2020-2021 Catalog 
    
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Undergraduate Courses

000 to 499 subdivided as follows:

000 to 099 designate courses which normally are not counted towards a student’s baccalaureate.
100 to 299 designate Lower Division courses. This category is further subdivided as follows:
100 to 199 designate undergraduate Lower Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at a freshman or sophomore level. Such courses generally do not require any prerequisite course work for fully matriculated students.
200 to 299 designate undergraduate Lower Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at sophomore level. Courses in this category require specific or general prerequisites which are usually completed at the freshman level.
300 to 499 designate Upper Division courses. This category of courses is further subdivided as follows:
300 to 399 designate undergraduate Upper Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at a junior or senior level. These courses presume specific or general prerequisite course work at the Lower Division level.
400 to 499 designate undergraduate Upper Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at the senior level. Courses in this category have prerequisites which students have usually completed at the junior level.

Graduate Courses

500 to 899 subdivided as follows:

500 to 599 designate courses offered at the graduate level which prepare students for a graduate degree program or designate professional teacher-training courses.
600 to 699 designate courses at the master’s and credential level.
700 to 799 designate courses at the doctoral level.
800 to 899 designate courses at the School of Law.
5000 to 6999 designate courses at the MBA level.
7000 to 7999 designate courses at the doctoral Nursing level.

 
 

Biotechnology
  

  • BTEC 620 - Molecular Biology

    Unit(s): 4

    Detailed analysis of steps that make up the central dogma of molecular biology, including DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein translation, and the regulation of gene expression. Learn about important molecular biology tools and techniques and analyze the molecular biology causes of human diseases. Emphasis on reading and analyzing the current primary scientific literature.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  

  • BTEC 622 - Human Physiology

    Unit(s): 4

    Survey of the function of tissues, organs and organ systems to better understand human disease addressable by biotechnology. Emphasis on understanding physiological concepts and literature relevant to clinical studies and early developmental research of pharmaceuticals.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of Study restricted to Biotechnology Major
    College of Arts and Sciences
  

  • BTEC 623 - Disease, Phys, and Immuno

    Unit(s): 4

    Disease, Physiology, and Immunology is physiology for biotechnologists. This class seeks to deepen student understanding of the function and interplay of tissues, organs and organ systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the cardiovascular system and related disease states and the immune system.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  

  • BTEC 640 - Bioinformatics

    Unit(s): 4

    This course will expose students to the practice of modern bioinformatics through analysis of progressively more complex datasets. Students will learn how sequence data are generated, what they look like, how to analyze them, and finally how to present their findings to colleagues.


    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude; Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  

  • BTEC 685 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology

    Unit(s): 2

    Discussion and practice of current molecular biology techniques including recombinant DNA technology, mammalian tissue culture manipulation, and cell line characterization.


    Corequisite: BTEC-686
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  

  • BTEC 686 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology Lab

    Unit(s): 2

    Laboratory accompanying BTEC 685.


    Corequisite: BTEC-685
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  

  • BTEC 688 - Adv. Research Meth in Biotech

    Unit(s): 2

    Advanced biotechnology laboratory-intensive course that uses a project-based approach to learning and incorporates an independent research component. Designed to prepare students for careers in research and biotechnology.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BTEC 685 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent BTEC 686 with a minimum grade of C
    Corequisite: BTEC-689
    College of Arts and Sciences
  

  • BTEC 689 - Adv Res Meth in Biotech Lab

    Unit(s): 2

    Laboratory accompanying BTEC 688.


    Corequisite: BTEC-688
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    College of Arts and Sciences
  

  • BTEC 697 - Internship in Biotechnology

    Unit(s): 4

    Professional experience through an internship in the biotechnology industry. A minimum of 320 hours for the semester must be completed by the student at an approved biotechnology-related venue.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  

  • BTEC 698 - Directed Study

    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Students working directly with a faculty member in conjunction with an industry/academic research lab facility, examine current research topics in biotechnology. May conduct research at a company or research lab facility off-campus.


    College of Arts and Sciences

Business
  

  • BUS 100 - Launch into Business

    Unit(s): 2

    BUS 100 and BUS 100 Honors are recommended and not required. This course introduces the major fields of business study at USF. Students will be exposed to many of the core principles that will set the foundation for their business degrees. Students will also gain skills in workplace professionalism.


    Prerequisite: RHET 110 with minimum Grade of C- and may be taken concurrently or RHET 110N with minimum Grade of C- and may be taken concurrently or Core-A2 Rhetoric & Composition with minimum Grade of C- and may be taken concurrently
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 101 - Get your Career in Gear

    Unit(s): 1

    This course provides a career preparation experience for all businessmajors in SOM. The course offers a range of practical hands-on activitiesand tutorials to help students identify a career path and/or major. Studentswill create professional profiles including resume, LinkedIn, and Handshake.


    Prerequisite: RHET 110 or RHET 110N or concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 130 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120
    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 181 - Prof Development in Hospitalit

    Unit(s): 2

    This course is designed for Hospitality Management majors/minors to prepare students to successfully complete the professional industry experience(s) required for graduation. The focus of this course is career preparation and will assist students in seeking and securing meaningful employment within the hospitality industry. Students will learn how to prepare effective application materials, including a professional resume; develop the ability to effectively seek and evaluate potential employment opportunities; and improve interviewing skills.


    Prerequisite: (concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120)
    Restriction: SOM-HMGT Course Materials Fee - 50
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 188 - Intro to the Hp Ind & Prof Dev

    Unit(s): 4

    This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the broad scope of the hospitality industry, while previewing career options within this global industry. Students will be introduced to key hospitality management strategies and concepts critical to the success of a hospitality enterprise. Students will also complete a number of learning activities to assist them in seeking and securing meaningful employment within the hospitality industry, preparing Hospitality Management majors/minors to complete the professional industry expxerience(s) required for graduation.


    Prerequisite: concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120
    Restriction: SOM-HMGT Course Materials Fee - 50; Field of Study restricted to Hospitality Management Major, Hospitality Management Minor
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 189 - Special Topic: Hospitality

    Unit(s): 2 or 4

    Summer 20: The purpose of this course is to ensure a thorough knowledge of the world’s major wine-producing regions, their noble grape varietals, their classification systems and quality control laws. This course will introduce students to critical analysis of wines with emphasis on the relationship between sensory properties of the wines and factors associated with the diversity of viticulture. Particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to identify the nuances in different varietals and the ability to properly pair food with those varietals. Biodynamic and sustainable vinicultural practices will be examined.


    School of Management
  

  • BUS 198 - Independent Study: Internship

    Unit(s): 1

    By special permission.


    School of Management
  

  • BUS 199 - Directed Study

    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Course Description: This course is designed specifically for students who speak Mandarin and wish to learn the fundamentals of Excel 2013 as it is used for common business applications. A translator will be present in the room at all times while the class meets, translating all lectures, questions, and answers. Extensive use of the Lynda.com tutorials will be used, accessible by all USF students.Primary Learning Goal:1. To attain proficiency in the use of Excel 2013 spreadsheet technology for managing common analytical problems all businesses face.Secondary Learning Goals: At the end of this course, students should be knowledgeable regarding the following:1. Elements of the Excel screen and basic navigation2. Principles of worksheet structure3. Introductory and advanced formulas and functions4. Formatting in depth5. Charting in depth6. Pivot Tables in depth7. Cleaning data8. Power Shortcuts9. Interaction with other Office 2013 software


    School of Management
  

  • BUS 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting

    Unit(s): 4

    Preparation of financial statements, use of financial information for investment-related decisions. Accounting for cash, receivables and payables, inventory, plant assets, intangibles, liabilities, debt, and owners’ equity. Analysis of financial statements.


    Prerequisite: Core-A2 Rhetoric & Composition which may be taken concurrently
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 202 - Principles of Managerial Acct

    Unit(s): 4

    Preparation and use of accounting information for management decision making. Internal accounting systems and procedures. Managerial accounting reports: budgets, profit performance reports, costing systems, control reports, analytical reports.


    Prerequisite: BUS 201 and concurrent MATH 106 and (concurrent ECON 102 or concurrent ECON 112)
    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 204 - Fundamentals of Bus. Analytics

    Unit(s): 4

    Data analysis and modeling using spreadsheet software to support management decision making, including: simple and multiple regression models; forecasting; business simulation models; decision analysis; and optimization models for resource allocation. Windows Office 365 with most recent updates required.


    Prerequisite: MATH 106 with min grade of C-, may not be taken concurrently and Core-A2 Rhetoric & Composition which may be taken concurrently
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 205 - Applied Business Technology

    Unit(s): 2

    Applied Business Technology is designed to give students an understanding of how software works by writing code and interacting with complex software systems. Students will develop basic proficiency in programming, using an enterprise application system, and web page construction and maintenance. This will provide “software literacy” in the modern business world, a foundation for elective courses in multiple departments, deliver skills for students to use in summer internships, and provide the basis for lifelong learning of software in business.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BUS 204 or concurrent BUS 294
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 283 - Journey through Hospitality

    Unit(s): 2

    This course takes students on a journey through the broad scope of the hospitality industry that includes event management, technology in hospitality, food and beverage, leisure, and hotel management - to name a few. Students will be introduced to key management strategies and concepts critical to the success of a hospitality enterprise.


    Prerequisite: concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 285 - Hospitality Career Preparation

    Unit(s): 1

    This course is designed to guide students in the completion of a meaningful entry-level professional hospitality industry experience, which is completed outside of the classroom either during the summer break or within a semester.  Students learn how to effectively prepare for, search for, and select an appropriate professional opportunity that will allow them to better understand how a hospitality organization functions as a business enterprise.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BUS 201
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Hospitality Industry Mgmt Major, Hospitality Management Major, Hospitality Management Minor
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 294 - Honors: Quant Bus Analysis

    Unit(s): 4

    Data analysis and modeling using spreadsheet software to support management decision making, including: simple and multiple regression models; forecasting; business simulation models; decision analysis; and optimization models for resource allocation. Windows Office 365 with most recent updates req.


    Prerequisite: MATH 106 with min grade of C-, may not be taken concurrently and Core-A2 Rhetoric & Composition which may be taken concurrently
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 301 - Business Law

    Unit(s): 4

    An introduction to law and the legal system as it affects organizational structures and managerial decision-making in both the business and non-profit sectors. Topics include legal processes, constitutional law, business crimes and torts, property and contracts.


    Prerequisite: Core-A2 Rhetoric & Composition which may not be taken concurrently
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 302 - Marketing Principles

    Unit(s): 4

    This course examines the role of marketing in society and in the organization. It focuses on consumer behavior and the marketing mix product, price, promotion and distribution, and frame lectures. It emphasizes identifying and meeting consumer needs, developing effective marketing strategies and understanding how to apply these strategies in different situations. Throughout the class students address factors that are shaping today’s marketing landscape, including technological disruption, globalization and the contest for innovation and social impact.


    Prerequisite: RHET 120 or RHET 126 or RHET 131 or RHET 195 or RHET 203 or RHET 205 or RHET 206 or RHET 208 or RHET 212 or RHET 214 or RHET 216 or RHET 250 or RHET 295 or RHET 304 or RHET 310 or RHET 320 or RHET 321 or RHET 323 or SII 120
    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman; Field of Study restricted to Advertising, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behav.& Ldrship, Undeclared Business Major, Advertising, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, General Business Minor
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 304 - Mgmt & Organizational Dynamics

    Unit(s): 4

    Covers the theory and practice of management and organizational dynamics with emphasis on meeting the challenges of a changing work place environment. Topics include: the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling and the study of personal and group behavior in organizations. Course themes are: diversity in the work place, globalization, ethics and social responsiveness, changing technology and effective management of these challenges.


    Prerequisite: Core-A2 Rhetoric & Composition which may not be taken concurrently
    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman; Field of Study restricted to Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behav.& Ldrship, Undeclared Business Major, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, General Business Minor
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 305 - Principles of Finance

    Unit(s): 4

    This is an introductory course in finance. Core topics covered will include the time value of money, the relationship between risk and return, the financial environment, financial statements, stock and bond valuation, and capital budgeting.


    Prerequisite: (ECON 101 or ECON 111) and (ECON 102 or ECON 112) and MATH 106 and BUS 201
    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 308 - Systems in Organizations

    Unit(s): 4

    A study of production systems in organizations. Integration of human, technical, and information systems as parts of the process of the creation and distribution of goods and services. Supply chain management, process design, project management, quality control, information and work force management.


    Prerequisite: BUS 202 and (BUS 204 or BUS 294)
    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 312 - Data Wranglng & Dgtl Analys

    Unit(s): 4

    This course is an introduction to the principles and techniques for data visualization which is graphical depictions of data that can improve comprehension, communication, and decision making. This course will focus on teaching how combining existing and new sources of data with advanced analytics can power new business opportunities.  Students will learn techniques, with a how-to guide that shows them how to leverage big data to drive business value. We are living in an age of information overload. Large amounts of data are generated by humans, computers, and instruments, and much of the data are available on the Internet. Today’s big challenge is not about generating data sets, but how to analyze them. While looking at numbers and texts can provide insights, the enormous data size often makes this task impractical. One solution is to use data visualization tools to convert the numbers and texts into pictures or interactive visual presentations. Another key element of this course to enable students to generate business insight: interpret analytical results in terms of a larger context, identify and prioritize issues, and cogently articulate business insights.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BUS 205 and concurrent BUS 340
    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior; Field of Study restricted to Business Analytics Major, Business Analytics Minor
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 314 - Personal Law

    Unit(s): 4

    A practical and applied course, designed to cover a wide variety of legal topics pertinent to everyday life. Topics include small claims, personal injury, consumer law, criminal law, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant law, copyright and patent law, and malpractice. Objectives include familiarizing students with the laws and court system so that they can function more effectively in their chosen professions and become more informed and legally wise citizens.


    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 315 - Data Mining for Business

    Unit(s): 4

    Data mining is about investigating relationships in data. This course will introduce skills, techniques, and focus needed by today’s managers to prepare and analyze data to identify patterns, anomalies, sentiments, insights, risks, and opportunities in a competitive business environment. Learn to transform complex numeric and textual data to actionable insights.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BUS 312
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Business Analytics Major, Business Analytics Minor
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 316 - Intrmd Bus App of Analytics

    Unit(s): 2

    Examination of data using sophisticated techniques and tools that move beyond the traditional procedures. Deal with multifaceted strategic business problems that require delving deeper into complex data. Advanced analytic tools include superior forecasting methods, network and cluster analysis, and discrete-event simulation.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BUS 315
    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 317 - Adv Bus App of Analytics

    Unit(s): 2

    Using advanced analytical techniques and methods used for strategic and operational business situations in a project-based environment. Deal with large and complex systems using predictive supervised and unsupervised modeling. The focus will be primarily on problem solving and decision making in a data-informed manner.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BUS 316 or BUS 346
    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 319 - Entrepreneurial Law

    Unit(s): 4

    ‘Elective for Entrepreneurship majorElective for Marketing majorThis course is designed to help students develop the managerial capability of legal astuteness. It requires a set of value-laden attitudes, a proactive approach, the exercise of informed judgment, context-specific knowledge of the law, and the appropriate application of legal tools. The legal dimensions of business should not be treated as an after-thought or ad- on to the business strategy development process. Unfortunately, managers who lack the ability to integrate law into the development of strategy and of action plans can place the firm at a competitive disadvantage and imperil its economic viability. You will learn how to recognize and deal with such situations, which will result in positive business results for the company and for you personally.’


    School of Management
  

  • BUS 320 - Intermediate Accounting I

    Unit(s): 4

    Theory and practice underlying income measurement and the determination of financial position of business entities. Principles of accounting applicable to working capital, plant assets and current liabilities.


    Prerequisite: BUS 201 Minimum grade of C- and BUS 202 Minimum grade of C-
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 321 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Unit(s): 4

    Theory and practice underlying income measurement and the determination of financial position of business entities. Principles of accounting applicable to long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and reporting issues.


    Prerequisite: BUS 320 Minimum grade of C-
    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 322 - Cost Accounting

    Unit(s): 4

    The study of product cost flows, accounting for labor, materials and overhead; job-order and process cost accounting; the budgeting process, and standard cost accounting.


    Prerequisite: BUS 201 and BUS 202
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 323 - Federal Taxation I

    Unit(s): 2

    Detailed study of the Federal income tax law and regulations, tax implications of business transactions, tax planning, and the preparation of income tax returns.


    Prerequisite: BUS 201 and BUS 202
    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 327 - Internal Audit

    Unit(s): 2

    This course is designed to introduce students to the internal audit profession and the internal audit process. Topics that will be covered include: the definition of internal auditing, the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPPF), risk, governance and control issues, conducting internal audit engagements, and more.Prerequisites: BUS 320 Learning Objectives:1. Understand the definition of internal auditing and the purpose of internal auditing.2. Understand the use of IPPPF and be able to apply it in a variety of situations.3. Understand and be apply to apply the internal audit process during an engagement as well as write a report on the outcome.4. Understand the various organizational governance systems, the selected business applications such as enterprise risk management (ERM), internal control identification, design and evaluation.5. Understand how ethics and fraud issues reflect on an organization.


    Prerequisite: BUS 320 Minimum grade of C-
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 328 - Accounting Ethics

    Unit(s): 4

    Study of the major frameworks for analyzing ethical dilemmas and of the professional values and standards underlying the accounting profession. Theoretical knowledge and practical application to identify ethical issues and methods for incorporation of ethical reasoning into accounting decision-making. Role of accounting ethics in development of financial statements and cultivation of ethical skills to enable practicing accounting as thoughtful and moral people.


    Prerequisite: BUS 201 and BUS 202
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 329 - Accounting Data Analytics

    Unit(s): 4

    This course is primarily concerned with providing students the foundation of knowledge necessary to build the skills needed to operate in the world envisioned by the AICPA when they adopted the Electronic Business Strategic Initiative. Accounting is defined by the AICPA as “a service activity whose function is to provide quantitative information, primarily financial in nature, about an organization that is intended to be useful in making … decisions.” Accounting Information Systems (AIS) encompasses those systems, manual and automated, that collect, store, manipulate, disseminate, and present that information to the decision-maker.


    Prerequisite: BUS 201 and BUS 202
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 330 - Investment Analysis

    Unit(s): 4

    The determinants of investment decisions for institutional as well as individual investors are analyzed and different assets such as money market accounts, bonds, and common stocks are evaluated. Multi-asset portfolio management: selection of securities, monitoring and performance represents a significant portion of this course.


    Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 331 - Intermediate Corporate Finance

    Unit(s): 4

    Primary emphasis is placed on developing problem solving and critical thinking skills through the case-study method. Topics include working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend policy, and capital structure.


    Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 332 - Financial Inst & Markets

    Unit(s): 4

    Examines the nature and regulatory structure of key financial institutions and markets. Principal focus is on US financial institutions, including commercial and investment banks, venture capital firms, insurance companies, pension plans and mutual funds. Course explores the global nature of debt and equity markets, financial derivative instruments and markets, and the regulatory role of government, including the central bank.


    Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 333 - Financial Statement Analysis

    Unit(s): 4

    Analysis of financial statements, and how this information is used to support loan applications, public offering prospectuses, industry analysis, and market analysis. Special emphasis is placed on valuation, forecasting, financial leverage, profitability analysis, and working capital topics. Case studies are used to illustrate key concepts and applications


    Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 340 - Data Visualization

    Unit(s): 2

    This course is an introduction to the principles and techniques for data visualization which is graphical depictions of data that can improve comprehension, communication, and decision making. This course will focus on teaching how combining existing and new sources of data with advanced analytics can power new business opportunities. Students will learn techniques, with a how‐to guide that shows them how to leverage big data to drive business value.


    Prerequisite: BUS 204 or BUS 294
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 341 - Business Analytics Consulting

    Unit(s): 2

    This course is designed to help students develop and sharpen the skills which are the primary building blocks of a successful career in analytical business consulting, namely (1) analysis, (2) presentation, and (3) teamwork. This class will develop rigorous skills in each of these areas through discussion of the principles underlying best practices and feedback in a series of applied exercises and cases that will prepare them to obtain and to succeed in analytical business consulting contracts.


    Prerequisite: BUS 204 or BUS 294
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 342 - Human Resource Mgmt.

    Unit(s): 4

    Underscores that an organization’ critical source of competitive advantage stems from having an effective human resource system for obtaining, mobilizing, and managing the organization’s human resources. One’s knowledge and understanding of human resource management issues helps one succeed as an employee, a top manager, a business owner, or an HR professional. This course provides a systematic understanding of HRM though the study of the environment of HRM, legal issues, key HRM functions (e.g., staffing, training, performance management, and compensation and benefits) and characteristics of an effective HRM system (e.g., strategic alignment of HRM functions, high performance work system).


    Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 344 - Professional Power and Influen

    Unit(s): 4

    Summarizes foundational literature on the construct of power, examines sources of power and explores the psychosocial underpinnings of behaviors associated with power’s effective use. An understanding of power and influence can be a pivotal asset in the career of any professional, including organizational members, managers and leaders. Students engage in extensive experiential learning to develop skill in analyzing power structures, communicating effectively, and using tactics appropriately.


    Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 345 - Global Virtual Project Teams

    Unit(s): 4

    Prepares students for and immerses them in a global virtual team project. The course is structured in two distinct phases. The first phase focuses on the academic foundations of teams, project management, and cross-cultural challenges. Topics include developing swift trust and shared understanding in the formation of a geographically dispersed team; shared leadership in global, cross-cultural contexts; and testing out technology platforms for best practices in synchronous and asynchronous communications. The second phase consists of a skill-based practicum in which students form virtual teams with peers from another country and develop a deliverable with an emphasis on the practices that make working in a global, virtual context most effective.


    Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 346 - Special Topic Business Analytics and Information Systems

    Unit(s): 2

    Study of selected business analytics and information system topics. Subject matter will vary with instructor. Offered intermittently.


    Prerequisite: (BUS 204 or BUS 294)
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 347 - Negotiation & Critical Convers

    Unit(s): 4

    Introduces the theory and processes of negotiation and dispute resolution as practiced in a variety of organizational settings. This is a highly interactive course premised on the idea that becoming skilled at dealing with high stakes exchanges is best achieved through hands-on experiences and practice. These experiences are combined with presentations, class discussion and reflection, readings and assignments to enhance the overall learning in the course. Students should expect to engage in several role-play simulations or exercises each session. The simulations are designed to illustrate points in the readings and lectures. 


    Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 348 - Managerial Decision Making

    Unit(s): 4

    Trains students how to think through uncertainty in a systematic way, as well as how intuition will be variously helpful across situations. In this course students learn how probability and microeconomic models of choice and preference outline the determination of what the “best” or “most rational” decision is in different contexts (normative decision making). Students learn the psychology involved in pushing humans away from optimal decision making (descriptive decision making). Students discuss and develop strategies aimed at making more optimal decisions (prescriptive decision making).


    Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 349 - Creativity, Innovation, and Applied Design

    Unit(s): 4

    E&I Major and Minor Elective - This course explores creativity, innovation, and design in business and professional life through lectures and discussions, group and individual activities and exercises, readings, case studies, guest speakers, field trips and written and oral assignments. Successfully completing the course means that students will become familiar with and successfully use techniques to enhance creativity and problem-solving activities as individuals and as members of teams in-depth the creative framework and process underlying the invention/innovation of a specific, successful product (or service) of interest to the student and share insights gained with the class.


    Prerequisite: Core-A2 Rhetoric & Composition which may not be taken concurrently
    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 350 - International Business

    Unit(s): 4

    The economic, political, and legal environment of international business and how firms must adapt their strategies and operations as they internationalize. Emphasis is on the financial, production, and marketing challenges of multinational firms


    Prerequisite: (BUS 302 or BUS 492) and (BUS 304 or BUS 494) and (ECON 111 and ECON 112)
    School of Management
  

  • BUS 352 - Doing Business with China

    Unit(s): 4

    China’s economic miracle over the past decades has astounded the world. Over the past 20 years, China has experienced the greatest economic boom in history and is the world’s 2nd largest economy. Chinese economy is going through a period of transition. Alibaba’s Jack Ma has said ‘Now is the most painful period’ for the Chinese economy. While a rebalancing of the real economy is largely on track, personal income is growing, and the services sector is growing rapidly. Yet, millions of Chinese workers are facing the prospect of losing their jobs as China moves away from manufacturing toward services and consumption. China is the world’s largest consumer market and also been America’s fastest growing export market. This “new” market of 1.3 billion people-coupled with the meteoric rise of China’s new middle class-holds enormous potential for America’s manufacturers and service providers. This course will examine emerging issues and trends such as urbanization; rise of the mass consumer; as well as economic, political and cultural challenges of doing business in China. Topics covered ranging from the historical and economic factors leading to China’s path to capitalism, “Reform and Opening”, women migrant workers at the APPLE factory, minorities in the urban areas, one child policy, to the role of returning students in Chinese society. We will discuss China’s multicultural society and its implications on historical and contemporary aspects of Chinese culture by using case studies on FOXCONN, Starbucks, Nike, GM, Levi’s, etc.


    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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  • BUS 359 - Spec Topic: Intern’l Business

    Unit(s): 4

    The specific title and content of this course varies from semester to semester and section to section.


    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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  • BUS 360 - Marketing Research

    Unit(s): 4

    Introduction to the role of marketing research in various marketing decisions. Topics include identification of information needed, research designs, methods of data collection, interpretation of findings, evaluation of research and the relationship of research to marketing concerns and actions.


    Prerequisite: MATH 106 and (BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D)
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  • BUS 361 - Integrated Marketing Comm

    Unit(s): 4

    This course examines the entire promotion mix (that is, advertising, PR, sales promotion, personal selling, direct & online marketing) with an emphasis on integrated marketing communications as a tool of business. Integrated marketing communications involves an intensive investigation of the underlying ideas, principles, and concepts that may be used to inform customers of the availability and attributes of a company’s products and services.


    Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D
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  • BUS 362 - Multicultural Marketing

    Unit(s): 4

    Culture provides a lens through which consumers understand themselves, others, and the world in which they live. Multicultural consumers of African American, Asian American, and Hispanic American cultural backgrounds currently comprise more than one-third of the United States population and represent immense buying power. Additionally, generational and LGBT consumer segments also impact the consumer marketplace. As a result, marketers in the United States today are increasingly challenged to understand how culture impacts consumer behavior and then translate these cultural insights into a culturally-relevant marketing strategy. In this course, students will learn to apply marketing principles to the rapidly growing multicultural consumer segments in the United States through relevant products and services, targeted positioning strategies, and effective promotional tactics.


    Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D
    Restriction: Level Restricted to Undergraduate
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  • BUS 363 - Consumer Behavior

    Unit(s): 4

    This course offers a balanced coverage of consumer behavior, including psychological, social and managerial implications. Specifically, the course rests on three foundations: (1) applying consumer behavior concepts in real life situations, (2) understanding and applying existing theory and data relevant to consumer behavior from psychology, economics and other social sciences, and (3) gathering data with important consumer behavior research techniques (for example, use of experimental methods).


    Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D
    Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Advertising, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behav.& Ldrship, Undeclared Business Major, Advertising, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, General Business Minor
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  • BUS 364 - Services Marketing

    Unit(s): 4

    In this class, you will be exposed to a new way of thinking about marketing. Services are different from traditional product marketing. We will discuss how they are different, why they are different, and what strategies result from these distinctions. We will cover why people are essential to service success, why expectations are important to service consumers, how the physical environment influences service delivery, and how service firms should recover from failure. You will also learn how quality is evaluated in service firms, and what role loyalty has on the bottom line. In essence, we will look at marketing through a different lens.


    Prerequisite: BUS 302 or BUS 492
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  • BUS 365 - Digital Marketing

    Unit(s): 4

    The nature of e-commerce and practice of digital marketing is constantly evolving. The implications of these changes on the field of marketing are profound. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the digital elements of marketing. Topic areas include: buyer behavior online, website design, SEO, marketing analytics, social media, advertising and online branding. At the same time, this course adopts a practitioner oriented approach, whereby students are introduced to and given the opportunity to utilize some of the tools necessary to succeed in today’s exciting e-commerce environment.


    Prerequisite: (BUS 302 or BUS 492)
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  • BUS 366 - Entertainment Marketing

    Unit(s): 4

    The course examines entertainment consumption and marketing implications. The continuing fragmentation of the audience in the digital age poses significant challenges to entertainment marketers. We will look at the relationship between content and marketing, including a review of several entertainment marketing successes and failures. Our exploration will include online and broadcast entertainment and news, radio, motion pictures, and music.


    Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D
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  • BUS 367 - Marketing for Social Change

    Unit(s): 4

    This course examines the development and application of social marketing to address some of society’s most vexing problems. Social marketing is a discipline that involves (a) influencing behaviors, (b) utilizing a systematic planning process that applies marketing principles and techniques, (c) focusing on priority target audience segments, and (d) delivering a positive benefit for society. Students in this course examine the application of marketing processes for addressing social issues relating to health, environment, well-being and community. Using multi-level theories of change, research, case studies and projects, students consider the most effective ways to influence target market behavior to create positive outcomes. Students will apply marketing concepts such as segmentation, positioning, branding, and the marketing mix. This course is ideal for students interested in designing and managing marketing programs that aim for social impact.


    Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D
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  • BUS 368 - Global Dist & Channel Mng

    Unit(s): 4

    With distribution now representing around half of almost every industry’s activities, optimizing routes to market has never been so important. This course covers both the tactical and strategic dimensions of channel economics and provides information on accessing and servicing markets and customers, controlling brands, integrating web and online channels, building the value proposition and creating differentiation.


    Prerequisite: (BUS 302 or BUS 392 or BUS 492)
    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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  • BUS 369 - Spec. Topics in Marketing

    Unit(s): 2 to 4

    Special topics courses are contingent on student interest and faculty availability. A wide range of formats and subjects permits the pursuit of specialized interests and opportunities including, but not limited to digital marketing, prodcut design, entertainment marketing stragtegy, marketing for social chane, loyalty marketing, customer satisfaction, B2B marketing, marketing for non-profits and marketing and public policy.


    Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D
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  • BUS 370 - Internet Business Applications

    Unit(s): 4

    E&I major and minor elective: Use of internet-based services, web platforms, and open source software to support business processes, exchange information, and collaborate. Use of web services, content management, collaboration tools, payments, search, keyword advertising, interfaces with e-commerce exchanges, basic security and analytics. Evaluation of business benefits.


    Prerequisite: Core-A2 Rhetoric & Composition which may not be taken concurrently
    Restriction: Class restricted to Sophomore, Junior and Senior
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  • BUS 371 - Special Topic Business Analytics and Information Systems

    Unit(s): 2

    Study of selected entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategy topics. Subject matter will vary with instructor. Offered intermittently.


    Prerequisite: BUS 294 or BUS 204
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  • BUS 372 - ST: Bus Ana & Info Tech

    Unit(s): 2

    This course focuses on designing an actual tool that is useful to students with a serious handicap. The foundation of the course is a case study related to blind students learning math and related subjects via technology. Using the case, we will identify a specific subset of the problems faced by blind students, design a tool useful for a blind student, test our design hypothesis, build the tool, do further testing and finally bring the tool market.


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  • BUS 373 - Entr & Innov Practicum

    Unit(s): 4

    (elective of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major and E&I Minor) The ‘Entrepreneurship and Innovation Practicum’ enables students to gain practical experience in an entrepreneurial or innovative organization and translate those experiences into academic learning. With close guidance of the practicum faculty, students will identify and work with a business, public, or nonprofit organization. In addition to formal class sessions, students, working individually or in small teams, will complete a defined organizational project of approximately 100 hours that has both practical value and academic rigor. Students will provide status reports on a weekly basis to the practicum faculty and organization supervisor and receive regular faculty coaching during the practicum. Students will be assessed on their professionalism as well as on a detailed written project proposal and oral presentation on the completed project to a panel at the conclusion of the semester.


    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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  • BUS 374 - Tech Prspec for Business

    Unit(s): 2 or 4

    In a forum which allows those aspiring to leadership roles in the use of technology in business to meet with the future users of that technology, the course will seek to develop: 1) sophistication about technology and its use; 2) build practical context for evolutionary use of technology, and 3) practice in the personal and organizational use of technology. The focus of the course will be on technological tools for the future which are available now in the telecommunications, computing and multimedia domains.


    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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  • BUS 377 - Nuts and Bolts of Entrepreneurship

    Unit(s): 4

    Entrepreneurship is booming. Startup companies across the globe are gaining traction, attracting capital and customers. Entrepreneurs are inspiring a transformation that is revitalizing and renewing economies and societies worldwide. As a result of entrepreneurs, new and emerging businesses have created a large proportion of the innovative products and services that have transformed the way we work and live our lives. Social entrepreneurs have established enterprises with the aim of solving social problems or effecting social change. The course will use a combination of lecture, discussion, case analysis and problem-solving, to identify entrepreneurial opportunities and solutions to social, cultural and environmental challenges using the entrepreneurial framework.


    Prerequisite: Core-A2 Rhetoric & Composition which may not be taken concurrently
    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman and Senior; Field of study restrictions exclude Entrepreneurship & Innovation Major
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  • BUS 378 - Family Business

    Unit(s): 4

    This course reviews family business basics and family dynamics. Understand family business as a social and economic entity and as a career option. Develop career planning skills and design a personalized career success plan that extends through and beyond college. Learn about family businesses and their growth and development.


    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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  • BUS 379 - SpecTopics: Entrepreneurship

    Unit(s): 2 or 4

    Topics vary by semester.


    Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman
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  • BUS 380 - Hosp Entrepreneur & Gastronomy

    Unit(s): 4

    This creative thinking course is designed for the food and wine enthusiast striving to be an entrepreneur and create their own food and beverage enterprise or run an existing hospitality business with an entrepreneurial mindset. Current trends in technology, food and beverage concepts, healthy cuisine, culinary arts, business planning and financial acumen will be covered.


    Restriction: SOM-HMGT Course Materials Fee - 45; Field of study restricted to Hospitality Industry Mgmt Major, Hospitality Management Major
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  • BUS 382 - High Tech Hospitality

    Unit(s): 2

    This course connects the technological world to hospitality and tourism by exploring how a “people industry” may incorporate technology in everything from online distribution to reputation management; artificial intelligence to event production, and still maintain high-quality service experiences while also improving efficiencies


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Management
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  • BUS 383 - CSR in Hospitality

    Unit(s): 2

    Using creative thinking and ideation, this course introduces students to the concept and practice of corporate social responsibility with an emphasis on the hospitality industry. We will examine important topics such as pollution prevention, sustainable development, the triple bottom line, and social justice. The course utilizes practical examples from the hospitality industry, but the topics covered may be applied to any business setting.


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  • BUS 385 - Hospitality Career Launch

    Unit(s): 1

    This course is designed to guide students in the completion of a meaningful supervisory or other approved professional hospitality industry experience, outside of the classroom for approximately 400-hours, through which they will gain valuable exposure to the rewards and challenges of working in this dynamic industry. Students will learn how to effectively search for and select a career-oriented professional opportunity, while also exploring potential career paths. Most importantly, students will gain practical, hands-on experiences, which will allow them to not only better understand how a hospitality organization functions as a business enterprise, but to prepare them for post-graduation employment.


    Prerequisite: BUS 285
    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Hospitality Industry Mgmt Major
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  • BUS 386 - Event Planning with a Purpose

    Unit(s): 4

    Most people are familiar with large scale events such as music festivals, conventions, weddings, or award shows; but events can also be used on a smaller scale to support communities, educate, raise awareness about a cause or issue, or for fundraising. Through this community-engaged learning (CEL) course, students facilitate “events with a purpose” by working with local organizations that use events to bring community members together to support their communities’ needs. Students gain the skills to plan an event of any size, and learn how to integrate local partner-organizations into them so that all may benefit from the event. In alignment with USF’s public purpose, students respond to organization-identified priorities and needs related to event planning and implementation for their communities, and develop their own capacities to be involved meaningfully in civic life.


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  • BUS 387 - Beverage Management

    Unit(s): 2

    **MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE** This course provides an in depth study of beverage management techniques utilized in commercial hospitality operations. Students will study responsible alcohol service through the ServSafe Alcohol training program, responsibility in marketing, managing and serving alcoholic beverages, the study of the production and quality assessment of alcoholic beverages, and health and social issues relating to alcoholic beverage consumption.


    Restriction: SOM-HMGT Course Materials Fee - 70; Field of Study restricted to Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management Major, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management Minor
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  • BUS 388 - Customer Experience Management

    Unit(s): 4

    The consistent delivery of exceptional customer experiences is critical to the success of a service enterprise. The focus of this course is on the theories, systems, and industry practices that must be executed in order to drive customer loyalty and profitability. Concepts covered in this course include the service-profit chain, cycle of capability, management triangle, service process design, service quality measurement, and the cutomer feedback loop. Students will develop an understanding of the systems and strategies that must be in place to ensure a customer-centered organizational culture is established, which is critical to business success.


    Prerequisite: BUS 202
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  • BUS 389 - Fundamental Culinary Technique

    Unit(s): 2

    This course exposes students to the fundamental methods and theories associated with the culinary arts. Students will develop basic, modern culinary skills through the hands-on application of healthy cooking techniques.


    Prerequisite: BUS 380
    Restriction: SOM-HMGT Course Materials Fee - 75; Field of Study restricted to Hospitality Management Major, Hospitality Management Minor
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  • BUS 397 - Academic Global Immersion

    Unit(s): 2 or 4

    USF students are accepted after a competitive application process. This course includes an international destination centered on onsite engagements, with local organizations, and a rich schedule of cultural and social events. Specific destinations may vary from one semester to the next.  Classes prior to the international departure include student prepared presentationson history, local customs, language and cultural values, as well as on various political, socioeconomic and technological factors.  Faculty might also engage film presentations/discussion, guest speakers and other resources.Deliverables at the end of the course include a summary of project work focused on one or more organizations and a reflection paper designed to enrich discussion during the last class several weeks after returning home.  The course also includes an in-depth look at companies that will be visited during the trip. The schedule is created between students and faculty, who draw from his extensive personal database of public, private, nonprofit, education and government organizations operating in the UAE.


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  • BUS 398 - Directed Study

    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Individual student project, working directly with a faculty member intended to facilitate the research and study of topics not normally taught within the framework of the regular curriculum.


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  • BUS 399 - BSBA Elective

    Unit(s): 4

    This course will focus on research in the field of community and civic leadership. It will be a collaborative effort between the instructor and the student. This course will require students to do an in-depth research and analysis of contemporary public sector or community issues. The research will focus on a major issue of concern agreed upon by the instructor and the student. A final paper outlining the findings and the conclusions of this research shall be submitted.


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  • BUS 401 - Strategic Management

    Unit(s): 4

    Senior capstone course, which studies how organizations analyze and respond to changing external environmental condition, challenges, opportunities, and threats that are brought about by these changes. How organizations change direction and modify their resources to compete effectively in a constantly changing dynamic environment.


    Prerequisite: (BUS 301 or BUS 491) and (BUS 302 or BUS 492) and (BUS 304 or BUS 494) and (BUS 305 or BUS 495) and (concurrent BUS 308 or concurrent BUS 498)
    Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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  • BUS 403 - Entrepreneurial Strategy

    Unit(s): 4

    Entrepreneurial Strategy engages students in analyzing and developing strategic alternatives for established enterprises and new ventures. Through assessing the macro and competitive environment, analyzing firm performance, developing innovative business models, and projecting possible growth strategies, students will develop strategic vision and an entrepreneurial mindset that will aid them in supporting and eventually guiding emerging ventures and established enterprises. Students will also employ sophisticated analytical and financial tools and marketing and management insights in the assessment and projection of firm performance and the development of strategic consulting proposals or entrepreneurial business plans.


    Prerequisite: (BUS 301 or BUS 491) and (BUS 302 or BUS 492) and (BUS 304 or BUS 494) and (BUS 305 or BUS 495) and (concurrent BUS 308 or concurrent BUS 498)
    Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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  • BUS 406 - Entrepreneurial Management

    Unit(s): 4

    The goal of this course is to provide the student with a general understanding of the rationale, methodology and benefits of operating plans, as opposed to strategic plans which are studied in the Strategic Management course. This course integrates subjects previously learned throughout the business curriculum and requires the students to develop realistic cases of business plans. Examples of start-ups, small or medium sized firms and particular ventures within corporations (e.g., export/import project) will be adopted in this course to foster integration of business themes.


    Prerequisite: (BUS 301 or BUS 491) and (BUS 302 or BUS 492) and (BUS 304 or BUS 494) and (BUS 305 or BUS 495) and (concurrent BUS 308 or concurrent BUS 498)
    Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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  • BUS 410 - Thinking Like a Data Scientist

    Unit(s): 4

    Organizations leverage Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence to analyze key business processes, mitigate risks, and uncover new opportunities to create value. In this class, learn how successful managers utilize data and state-of-the-art analytics to optimize their operations and procedures. Learn to think like a data scientist to contribute, manage, and lead strategic initiatives that drive digital transformation in an increasingly competitive environment.


    Prerequisite: (BUS 317 or BUS 371)
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  • BUS 411 - Business Analytics Immersion

    Unit(s): 2

    This course includes 6 visits to companies in the Bay Area or international companies centered on onsite engagement with approximately 6 companies that are using big data to achieve a business advantage. This course is designed to enhance and extend the content in the business analytics major. We will use a combination of case studies and hands-on projects to give you experience in identifying opportunities for leveraging data to support, make, and implement decisions. We will also provide an overview of the key engineering tools used for working with business analytics, providing an introduction to some of the core projects used for both real- time data processing.The Business Analytics Immersion introduces you to how analytics frames the decisions in business environments across industry domains. Students will learn how managers, with diverse analytics backgrounds, harness big data to inform decision-making.


    Prerequisite: concurrent BUS 410
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  • BUS 420 - Auditing

    Unit(s): 4

    Objectives and responsibilities of the independent accountant in the examination of financial statements. Includes the audit process, legal and ethical issues in auditing, planning the audit, the study and evaluation of internal controls, designing audit programs, and preparing the audit report.


    Prerequisite: BUS 320 Minimum grade of C-
    Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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  • BUS 422 - Federal Taxation II

    Unit(s): 2

    Income tax problems of partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts; formation and dissolution of partnerships and corporations; a study of the tax problems inherent in various contractual relationships.


    Prerequisite: BUS 323 Minimum grade of C-
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  • BUS 424 - Internet Data Sources

    Unit(s): 4

    Understanding how to find, interpret and manipulate economic data is an important tool. Students learn how to gather economic and financial data via the Internet for analysis of a wide variety of economic issues. This fully-online course teaches students how to utilize data measuring GDP, inflation, and unemployment statistics.


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  • BUS 428 - Govmt & Not for Profit Acctg.

    Unit(s): 2

    The study of uses of fund accounting and the budgetary process in governmental entities. Financial reporting entity, elements of financial statements, and conceptual reporting issues for state and local governments. Accounting and financial reporting for both governmental and non-governmental not-for-profit organizations, including hospitals, colleges and universities, and voluntary health and welfare organizations.


    Prerequisite: BUS 320 Minimum grade of C-
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  • BUS 429 - Contemporary Acct Topics

    Unit(s): 4

    Conceptual and theoretical issues in accounting, including US and international standards. Evaluation of case studies and financial statements to improve working in small groups and written communication skills. Presentation skill, research skills and current issues facing the accounting profession will also be covered.


    Prerequisite: BUS 321 Minimum grade of C-
    Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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  • BUS 430 - International Fin Mgmt.

    Unit(s): 4

    The international financial markets and financial decision-making in multinational firms. Study of capital budgeting and analysis of foreign investments, international capital markets and instruments, international investment, foreign currency hedging, working capital management, accounting, tax, and financial control systems in the multinational firm.


    Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
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  • BUS 431 - Analysis of Global Bness Condt

    Unit(s): 4

    The primary objective is to develop a framework for analyzing the international macroeconomic environment, focusing on factors which influence fluctuations in GDP growth, interest rates, unemployment, inflation, and foreign exchange valuation. Using this framework, an in-depth analysis of current business conditions in selected regions of the global economy will be performed.


    Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
    Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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  • BUS 432 - Entrepreneurial Finance

    Unit(s): 4

    (elective of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major and E&I Minor, Finance Major, and Business Administration Major) Entrepreneurial Finance focuses on the financing options and strategies that are available for entrepreneurs and managers who are focused on growing their business. While capital is a necessary element of launching a venture the types of capital, the terms of financing, valuation of the enterprise, and follow-up financing alternatives can vary widely. This course will explore the various financing options and enable student entrepreneurs to decide upon which type of financing is most appropriate for their venture, the amount of financing necessary, financial forecasting and milestone planning, and the structuring of the financing contract.


    Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
    Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior; Degree restricted to BS in Business Administration
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