B BUS 99 School of Business Recurring Class Meeting (0)
A recurring and scheduled class meeting time to allow and encourage School of Business Direct Admit students in their freshman year to interact with School of Business faculty, staff, upperclassmen, alumni, and recruiters. Students enrolled meet sometimes as an entire group, and sometimes according to their intended major (Accounting, Business, Digital Forensics, and Financial Market Regulation), at scheduled times and locations, to hear presentations about programs, student groups, internships, and other opportunities available to them. B BUS 099 provides students the opportunity to meet with each other and to identify as part of their cohort of Direct Admit students. Non-graded. May be repeated. May not be offered in 2024-2025.
B BUS 100 Survey of Business (1)
An introduction to business fields including accounting, finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship, business information systems, and business analytics. The course provides an overview of the subject matter and key concepts in each area, as well as a survey of careers available to students in business. The course includes guest speakers from business school faculty, business professionals, and Massry School of Business alumni. Open to intended Massry School of Business majors only.
T BUS 160 A Non-Mathematical Introduction to the Theory of Games (3)
An introduction to game theory in non-mathematical and non-technical terms. The seminar includes a hands-on component in that students play well-known games that game theorists have developed, and compare their strategies to the predictions of game theorists. Topics include optimal bidding strategies in auctions, and alternative voting schemes. Topics also include some practical applications of game theoretic models, such as why one should never sell a good used car, and why the popularity of new restaurants can change rapidly. Open to Honors College students only. May not be offered in 2024-2025.
B BUS 200 Selected Topics in Business (1-3)
This course is devoted to selected topics in business, strategic management, career management, and/or organizational behavior. This course may be repeated for up to 6 credits when topic varies. Course does not yield liberal arts and sciences credit. Not open to freshmen. Prerequisite(s): A PSY 101, A SOC 115, or 3 credits of economics. S/U graded. May not be offered in 2024-2025.
B BUS 250 Business in Society (3)
This course examines economic value systems and structures and their impact on society. Business fundamentals are examined particularly as they relate to the development of American cultural values. The course will also analyze the relationship between literature, philosophy, sociology, psychology and successful business practices. Does not yield credit toward the Accounting or Business Administration majors. Prerequisite(s): A ANT 108 or A PSY 101 or A SOC 115. May not be offered in 2024-2025.
B BUS 300 Accounting and Communications (1)
Theory, principles, and practices of effective written communications: correspondence, formal and informal reports, business memos, and letters. This course provides individual assessment with regard to how students might improve their written communications skills to meet the standards required by the accounting profession. Prerequisite(s): declared School of Business majors. Junior standing in the accounting major.
B BUS 310 Business Communications (1)
Theory, principles, and practices of effective written communications: correspondence, formal and informal reports, business memos, and letters. This course provides individual assessment with regard to how students might improve their written communications skills to meet the standards required of business professionals. Prerequisite(s): junior standing in the business administration major.
B BUS 494 Multi-Cultural Work Environments (1)
This is an independent study course that is open to international students whose internships will be in a country other than that of their citizenship or prior work experience. The goal is to promote an understanding of the cultural assumptions we bring to the work environment and the effects of cultural differences on organizational interactions and productivity. Students may register for the course after obtaining an internship offer and completing the application for the course. International students will obtain and process work authorization forms with the International Students Office. Final grade is dependent on completion of a 5 page paper describing the internship and its relationship to the student's academic study. Can be repeated for credit up to 3 credits. Prerequisite(s): must be an international student with a declared School of Business Major. S/U graded.
B BUS 495 Independent Study in Business I (1–3)
Individual study plan in a selected area as approved by the instructor and the dean in conference with the student. Written and oral progress reports required. Prerequisite(s): open only to qualified students who have senior status in the School of Business. May not be repeated for credit. May not be used in the concentration. An application must be filed through the Office of Student Services, BB 201. S/U graded.
B BUS 496 Independent Study in Business II (1–3)
Advanced or expanded individual study plan in a selected area as approved by the instructor and the dean in conference with the student. Written and oral progress reports required. Prerequisite(s): B BUS 495. Open only to qualified students who have senior status in the School of Business. May not be repeated for credit. May not be used in the concentration. An application must be filed with the Office of Student Services, BB 201. S/U graded.
B BUS 497 Internship in Business I (1-3)
Internships involving off-campus participation in the work of an agency, institution, or corporate body other than the University, with collateral academic study. Prerequisite(s): open only to Massry School of Business majors. Registration requires approval of the School of Business Director of Career Services. S/U graded.
B BUS 498 Internship in Business II (1-3)
Internships involving off-campus participation in the work of an agency, institution, or corporate body other than the University, with collateral academic study. Prerequisite(s): open only to Massry School of Business majors who have completed B BUS 497. Registration requires approval of the School of Business Director of Career Services. S/U graded.
B BUS 499 Honors Research and Thesis in Business (3)
An intensive reading, research and writing course in a functional area of business. The course culminates with a 40 page, double-spaced honors thesis written under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will also have to present their findings to the faculty and administration. Final written thesis due on the last day of classes. Prerequisite(s): open only to juniors and seniors who have been admitted to the School of Business, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 and who have completed a total of at least 75 degree credits. Visit the Office of Student Services, BB 201, for more complete details and the application materials. Research must be conducted in the student's concentration or accounting. S/U graded.