An examination of both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Develops the laws of supply and demand and applies them to the study of the global economy, national economy and individual markets. Examines political economy, which is the debate over the proper role of government in the economic order and economic policy positions of different schools of economic thought. This course can also count towards the Global Studies Program.

This course will focus on ethics and leadership within a variety of organizations (corporations, small business, government, non-profit, religious). Topics include ethical issues, corporate social responsibility, legal considerations, philosophical approaches, ethical decision-making and approaches to leadership.

This foundational course introduces business minors to the basic accounting and finance knowledge used in a range of organizations. Common organizational activities, reports and constraints are examined. Students will gain an understanding of the complexities of using financial information to plan, evaluate and monitor performance. This course will not count towards a business major.

This course is designed to help students learn about themselves, the world of work, and to prepare for the future. Through a series of class meetings, assignments, readings, reflective writings, and interactions with business professionals outside of the College, students will develop tangible materials, learn to seek and obtain internships and employment, and gain skills to effectively contribute to the workforce.

A more detailed examination of microeconomic theory, focusing on the behavior of individuals, firms and the interaction of these agents in the marketplace. Course will focus on the organization of markets, theory of competition, market failure and the effects of government intervention in the market.

Theoretical models to explain the recurrent fluctuations in economic activity and mechanisms through fiscal and monetary policy affecting the economy. Course examines aggregate economic measures of output, inflation, and unemployment; how the economy works in the long-run and short-run, and the likely effect of fiscal and monetary policies; fixed and flexible exchange rate regimes; and growth models.

An examination of the legal environment of business through text materials and case study. Particular emphasis is given to the role of law in society, the law of contracts, sales law, the law of negotiable instruments and business organization.

Students are introduced to the social scientific approaches used to understand how demographic, institutional, cultural, economic and ecological factors influence, and are influenced by, societal development. Comparative case studies enable students to understand the structure and dynamics (e.g., population change) of human populations as they relate socioeconomic development. This course can also count towards the environmental and sustainability studies program.

Development and use of information, database management and decision support systems for business applications. Emphasis will be placed upon functional use of business information.

Students will collect, summarize, and analyze statistical data and will learn how to disseminate the results in an ethical manner using basic probability theory, single and multiple variable hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analysis. Students will learn to interpret the results in a global managerial context.

This course provides a foundation in the principles of management theory and practice. Topics explored include the classic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The course integrates the four major themes of the Offutt School of Business into appropriate modules throughout the course. These include managerial ethics and social responsibility, the dynamic global business environment, leadership development and entrepreneurial perspective.

This course examines the role of human resource management as a strategic partner in for-profit, non-profit, and governmental organizations. Key functions such as planning, staffing, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, labor relations and legal compliance will be examined, with an emphasis on best practices. The implications of legal, ethical, and global contexts and current workforce issues are analyzed.

Students will be exposed to essential marketing concepts and will develop basic proficiency in marketing research, marketing planning and relationship selling. Included will be global and ethical discussions embedded in the core instruction. Students will also have the opportunity to strengthen their entrepreneurship and leadership skills through hands-on projects.

This course will introduce students to the concept of relationship selling and aims to develop a variety of skills such as active listening, precision questioning, problem solving, persuasion, effective personal branding, networking and relationship building. Emphasis will be placed on applied learning inside and outside the classroom.

The purpose of this course is to help students gain an understanding of retailing. More specifically it will focus on exploring current issues faced by retailers in a highly competitive environment. By focusing on both merchandise buying and general store management, this course is designed to appeal to students with a variety of interests and backgrounds.

The purpose of this course is to walk students through the processes of product innovation and brand management. Using creativity, empathy and problem solving skills, students will conduct hands-on projects and develop their own product prototype and brand. We will examine the new product development process from idea generation to development of the brand identity, product launch, messaging, and managing a product line.

Courses covering various topics of interest in this particular discipline are offered regularly. Contact department or program chair for more information.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the role of culture in managing organizations in a global economy. Communication, decision-making, motivation, leadership, and human resource management are particularly subject to cultural influence. The environmental influences of geo-political entities, socio-cultural values and attitudes, and technology on global business will also be considered.

Organizational Behavior is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates human behavior at the individual, group, and institutional levels and applies that knowledge to help people be more productive and satisfied in organizations. Topic areas include values and attitudes, motivation, perception, personality, stress and change, decision making, leadership and influence. Students will receive extensive exposure to the theories and research methodologies of Organizational Behavior as well as application of those theories. Open only to those with a Management concentration or consent of instructor if space available.

This course examines money (historical and contemporary), the market for loanable funds, banking, other financial markets and institutions, the central bank, monetary theory and policy. This course focuses on the question of interest rate determination, whether by markets or by administration. The course examines the concepts of market failure and government failure as applied to banking and other financial institutions.

Students will develop a basic understanding of global marketing processes. Through extensive exposure to cross-cultural issues, intercultural business practices, direct interaction with global marketing professionals and hands-on projects, students will be challenged to expand their horizon and understand another facet of marketing. Emphasis will be placed on international marketing research, market entry analysis, cross-cultural consumer behavior and practical training on export management.

The purpose of this course is to help students understand why, where, how and when consumers are buying or not. Students will be learning about internal, external and situational influences to consumption by reviewing and applying theories from the psychology and sociology literature. Practical marketing applications of these concepts will be encouraged through hands-on assignments throughout the semester. Recommended: PSYC 111 - Introductory Psychology, SOC 111 - Human Society.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the nature and practice of leadership. Among the topics explored are historical, philosophical and theoretical foundations; ethics and values; power and influence; conflict management; and effective leadership in formal organizations. Prerequisite: junior or senior status.

The purpose of this course is to provide applied marketing research knowledge. This course introduces students to a variety of research methods, including qualitative and quantitative research. Students will have ample opportunities to apply their research skills and expand their analytical abilities through hands-on projects throughout the semester.

This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct in-depth study of a particular topic under the supervision of a faculty member. Contact the department or program chair for more information.

This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct research in a specific area of study, completed under the direction of a faculty mentor. Specific expectations of the research experience to be determined by the faculty. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

This course is designed to integrate the concepts of strategic design, formulation and administration within the business organization and serves as the capstone experience for the business major. Topics include the firm's mission and objectives, enterprise development, industry dynamics, sustained competitive advantage, organizational strengths and policy implementation.

In today's world, no one is safe from cyber-attacks, but everyone can be prepared. This course will teach you how malicious actors use social skills and technology to facilitate cyber attacks and provide you with the tools and information you need to defend against those attacks. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: CYS I - Introduction to Cybersecurity).

Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats companies face every day. In this course, you will get a firsthand look at the methods used to commit cybercrimes. You will also learn how governments detect, investigate, and stop these crimes, and become familiar with the laws and policies in place to deter cybercriminals. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: CYS II - Cybercrime and Governance).

Cybersecurity must keep pace with changing and evolving trends. In this class, you will learn about the changing landscape of cybersecurity, emerging mobile technologies that are likely to be targeted, and new forms of cyber-attacks being launched. By the end of the course, you will be able to implement the most up-to-date practices in cybersecurity to protect against attacks. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: CYS III - Modern Cybersecurity).

Even the strongest systems can be vulnerable to cyber-attacks. As a result, jobs in cybersecurity are rapidly expanding as companies look to secure their digital assets. This course will teach you how to secure those assets by identifying and fixing potential security vulnerabilities. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify and remedy common network and systems vulnerabilities. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: CYS IV - Network and System Security).

When cybercrimes happen, you need to know how to respond. This course examines the tools and techniques used to perform cyber forensics and conduct investigations into cybercrimes. By the end of the course, you'll be able to gather and analyze important digital evidence and gain skills in analyzing cybercrime that are in demand. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: CYS V - Cyber Forensics).

To stop a hacker, you need to be able to think like a hacker. In this course, you will learn hands-on techniques for attacking and penetrating networks and systems. You will be prepped with tools to launch these offensive tactics, and then complete a hands-on project where they are asked to ethically hack a real system. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: CYS VI - Capstone - Ethical Hacking).

Great people power great businesses, but attracting and retaining top talent requires companies to offer competitive compensation packages. This course will help you develop knowledge and skills in the development and evaluation of pay structures and benefits packages. You'll also learn how total compensation issues affect every manager in an organization and analyze processes and procedures to create effective compensation plans. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: HRM II - Total Compensation Management).

Human resource management academic internship. Open only to those with a Human Resource Management concentration or minor.

Training & Development are key to building an empowered and motivated workforce. This course will help you build knowledge and skill in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of organizational training. You'll also learn how to create effective performance improvement programs, a vital resource in talent retention that is often overlooked. Lastly, you'll get hands on experience, by producing your own sample training plan. This online course has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: HRM I - Training & Development).

This course is an overview of laws and regulations that determine the rights and obligations of employees and employers. You'll learn about the nature of the employment relationship, common law principles, prohibitions against discrimination, wage law, specific governmental acts, and other areas of labor and employment law. By the end of this course you will become familiar with the federal and state laws that govern employment. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: HRM III - Employment and Labor Law).

This course will examine the scope and role of HR in the occupational health and safety arena, the fundamental components of comprehensive programs, and more importantly, the interplay between these considerations and how important HR professionals are in their success. Topics covered include OSHA requirements, risk management and loss prevention, management of safety and workers' compensation, employee assistance plans, preventative health issues, emergency response and preparedness, and developing a culture of safety, amongst others. There will be focus on the fundamental components of a comprehensive health and safety program to protect the employees in an organization and costly liability. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: HRM IV - Human Resource Risk Management).

According to a recent study of human resource managers, effective project management is one of the most coveted skills for new hires in the modern economy. This course will introduce you to the power of effective project management through two primary frameworks: waterfall and agile. You will also learn vital project-management concepts that can be applied to a wide range of industries and occupations. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: PMM I - Introduction to Project Management).

Any successful project starts with a plan. This course provides students with a deep understanding of project planning. Projects are a series of tradeoffs between scope, cost, and time, so you'll need to learn how to balance them in order to create a plan which is realistic and achievable. You will also learn how to leverage resources, and how to manage risk, quality, and stakeholder expectations to ensure project success. This online class has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: PMM II - Project Planning).

In the modern work environment, the project lifecycle always involves unforeseen challenges that require the project manager to make adjustments. Successful project implementation and closure requires conviction and trust in processes and personnel. Both are vital parts of a project's success and indicate how future projects will be managed. This course covers project execution, monitoring/control, implementation/handover, DevOps, and project closure and prepares students for Project Management Practicum and Internship. This online course has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: PMM III - Project Execution, Monitoring & Control, Implementation & Closure).

This course is intended as a culmination of a student's work in the Project Management Concentration. Students will work in groups to manage a simulated project from scope to completion - encountering - and overcoming - challenges and complications along the way. This course will also provide students with an overview of the product life-cycle, governance, and other topics to help contextualize project work. The online course has optional live sessions. (RIZE Course: PMM IV - Advanced Project Management - Practicum).