Introduces the disciplines of business law, marketing, management, finance, accounting, and economics; seeks to synthesize them into a general view of business; and briefly explores business careers. Primarily for freshmenfirst-year students interested in business, it is open to all students except upper-division students in the Seidman College of Business. Offered fall semester.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid Fall 2026 - Hybrid Winter 2027 - Hybrid
The legal, regulatory, and ethical environment in which business operates is explored, with emphasis on the regulation of business, international law, environmental law, ethics, the political and social factors influencing case and statutory law, contracts, employment law, and business organizations. Offered every semester.
Winter 2026 - Online Summer 2026 - Online Fall 2026 - Online Winter 2027 - Online
Faculty directed experiential learning project using an active integration of knowledge, application, and reflection. The projects are in cooperation with corporate or nonprofit partners providing real-world applications that change from class to class. The basis of knowledge to be applied will be obtained through reading, simulation, exercises and instruction. Cross-listed with BUS 570. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: MGT 366 or equivalent, junior standing, admission to the Seidman College of Business, and permission of instructor.
Winter 2026 - Online Winter 2027 - Online
The course introduces how to apply self-awareness toward the improvement of managerial leadership. Feedback through the application of a 360-degree evaluation tool will offer input to better understand an individual's leadership skills and potential. Principles of strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and design thinking will help broaden perspective. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Seidman College of Business.
Fall 2026 - Hybrid Winter 2027 - Hybrid
This course provides the framework to apply best practices in building, motivating, empowering, and leading effective teams. Focus will be given to principles of leadership and influence, motivation, managing change, negotiations, and business communications. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: BUS 501.
Introduction to finance and accounting concepts. Finance topics include time value of money, debt and equity differences, effective capital budgeting techniques, and sources and uses of cash. Accounting topics include financial statement interpretation and analysis, and use of accounting information for internal planning and control purposes. Offered winter semester.
Introduction to marketing and economic concepts for enterprise leaders. Provides a general understanding and appreciation of the forces operating, institutions employed, and methods followed in marketing products and services. Develops a framework to understand the economics of production, consumer demand, supply and demand analysis, pricing strategies, and macroeconomic conditions. Offered as fall and winter semesters.
Winter 2027 - Hybrid
Explorations of the legal, regulatory, and ethical environment of business, with emphasis on the regulation of business and the political and social factors influencing case and statutory law. Topics covered include contracts, employment law, international law, environmental law, and business organizations. Equivalent to BUS 201. Offered fall and winter semesters.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced business communication strategies that are relevant in today's business environment. Emphasizing both written and oral communication, this course integrates real-world business scenarios, critical thinking, and persuasive messaging to enhance clarity, effectiveness, and professionalism. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program.
Summer 2026 - Hybrid
