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BA 101: Introduction to Business
3 cr.
This course provides an introduction to the important issues and problems encountered in the establishment and operation of a business (particularly small businesses). The subject material will be presented from the perspective of applying biblical principles and stewardship in the business world.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:35–10:50 | LEC A |
| 2 | TTH | 12:35–1:50 | AL313 |
BA 203: Principles of Management
3 cr.
An introduction to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, and their application to the changing world of business. Particular emphasis is placed on process-centered operations and continuous quality management, toward a goal of total business effectiveness.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | AL221 |
| 2 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | AL221 |
| 3 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | AL220 |
BA 210: Global Business
3 cr.
An examination of the components of the global environment which a manager must face. These components include the effects of socioeconomic and financial differences, the disparity of environmental and infrastructure conditions, and the importance of variations. Also addressed are cultural attitudes toward labor and competition.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL217 |
BA 220: Home-Based Business Strategies
3 cr.
An introductory course that focuses on home-based business opportunities, business planning, startup procedures, office setup, legal issues, marketing strategies and record keeping. Includes study of the rewards and challenges of running a home-based business or telecommuting from home.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | AL307 |
| 2 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL204 |
BA 301: Legal Environment & Ethics of Business
3 cr.
Background of the American legal system and its Constitutional foundation; public crimes and private torts, contract law, the uniform Commercial code; negotiable instruments; debtor-creditor relationship, ethical systems underlying government and business behaviors; business organizational forms; government regulation of business; property law; and Cyberlaw. Business ethics examined for all subjects treated.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 8:00–9:15 | AL201 |
| 2 | TTH | 9:35–10:50 | AL111 |
BA 302: Business Law
3 cr.
Contract law; purchase, sale, and lease of goods under the Uniform Commercial Code; warranties and product liability; negotiable instruments; and debtor-creditor relationships.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
BA 309: Business Software
3 cr.
In-depth work with spreadsheet and project management software programs. Hands-on experience dealing with practical business applications and analysis.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL219 |
| 2 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL219 |
BA 330: Supply Chain Management
3 cr.
An introduction to the management of the flow of goods and services in organizations. Specifically examined will be customer service, logistics information systems, inventory and materials management, transportation, warehousing and distribution, material handling and packaging, procurement, supply chain management and e-commerce.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 8:00–9:15 | AL301 |
| 2 | TTH | 12:35–1:50 | AL302 |
BA 404: Business Statistics
3 cr.
A computer-based statistics course with a business emphasis on application and decision making. Topics include sampling theory, hypothesis testing, regression and statistical process control.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | AL219 |
| 2 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | AL219 |
BA 406: Entrepreneurship
3 cr.
The course focuses on how to take an idea for a small business and develop a business plan. Topics include the role of small business in the economy; industry, target market and competitive analysis; application of funds; and development of supporting data.
Prerequisites: BA 101 or Mkt 205 Prerequisite.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
BA 418: Management Policies
3 cr.
A study of comprehensive case studies, readings, and industry simulations for implementing strategic plans, as well as internal and external analysis of operations with attention to effective competitive strategies for firms under domestic and global uncertainty.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:35–10:50 | AL116 |
| 2 | TTH | 2:00–3:15 | AL110 |
BA 452: Business Internship
3 cr.
A part-time professional work experience of 120 hours. General readings and reports on internships. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
BA 453: Advanced Business Internship
3 cr.
A part-time professional work experience of 120 hours. Industry specific readings, reports and interviews. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
Prerequisite: BA 452.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
BA 602: Business Ethics
3 cr.
A study of business ethics that includes the meaning and purpose of ethics, with emphasis on Christian principles of action. Historical and practical approach to the problem of right conduct within the business environment.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
BA 603: Introduction to Management
3 cr.
An introduction to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, and their application to the changing world of business. Particular emphasis is placed on process-centered operations and continuous quality management, toward a goal of total business effectiveness.
This course is not offered this academic year.
BA 610: Statistical Applications in Business
3 cr.
Introduction of selected tools suitable for information collection, classification, summarization, and analysis. Topics include probability; measures of central tendency and dispersion; discrete and continuous distributions with emphasis on normal distribution; sampling and sampling distributions; point and interval estimation; and hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Practice of problem solving with computer programs and statistical packages.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | 8:00–12:05 | AL221 |
| 1 | S | 8:00–12:05 | AL221 |
| 1 | S | 8:00–12:05 | AL221 |
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BA 620: Managing Operations
3 cr.
Fundamentals of operations management in manufacturing and service environments. Emphasis on decision making and development of competitiveness-enhancing procedures through improved technology, productivity, product quality, and materials management systems.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
BA 625: Information Systems Management
3 cr.
Presentation of vital fundamental concepts for effective use and management of information technology in a business environment. Topics include basic technology concepts, data communications and networking, role of information in organizations, acquisition and strategic use of information technology, implications of end-user computing, and management and control of information systems.
This course is not offered this academic year.
BA 630: Managerial Aspects of Accounting
3 cr.
Interpretation, use and analysis of accounting data for internal reporting, planning, and control of business activities and managerial decision making. Includes influence of accounting on people in service and manufacturing operations.
This course is not offered this academic year.
BA 632: Managerial Finance
3 cr.
Introduction to requisite corporate finance managerial skills, including cash flow analysis and computer modeling of financial decisions. Topics include: financial analysis, planning, and forecasting; risk/return relationships; discounting future cash flows; assessing projects and capital budgeting viability; opportunity cost of capital; enterprise valuation; and debt and equity financing options.
This course is not offered this academic year.
BA 635: Economics
3 cr.
Survey of the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, including price theory, foundations of market economy, income theory and analysis of national income determinants. Emphasizes understanding the adjustment of business enterprises to changing market conditions.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | 8:00–12:05 | ASB 6 |
| 1 | F | 8:00–12:05 | ASB 6 |
| 1 | F | 8:00–12:05 | ASB 6 |
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BA 645: Marketing Strategy
3 cr.
Study of creative and analytical problem-solving techniques as applied to marketing situations. Use of case studies to demonstrate deliberate development of creative problem-solving ability.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 6:30–9:30 | TBA |
| 1 | F | 1:00–5:05 | AL200 |
| 1 | F | 1:00–5:05 | AL200 |
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BA 650: Fundamentals of Business Law
3 cr.
A study of the development of jurisprudence with an emphasis on business law. Attention is given to the contract and labor laws, including negotiation and dispute resolutions.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
BA 665: Management Effectiveness & Communication
3 cr.
Analysis of interrelationship among individuals, groups, and the organization. Examination of the following concepts: leadership, motivation, communication, group dynamics, decision making, and interpersonal relations. Inclusion of case studies and other projects.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
BA 670: Strategic Management
3 cr.
This course examines the application of long-term planning and the management tools to be able to formulate the strategic vision and policies to achieve an organization long term, using application of strategic management tools such as TQM. Business Process Reengineering will be examined. Applications of the concepts will be applied through the case study method.
This course is not offered this academic year.
BA 675: Emerging Technologies/E-Commerce
3 cr.
Broad introduction to information technologies currently used in the corporate world and those likely to be adopted in the future. Explanation and identification of workings, users, and application of these technologies from functional and technical managerial perspectives. Includes demonstrations and computer experimentation. Development of in-depth understanding of the Internet concerning key features of electronic commerce, opportunities provided, and requirements for its effective use.
This course is not offered this academic year.
BA 680: Emerging Business Development
3 cr.
Interdisciplinary study of all components necessary for starting a new business, with emphasis on the critical function of recognizing and creating opportunities. Topics include attributes of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial careers; evaluating opportunities; conceiving and writing business plans; and venture financing.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
BA 685: Managing Human Resources
3 cr.
Examination of essential personnel-related activities (appraisal, selection, training, compensation, and development); evaluation of managerial use of these activities in strategy formulation and implementation.
This course is not offered this academic year.
BA 699: Independent Study
3 cr.
Research project for a profit or non-profit organization conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |