C. Description of Revisions
Business Administration Major Program Changes
Present / Proposed / notesB.S. MAJOR - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
66 S.H. (No Minor Required) / B.S. MAJOR - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
66 S.H. (No Minor Required) / effective Fall 2010
College of Business Core Courses (39 S.H.) / new section
MATH 110 - Finite Mathematics OR above (3 S.H.) / relocated
ACCT 211 - Financial Accounting Principles (3 S.H.)) / relocated
ACCT 212 - Managerial Accounting Principles (3 S.H.) / relocated
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 S.H.) / relocated
ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 S.H.) / relocated
ECON 222 - Business Statistics OR STAT 210 (3 S.H.) / relocated, was BUSA 220
BUSA 291 - Legal Environment in Business (3 S.H.) / relocated
FIN 360 - Corporate Finance (3 S.H.) / relocated
MKTG 300 - Principles of Marketing (3 S.H.) / relocated
MIS 362 - Management Information Systems (3 S.H.) / relocated
MGMT 325 - Organizational Dynamics (3 S.H.) / relocated
MGMT 334 - Production & Operations Management (3 S.H.) / relocated, was OM 334
MGMT 495 - Strategic Management (3 S.H.) / relocated
Mathematics (3 S.H.)
MATH 110 - Finite Mathematics OR higher (3 S.H.)
Required Courses (51 S.H.) / Required Courses (15 S.H.) / revised
Accounting (6 S.H.)
ACCT 211 - Financial Accounting Principles (3 S.H.) / relocated
ACCT 212 - Managerial Accounting Principles (3 S.H.) / relocated
Business Administration (12 S.H.) / Business Administration (3 S.H.) / revised
BUSA 220 - Business Statistics (3 S.H.) / relocated
BUSA 301 - Business Law I (3 S.H.) / replaced by BUSA 291, relocated
BUSA 311 - Business Law II (3 S.H.) / BUSA 311 Business Law II (3 S.H.)
BUSA 320 - Intermediate Business Statistics (3 S.H.) / replaced by MGMT 464
Management Information Systems (6 S.H. ) / Management Information Systems (3 S.H. ) / revised
MIS 202 - Microcomputers in Business (3 S.H.) / MIS 202 Microcomputers in Business (3 S.H.)
MIS 362 - Management Information Systems (3 S.H.) / relocated
Operations Management (3 S.H.) / removed
OM 334 - Production & Operations Management (3 S.H.) / now MGMT 334, relocated
Economics and Finance (9 S.H.)
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 S.H.) / relocated
ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 S.H.) / relocated
FIN 360 - Corporate Finance (3 S.H.) / relocated
Marketing (3 S.H.)
MKGT 300 - Principles of Marketing (3) / relocated
Management Requirements (12 S.H.) / Management Requirements (9 S.H.) / revised
MGMT 317 - Management of Human Resources (3 S.H.) / MGMT 317 - Management of Human Resources (3 S.H.)
MGMT 325 - Organizational Dynamics (3 S.H.) / relocated
MGMT 315 - Principles of Management(3 S.H.) or MGMT 355 International Business (3 S.H.) / MGMT 345 International Business (3 S.H.) / revised
MGMT 464 - Project Management (3 S.H.) / was OM 464, replaces
BUSA 320/ ECON 322
MGMT 495 - Strategic Management (3 S.H.) / relocated
Electives (12 S.H.)
Must be 300+ level courses
- Courses from the Department of Business Administration (6 S.H.)
- Courses from the College of Business (6 S.H.)
Must be 300+ level courses
- Courses from the Department of Business Administration (6 S.H.)
- Courses from the College of Business (6 S.H.)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS / notes
101 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Process (3 S .H.)
A study of the law as part of a liberal education. Included are historical background, court systems and jurisdiction, criminal and civil procedure, common law, statutory law, administrative law, contracts, torts, family law, alternate dispute resolution, and remedies. Not open to those having 15 or more credits in business. / 101 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Process (3 S .H.)
A study of the law as part of a liberal education. Included are historical background, court systems and jurisdiction, criminal and civil procedure, common law, statutory law, administrative law, contracts, torts, family law, alternate dispute resolution, and remedies. Not open to those having 15 or more credits in business.
106 - Introduction to Business (3 S.H.)
Develops broad, beginning understanding of business institutions, functions, practices and problems. Provides survey of basic national institution for non-majors. Not open to those having 15 or more credits in business. / 106 - Introduction to Business (3 S.H.)
Develops broad, beginning understanding of business institutions, functions, practices and problems. Provides survey of basic national institution for non-majors. Not open to those having 15 or more credits in business.
220 – Business Statistics (3 S.H.)
Elementary business statistics including descriptive measures, elementary probability,l sampling of distributions, and statistical inference. Competence in the use of Excel is necessary. Prerequisites: MATH 110, MATH 120, MATH 140, or instructor’s permission. Grade only. / moved to ECON, now ECON 222
291 - Legal Environment of Business (3 S.H.)
An introduction to the legal environment of business including dispute resolution systems and regulations affecting managerial decision making. Grade only. / 291 - Legal Environment of Business (3 S.H.)
An introduction to the legal environment of business including dispute resolution systems and regulations affecting managerial decision making. Grade only.
301 – Business Law I (3 S.H.)
Legal background, contracts, criminal law, bailments, carriers, agency torts, sales, and commercial paper. Grade only. / banked
311 - Business Law II (3 S.H.)
Partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy, secured transactions, real and personal property, trusts and estates, and antitrust, securities, insurance, trademark, copyright, employment law, wills and consumer protection. Prerequisite: BUSA 291 or instructor’s permission. Grade only. / 311 - Business Law II (3 S.H.)
Partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy, secured transactions, real and personal property, trusts and estates, and antitrust, securities, insurance, trademark, copyright, employment law, wills and consumer protection. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business, BUSA 291 and Junior standing; Prerequisites for non-College of business majors and minors:Junior standing, BUSA 291 and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
320 – Intermediate Business Statistics
A continuation of Business Statistics I, including Chi-Square Tests, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: BUSA 220 or instructor’s permission. Grade only. / moved to ECON, now ECON 322
321 – Applied Business Ethics (3 S.H.)
This course examines ethics within an organization and the pressures derived from societal and governmental expectations. Students will review and critique legislation and judicial opinions addressing the entire continuum of organizational activities through the use of case studies. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors:
Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / new course
326 - Business and the Future (3 S.H.)
Using mainly World Future Society materials, a combination of lectures, student presentations and discussion tries to stimulate a time-frame for strategic planning, longer than what is traditional for American managers, to enhance competitiveness, stimulate creative thinking and innovation, and in so doing, to broaden horizons and career potential of graduates. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status or instructor’s permission. Grade only. / 326 - Business and the Future (3 S.H.)
This course includes a combination of lectures, student presentations, selected readings, and discussion to stimulate students to look into the future and imagine what changes will be taking place. The objective is to enhance competitiveness, stimulate creative thinking and innovation and, in so doing, to broaden horizons and career potential of graduates. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing. Prerequisite for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
340 – Management Science (3 S.H.)
Quantitative analysis of management decision-making problems using a systematic and scientific approach. In particular, the focus is on application of quantitative and decision models including linear and dynamic programming, distribution and network models, inventory models, queuing theory, and Markov analysis and simulation. Prerequisite: BUSA 320 or instructor’s permission. Grade only. / moved to ECON, now ECON 340-Quantitative Analysis for Business and Economics
376 - Topics in Business (1-3 S.H.)
An analysis of current topics and issues relevant to the milieu of business. The subject matter to be offered each semester is announced in advance by the department. May be repeated as topics change. Grade only. / 376 - Topics in Business (1-3 S.H.)
An analysis of current topics and issues relevant to the milieu of business. The subject matter to be offered each semester is announced in advance by the department. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
398 - Internship (1-9 S.H.)
Credits will not be counted in Business Administration Major, but as general elective credits. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BUSA 399. P/NC only. / 398 - Internship (1-9 S.H.)
Credits will not be counted in Business Administration Major, but as general elective credits. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing, concurrent enrollment in BUSA 399. P/NC only. / revised prereq
399 - Internship Problems (3 S.H.)
Prerequisite: Courses that must be completed prior to an internship vary by program. See department for list of requirements. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Grade only. / 399 - Internship Project (3 S.H.)
Courses that must be completed prior to an internship vary by program. Prerequisites for Business Administration Internships: Admission to the College of Business, ACCT 212, ECON 202, MKTG 300, MIS 202, BUSA 291, MGMT 334 and ECON 222 and Junior standing. Prerequisites for Human Resource Management Internships: Admission to the College of Business, MGMT 317, MGMT 325, and two additional HRM courses (required and/or elective). See department website for additional information. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Grade only. / revised prereq
401 Insurance Law (3 S.H.)
A study of the sources of insurance law. Analysis of the contractual relationships as to the scope of the obligations of the parties, risks covered, performance and termination. Areas of insurance included are casualty liability, life, property, auto and group insurance among others. Prerequisite: BUSA 291. Grade only. / course banked
411 - International Business Law (3 S.H.)
A study of a variety of transnational business transactions and applicable legal regulations. Prerequisite: BUSA 291. Grade only. / 411 - International Business Law (3 S.H.)
A study of a variety of transnational business transactions and applicable legal regulations. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business, BUSA 291 and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: BUSA 291, Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
421 - Consumer Law (3 S.H.)
A study of the major issues affecting consumers. Included are sales practices, warranties, advertising, credit extension, rates and disclosure requirements, collections, remedies, and housing. Prerequisite: BUSA 291. Grade only. / 421 - Consumer Law (3 S.H.)
A study of the major issues affecting consumers. Included are sales practices, warranties, advertising, credit extension, rates and disclosure requirements, collections, remedies, and housing. . Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business, BUSA 291 and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: BUSA 291, Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
431 - Real Estate Law (3 S.H.)
An analysis of the legal system and real property, including the transfer of real estate, land use and regulations, landlord, tenant, estates and interests in real estate, and financing of the real estate transaction. Prerequisite: BUSA 311. Grade only. / 431 - Real Estate Law (3 S.H.)
An analysis of the legal system and real property, including the transfer of real estate, land use and regulations, landlord, tenant, estates and interests in real estate, and financing of the real estate transaction. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business, BUSA 311 and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: BUSA 311, Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
461 – Employment Law (3 S.H.)
An in-depth analysis of statutes and cases that regulate the employment setting. Topics covered will include wrongful termination, privacy in the workplace, discrimination under Title VII, other statutory protections against discrimination, occupational safety and health requirements, minimum wages and overtime, and employee welfare programs such as social security and workers’ compensation. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business, BUSA 291 and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: BUSA 291, Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / new course
486 - Independent Studies in Business (1-3 S.H.)
Offers the advanced student an opportunity to do additional reading and/or research in areas of special interest. Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Total credits may not exceed 6 S.H. Grade only. / 486 - Independent Studies in Business (1-3 S.H.)
Offers the advanced student an opportunity to do additional reading and/or research in areas of special interest. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. Total credits may not exceed 6 S.H. Grade only. / revised prereq
491 - Seminar in Business Law (3 S.H.)
An advanced analysis of current legal issues. Focus of the course to be determined by the instructor and announced in class schedule. Senior standing. Enrollment limited. Grade only. / 491 - Seminar in Business Law (3 S.H.)
An advanced analysis of current legal issues. Focus of the course to be determined by the instructor and announced in class schedule. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business and senior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Senior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
MANAGEMENT
Present / Proposed / notes
315 - Principles of Management (3 S.H.)
Analysis of the functions performed by managers of all organizations, interpersonal implications and how current managerial problems are related. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Grade only. / 315 - Principles of Management (3 S.H.)
Introduces students to basic management concepts and theories; covers topics such as planning, organizing, controlling, leading, and staffing functions. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
317 - Management of Human Resources (3 S.H.)
Problems involved in developing an organization’s human resources so that benefits to both the individual and the organization are maximized. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Grade only. / 317 - Management of Human Resources (3 S.H.)
Problems involved in developing an organization’s human resources so that benefits to both the individual and the organization are maximized. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
325 - Organizational Dynamics (3 S.H.)
Examination of different types of leadership skills used to resolve organizational problems and to achieve the goals of the organization. The behavioral sciences are stressed, with emphasis on leadership and motivation theories. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Grade only. / 325 - Organizational Dynamics (3 S.H.)
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand and manage human behavior in organizations. The topics include learning and motivation, values and ethics, perception, communication, leadership, group dynamics, decision making, power and politics, and organizational structure. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
334 Operations Management (3 S.H.)
An analytical approach to manufacturing and service organizations covering such topics as: competitive priorities, total quality management, operations strategy, inventory management, production and project planning and control, partnership, total productive maintenance, and logistics. Prerequisite: For Business Majors, BUSA 220, MIS 202 strongly recommended; for non-College of Business majors, BUSA 220 or its equivalent. / 334 Operations Management (3 S.H.)
An introduction to the management of the operations function in manufacturing and service organizations covering topics such as operations strategy, quality management and control, manufacturing and service processes, inventory management and control, forecasting and operations planning, project management. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business, ECON 222 or its equivalent, and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: ECON 222 or its equivalent, Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq, was OM334
344 - Purchasing (3 S. H.)
A study of purchasing management. Includes objectives, procedures, organization, ordering techniques, inventory control, vendor selection, price, equipment procurement, legal aspects, make or buy, and purchasing department reports. Prerequisite: OM 334. Grade Only / 344 - Purchasing (3 S. H.)
A study of purchasing management which includes objectives, procedures, organization, ordering techniques, inventory control, vendor selection, price, equipment procurement, legal aspects, make or buy, and purchasing department reports. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business, MGMT 334 and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: MGMT 334, Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
355 - International Business (3 S.H.)
A study of how managing abroad differs from managing at home, from both strategic and operations oriented perspective. Prerequisite: MGMT 315 or instructor’s permission. Grade only. / 345 - International Business (3 S.H.)
A study of how managing abroad differs from managing at home, from both strategic and operations oriented perspectives. This introductory course covers social, economic, geopolitical and cultural dimensions of cross-border business. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Grade only. / revised prereq
365 - Independent Readings in Management (1-3 S.H.)
To provide more background in management, three books of the student’s choice (with concurrence of faculty advisor) are read for each credit desired. Primary source is WSU library. Chapter summaries and evaluations are requested for each book as well as an integrative report, comparing and contrasting each book with each other. Prerequisite: upper division status or instructor’s permission. Limit of 9 credits of independent study per program. Grade only. / 365 - Independent Readings in Management (1-3 S.H.)
To provide more background in management, three books of the student’s choice (with faculty advisor approval) are read for each credit desired. Chapter summaries and evaluations are requested for each book as well as an integrative report, comparing and contrasting each of the books. Prerequisites for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business and Junior standing. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Limit of 6 credits of independent study per program. Grade only. / revised prereq