2007 - 2008 University Catalog
Business
Central 141A
541-552-6484
www.sou.edu/business
David Harris, Dean
René Leo E. Ordoñez, Chair
Introduction
SOU’s School of Business is friendly enough to know your name, professional enough to attract quality students and faculty, and flexible enough to keep up with the dynamic demands the business world places on universities and students.
At SOU, we are changing the way we do business. The School of Business has heard the demand from employers for graduates who can write clearly, think critically, and work in groups that are aware of the social issues facing business here and abroad. We have been able to move quickly to meet this demand for several reasons:
- Our small class sizes facilitate group work and discussion.
- Our classrooms are well-equipped with complete multimedia capabilities.
- Our faculty is well-educated, friendly, flexible, and dedicated to providing our students with the best possible education.
Our students don’t sit back and watch the world go by. They bring to school an entrepreneurial attitude, to which we add a structure and a plan. In Orientation to the School of Business (BA 100), students are presented with a framework of the core business courses at the beginning of their business study. This course includes highlights of the important topics covered in each class, and students are encouraged to challenge faculty members to address these topics in a meaningful fashion. Students complete their business education with a comprehensive business plan as a capstone project. The plan clearly demonstrates the writing, thinking, social, and business skills students have acquired and refined while working in SOU’s School of Business.
Mission
The mission of the School of Business is to prepare students for challenging, socially responsible careers in a dynamic, globally competitive business environment. As part of a contemporary liberal arts and sciences university, the School of Business integrates a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences with the primary areas of business administration. The school emphasizes excellence in teaching, individual advising, and flexible course scheduling. Programs are readily accessible to students via the Internet and multiple locations. Small class sizes allow for significant interaction between professors and students. Elements essential to the mission include:
- A coherent, integrated curriculum that emphasizes the increasingly global nature of the business environment, ethical conduct in business decision making, and technological competency.
- A requirement that students show an ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner. These communication skills are demonstrated and refined through oral class presentations, written assignments, and a comprehensive business plan that serves as a senior capstone project.
- A strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences supplemented by a required non-business minor or liberal arts enrichment area or an approved SOU certificate.
- A broad variety of related academic offerings, including five business options, four business co-majors, and six certificate programs.
- A requirement that students earn internship credit or engage in practical undergraduate research, which is enhanced by ties between the School of Business and the community.
- Programs that are accessible to all qualified students through on- and off-campus day and evening courses and a comprehensive degree completion program.
- Faculty members who reflect a balance between theory and practice, teaching and research, and service to the University and the community.
Degrees
Master in Business Administration (MBA)Master in Management (MiM)
BA or BS in Business Administration, with options in:
Accounting
Management
Marketing
Small Business Management
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Co-Majors
Business-ChemistryBusiness-Mathematics
Business-Physics
Music-Business
Minors
Business AdministrationHospitality and Tourism Management
Certificates
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in AccountingCertificate in Applied Finance and Economics
Certificate in Business Information Systems
Certificate in Management of Human Resources
Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program
Business administration majors may participate in the Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program. This selective program enables students to complete a business degree in three years.
Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program
Business Degree Completion Program
Joan McBee, CoordinatorThe Business Degree Completion Program is designed for working people who have completed approximately two years of college coursework and who find it difficult to attend daytime classes at the Ashland campus. Classes are available in the evenings and on weekends in Medford and on the Web. Students in this program may pursue a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an option in management or accounting. For more information, contact Joan McBee at 541-552-8151 or visit www.sou.edu/degreecompletion.
Online Degree Completion Program
The Online Degree Completion Program is designed for those who live outside of Ashland or who need additional flexibility in their schedule due to work and family responsibilities. The program offers upper division coursework needed for a bachelor of science degree in business administration with an option in management or accounting and a minor in psychology or criminology. Most lower division course requirements are not offered online at SOU and must be taken on campus or online elsewhere. Students are required to attend classes on campus twice during their program: in the fall for an orientation to the School of Business (BA 201) and at the end of their program for their senior capstone presentation (BA 499). For more information, contact Joan McBee at 541-552-8151 or visit www.sou.edu/degreecompletion.
In addition to the online bachelor’s degree in business administration, students can also earn a postbaccalaureate certificate in nonprofit management. For more information about this certificate program, see page 40.
Professional Certifications
Students may take coursework to prepare for a professional certification examination. In accounting, students may prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination. In management, coursework is available to prepare students for the Professional in Human Resources Certificate (PHR). SOU is also a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Testing Center for students enrolled in BA 283, 383, or 384. Completion of a course of study to prepare for any certification does not guarantee receipt of the desired certificate, nor does the University offer any such assurance. Professional certification examinations in business are administered by the state of Oregon and various professional organizations.
Teacher Licensing
Students who would like to teach business at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in business administration before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.
Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.
Student Groups
The Accounting Students Association (ASA)American Humanics Student Association (AHSA)
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP/IN~B.I.T.S.)
Hospitality and Tourism Association
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Accreditation
The University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Facilities
The School of Business has equipped its classrooms with complete multimedia capabilities. The school’s thirty-station microcomputer lab is available exclusively for classroom teaching and individual use by business administration majors. In addition, these students enjoy access to computers at the Computing Services Center and Hannon Library.
The school also houses a presentation room equipped with multimedia capabilities, including built-in microphones, surround sound, videotaping, and an electronic white board. The presentation room is not only technologically equipped, but it is also professionally designed and decorated.
Degree Programs
Students who have been admitted to SOU may take any lower division (100- or 200-level) course in business administration if they have met the course prerequisites. Students who anticipate declaring a major in business are classified as premajors until they are admitted to the School of Business. All business premajors and majors should contact the School of Business office in CE 144 to secure a faculty advisor.
Admission to the School of Business
Students who wish to take upper division (300-level or above) courses in business administration must first be admitted to the School of Business. For exceptions, see course descriptions and Nonadmitted Status (two sections below). Admission forms may be obtained from faculty advisors or the School of Business office in Central Hall 144.
Transfer Students
Requirements for admission to the School of Business are the same for transfer students as they are for nontransfer students (see Requirements for Admission below).
Students planning to transfer to the School of Business should contact the school before registering for classes. An advisor can then help with first-term enrollment.
Business administration courses successfully completed at accredited two- or four-year institutions are accepted for transfer credit. However, courses that do not correspond with existing programs in the School of Business may not count toward the 56 credits of upper division business administration courses required for the degree.
Lower division transfer courses in business administration may not be substituted for upper division business administration courses without a formal agreement with the institution from which the credits are being transferred.
Once a student has been admitted to the SOU School of Business, transfer credits in business administration will not be accepted toward degree requirements without prior written approval from the student’s faculty advisor.
Nonadmitted Status
Students in the following categories may take upper division courses in the SOU School of Business without being admitted to the school (provided they have met the prerequisites for the courses and obtained instructor consent):
- students working toward co-major degrees in business;
- non-business majors, including those working on a minor in business administration; and
- students required to take specific business courses as part of a non-business major.
Some upper division courses may be taken without approval and formal admittance to the School of Business. See course descriptions for upper division business administration courses. Co-majors and computer information science (CIS) majors may obtain approval from their major advisors to take upper division courses in business administration.
Requirements for Admission
- Complete the following non-business courses (some of these courses may also meet University Studies requirements):
University Seminar (USEM 101, 102, 103) 12 Principles of Microeconomics (EC 201) 4 Principles of Macroeconomics (EC 202) 4 Elementary Statistics (MTH 243) (prerequisite for BA 282) 4 At least one mathematics course at 100-level or above. 4 - Complete lower division business core courses:
Business Computer Applications (BA 131) 4 Orientation to the School of Business (BA 100) 1 Accounting Information I (BA 211) 4 Accounting Information II (BA 213) 4 Applied Business Statistics (BA 282) 4
Requirements for the Major
- Be admitted to the School of Business and complete all coursework associated with the requirements described above.
- Complete upper division business core courses:
Principles of Marketing (BA 330) 4 Business Law (BA 370) 4 Principles of Management (BA 374) 4 Operations Management (BA 380) 4 Management Information Systems (BA 382) 4 Principles of Finance (BA 385) 4 Applied Business Research (BA 428) or Practicum (BA 409) 4 Business Planning (BA 499) 4 - Complete 24–40 credits of upper division business administration coursework for one of the following options: accounting; management; marketing; small business management; or hospitality and tourism management. Options are discussed below.
- Complete coursework (21–36 credits) for: (1) a minor outside the School of Business, (2) a Liberal Arts Enrichment Program area as listed beginning on page 41, or (3) an approved SOU certificate. Most departments and all schools of the University offer minors in their disciplines. For assistance with selecting or designing a minor program, consult a School of Business advisor. Students in an SOU-approved study abroad program for a full academic year will have the School of Business requirement for a minor waived if they are enrolled fulltime in courses that are pre-approved by the School of Business international study advisor. School of Business students who participate in an SOU-approved study abroad program for a shorter period of time will receive credit toward the International Perspective Enrichment Area or Cultural Diversity Enrichment Area.
- A minimum 2.5 GPA in SOU business courses is required for graduation.
- Except for practica (BA 209 and 409), no lower division business administration core courses or upper division business administration courses may be taken P/NP.
- Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 21.
- Complete a total of 180 credits. Includes a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76 credits in upper division business administration.
- Take at least 36 credits of upper division business administration courses at SOU.
Options
Students must choose and complete one of the following five options:
1. Accounting
541-552-6556Al Case, Coordinator
Students may select from one of two tracks:
Track I: Public Accounting
(36 credits)
Track I is for students interested in careers in any area of accounting: public, private, or government.
Required Courses (24 credits)
| Financial Reporting and Analysis I, II (BA 351, 352) | 8 |
| Introduction to Taxation (BA 365) | 4 |
| Cost and Management Accounting (BA 451) | 4 |
| Accounting Information Systems (BA 454) | 4 |
| Auditing I (BA 455) | 4 |
The above courses are preparatory for students seeking a public accounting license. Since Oregon requires 225 credit hours for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensing, the following courses are also recommended. Three of the following courses are also included in the required 36 credits:
| Financial Reporting and Analysis III (BA 353) | 4 |
| Auditing II (BA 456) | 4 |
| Advanced Taxation (BA 457) | 4 |
| Advanced Accounting Topics I (BA 458) | 4 |
| Advanced Accounting Topics II (BA 459) | 4 |
| Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management (BA 460) | 4 |
| CPA Review (BA 465A, 465B) | 4 |
| Corporate Law (BA 478) | 4 |
Track II: Management Accounting
(24 credits)
Track II is for students interested in accounting from a management and systems perspective. Students who would like to become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) should see Track I.
Required Courses (16 credits)
| Financial Reporting and Analysis I, II (BA 351, 352) | 8 |
| Cost and Management Accounting (BA 451) | 4 |
| Accounting Information Systems (BA 454) | 4 |
Additional courses
Select at least 8 credits from the following:
| Financial Reporting and Analysis III (BA 353) | 4 |
| Introduction to Taxation (BA 365) | 4 |
| Advanced Business Application of Databases (BA 384) | 4 |
| Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management (BA 460) | 4 |
| Business Information Systems Design (BA 484) | 4 |
| Advanced Management Information Systems (BA 497) | 4 |
2. Management
541-552-6720René Leo E. Ordoñez, Coordinator
(24 credits)
In addition to the two required courses in this option, students may select any combination of four additional business management courses. Students specializing in financial, operations, or human resource management should discuss this with an advisor to ensure they select four courses that conform to their area of interest.
Required Courses (8 credits)
| Business Policy and Strategy (BA 427) | 4 |
| Business Ethics (BA 476) | 4 |
Electives (16 credits)
Choose four of the following electives:
| Business, Government, and Nonprofits (BA 320) | 4 |
| Advanced Business Applications of Spreadsheets (BA 383) | 4 |
| Advanced Business Application of Databases (BA 384) | 4 |
| Seminar: Various Topics (BA 407) | TBA |
| Nonprofit Organization Management (BA 430A, 430B) | 4 |
| Sales Management (BA 434) | 4 |
| Marketing Channels Management and Pricing Strategy (BA 441) | 4 |
| Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management (BA 460) | 4 |
| Financial Markets and Institutions (BA 470) | 4 |
| Financial Management (BA 471) | 4 |
| Investments (BA 472) | 4 |
| International Financial Management (BA 473) | 4 |
| Organizational Behavior (BA 475) | 4 |
| International Business (BA 477) | 4 |
| Corporate Law (BA 478) | 4 |
| Small Business Start-up and Management (BA 479) | 4 |
| Introduction to Nonprofit Theory and Management (BA 480) | 4 |
| Principles of Human Resource Management (BA 481) | 4 |
| Labor Relations (BA 482) | 4 |
| Business Information Systems (BA 484) | 4 |
| Compensation Management (BA 485) | 4 |
| Personnel Selection and Appraisal (BA 486) | 4 |
| Health, Safety, and Risk Management (BA 487) | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Project Management (BA 488) | 4 |
| Advanced Management Information Systems (BA 497) | 4 |
| Women’s Issues in Management (BA 498) | 4 |
3. Marketing
541-552-6709Mark Siders, Coordinator
(24 credits)
Required Courses (12 credits)
| Promotion Policy (BA 332) | 4 |
| Marketing Channels Management and Pricing Strategy (BA 441) | 4 |
| Product Policy (BA 444) | 4 |
Elective Courses (12 credits)
Choose three of the following electives:
| Consumer Motivation and Behavior (BA 331) | 4 |
| Sales Management (BA 434) | 4 |
| Direct Marketing (BA 435) | 4 |
| Internet Marketing and E-Commerce (BA 436) | 4 |
| Business Marketing (BA 445) | 4 |
| Retail Management (BA 446) | 4 |
| International Marketing (BA 447) | 4 |
| Small Business Start-up and Management (BA 479) | 4 |
4. Small Business Management
541-552-8203Donna Lane, Coordinator
(24 credits)
Students who will be working in the small business environment need a broad range of functional skills. This concentration requires two small business capstone courses and a selection of upper division accounting, management, and marketing courses.
Required Courses (8 credits)
| Business Policy and Strategy (BA 427) | 4 |
| Small Business Start-up and Management (BA 479) | 4 |
Elective Courses (16 credits from at least two areas)
Accounting Area (0–8 credits)
| Introduction to Taxation (BA 365) | 4 |
| Cost and Management Accounting (BA 451) | 4 |
| Accounting Information Systems (BA 454) | 4 |
Management Area (0–8 credits)
| Advanced Business Application of Databases (BA 384) | 4 |
| Corporate Law (BA 478) | 4 |
| Principles of Human Resource Management (BA 481) | 4 |
| Personnel Selection and Appraisal (BA 486) | 4 |
Marketing Area (8–12 credits)
| Promotion Policy (BA 332) | 4 |
| Direct Marketing (BA 435) | 4 |
| Internet Marketing and E-Commerce (BA 436) | 4 |
| Marketing Channels Management and Pricing Strategy (BA 441) | 4 |
| Business Marketing (BA 445) | 4 |
| Retail Management (BA 446) | 4 |
In addition, a maximum of 4 credits of BA 401, 407, or 409 may be used if approved by the Small Business Management Coordinator.
5. Hospitality and Tourism Management
541-552-6491Dennis Slattery, Coordinator
Required Courses (32 credits)
This option is designed to develop leaders and managers in the hospitality and tourism industry.
| Hospitality Essential Skills (BA 208) | 2 |
| Hospitality Practicum (BA 209) | 2 |
| Hotel and Motel Operations (BA 310) | 4 |
| Food and Beverage Management (BA 311) | 4 |
| Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (BA 312) | 4 |
| Hospitality and Accounting Financial Management (BA 314) | 4 |
| Hospitality Practicum (BA 409) | 4 |
| Hospitality Management and Law (BA 412) | 4 |
| Applied Business Research (BA 428) | 4 |
The BA 409 practicum, required as part of the upper division core of the business administration degree, must be approved by the hospitality program coordinator. BA 209 is a prerequisite for BA 409.
SAMPLE CURRICULUM PRE-BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
(181 credits)
| Credits by Term | |||
| First Year | F | W | S |
| University Seminar (USEM 101-103) | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| University Studies | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Micro and Macroeconomics | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Business Computer Apps. | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Minor or elective courses | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Orientation to the School of Bus. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total credits by term | 13 | 16 | 16 |
| Credits by Term | |||
| Second Year | F | W | S |
| Principles of Accounting | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Elementary Statistics | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Applied Business Statistics | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| University Studies | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Minor courses | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Free elective courses | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total credits by term | 16 | 16 | 16 |
SAMPLE CURRICULUM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
| Credits by Term | |||
| Third Year | F | W | S |
| 300-level BA core courses | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| University Studies Synthesis or Integration | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Minor or free elective courses | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Total credits by term | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| Credits by Term | |||
| Fourth Year | F | W | S |
| Upper division BA courses | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Internship or Business Research | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Business Planning | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Minor or free elective courses | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total credits by term | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Many students choose to study abroad for a term or more during their junior or senior year. See an advisor to determine how international study will work best for you.
Liberal Arts Enrichment Program
In place of a non-business minor, a student may select a pre-approved interdepartmental course grouping with at least 24 credits, including at least 12 credits of upper division coursework drawn from one of the school’s established course grouping lists. Courses taken for University Studies may also be counted toward this requirement.
School of Business students who participate in an SOU-approved study abroad program may receive credit toward the International Perspective Enrichment Area or Cultural Diversity Enrichment Area if they are enrolled fulltime in courses that are pre-approved by the School of Business international study advisor.
Following are the five approved enrichment groupings:
International Perspective Enrichment Area
This area is for students interested in expanding their understanding of other regions and cultures.
Required Courses (12 credits)
| Communication Across Cultures (COMM 200) | 4 |
| Survey of World Regions (GEOG 103) | 4 |
| World Politics (IS/PS 350) | 4 |
Electives
Select at least 12 credits from the following:
| Alternative Versions of Capitalism (EC 350) | 4 |
| History of Latin America (HST 351, 352) | 4–8 |
| International Scene (IS 250) | 4 |
| Introduction to the International Economy (IS 320) | 4 |
| Culture, Identity, and Communication (COMM 460) | 4 |
| Sociology of Globalization (SOC 345) | 4 |
Other courses may be approved by an advisor.
Cultural Diversity Enrichment Area
This area is for students wishing to increase their knowledge and understanding of ethnic groups and women in the United States.
Required Courses (8 credits)
| The Sociological Imagination (SOC 204) | 4 |
| Cultural Anthropology: Perspectives on Humanity (ANTH 213) | 4 |
Electives
Select at least 16 credits from the following:
| Women in Society: Introduction to Women’s Studies (WS 201) | 4 |
| Social Problems and Policy (SOC 205) | 4 |
| American Culture (ANTH 310) | 4 |
| Cultures of the World (ANTH 319) | 4 |
| Racial and Ethnic Relations (SOC 337) | 4 |
| Contemporary Issues in Native North America (SOC 338) | 4 |
| Native American History (HST 383) | 4 |
| Psychology of Women (PSY 492) | 4 |
| Pacific Cultures (ANTH 317) | 4 |
| Native North America (ANTH 318) | 4 |
Other courses may be approved by an advisor.
Language and Culture Enrichment Area
This area is for students interested in acquiring conversational language skills and learning about a different culture. The requirements below must be attained in one language. A student’s first language may not be used. (Note: If a required 201, 202, or 203 class is waived by your language placement exam, you may substitute an approved upper division course in that language in order to complete the required 24 credits.)
| French: Complete FR 201, 202, 203 and a minimum of 12 approved upper division credits in French. | 24 |
| German: Complete GL 201, 202, 203 and a minimum of 12 approved upper division credits in German. | 24 |
| Spanish: Complete SPAN 201, 202, 203 and a minimum of 12 approved upper division credits in Spanish. | 24 |
Marketing Communication Enrichment Area
This area is for students wishing to increase their communication knowledge and skills.
Lower Division Courses
Select three of the following:
| Interpersonal Communication (COMM 125) | 4 |
| Public Speaking (COMM 210) | 4 |
| Small Group Communication (COMM 225) | 4 |
| Introduction to Photography (ART 240) | 4 |
| Introduction to Graphic Design (ART 144) | 4 |
| Creative Writing (WR 241, 242) | 4 each |
Upper Division Courses
Select four of the following:
| Advanced Public Speaking (COMM 310) | 4 |
| Interviewing and Listening (COMM 330) | 4 |
| Persuasion (COMM 342) | 4 |
| Gender and Human Communication (COMM 425) | 4 |
| International Communication (COMM 441) | 4 |
| Conflict Resolution (COMM 455) | 4 |
| Gender, Race, and Media (COMM 470) | 4 |
| History of Mass Media (COMM 471) | 4 |
| Organizational Communication (COMM 475) | 4 |
| Mass Media Law (COMM 481) | 4 |
| Mass Media Ethics (COMM 491) | 4 |
Other courses may be approved by an advisor.
Environmental Enrichment Area
This area is for students who are interested in increasing their knowledge and understanding of environmental problems and issues.
Lower Division Courses
Select three of the following:
| Wildlife Biology (BI 125) | 3 |
| Environmental Chemistry (CH 101) | 4 |
| Environmental Geology (G 260) | 4 |
Upper Division Courses
Select four of the following:
| Metals and Civilization (G 330) | 3 |
| Environmental Geology (G 360) | 4 |
| Environmental Economics (EC 315) | 4 |
| Benefit-Cost Analysis in Project Assessment (EC 364) | 4 |
| Energy and the Environment (PH 308) | 3 |
Other courses may be approved by an advisor.
Co-Major Degrees
Four co-major baccalaureate degrees provide in-depth coursework in business and another discipline without the more extensive requirements involved in obtaining a degree in each discipline.
Business-Chemistry
Jon Harbaugh (Business) 541-552-6721, harbaugh@sou.edu
Steven Petrovic (Chemistry) 541-552-6803, petrovis@sou.edu
Business-Mathematics
Curtis J. Bacon (Business) 541-552-6487, bacon@sou.edu
Dusty Sabo (Mathematics) 541-552-6145, sabo@sou.edu
Business-Physics
Jon Harbaugh (Business) 541-552-6721, harbaugh@sou.edu
Panos Photinos (Physics) 541-552-6475, photinos@sou.edu
Music-Business
Curtis J. Bacon (Business) 541-552-6487, bacon@sou.edu
Terry Longshore (Music) 541-552-6548, longshore@sou.edu
For more information on a co-major, see the individual program listing in Undergraduate Programs.
Minors
Business Administration
541-552-6709Mark Siders, Coordinator
(24 credits)
This minor is intended to give students majoring in other disciplines an understanding of the primary functions within a business. Students enrolling in the minor are expected to be computer literate (CS 115 or BA 131) and to have completed an introductory statistics course. While not required, students minoring in business are encouraged to also have a School of Business advisor. A minimum 2.5 GPA in SOU business administration courses is required.
Required Courses (16 credits)
| Accounting Information I (BA 211) | 4 |
| Accounting Information II (BA 213) | 4 |
| Principles of Marketing (BA 330) | 4 |
| Principles of Management (BA 374) | 4 |
Elective Courses (8 credits)
Choose two approved upper division business administration courses.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
541-552-6491Dennis Slattery, Coordinator
(24 credits)
This minor is intended for students who have a strong interest in the hospitality industry but are majoring in other disciplines. Students enrolling in the minor are expected to be computer literate and to have completed an introductory statistics course. A minimum 2.5 GPA in SOU business administration courses is required.
Required Courses (24 credits)
| Accounting Information I (BA 211) | 4 |
| Accounting Information II (BA 213) | 4 |
| Hotel and Motel Operations (BA 310) | 4 |
| Food and Beverage Management (BA 311) | 4 |
| Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (BA 312) | 4 |
| Business elective (requires hospitality coordinator approval) | 4 |
Certificates
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
The Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting is for students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to complete coursework to prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other certification examinations in accounting. The Certificate in Accounting program has been developed for a variety of career objectives, including CPA, CMA, and government and industrial accounting.
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics
The Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics (CAFE) is offered jointly by the School of Business and Department of Economics. The program is open to all students. In size and scope, the certificate is between a minor and a major. To be awarded a CAFE, students must meet CAFE program requirements and SOU requirements for a BA or BS degree or the transfer equivalent.
Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics
Certificate in Business Information Systems
The Certificate in Business Information Systems (CBIS) is offered jointly by the School of Business and the Computer Science Department. The program is open to all students. In size and scope, the certificate is between a minor and a major. To be awarded an Accounting Information System (AIS) Certificate or a Management Information Systems (MIS) Certificate, students must meet CBIS requirements and SOU requirements for a BA or BS degree or the transfer equivalent.
Certificate in Business Information Systems
Certificate in Management of Human Resources
The School of Business, the Department of Psychology, and the Department of Communication collaboratively offer the Certificate in Management of Human Resources (CMHR). The CMHR program is open to current upper division undergraduate, graduate, and postbaccalaureate students, as well as professional development individuals with significant management experience. To be awarded the Certificate in Management of Human Resources, students must meet the 36-credit course requirements listed in the Certificates section.
Certificate in Management of Human Resources
Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce
The School of Business, Department of Computer Science, Department of Art, and Applied Multimedia Program collaboratively offer the Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce (CIMeC). The program is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree and to SOU students in any department with an interest in the new technologies that are personalizing the marketing of many products and services through direct-response advertising, direct mail, and the Internet. This certificate is designed to help students and working professionals obtain the skills needed to bridge the gap between marketing and information technology departments in this new environment. To be awarded the Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce, students must meet the 36-credit course requirements listed in the Certificates section.
Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
The Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management is a cross-disciplinary program open to all students. Upon completion of the program, students earn the nationally recognized Certificate in Nonprofit Management from American Humanics, an organization representing a consortium of nonprofits, universities, and colleges. The program is open to undergraduates, graduates, and postbaccalaureate students. Building on the education obtained through their majors, students acquire the additional knowledge they need to enter management positions within nonprofit organizations. To be awarded a certificate, students must meet program requirements consisting of 28 credits of coursework, participation in a student organization, and completion of a 300-hour nonprofit internship. Program credits comprise seven courses that include mandatory coursework and electives. Students may complete program coursework through University Studies and courses taken in conjunction with their majors.
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Business Administration Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| BA 100 Orientation to the School of Business |
| 1 credit |
| Presents an overview of business principles. Identifies and demonstrates the points at which students will gain particular knowledge during their business education. Introduces the School of Business concentrations, core class topics and objectives, writing and presentation standards, the business plan capstone, and the faculty. Required business core course to be taken in the freshman year. |
| BA 110 Business, Government, and Society |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the interrelationships among business, government, and society and how they affect individuals and managers. Explores how societal conditions are continually altered by historical forces reshaping the economic, cultural, political, technological, and ecological terrain on which individuals and managers operate, as well as the force of the stakeholders, who are increasingly challenging traditional ideas about organizational ethics and social responsibility. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| BA 131 Business Computer Applications |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces students to basic computer concepts, software applications, and hardware processing. Students acquire basic competency by using microcomputer applications in operating environments, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, and hands-on application. Required business core course to be taken in the freshman year. |
| BA 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 208 Hospitality Essential Skills |
| 2 credits |
| Introduces students to a wide variety of career opportunities available in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students are introduced to kitchen management, food and beverage service techniques, and effective working practices in the service environment. |
| BA 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 211, 213 Accounting Information I, II |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the uses of fundamental accounting information for both internal and external economic decision making. Students consider financial and managerial accounting concepts from the perspectives of owners, managers, creditors, and investors. Prerequisite for BA 211: BA 131. Prerequisite for BA 213: BA 211. |
| BA 282 Applied Business Statistics |
| 4 credits |
| Covers statistical techniques and concepts used in analyzing collected data or predicting future business outcomes. Stresses an understanding and application of hypothesis testing, regression, time series, chi square, and other nonparametric techniques. The case method is used to apply statistical techniques to business data incorporating computer analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 243. |
| BA 283 Advanced Business Applications of Word Processing and Electronic Presentations |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course covering all aspects of word processing and presentations, including creating and formatting paragraphs and pages, complex tables, styles and templates, envelopes and labels, outlines, drawing tools, and professional-looking presentations. Prerequisite: BA 131 or CS 115. |
Upper Division Courses
| BA 310 Hotel and Motel Operations |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the organization and operations of hotels and their various departments, with emphasis on the techniques and tools of management. Introduces students to technology-based property management systems and their application to hotels. |
| BA 311 Food and Beverage Management |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on the principles of food and beverage management, from concept to operation. Provides a detailed overview of the components of food service systems, including purchasing, menu-planning, production, service, sanitation, cost controls, and quality assurance. |
| BA 312 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on how the special nature of service affects the development of marketing strategies in hospitality and tourism organizations. Emphasizes key variables in corporate and property-level management and their proper application to developing strategic and marketing plans. |
| BA 314 Hospitality Accounting and Financial Management |
| 4 credits |
| Applies accounting principles and practices to the hospitality industry. Emphasizes reading and analyzing profit and loss statements. Discusses current trends in the accounting and financial sectors of the hospitality industry. Prerequisites: BA 211, 213. |
| BA 320 Business, Government, and Nonprofits |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the underlying principles, values, and prescribed role of the for-profit sector, the public sector, and the nonprofit sector primarily in American society. The sector the organization resides in affects how an organization acts, responds, creates relationships, and uses resources. Explores the coordination, cooperation, collaboration, and necessary relationships among the sectors. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with PS 321.) |
| BA 324 Business Communication |
| 4 credits |
| Provides guided practice in written and oral communication common to business, industry, and related professions. Develops critical awareness of proper editing, professionalism, critical thinking, problem solving, and the skills necessary for effective correspondence in the workplace. Close attention is given to logical development, style, and format. Skills and knowledge are appropriate for academic and professional work. |
| BA 330 Principles of Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the establishment of a specific target market and the subsequent development of a product or service, pricing strategies, promotional strategies, and channels of distribution designed to satisfy the needs of the market. |
| BA 331 Consumer Motivation and Behavior |
| 4 credits |
| Applies psychological, sociological, and business principles to the explanation of consumer behavior. Explains the marketing strategy plan through examination of motivation, perception, and learning principles. Discusses consumer behavior case problems. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 332 Promotion Policy |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses advertising and promotion from the viewpoint of influential beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behavior. Covers advertising and promotions, personal sales, public relations, publicity, and other communication tools. Examines television, radio, newspapers, magazines, out-of-home, direct mail, and interactive media, including the Internet. Uses practical exercises for planning and designing an integrated marketing campaign using multiple media. Students are given opportunities to make managerial decisions about how to communicate with consumers. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 351, 352, 353 Financial Reporting and Analysis I, II, III |
| 4 credits each |
| Provides a comprehensive study of generally accepted accounting principles and conventional procedures for the measurement of income and the presentation of financial data. Emphasizes accounting theory, significant business transactions, and the preparation of general-purpose financial statements. Courses must be taken in sequence. Open to nonadmitted students. Prerequisite for BA 351: BA 211. Prerequisites for BA 352 and 353: BA 211, 213, and 351. |
| BA 365 Introduction to Taxation |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an overview of federal taxation. Emphasizes the taxation of individuals and sole proprietorships. |
| BA 370 Business Law |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the fundamental subject areas of tort liabilities (both personal and property damage), contracts, and cyberlaw from both business and consumer viewpoints. The investigation of torts addresses negligence, warranty (when purchasing items), and product liability theories, with the typical defenses that are made. The coverage of general contract law is oriented toward analyzing whether or not deals are legally valid. The cyberlaw areas addressed cover basic principles of Internet law and their application. |
| BA 374 Principles of Management |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an introductory survey of management principles. Students develop an understanding of all managerial types: domestic and international, public and private, small and large. Applies a systems approach to the managerial functions of planning, leading, organizing, controlling, and staffing. |
| BA 380 Operations Management |
| 4 credits |
| Studies service and manufacturing industries, with an emphasis on management applications. Students use computers for problem solving when applicable. Topics include quality concepts, just-in-time, productivity, product design, scheduling, forecasting, capacity planning, facility layout, work measurement and design, and materials requirements planning. Prerequisite: MTH 243. |
| BA 382 Management Information Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Applies information science to business problem topics, including basic information system design and database concepts, information economics and decision making, systems management, and strategic issues. The case method is used to develop analytical and presentation skills in information systems topics. Participants should be familiar with basic computer applications. |
| BA 383 Advanced Business Application of Spreadsheets |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course covering all aspects of spreadsheets, including entering formulas; working with functions, formats, styles, and templates; creating and modifying charts; using spreadsheets as databases; creating pivot tables; recording macros; and using auditing and collaborative tools. Prerequisite: BA 131 or CS 115. |
| BA 384 Advanced Business Application of Databases |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course in all aspects of databases, including creating a database; entering and editing data; creating queries, forms, and reports; and automating a database with macros. Prerequisite: BA 382. |
| BA 385 Principles of Finance |
| 4 credits |
| Presents the fundamentals of time-value-of-money and the application of net present value decision-making techniques. Topics may include the valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, the principles of risk and return, and the cost of capital and capital structure. |
| BA 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Supervised work in some field of special application and interest. Subject must be approved by the faculty member in charge. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| BA 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| (Usually taken in the senior year.) |
| BA 410/510 Special Topics |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| BA 412 Hospitality and Law |
| 4 credits |
| Covers current management issues challenging the hospitality industry. Discusses techniques to deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment, as well as techniques for recruiting and retaining employees. Addresses legal issues confronting the hospitality industry. Prerequisites: BA 310, 311, 312, 314. |
| BA 427 Business Policy and Strategy |
| 4 credits |
| Comprehensive concluding course for all management students. Presents the basic processes required to analyze, plan, and implement business strategy in a competitive market system. Emphasizes the development of skills for integrating complex data into a plan of action used to direct a firm. Concepts learned in management, marketing, operations management, finance, accounting, and economics courses are used to analyze case studies and development plans. Prerequisites: BA 330, 370, 374, 380, 382, 385. |
| BA 428 Applied Business Research |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes decision-making tools and research methodology in retail, service, community, and industry. Students apply research methods and procedures, problem identification, data collection, data analysis, and recommended solutions to real organizational situations and projects. Prerequisites: BA 330, 370, 374, 380, 382, 385. |
| BA 430A Nonprofit Organization Management |
| 2 credits |
| The first of a two-part course offered over two terms. Surveys a nonprofit manager’s primary areas of responsibility, including strategic planning, organizational change and development, learning organizations in nonprofit settings, and board management. Students perform up to 10 hours of work outside the classroom, including interviews with nonprofit leaders and participation in management and governance meetings in a nonprofit setting. Prerequisite: BA 320 or BA 480. (Cross-listed with PS 430A and MM 530A.) |
| BA 430B Nonprofit Organization Management |
| 2 credits |
| The second of a two-part course offered over two terms. Continues the survey of the nonprofit manager’s primary areas of responsibility with a focus on leading volunteers and volunteer management. Includes a minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork in board or volunteer management. Students augment their fieldwork with lecture and discussion sessions, reading and journal assignments, and presentations. Prerequisites: BA 320 or BA 480 and BA/PS 430A. (Cross-listed with PS 430B and MM 530B.) |
| BA 434/534 Sales Management |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the activities involved in managing a sales force. Includes recruiting, selection, training, compensation, supervision, and motivation. Planning areas comprise forecasting, budgeting, and territories. Also examines sales analysis and control. Prerequisite: BA 330 or instructor consent. |
| BA 435/535 Direct Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course in techniques and practices of one-to-one marketing to end-user consumers and businesses, including catalog, telemarketing, and direct mail. Includes Customer Relationship Management (CRM), advertising, database management, distribution or fulfillment, and measurements of performance and customer value. Also covers direct marketing for nonprofit organizations. Uses local direct marketing companies as examples. Open to nonadmitted business students and non-business majors. Applies to the Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce (CIMeC). Prerequisite: BA 330 or instructor consent. |
| BA 436/536 Internet Marketing and E-Commerce |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course in marketing goods and services in cyberspace. Extends the database development and relationship marketing skills taught in BA 435 to e-commerce and the Internet. Subjects include the increasing trend toward one-to-one marketing, Internet infrastructure, digital technology, the potential for building powerful online communities, personalization, online advertising, brand-building, product development, online pricing, customer support, transaction processing, and fulfillment. Uses local Internet marketing companies and dotcom cases as examples. Open to nonadmitted business students and non-business majors. Applies to the Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce (CIMeC). Prerequisites: BA 330 and 435 or instructor consent. |
| BA 441/541 Marketing Channels Management and Pricing Strategy |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the formulation of channel objectives and strategies, along with the appropriate tactics, policies, and practices. Emphasizes factors to consider when choosing channel intermediaries and the elements involved in an effective physical distribution system. Addresses marketing functions commonly assigned to or shared with intermediaries and issues pertaining to inventory distribution and control, order processing, customer service, and the establishment of cost-effective transportation systems. Pricing strategy includes the rationale for setting prices for products at all points in the product life cycle. Includes analysis of discount strategies. Particular emphasis is on a total system approach viewed from a managerial perspective with practical business applications. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 444/544 Product Policy |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes the processes, organizational interactions, and strategic concepts governing the development of new products and services. Involves the formation of rough ideas through market and financial analysis for the development and marketing of a product. Includes strategies and tactics for managing products over the entire lifecycle. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 445/545 Business Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the significant differences between marketing to industrial organizations and consumer retailing. Focuses on industrial buying practices, market segmentation techniques, formation of an effective marketing mix, and the impact of technology and innovation on marketing strategy. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 446/546 Retail Management |
| 4 credits |
| Examines market strategy planning for retail management. Major emphasis is on small- to medium-sized retail business plans. Discusses retail management case problems. Prerequisites: BA 330 and 331. |
| BA 447/547 International Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the managerial marketing policies and practices of firms marketing their products and services in foreign countries. Provides an analytical survey of institutions, functions, policies, and practices in international marketing. Emphasizes marketing activities as they relate to market structure and the marketing environment. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 451/551 Cost and Management Accounting |
| 4 credits |
| A comprehensive study of the development, presentation, and interpretation of cost information for management. Emphasizes cost behavior and control, standard costs, and cost accounting systems. Prerequisite: BA 213. |
| BA 454/554 Accounting Information Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Examines systems used for the accumulation, classification, processing, analysis, and reporting of accounting data, including the controls necessary for information security, data integrity, and system auditability. Extensive use of computer applications. Prerequisite: BA 351. |
| BA 455/555 Auditing I |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the auditing theory and standards followed by certified public accountants when examining the financial statements of business organizations. Covers the environment, objectives, and professional nature of auditing and the concepts of testing, sampling, evidence collection, and reporting. Prerequisite: BA 454. |
| BA 456/556 Auditing II |
| 4 credits |
| Continues the study of auditing theory and standards. Includes practical application of auditing concepts and procedures; preparation of audit programs, work papers, and reports; and computerized applications for the examination of financial statements. Prerequisite: BA 455/555. |
| BA 457 Advanced Taxation |
| 4 credits |
| Expands students’ knowledge of federal taxation, with emphasis on the taxation of business enterprises. Covers tax reporting, as well as planning and research in the areas of corporate, partnership, estate, and gift taxation. |
| BA 458/558 Advanced Accounting Topics I |
| 4 credits |
| Emphasizes accounting for mergers and acquisitions and the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Also includes segment and interim financial reporting. Prerequisite: BA 351. |
| BA 459/559 Advanced Accounting Topics II |
| 4 credits |
| Topics include international accounting and the global economy, accounting for foreign currency transactions, governmental accounting, and accounting for partnerships and other entities. Prerequisites: BA 351, 352. |
| BA 460/560 Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on the theory and practice of accounting and financial management for not-for-profit organizations. Helps students learn about the nature and responsibilities of financial management in the nonprofit sector. Studies accrual, modified accrual, and cash-basis accounting systems, as well as the use of fund accounting. Emphasizes understanding and interpretation of nonprofit financial statements, risk management, the art of building budgets, and the importance of financials in managing an organization and nonprofit board. Open to all majors. |
| BA 465A CPA Review: Financial and Auditing |
| 2 credits |
| Reviews the information found on two parts of the CPA exam. Emphasizes learning through preparation and practice. The instructor will be available to answer questions, work through problems, explain solutions, and provide hints as to the best method to approach certain questions. Prerequisites: BA 351, 352 and 455. |
| BA 465B CPA Review: Business and Regulation |
| 2 credits |
| Reviews the information found on two parts of the CPA exam. Emphasizes learning through preparation and practice. The instructor will be available to answer questions, work through problems, explain solutions, and provide hints as to the best method to approach certain questions. Prerequisites: BA 365, 370, 451, and 454. |
| BA 468 Principles of Fundraising |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces fundraising principles and reviews important fundraising techniques and practices. Explores key principles such as fundraising readiness, ethical fundraising, and donor management. Addresses fundraising concepts and practices, including major gifts, direct and indirect methods of solicitation, annual funds, special events, and capital campaigns. Includes an overview of planned giving and endowments. Students performing up to 60 hours of fieldwork earn two course credits. Prerequisite: BA 481/580 or PS 407/507 equivalent. |
| BA 470 Financial Markets and Institutions |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on depository institutions and the financial markets in which they operate. Major topics include the level, risk, and term structure of interest rates, debt and mortgage markets, bank operations, and techniques of modern financial institutions management. |
| BA 471/571 Financial Management |
| 4 credits |
| Students use case study methods as they apply the tools and techniques developed in BA 385 to solve multifaceted corporate financial problems. Case studies may involve capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend and investment decisions, mergers and acquisitions, or multinational corporate financial decision making. Prerequisite: BA 385. |
| BA 472/572 Investments |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes investment instruments such as stocks, mutual funds, options, and other investment vehicles. Investigates the risk/return relationship and other aspects of modern portfolio theory. Also investigates efficient markets and basic stock analysis and valuation. Prerequisite: BA 385. |
| BA 473/573 International Financial Management |
| 4 credits |
| Applies financial management concepts to investment, financing, and managerial control decisions undertaken by multinational firms. Emphasizes the institutional environment of monetary arrangements, financial intermediary organizations, and balance of payment considerations that affect the international flow of capital. Prerequisite: BA 385. |
| BA 474/574 Cyberlaw |
| 4 credits |
| Covers fundamental legal concepts affecting the Internet and Web sites. Examines a variety of business settings and aids all majors in understanding how these considerations affect them personally. Emphasizes understanding of these concepts and what happens in the real world. Major topics include conflicts of law, Web copyrights, purchasing on the Internet (returns and refunds), Web site disclaimers and protection, domain names and conflicts, cyberlaw dispute resolution, linking and deep linking, and Web site design and operating considerations. |
| BA 475/575 Organizational Behavior |
| 4 credits |
| Explores individual behavior, group behavior, and organizational systems. Covers topics from both a theoretical and practical perspective, including understanding people, motivation, group dynamics, communication, leadership, power, politics, conflict, diversity, culture, decision making, change, and organizational structure. Approved for University Studies (Integration). |
| BA 476/576 Business Ethics |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a value analysis of the role of business and personal ethics in the organizational environment. Students are exposed to ethical theories, diverse economic systems, contemporary moral issues, actual cases, and concepts of justice and social responsibility. Open to nonadmitted business students and non-business majors. |
| BA 477/577 International Business |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the international business environment. Discusses trade practices, foreign markets, public and private international institutions, and economic policies with emphasis on the diversity and management of multinational and international businesses. Prerequisite: BA 374. |
| BA 478/578 Corporate Law |
| 4 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: BA 370. |
| BA 479/579 Small Business Start-up and Management |
| 4 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. Prerequisites: BA 330, 380, and 385. |
| BA 480/580 Introduction to Nonprofit Theory and Management |
| 4 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, as well. Addresses important aspects of nonprofit management. |
| BA 481/581 Principles of Human Resource Management |
| 4 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: BA 374. |
| BA 482/582 Labor Relations |
| 4 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 482/582.) |
| BA 484/584 Business Information Systems Design |
| 4 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: BA 382. |
| BA 485/585 Compensation Management |
| 4 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: BA 374. |
| BA 486/586 Personnel Selection and Appraisal |
| 4 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: BA 374. |
| BA 487/587 Health, Safety, and Risk Management |
| 4 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. |
| BA 488/588 Fundamentals of Project Management |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a foundation for managing projects of all sizes for any type of organization. Covers the five traditional phases of project management and includes assessments to prepare the individual, organization, and team for project management. Introduces students to project management software and provides templates. Students apply concepts in a term project. |
| BA 497/597 Advanced Management Information Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Extends prerequisite foundation knowledge and skills, establishing a greater understanding of the role of information systems in organizations. Examines advanced concepts, management issues, and technologies. Uses case studies and projects to illustrate and promote further understanding of the topics. Prerequisites: BA 382. |
| BA 498/598 Women’s Issues in Management |
| 4 credits |
| Designed for both women and men. Emphasizes the roles, concerns, and legal issues affecting female managers in public and private organizations. Uses a combination of relevant organizational behavior literature from the social sciences and humanities to raise awareness about women’s issues in an organizational context. Offered only in the summer. Open to nonadmitted students and non-business majors. |
| BA 499 Business Planning |
| 4 credits |
| A comprehensive capstone course that integrates the concepts taught in the business core courses. Students exhibit knowledge of these concepts by developing a viable business plan for an existing business or a planned entrepreneurial endeavor. This plan progresses from the selection of a target market to the structuring of an organization at the manufacturing, wholesale, or retail level. It involves creating a strategy that provides a desired product or service to the selected market in a consistent, competitive, and profitable manner. Must have finished all other business core requirements and have at least a 2.5 GPA in business administration coursework at SOU. Prerequisites: BA 330, 370, 374, 380, 382, and 385. |