Course Descriptions
Accounting
ACCT281 Financial Accounting
Emphasizes basic concepts and their application in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation, and analysis of financial statements. Course procedures will include group interaction, written assignments, and written examinations. Credit 3 hours.
ACCT283 Managerial Accounting
The study of accounting in terms of management’s information requirements. Emphasizes the use of accounting information to assist management in planning, analyzing and implementing business decisions and activities. Course procedures include group interaction, written assignments, completion of cases and written examinations. Prerequisite: ACCT 281. Credit 3 hours.
ACCT330 Accounting/Financial Information Systems
A study of the concepts of information systems, their design and operation and the relationship of these concepts to the economic information requirements, information flows, decision criteria and control mechanisms in the business organization. Course procedures include group interaction, written assignments, completion of cases and papers and written examinations. Prerequisite: ACCT 283. Credit 3 hours.
ACCT331 Not-for-Profit Accounting
An expansion of accounting concepts and practices relating specifically to not-for-profit and governmental entities. Course procedures include group interaction, written assignments, completion of papers and cases and written examinations. Prerequisite: ACCT 283. Credit 3 hour.
ACCT383 Federal Income Taxation of Individuals
An introductory federal income taxation course specifically focused on individual taxation. Focus will be on the fundamental concepts, the mastery of which provides a permanent frame of reference for future study of advanced tax topics. The course will stress that an understanding of taxation is not only relevant but critical to the student’s success in the business world. Prerequisite: ACCT283. Credit 3 hours.
ACCT385 Federal Income Taxation of Businesses
Emphasis will be on discussing and recognizing the major tax issues inherent in business and financial transactions. Focus will be on the fundamental concepts, the mastery of which provides a permanent frame of reference for future study of advanced tax topics. The course will stress that an understanding of taxation is not only relevant but critical to the student’s success in the business world. Prerequisite: ACCT 283. Credit 3 hours.
ACCT386 Cost Accounting
The use of accounting information to assist management in planning, analyzing and operational control in contemporary business contexts. Course procedures include group interaction, written assignments, completion of papers and cases and written examinations. Prerequisite: ACCT 283. Credit 3 hours.
ACCT391 Intermediate Accounting 1
A thorough study of conceptual and technical aspects of financial accounting and reporting. Emphasizes recognition and measurement problems of income determination and balance sheet presentation. Course procedures include group interaction, written assignments, completion of papers and cases and written examinations. Prerequisite: ACCT 283. Credit 3 hours.
ACCT392 Intermediate Accounting 2
A continuation of 391. Course procedures include group interaction, written assignments, completion of papers and cases and written examinations. Prerequisite: ACCT 391. Credit 3 hours.
ACCT445 Auditing
A study of the auditor’s attest function, including auditing standards and procedures, independence, legal responsibilities, codes of ethical conduct and evaluation of accounting systems and internal control. Course procedures include group interaction, written assignments, completion of cases and papers and written examinations. Prerequisite: ACCT 283. Credit 3 hours.
ACCT446 Advanced Accounting
An expansion of accounting concepts and practices relating to consolidation of statements and partnerships. Course procedures include group interaction, written assignments, completion of cases and papers and written examinations. Prerequisite: ACCT392. Credit 3 hours.
Business
BUS 115 Business Basics
This class is an exploration of college life and a true transition course that gives opportunities to learn life-long skills for college and for life. The student will explore career options based on proven personality and career surveys, learn time management, study and test-taking skills, Microsoft Office basics, and investigate real world scenarios such as taxes, loans, house hunting, car buying, relationships, marriage, and spiritual identity. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 120 Ethics, Society and Business
This course is designed to assess how business affects our individual and social lives, and ask what role business and its values play in our society as a whole. Students will examine issues and conflicts that typically arise in business and have moral aspects to them, such as the way employers treat their employees; relations between employees and their employers; and the ways businesses treat their competitors, their customers, their society, and even their environment. Students will develop an understanding of various moral theories including the utilitarianism of Mill, the Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle, the deontological ethics of Kant, and Rawl’s Theory of Justice. Students will develop critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills as they analyze, evaluate and discuss current ethical issues in society and business. Students will enhance their writing skills as they articulate a specific position on a specific ethical issue. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 125 Introduction to Safety
This course introduces most facets of the practice of safety including basic safety practices, incident causal factors and preventative measures. It identifies current trends and stresses the latest thinking in the health, safety and environmental field. While the course provides a foundation for required coursework, it also addresses additional topics relevant to the future EHS professional. Of particular importance are the aspects of business activities that have an influence on the practice of safety, more importantly, the success of safety management. This includes recognized consensus standards that drive quality, environmental management, occupational health and safety management, sustainability and risk management. The course promotes safety beyond compliance since regulations represent minimum requirements. Finally, the course is relevant not only to EHS majors, but also to all business and science majors as they could well find themselves in a direct or peripheral safety leadership role. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 130 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
This course is designed to create an experiential learning environment to present the concept of organizing, managing, and assuming the risk of a business or enterprise. In a practical learning environment, special attention will be given to creating entrepreneurial ideas using a business project logic model. Special emphasis will be given to entrepreneurial action designed to transform lives and create a more sustainable world. The course includes the development and delivery of an entrepreneurial presentation based on the project logic model. The coursework requires extensive exploration into entrepreneurial careers and the development of fundamental skills that enhance the opportunity to find an entrepreneurial career. The coursework requires working in teams, case studies, oral presentations, and group interaction. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 225 Emergency Preparedness
This course will cover the planning and mitigation needed to effectively prepare, prevent and respond to various workplace emergencies to protect employees, the public and the environment. Specific plans will include fire prevention and protection plans, emergency action plans, preparedness, prevention and contingency plans, workplace security plans, violence prevention/active shooter plans, transportation security plans, and business continuity plans. Students will also learn about homeland security recommendations and procedures including the Incident Command Systems and the National Incident Management System. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 230 Personal Financial Planning
This course explores personal financial planning topics pertinent to the success of managing one’s personal finances. The aim of this course is to provide an introductory knowledge of budgeting, taxes, consumer assets, consumer credit, insurance, investment options, and retirement/estate planning. This course will be taught primarily via lecture and through experiential learning opportunities. Students will be assigned weekly readings and personal assignments. Students are expected to participate in group discussions regarding financial planning topics and personal experience. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 318 Quantitative Methods for Business
An introduction to the quantitative reasoning required in business and economics. The course includes the study of basic algebraic functions, differential calculus, descriptive measures, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing with emphasis on applied problems in business and economics. Additional topics may include linear programming techniques, linear and multiple regression analyses and the introduction of structural modeling techniques in the solution of business problems. The coursework requires extensive research, case studies, oral and written presentations and group interaction. Prerequisites: MATH 110 and 215. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 322 Management
Course is designed to establish a foundation of sound management skills for future business leaders. Managing communication, people, quality, and economic change will highlight this human resource development process. Course procedures include oral and written communication, group interaction, and major presentations. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 324 Digital Marketing
Course is designed to explore the basic concept of digital marketing. Included in this process will be branding, social media, and digital content strategy. Course procedures include group projects, individual presentations and creating of content across multiple mediums. Case studies and guest speakers will also be integrated into the course content. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 325 Marketing
Product concepts, from idea to delivery to the ultimate consumer, will be examined. Also included will be pricing, promotion, distribution, and planning for the marketing effort. Emphasis on being an informed consumer included. Course procedures include oral and written communications, group interaction in class, and group project. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 326 Investments
The course covers the principles of securities analysis and valuation from the perspectives of the individual and institutional investor. Emphasis is placed on portfolio theory and modern philosophies of portfolio analysis and selection. Topics include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, derivatives, international trading, and the organization and functions of the securities markets and the SEC. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 327 Consumer Behavior
A study of the buyer’s information acquisition, evaluation, purchasing and post-purchasing evaluation process. Emphasis is placed upon social psychological theories and their implications on the understanding and prediction of consumers’ behavior. The student will apply behavioral science concepts to the problems of planning, pricing and promotion decision. Prerequisites: BUS 325. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 328 Organizational Behavior
Individual and work group behavior in organizations. Exercises in the dynamics of power, developing leadership, facilitating quality and change, and interpersonal communication skills will be emphasized. Course procedures include oral and written communications, group interaction in class, and a major presentation. Cross-listed with Psychology. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 329 Money and Banking
The course topics include the study of contemporary money and banking concepts including the role of money in the domestic and world economies, government regulation of the money supply, banking systems and the role of the Federal Reserve Bank. The course may include guest speakers, case studies, extensive research and development of oral and written presentations and group interaction. Prerequisite: ECON 102. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 331 Risk Management
The course covers the concepts of risk and risk management, what insurance is and how it is distributed to the public, essential insurance terms and concepts, various insurance products, the importance of risk management and insurance to business and society. The course will include guest speakers, a survey of career opportunities in risk management, case studies, oral and written presentations and group interaction. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 340 Professional Selling
This course is designed to examine sales as a key element in the marketing mix which creates a proactive response with customers. The problem-solving approach which increases productivity and organizational effectiveness will be discussed in detail. Course procedures include oral and written communications, group interaction in class, and major presentations. Prerequisite: BUS 325. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 350 Business Law
This course is a study of legal concepts applicable to business, including forms of business organization, legal aspects of organizing and operating a business, the Uniform Commercial Code, contracts, commercial paper, secured transactions, antitrust law, consumer protection, torts, criminal business law, social and political influences, management rights, powers, and responsibilities, and a brief overview of the structure of the judicial system. Prerequisite: BUS 322. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 375 Human Resources Management
This course covers the general functions of human resources management as applied to today’s corporations and entities. It presents human resource management concepts and analytical methods of handling problems in manufacturing and service operations. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 376 Introduction to Environmental Law
This course will cover the various federal and state regulations pertaining to protection of the environment. Different applications of these regulations will be covered as well as discussion of best practice compliance methodologies. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 377 Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
This course will cover the overall responsibilities an organization has for complying with the pertinent regulations from OSHA, DOT, EPA and state agencies. Different strategies used for hazardous materials management will be discussed including safety programs and management systems. Students will learn about the important physical and chemical properties that affect chemical behavior and used in the classification of hazardous materials by different agencies and organizations. Topics will include but are not limited to hazard communication and GHS, safe transportation of hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, hazardous substance reporting, process safety, aboveground and belowground storage, and spill prevention, ISO 14001 and Responsible Care programs. The course promotes safety beyond compliance since regulations represent minimum requirements. Finally, the course is relevant not only to EHS majors, but also to all business and science majors as they could well find themselves in a direct or peripheral safety leadership role. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 378 Construction Safety
This course will cover the compliance responsibilities an organization has under the OSHA Construction Industry regulations and the safety challenges construction activities present to organizations. The focus of the course will be the regulations found in 29 CFR 1926 – OSHA Construction Industry. Topics covered will include but not limited to: caught-in or between hazards, crane operations, electricity, excavations, fall protection, flammable liquids, fleet safety, hand and power tools, lock-out – hazardous energy, rigging, scaffolds, stairways and ladders, struck-by hazards, welding and cutting, workplace violence and security. The course promotes safety beyond compliance since regulations represent minimum requirements. Finally, the course is relevant not only to EHS majors, but also to all business and science majors as they could well find themselves in a direct or peripheral safety leadership role. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 379 Regulatory Compliance
This course will cover the overall responsibilities an organization has for complying with OSHA and other regulatory authorities such as DOT, EPA, and State agencies. Different strategies used for safety management will be discussed including safety programs and management systems, ISO 45001 in particular. The focus of the course will be the regulations found in 29 CFR 1910 – OSHA General Industry. Topics covered will include but not limited to: bloodborne pathogens, confined spaces, powered industrial trucks, hazard communication, hazardous materials, health hazards, hearing conservation, machine guarding, material handling, personal protective equipment, process safety management, respiratory protection, and walking-working surfaces. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 380 Injury and Damage Incidents
This course will cover best practices for injury and accident reporting for organizations. A well-crafted and implemented injury and accident reporting plan can be a major contributor to successful financial management in regards to loss prevention. Topics will include personal protective equipment, process safety management, hazard communication, walking-working surfaces, hearing conservation, machine guarding, health hazards, among others. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 390 Operations Management
The use of quantitative methods in the decision-making process. Topics include regression analysis, forecasting, linear programming, quality control and continuous improvement, and scheduling. Course procedures include quantitative methods. Prerequisites: MATH 110, or consent of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 395 Corporate Finance
An introduction to the long-term and short-term investing and financing decisions required in the financial management of a business. Course procedures include quantitative methods, oral and written communications, group interaction in class, and a major presentation. Prerequisite: ACCT 281 or consent of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 401 Advanced Business Law
This course is a study of legal topics relating to business, including internet law, creditor-debtor relations, bankruptcy, legal business entities, agency law, employment discrimination, consumer protection, immigration, and antitrust laws. Recommended as preparation for the Kansas Certified Public Accountant Licensing Examination. Prerequisite: BUS 350. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 424 Market Research
The objective of the course is to provide a fundamental understanding of market research methods employed by organizations. The course is aimed at the manager who is the ultimate user of the research and thus is responsible for determining the scope and direction of research conducted. We will cover the types of research design, techniques of data collection and data analysis. The course is broadly structured to follow the steps in the market research process including problem definition, research design (exploratory, descriptive and causal), data collection methods, questionnaire design and attitude measurement, sampling schemes, basic data analysis and communicating research findings. Both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of market research will be covered. The course will emphasize extensive group project work. Prerequisite: BUS 325 and MATH215. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 425 International Business
An overview of business practices worldwide. Focus on how U.S. managers can effectively manage a business enterprise outside the U.S. Course procedures include oral and written communications, group project, and major presentation. Prerequisite: BUS 322. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 432 Marketing Strategy
The emphasis in this course is on strategic marketing analysis and planning and integration of marketing concepts into a strategic planning framework. Concepts and methods for the strategic analysis of product-market definition, segmentation, product positioning and new product planning are examples of individual subjects that are covered. The students will apply concepts to realistic marketing problems through marketing simulations and/or case studies that capture the dynamics of the marketing environment. Students will learn how to identify markets, assess company strengths and weaknesses, target market segments, analyze competition and develop specific functional strategies in such areas as product development, pricing, distribution and promotion. Prerequisites: BUS 322 and 325. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 435 Management Decision Making
This course teaches practical decision-making methodologies, aids students in identifying common pitfalls in everyday thought processes, and examines both successful and unsuccessful business leaders and the decisions that helped to determine the fate of their business endeavors. The course is taught primarily through lecture and discussion, utilizing some group work for various assignments. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 437 Professional and Business Ethics
An approach to the ethical challenges of a modern business society. The course will utilize the expertise of professionals working in the various areas of business as well as the moral reasoning of ethicists. Course procedures include oral and written communications, group interaction in class, group project, and a major presentation. Cross-listed with Philosophy. Credit 3 hours.
BUS 459 Practicum in Business
Students will gain foundational experience necessary for working in a professional office setting. Assignments are on campus and the emphasis will vary to include sales, book keeping, and events management. Site supervision will be provided by the college officer charged with oversight of office operations. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Credit 3 to 5 hours.
BUS 460 Internship in Business
Internships are offered in an area of the student's interest such as (but not limited to) working in a bank. Internships take place off campus and are supervised by a business manager. Site visits from a faculty member in the Business department are normally included. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Credit 6 to 14 hours.
BUS 495 Entrepreneurship
Students will prepare a complete business plan for an organization they may wish to start. There will be emphasis on the structural, legal, and financial aspects of entrepreneurship. The course explores sources of information, common start-up problems and methods for analyzing situations for profitable entry. The course will include guest speakers, visits to existing small businesses and start-ups, case studies, and class discussions. Students will prepare oral and written presentations and engage in group activities. Extensive outside research and networking required. This class is designed to help students jump-start their careers and put their education into practice. Prerequisites: BUS 130, 322, 325, 395, ACCT 281 and 283 (exceptions allowed with consent of instructor). Credit 3 hours.
BUS 497 Business Strategy and Policy/Capstone
Focus on problem-solving, creative solutions, and brainstorming, using guided intuitive processes to reach group conclusions on given entrepreneurial dilemmas. Course procedures include quantitative methods, oral and written communications, group interaction in class, group project, and major presentation. Prerequisites: BUS 322, 325, 395, ACCT 281 and 283 (exceptions allowed with consent of instructor). Credit 3 hours.
Economics
ECON101 Principles of Microeconomics
A theory- and issues-oriented approach to the study of economics. Basic economic principles and tools introduced and developed through study of important social issues including inflation, unemployment, poverty, discrimination, crime, environmental quality and other contemporary topics. Develops the economist’s approach to social problems and evaluates the contribution of economics to their solution. Course procedures include quantitative methods, oral and written communications, and group interaction in class. Credit 3 hours.
ECON102 Principles of Macroeconomics
A theory- and issues-oriented approach to economics. Systematically develops the elementary principles of the determination of income, employment, output, economic growth, government spending, taxation, and international trade. Course procedures include quantitative methods, oral and written communications, and group interaction in class. Credit 3 hours.
ECON334 Environmental Economics
The course emphasizes balancing our concerns for the economy and individual rights with the ecosystem and community values. Issues such as: sustainable economic growth and technology, values that drive the ecological debate, perspectives on work, leisure and philosophy of life will be addressed. The conflict between the desire for personal freedom and the need for community/global responsibilities will be rationalized by the examination of a comprehensive economic model. Credit 3 hours.
Sport Management
SPMG220 Introduction to Sport Management
This course is designed to provide an overview of the structure of the sports industry and to highlight the scope and variety of career opportunities in the area. The value of professional management to sports organization will also be emphasized. Attention will be given to the issues facing sport organizations and to the use of management techniques to solve business-related problems. The development of effective communication skills, both written and oral, will be emphasized through class presentations and written assignments. Credit 3 hours.
SPMG344 Sport Marketing
Course is designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of the unique aspects of marketing as related to sport. Credit 3 hours.
SPMG421 Sport Management Capstone
This course is designed as the culminating experience in the Sport Management program and may include individual research or an approved internship. Credit 3 hours.
