematical tools used in business applications. The mathematical theory will be developed at a deep enough level to enable students to understand and solve real-world problems, but no mathematics will be introduced that does not have ready application. While these applications are the focus of the course, students will also learn about some of the connections between mathematics and other disciplines and larger societal issues involving mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 500A
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BUS 501 - Financial Accounting for Grad Stdnt
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
This course explores the role of financial accounting in measuring and communicating business activities to external users primarily through financial statements. Information is measured through the application of the double entry system of accounting to financial transactions that impacts a company’s resources and claims to those resources. Fundamental principles of financial accounting are explored as they relate to accounting systems, internal control, asset, liability and equity accounts. This course also includes an introduction to the time value of money concepts and to the Intuit QuickBooks small business accounting software.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BUS 503 - Introductory Business Statistics
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
This course serves to acquaint business students with fundamental statistical ideas and techniques that will be useful throughout their MBA program as well as their business careers. Topics include geometric data displays, summary statistics, normal distribution, t- distribution, binomial distribution, confidence and prediction intervals, hypothesis testing, and use of Excel software.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BUS 503A - Intro Bus Statistics Part One
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1.5
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
An introduction to the statistical tools commonly used in professional disciplines. Theory will be explored at a level deep enough to make concepts accessible, but all of the serious computation will be done by computer.
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BUS 503B - Intro Bus Statistics Part II
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1.5
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
An introduction to the statistical tools commonly used in professional disciplines. Theory will be explored at a level deep enough to make concepts accessible, but all of the serious computation will be done by computer.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 503A. (Graduate students must complete Part I and II of BUS 503 to receive full credit for Business Statistics).
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BUS 504 - Legal Environments
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
An overview of the role and methodology of the legal environment within which business must operate. Topics will include a) the essential elements of a contract including mutual assent, consideration, legality, capacity and compliance with the statute of frauds; b) other introductory legal concepts of agency, bailments, sales under the uniform commercial code, negligence and product liability; and c) property law including Wisconsin’s Marital Property Law. In addition, the student will use current technology in completing a legal research project involving the operation of our legal system in the context of its relationship to a current social and ethical issue.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BUS 505 - Macro-Economics for Grad Students
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Economics is concerned with the efficient utilization or management of limited productive resources for the purpose of attaining the maximum satisfaction of human material wants. Macro-economic looks at an overview of the economy and the relationships among the many aggregates that can be measured and compared over time. Organizational planning should take place only after studying the macro-economic environment.
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BUS 506 - Micro-Economics for Grad Students
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Micro-economics is concerned with specific economic units and makes a detailed appraisal of these units’ economic functions. The purpose of studying micro- economics is to more intelligently make decisions. Strategic planning should only take place after there is a thorough understanding of the organizations micro-economic design.
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BUS 508 - Economics for Graduate Students
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Economics is concerned with the efficient utilization or management of limited productive resources for the purpose of attaining the maximum satisfaction of human material wants. Macro-economic looks at an overview of the economy and the relationships among the many aggregates that can be measured and compared over time. Organizational planning should take place only after studying the macro-economic environment. Micro-economics is concerned with specific economic units and makes a detailed appraisal of these units’ economic functions. The purpose of studying micro- economics is to more intelligently make decisions. Strategic planning should only take place after there is a thorough understanding of the organizations micro-economic design.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): None
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BUS 598 - Graduate Student Orientation
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
In the tradition of Edgewood College this course introduces newly enrolled students to the essentials of engaging in a learning community balanced in contemplation, study, and active service. The course explores Edgewood values in the classroom, best practices for educational success and basics of Blackboard. Course is only offered online.
Offered Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer
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BUS 601 - Executive Communication
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course surveys key managerial communication perspectives with a focus on managerial and organizational effectiveness. The course prepares the student to utilize technical, verbal, nonverbal and social-media tools to improve their own communication skills. Students self-evaluate and improve prior communication events, generate improved feedback processes, and participate in a group project to evaluate the culture and communication of real-world organizations. The course concludes with the development of a Communication Strategy for a real-world organization.
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BUS 602 - Accounting for Managers
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This graduate level course is designed to provide insight into managerial accounting concepts with a focus on real-world application. Specifically, this course will examine managerial accounting tools and resources that assist managers with business decisions spanning different disciplines, including human resources, marketing, finance and operations. Standard costing, budgeting and forecasting methodologies will be examined. Financial statements will be analyzed by examining key ratios and trends. Sustainability reporting, which is becoming increasingly more important for businesses today, will also be covered. An entrepreneurial perspective will be provided throughout different aspects of the course, including an entrepreneurship case study. This course is challenging, fast paced and relevant for business managers or those making or supporting business decisions.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 501; or UABUS 211; or RBUS 211; or BUS 298 and BUS 299
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BUS 603 - Organizational Development/Behavior
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Organizational Development and Behavior is the study of human behavior in an organizational setting. The purpose of this kind of study is to equip organizational leaders with the insight necessary to develop interpersonal relationships that will build teams, increase productivity, enhance the quality of work life, orchestrate change, improve employee retention, and augment communication. Topics in management including: Perception, Personality and Attitudes, Group Process: Building Teams, Communication, Orchestrating Change, Motivation, Empowerment, Leadership, Performance Appraisals and Business Ethics.
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BUS 604 - Operations Management
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course covers foundational concepts and techniques relating to operations functions in manufacturing and service organizations. It positions operations management as a source of competitive advantage, focusing on the study of operation of an enterprise as a system and on methods to optimize operational processes and resources: people, material, capacity, information, and technology. Quantitative and qualatative methods of analysis are used to support operational decision-making. Topics include process analysis, inventory and capacity planning, queueing models, quality management, and project management.
Offered Fall, Spring
Course Fee: No
Prerequisite(s): College Level Statistics
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BUS 605 - Statistics for Managers
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course is an intermediate-level business statistics course. Topics include the application of One-Way ANOVA, Simple Linear Regression, and Multiple Linear Regression and Time-Series models to business applications. Students are required to be proficient in EXCEL, which will be used for statistical applications.
Prerequisite(s): College Level Statistics
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BUS 606 - Strategic Marketing
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This is a course that intends to integrate marketing knowledge and apply it in addressing strategic decision making situations. Strongly emphasizing application, the course is centered around the process of analyzing cases in marketing management with the express purpose of making clear, specific, and justifiable strategic marketing decisions. This course emphasizes the use of analytical skills in making judgments under uncertainty in a variety of marketing contexts, including strategic selling, sales management, new product introduction, franchising, marketing research, and others. It is intended to help students apply critical thinking skills in making better decisions using strategic criteria.
Offered Fall, Spring
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BUS 607 - Corporate Finance
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the world of corporate finance. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, cost of capital, capital structure, common stock valuation, capital budgeting, market efficiency, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate hedging, and corporate restructuring and failure.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 602 and BUS605
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BUS 609 - MBA Strategic Management
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Students will develop an understanding of strategy and its formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The course focuses on strategic management decisions and actively incorporates multi-disciplinary elements of marketing, finance, operations, and quantitative analysis. It is designed to help students learn how to identify, dissect, and answer strategic management problems; research, analyze, and offer solutions to crucial challenges facing organizations; and present fact-based analysis and recommendations in oral and written formats to persuade an audience to support recommendations. The course utilizes readings, business cases and real-life examples to accomplish the synthesis.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 604 (Operations), BUS 606 (Marketing), BUS 607 (Finance)
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BUS 616 - Business Ethics
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This interdisciplinary course explores and implements the critical thinking and managerial and ethical decision-making skills necessary for developing ethical organizations and an ethical society. The objective of this course is to design ethical organizations and create organizations of high integrity. Students explore real-life ethical dilemmas and benchmark their organization’s performance with the best practices in business ethics.
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BUS 617 - Supply Chain and Negotiations
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
The course is designed to help students learn how to identify, dissect, and answer management level problems. To remedy the crucial challenges facing organizations, students will review, analyze, and evaluate solutions. Students cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and negotiation tactics. Students will present fact-based analysis and recommendations in oral and written formats to persuade an audience to support recommendations.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 121 , BUS 503 , or equivalent. Completion of BUS 396 or equivalent.
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BUS 618 - Managing Information and Technology
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course provides the foundation for business professionals to collaborate with IT experts while making business decisions with a significant technology component. This course is more strategic than technical and is designed to help the students appreciate and integrate the idea of IT as a critical and strategic asset of the enterprise. This course will cover the strategic use of IS/IT in various industries and sectors including health care, financial services, professional services, manufacturing, distribution, government, among others. Cross-listed BUS 786
Prerequisite(s): None
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BUS 679 - Business Internship
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 6
Prerequisite(s): At least six credits of graduate work.
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BUS 703 - Intermediate Accounting I
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
An in-depth study of the theoretical foundations of financial accounting and reporting at the intermediate level. Topics include the accounting conceptual framework, the accounting information system, advanced financial statement preparation (balance sheet, income statement, statement of stockholders’ equity and statement of cash flows), footnote disclosures, time value of money concepts, accounting for cash, receivables, inventories, property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets. International accounting convergence topics are introduced. The course includes an introduction to Sage Peachtree accounting software. Application of topics through written case analyses and through research in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification is required. Cross-listed BUS 380
Prerequisite(s): BUS 602 or BUS 298 & BUS 299 or UABUS 212 or RBUS 212
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BUS 704 - Intermediate Accounting II
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
A continuation of Intermediate Accounting I. Topics covered include accounting for current and non-current liabilities, contingencies and equity accounts; accounting for leases, investments, income taxes and pensions; dilutive securities and earnings per share; accounting changes, disclosure in financial reporting and revenue recognition. International accounting convergence topics are introduced. Application of topics through written case analysis is required. Cross-listed BUS 381
Prerequisite(s): BUS 703 or BUS 381 or UABUS 320 & UABUS 321 or RBUS 320 & RBUS 321
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BUS 705 - Cost Accounting I
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
In addition to providing data used to cost products and services, cost accounting provides data to managers for planning and controlling. Today cost accountants are increasingly expected to actively contribute in the making of strategic decisions instead of simply providing data. Cost accounting is a managerial tool used by business to formulate strategy and its implementation. The course’s focus is upon how accounting information can assist managers in controlling the activities for which they are responsible, and how manager’s use cost information to make better decisions to improve their organization’s competitiveness. The course covers the fundamentals of cost accounting, including job order, process, and activity based costing. Particular emphasis is given to current practices in cost control through reports to management. Cross-listed BUS 385
Prerequisite(s): BUS 602 or BUS 298 & BUS 299 or UABUS 212 or RBUS 212
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BUS 706 - Auditing
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Principles of auditing and the audit process. The course describes the foundation for the role of the independent auditor in the global economy, professional standards, planning the audit and designing audit programs, audit working papers, auditing specific financial statement categories, auditors’ reports and professional ethics. Cross-listed BUS 481
Prerequisite(s): BUS 703 or BUS 381 or UABUS 320 & UABUS 321 or RBUS 320 & RBUS 321
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BUS 707 - Income Tax Accounting I
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Tax laws and regulations relating to individual taxpayers and the principles of taxation common to all taxpayers (i.e., individuals, partnerships and corporations). Cross-listed BUS 485
Prerequisite(s): BUS 602 or BUS 298 & BUS 299 or UABUS 212 or RBUS 212
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BUS 709 - Income Tax Accounting II
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Tax laws and regulations for partnerships and corporations; tax administration and research. Cross-listed BUS 495
Prerequisite(s): BUS 707 or BUS 485 or UABUS 322 & UABUS 323 or RBUS 322 & RBUS 323
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BUS 714 - Advanced Cost Management & Control
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
An advanced course in cost and managerial accounting from a strategic decision-making perspective. Topics include strategy considerations, operational planning, performance and quality controls, variance analysis in accounting information, inventory management and social responsibility. This course also includes an introduction to project management.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 705 or BUS 385 or UABUS 325 or RBUS 325
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BUS 717 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance I
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
The first of a two-semester academic and experiential series, this course introduces students to different types of tax systems while presenting diverse perspectives on what makes up a fair and just tax system. We will explore how culture plays a role in the development of tax systems both in the US and internationally. We will also discuss how government uses taxes to influence behavior and promote social goals. During this 8 week session, students will complete the Department of Revenue certification required to volunteer at the IRS sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites during the Spring semester. VITA provides free tax service to clients in need, generally low-income, handicapped, and/or the elderly. Cross-listed BUS 307
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BUS 718 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance II
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course includes participation in the IRS sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, giving students an opportunity to provide free tax service to clients in need, generally low-income, handicapped, and/or the elderly. The course will challenge the student to develop a philosophy on what constitutes a just and compassionate tax system and to understand what the social goals are for a tax system. 50 volunteer hours through VITA are required to earn 2 credits; 100 volunteer hours through VITA are required to earn 3 credits. Cross-listed BUS 308
Prerequisite(s): BUS 717.
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BUS 722 - Innovation: Cncpts, Plnng, Implemnt
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course helps students develop an understanding of innovation as a key strategic option for organizations in the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors. It encourages use of decision science and structured approaches to support innovation. Students learn how to (a) estimate the return on investment (ROI) from innovation, based on an innovative idea relevant to the products, services, processes or strategies of the students’ employer / industry, and (b) use planning and implementation tools such as logic models and project charters. The course utilizes readings, real-life business case studies and hands-on practice.
Offered Spring
Course Fee: No
Prerequisite(s): BUS 602 , BUS 604 , BUS 607 , BUS 609 or Consent of the Instructor
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BUS 723 - Business Law II
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course builds upon the content from Business Law I, presenting topics such as commercial paper, real property, secured transactions, bankruptcy, partnerships, corporations, wills and trusts through a case study approach. The presented content reinforces (1) an understanding of how the law affects business operations; (2) an understanding of the principle of “stare decisis” and the ability to apply the rule of precedent to case studies; (3) skills to use current technology in completing a legal research project involving a current ethical issue; and (4) a thorough understanding of business law principles.
Offered Spring
Prerequisite(s): BUS 504 or UABUS 314 or RBUS 314 or BUS 398 & BUS 399
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BUS 724 - Analysis Tools for Managers
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course is designed to equip managers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively analyze and interpret data in a business environment. It provides a comprehensive overview of various analytical tools and techniques such as SQL, Tableau, Python and other contemporary technologies that managers can leverage to gain insights and drive strategic decision-making in their organizations.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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BUS 725 - Accounting Systems
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Understanding current information technology. Topics include accounting information system, flow charting, internal control, advanced spreadsheets and database techniques, information system selection, and developing business requirements. Cross-listed BUS 483
Prerequisite(s): BUS 703 or BUS 381 or UABUS 320 & UABUS 321 or RBUS 320 & RBUS 321
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BUS 726 - Advanced Accounting I
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
A study of advanced accounting topics including business combinations, equity method of accounting for investments, consolidated financial statements, various intercompany transactions, multinational accounting, foreign currency transactions, and translation of foreign financial statements. This course is challenging, fast paced and current with the rapidly changing environment of financial reporting, especially as it relates to convergence with international accounting standards.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 703 or BUS 381 or UABUS 320 & UABUS 321 or RBUS 320 & RBUS 321
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BUS 727 - Governmental & Not-For-Profit Accounting
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
A study of advanced accounting topics including accounting for governments and not-for-profit organizations. Topics include the analysis of organizational structure, strategy decision-making and reporting. Practical application includes governmental CAFRs and not-for-profit financial and tax compliance reporting.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 703 or BUS 381 or UABUS 320 & UABUS 321 or RBUS 320 & RBUS 321
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BUS 756 - Fraud & Forensic Accounting
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Detecting and deterring occupational fraud are key elements of an organization’s risk management plan. Topics included in this course include the impact of fraud on auditing and financial reporting, the recognition of weaknesses in business processes and control systems, the measures organizations can take to prevent fraud, and the ways allegations of fraud should be investigated and resolved.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 706 or BUS 481 or UABUS 328 & UABUS 329 or RBUS 328 & RBUS 329
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BUS 775 - Managerial Health Economics
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This is a course in applied microeconomics. It is designed for students who already understand basic consumer and producer theory, and focuses on how health care markets differ from other markets. Because of asymmetric information, uncertainty, government involvement, and externalities, the economics of the health care sector and its players (patients, providers, insurers, employers, and government) requires a special analysis. The student will learn how to apply microeconomic tools to study the medical care system and analyze the economic aspects of health care policy implications.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 506, ECON 256, UAECO 163, or RECON 163 and (BUS 503A and BUS 503B), (UAMAT 125 and UAMAT 126), MATH 121, or comparable intro statistics course
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BUS 776 - Data-Driven Decision Making
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course presents an overview of managerial decision making - why do it, risk management, and key considerations. The course will present decision matrices through concepts, examples, and applied practice. Students will also explore the use of decision trees, expected monetary value, and data visualization using concepts, examples, and applied practice. They will also learn about function-specific use cases of analytics (such as in marketing, finance, etc.). All concepts will be viewed through a lens of ethical business decision making.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 724 .
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BUS 782 - MBA Business Internship
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course is designed to provide students with at least 100 hours of supervised, professional experience in a US business. Students will have an opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to actual work settings. Students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of a broad range of business practices. The internship will be supervised by a Business Department faculty member working closely with the mentor of the company where the student interns in order to provide an experience appropriate for the student.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BUS 784 - Healthcare Finance
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Study of the financing, accounting and management of the US health care system. Regulations and reimbursement, accounting principles, analysis of financial statements, cost analysis, staffing, and budgeting are examined. Cross-listed NRS 615
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BUS 785 - Health Policy and Law
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This online course offers a broad survey of legal and policy issues relevant to health care policy makers, administrators and other critical health care stakeholders (i.e., consumers and providers). It provides an overview of the national and state legal and regulatory structure and examines the common law, statutes, and regulations that affect hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers. It explores how health care regulation may help or hinder increasing access, reducing cost, and improving quality. The legal and policy ramifications of the Affordable Care Act will also be an important discussion topic throughout the course.
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BUS 786 - ERP in Health Systems
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course provides the foundation for healthcare professionals to collaborate with IT experts while making business decisions with a significant technology component. This course is more strategic than technical and is designed to help the students appreciate and integrate the idea of IT as a critical and strategic asset of the healthcare enterprise. This course will cover the strategic use of IS/IT in various industries and sectors including health care, financial services, professional services, manufacturing, distribution, government, among others. Cross-listed BUS 618
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BUS 787 - Health Systems Operations
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This online course explores the complex business and operational challenges of health care organizations including hospital and clinic systems. Health systems encompass multiple functional subcomponents, and human, financial and technical resources are required to efficiently and effectively deliver quality products and services to customers. Students will learn how systems are organized and processes effectively planned, managed and improved to achieve organizational success. The course will also explore how the various sub-functions and processes (e.g., emergency care, pharmacy, lab radiology, nursing service, and foundational operations such as information technology) seamlessly interrelate to optimize care and service quality.
Prerequisite(s): (BUS 503A & BUS 503B) or (UAMAT 125 & UAMAT 126) or MATH 121 or Bus 605
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BUS 788 - Health Insurance Principles
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This online course examines the various private and governmental insurance programs common in the U.S., with a special focus on Wisconsin policies and practices. Insurance revenue, including private and public policies are the primary revenue source for healthcare organizations. The course is also designed to familiarize students with various health policy issues related to insurance for both patients and employees.
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BUS 789 - Service and Clinical Quality
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
The primary focus of this course is to understand the methods and practices that clinical practitioners, administrative managers and leaders of health systems deploy to measure and assure continuous improvement in patient safety and clinical quality. This course will define the role of the integrated health care leadership administrative and clinical teams in improving culture, environments, clinical and operating processes to efficiently and effectively achieve improved outcomes in patient quality, safety and satisfaction. Using contemporary examples of theory, clinical practice and hospital management, students will understand the principles, interpretation and resolution of statistical variation in service delivery. A hands-on practical quality improvement project is an integral component of this course. Cross-listed NRS 820
Offered Fall
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BUS 790 - Independent Project
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Each independent project involves choosing a topic, conducting research, developing conclusions or hypotheses, and presenting a paper. Goals and objectives are set individually with an instructor to allow exploration of areas of individual interest .
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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BUS 791 - Special Topics in Mgmt & Marketing
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Current topics relevant to the changing world of business.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BUS 792A - International Study Tour A-China
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Each year, the School of Business offers students the opportunity to participate in a short-term international travel experience to different countries through two sequential courses (BUS 792A and BUS 792B). Through the courses, students gain critical insights and valuable real-world experience of global business processes and practices. In BUS 792A, students learn about various aspects of a country’s culture and society, history, cultural values/customs, and social and economic development and the impact of these issues on business practices. Books, readings and videos will be assigned for students to read/watch with class discussion focused on comparing and understanding differences in these topic areas between the US and the focus country. Cross-listed BUS 492A
Prerequisite(s): Completion of two 600-level business courses.
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BUS 792B - International Study Tour B-China
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
Each year, the School of Business offers students the opportunity to participate in a short-term international travel experience to different countries through two sequential courses (BUS 792Aand 792B). Through the courses, students gain critical insights and valuable real-world experience of global business processes and practices. In BUS 792B, students participate in an approximately 10-day trip to the focus country. During the trip, student tour locally- and foreign-owned companies, meet business executives to discuss business challenges and opportunities in the country, attend lectures about the country’s economy and culture, and participate in guided tours of historical and cultural sites. After the trip, students will write a report in which they analyze and compare the business practices of companies in the US and the focus country. Cross-listed BUS 492B
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 792A.
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BUS 795A - International Study Tour A-Germany
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Each year, the School of Business offers students the opportunity to participate in a short-term international travel experience to different countries through two sequential courses (BUS 795A and BUS 795B). Through the courses, students gain critical insights and valuable real-world experience of global business processes and practices. In BUS 795A, students learn about various aspects of a country’s culture and society, history, cultural values/customs, and social and economic development and the impact of these issues on business practices. Books, readings and videos will be assigned for students to read/watch with class discussion focused on comparing and understanding differences in these topic areas between the US and the focus country.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of two 600-level business courses.
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BUS 795B - International Study Tour B-Germany
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Each year, the School of Business offers students the opportunity to participate in a short-term international travel experience to different countries through two sequential courses (BUS 795Aand 795B). Through the courses, students gain critical insights and valuable real-world experience of global business processes and practices. In BUS 795B, students participate in an approximately 10-day trip to the focus country. During the trip, student tour locally- and foreign-owned companies, meet business executives to discuss business challenges and opportunities in the country, attend lectures about the country’s economy and culture, and participate in guided tours of historical and cultural sites. After the trip, students will write a report in which they analyze and compare the business practices of companies in the US and the focus country.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of two-600 level business courses and BUS 795A.
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BUS 796 - Health Systems Strategic Management
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This an online capstone course that will tie together all the prior academic requirements of the degree program. This course focuses on strategic management decisions pertinent to a health system, and on managing organizational change in the context of complex system of organizations that make up the “system” of care financing and delivery. The student will learn how to identify strategic issues, and to create and evaluate strategic solutions that most effectively deliver excellent and affordable care to patient-customers. The students will assimilate and apply their prior academic and experiential knowledge to achieve “mastery” on the path to becoming strategic leaders. The course will include strategic concepts and frameworks, case studies, real-life examples and interactions with executives/experts in strategic management and innovation. Intended to be taken at end of program.
Prerequisite(s): consent of advisor.
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BUS 798 - Strategic Management Accounting
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This capstone course to the MS Accountancy program challenges students to think critically and strategically from the perspective of a chief financial officer. This course includes a cross-functional immersion experience into the competitive business environment through a Capsim business simulation. Students will demonstrate AICPA core competencies through a final electronic portfolio presentation. Topics include comprehensive business strategy, change management, finance application, ethical leadership and social responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): At least six courses at 600-level and higher in MS Accountancy program.
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BUS 799 - Independent Study
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Topics and credits arranged.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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BUS 901 - Intro to Acad Scholarship in Bus
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course provides an overview of academic scholarship and prepares the doctoral student for performing business research. Students use critical thinking models and practices, including the role of assumptions, to identify business problems. Students will learn about the various forums for presenting to academic and practitioner audiences. Students will also become acquainted with Edgewood college’s resources, technologies, policies and scholarly writing.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of college-level statistics. Admission to MBA or DBA program.
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BUS 902 - Bus Sustainability & Ethics
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Corporate social responsibility has become increasingly important, as employees, investors and consumers have expressed a greater desire for such actions. This course will consider the actions business organizations can take aimed at benefiting society. It will also explore new and emerging sustainable business strategies that create a competitive advantage to support organizations.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Admission to DBA program.
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BUS 903 - Analyzing Behavior in Organizations
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course builds on students’ prior learning about human behavior in an organizational setting. The application of techniques for individual and organizational growth are evaluated with the intent of further developing critical-thinking skills, and a sensitivity to the individual’s role in creating organizational cultures. Topics may include: personality and attitudes, group process: building teams, communication, and orchestrating change.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MBA or DBA program.
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BUS 904 - Exec Supply Chain & Negotiations
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
The course is designed to help students learn how to identify, dissect, and answer strategic management problems. To remedy the crucial challenges facing organizations, students will research, analyze, and evaluate solutions. Students cultivate skills using decision and visualization tools, logic frameworks, and negotiation tactics. Students will present fact-based analysis and recommendations in oral and written formats to persuade an audience to support recommendations.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of college-level statistics or MATH 121 , or BUS 503 , or equivalent. Completion of Business Mathematics, Finite Math, BUS 396 , BUS 500 , or equivalent.
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BUS 910 - Fin Decision & Value Creation
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
In this course, students will build upon their knowledge of managerial finance to measure and manage the risk and value of investment opportunities including equity investments, fixed income investments, financing vehicles, payout policies, derivatives securities, and special topics.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 902
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BUS 920 - Quantitative Analysis I
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course provides an understanding of the application of quantitative analytical techniques to problems in business enterprises. The course provides experience in formulating research questions and hypotheses, constructing analytical models and drawing inferences from their results. In addition, the programming language R will be introduced.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 901 .
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BUS 921 - Qualitative Research in Business
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Students in this course will learn what constitutes qualitative research, how it differs from quantitative research and how to apply qualitative research methods. This involves students identifying and formulating appropriate qualitative research plans, developing qualitative research questions, conducting a planned analysis, and communicating their findings.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 920
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BUS 922 - Quantitative Analysis II
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Applied Regression Analysis will focus on the estimation of various regression models. It reviews regression methodology, assumptions of the framework and corrections for violations of the assumptions with an emphasis on practical skills. Applications in consulting projects are also discussed. Students will build and test regression models using R, and discuss the advantages and shortcomings of alternative models.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 921
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BUS 930 - Applied Doctoral Research I
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Students apply the fundamentals of research writing, and how the principles of business research writing will be followed in the applied doctoral research deliverable. Students engage in configuration of the first part of their applied doctoral research proposal including an introduction to the context of the business problem/question to be solved as well as the assumptions or constraints of the business problem. A commentary on the feasibility of the applied doctoral research proposal is also expected in this proposal.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 922
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BUS 931 - Applied Doctoral Research II
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This part of the proposal contains a synthesis of sufficient academic and business literature to support the need to address the proposed business problem/question. The proposal must also describe how the research is to be conducted, including details about the sample for data collection, the methods of data collection, their reliability and validity.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 930
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BUS 932 - Applied Doc Rrsch Finding & Conclus
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
In this deliverable, the students will need to report the findings based on the analysis of collected data. Based on the findings of the research, the student will also be expected to comment on the assumptions and constraints of the business problem/question laid out in the introduction of the applied doctoral research proposal.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 931 .
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BUS 933 - Applied Doc Rsrch Defense
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Based on the conclusions about the findings of the study, the students will be expected to recommend the solutions that can be used to address the problem/question. The student will also be expected to prepare an execution plan. The execution plan of the proposed solution is an essential component of the defense of the Applied Doctoral Research deliverable. As part of the defense, the student will be expected to present the execution plan in front of an evaluation committee consisting of faculty and industry experts, followed by a viva voce.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 932 and instructor approval.
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BUS 934 - Doctoral Applied Research Writing
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
The DBA program requires continuous enrollment while students work toward degree completion. BUS 934 is a doctoral writing course guided by the student’s program mentor designed for students who have completed the coursework required for graduation, but need additional time to complete their applied doctoral research.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 933 and advisor approval.
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BUS 940 - Effective Organizational Leadership
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course presents theories, methods, and models of organizational leadership. Students will assess the performance of an organization and devise a plan for continual improvement and systematic innovation within the context of its operating environment by using the critical thinking and socially responsible managerial decision making skills necessary for developing and implementing long-term strategies that create a competitive advantage to support an organization.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 903 and admission to DBA program.
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BUS 941 - Leading Change
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
In this course, learners analyze the literature within the leadership concepts surrounding changing employee behaviors, enterprise agility, agile workforce transformation, and leading complex change. Learners investigate unique frameworks and tools proven to assist in creating a project about leading teams for growth and change, leading through crisis, leading transformational change, and other relevant and current topics.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 903 and admission to DBA program.
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BUS 942 - Social Transformation NGO/NPO Mgmt
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course aims at developing student knowledge of the nonprofit sector. It provides an overview of nonprofit and voluntary associations, their origins, growth and development. It provides an international and comparative perspective on an emergent, multidimensional sector of the economy. The course focuses on management theory and practice, identifying strategies that nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations can and do use to influence change.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 903 and admission to DBA program.
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BUS 943 - Strat Mgmt of Human Resources
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course examines strategic human resources (HR) management and HR planning. Applicable theories and methods of strategic, operational, and tactical planning and their relationship to HR management are covered, as well as the multiple roles HR plays in assisting organizations to gain and sustain competitive advantages in their environment.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 903 and admission to DBA program.
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BUS 960 - Advanced Topics in Finance
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course examines financial planning for working capital management and long range investment projects. Emphasis on capital budgeting problem solving. Readings on capital budgeting and related topics, cost of capital structure, and dividend policy.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 910
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BUS 961 - Manag Acct & Controllership
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course builds on students’ managerial accounting knowledge. It course emphasizes the application, interpretation, analysis, and use of accounting information by management.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 910 .
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BUS 962 - Managerial Economics
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Applications of microeconomic theory to problems of formulating managerial decisions. Emphasis on economics as a science that facilitates decision making. Topics considered include optimization techniques, risk analysis and estimation of demand and costs of production, market structures and pricing practice, and antitrust economics. Integrates theory and practice.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 910 .
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BUS 970 - Persuasion & Negotiation Strategies
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course will emphasize persuasive communication strategies and applied negotiation techniques. The course also contains a strong written communication component. The course will apply a case-based methodology to teaching and learning in the class.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 904 .
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BUS 971 - Data Mining for Business
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
This course focuses on the application of data mining for business. Topics covered include mining structured data, techniques for handling big data, working with unstructured data. Emphasis is placed on identifying and applying appropriate mining techniques for specific business problems, and interpreting the validity and utility of the results. Students will use data mining software to gain practical experience.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 910 .
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BUS 972 - Teaching Bus in Higher Education
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
In this course, learners develop a personal teaching philosophy regarding teaching practices, methods, models, and strategies within the fields of business and supply chain management. Learners create instructional plans and measurable assessments for higher business education within adult-learning frameworks. Additionally, learners write portions of business courses and assess curriculum.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 903 and admission to DBA program.
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BUS 973 - Seminar in Contemp Bus Issues
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
The seminar in contemporary business issues allows program participants to explore current issues facing business professionals and consider ways to apply DBA activities and ideas to their current and future professions. This course supports the option for students to complete doctoral work on the Edgewood College Madison Campus.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 922 .
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BUS 974 - Contemp Global Issue Trade & Invest
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Contemporary Global Issues, Trade, and Investment covers what organizational decision-makers need to know about trade, industry structure, and investing in the global economy. Topics in international finance including the balance of payments, exchange rate systems, parity relationships, and global money and banking are also covered.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 910
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ORG 322 - Overview of Org Behavior & Ldrshp
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
This course investigates the behavior of persons in the workplace, particularly the social influences which affect the individual in work organizations. Attention will be given to the role of work in the life of the person and the returns which people expect from their jobs. Topics covered include the importance of pay and other benefits, various motivations to work, communication in organizations, leadership and management styles, work redesign, and other factors which influence job satisfaction, personal fulfillment and productivity.
Offered Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or consent of instructor.
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ORG 332 - Mgt and Leadership in Organizations
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Explores the structure and functions of formal organizations, the characteristics, dynamics, and processes. Organizational issues examined include conflict resolution, leadership roles and characteristics, and constructive use of power and authority.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ORG 333 - Human Relations in Organizations
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
A study of individual and interpersonal behavior in the work world. Topics covered include communication techniques, conflict, group processes, and improving human relations skills.
Prerequisite(s): UAPSY 102 F4 or consent of instructor.
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ORG 379 - Independent Study - Org Behavior
Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Research and independent readings in organizational behavior and leadership. Purpose is to allow academic exploration of topics not in the existing catalog. Students must contract with individual faculty; the nature and extent of the contracted experience.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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