BBA 300 Management, Leadership, & Professional Development(3 credits/7 weeks) Management techniques and their application to the development of improved managerial effectiveness are studied in this course. Topics include the management of individual and professional priorities, management theory and functions, decision-making, work group effectiveness, and professional and personal development topics such as self-assessment, leadership dimensions, professional presence, and networking.

BBA 303 Executive Communication Techniques(3 credits/5 weeks) This course examines the critical role of communication within contemporary business organizations, with particular emphasis on written communication. Basic principles of effective writing are reviewed and applied to business letters, memos, reports, and other forms of business communication. Strategies for communicating clearly, concisely, and effectively in order to meet business objectives are stressed.

BBA 306 Financial Accounting for Managers(3 credits/8 weeks) This course is an overview of the fundamentals of financial accounting, as well as the identification, measurement, and reporting of the financial effects of economic events on enterprises. Financial information is examined from the perspective of effective management decision making, with special emphasis on the planning and control responsibilities of practicing managers. The course also explores the acquisition, analysis, and reporting of accounting information, examined from the perspective of effective management decision making, with special emphasis on financial statement analysis.

BBA 305 Business Law & the Legal Environment(3 credits/6 weeks) This course examines, analyzes, and applies the nature, formation, and system of law in the United States to the modern business environment. Topics include consumer protection, environmental regulation, contracts, labor relations and employment, torts and intellectual property.

BBA 309 Managerial Accounting for Managers(3 credits/8 weeks) This course focuses on the management functions of planning, controlling and decision-making, and how accounting information aids a manager in performing these functions. Topics include cost classifications, job costing, process costing, activity-based costing, cost-volume profit analysis, budgeting, variable costing, relevant cost, and the contribution approach to decision-making.

BBA 307 Managing Human Resources(3 credits/5 weeks) This is a study of the role of human resource management as a staff function within the organization. Human resource management functions of recruitment, interviewing, manpower planning, wage and salary administration, management development, and motivation are examined. An investigation of the interpersonal relationships of employees in the organizational setting is also considered. Topics include legal aspects of human resource management, employee-employer relations, employee benefits and service, and training and development programs.

BBA 407 Management & Business Ethics(3 credits/5 weeks) This course examines the impact of business on society. Ethical systems are studied and applied to business and public policy issues.

BBA 400 Macroeconomics for Managers(3 credits/5 weeks) This course provides a foundation in the principles of macroeconomics in relation to the behavior of the economy as a whole. The course blends macroeconomic theory with practical applications.

BBA 402 Microeconomics for Managers(3 credits/5 weeks) This course provides a basic foundation in the principles of microeconomics in relation to the behavior of individual units in the economy and the study of individual units in relation to the economic system as a whole. The course blends theory with practical applications, developing a framework for managers to use in making business decisions.

BBA 310 Production & Operations Management(3 credits/6 weeks) This course will provide insight to managers in all functional areas on the production and operation side of a business. Most principles studied will apply to all business enterprises, but special emphasis will be given to manufacturing companies. Topics covered will include material management, inventory control, quality control, production scheduling, plant layout, and the effective utilization of labor to achieve profitable and efficient operations. Prerequisite: BBA 308 Data Development and Analysis, or equivalent course.

BBA 403 Current Issues in Marketing(3 credits/5 weeks) The role of marketing within the organization is analyzed in this course. The factors affecting consumer behavior, the development of marketing strategies, and the recognition of marketing variables are examined. Topics include marketing strategy planning, pricing policy, international marketing, marketing opportunity analysis, new product development and product life cycles.

BBA 404 Financial Management(3 credits/6 weeks) This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of financial administration. The areas of study include the development of financial thought, financial decisions and risk-return relationships, tax implications for business, financial analysis tools, working capital management, the determination of long term sources of capital, the use of funds, a firm's financial structure, cost of capital, leverage, internal financing mechanisms, and long-term financing policies.

BBA 405 Topics in International Business(3 credits/5 weeks) In today's rapidly changing global environment, understanding the balance between business and culture can often mean the difference between success and failure for a company. This course will explore internationalization of markets and competition for both small proprietorships and large corporations. Topics include the organization design and global operations, problems involved in establishing overseas markets, financing production abroad, legal restrictions, foreign and domestic tax complications and theories of world trade.

BBA 425 Management Information Systems(3 credits/5 weeks) This course provides understanding of the role of the computer as a tool used for business. Students will focus on the application of information systems in organizations and functional areas; and the use of computer resources for problem-solving. This course will prepare students to recognize the information needs of management, information technology used by various business subsystems, and how technology can be utilized for competitive advantage. Prerequisite: CIS 100 Computer Technology: Issues and Applications or equivalent course.

BBA 435 Strategic Planning & Policy Analysis(3 credits/8 weeks) This capstone course investigates and discusses problems, policies, responsibilities, and ethics in business management and strategic planning. A major course outcome is the development of a case by each Study Team. All other courses in the program must be completed before this course.