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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Studies the various forms of business formation, from sole proprietorships and partnerships (general and limited) to joint ventures and corporations. Explores the pros and cons of using each, including liability and risk considerations. Also covers agency law, principal and agent liability, shareholder rights, officer and director liability, and alternative dispute resolution (i.e., mediation and arbitration). Prerequisite(s): BA 226 .
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4.00 Credits
Surveys start-up, operational, and special issues particular to small and new enterprises. Emphasizes the assessment of critical factors that lead to successful entrepreneurship. Students apply their learning to a personal business plan. Prerequisite(s): BA 330 , BA 380 , and BA 385 .
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the important social, political, and economic aspects of organizations and activities in the third, or “independent,” sector. The nonprofit sector is neither government nor business, but reflects an important part of our national economy. Explores the size, scope, history, and important structural dimensions of the sector. Using regional nonprofit leaders as class speakers, students are exposed to differing styles and common practices used to lead in this sector. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Approved for University Studies (Integration).
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4.00 Credits
Examines the personnel function and its relationship to the objectives of the organization. Analyzes personnel issues in selection, appraisal, and development of the work force. Surveys traditional administrative functions and trends in personnel management, including compensation and benefits, affirmative action, and grievance handling. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite(s): BA 374 .
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4.00 Credits
Examines the laws governing employer-employee relationships, including common law, federal and state labor acts, administrative agencies, and union contracts. This legal relationship is studied within the broader context of historical trends, political policies, social expectations, and economic influences. Considers legal problems such as discrimination in employment, public employment, industrial health and safety, and minimum wages. BA 374 or EC 325 recommended. (Cross-listed with EC 482 .)
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4.00 Credits
Explores organizational leadership from various perspectives on organizational sustainability, including alternative transportation, waste reduction, renewable energy, green building, corporate social responsibility, fair trade, localization, community finance, and other emerging sustainable business practices. Examines important concepts, principles, and frameworks relating to the sustainability movement, including natural capitalism, triple-bottom-line, and the three E’s of sustainability (economy, environment, and equity). Specific emphasis on each student’s specific organizational context and future leadership goals. Prerequisite(s): ES 210 . (Cross-listed with MM 583 )
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4.00 Credits
Advanced course in systems development focusing on business systems. Includes a feasibility study, an analysis of a current system, a high-level and detailed design of a proposed system, and implementation procedures. Also covers post-implementation review, support, and maintenance. Prerequisite(s): BA 382 .
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4.00 Credits
Reviews the managerial, social, and economic issues related to the payment of benefits, wages, and salaries in business organizations. Special attention is paid to tradition and inertia, competitive market theory, engineering economics, cost accounting information, and equity determinants of compensation policy. Covers applicable federal and state legislation. Demonstrates computer-assisted decision making. Prerequisite(s): BA 374 .
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4.00 Credits
Presents the staffing and development of personnel as a special problem in strategic planning and management. Treats appraisal as part of the motivation process and a way of providing feedback to management on its investment in staff. Covers applicable federal and state legislation. Prerequisite(s): BA 374 .
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4.00 Credits
Explores issues, programs, trends, costs, and analytical techniques that impact an organization’s insurance and safety needs. Covers risk analysis, employment benefit plans, laws and regulations, liability exposure, health enhancement, and safety management. Practitioner-taught.
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