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SCNS Course Number: AML 1000

A study of the national literature of the United States since the early 19th century. Students will become familiar with a variety of literary works including novels, essays, and poetry as well as the authors behind these efforts.

SCNS Course Number: ECO 1013

A study of the economic system and the development of free competition in capitalism. Included in the course are discussions about the evolution of money, the banking system, the law of supply and demand, and price determination.

SCNS Course Number: ECO 1023

A course in microeconomics involves a closer look at supply and demand, price controls, public policy, the theory of the firm, cost and revenue concepts, forms of competition, elasticity, and efficient resource allocation. It also involves a detailed study of the choices made by households, firms, and government and how these choices affect the markets for goods and services.

SCNS Course Number: ENC 1101

This course investigates the process of composition of prose, the differences between explaining and persuading, research tools and the organization of subject matter. Compositions include descriptive, narrative, analytic and persuasive essays. Emphasis is placed on an expanded concept of literacy that includes images and a variety of visual media, as well as on how to find, critically evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources. Students develop the skills of successful writing, including strategies for generating content designed for different purposes, editing their work for clarity and grammatical correctness, arguing, or criticizing their own and others’ work, and making revisions. (*May be subject to testing and/or remedial work in order to enroll)

SCNS Course Number: ENC 1102

A continuation of ENG 101, which is prerequisite; emphasis is placed on the resources available to a writer, both documented and imaginative, and the use of these resources in the development of academic writing. Essay tasks will include informative, analytic, and argumentative writing. Students will complete a research project on a topic of their choice. Students will examine six interconnected components of research paper development in college and business settings: rhetorical awareness, why writers make specific choices in the development of their ideas, the kinds of questions college courses explore, techniques for effective revision of papers, editing, and critical reading skills. The course is designed to create a set of assumptions about the way to use language to investigate, learn, and change (Prerequisite: ENG 101)

SCNS Course Number: HIS 2010

(Note: Standard foundational Art History classification) A survey of major artistic styles and an introduction to the history of Western art from prehistoric beginnings to the Renaissance era and forward to Modern times. The course combines visual aids within the historic context, and introduces the student to the techniques, forms, and expressive content in painting, graphics, sculpture, and architecture within the cultural environment in which the art was created.

SCNS Course Number: AMH 2020

This course provides students the opportunity to gain an awareness of the development of American society and government through careful analysis of political, social, religious, technological, and military events that have contributed to, or resulted from, the rise and development of the American nation. Specifically, the course will examine the tensions that led to, and resulted from, the Civil War and secessionism, technological and urban transformation, foreign affairs, the natural environment, and others. The time period covered will include the ‘Revolution’ of 1800 through the end of the Second World War—1945.

SCNS Course Number: MAT 1101

A course that introduces mathematical concepts at the college level and use of mathematics in actual settings; Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, sets, logic, functions, graphing, number theory, and the real number system; Introduction to logarithmic functions, theory of equations, statistics and algebraic theory. (*May be subject to testing and/or remedial work in order to enroll)

SCNS Course Number: MAT 1102

A continuation of MAT 101, which is prerequisite; emphasis is placed on more advanced topics including linear equations, statistics and probability, differential equations, and theory of proofs (Prerequisite: MAT 101).

SCNS Course Number: POS 2001

A survey of political attitudes and movements including political ideologies and cultures; emphasis is placed on contemporary political science.

SCNS Course Number: PSY 1012

Un estudio básico del comportamiento humano que incluye un énfasis en la teoría del aprendizaje, el desarrollo humano y la investigación psicológica.

SCNS Course Number: SOP 3006

The application of psychological theory to behavior; Focus is placed on interaction between individuals and groups (Prerequisite: PSY 131).

SCNS Course Number: SYG 1000

Una introducción a las relaciones sociales y al estudio científico de la sociedad humana, la cultura, las interacciones sociales y la organización de las sociedades. Los temas revisados incluyen la socialización, los métodos de investigación y la aplicación de métodos científicos a los datos sociológicos, los problemas y el cambio social, y las instituciones sociales. Se hace hincapié en los aspectos estructurales y culturales de la sociedad y en la compleja manera en que los diversos entornos influyen en el desarrollo y el comportamiento humano.

SCNS Course Number: GEB 1011

This course is an introduction to the function and operations of business in a free enterprise system. Topics include how and why a business operates, the development of a business plan, business ownership, organization, and marketing. This course also provides students with an overview of business in an increasingly global society, serving as an introduction to business terminology, concepts, environments, systems, strategies, and current issues. Topics include an overview of the business environment, business ethics, entrepreneurship and global business, management, marketing, production, information systems, and financial elements of business. The course provides a solid business foundation for more detailed and higher-level study in subsequent courses.

A survey of management theories and applications, the impact of management on individuals, managerial strategies, management of international business, and the evolution of management as a science.

SCNS Course Number: ECO 3223

The monetary system, practices of banking, the nature of money, and the tasks of policymakers are detailed in this course. Particular attention is devoted to the impact of monetary policies on the economy (Prerequisite: ECN 131).

SCNS Course Number: CGS 1002

The impact of computers on society and business. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the computer, evolving technology, software and hardware, programming languages, and decision making in a computerized environment.

SCNS Course Number: GEB 1430

Este curso enfatizará al individuo como tomador de decisiones y se centrará en los problemas éticos y dilemas que enfrentan los gerentes en la mayoría de las organizaciones empresariales. La materia es un estudio de la aplicación de teorías éticas orientadas a los negocios. Los objetivos específicos del curso son aumentar la conciencia general de los estudiantes sobre los dilemas éticos en el trabajo, ubicar los asuntos éticos dentro de un contexto de gestión sujeto a análisis y toma de decisiones, y su impacto en la sociedad. El curso potencia y mejora la capacidad de los estudiantes para razonar hacia una resolución satisfactoria de un dilema ético.

SCNS Course Number: BUL 2100

A continuation of BUL 201, which is prerequisite, including in-depth discussion of business contracts, personal and real property, basics of insurance law, secured transactions and business regulation (Prerequisite: BUL 201).

SCNS Course Number: BUL 2101

Contents include legal environment of business, contracts, domestic and international sales and lease contracts, negotiable instruments, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, business organizations, labor and employment relations, and government regulations.

SCNS Course Number: GEB 3361

Un estudio de los pros y contras de las teorías económicas, las políticas gubernamentales, las estrategias empresariales y las estructuras organizacionales aplicadas a los negocios internacionales (Prerrequisitos: BUS 101 y MGT 230, o BUS 102).

SCNS Course Number: MAR 3503

An examination of the implications of consumer behavior as it relates to marketing decisions. Includes the exploration of consumers’ behaviors in the context of the expanding influence of the high-tech global environment (Prerequisite: MKG 106).

SCNS Course Number: MAR 1011

A survey course which focuses on marketing theories, building and managing
profitable customer relationships, building and managing strong brands to create
brand equity, and marketing in a socially responsible way around the globe. Topics
include the marketing environment, managing information, consumer and business
buyer behavior, branding strategies, distribution channels, advertising and sales
promotion, and direct marketing.

SCNS Course Number: MAR 1320

A survey of advertising foundations, environment, background, planning, and strategy, advertising media, creating advertising and marketing communication elements.

SCNS Course Number: ACG 2001

A study of accounting from two perspectives; how financial statements are prepared, and how decision makers use financial statements. Transaction recording, ethical decision making, and computer applications are included.

SCNS Course Number: ACG 2011

A course that describes the techniques and concepts used to produce decision-making information. Manufacturing, nonprofit, retail, wholesale, and administrative environments are emphasized (Prerequisite: ACC 210).

SCNS Course Number: MAN 2103

(Note: Matches Business Core alignment across programs) A basic survey of human resource administration and development. Topics include recruitment and placement, training and development, compensation, labor relations and employee security.

SCNS Course Number: STA 2023

Study of elementary concepts of probability and sampling, binomial and normal distributions, and interpretation of estimates, confidence intervals, and significance tests. Topics include empirical research, correlation techniques, “t” test, and analysis of variance (Prerequisites: MAT 101 and MAT 102).

SCNS Course Number: MAN 2800

A study of the activities that are necessary for the successful management of a small business. Topics include marketing, inventory control, planning, and the creation of a business plan (Prerequisite: BUS101).

SCNS Course Number: ISM 3011

A study of business systems analysis and design that presents an overview of management information systems, the systems development cycle, and project development and management (Prerequisites: CIS 102; MAT 310).

SCNS Course Number: MAN 2103

A study of the fundamentals of motivating, communicating, and cooperating with management, co-workers, and the public for business professionals.

SCNS Course Number: MNA 2340

(Note: Human Resource management foundations/supervision segment) A course designed to provide the skills and knowledge base needed to become supervisors in today’s changing work environment. The course focuses on practical skills in examining the functions of management and how they are applied to both individuals and teams (Prerequisite: HR 110 for BHRM program).

SCNS Course Number: MAN 2360

(Note: Core component of human resources recruitment matrix) A course presenting techniques for attracting employees and making them more successful by building and using an effective training program (Prerequisite: HR 110).

SCNS Course Number: MAN 3348

A course that presents strategies for transforming companies into organizations that inspire employees to increase productivity, teach employees to tap their creativity, and lead employees to a passionate concern about the success of their employer.

SCNS Course Number: MAN 4402

An analysis of existing state and federal laws that have an impact upon health and safety in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Act).

SCNS Course Number: BUL 4394

This course is a study of the basic principles of sound risk management including risk identification, legal implications, and evaluation. Insurance as a risk management tool, its nature, applicable laws, and analysis of coverage is included. This course is also an examination of risk management techniques and practice, and the use of insurance to manage risk, with a focus on the insurance industry, personal insurance, and insurable perils. (Prerequisites: BUS 101 and BUS 102)

SCNS Course Number: MAN 4401

A study of the environmental, historical, and legal framework of union-management relations; union structure at all levels; and collective bargaining, with an emphasis on issues of wages, economic supplements, and job security (Prerequisite: HR 110).

SCNS Course Number: MAN 4350

Un curso que presenta material relacionado con muchos aspectos de la capacitación y el desarrollo en una economía caracterizada por condiciones, funciones laborales y tecnologías cambiantes. Los temas incluyen estrategias de reasignación, gestión de carrera, gestión del desempeño y mentoría (coaching), y diversidad (Prerrequisito: HR 110).

SCNS Course Number: ISM 4322

Un estudio de los sistemas de software que pueden ayudar a incrementar la eficiencia y efectividad de la oficina de recursos humanos (Prerrequisito: HR 110)

SCNS Course Number: MAN 4441

Un estudio de técnicas y herramientas que pueden utilizarse para hacer posible la canalización del conflicto hacia un comportamiento productivo. Este curso utiliza el método de estudio de casos (Prerrequisito: MGT 203).

SCNS Course Number: MAN 4951

(Note: HR pathways specific project capstone execution link) This bachelor’s capstone course is a culminating educational experience in which students will apply the knowledge and skills obtained throughout their human resources program to address real-world business and organizational challenges. In this course, students will apply learned human resource concepts to improve organizational effectiveness within the framework of employment laws and regulations. Students will apply existing professional standards and theories to human resource management and cover topics to include the strategic alignment of human resource management within the organization, global workforce planning, career and leadership development, and performance analysis and appraisal.

Provides supervised experiential learning in a professional setting related to the student’s undergraduate program of study. Students complete structured academic assignments including reports, a final analytical paper, and a presentation. The assigned instructor serves as Faculty Supervisor of Record and assigns the final grade. Departmental approval required. Refer to the “Internship and Practicum Experience” section below for further requirements. Minimum 135 internship hours required.