Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Course Descriptions
BUOM 316 • BUSINESS LAW
handled by groups and individuals. (Formerly BUOM 371
3 units
Group and Organizational Behavior)
Prerequisites: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. This course
explores the legal environment in which businesses
BUOM 377 • BUSINESS WRITING
operate. The focus is on the organization and operation of
3 units
the American legal system, legal rules and ethical
Prerequisites: GE English Composition requirements
constraints that impact business, and the practical
completed. This course is designed to teach the student
application of these rules and constraints to real world
how to write and present strategically organized,
situations. Topics include contracts, torts, agency, ethical
grammatically correct, persuasive business
and criminal implications of business actions, property
communications. Attention is given to academic and
laws, and the legal aspects of different business entities.
professional writing styles and standards, communication
(Formerly BUOM 315 Legal Aspects of the Business
theory for various forms of business writing, and means
Process)
of efficient research. (Formerly BUOM 376 Business
Writing for Professionals.) This course must be passed
BUOM 361 • ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
with a “C” or better to fulfill writing requirements for
3 units
graduation. A student receiving a “C-” or lower must
Prerequisites: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. An
retake the course to earn the required grade for
examination of the formal and informal functions of
graduation.
organizations, including an analysis of an agency or
organization based upon a system’s model. Students will
BUOM 378 • RESEARCH METHODS
analyze and solve organizational problems using a step-
3 units
by-step method. Effectiveness in personal and social
Prerequisite: BUOM 377 GE English Composition and
relationships is also examined. Constructive feedback,
GE math requirement completed. A course in conducting
dealing with anger and resolving conflict help each
and applying research for managerial decision making.
student develop a model for effective relationships.
Problem formulation, data collection, statistical analysis
(Formerly BUOM 360 Organizational Concepts and
and interpretation of results are covered. (Formerly
Communication)
BUOM 375 Methods of Research and Analysis)
BUOM 372 • ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
BUOM 456 • BUSINESS STRATEGY
3 units
3 units
Study of group behavior and how group functioning
Prerequisite: All major requirements completed. Designed
affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed
to allow the student the opportunity of integrating the
on decision making and resolving conflict in groups.
knowledge obtained from accounting, economics,
Students develop strategies for efficient and productive
marketing, and organizational management into coherent
group management and determine which tasks are
analytical skills on case studies approximating real world
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Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Course Descriptions
business situations. (Formerly BUOM 455 Business
opportunities. (Formerly BUOM 473 Marketing in a
Policy and Strategy)
Global Economy).
BUIS 457 • MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BUOM 472 • MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
3 units
3 units
Prerequisites: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. Introduction
Prerequisites: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. An
to the Fundamentals of computing technology and the
examination of the principles of economics needed to be
knowledge required to sufficiently understand the
understood and utilized by managers and supervisors in
management of information systems in business
all fields. The internalization of the U.S. economy and
organizations. (Formerly BUIS 456 Computing
possible actions affecting economy in all organizations
Fundamentals and MIS).
will be included.
BUOM 464 • PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT.
BUOM 475 • FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
3 units
3 units
Prerequisites: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. An overview
Prerequisite: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. Involves the
of management and how leadership forms an integral part
analysis, recording, and summarizing of accounting
of it along with planning, organizing, staffing, leading and
transactions on the accrual basis. Includes emphasis on
controlling/evaluating. An examination of the field of
accounting as an information system meeting the
management from the perspective of a manager wishing
demands of users for decision making.
to be more effective. (Formerly BUOM 463 Principles of
Management and Supervision)
BUOM 476 • HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3 units
BUOM 470 • SPECIAL TOPICS
Prerequisite: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. An exploration
1 - 3 units
of the values and perceptions of selected groups affecting
Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor. Study of a special
social and economic life through an analysis of policies
topic in business. May be repeated for credit.
and procedures relating to recruitment, selection, training,
development, and compensation of employees. Special
BUOM 471 • PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
attention is given to Equal Opportunity Employment and
3 units
the Office of Safety and Health Administration legislation
Prerequisites: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. An
through a series of case studies and simulations.
introduction to basic marketing theory and terminology.
Students will analyze real-world cases exploring domestic
BUOM 477 • MANAGING THE NONPROFIT
and international marketing opportunities and problems,
ORGANIZATION
develop skills and confidence to identify and evaluate
3 units
critical marketing data, and develop successful programs
Prerequisites: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. This course
to solve business problems and capitalize on market
explores the special challenges of management of a
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Bachelor of Arts in Business
Course Descriptions
nonprofit organization. Through cases, description, and
Prerequisites: BUOM 377, BUOM 378, BUOM 475,
theoretical analysis, students learn about the defining
BUOM 482 and BUOM 472. This course enables
characteristics of the nonprofit sector, major differences
professionals to apply financial management theory in
between nonprofit and profit-making organizations, and
real business situations ultimately aimed at actionable
government and business involvement with the nonprofit
decision making. Topics include cash flow optimization,
sector. Students acquire skills focused on governance,
profit maximization, forecasting & budgeting, financial
financing, and management of nonprofit organizations
analysis, financing through debt or equity, valuation, and
analyzing risk and return.
BUOM 478 • ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS
3 units
BUOM 485 • STRATEGIC MARKETING
Prerequisite: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. A study of
MANAGEMENT
ethical situations in organizations, accountability in
3 units
government, respect for human rights, and responsibility
Prerequisites: BUOM 377, BUOM 378, BUOM 471,
for ethical and contemporary life choices. Ethical theories
BUOM 475 and BUOM 482. This course takes a case
and personal values are examined through readings and
study approach to the development of marketing strategy
analysis of situations in organizations.
and plans. Group discussions, presentations, and written
BUOM 481 • BUSINESS THROUGH THE EYES OF
case analyses are used with emphasis on both quantitative
FAITH
and qualitative assessment of management issues. Focus
3 units
is on critical thinking and application of concepts and
Prerequisite: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. A study of the
techniques to problem identification, analysis, synthesis,
nature of business from the perspective of the Christian
and evaluation. It is recommended that students first
faith.
complete college math and accounting. (Formerly BUOM
479 Marketing Strategies)
BUOM 482 • MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
3 units
* This information is provided for ease of use; however, it
Prerequisite: BUOM 377 and BUOM 378. An overview
is not the official record. See the academic catalog for
of the financial tools available to the manager in decision
official course descriptions and requirements.
making. Includes a study of income statements, balance
sheets, cash flow projections, budgets, changes in
financial position, and ratio analysis. Emphasis is on
reading and understanding accounting documents rather
than on their preparation.
BUOM 484 • FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
3 units
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