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SBL 235 - Ecology and Evolution (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
This course examines ecological theory and application within an evolutionary context. Ecological processes will be investigated at multiple scales ranging from the individual to the ecosystem.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SBL 152 or permission from instructor.
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SBL 238 - Medical Genetics (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
Study of the structure and function of chromosomes and genes with an emphasis on the medical relevance of genetics. Topics include: gene and chromosome structure and function; clinical cytogenetics; genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors in disease; patterns of inheritance; genetic engineering and genome analysis; pharmacogenomics to develop therapies (both personalized and predictive) for treating hereditary disorders; and other competencies in genetics necessary for health professionals. This course is intended for students interested in the medical field.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester and OBC session 3.
Prerequisites: (SBL 150 and SBL 151 ) or (SBL 152 and SBL 153 ) or (SHL 214 and SHL 215 ) or (SHL 216 and SHL 217 ) or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: SBL 213 (excluding physician assistant and health science majors).
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SBL 247 - Cell Biology (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
An intermediate-level study of the cell as the basic unit of life. Topics include cell organization, transmembrane events, intracellular trafficking, chemical mediators, cell cycle, electrical signaling, cancer, and bioenergetics.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisites: (SBL 150 and SBL 151 ) or (SBL 152 and SBL 153 ) and (SCH 140 and SCH 141 ) or (SCH 115 and SCH 116 ).
Corequisites: SBL 248 .
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SBL 248 - Cell Biology Laboratory (Biology) 1 Credit(s)
Inquiry-based, semester-long investigation of cell structure and function to complement topics in SBL 247 . Students gain first-hand experience with techniques commonly used in cell biological research including quantitative and qualitative survival assays, fluorescent microscopy, cell culture, protein electrophoresis, and qRT-PCR.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Fee.
Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: (SBL 150 and SBL 151 ) or (SBL 152 and SBL 153 ), and (SCH 140 and SCH 141 ) or (SCH 115 and SCH 116 ).
Corequisite: SBL 247 .
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SBL 250 - Vertebrate Physiology (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
An intermediate-level study of the fundamental life processes of vertebrates. Topics include neuroendocrine regulation, sensory systems, respiration, circulation, fluid balance, digestion, and energy metabolism. Class time will include periodic discussions of readings from the primary scientific literature emphasizing vertebrate evolution.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisites: SBL 152 and SBL 153 .
Corequisite: SBL 251 .
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SBL 251 - Vertebrate Anatomy Lab (Biology) 1 Credit(s)
A fundamental knowledge of gross anatomy through the careful dissection of selected vertebrates, with integration of evolutionary insights.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Fee.
Prerequisites: SBL 152 and SBL 153 .
Corequisite: SBL 250 .
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SBL 300 - Biology Seminar (Biology) 1 Credit(s)
Discussions of topics pertinent to the practice of biology. This course partially fulfills the biology capstone requirement.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: (SBL 150 and SBL 151 ) or (SBL 152 and SBL 153 ).
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SBL 305 - Histology (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of histology. Students will be asked to visually identify various cell and tissue types, describe the differences among the different cells and tissues of the body, and understand why certain cells have the appearance they do and how that appearance directly relates to their function.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, even-numbered years.
Prerequisites: SBL 247 or SHL 215 .
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SBL 311 - Teaching Biology (Biology) 1 Credit(s)
Primarily laboratory instruction, which includes lecturing and assistance under the supervision of a faculty member. It is not substitute-teaching and is intended to give the student first-hand experience and involvement in the teaching process. Must be arranged with faculty prior to registration.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
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SBL 315 - Biotechnology (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
Study of the advanced concepts and experimental techniques used in modern biotechnology, especially those commonly used by professionals in the areas of basic research, medicine, and bioremediation. Aspects of medical, animal, plant, and microbial biotechnology are explored. Students also critically evaluate the impact of modern biotechnology on society and its associated ethical considerations.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SBL 212 or permission of the instructor.
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SBL 322 - Endocrinology (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
Study of endocrine physiology, with emphasis on mammalian function. Topics include hormone biochemistry, hormone-receptor interactions, signal transduction, integrated endocrine functions, regulation of reproduction, and endocrine pathology. Collaborative learning is emphasized.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite: SHL 216 or instructor permission.
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SBL 325 - Molecular Biology (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
This course provides students with an understanding of macromolecular mechanisms found in living things. Topics focus on the molecular nature of the gene and the regulation of its expression, methods of molecular biology, and the current state of molecular biology as well as its future. The investigation of cells and organisms at the molecular level is intended to equip students with an in-depth understanding of the processes of life.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
Hybrid course.
Prerequisites: (SBL 212 and SBL 213 ) or (SBL 238 and SBL 213 , and (SBL 247 and SBL 248 ) or (SCH 325 and SCH 326 ).
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SBL 330 - Principles of Epidemiology (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to the study of disease and injury patterns in human populations and its application to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of public health problems.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SSS 250 .
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SBL 335 - Conservation Biology (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces key ecological principles to understand the importance of the environment, both locally and worldwide, and explore the human role in, and our responsibility to, the environment. Students explore the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, strategies, and techniques to combat the threat to biodiversity, environmental policy, and current issues.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: As needed.
Prerequisites: SBL 145 , or SBL 235 or permission of instructor.
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SBL 340 - Immunology (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
A foundations course in immunology exploring such topics as innate and adaptive immunity, antigen recognition and T and B-cell mediated immunity, as well as the role of the immune system in human health and disease. This course is designed to firmly establish the basic foundations of immunological principles and provide sufficient material to allow students success in future studies in the field. This course is intended for students pursuing careers in medicine, the health sciences or graduate education in the fields of immunology, microbiology or virology.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: Any two of the following courses: SBL 150 , SBL 152 , SBL 218 , SCH 115 , SCH 122 , SCH 140 , SCH 142 , SCH 202 .
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SBL 350 - Biostatistics (Biology) 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to foundational methods and practical tools for the analysis of biological data. Approximately two-thirds of the course will be devoted to
concepts such as probability, descriptive statistics, and hypothesis testing. Specific approaches will include chi-squared tests, ANOVA, regression, and GLM’s. The other
one-third of the course will cover real-world practices for analyzing data, including programming in R.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite: SMA 127 or SSS 250 or permission from instructor. 3
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SBL 415 - Bioinformatics (Biology) 2 Credit(s)
Study of the fundamental concepts of bioinformatics, computational tools used in data analyses, and advanced applications. Topics include but are not limited to genomics, sequence alignments, database searching, molecular phylogenetics, gene prediction, protein and nucleic acid structure prediction, and DNA sequencing.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisites: SBL 212 or SBL 238 , and SSS 250 .
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SBL 420 - Field Work (Biology) 0 Credit(s)
Practical experience in a hospital, health, or conservation agency, or other area of applied biology. The work must be supervised and evaluated, and a paper submitted.
Credits: Variable.
Fee.
Repeatable for credit.
Permission required.
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SBL 430 - Internship (Biology) 0 Credit(s)
An intensive field learning experience with a career focus. Activities involve the student in direct work responsibilities under the supervision of a recognized expert in a particular field. A contract must be developed by the student, faculty advisor, and field supervisor before the internship begins.
Credits: variable.
Repeatable for credit.
Permission required.
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SBL 435 - Senior Comprehensive Exam (Biology) 0 Credit(s)
As part of the biology program capstone, senior biology majors are required to successfully complete an exam that assesses mastery of the major themes of biological science.
Credits: 0.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Fee.
Prerequisites: SBL 212 or SBL 238 , and SBL 247 .
Pre/Corequisite: SBL 300 .
Repeatable for credit.
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SBU 100 - Principles of Accounting I (Business) 3 Credit(s)
General introduction to accounting principles and bookkeeping methods; the theory of debit and credit; financial statements; working papers; adjusting and closing entries.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester and OBC sessions 1 and 3.
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SBU 101 - Principles of Accounting II (Business) 3 Credit(s)
An examination of depreciation theory; liabilities; voucher system; payroll; partnership; corporation; consolidated statements; statement of cash flow.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester and OBC sessions 2 and 4.
Prerequisite: SBU 100 .
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SBU 110 - Excel & Other Small Bus Software (Business) 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary to sit for the certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel. Student will also obtain a working knowledge of QuickBooks and how Excel can be used to analyze financial transactions and activities to promote business success.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester and OBC sessions 2 and 4.
Prerequisite: SBU 100 .
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SBU 115 - Business Plan Development (Business) 1 Credit(s)
Examines the research, planning, and development of a business plan with emphasis on four fundamental core elements of business planning.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters and ADP sessions 1 and 3.
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SBU 180 - Introduction to Business (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Process of management in both profit and non-profit organizations. Emphasis on major functions of management, with decision-making as an integral part of each, including planning, organizing, leading, staffing and training, development, and marketing.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters and OBC session 2.
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SBU 185 - Intro Sports Management (Business) 3 Credit(s)
An overview of the field of Sports Management. Includes the nature of various careers within the sports industry and understanding of management processes. Identifies trends, current events, and innovations within the sport and fitness world and how these impact managerial decision processes.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
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SBU 201 - Managerial Accounting (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Study of the use of accounting information in performing managerial functions including planning, controls, and cost/financial analysis.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters and OBC session 3.
Prerequisite: SBU 101 .
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SBU 202 - Intermediate Accounting I (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Comprehensive study of the concepts and standards of present day accounting. Examines the principles and theory for financial statement preparation and presentation with emphasis on the asset section of the balance sheet.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester, evenings only and OBC sessions 1 and 3.
Prerequisite: SBU 101 .
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SBU 203 - Intermediate Accounting II (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of SBU 202 emphasizing shareholders, creditors, and other parties. The principles and theoretical basis for the presentation of long-term investments; current, contingent, and long-term liabilities; corporate equity; leases; pensions; and related accounts. Also examines the cash flow statement.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, evenings only and OBC session 2.
Prerequisite: SBU 202 .
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SBU 204 - Principles of Finance (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Basic financial concepts and application; types of financial assets; local, state, and federal levels.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters and OBC session 4.
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SBU 205 - Federal Taxation of Individuals (Business) 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the Internal Revenue Code as it affects individuals and sole proprietorships. Designed to develop basic competence in tax research, terminology, and tax calculation.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester and OBC session 1, even-numbered years.
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SBU 206 - Auditing (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Study of the procedures employed by certified public accountants and internal auditors in the examination of financial statements. Ethical, statistical, and theoretical aspects of auditing are examined in context of preparation of the auditor’s report.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester and OBC session 2, odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite: SBU 203 .
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SBU 220 - Principles of Marketing (Business) 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to basic marketing functions including product/service planning, distribution activities, location, logistics, promotion strategies, sales, e-commerce, and pricing techniques. Ethical ramifications and problem-solving approaches of marketing.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters, and OBC session 1.
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SBU 225 - Sports Finance (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Basic theories in finance and accounting applied to managerial control of sports organizations. Includes forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, budgeting, feasibility studies, and economic impact studies.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SBU 230 - Sport Facility Management (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to facility management topics: operations and financing, construction and renovation, responsibilities of facility manager, facility maintenance, and facility law.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SBU 235 - Small Venture Planning and Finance (Business) 3 Credit(s)
The components of the business plan and elements of operational and strategic planning as they relate to the small business, basic financial concepts, and the application in a small business environment.
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SBU 240 - International Business (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to international business, focusing on the historical development of international trade, finance, the emergence of the multinational corporation, and conceptual frameworks within which businesses operate.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters and OBC sessions 1 and 3.
Writing Intensive course.
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SBU 245 - Sports Governance (Business) 1 Credit(s)
Guide to the practical application of governance principles for amateur and professional sports organizations operating at the community, state, and national levels. Presents a balanced view between accepted practices and what contemporary research evidence tells us about a range of governance principles and practices.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall semester.
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SBU 255 - Entrepreneurial Mindset (Business) 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the entrepreneurial mindset: how entrepreneurs think and act, search for innovative ideas, select the best ones, and then turn their ideas into opportunities. The focus is on entrepreneurship as a process. Topics include entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Fee.
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SBU 260 - Leadership in Healthcare Settings (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Students explore various concepts and theories of leadership and how these might be applied to and impact management functions in health care settings. Discussed are leadership versus management skills, team development, systems theory, organizational culture, and the role of the middle manager.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC session 1.
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SBU 261 - Contemporary Issues in Healthcare (Business) 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the challenges facing the contemporary health care system and its managers. It focuses on the increasing complexity of the health care system, the underlying forces affecting health care outcomes, and the rapid proliferation of health care resources.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC session 3.
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SBU 262 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Students become familiar with the legal and ethical issues in the delivery of health care services and the social environment in which health care is provided. In addition to aspects of the law pertaining to negligence, contracts, consents, confidentiality, risk management and medical research, students investigate the implications of demographics, the socioeconomic status of patients, and health insurance/payment policies.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC session 2.
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SBU 270 - Gender Issue in the Workplace (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Business, social, and economic implications of gender differences in the U.S. work force. Guidelines relevant to the demand for women in managerial and other professional positions. Treats such topics as sexual harassment, assertiveness training, and personal economics.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester and OBC session 5.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement.
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SBU 280 - Personal Financial Planning (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Learn financial literacy concepts, money management, tax strategies, savings planning, consumer credit, retirement and estate planning, insurance strategies, applications of personal finance practice to real-life scenarios.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SBU 285 - Cost Accounting (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 295 - Human Resource Management (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Study of personnel and human resources; conflict resolution techniques; structuring job descriptions and specifications; recruiting and interviewing methods; compensation evaluation; employee and labor relations situations; training and development activities; benefits management; international implementations; human resource information systems.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester and OBC sessions 1 and 3.
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SBU 301 - Advanced Accounting (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Study of business combinations; joint ventures and branches; consolidated financial statements; segment reporting; interim statements; financial reporting by multinational companies; bankruptcy and corporate reorganization.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester and OBC session 2.
Prerequisite: SBU 203 .
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SBU 302 - Financial Statement Analysis (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Application of financial and accounting information. Topics include ratio analysis, financial projections, working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, planning and management, and dividend policy.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SBU 202 or SBU 305 .
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SBU 304 - Introduction to Forensic Accounting (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to forensic and investigative accounting. Topics include fraud detection in financial reporting, fraudulent financial statements, employee fraud, money laundering, transnational financial flows, and cybercrime management.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester and OBC session 3, even-numbered years..
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SBU 305 - Corporate Finance (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Analysis of financial problems in the life cycle of the corporation, cash budgets, financing fixed and working capital requirements, capital budgeting, cost of capital, ratio analysis, and dividend policy.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Writing Intensive course.
Prerequisite: SBU 204 .
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SBU 315 - International Marketing (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Global marketing management analysis, sources of information, decision-making. Emphasis on learning and adapting to cultural areas and issues. International marketing functions: product, including development strategies; distribution considerations; promotion, including advertising activities; pricing concerns.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: Juniors or seniors only.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement.
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SBU 321 - Sports Marketing (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Examines the application of the principles of promotion and marketing to the sport and fitness industry including the area of professional sports, corporate fitness, college/high school athletics, clubs, and resorts.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SBU 220 .
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SBU 324 - Information Technology Management (Business) 3 Credit(s)
An in-depth introduction to the concepts of information systems and how they impact organizations of all sizes. Complex topics needed by global businesses such as financial and ERP systems, infrastructure, e-commerce and secure application development will be discussed.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SBU 330 - Professional Selling (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Study and practice of the basics of personal selling, preselling activities, the selling process, responsibilities, and special types of selling. Strong emphasis on the communications function of selling.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, even-numbered years, and OBC session 2.
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SBU 331 - Healthcare Information Systems (Business) 3 Credit(s)
This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to participate in the design, selection, implementation and use of clinical and administrative information systems. It familiarizes the students with new and emerging software applications in the health care field.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC session 3, even-numbered years.
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SBU 332 - H R Mgmt in Healthcare Environment (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Conveys the principles of human resource management in the health care environment. Emphasizes management techniques such as interviewing, training, performance evaluation, compensation, and benefits. Addresses trends in human resource management in the health care arena.
Credits: 3.
Prerequisite: SBU 295 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: OBC session 2, odd-numbered years.
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SBU 333 - Healthcare Ethics (Business) 3 Credit(s)
A study of ethical choices in organizations, accountability in government, respect for human rights, and responsibility for contemporary life choices. Ethical theories and personal values are examined through readings and analysis of situations in organizations.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC session 4, odd-numbered years.
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SBU 334 - Budgeting and Finance in Healthcare (Business) 3 Credit(s)
This course explores financial management functions at the department level. It focuses on budgeting and cost analysis for department-level operations and the accounting for capital expenditures.
Credits: 3.
Prerequisite: SBU 201 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: OBC session 3, odd-numbered years.
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SBU 335 - Student Run Enterprise (Business) 3 Credit(s)
The course is designed as an experiential learning process where students work together to create and manage real companies. Student Run Enterprise (SRE) is designed to move beyond business theory. Students work collaboratively in starting and operating an SRE. Students establish their own service mission and business objectives, design and staff organizations, and develop financial and operational controls systems.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
Permission required.
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SBU 336 - Healthcare Marketing (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Students will explore the specific techniques involved in marketing to the public health care programs. Traditional methods of marketing will be explored in addition to the use of social media as a health care marketing tool.
Credits: 3.
Prerequisite: SBU 220 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: OBC session 4, odd-numbered years.
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SBU 340 - Business Law I (Business) 3 Credit(s)
An intensive analysis of contract, utilizing the case method of study. The study of agency and partnership, with emphasis on the essential contractual nature of these fields.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester and OBC session 2.
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SBU 342 - Business Law II (Business) 3 Credit(s)
A continuation of SBU340, with emphasis on the case method of study. Administrative law, securities and corporate takeover, bankruptcy, antitrust, and regulations for different business entities are discussed.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester and OBC session 4.
Prerequisite: SBU 340 .
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SBU 343 - Sports Law (Business) 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the legal issues related to the administration and management of athletic and physical education programs. Critical issues include the broad area of negligence; event and facility management; participant eligibility; the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution; intentional torts; product liability; and contracts. The concept of risk management is emphasized throughout the course.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
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SBU 344 - International Business Laws (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 345 - Employee/Labor Rels & Negotiations (Business) 3 Credit(s)
History and development of management labor relations. Special emphasis on the legal environment in which employee and labor relations issues exist. HR negotiation techniques.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester, evenings only and OBC session 3, odd-numbered years.
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SBU 346 - Talent Acquisition (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Focuses on core processes of human resource planning, internal & external recruitment, job analysis, selection; the ways talent acquisition helps a firm gain a competitive advantage. The course should be of interest to those who plan a career in the field of HR management, and to those who plan careers in any field where recruitment, selection of people is a part of job responsibilities. The significance of a diverse workforce; impact upon company strategy.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester and OBC as needed.
Prerequisite: SBU 180 and SBU 295
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SBU 348 - Consumer Behavior (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Qualitative and quantitative analyses of the behavior of consumers; a marketing consideration of the contributions of economics, psychology, and the behavioral disciplines to consumer behavior.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Spring semester
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SBU 355 - Ethics and Social Entrepreneurship (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to ethical issues in business: moral standards, principles, and value systems in the business world. Ethical issues provide foundation for understanding connected with policies about products and customers, employees, technology, and the environment. Social entrepreneurship is about creating and leading organizations and companies that strive to advance social change through innovative solutions.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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SBU 357 - Project and Team Management (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Provides an overview and practical application of the Project Management discipline relative to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) with an emphasis on designing, staffing, and managing project teams.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SBU 295 .
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SBU 361 - Discrimination Inequality, Economic (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 362 - Global Workforce (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 363 - Money and Capital Markets (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 365 - Special Topics in Entrepreneurship (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Course varies as determined by faculty interest or student need. Introduces the growth of special interest entrepreneurs that are launching and managing businesses in the U.S. and globally. Explores options and resources for entrepreneurial youth, women, minorities, immigrants, microenterprises, veterans, family-owned, and other distinctive entities, such as lifestyle, technology, or inventors. Explores the advantages and unique challenges they face and their impact on shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester, even-numbered years.
Prerequisite: SBU 255 .
Repeatable for credit.
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SBU 366 - Non-Profit & Government Accounting 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to the accounting and financial reporting of government and not-for-profit entities. Topics include the financial reporting standards for state and local governments, the federal government, and not-for-profit organizations.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SBU 203 .
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SBU 367 - Operations and Supply Chain Mgmt (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Provides an introduction to operations and supply chain management concepts, tools and techniques in service and manufacturing organizations. The course will utilize a value chain approach to identify, measure, and optimize overall business operations.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Junior standing or higher.
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SBU 371 - Talent Development: Train, Org Dev (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Theory and practice of training, retraining, and developing employees and managers. Determining needs, organizing resources, designing and conducting training and development programs, preparing evaluation, workplace follow-up, business change, career and performance management. Experience with technology, team development, empowerment, and international applications.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, odd-numbered years, and OBC session 4, odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite: SBU 180 .
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SBU 372 - Human Resource Management Capstone (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Builds upon prior human resource course work. Study includes: compensation and benefit administration; employee and labor relations; international issues; employee training and development issues; ethical considerations.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, odd-numbered years, and OBC session 2, odd-numbered years.
Prerequisites: SBU 180 and SBU 295 .
Pre/Corequisite: SBU 204 .
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SBU 378 - International Finance (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 388 - Corp, Partnership & Non-Profit Tax (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 390 - Seminar for Entrepreneurs (Business) 3 Credit(s)
In this capstone course students are given the opportunity to develop their own business plan. A program of guest speakers is coordinated to aid in these projects.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, odd-numbered years, evenings only.
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SBU 405 - Capstone Healthcare Administration (Business) 3 Credit(s)
The course provides a culminating experience for students completing the Healthcare Administration program. Emphasis will be placed on giving the students an opportunity to integrate the study of Healthcare Administration in to their own professional development and to see how their course of study integrates into the Liberal Arts curriculum. The students will also be given an opportunity to explore the community aspects of health care delivery systems.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC session 2, odd-numbered years.
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SBU 430 - Internship (Business) 0 Credit(s)
A concurrent, bi-weekly, on-campus seminar is also required which assists with the integration of theory, research, and practice. The seminar does not count toward the total hour requirement of the internship. Students are expected to participate 12 to 15 hours per week at an approved internship site; a minimum of 120 hours for accounting majors and 240 hours for business majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer.
Repeatable for credit.
Permission required.
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SBU 435 - Client Focus Special Topics (Business) 3 Credit(s)
This special topics course covers emerging topics, policies, practices, and issues surrounding client- and people-focused business topics.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring and summer.
Prerequisite: SBU 180 .
Repeatable for credit. Students may repeat for additional credit only if the topic is different from the one the student originally took.
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SBU 451 - Quantitative Business Methods (Business) 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of quantitative tools and approaches used in business, building from a previous statistical base. Family of techniques for applied statistics include time series analysis, simple and multiple linear regressions, forecasting techniques, and optimization. The course will help students appreciate the relevance of such quantitative analysis to everyday business decision making.
Credits: 3.
When Ofered: Fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: SMA 129 or SSS 250 .
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SBU 452 - Compensation, Benefits & Engagement (Business) 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to acquaint students with an understanding of compensation issues and the role compensation has in providing companies with a competitive advantage. Compensation systems that are aligned with a company’s strategic goals provide a company an edge over competitors, whereas compensation practices that are designed and implemented haphazardly can undermine a company’s ability to compete in its industry. The course examines merit pay, seniority pay, pay equity within the organization and the industry’s market, international pay issues, legal and discretionary benefits, and executive compensation.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester and OBC as needed.
Prerequisite: SBU 295 and junior, senior status.
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SBU 453 - Investment and Portfolio Analysis (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Learn advanced methods of analyzing and valuing both debt and equity securities, as well as theories and techniques for combining assets into efficient portfolios; financial instruments; mutual funds; bonds; equity valuation; risk and return; Capital Asset Pricing Market Model.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall even-numbered years.
Prerequisite:SBU 204 and SBU 451 .
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SBU 454 - Transnational Corporation (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 455 - Sales Force Management Strategies (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 456 - Business Process Improvement (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 457 - Marketing Research (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 465 - Integrative Seminar (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Culminating experience for business administration majors. Study of small business development and the issues related to the basic elements of economics, finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, and the business plan. Students utilize analytical and delivery skills in formal team presentations. Seniors only.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer and OBC sessions 1 and 3.
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SBU 470 - Sports Leadership and Coaching (Business) 3 Credit(s)
Provides an understanding of leadership from multiple angles and perspectives. Explores the different ways leadership has been defined and studied over the last century. Discusses similarities and contradictions among the most common leadership theories and the way that leadership has been exercised in athletic contexts. Examines leadership as exemplified by leaders in and out of the sports industry as well as the relationship between leadership and coaching. This is the capstone course for the sports management program.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SBU 471 - Forecast & Capital Budgeting (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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SBU 472 - Global Transportation & Logistics (Business) 3 Credit(s)
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