College of Business

The College of Business offers degree programs that focus on excellent career prospects. We are committed to our mission as a business school that anticipates the rapidly transforming business landscape in order to craft the future of business. These academic programs encompass more than 25 business and design majors and options. This means you — and your skills — are in demand in the job market when you graduate.
College of Business
443 Austin Hall
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2603
Phone: 541-737-2551
Website: http://business.oregonstate.edu/
Student Services
Undergraduate Advising
Phone: 541-737-3716
Email: studentservices@oregonstate.edu
Student Engagement
Phone: 541-713-8040
Email: osubusiness@oregonstate.edu
Career Success Center
Phone: 541-737-8957
Email: csc@oregonstate.edu
Graduate Business Programs
Phone: 541-737-5510
Email: gradbusiness@oregonstate.edu
OSU Cascades Undergraduate Advising
Tykeson Hall 315
Bend, Oregon
Phone: 541-322-2090
Administration
Tim Carroll, Sara Hart Kimball Dean, 541-737-6024, tim.carroll@oregonstate.edu
Inara Scott, Senior Advisor to the Dean for Strategy and Innovation, 541-737-4102, inara.scott@oregonstate.edu
John Becker-Blease, Associate Dean for Graduate Student Development, 541-737-6061, john.becker-blease@oregonstate.edu
Dave Berger, School Head for Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems, 541-737-2636, dave.berger@oregonstate.edu
Chad Murphy, School Head for Management, Entrepreneurship, and Supply Chain, 541-737-6109, chad.murphy@oregonstate.edu
Colleen Bee, School Head for Marketing, Analytics, and Design, 541-737-6059, colleen.bee@oregonstate.edu
Jay Hardy, Associate Dean for Research, 541-737-3016, jay.hardy@oregonstate.edu
Jonathan Arthurs, PhD Program Director, 541-737-6036, jonathan.arthurs@oregonstate.edu
Michele Swift, Director for Assessment and Accreditation, 541-737-4110, michele.swift@oregonstate.edu
Malcolm LeMay, Director of Operations, 541-737-6021, malcolm.lemay@oregonstate.edu
College of Business
At the College of Business, we offer Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Business (MSB), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. We serve students through three locations in Oregon (Corvallis, Bend and Portland) as well as fully online through Ecampus, which is top-ranked nationally for online learning.
Accreditation
Our undergraduate and graduate business programs and our accounting program are accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Only a select few (less than 5%) of the more than 16,000 schools worldwide granting business degrees have earned AACSB accreditation and only 1% separately accredit accounting.
High School Preparation
Students planning to enroll in the College of Business are recommended to complete the following high school courses: English, four years; mathematics, four years; history and social studies, three years; foreign language, two years; natural science, two years. In addition, competence in computer word processing, spreadsheet and database software is recommended.
Advising: Transfer Students
We’ve built transfer partnerships and pathways that support learning and degree completion for our students coming from community colleges, other four-year universities as well as those already in the workforce. We have dedicated, full-time professional academic advisors to support your transfer to the College of Business, and we incorporate our nationally award-winning Blueprint personal and professional skills development curriculum into your coursework.
Minor Programs
We have multiple transcript-visible minors for both College of Business students and students majoring in other disciplines. No matter your true passion, there is a business side to every occupation.
As you are investing in your education and your future, think about how business fundamentals are an important part of any career, whether with a global corporation, expanding startup or local family business. Contact the College of Business Advising Office, Austin Hall 122, 541-737-3716 for information.
Blueprint
All students develop professional skills like leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, decision-making and communication — the types of lifelong skills that make a difference in the job market. That is Blueprint — an award-winning series of classes focused on professional and leadership development and financial literacy. We keep you on track to graduate on time, with the skills and network to choose your career, and the savvy to make the big decisions at the right time.
Career Success
The resources of the OSU Career Development Center and College of Business Career Success Center (Austin Hall 102) are available to all students seeking information concerning career development and interviews with visiting firms.
International Study
The College of Business runs the largest college-administered international business exchange program in the state — the Arthur Stonehill Exchange Program. This opportunity allows qualified students to study abroad in one of 14 carefully selected and approved programs and earn an option in International Business through this one term of study abroad. All courses are taught in English and focus on various aspects of business, management, and marketing. Financial aid applies to most programs.
Centers within the College of Business
Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Business
Anne Sinkey, Director
The Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Business empowers students, staff, faculty, professionals, and community partners with resources and training to build inclusive cultures and communities through programs and events, education, and professional development opportunities.
Center for Business Analytics and Applied AI
Bin Zhu, Associate Professor
The Center for Business Analytics and Applied AI connects businesses, professionals, students and faculty with a mission to educate and to exchange ideas on gaining competitive advantages from data and to advance business with AI-driven solutions through corporate sponsored projects. These projects provide opportunities for students to integrate and apply what they have learned from different classes, to practice communicating with clients and supervisors, and to develop solutions with measurable impact for their clients.
Center for Family Enterprise
Ted Paterson, Director
In 1985 we created a community of family business members to bring together those dealing with the family aspects of running a business to help ensure a bright future for them and their communities. The Center for Family Enterprise exists today to advance the success and amplify the positive impact of family businesses in Oregon and throughout the region. We help Oregon communities thrive as the pre-eminent partner with multi-generational family businesses and their advisors through our research, education, and engagement.
Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights (CMCI)
Johnny Chen, Director
Brandon McAlexander, Associate Director
Deploying cutting-edge technology and techniques, the Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights (CMCI) delivers professional market research that provides insight into markets, businesses and consumers within rapidly evolving business landscapes. CMCI projects are led by marketing faculty — who mentor teams of students in the field research — providing clients with actionable research and students with experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for marketing careers.
Center for Supply Chain Management
Ping-Hung Hsieh, Professor
The Center for Supply Chain Management serves as a dynamic hub for knowledge creation and dissemination in supply chain management and analytics. We facilitate collaboration between students, faculty and industry partners, both locally and globally, while also forging strategic alliances with various academic research units. Through seminars, projects and workshops, we bring real-world challenges to the classroom, offering experiential learning opportunities that empower students to apply their expertise in solving complex supply chain issues and providing valuable networking opportunities.
Student Centers and Academies within the College of Business
Center for Advancing Financial Education (OSU Cafe)
Prem Matthew, Director
Kayleen Salchenberg, Program Manager, Instructor
Leela Varadharajan, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Instructor
The OSU Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE) is a one-stop financial wellness center, providing services to the OSU community and Oregon. Everyone’s financial situation is unique. We are here to provide education, help you get the resources and information to navigate college finances, and make sound financial decisions. We provide free services working one-on-one with our peer mentors or Certified Financial Planners (CFP) as well as self-study modules, presentations and coursework. Topics include paying for college and all that it entails, creating a budget and post-college financial planning.
Sales Academy
Eric Nelson, Director
The OSU Sales Academy is committed to transforming OSU students into the next generation of sales leaders. This dynamic program offers a range of extracurricular experiential learning activities designed to equip students with essential personal selling skills and techniques.
Participants engage in networking events with representatives from leading corporate partners and compete in sales simulations where they create and present innovative solutions to real-time sales challenges. Open to students from all majors and colleges, the Sales Academy fosters a diverse learning environment, enriching the experience for all participants. Upon successfully completing the required activities, students earn a certificate in professional sales, enhancing their credentials and career prospects in the competitive job market.
Thanks to the generous support of our corporate partners, there are no fees or tuition required to participate in the Sales Academy, making this valuable learning opportunity accessible to all OSU students.
We invite you to join us and take the first step towards becoming a leader in the sales industry!
Continuing and Professional Education
Melanie Mitchell, Director
Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) at the OSU College of Business is dedicated to transforming careers and career potential with access to new, in-demand job skills. Our wide range of certificates covers topics such as digital marketing, human resources, Lean Six Sigma, and project management. Whether you want to take one course or a suite of courses to complete a certificate, CPE provides the necessary tools to stand out in your current role or to prepare for a new role or a new career. Our courses are taught by experts in the field who are knowledgeable about the latest advancements and best approaches for meeting the challenges of their area. We offer online certificates and custom corporate training programs. To explore our available courses, please visit our website.
Academic and Professional Standards
The standards set forth below apply to all students enrolled in the College of Business and are in addition to those standards applicable to all students in the university. Students are responsible for satisfying these requirements.
Prerequisite Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for all classes within a College of Business degree program. A higher grade is required in some classes as noted in the catalog.
Academic Progression Standards
Academic progression standards specify the requirements a student must meet in order to graduate with a degree from the College of Business. OSU has minimum GPA standards. The College of Business has additional GPA requirements and standards. Students must satisfy both OSU and College of Business standards to earn their business degree. College requirements apply to minors unless stated otherwise.
The College of Business progression standards require that students:
- Achieve a minimum grade of C- or better in all classes used to complete their degree program.
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA over all coursework completed within their degree program.
- Complete a minimum of 50% of upper-division major-specific and a minimum of 50% of upper-division business/design curriculum, including declared options, at OSU.
- Resolve all incomplete (I) grades in any classes within the degree program within one year, or prior to graduation, whichever occurs first.
- Make satisfactory progress toward the completion of the degree program in a timely fashion.
The College of Business degree program includes all College of Business classes taken for major and elective credit and non-college classes that are part of the degree requirements. Any course used to satisfy College of Business degree requirements must be taken using the A–F grade mode. The Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade basis may not be used.
Transfer grades in College of Business degree program classes may be used to satisfy coursework requirements but are not used in the overall College of Business GPA calculation that determines graduation. They are, however, used in the All-Inclusive Business (AIB) and All-Inclusive Design (AID) GPAs. Thus, if a course is completed at OSU and must be repeated to earn a higher grade, then the course must be repeated at OSU for the grade to be included in the OSU and COB GPA calculations.
Business
Lower-division classes (100–200 level) completed at any accredited college or university with a grade of C- or higher may be used to satisfy lower-division core requirements and therefore included in the AIB GPA.
Upper-division classes (300-level and above) completed with a grade of C- or higher at school(s) accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) may be used to satisfy upper-division core and discipline-specific coursework requirements and therefore included in the AIB GPA. If the school is not AACSB accredited, the upper division business credits will be elective credits and not satisfy degree requirements.
Design
Classes completed at any accredited college or university with a grade of C- or higher may be used to satisfy core requirements and therefore included in the AID GPA.
Learning Outcomes
All undergraduate majors in a business discipline complete a common Business Core that have a set of learning outcomes outlined in the Business Administration major. Program-specific learning outcomes are outlined on each individual major page in the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
- Demonstrate proficiency through the second year of a foreign language (foreign language is defined as completing the 213 level of that language with a C or better or getting a signed letter from the School of Language, Culture, and Society that states they have determined the student has that level of proficiency without needing the coursework), and
- Demonstrate cultural awareness by either:
- Completing six credits of upper-division coursework focusing on the culture of regions that commonly use the foreign language in which the student is proficient, or
- Successfully complete a study abroad, global internship, or research experience of at least 10 weeks in a non-English speaking foreign country while enrolled at OSU. This experience must be clearly documented for audit purposes.
Guiding Professional Standards for the College of Business Community
As a member of the College of Business community, you should strive to:
- treat others with honesty, respect, and courtesy;
- maintain the highest levels of academic integrity;
- act in accordance with ethical and social responsibilities;
- foster a professional learning environment; and
- act in a professional manner.
You are also expected to comply with the law as well as all University regulations and policies that apply to you. Those University policies include, but are not limited to, the University Student Conduct Regulations, the University’s Discrimination and Harassment Policies and the University’s Policy on Acceptable Use of Computing Resources. Failure to comply with these laws, regulations, and policies may result in the pursuit of corrective action by the College, as detailed further below.
General Statement on Professional Conduct and Academic Integrity
The Guiding Professional Standards for the College of Business Community, subscribed to by all members of the College of Business Community, is intended to support and implement the values held by the College. Those values encompass the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship. All members of the College of Business Community accept our responsibility to strive to meet those standards and to act in an ethically proper manner in our dealings with others. We dedicate ourselves to create and nurture a culture of innovation, cooperation, diversity and mutual respect within the College of Business while recognizing and pursuing the social responsibilities imposed by these values.
A reputation for personal integrity is valuable in the business and broader world. A good reputation is created through personal behavior and performance over time that is observed by friends, colleagues, and business associates, both superiors and subordinates.
The students, faculty, administrators and staff of the College of Business are committed to fostering and creating a positive, professional learning environment. These goals will be pursued by conduct that is honest, civil, courteous and responsible.
College of Business Corrective Actions for Failure to Meet Academic or Professional Standards
The College of Business Corrective Actions govern the college’s response to a student’s failure to progress adequately academically in the college or a violation of the law or university regulations and policies that apply to the student, including the Guiding Professional Standards of the college, the University Student Conduct Regulations, the University’s Discrimination and Harassment Policies, or the University’s Policy on Acceptable Use of Computing Resources. As is the case for all students, College of Business students are also subject to the university’s Student Conduct Regulations and the procedures for enforcement of those regulations.
A failure by the student to progress adequately academically or a violation by the student of any of the college or university standards or policies listed in the above paragraph may result in the pursuit of one or more of the actions detailed below, including dismissal of the student from the college. The college will notify a student against whom it pursues such action with information about the effect of the action on the student’s status in the college and information regarding how the student may respond to or appeal the action.
The types of actions that the College may pursue are:
- “Warning”: The student is issued a notice that they are out of compliance with College academic or behavioral standards. Failure to address the problem may lead to further progressive action, including Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal.
- “Probation”: The student is issued a notice of actions they must take to avoid further progressive actions, including Suspension or Dismissal. The student must meet after each quarter with an advisor to review their progress.
- “Suspension”: A student placed on Suspension will not be permitted to register for classes in the College. Students placed on Suspension will be removed from any College classes for which they are currently registered but have not yet begun, but will be permitted to complete classes that are in progress. A student placed on Suspension will not be allowed to progress in the College other than by completing any courses in which they are currently enrolled.
- “Dismissed”: A student who is Dismissed from the College will be removed from the major and not permitted to register for or take classes from the College during the period of Dismissal. Students will be issued a notice of the period of Dismissal and advised as to when they may apply for readmission to the College. A student Dismissed from the College will not be allowed to progress in the College.
Warning
Academic: “Warning” status is cautionary and may be issued for one or more of the following academic reasons:
- Earning a ‘D’, ‘F’ or ‘Incomplete’ grade in a Business Degree Course.
- A small deviation below the minimum 2.5 COB GPA requirement.
- Failure to complete Business Degree Coursework in a timely fashion.
Probation for Academic and Professional Behavior
- Academic: If a student has larger deviations from the academic progression standards than those defined for a Warning, or if the student continues to be out of compliance with any of the COB progression standards following a Warning, the student may be placed on Probation and may be required to take specific action to correct the problem(s).
- Behavioral: Student behavior that is a significant departure from the law, or College or University regulations and policies, may result in the student being place on Probation. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to, academic dishonesty, criminal violations, repeated or intentional violation of University policies, or significant breaches of the University Student Conduct Regulations, the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment or the University’s Policy on Acceptable Use of Computing Resources.
A student on Probation must follow recommendations of the College in order to avoid Suspension or Dismissal. Students on Probation status must meet with an advisor following each term to review their progress and standing in the College until the Probation status is removed. Students who successfully fulfill the recommendations will be removed from Probation status. Students who fail to follow or are unsuccessful in fulfilling the recommendations will be placed on Suspension and may be evaluated for Dismissal from the College. Probation may be continued if a student continues to be out of compliance with academic or behavioral standards but is taking steps to correct the identified problem(s).
Suspension for Academic and Professional Behavior
- Academic: A student may be placed on Suspension if the student does not take steps to become compliant with the College’s academic progression standards (such as retaking a class the student has failed), or the student is not making adequate progress in correcting their academic problems.
- Behavioral: A student may be placed on Suspension if the student’s behavior is a sufficiently severe and significant departure from the law, or College or University regulations and policies, or the student fails to constructively address previous behavioral concerns after College action.
In the event of a second instance of academic dishonesty, the student will be Suspended and evaluated for Dismissal from the College.
Dismissal from the College
A student may be Dismissed from the College following an evaluation by the Student Conduct Committee (“Conduct Committee”). The Conduct Committee will review the student’s record, any specific departures from law, College, or University regulations and policies, and any progress that has been made toward resolving academic concerns. After review, the Conduct Committee may recommend immediate Dismissal from the College, or may recommend an alternative status, such as Suspension or Probation. The Conduct Committee may also prescribe a plan to address specific academic or behavioral concerns.
During a period of Dismissal, a student cannot participate in or be registered for classes in the College of Business. A determination of Dismissal will include a date after which the student may request readmission to the College. Periods of Dismissal may range from one term to permanent, with no option for readmission. Requests for readmission must be made to the Conduct Committee. Readmission is not guaranteed.
In a request for readmission, the Conduct Committee will review the student’s record, including completion of any required actions administered as part of a behavioral or academic misconduct case. Students requesting readmission must meet current criteria for admission to the College and must be found likely to uphold the College’s standards for professional conduct and academic integrity. In addition, students applying for readmission must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Conduct Committee, their commitment to personal integrity and ability to uphold the College’s Code of Ethics.
If the College’s academic standards or requirements have changed since the student was last a College of Business major, the student will be subject to the more recent standards or requirements.
Appeal of Academic or Corrective Status
- Any student who wishes to challenge the student’s academic or corrective status at the College must submit an appeal in writing to the Dean of the College within seven (7) calendar days following the issuance of a notice from the College identifying the student’s status. The request for an appeal must include specific justification, including errors, failure to consider all of the evidence presented, or any other action, including any new evidence not known at the time of the original meeting, that may change the outcome. The Dean may refer the issue to their designee, including the College Appeals Committee. Following the review, the Dean will notify the affected student of his or her decision by mail or email. Students engaged in an appeal of their Dismissal from the College will be placed on Suspension status pending resolution of their appeal.
- The student may appeal the Dean’s decision to the Oregon State University Provost in writing within seven (7) calendar days following issuance of a decision by the Dean. The Provost’s decision on the appeal is the University’s final decision.
Undergraduate Programs
Majors
- Accountancy
Options: -
Apparel Design
Options: - Business Administration
Options: - Business Analytics
Options: - Business Information Systems
Options: -
Design and Innovation Management
Options: - Finance
Options: - Hospitality Management
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Options: - Interior Design
Options:
- Marketing
Options: - Organizational Leadership
Options: - Product and Merchandising Management
Options: - Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Options:
Minors
- Accounting
- Business
- Business Information Systems
- Cybersecurity Management
- Design and Innovation Management
- Family Business
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Merchandising Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Professional Sales
- Sports Business
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Certificates
- Accounting - suspended
- Organizational Leadership
Graduate Programs
Majors
- Accountancy - suspended
- Business
Options: - Business Administration
Options: - Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Minors
Certificates
School Leadership
Founded in 1908, the College of Business has 200 research faculty and instructors, delivering on more than 25 business and design degrees and degree options with a focus on graduates that are profession-ready. We serve about 4,500 undergraduate students and 400 graduate students. Our academic programs are organized into three schools, designed to offer our faculty research support, cross-disciplinary research opportunities and professional development.
Faculty
Our faculty are committed professors and passionate mentors, thriving on collaboration and innovation. They are contributors to top-tier publications across all disciplines, productive leaders of industry-sponsored research and investigators for economic and societal solutions that foster shared prosperity.
Accounting (ACTG)
ACTG 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Engage in a hands-on learning experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired through academic coursework to foster personal and professional development.
ACTG 317, EXTERNAL REPORTING I, 4 Credits
Examines the theory and practice of financial accounting, the processing and controls phases of the accounting system, and reporting to external parties. Emphasis is placed on the accounting cycle and financial statement structure and content. The emphasis on the accounting cycle includes the processing and tracing of transaction data from source documents to financial statements.
Prerequisite: (BA 211 with C or better or BA 211H with C or better or BA 211Z with C or better or BA 211HZ with C or better) and (BA 213 [C] or BA 213H [C] or BA 213Z [C] or BA 213HZ [C])
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 318, EXTERNAL REPORTING II, 4 Credits
Continuation from ACTG 317 and the theory and practice of financial accounting and the reporting to external parties. Covers financial reporting objectives to provide information that is useful in investment and credit decisions, in assessing cash flow prospects, and about company resources and claims to those resources.
Prerequisite: ACTG 317 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 319, EXTERNAL REPORTING III, 4 Credits
Continuation from ACTG 318 and the theory and practice of financial accounting and the reporting to external parties. Covers financial reporting objectives to provide information that is useful in investment and credit decisions, in assessing cash flow prospects, and about company resources and claims to those resources.
Prerequisite: ACTG 318 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 321, COST MANAGEMENT I, 4 Credits
Reinforces and builds on the language and concepts of management accounting. Emphasizes different models for product costing and examines their effects on profit planning, budgeting, motivation, and control.
Prerequisite: ACTG 317 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 379, ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS, 4 Credits
Covers the analysis of data as it pertains to accounting professionals. The focuses include analytic techniques for decision making and the examination of “big data” involving accounting information. Hands-on experiences will develop skills with select software tools used in data analytics for accounting professionals.
Prerequisite: ACTG 318 with C- or better and (BA 370 [C-] or BA 370H [C-])
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ACTG 405, READING & CONFERENCE, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ACTG 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ACTG 407, SEMINAR, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ACTG 409, PRACTICUM, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ACTG 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 417, ADVANCED ACCOUNTING, 4 Credits
Explores advanced financial accounting theory and practice, building on the External Reporting course series ACTG 317/ACTG 318/ACTG 319. Focuses on topics including corporate combinations, consolidated financial statements, and other emerging accounting issues.
Prerequisite: ACTG 319 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 420, IT AUDITING, 4 Credits
Explores key information systems issues such as planning, acquisition, delivery, and monitoring from a risk and control perspective. Covers the use of IT audit standards, guidelines, and frameworks and build data analysis tool skills.
Prerequisite: (ACTG 317 with C- or better and (BA 370 [C-] or BA 370H [C-])) or BIS 371 [C-] or BA 371 [C-] or BIS 471 [C-] or BA 479 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 424, TAXATION I, 4 Credits
Covers concepts related to business taxation and focuses primarily on 1) basic income tax law as it relates to businesses, 2) the role of income taxes in decision making processes, and 3) basic income tax research. Intended to assist students in preparation to become a professional, and thus contains components designed to aid in the development of technical, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Prerequisite: ACTG 319 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 425, ADVANCED TAXATION, 4 Credits
Covers concepts related to taxation and primarily focuses on income tax law as it relates to individual income taxes, tax planning, and tax research.
Prerequisite: ACTG 424 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 427, ASSURANCE AND ATTESTATION SERVICES, 4 Credits
Assertions of enterprises gain credibility when examined by an independent third party. Assurance and attestation provide credibility. Coverage includes ethics, risk, materiality, internal control, evidence and reporting.
Prerequisite: ACTG 319 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 428, ADVANCED AUDIT ANALYTICS, 4 Credits
An advanced course covering audit theory, current audit practice and auditor professional skills. Includes in-class activities, readings, presentations, research and group discussions of relevant advanced audit topics. Understand the use and future of data analytics in the audit profession. Theory, current audit practice and auditor professional skills.
Prerequisite: ACTG 427 with C- or better
ACTG 442, FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Develops the understanding and skill to use financial statements for investment decisions, credit decisions, performance analysis, and forecasting. Three main topic areas: analysis overview, accounting analysis, and financial analysis.
Prerequisite: FIN 342 with C- or better or ((BA 240 with C- or better or BA 240H with C- or better or BA 360 with C- or better or BA 360H with C- or better) and ACTG 317 [C-])
Equivalent to: FIN 442
Available via Ecampus
ACTG 499, SELECTED TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ACTG 520, IT AUDITING, 4 Credits
Explores key information systems issues such as planning, acquisition, delivery, and monitoring from a risk and control perspective. Covers the use of IT audit standards, guidelines, and frameworks and build data analysis tool skills.
Available via Ecampus
Business Administration (BA)
BA 002, LEADERSHIP, 0 Credits
Provides students with basic personal and interpersonal leadership skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, the leadership experience help students explore motivation, decision-making, time management, power, team building, conflict, ethics, dealing with change, communication skills, and diversity issues.
BA 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Engage in a hands-on learning experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired through academic coursework to foster personal and professional development.
BA 100, +TRANSITIONS, 2 Credits
Supports students beginning their Oregon State journey by introducing them to the university’s mission and goals, sharing the tools and resources it offers its students, and assisting students in developing strategies for their personal and academic success and well-being.
Attributes: CSTR – Core Ed - Transitions
Corequisites: BA 160
Equivalent to: CORE 100, ED 100, ENGR 110, ENGR 110H, LA 100, SCI 100
Available via Ecampus
BA 101, BUSINESS NOW, 6 Credits
Presents an integrated view of both established and entrepreneurial business organizations by studying their common processes and characteristics. Introduces theory and develops basic skills in the areas of management, finance, accounting and marketing. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BA 101Z.
Equivalent to: BA 101Z
Available via Ecampus
BA 101Z, INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS, 4 Credits
Presents an integrated view of both established and entrepreneurial businesses by studying their common characteristics and processes in a global context. Introduces theory and develops basic skills in the areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing, with an emphasis on social responsibility and ethical practices. Explores how businesses can create value for themselves and society by addressing environmental and social challenges.
Equivalent to: BA 101
Available via Ecampus
BA 131, MICROSOFT EXCEL, 2 Credits
Provides technology fundamentals required to excel in college-level academic work focusing on MS Excel. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BA 169Z.
Corequisites: BA 101Z
Equivalent to: BA 169Z
Available via Ecampus
BA 140, FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR COLLEGE LIFE, 2 Credits
Helps you learn the fundamentals of personal finance. It is crucial you are prepared to be prudent managers of your financial resources, enabling you to achieve long- and short-term financial goals and security. In addition, this course will examine how your background experiences, values, goals, and decisions can impact your financial future.
Available via Ecampus
BA 150, EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 1 Credit
Explore business concepts while designing a start-up company. Listen to inspirational speakers, practice networking skills and learn business etiquette as part of the Business Beavs in Action summer camp.
BA 152, EXPLORING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 1 Credit
Provides an immersive experience regarding responsible business practices. In addition, from an entrepreneurial prospective, students have the opportunity to explore ways in which real social change is being conducted worldwide.
BA 154, EXPLORING MARKETING, 1 Credit
Students will understand the process of developing and executing a marketing plan in the context of a business model. Each student will participate in a Case Study conducting a small business-marketing plan.
BA 160, +COB CAREER AND MAJOR EXPLORATION, 1 Credit
Understand College of Business major and academic options as they relate to one’s professional career path. Explore one’s interests, values, strengths and abilities through self-assessments. Connect with faculty, alumni and peers while developing one’s professional brand and building business and communication skills. Create tangible career relevant artifacts.
Attributes: CSC1 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Preparation
Prerequisite: BA 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BA 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CORE 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CORE 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ED 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ED 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ENGR 110 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ENGR 310 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or LA 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or LA 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or SCI 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or SCI 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better
Equivalent to: BA 160H, BA 163
Available via Ecampus
BA 160H, B-ENGAGED, 3 Credits
Understand and accomplish college-level academic work and explore OSU resources and options that will enhance your college experience and success. Opportunity to connect with faculty and peers with common interests in a supportive learning environment.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
BA 161, INNOVATION NATION--AWARENESS TO ACTION, 3 Credits
First course in a two-course sequence. Begins a conversation on self-management, offering opportunities for active reflection on critical skill sets necessary for success in today's global market. Builds a foundation of entrepreneurial knowledge and gaining a competitive edge while becoming aware of your role in managing your own career.
Equivalent to: BA 161H, BA 167
Available via Ecampus
BA 161H, INNOVATION NATION--AWARENESS TO ACTION, 3 Credits
First course in a two-course sequence. Begins a conversation on self-management, offering opportunities for active reflection on critical skill sets necessary for success in today's global market. Builds a foundation of entrepreneurial knowledge and gaining a competitive edge while becoming aware of your role in managing your own career.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
BA 162, INNOVATION NATION--IDEAS TO REALITY, 3 Credits
Second course in a two-course sequence. Topics include evaluating entrepreneurial capabilities, creativity and innovation, opportunity recognition, impression management, and responsible business practices. Continues a conversation on self-management, offering opportunities for active reflection on critical skill sets necessary for success in today's global market.
Prerequisite: BA 161 with C- or better or BA 161H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 162H, BA 168
Available via Ecampus
BA 162H, INNOVATION NATION--IDEAS TO REALITY, 3 Credits
Second course in a two-course sequence. Topics include evaluating entrepreneurial capabilities, creativity and innovation, opportunity recognition, impression management, and responsible business practices. Continues a conversation on self-management, offering opportunities for active reflection on critical skill sets necessary for success in today's global market.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 161 with C- or better or BA 161H with C- or better
BA 163, B-ENGAGED, 3 Credits
The first term is a critical time for college students. B-Engaged helps the student transition to the OSU academic community and college learning expectations. B-Engaged will help the student understand and accomplish college-level academic work and explore OSU resources and options that will enhance their college experience and success. Additionally, B-Engaged is the student's opportunity to connect with a faculty member and peers with common interests in a supportive learning environment.
Equivalent to: BA 160, BA 160H
Available via Ecampus
BA 167, LAUNCH PAD I, 3 Credits
Begins a conversation on self-management, offering opportunities for active reflection on critical skill sets necessary for success in today's global market. Focused on building a foundation of entrepreneurial knowledge and gaining a competitive edge while becoming aware of your role in managing your own career. BA 167/BA 168 presents an integrated view of both established and entrepreneurial business organizations by studying their common processes and characteristics. The series introduces theory and develops basic skills in the areas of management, finance, accounting, and marketing.
BA 168, LAUNCH PAD II, 3 Credits
Continues the conversation on self-management, focused on building a foundation of entrepreneurial knowledge and gaining a competitive edge while becoming aware of your role in managing your own career. BA 167/BA 168 presents an integrated view of both established and entrepreneurial business organizations by studying their common processes and characteristics. The series introduces theory and develops basic skills in the areas of management, finance, accounting, and marketing.
Prerequisite: BA 167 with C- or better
BA 169Z, DATA ANALYSIS USING MICROSOFT EXCEL, 4 Credits
Covers Microsoft Excel software skills necessary for evidence-based problem-solving, including workbook editing, formula creation, charting, and pivot tables. Emphasizes hands-on learning, using Excel functions to perform data analysis to enhance decision-making.
Equivalent to: BA 131
BA 199, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
BA 210, INTERNSHIP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 211, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, 4 Credits
Accounting information from the perspective of external users, principally investors and creditors. Emphasis on the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, income recognition and determination, and asset valuation. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BA 211Z.
Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or MTH 241 with C- or better or MTH 251 with C- or better or MTH 251H with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 24 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060
Equivalent to: BA 211H, BA 211HZ, BA 211Z
Available via Ecampus
BA 211H, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, 4 Credits
Accounting information from the perspective of external users, principally investors and creditors. Emphasis on the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, income recognition and determination, and asset valuation. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BA 211HZ.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or MTH 241 with C- or better or MTH 251 with C- or better or MTH 251H with C- or better or Math Placement Test with a score of 24 or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060
BA 211HZ, PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, 4 Credits
Imparts an understanding of the purpose of accounting, common financial statement items, and the principles of internal controls. Focuses on recording the impact of economic events on account balances using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the creation and analysis of financial statements to aid in external decision making.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or MTH 241 with C- or better or MTH 251Z with C- or better or MTH 251HZ with C- or better or MTH 251 with C- or better or MTH 251H with C- or better or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060 or Math Placement Test with a score of 24
BA 211Z, PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, 4 Credits
Imparts an understanding of the purpose of accounting, common financial statement items, and the principles of internal controls. Focuses on recording the impact of economic events on account balances using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the creation and analysis of financial statements to aid in external decision making.
Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or MTH 241 with C- or better or MTH 251Z with C- or better or MTH 251HZ with C- or better or MTH 251 with C- or better or MTH 251H with C- or better or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060 or Math Placement Test with a score of 24
Equivalent to: BA 211, BA 211H, BA 211HZ
Available via Ecampus
BA 213, MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING, 4 Credits
Accounting information from the perspective of management users with an emphasis on data accumulation for product costing, planning, and performance evaluation and control. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BA 213Z.
Prerequisite: BA 211 with C- or better or BA 211H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 213H, BA 213HZ, BA 213Z
Available via Ecampus
BA 213H, MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING, 4 Credits
Accounting information from the perspective of management users with an emphasis on data accumulation for product costing, planning, and performance evaluation and control. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BA 213HZ.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 211 with C- or better or BA 211H with C- or better
BA 213HZ, PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING, 4 Credits
Builds an understanding of the role of managerial accounting in a business, focusing on the development and use of information to evaluate production costs and operational performance in support of short- and long-term organizational decision-making.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 211 with C- or better or BA 211H with C- or better or BA 211Z with C- or better or BA 211HZ with C- or better
BA 213Z, PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING, 4 Credits
Builds an understanding of the role of managerial accounting in a business, focusing on the development and use of information to evaluate production costs and operational performance in support of short- and long-term organizational decision-making.
Prerequisite: BA 211Z with C- or better or BA 211HZ with C- or better or BA 211 with C- or better or BA 211H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 213, BA 213H, BA 213HZ
Available via Ecampus
BA 223, PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING, 4 Credits
Covers concepts and principles used by marketing professionals. Designed explicitly for business majors, it’s an introduction to the relationships between customers, products, and companies in a competitive and dynamically evolving marketplace.
Equivalent to: BA 223H
Recommended: ECON 201 with a minimum grade of C-
BA 223H, PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING, 4 Credits
Covers concepts and principles used by marketing professionals. Designed explicitly for business majors, it’s an introduction to the relationships between customers, products, and companies in a competitive and dynamically evolving marketplace.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BA 223
Recommended: ECON 201 with a minimum grade of C-
BA 226HZ, INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW, 4 Credits
Provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. business law, including the legal system, contracts, torts, intellectual property, agency, employment, and business organization forms. Emphasizes practical legal knowledge and explores how laws impact business operations with a focus on risk management, contract disputes, business formation, and compliance with government regulation. Introduces legal challenges in business through real cases and legal terminology.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
BA 226Z, INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW, 4 Credits
Provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. business law, including the legal system, contracts, torts, intellectual property, agency, employment, and business organization forms. Emphasizes practical legal knowledge and explores how laws impact business operations with a focus on risk management, contract disputes, business formation, and compliance with government regulation. Introduces legal challenges in business through real cases and legal terminology.
Equivalent to: BA 226HZ, BA 230, BA 230H
Available via Ecampus
BA 230, BUSINESS LAW I, 4 Credits
Nature and function of law in our business society. Obligations arising out of agency, contract formation and breach, crimes, torts, warranty, regulation of competition, and international aspects thereof. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BA 226Z.
Equivalent to: BA 226HZ, BA 226Z, BA 230H, BA 330
Available via Ecampus
BA 230H, BUSINESS LAW I, 4 Credits
Nature and function of law in our business society. Obligations arising out of agency, contract formation and breach, crimes, torts, warranty, regulation of competition, and international aspects thereof. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BA 226HZ.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
BA 240, FINANCE, 4 Credits
Introduces basic tools of finance and applications of financial theory in use today. Explores rates of return, the time value of money, and other tools that can be applied to capital budgeting decisions, and the logic and fundamentals of financial statements. Focuses on students’ approach to financial decision-making and emphasizes quantitative approaches to decision making. Introduces students to equity and debt markets and securities, and serves as a stepping stone to advanced courses in finance.
Prerequisite: (BA 211Z with C- or better or BA 211HZ with C- or better or BA 211 with C- or better or BA 211H with C- or better or BA 315 with C- or better) and (ECON 201Z [C-] or ECON 201HZ [C-] or ECON 201 [C-] or ECON 201H [C-] or AEC 250 [C-] or AEC 250H [C-] or AEC 251 [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 240H, BA 360, BA 360H
Available via Ecampus
BA 240H, FINANCE, 4 Credits
Introduces basic tools of finance and applications of financial theory in use today. Explores rates of return, the time value of money, and other tools that can be applied to capital budgeting decisions, and the logic and fundamentals of financial statements. Focuses on students’ approach to financial decision-making and emphasizes quantitative approaches to decision making. Introduces students to equity and debt markets and securities, and serves as a stepping stone to advanced courses in finance.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (BA 211Z with C- or better or BA 211HZ with C- or better or BA 211 with C- or better or BA 211H with C- or better or BA 315 with C- or better) and (ECON 201Z [C-] or ECON 201HZ [C-] or ECON 201 [C-] or ECON 201H [C-] or AEC 250 [C-] or AEC 250H [C-] or AEC 251 [C-])
BA 251, MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS, 4 Credits
Explores a systems perspective to understanding the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Addresses ethical and diversity issues as they are relevant in entrepreneurial and established ventures.
Available via Ecampus
BA 252, MANAGING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PERFORMANCE, 4 Credits
Diagnoses individual and small-group behavior and develops skills in improving individual and small-group performance in entrepreneurial and established ventures. Emphasizes professional skill development and the practical application of theory and research. Integrates concepts of ethics, diversity, and cross-cultural relations.
Prerequisite: COMM 111Z with C- or better or COMM 111HZ with C- or better or COMM 111 with C- or better or COMM 111H with C- or better or COMM 114 with C- or better or COMM 114H with C- or better or COMM 218Z with C- or better or COMM 218HZ with C- or better or COMM 218 with C- or better or COMM 218H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 252H
Available via Ecampus
BA 252H, MANAGING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PERFORMANCE, 4 Credits
Diagnoses individual and small-group behavior and develops skills in improving individual and small-group performance in entrepreneurial and established ventures. Emphasizes professional skill development and the practical application of theory and research. Integrates concepts of ethics, diversity, and cross-cultural relations.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: COMM 111Z with C- or better or COMM 111HZ with C- or better or COMM 111 with C- or better or COMM 111H with C- or better or COMM 114 with C- or better or COMM 114H with C- or better or COMM 218Z with C- or better or COMM 218HZ with C- or better or COMM 218 with C- or better or COMM 218H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 252
BA 260, FOUNDATIONS OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET, 4 Credits
Topics include evaluating entrepreneurial capabilities, creativity, business plan creation, opportunity assessment and feasibility analysis, business implementation, new product introduction, and seeking funds.
Equivalent to: BA 260H
Available via Ecampus
BA 260H, FOUNDATIONS OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET, 4 Credits
Topics include evaluating entrepreneurial capabilities, creativity, business plan creation, opportunity assessment and feasibility analysis, business implementation, new product introduction, and seeking funds.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BA 260
BA 267, INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, 4 Credits
Understand the foundational principles of entrepreneurship and adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. Apply entrepreneurial thinking to real-world business opportunities. Serve as a consultant for a company to develop market opportunities for company’s products and services.
Prerequisite: BA 168 with C- or better
BA 270, BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Introduces and integrates some core concepts from Operations Management (OM) and Business Information System (BIS) disciplines by introducing a process-oriented view of the flow of materials, information, products, and services through and across organizational functions. Helps students to: identify information-bearing events and actors, model and analyze business processes, assess, and improve process efficiency, recognize probabilistic components of business processes, and understand the interactions between human behavior and process design. Addresses hands-on, case-based assignments allow for practicing some principles and concepts.
Prerequisite: BA 275 with C- or better or BA 275H with C- or better or ST 202 with C- or better or ST 244 with C- or better or ST 314 with C- or better or ST 352 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 270H
Available via Ecampus
BA 270H, BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Introduces and integrates some core concepts from Operations Management (OM) and Business Information System (BIS) disciplines by introducing a process-oriented view of the flow of materials, information, products, and services through and across organizational functions. Helps students to: identify information-bearing events and actors, model and analyze business processes, assess, and improve process efficiency, recognize probabilistic components of business processes, and understand the interactions between human behavior and process design. Addresses hands-on, case-based assignments allow for practicing some principles and concepts.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 275 with C- or better or BA 275H with C- or better or ST 202 with C- or better or ST 244 with C- or better or ST 314 with C- or better or ST 352 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 270
BA 275, FOUNDATIONS OF STATISTICAL INFERENCE, 4 Credits
An introductory course on statistical inference with an emphasis on business applications. Coverage includes descriptive statistics, random variables, probability distributions, sampling and sampling distributions, statistical inference for means and proportions using one and two samples, and linear regression analysis.
Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or MTH 241 with C- or better or MTH 251Z with C- or better or MTH 251HZ with C- or better or MTH 251 with C- or better or MTH 251H with C- or better or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 046
Equivalent to: BA 275H
Available via Ecampus
BA 275H, FOUNDATIONS OF STATISTICAL INFERENCE, 4 Credits
An introductory course on statistical inference with an emphasis on business applications. Coverage includes descriptive statistics, random variables, probability distributions, sampling and sampling distributions, statistical inference for means and proportions using one and two samples, and linear regression analysis.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or MTH 241 with C- or better or MTH 251Z with C- or better or MTH 251HZ with C- or better or MTH 251 with C- or better or MTH 251H with C- or better or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 046
Equivalent to: BA 275
BA 280, BUSINESS INSIGHTS, 2 Credits
Connect with faculty and peers and explore OSU resources designed to enhance your college experience and success. Engage in professional development activities and cultivate the soft skills employers are looking for in their future employees.
Available via Ecampus
BA 281, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 3 Credits
Designed to give students an early start on the process of career planning and development. The process involves thoughtful self-assessment, career exploration, planning and follow-through with preliminary employment strategies.
Equivalent to: BA 281H, BA 291, BA 292, BA 293, BA 294, BA 295, BA 296, BA 381, BA 382, BA 383, BA 384, BA 385, BA 386, DSGN 253
Available via Ecampus
BA 281H, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 3 Credits
Designed to give students an early start on the process of career planning and development. The process involves thoughtful self-assessment, career exploration, planning and follow-through with preliminary employment strategies.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BA 281, BA 291, BA 292, BA 293, BA 294, BA 295, BA 296, BA 381, BA 382, BA 383, BA 384, BA 385, BA 386, DSGN 253
BA 282, DRAFTING YOUR CAREER BLUEPRINT, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Topics include characteristics of exemplary leadership, analyzing own strengths and talents, and developing a plan for strengthening leadership capacity.
Equivalent to: DSGN 282
Available via Ecampus
BA 283, NAVIGATING CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE, 1 Credit
Examines how a culture of effective dialogue fosters employee engagement.
Prerequisite: BA 252 with C- or better or BA 252H with C- or better
Equivalent to: DSGN 283
Available via Ecampus
BA 284, FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE I, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. First of four courses dedicated to the foundations of personal finances. Topics include basics of personal finances and resources available; setting academic plan; setting strategic financial goals; budgeting.
Equivalent to: DSGN 284
Available via Ecampus
BA 290, INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS IN MARKETING, 3 Credits
Explores marketing through the perspectives of current marketing professionals. Introductory language and principles of marketing are introduced and examined through real world examples. Presents various careers within marketing.
Available via Ecampus
BA 297, +BUSINESS OF OPPRESSION, 4 Credits
Points a critical lens at how economic and commercial forces have played a pivotal role in historical and contemporary challenges and responses to racial justice. Practices critical discourse using reasoning, argument analysis, persuasive writing, and public speaking as we discuss controversial topics centered on the economics of race, equity, and oppression in the US.
Attributes: CFDP – Core Ed - Difference, Power & Oppression
BA 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 300, +TRANSITIONS, 2 Credits
Supports transfer students’ transition to Oregon State by introducing them to the university’s mission and goals, sharing the tools and resources it offers its students, and assisting students in developing strategies for their personal and academic success and well-being.
Attributes: CSTR – Core Ed - Transitions
Equivalent to: CORE 300, ED 300, ENGR 310, LA 300, SCI 300
Available via Ecampus
BA 311, +FRAMING YOUR CAREER PLAN, 1 Credit
Develop career-based skills and gain knowledge on how to communicate one's value in the workplace. Explore effective job search strategies and design a personalized professional growth plan.
Attributes: CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement
Prerequisite: BA 160 with C- or better or BA 160H with C- or better or BA 381 with C- or better or BA 280 with C- or better
Equivalent to: DSGN 311
Available via Ecampus
BA 312, FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE II, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. The second of a four course series in Blueprint that is dedicated to the foundations of personal finances for life here at OSU.
Equivalent to: DSGN 312
Available via Ecampus
BA 313, A CASE FOR CIVIL DISCOURSE IN BUSINESS, 1 Credit
Explores the role civil discourse plays in impacting societal issues from a business perspective.
Equivalent to: DSGN 313
Available via Ecampus
BA 314, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS, 4 Credits
Operations are the processes by which an organization transforms inputs (e.g., labor, material, and knowledge) into outputs (products and services). Operations managers are responsible for designing, running and improving the processes and systems to efficiently accomplish this for production or service businesses. Focuses on the concepts and tools employed by operations managers to provide their organization a competitive advantage. Topics include statistical tools and quantitative methods (descriptive statistics, probabilities, sampling, interval estimation and hypothesis testing) and operations management concepts (strategies, forecasting, process design, capacity utilization, quality systems, supply chain management, inventory management, resource planning, sustainability and lean systems.)
Available via Ecampus
BA 315, ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING, 4 Credits
Looks at how the accounting model reflects business transactions and events. Introduces both financial and managerial accounting and the creation, interpretation, and analysis of financial statements. Students obtain an understanding of the determination, organization, and management of costs and revenues including management decisions based upon this information.
Equivalent to: BA 215
Recommended: Third-year (junior) standing
Available via Ecampus
BA 330, LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS, 4 Credits
Nature and function of law in our business society. Obligations arising out of agency, contract formation and breach, crimes, torts, warranty, regulation of competition, and international aspects thereof. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BA 226Z.
Equivalent to: BA 230, BA 230H
Recommended: Third-year (junior) standing
Available via Ecampus
BA 347, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, 4 Credits
Integrated view of international business including current patterns of international business, socioeconomic and geopolitical systems within countries as they affect the conduct of business, major theories explaining international business transactions, financial forms and institutions that facilitate international transactions, and the interface between nation states and the firms conducting foreign business activities.
Prerequisite: (ECON 202Z with C- or better or ECON 202 with C- or better) and (BA 226Z [C-] or BA 226HZ [C-] or BA 230 [C-] or BA 230H [C-] or BA 330 [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 347H
Available via Ecampus
BA 347H, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, 4 Credits
Integrated view of international business including current patterns of international business, socioeconomic and geopolitical systems within countries as they affect the conduct of business, major theories explaining international business transactions, financial forms and institutions that facilitate international transactions, and the interface between nation states and the firms conducting foreign business activities.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (ECON 202Z with C- or better or ECON 202 with C- or better) and (BA 226Z [C-] or BA 226HZ [C-] or BA 230 [C-] or BA 230H [C-] or BA 330 [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 347
BA 348, INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE ORIENTATION, 1 Credit
Consists of large-group sessions as well as small-group break-out sessions for each country individually. It is vital to attend all sessions as valuable information pertaining to your study abroad opportunity will be presented.
BA 349, IMPACT OF CULTURE ON BUSINESS, 1 Credit
A requirement of all students participating in a College of Business-approved international exchange program and for completing the College of Business International Business option. The major emphasis is for students to reflect on their experience while studying, living and traveling in a foreign culture and for them to determine how the foreign culture impacts how they would conduct business in that country.
Prerequisite: BA 348 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better
BA 350, THE BUSINESS OF SPORT, 2 Credits
Examines the business dynamics and structure of the sports industry. Considers various perspectives, including professional, amateur, emerging, and global sports structures and addresses current issues in labor relations, media, and the financial and societal implications of sports business.
Available via Ecampus
BA 351, MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS, 4 Credits
A systems perspective to understanding the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Ethical and diversity issues are addressed as they are relevant in entrepreneurial and established ventures.
Available via Ecampus
BA 352, MANAGING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PERFORMANCE, 4 Credits
Diagnoses individual and small-group behavior and develop skill in improving individual and small-group performance in entrepreneurial and established ventures. Emphasizes professional skill development and the practical application of theory and research. Integrates concepts of ethics, diversity and cross-cultural relations.
Prerequisite: COMM 111Z with C- or better or COMM 111HZ with C- or better or COMM 111 with C- or better or COMM 111H with C- or better or COMM 114 with C- or better or COMM 114H with C- or better or COMM 218Z with C- or better or COMM 218HZ with C- or better or COMM 218 with C- or better or COMM 218H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 352H
Available via Ecampus
BA 352H, MANAGING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PERFORMANCE, 4 Credits
Diagnoses individual and small-group behavior and develop skill in improving individual and small-group performance in entrepreneurial and established ventures. Emphasizes professional skill development and the practical application of theory and research. Integrates concepts of ethics, diversity and cross-cultural relations.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: COMM 111Z with C- or better or COMM 111HZ with C- or better or COMM 111 with C- or better or COMM 111H with C- or better or COMM 114 with C- or better or COMM 114H with C- or better or COMM 218Z with C- or better or COMM 218HZ with C- or better or COMM 218 with C- or better or COMM 218H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 352
BA 354, ^MANAGING ETHICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, 4 Credits
Introduces contemporary issues that business professionals face making ethical and socially responsible decisions in an increasingly fast-paced, transparent, and global environment.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (COMM 111 with C- or better or COMM 111H with C- or better or COMM 111Z with C- or better or COMM 111HZ with C- or better or COMM 114 with C- or better or COMM 114H with C- or better or COMM 218 with C- or better or COMM 218H with C- or better or COMM 218Z with C- or better or COMM 218HZ with C- or better) and (WR 222 [C-] or WR 222H [C-] or WR 227Z [C-] or WR 227HZ [C-] or WR 323 [C-] or WR 323H [C-] or WR 327 [C-] or WR 327H [C-] or HC 199 [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 354H
Available via Ecampus
BA 354H, ^MANAGING ETHICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, 4 Credits
Introduces contemporary issues that business professionals face making ethical and socially responsible decisions in an increasingly fast-paced, transparent, and global environment.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (COMM 111 with C- or better or COMM 111H with C- or better or COMM 111Z with C- or better or COMM 111HZ with C- or better or COMM 114 with C- or better or COMM 114H with C- or better or COMM 218 with C- or better or COMM 218H with C- or better or COMM 218Z with C- or better or COMM 218HZ with C- or better) and (WR 222 [C-] or WR 222H [C-] or WR 227Z [C-] or WR 227HZ [C-] or WR 323 [C-] or WR 323H [C-] or WR 327 [C-] or WR 327H [C-] or HC 199 [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 354
BA 357, OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Provides an overview of the functional activities necessary for the creation/delivery of goods and services. Topics covered include productivity; strategy in a global business environment; project management; quality management; location and layout strategies; supply chain and inventory management; material requirements planning; JIT; work-place safety; maintenance and reliability; sourcing and sustainability.
Prerequisite: BA 270 with C- or better or BA 270H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 357H
Recommended: Good working knowledge of Excel applications
Available via Ecampus
BA 357H, OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Provides an overview of the functional activities necessary for the creation/delivery of goods and services. Topics covered include productivity; strategy in a global business environment; project management; quality management; location and layout strategies; supply chain and inventory management; material requirements planning; JIT; work-place safety; maintenance and reliability; sourcing and sustainability.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 270 with C- or better or BA 270H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 357
Recommended: Good working knowledge of Excel applications
BA 360, INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Explore the issues facing a financial manager in new business ventures, small businesses, and corporations. Focus on the role of the financial manager in business settings, explores the functions of a financial manager in financial analysis, forecasting, planning, and control; asset and liability management; capital budgeting; and raising funds for new business ventures, small businesses, and corporations.
Prerequisite: (BA 211Z with C- or better or BA 211HZ with C- or better or BA 211 with C- or better or BA 211H with C- or better or BA 215 with C- or better or BA 215H with C- or better or BA 315 with C- or better) and (ECON 201Z [C-] or ECON 201HZ [C-] or ECON 201 [C-] or ECON 201H [C-] or AEC 250 [C-] or AEC 250H [C-] or AEC 251 [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 240, BA 240H, BA 360H
Available via Ecampus
BA 360H, INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Explore the issues facing a financial manager in new business ventures, small businesses, and corporations. Focus on the role of the financial manager in business settings, explores the functions of a financial manager in financial analysis, forecasting, planning, and control; asset and liability management; capital budgeting; and raising funds for new business ventures, small businesses, and corporations.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (BA 211Z with C- or better or BA 211HZ with C- or better or BA 211 with C- or better or BA 211H with C- or better or BA 215 with C- or better or BA 215H with C- or better or BA 315 with C- or better) and (ECON 201Z [C-] or ECON 201HZ [C-] or ECON 201 [C-] or ECON 201H [C-] or AEC 250 [C-] or AEC 250H [C-] or AEC 251 [C-])
BA 361, IDEATION AND CREATIVE THINKING, 4 Credits
Focuses on the creative process applied toward business and societal problems, specifically, on identifying and developing innovative solutions to complex problems, fostering a creative culture, and providing practical tools for enhancing individual and team creativity. Uses exercises, simulations, and real-world business scenarios.
Available via Ecampus
BA 362, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL INITIATIVES, 4 Credits
The core concepts of entrepreneurship, using entrepreneurship to craft innovative responses to social problems. Entrepreneurial skills are as valuable in the social sector as they are in business. Includes both profit and non-profit firms that have programs designed to create social value.
BA 363, INNOVATION MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Introduces students to the field of innovation in both theory and practice. Examines different forms of innovation and the conditions under which innovation efforts succeed and fail. Approaches innovation from three perspectives—the innovation environment, invention, and commercialization.
Available via Ecampus
BA 365, FAMILY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Focuses on the opportunities and the problems characteristic of family businesses: entrepreneurship, management succession, transfer of ownership, mixing family and business roles, family conflicts, personnel issues, non-family employees, and outside advisors.
Available via Ecampus
BA 367, LAUNCH ACADEMY, 3 Credits
The Oregon State Launch Academy is an incubator for student entrepreneurs who want to be immersed in an innovative, high-energy environment that promotes the creation, evolution and implementation of business ideas. Launch Academy students earn academic credit for working on their businesses and have access to seed funding, prototyping equipment, co-working space, mentoring and training to help them advance their ideas. Launch Academy students learn about developing new products or services, marketing their ideas, building teams and securing funding, among other critical elements of entrepreneurial success.
BA 368, ADVANCED LAUNCH ACADEMY, 1-3 Credits
The Oregon State Launch Academy is an incubator for student entrepreneurs who want to be immersed in an innovative, high-energy environment that promotes the creation, evolution and implementation of business ideas. Launch Academy students earn academic credit for working on their businesses and have access to seed funding, prototyping equipment, co-working space, mentoring and training to help them advance their ideas. Students/teams will receive coaching from the instructor to move their business ideas forward. Students will secure and engage mentors, complete and test prototypes of their ideas, market their ideas, and prepare to secure funding for their ideas.
Prerequisite: BA 367 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
BA 370, BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS OVERVIEW, 4 Credits
Introduce students to the field of information management. Topics include information systems technology, the strategic role of IT, the business applications of networks, databases and Internet technologies, and the development and implementation of information systems. Use relational database models to design a real-world case study.
Prerequisite: BA 270 with C- or better or BA 270H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 370H
Available via Ecampus
BA 370H, BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS OVERVIEW, 4 Credits
Introduce students to the field of information management. Topics include information systems technology, the strategic role of IT, the business applications of networks, databases and Internet technologies, and the development and implementation of information systems. Use relational database models to design a real-world case study.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 270 with C- or better or BA 270H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 370
BA 375, APPLIED QUANTITATIVE METHODS, 4 Credits
Introduces students to the basics of data science and data analytics for handling of large-scale databases. Provides an overview of the main data-analytic techniques and topics including data visualization, linear and nonlinear regression analysis, time series analysis and forecasting, classification, and clustering methods.
Prerequisite: BA 275 with C- or better or BA 275H with C- or better or ST 202 with C- or better or ST 244 with C- or better or ST 314 with C- or better or ST 352 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 375H
Available via Ecampus
BA 375H, APPLIED QUANTITATIVE METHODS, 4 Credits
Introduces students to the basics of data science and data analytics for handling of large-scale databases. Provides an overview of the main data-analytic techniques and topics including data visualization, linear and nonlinear regression analysis, time series analysis and forecasting, classification, and clustering methods.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 275 with C- or better or BA 275H with C- or better or ST 202 with C- or better or ST 244 with C- or better or ST 314 with C- or better or ST 352 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 375
BA 381, +PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Create a strong foundation for one's career through developing or enhancing one's professional brand, crafting effective career documents, and building strong business communication skills. Explore different career options and develop a plan to achieve one's career goals.
Attributes: CSC1 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Preparation
Prerequisite: BA 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CORE 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ED 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ENGR 310 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or LA 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or SCI 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better
Equivalent to: BA 281, BA 281H, BA 291, BA 292, BA 293, BA 294, BA 295, BA 296, BA 382, BA 383, BA 384, BA 385, BA 386, DSGN 253
Available via Ecampus
BA 390, PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING, 4 Credits
Covers concepts and principles used by marketing professionals. An introduction to the relationships between customers, products, and companies in a competitive and dynamically evolving marketplace.
Equivalent to: BA 390H
Recommended: ECON 201; analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
Available via Ecampus
BA 390H, PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING, 4 Credits
Covers concepts and principles used by marketing professionals. An introduction to the relationships between customers, products, and companies in a competitive and dynamically evolving marketplace.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BA 390
Recommended: ECON 201; analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
BA 396, +MARKETS AS SOCIAL STATUS SYSTEMS, 3 Credits
Uses concepts learned in Principles of Marketing and Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations courses to examine how systemic power in markets reproduces constructed differences between consumer groups and results in intersecting inequities. Explores links between historic inequities and contemporary inequities, and compares approaches for dismantling inequities through marketing activities.
Attributes: CSDP – Core Ed - Advanced Difference, Power & Oppression
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C- or better or BA 223H with C- or better or BA 390 with C- or better or BA 390H with C- or better
Recommended: Completion of a Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations course
BA 398, +SUSTAINABLE CAPITALISM: EXPLORING POWER, PROSPERITY, AND JUSTICE, 3 Credits
Examines capitalism and business through a balanced lens, exploring how they can both perpetuate systems of oppression and serve as a vehicle for positive societal change. Explores a wide array of perspectives and theoretical frameworks; assesses the multifaceted nature of capitalism and potential reforms that could create more equitable and sustainable socio-political and economic structures.
Attributes: CSDP – Core Ed - Advanced Difference, Power & Oppression
Recommended: Completion of a Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations course
BA 399, SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 1-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BA 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BA 407H, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BA 407
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 409, PRACTICUM, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 410, BUSINESS INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BA 411, NAVIGATING CAREER TRANSITIONS, 1 Credit
Explores strategies and decision-making tactics to prepare for successful career transitions.
Equivalent to: DSGN 411
Available via Ecampus
BA 412, FINANCIAL PLANNING I, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12-course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Continues to build a foundation of financial planning, offering students the tools to successfully prepare for future wealth. Topics include: budgeting for life after graduation, planning for new earnings and income, saving for your future self, and keeping your money and yourself secure.
Equivalent to: DSGN 412
Available via Ecampus
BA 413, FINANCIAL PLANNING II, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Fourth of four courses dedicated to the foundations of professional financial planning so the student can have the tools needed to successfully manage their career pathway.
Equivalent to: DSGN 413
Available via Ecampus
BA 432, *ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, SUSTAINABILITY AND BUSINESS, 3 Credits
Explores fundamental business, legal, and policy issues raised by environmental law, sustainable business practices, and clean energy policies, and their impact on business and management practices.
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues
BA 458, INNOVATION AND NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Examines the strategic management of an organization's system and technologies in support of innovation and new product/service development. Topics include how successful new products are conceived, developed, and launched; the internal and external factors that create barriers or opportunities for success. Explores strategic issues and works on new product development in a company.
Prerequisite: BA 260 with C- or better or BA 260H with C- or better or BA 267 with C- or better
BA 460, VENTURE MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Applies entrepreneurial and innovation processes to new business start-ups, existing small businesses, and new ventures within larger organizations; new venture planning, project management, and productivity improvement. Applies concepts and develops communication skills through cases and projects.
Prerequisite: BA 260 with C- or better or BA 260H with C- or better or BA 267 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
BA 463, FAMILY ENTERPRISE GOVERNANCE, 4 Credits
Explores and analyzes family enterprise governance practices. Addresses the governance of established family enterprises as distinct from publicly-held firms. Examines succession, stewardship, conflict resolution, communications, legal, and financial aspects, estate planning, strategy, philanthropy and other topics that drive successful family enterprise governance.
Available via Ecampus
BA 464, NEW VENTURE FINANCE, 4 Credits
Explore issues facing entrepreneurial business ventures: financial statement forecasting, financial analysis, cash flow assessment, financial controls, asset management, valuations, and understanding funding options at different points in the business life cycle including SBA loans, angel investors, venture capital, bank loans, and going public.
Prerequisite: ((BA 260 with C- or better or BA 260H with C- or better) or (BA 167 with C- or better and BA 168 [C-])) and (BA 315 [C-] or ((BA 211 [C-] or BA 211H [C-] or BA 211Z [C-] or BA 211HZ [C-]) and (BA 213 [C-] or BA 213H [C-] or BA 213Z [C-] or BA 213HZ [C-])) )
Equivalent to: FIN 469
Available via Ecampus
BA 466, INTEGRATIVE STRATEGIC EXPERIENCE, 4 Credits
Applies frameworks and models of strategic management for understanding and analyzing a firm's effort to create and sustain competitive advantages. Uses an experiential approach to integrate and apply concepts of strategic management with elements of marketing, operations, finance, accounting, and organizational behavior for making decisions from a general manager’s perspective. Explores the differences between strategic and tactical approaches to business decisions and the impact of the external environment on deploying internal resources.
Prerequisite: (BA 240 with C- or better or BA 240H with C- or better or BA 360 with C- or better or BA 360H with C- or better) and (BA 252 [C-] or BA 252H [C-] or BA 352 [C-] or BA 352H [C-]) and (BA 357 [C-] or BA 357H [C-]) and (BA 223 [C-] or BA 223H [C-] or BA 390 [C-] or BA 390H [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 466H
Available via Ecampus
BA 466H, INTEGRATIVE STRATEGIC EXPERIENCE, 4 Credits
Applies frameworks and models of strategic management for understanding and analyzing a firm's effort to create and sustain competitive advantages. Uses an experiential approach to integrate and apply concepts of strategic management with elements of marketing, operations, finance, accounting, and organizational behavior for making decisions from a general manager’s perspective. Explores the differences between strategic and tactical approaches to business decisions and the impact of the external environment on deploying internal resources.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (BA 240 with C- or better or BA 240H with C- or better or BA 360 with C- or better or BA 360H with C- or better) and (BA 252 [C-] or BA 252H [C-] or BA 352 [C-] or BA 352H [C-]) and (BA 357 [C-] or BA 357H [C-]) and (BA 223 [C-] or BA 223H [C-] or BA 390 [C-] or BA 390H [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 466
BA 467, NEW VENTURE LABORATORY, 4 Credits
Develop a complete business plan including product specs with prototype, financial analysis, market analysis, marketing plan, management structure and proposed financing.
Prerequisite: BA 460 with C- or better or BA 363 with C- or better
BA 468, TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION, 2-4 Credits
Emphasizes "hands on" learning in which students will exercise commercialization concepts on recently awarded Oregon State University patents or individual commercialization projects. Covers process and tools to assess the business viability of a technical idea, and to develop the best business approach for commercialization.
Prerequisite: BA 260 with C- or better or BA 260H with C- or better or (BA 167 with C- or better and BA 168 [C-])
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
BA 499, SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 1-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 32 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BA 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
BA 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BA 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BA 510, BUSINESS INTERNSHIP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BA 512, BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION, 6 Credits
Students will be guided through a process of determining business issues or challenges given specific situations, providing reasons/justifications why these are important, proposing solutions to the identified business problems, and communicating this analysis through in-class discussions and writing.
Recommended: ALS 162 with a minimum grade of B
BA 513, BUSINESS LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, 3 Credits
Provides the essential legal foundation for business managers in companies operating in the U.S. Effective strategies for managers to prevent and resolve legal disputes will be stressed. Topics include legal issues related to corporate forms, creating and enforcing contracts, reducing exposure to tort liability and the role of employees as agents of a business.
Available via Ecampus
BA 514, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Provides a foundation for business managers in statistics and operations management. Emphasis on quantitative tools for sampling, interval estimation and hypothesis testing as well as operations management concepts for processes, quality systems, supply chain management, inventory management, resource planning, and sustainable lean systems.
Recommended: College algebra (including probabilities).
Available via Ecampus
BA 515, MANAGERIAL DECISION TOOLS, 3 Credits
Develop business management skills by learning the principles of managerial and financial accounting. Emphasis will be placed on understanding financial statements, cost analysis, and funding decisions. Focuses on integrating the theoretical framework of accounting and finance with the “hands on” technical skills needed to evaluate financial decisions within an organization.
Recommended: College algebra
Available via Ecampus
BA 516, CREATING VALUE IN EXCHANGE, 3 Credits
A graduate-level survey course that provides a foundation for business managers in the concepts of marketing. Develops an understanding of marketing principles and an awareness of marketing challenges.
Recommended: Microeconomics
Available via Ecampus
BA 517, MARKETS AND VALUATION, 3 Credits
Introduces students to the basic questions facing a financial manager and the tools a financial manager uses to find answers to these questions. Introduces the basic tools of finance and applications of financial theory in use today. Introduces legal, ethical, technology, and global issues facing a financial manager. Designed to enhance a student's approach to financial decision making and emphasizes technical analysis and quantitative approaches to decision making.
Available via Ecampus
BA 518, ENTRPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND INNOVATION, 3 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation, and exposes the concepts, practice, and tools of the entrepreneurial world.
Available via Ecampus
BA 528, FINANCIAL AND COST ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Analyzes balance sheet and income statement to determine profitability, risk, and rate of return. Focuses on preparation of pro forma financial statements and cost measurement for products, projects, jobs, customers, and markets. Applies strategic cost decision making for pricing and resource allocation.
Recommended: BA 515
Available via Ecampus
BA 540, CORPORATE FINANCE, 3 Credits
Construct project cost of capital, cash flow, sensitivity, and scenarios analyses using accepted techniques for capital budgeting decisions. Predict the impact of various decisions on stakeholder, project, and firm valuation.
Recommended: BA 517
Available via Ecampus
BA 550, LEADERSHIP AND TEAMS IN ORGANIZATIONS, 3 Credits
Explores classical and modern theories and evidence-based research in leadership. Develop effective skills and techniques on leading individuals, groups, teams, and organizations. Apply analysis of individual differences, group and organizational diversity, national and organizational culture to best practices that thoughtfully balance ethics, motivation, inclusivity, change, and organizational visions.
Available via Ecampus
BA 555, PRACTICAL BUSINESS ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Emphasizes advanced survey of quantitative business methods useful for aiding management decisions. Topics include a review of basic statistics, mathematical programming, business simulation, statistical process control, advanced regression analysis, and forecasting.
Recommended: BA 514
Available via Ecampus
BA 561, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Covers tools and concepts needed to manage the entire supply chain effectively. Topics include negotiation, purchasing, logistics operations, and applying e-business tools. Emphasis on creating integrated supply chains.
Available via Ecampus
BA 562, MANAGING PROJECTS, 3 Credits
Covers tools and concepts used by managers to plan and initiate business projects. Computer applications, cases and a project.
Recommended: (BA 352 and BA 357) with a minimum grade of C-
Available via Ecampus
BA 564, NEW VENTURE FINANCE, 4 Credits
Explore issues facing entrepreneurial business ventures: financial statement forecasting, financial analysis, cash flow assessment, financial controls, asset management, valuations, and understanding funding options at different points in the business life cycle including SBA loans, angel investors, venture capital, bank loans, and going public.
Equivalent to: FIN 569
Recommended: BA 515
Available via Ecampus
BA 569, ADVANCED STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Advanced integrative case-based course on the process of systematically developing and managing firm strategies. Topics are covered from a general management perspective and include setting corporate goals and objectives, analyzing external competitive environments, understanding business models, identifying strategy options, and designing appropriate organization systems and structure for implementation of plans. International and e-business issues are integrated throughout.
Recommended: All foundation courses
Available via Ecampus
BA 571, HEALTHCARE AND BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION, 3 Credits
An integrative learning experience intended to provide current and future managerial, analytical, clinical, and technical professionals in health-related fields with an understanding of the full range of strategic issues associated with innovation management, intellectual property (IP) protection, and new product development. Through the use of conceptual frameworks, relevant case studies, simulations, and product/service examples drawn from the global healthcare ecosystem, explore the effective use of IP to reduce and manage risk, facilitate market entry, and enhance competitive positioning.
BA 572, ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 3 Credits
The development, implementation and management of information technology applications will be addressed. Topics will address the development and application of technology to support linkages within the organization and outside the organization. Projects will be assigned to illustrate the topics.
Available via Ecampus
BA 590, MARKETING MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Provides an understanding of how a market-orientation can help firms to profitably deliver value to their targeted customers. Through a combination of lectures, in-class exercises, and case discussions, learn how to analyze complex marketing challenges, and make strategic decisions based on established marketing management principles.
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
BA 599, SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 1-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BA 601, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 32 credits.
BA 602, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 32 credits.
BA 603, THESIS/DISSERTATION, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
BA 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 32 credits.
BA 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 32 credits.
BA 611, TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS, 1-6 Credits
Provides an overview of a broad range of effective teaching techniques and common issues associated with teaching at the college level (e.g., defining learning outcomes, common pitfalls, assessing of student learning, etc.).
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
BA 612, FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS RESEARCH, 3 Credits
Introduces first-year business doctoral students to concepts fundamental to conducting research in business as a social science. Specific topics may change from quarter to quarter, but sample topics include the academic environment in business, research paradigms, ethics in research, fundamentals of scientific research, constructs, validity, sampling, and analysis and interpretation.
BA 613, SEMINAR IN BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS, 3 Credits
Provides first-year business PhD students with an in-depth introduction to the most common research methodologies used by current business faculty across multiple functional disciplines. Specific research methods covered may change from quarter to quarter, but sample topics include use of basic econometric models for analysis of archival data, experimental methodologies, qualitative research techniques, and survey research.
BA 660, FOUNDATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH, 3 Credits
Provides a broad overview of the foundations of entrepreneurship research, including theoretical underpinnings of the field as well as some of the common and/or promising approaches to the study of entrepreneurial phenomena.
BA 661, DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY, 3 Credits
Surveys research on classic and contemporary developments in basic organizational theory.
BA 662, CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURES, 3 Credits
Surveys research in the area of corporate entrepreneurship and venturing, focusing on relevant theoretical underpinnings and core concepts in the corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, and strategy literatures.
BA 663, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Surveys research exploring the central question in strategy: Why do some firms outperform others? Considers a wide variety of foundational and contemporary issues in the field, and while specific topics may change from quarter to quarter, sample topics include competitive and cooperative interactions, the resource-based view and firm capabilities, organizational learning and adaptation, and industry evolution.
BA 664, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Surveys research on the management of innovation and technology in organizations, focusing on innovation as an outcome (product, service, technology, practice) and on the process of generation, adoption, and implementation of innovation in organizations.
BA 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Business Analytics (BANA)
BANA 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Engage in a hands-on learning experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired through academic coursework to foster personal and professional development.
BANA 270, INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, 4 Credits
Applies analytical and artificial intelligence methods for better organizational decision making. Applies computational methods over large amount of data to gain competitive advantage. Covers basic IT strategy concepts for the identification of the opportunities for analytical/AI solutions. Introduces various machine learning methods with hands-on experience using software package to implement such solutions. Provides link between computational methods and typical issues in various aspects of organizations, including customer relationship management, internet marketing, supply chain management, information security, and human resource management.
Equivalent to: BA 481
Available via Ecampus
BANA 370, INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS, 4 Credits
How organizations can successfully collect, evaluate and apply information for better decision making. Emerging technologies such as transaction processing systems, RFID, weblogs, social networks, website usage, and online communities have the potential to reveal market trends, suppliers' preferences, and competitors' next moves. The success of an organization largely depends on its ability to take advantage of those data sets that are already available to it. Starts with basic IT strategy concepts for the identification of the opportunities for BI solutions, and ends with hands-on experience using Business Intelligence tools to implement such solutions. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH BANA 270.
Equivalent to: BA 481, BA 483
Available via Ecampus
BANA 371, DATA MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Familiarize students with the major activities involved in collecting and managing data for a data analytics project, including extracting information from relational databases, mapping organizational requirements into a data design, transforming data into information, and exploring basic concepts underlying No Structured Query Language (NoSQL) data management and analysis methods.
Prerequisite: BANA 270 with C- or better or BANA 370 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 474, BANA 470
Available via Ecampus
BANA 372, DATA EXPLORATION AND VISUALIZATION, 3 Credits
Explores and visualizes data in business analytics projects. Focuses on exploring and wrangling data to discover interesting analysis questions and prepare for other analytics activities. Pays special attention to data visualization methods and their overall place in data science and business analytics.
Prerequisite: BANA 270 with C- or better or BANA 370 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 475, BANA 471
Available via Ecampus
BANA 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BANA 405, READING & CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BANA 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BANA 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BANA 450, INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS ANALYTICS, 4 Credits
Introduces the applications of data analytics across all functional areas of sport business, including marketing, event management, human resource management, finance, facility operation, legal services, etc. Explains how data can be applied to improve the decision outcomes and operation performance in talent identification, team performance management, ticket sales, and risk management.
Prerequisite: BA 350 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 450, SB 350
Available via Ecampus
BANA 472, MACHINE LEARNING AND TEXT MINING FOR BUSINESS, 3 Credits
Examines how machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies can be used to improve decision-making. Covers the fundamental principles and techniques of ML, NLP, and uses real-world examples and cases to place ML and NLP techniques in context. Provides hands-on experience with ML and NLP software.
Prerequisite: (BANA 371 with C- or better or BANA 470 with C- or better or BA 474 with C- or better) and (BANA 372 [C-] or BANA 471 [C-] or BA 475 [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 476
Available via Ecampus
BANA 560, DATA ANALYTICS FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE, 3 Credits
Case studies, hands-on data analysis experience, and a class project will introduce basic concepts of data analytics, sketch the lifecycle of a data analytics project, and connect analytics to business consequences. Use representative analytic tools to support decision making.
Equivalent to: BA 573
Available via Ecampus
BANA 570, DATA MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Emphasizes major activities involved in collecting and managing data for a data analytics project, including extracting information from relational databases, mapping organizational requirements into a data design, transforming data into information, and exploring basic concepts underlying NoSQL data management and analysis methods.
Prerequisite: BANA 560 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better
Equivalent to: BA 574
Available via Ecampus
BANA 571, DATA EXPLORATION AND VISUALIZATION, 3 Credits
Explores and visualizes data in business analytics projects. Focuses on exploring and wrangling data to discover interesting analysis questions and prepare for other analytics activities. Pays special attention to data visualization methods and their overall place in data science and business analytics.
Prerequisite: BA 573 with C or better or BANA 560 with C or better
Equivalent to: BA 575
Available via Ecampus
BANA 572, MACHINE LEARNING AND TEXT MINING FOR BUSINESS, 3 Credits
Examines how machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies can be used to improve decision-making. Covers the fundamental principles and techniques of ML, NLP, and uses real-world examples and cases to place ML and NLP techniques in context. Provides hands-on experience with ML and NLP software.
Prerequisite: (BA 574 with B- or better or BANA 570 with B- or better) and (BA 575 [B-] or BANA 571 [B-])
Equivalent to: BA 576
Available via Ecampus
BANA 577, INTEGRATED BUSINESS ANALYTICS PROJECT, 3 Credits
Integrates what students have learned to solve industry-sponsored problems. Provides opportunities to design, implement, and evaluate analytic solutions for a real-world enterprise. Examines data, technical, and organizational requirements necessary for the success of analytical solutions. Provides the experience of leading and managing an analytical team, much as a Chief Analytics Officer (CAO) would be expected to do.
Prerequisite: (BANA 570 with B- or better or BA 574 with B- or better) and (BANA 571 [B-] or BA 575 [B-])
Equivalent to: BA 577
Available via Ecampus
Business Information Systems (BIS)
BIS 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Provides basic personal and professional skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, this experience guides students in building and maintaining positive professional relationships, networking/mentoring relationships, and enhances students’ understanding of the connection between theory and practice in their respective disciplines.
BIS 272, BUSINESS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Introduction to business computer programming. Beginning computer programming skills and concepts for scripting and console applications using the Python programming language.
Equivalent to: BA 272
Available via Ecampus
BIS 371, BUSINESS DATA MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Explore business data management technologies including but not limited to relational database modeling, data retrieval, database triggers and stored procedures, NoSQL databases.
Prerequisite: (BIS 272 with C- or better or CS 161 with C- or better) and (BA 370 [C-] or BA 370H [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 371
Available via Ecampus
BIS 372, BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Explores how information systems are developed, deployed, and adapted considering architectures, value propositions, infrastructure, and organizational factors. Explores both classic and agile application design and development approaches and tasks, tools and methods of system developers and automation tool users.
Prerequisite: BIS 371 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 372
Available via Ecampus
BIS 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BIS 409, PRACTICUM, 1-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BIS 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BIS 421, NETWORKING BASICS PRACTICUM, 1 Credit
Demonstrate mastery of information technology networking concepts and integrate those concepts into a broader context. Apply those concepts in an independently managed, multipart case study.
BIS 422, CYBERSECURITY BASICS PRACTICUM, 1 Credit
Demonstrate mastery of cybersecurity concepts and integrate those concepts into a broader context. Apply those concepts in an independently managed, multipart case study.
BIS 423, IT AUDIT BASICS PRACTICUM, 1 Credit
Demonstrate mastery of IT Audit concepts and integrate those concepts into a broader context. Apply those concepts in an independently managed, multipart case study.
BIS 471, BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING, 4 Credits
Provides a fundamental understanding of the five-layer Internet model and its effects on business environment and enterprise-wide computing. Explores network administration in a virtualized cloud environment.
Prerequisite: BA 270 with C- or better or BA 270H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 479
Available via Ecampus
BIS 472, INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY, 4 Credits
Covers security risk mitigation methods and procedures such as access control, identity management, intrusion prevention and detection, network and physical security. Reviews Information Systems (IS) security topics in both the operational and strategic context of the business. Addresses several IS governance and IS security frameworks within which the various security concepts, aspects, policies and procedures can be viewed and discussed.
Prerequisite: BIS 471 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 480
Available via Ecampus
BIS 482, INFORMATION SECURITY GOVERNANCE, 4 Credits
Introduces several well-regarded and well-used IT and IT security governance frameworks which can be used to apply and govern security policies and protocols in organizations. Explores System and Organization Control (SOC) IT auditing.
Prerequisite: BIS 471 with C- or better or BA 479 with C- or better or CS 370 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 482
Available via Ecampus
BIS 561, BUSINESS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT, 3 Credits
Develop skills for designing, implementing, and testing business software using structured and event-driven techniques. Analyze business requirements, design scalable solutions, and implement algorithms with efficient data structures. Develop applications incorporating user interfaces and database management. Evaluate software performance through testing strategies like unit and integration testing. Apply best practices in version control and collaborative development. Critique and refine applications based on emerging technologies, ensuring that solutions meet both current and future business needs.
BIS 571, BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING, 4 Credits
Provides a fundamental understanding of the five-layer Internet model and its effects on business environment and enterprise-wide computing. Explores network administration in a virtualized cloud environment.
Available via Ecampus
BIS 572, INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY, 4 Credits
Covers security risk mitigation methods and procedures such as access control, identity management, intrusion prevention and detection, network and physical security. Reviews Information Systems (IS) security topics in both the operational and strategic context of the business. Addresses several IS governance and IS security frameworks within which the various security concepts, aspects, policies and procedures can be viewed and discussed.
Prerequisite: BIS 571 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
BIS 583, GOVERNING INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAMS, 3 Credits
Describes the main components of a well-defined information security governance structure: a risk-based approach to managing cybersecurity measures focusing on Risk Assessment, Control Selection, Control Implementation, Measurement results, Compliance Documentation, and IT Auditing. Delineates several well-regarded and well-used IT and IT security governance frameworks that can apply and govern security policies and protocols in organizations.
Prerequisite: BIS 571 with B- or better and BIS 572 (may be taken concurrently) [B-]
Available via Ecampus
Design (DSGN)
DSGN 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Provides basic personal and professional skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, this experience guides students in building and maintaining positive professional relationships, networking/mentoring relationships, and enhances students’ understanding of the connection between theory and practice in their respective disciplines.
DSGN 101, DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS, 4 Credits
Explores principles and theories of design through iterative development and making of project work. Topics include basic design terminology, design principles, and materiality.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 121, COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN, 3 Credits
Introduction to the Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator and Photoshop. Instruction in drawing, image editing, flat illustrations and textile design.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
DSGN 226, INTRODUCTION TO APPAREL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Introduces terminology, assembly process, quality factors, and costs in the development of sewn product specifications.
Prerequisite: DSGN 121 with C- or better
DSGN 244, COLOR INNOVATION, 4 Credits
The aesthetics, meaning, and perception of color provide the foundational knowledge in this course.
Equivalent to: DSGN 244H
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 244H, COLOR INNOVATION, 4 Credits
The aesthetics, meaning, and perception of color provide the foundational knowledge in this course.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: DSGN 244
DSGN 253, +PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 3 Credits
Introduces career management process. Emphasizes ongoing, systematic nature of process. Topics include self-assessment, career exploration, and preliminary employment strategies.
Attributes: CSC1 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Preparation
Prerequisite: DSGN 121 with C- or better and (BA 100 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or BA 300 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CORE 100 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CORE 300 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or LA 100 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or LA 300 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or SCI 100 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or SCI 300 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])
Equivalent to: BA 281, BA 281H, BA 291, BA 292, BA 293, BA 294, BA 295, BA 296, BA 381, BA 382, BA 383, BA 384, BA 385, BA 386
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 255, TEXTILES, 4 Credits
Properties, identification, selection, use and care of textile fibers and fabrics. Analysis of fiber, yarn, and fabric constructions in textiles.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 276, INTRODUCTION TO MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Provides the introductory knowledge necessary to prepare students for working in the retail industry. Introduces students to the retail industry including basic terminology, industry history, and to merchandising management decisions. Prepares students for more advanced knowledge in merchandising management.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 281, DRAWING AND SKETCHING, 4 Credits
Designed for both beginning drawers and those wanting to improve their skills. Focuses exclusively on hand drawing skills with an emphasis on technical drawing skills, observational and perspective drawing, as well as imagination and creativity. Students develop a working knowledge of visual methods for communicating design concepts. Class format includes a combination of quick drawing activities, demonstrations, lectures, critiques, and work time on drawing assignments. Introduces the drawings of several prominent designers and artists.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 282, DRAFTING YOUR CAREER BLUEPRINT, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Topics include understanding and developing one’s own talents and strengths and beginning the initial stages of career exploration.
Equivalent to: BA 282
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 283, NAVIGATING CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE, 1 Credit
Examines how a culture of effective dialogue fosters employee engagement.
Prerequisite: BA 252 with C- or better or BA 252H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 283
DSGN 284, FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE I, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Topics include foundations of personal finance, helping students navigate paying-for-college resources and aiding them in developing and sticking to a realistic budget while in school.
Equivalent to: BA 284
DSGN 287, STUDIO I: DESIGN COMMUNICATION, 4 Credits
Focuses on design communication. Develops skills to create 2D and 3D visualizations and presentations of interiors.
DSGN 288, STUDIO II: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, 4 Credits
Emphasizes space planning principles in the design of residences. Explores rendering techniques, perspective drawing skills, graphic communication techniques, and model building skills.
Prerequisite: DSGN 287 with C- or better
DSGN 311, +FRAMING YOUR CAREER PLAN, 1 Credit
Develop career-based skills and gain knowledge on how to communicate one's value in the workplace. Explore effective job search strategies and design a personalized professional growth plan.
Attributes: CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement
Prerequisite: BA 160 with C- or better or BA 160H with C- or better or DSGN 253 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 311
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 312, FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE II, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Second of four course in Blueprint that is dedicated to learning the foundations of personal finance. Topics include Taxes, Credit, Loans & Cars, and Investing.
Equivalent to: BA 312
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 313, A CASE FOR CIVIL DISCOURSE IN BUSINESS, 1 Credit
Explores the role civil discourse plays in impacting societal issues from a business perspective.
Equivalent to: BA 313
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 327, APPAREL DESIGN WITH FLAT PATTERN, 4 Credits
Develop apparel using fundamental flat pattern methods. Analyze apparel construction related to equipment, cost, quality, end use and customer need.
Prerequisite: DSGN 226 with C- or better
DSGN 329, APPAREL INDUSTRY COLLABORATION, 3 Credits
Engages in industry lead team project that incorporates the use of advanced 2D and 3D applications.
Prerequisite: DSGN 327 with C- or better
DSGN 330, ^FASHION FORECASTING AND MARKET ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Forecasting and market analysis processes applied to fashion goods.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: WR 222 with C- or better or WR 222H with C- or better or WR 227Z with C- or better or WR 227HZ with C- or better or WR 323 with C- or better or WR 323H with C- or better or WR 327 with C- or better or WR 327H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 333, HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY FASHION, 4 Credits
Historic analysis of fashion change in men’s and women’s apparel from 1890 to the present. The influence of social and cultural factors upon Euro-American fashion.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 341, DESIGN THINKING AND PROCESS INNOVATION, 4 Credits
Application of a qualitative, multi-method approach to gain insight into how the consumer experience can be improved within a given context. Application of design thinking principles to identify and develop solutions to improve consumer experience within a given context.
Equivalent to: DSGN 341H
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 341H, DESIGN THINKING AND PROCESS INNOVATION, 4 Credits
Application of a qualitative, multi-method approach to gain insight into how the consumer experience can be improved within a given context. Application of design thinking principles to identify and develop solutions to improve consumer experience within a given context.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: DSGN 341
DSGN 342, INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Introduces the foundations and concepts of design strategy and creative development.
Prerequisite: DSGN 341 with C- or better or DSGN 341H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 343, IDEA VISUALIZATION, 4 Credits
Focuses on the design process through visual communication of ideation and sketching.
Prerequisite: DSGN 342 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 356, SPECIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, 3 Credits
Specification of materials for athletic and outdoor apparel to enhance human comfort, safety, and performance.
Prerequisite: DSGN 255 with C- or better
DSGN 357, EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LABORATORY, 1 Credit
Evaluation of materials for athletic and outdoor apparel to enhance human comfort, safety, and performance.
Prerequisite: DSGN 255 with C- or better and DSGN 327 [C-]
Corequisites: DSGN 356
DSGN 372, MERCHANDISE PLANNING AND CONTROL, 4 Credits
Quantitative analysis of inventory planning, pricing, and control for the profitable management of soft goods; analysis of management problems using quantitative data and merchandising principles.
Prerequisite: DSGN 276 with C- or better
DSGN 377, RETAIL AND MERCHANDISING ANALYTICS, 4 Credits
Introduces the application of data analytics across retail channels and merchandising functions. Integrates what students have learned about key performance indicators (KPIs) to solve strategic product, merchandising, and customer segmentation decisions. Utilizes data analysis with industry software to build more advanced knowledge and skills related to product and merchandise buying, planning, and control.
Prerequisite: DSGN 372 with C- or better
DSGN 383, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS, 3 Credits
An introduction to the manufacture, characteristics, sustainability, and use of construction materials in commercial and residential construction.
DSGN 387, STUDIO III: ADVANCED DESIGN COMMUNICATION, 4 Credits
Development of presentation and Building Information Modeling (BIM) skills through various computer programs including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, Sketchup, and Revit Architecture. In-class exercises and take-home assignments.
Prerequisite: DSGN 287 with C- or better
DSGN 388, STUDIO IV: HOSPITALITY DESIGN, 4 Credits
Study and design of hospitality spaces in compliance with building codes and industry standards, with emphasis on sustainability, safety, and cultural context.
Prerequisite: DSGN 387 with C- or better
DSGN 394, STUDIO V: LIGHTING DESIGN, 4 Credits
Lighting design and documentation for residential and small commercial projects. The commercial projects include space planning and lighting design for workspace and retail environments.
Prerequisite: DSGN 388 with C- or better
DSGN 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 409, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 411, NAVIGATING CAREER TRANSITIONS, 1 Credit
Explores strategies and decision-making tactics to prepare for successful career transitions.
Equivalent to: BA 411
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 412, FINANCIAL PLANNING I, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12-course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Continues to build a foundation of financial planning, offering students the tools to successfully prepare for future wealth. Topics include: budgeting for life after graduation, planning for new earnings and income, saving for your future self, and keeping your money and yourself secure.
Equivalent to: BA 412
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 413, FINANCIAL PLANNING II, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12-course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Finalizes the foundations of financial planning, offering students the tools to successfully outline long-term financial goals. Topics include: addressing debt and buying a home, managing risk and insurance, planning for retirement, and creating a long-term legacy.
Equivalent to: BA 413
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 426, DIGITAL DESIGN FOR APPAREL, 3 Credits
Develop apparel using computer-aided flat pattern, grading and marker software. Develop virtual prototypes to aid in design and product development.
Prerequisite: DSGN 329 with C- or better
Equivalent to: DSGN 328
DSGN 427, APPAREL DESIGN WITH DRAPING, 4 Credits
Develop apparel from 3D form using draping methods. Advanced analysis of apparel construction related to equipment, cost quality, end use, and customer needs.
Prerequisite: DSGN 329 with C- or better
DSGN 428, APPAREL GRADING, SIZING, AND FIT, 4 Credits
Focuses on theory and development of sizing and grading systems used in apparel, and evaluation of garment fit by use of virtual and physical prototypes.
DSGN 429, SENIOR APPAREL DESIGN STUDIO, 4 Credits
Develops individual design projects with the purpose of creating an apparel collection and digital showcase.
DSGN 440, DESIGN RESEARCH, 4 Credits
Surveys design principles, methods and applications in business outcomes. Application of design research is investigated and analyzed in group projects.
Prerequisite: DSGN 343 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 441, SERVICE DESIGN INNOVATION, 4 Credits
Focuses on the impact that service design has on business enterprises. Creative ideation, critical analysis, and innovative thinking are integrated as foundations for service design outcomes.
Prerequisite: DSGN 440 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 442, MATERIALITY AND MAKING FIELD PROJECT, 4 Credits
Focuses on material properties and specifications. Utilize physical prototyping to design product outcomes.
Prerequisite: DSGN 440 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 464, CONTEMPORARY HISTORY OF INTERIORS AND HOUSING, 3 Credits
Covers history of interior design from the mid-19th century until the present. Integrates social, political, and physical influences affecting historical changes in design of the built environment.
Prerequisite: DSGN 388 with C- or better and (ART 204 [C-] or ART 205 [C-] or ART 206 [C-])
DSGN 471, STORE DESIGN AND VISUAL MERCHANDISING, 4 Credits
Builds on consumer psychology to examine competitive visual presentations within retail environments and channels (e.g., in-store, catalog, online, mobile, social). Integrates the principles and elements of design with shopper marketing and sensory marketing to create and propose omni-channel visual merchandising solutions.
Prerequisite: DSGN 377 with C- or better and (BA 390 [C-] or BA 390H [C-] or BA 223 [C-] or BA 223H [C-])
DSGN 475, *GLOBAL SOURCING OF TEXTILES, APPAREL, AND FOOTWEAR, 4 Credits
Trade theory and the effects of trade policy, cultural values, and economics on the global production, distribution, and consumption of textiles, apparel, and footwear.
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 488, STUDIO VI: HEALTHCARE DESIGN, 4 Credits
Interior design project development with emphasis on healthcare design, contract documents, and building codes.
Prerequisite: DSGN 394 with C- or better
DSGN 495, STUDIO VII: SENIOR THESIS II, 4 Credits
Individual design project development of programming document and construction drawings.
Prerequisite: DSGN 488 with C- or better
Finance (FIN)
FIN 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Engage in a hands-on learning experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired through academic coursework to foster personal and professional development.
FIN 341, INVESTMENTS, 4 Credits
Risk and reward characteristics of investments; sources of investment information; domestic and international security markets; investment characteristics of common stocks, debt securities, convertible securities, option contracts, and investment companies; real property investment; economic market analysis; technical market analysis; tax aspects of investments; and investment management.
Prerequisite: BA 240 with C or better or BA 240H with C or better or BA 360 with C or better or BA 360H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 342, ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Capital market theory and the valuation of risky assets, capital budgeting, valuing the firm's securities, capital structure theory, long-term financing alternatives, cost of capital, dividend policy, working capital management, financial analysis and planning, mergers, and takeovers.
Prerequisite: BA 240 with C or better or BA 240H with C or better or BA 360 with C or better or BA 360H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
FIN 405, READING & CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
FIN 406, PROJECTS, 2-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
FIN 409, PRACTICUM, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
FIN 434, CFA PREPARATION, 2-4 Credits
Provides students with structure and guidance in their preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level exam. Students systematically prepare for and are tested on the 18 sections of the exam.
This course is repeatable for 4 credits.
FIN 437, APPLIED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, 2 Credits
Hands-on experience of managing two investment portfolios. Each member in the Oregon State Investment Group (OSIG) should act as a financial analyst to analyze a chosen company by performing the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) or Residual Income Model (RIM), the relative valuation, and the SWOT analyses. The weekly seminar offers opportunities for students to present their analyses and offer comments and suggestions to other's presentations.
FIN 438, APPLIED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT II, 1 Credit
Each student will act as a financial analyst to analyze a chosen company using models learned in FIN 437. Provides students with an opportunity to practice security valuation and get familiar with the tools. Focuses on various measures of portfolio performance.
Prerequisite: FIN 437 with C- or better
FIN 439, APPLIED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT III, 1 Credit
Each student will act as a financial analyst to analyze a chosen company using models learned from FIN 437. Provides students additional opportunity to practice security valuation and strengthen their understanding of the tools. Introduces ways to develop an efficient portfolio.
Prerequisite: FIN 437 with C- or better
FIN 440, FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, 4 Credits
Examines fixed income assets and the markets in which they trade. Topics include a broad survey of various fixed income instruments, their issuers, critical components, risks, pricing, yields, and underlying sources of volatility. Includes important institutional features of the bond, mortgage, and mortgage-backed securities markets and strategies for constructing portfolios.
Prerequisite: FIN 341 with C- or better
FIN 441, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, 4 Credits
Provides an overview of financial markets and financial institutions that form the economic system of trading financial and real assets both domestically and internationally. Explore concepts of financial theory, institutional detail, regulatory environments and the history of financial markets. Explore the legal, ethical, technological and global issues facing financial managers, markets, and institutions.
Prerequisite: BA 240 with C or better or BA 240H with C or better or BA 360 with C or better or BA 360H with C or better or FIN 340 with C or better or FIN 340H with C or better
FIN 442, FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Develops the understanding and skill to use financial statements for investment decisions, credit decisions, performance analysis, and forecasting. Three main topic areas: analysis overview, accounting analysis, and financial analysis.
Prerequisite: FIN 342 with C- or better or ((BA 240 with C- or better or BA 240H with C- or better or BA 360 with C- or better or BA 360H with C- or better) and ACTG 317 [C-])
Equivalent to: ACTG 442
Available via Ecampus
FIN 443, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Explores the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary for the construction, revision, and evaluation of financial portfolios. Covers the portfolio formation and asset allocation process. Provides an understanding of equity portfolio management strategies and portfolio performance evaluation. Culminates with a discussion of bond portfolio management strategies. Emphasizes the general approach used in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.
Prerequisite: FIN 341 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 444, FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Investigates financial hedging activities for corporations and financial institutions using futures, options, and other derivative securities. Identifies risk attributes, valid hedging rationales, and management of hedging programs.
Prerequisite: FIN 341 with C- or better
FIN 445, INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Emphasizes international monetary environment; foreign exchange risk management; source and availability of funds to finance trade and multinational operations; taxation planning and control; international portfolio diversification; international banking; capital budgeting; political risk evaluation of performance.
Prerequisite: FIN 341 with C- or better and FIN 342 [C-]
Recommended: FIN 440 or FIN 442 or FIN 443 or FIN 444 or FIN 499
Available via Ecampus
FIN 447, COMMERCIAL BANKING, 4 Credits
Develop an understanding of the banking system in the United States and gain insight into managing the financial assets of a bank. Emphasis on understanding the regulatory framework of the United States banking system, the organizational structures of banks, and managing the financial performance of a bank. Focus on integrating the theoretical framework of financial asset management with the “hands on” technical skills of risk mitigation and financial optimization strategies to increase a bank’s return on assets and equity.
Prerequisite: BA 240 with C- or better or BA 240H with C- or better or BA 360 with C- or better or BA 360H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 448, INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, 4 Credits
Explores international equity markets; international bond markets, foreign exchange markets; derivative markets; cryptocurrency markets; trading strategies; global financial crisis; volatility index VIX; market stabilization mechanisms.
Prerequisite: FIN 341 with C- or better and FIN 342 [C-]
Recommended: FIN 440 or FIN 442 or FIN 443 or FIN 444 or FIN 499
Available via Ecampus
FIN 450, FINANCING SPORT, 4 Credits
Provides an overview of the financial aspects of the sport industry and examines the mechanisms for funding sports leagues, teams, and venues at both the professional and college levels. Considers the role of public sector funding and its relationship to sources of revenue such as naming rights, ticket sales, media rights, sponsorships, and licensed merchandise.
Prerequisite: BA 350 with C- or better
Equivalent to: SB 450
Available via Ecampus
FIN 455, FINTECH AND APPLIED AI IN FINANCE, 4 Credits
Examines fintech and the application of AI and data-driven technologies in financial markets and financial services. Develops technical skills in data management, visualization, machine learning, and natural language processing for fintech applications. Analyzes the impact of AI on the future of finance, including ethical considerations, regulatory challenges, and evolving industry trends. Provides hands-on experience in leveraging fintech and AI for competitive advantage in financial contexts.
Prerequisite: FIN 341 with C- or better
FIN 460, PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING, 4 Credits
Provides an overview of professional approach to personal financial planning. Topics included are client/planner interaction, financial statement development and analysis, time value of money, cash flow and debt management, risk management, education planning, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, special needs planning, business entity selection and taxation, economics and external environment study, ethics and practice standards of Certified Financial Planner. Formulates a comprehensive financial plan that best fits a client while following ethics and professional responsibilities.
Prerequisite: BA 240 with C- or better or BA 240H with C- or better or BA 360 with C- or better or BA 360H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 461, INSURANCE PLANNING, 2 Credits
Introduces basic concepts of risk management process in financial planning which involves measuring risk exposures, comparing, and contrasting various risk management tools to manage risk exposures. Uses the risk management tools which include insurances on health, life, disability, auto and property. Enhances a student’s approach to Insurance planning.
Prerequisite: FIN 342 with C- or better or FIN 460 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 462, TAX PLANNING, 2 Credits
Introduces basic concepts of tax planning. Covers income tax systems and ways to minimize tax liability in compliance with IRC. Provides an understanding of how to calculate taxes on various investments and learn strategies to manage tax liability.
Prerequisite: FIN 342 with C- or better or FIN 460 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 463, RETIREMENT PLANNING, 2 Credits
Focuses on Retirement Planning. Develops appropriate retirement plans for individuals and small businesses. Examines qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, IRAs, and Social Security. Discusses regulatory and tax considerations.
Prerequisite: FIN 342 with C- or better or FIN 460 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 464, ESTATE PLANNING, 2 Credits
Introduces Estate Planning and focuses on developing an appropriate technique to estate planning given a client’s objectives and needs. Covers the legal, tax, financial and non-financial aspects of the estate planning process. Topics include trusts, wills, probate, charitable giving, wealth transfers and related taxes.
Prerequisite: FIN 342 with C- or better or FIN 460 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 465, FINANCIAL PLANNING CAPSTONE, 4 Credits
Serves as the capstone course in the Financial Planning program. Synthesize and integrate knowledge from previous courses to develop a comprehensive financial plan. Covers client communications skills.
Prerequisite: FIN 341 with C- or better and FIN 342 [C-] and FIN 460 [C-] and FIN 461 [C-] and FIN 462 [C-] and FIN 463 [C-] and FIN 464 [C-]
Available via Ecampus
FIN 469, VENTURE FINANCE, 4 Credits
Explore issues facing entrepreneurial business ventures: financial statement forecasting, financial analysis, cash flow assessment, financial controls, asset management, valuations, and understanding funding options at different points in the business life cycle including Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, angel investors, venture capital, bank loans, and going public.
Prerequisite: ((BA 260 with C- or better or BA 260H with C- or better) or (BA 167 with C- or better and BA 168 [C-])) and (BA 315 [C-] or ((BA 211Z [C-] or BA 211HZ [C-] or BA 211 [C-] or BA 211H [C-]) and (BA 213Z [C-] or BA 213HZ [C-] or BA 213 [C-] or BA 213H [C-])) )
Equivalent to: BA 464
Available via Ecampus
FIN 499, SELECTED TOPICS IN FINANCE, 1-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
FIN 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 2-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 4 credits.
FIN 540, FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, 4 Credits
Examines fixed income assets and the markets in which they trade. Topics include a broad survey of various fixed income instruments, their issuers, critical components, risks, pricing, yields, and underlying sources of volatility. Includes important institutional features of the bond, mortgage, and mortgage-backed securities markets and strategies for constructing portfolios.
Prerequisite: FIN 542 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better
FIN 541, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, 4 Credits
Provides an overview of financial markets and financial institutions that form the economic system of trading financial and real assets both domestically and internationally. Explore concepts of financial theory, institutional detail, regulatory environments and the history of financial markets. Explore the legal, ethical, technological and global issues facing financial managers, markets, and institutions.
Prerequisite: BA 540 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better
FIN 542, INVESTMENTS, 3 Credits
Emphasizes the tools and concepts of security analysis and investments; basic security types, including stocks, bonds, options and futures, respective markets and how these securities are traded; fundamental valuation techniques and theory for stocks and bonds.
Prerequisite: BA 540 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 543, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Explores the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary for the construction, revision, and evaluation of financial portfolios. Covers the portfolio formation and asset allocation process. Provides an understanding of equity portfolio management strategies and portfolio performance evaluation. Culminates with a discussion of bond portfolio management strategies. Emphasizes the general approach used in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.
Prerequisite: FIN 542 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 544, FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Investigates financial hedging activities for corporations and financial institutions using futures, options, and other derivative securities. Identifies risk attributes, valid hedging rationales, and management of hedging programs.
Prerequisite: FIN 542 with B- or better
FIN 545, INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Emphasizes international monetary environment; foreign exchange risk management; source and availability of funds to finance trade and multinational operations; taxation planning and control; international portfolio diversification; international banking; capital budgeting; political risk evaluation of performance.
Prerequisite: BA 540 with B- or better and FIN 542 (may be taken concurrently) [B-]
Recommended: FIN 341 and FIN 342 and (FIN 440 or FIN 442 or FIN 443 or FIN 444 or FIN 499)
Available via Ecampus
FIN 546, ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE, 3 Credits
Examines the influence of market imperfections on financial decision-making and corporate valuation; develops the skills necessary to assess a company's capital structure and its financial performance; and evaluates a company's corporate governance structures.
Prerequisite: BA 540 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 547, COMMERCIAL BANKING, 4 Credits
Develop an understanding of the banking system in the United States and gain insight into managing the financial assets of a bank. Emphasis on understanding the regulatory framework of the United States banking system, the organizational structures of banks, and managing the financial performance of a bank. Focus on integrating the theoretical framework of financial asset management with the “hands on” technical skills of risk mitigation and financial optimization strategies to increase a bank’s return on assets and equity.
Recommended: BA 540
Available via Ecampus
FIN 548, INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, 4 Credits
Explores international equity markets; international bond markets, foreign exchange markets; derivative markets; cryptocurrency markets; trading strategies; global financial crisis; volatility index VIX; market stabilization mechanisms.
Prerequisite: FIN 542 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 549, MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, 3 Credits
Examines the theory and practice of the market for corporate control, primarily focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Provides an understanding of how to structure, value, and implement an M&A transaction. Applies the appropriate tools and skills to evaluate M&A transactions.
Prerequisite: FIN 546 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
FIN 560, PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING, 4 Credits
Provides an overview of professional approach to personal financial planning. Topics included are client/planner interaction, financial statement development and analysis, time value of money, cash flow and debt management, risk management, education planning, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, special needs planning, business entity selection and taxation, economics and external environment study, ethics and practice standards of Certified Financial Planner. Formulates a comprehensive financial plan that best fits a client while following ethics and professional responsibilities.
Recommended: BA 540
Available via Ecampus
FIN 569, VENTURE FINANCE, 4 Credits
Explore issues facing entrepreneurial business ventures: financial statement forecasting, financial analysis, cash flow assessment, financial controls, asset management, valuations, and understanding funding options at different points in the business life cycle including Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, angel investors, venture capital, bank loans, and going public.
Equivalent to: BA 564
Recommended: BA 515
Available via Ecampus
FIN 599, SELECTED TOPICS IN FINANCE, 1-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Hospitality Management (HM)
HM 101, INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY, 4 Credits
Introduction to the food-service, lodging, and tourism components of the hospitality industry, and the essential leadership and management skills necessary for success in the field. Background information, current issues, and future challenges in various segments of the industry are included.
Available via Ecampus
HM 210, HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP, 3 Credits
Prerequisite: HM 101 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
HM 230, LODGING MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of hotels and lodging properties. Focuses on operations, service, management and financials of the lodging industry.
Prerequisite: HM 101 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
HM 235, HOSPITALITY LAW AND LABOR RELATIONS, 4 Credits
Provides insight into the laws and regulations governing the hospitality industry with an emphasis on labor relations and human resources best practices. Addresses the general concepts of tort, contracts, liability, risk management, employment practices, licensing and insurance needs. Explores the legal issues that today's hospitality professionals face such as privacy, labor laws, the common law system for innkeepers and newer hospitality products in the shared economy such as AirBnB or VRBO.
Available via Ecampus
HM 310, INTERNSHIP II, 3 Credits
Available via Ecampus
HM 320, SERVICE AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY, 4 Credits
Students discover the basic concepts of hospitality technology and service automation. The hospitality industry continues to see significant changes in all facets of business due to changing customer expectations, new and cheaper technology, and a challenging labor market. The result of these forces has led the hospitality industry to increasingly turn to automation of basic job tasks to stay competitive. Examines new technologies shaping the hospitality industry and how industry leaders are taking advantage of these new technologies to improve efficiency and service.
Available via Ecampus
HM 321, HOSPITALITY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY, 4 Credits
Technology is critical to attracting, servicing and retaining hospitality customers. The Hospitality Technology Lab course introduces the student to each facet of technology in the industry. The course provides an opportunity for hands-on practical experience with the latest technology. At the end of the course, the student will have a basic working knowledge of Food 3D printers, hotel property management systems, global distribution systems, booking engines, revenue management solutions and other automation tools like Botlr.
Available via Ecampus
HM 325, ONLINE MARKETING AND REPUTATION MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Students are introduced to Online Internet Marketing techniques in the hospitality industry. The course will focus on online marketing, advertising strategies and the importance of a strong internet presence in order to maximize revenue. The course will show how organizations can encourage & capitalize on customer generated content practices to effectively retain customers and generate recurring revenue streams.
Available via Ecampus
HM 340, VACATION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
The vacation property market is one of the largest segments of the hospitality industry and is forecast to grow further over the next ten years. This course looks at each facet of this market including property development, contracts, management, promotion and financing. The course also explores the additional challenges and opportunities associated with the shared economy such as managing owner relations, homeowner associations, renovations and public policy.
Available via Ecampus
HM 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HM 410, HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP III, 3 Credits
Prerequisite: HM 310 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
HM 420, REVENUE MANAGEMENT AND PRICING, 4 Credits
Revenue management is critical to the hospitality industry due to the perishable nature of a service-based product. The fundamental principles and concepts of revenue management covered are capacity management, duration control, demand and revenue forecasting, discounting, overbooking practices, displacement analysis, channel management, and pricing execution.
Available via Ecampus
HM 425, ADVANCED RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP, 4 Credits
Covers concept development, design and funding of a new restaurant, and best practices in operations and management of a full-service foodservice operation. Intended for students wishing to develop their knowledge of foodservice entrepreneurialism, creation, operations and management/ownership.
Available via Ecampus
HM 430, SERVICE MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
With growing access to information and alternative products, customers can choose where to do business based on the level of service they receive. This course will study and analyze service delivery systems for the hospitality industry with particular emphasis on implementing a consumer driven quality service program. This course will review customer service philosophy and techniques. Quality issues, service design and delivery, customer interaction systems, complaint handling and service recovery are also addressed.
Available via Ecampus
HM 470, ^ADVANCED HOSPITALITY, 4 Credits
Provides students with an in-depth understanding of the importance of core competencies in the hospitality and tourism industry. A broader interpretation of the hospitality industry is gained and the student will discover new and innovative practices within the industry. Students will apply the knowledge gained in this course and the program as a whole to a capstone project with an industry partner.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Available via Ecampus
Management (MGMT)
MGMT 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Engage in a hands-on learning experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired through academic coursework to foster personal and professional development.
MGMT 364, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Covers the tools available to project managers, the human and organizational dimensions in different project environments, some computer applications, cases, and a project.
Prerequisite: BA 251 with C or better or BA 252 with C or better or BA 252H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Equivalent to: MGMT 364H
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 364H, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Covers the tools available to project managers, the human and organizational dimensions in different project environments, some computer applications, cases, and a project.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 251 with C or better or BA 252 with C or better or BA 252H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Equivalent to: MGMT 364
MGMT 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MGMT 405, READING & CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MGMT 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MGMT 409, PRACTICUM, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MGMT 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 446, CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Builds a comprehensive understanding of cross-cultural management issues including leading culturally diverse workforces and managing diversity in the workplace. Emphasizes theoretical foundations and best practices to address regarding global work practices, and related practical applications.
Prerequisite: BA 251 with C or better or BA 252 with C or better or BA 252H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 448, EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION, 4 Credits
Provides in-depth coverage of best practices pertaining to the process of attracting, selecting, and hiring new employees in modern organizations. Emphasizes recruitment tactics, legal issues related to staffing, the criteria organizations use to make hiring decisions, and the strengths and weaknesses of various techniques used to evaluate prospective applicants throughout the selection process. Considers implications for the organization, the hiring manager, and the job-seeker.
Prerequisite: BA 251 with C or better or BA 252 with C or better or BA 252H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 449, COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Understands and designs methods of compensation aimed at motivating and rewarding employee contributions to the organization. Covers employee contributions including behavior, skills and goods/services that employees produce as individuals, teams, business units, projects or organizations. Topics include pay strategies and structures, performance measurement and evaluation, and various non-salary incentives.
Prerequisite: BA 251 with C or better or BA 252 with C or better or BA 252H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 450, INTRODUCTION TO MENTORING AND COACHING, 4 Credits
Explores the theory and evidence associated with mentoring and coaching. Develop coaching and mentoring skills. Apply evidence-based coaching and mentoring processes as a means to improve developmental relationships and enhance self-development.
Prerequisite: BA 251 with C or better or BA 252 with C or better or BA 252H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 452, LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE, 4 Credits
Provides an in-depth overview of leadership research, theory and skills. Emphasizes the analysis of organizational leadership situations and application of leadership skills in the workplace.
Prerequisite: BA 251 with C or better or BA 252 with C or better or BA 252H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 453, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Personnel administration for line supervisors and managers. Integrates systems approach to understanding government regulation of employment, resolution of workplace personnel problems, and performance-based personnel management.
Prerequisite: BA 251 with C or better or BA 252 with C or better or BA 252H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 455, INFLUENCE AND NEGOTIATION, 4 Credits
Focuses on analysis, skill development and application of management research to real-life organizational influence, persuasion, negotiation and conflict management situations.
Prerequisite: BA 251 with C or better or BA 252 with C or better or BA 252H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 464, PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM, 4 Credits
Applies project management methodology and skills through the use of project management tools, techniques, and principles that have been learned in MGMT 364. Emphasizes individual and project-based learning to manage a project as a team from start to finish and prepare stakeholder analysis, risk assessment, and lessons learned documents.
Prerequisite: MGMT 364 with C- or better or MGMT 364H with C- or better
MGMT 477, INTEGRATED HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS PROJECT, 4 Credits
Integrate what you have learned to solve industry-sponsored problems. Provides opportunities to design, implement, and evaluate analytic solutions for a real-world enterprise. Student teams will examine the data requirements, technical requirements, and organizational requirements necessary for the success of analytical solutions. Provides real-world case studies that examine the role of analytics in an organization. Special emphasis will be given to the implementation and leadership of the analytical function in an enterprise.
Prerequisite: (BANA 371 with C- or better or BA 474 with C- or better or BANA 470 with C- or better) and (BANA 372 [C-] or BA 475 [C-] or BANA 471 [C-])
MGMT 499, SELECTED TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT, 1-4 Credits
Examination of the impact of recent advances in management on contemporary business. Topic will vary from term to term.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MGMT 546, CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Develop comprehensive skills to navigate and manage cross-cultural management issues, leveraging best practices for a globalized era. Based on recent evidence-based research, (1) identify the role of culture and its influence on employee behavior at intercultural work settings; (2) develop a perspective to explore the challenges modern organizations face when leading and managing globalizing employees and (3) develop a capacity to effectively manage diverse workforces in cross-cultural settings by enhanced cultural awareness of, and adaptability for different cultures and business norms.
Prerequisite: BA 550 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 548, EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION, 4 Credits
Provides in-depth coverage of best practices pertaining to the process of attracting, selecting, and hiring new employees in modern organizations. Emphasizes recruitment tactics, legal issues related to staffing, the criteria organizations use to make hiring decisions, and the strengths and weaknesses of various techniques used to evaluate prospective applicants throughout the selection process. Considers implications for the organization, the hiring manager, and the job-seeker.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 549, COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Understands and designs methods of compensation aimed at motivating and rewarding employee contributions to the organization. Covers employee contributions including behavior, skills and goods/services that employees produce as individuals, teams, business units, projects or organizations. Topics include pay strategies and structures, performance measurement and evaluation, and various non-salary incentives.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 552, ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Provides evidence-based study of human behavior within organizations with the goal of applying theories of human behavior to effective organizational administration. Topics include understanding individual differences, employee motivation, job design, the evaluation and motivation of employees, group dynamics and team management, effective communications, conflict management, employee stress, and work-life balance.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 553, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Personnel administration for line supervisors and managers. Integrates systems approach to understanding government regulation of employment, resolution of workplace personnel problems, and performance-based personnel management.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 559, MANAGING ETHICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, 3 Credits
Introduces students to contemporary issues managers face making ethical and socially-responsible decisions in an increasingly competitive, transparent, and global environment. Practical examples and cases, as well as contemporary behavioral ethics research and theory are incorporated throughout the course.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 572, STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Examines the theories of human resource management, the legal requirements for human resource practices, and how to create an HR measurement system that aligns with an organization’s strategy.
Prerequisite: BA 550 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 574, NEGOTIATIONS, 3 Credits
Learn the theories of negotiation and the techniques to develop an effective negotiation style.
Equivalent to: MGMT 555
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 576, INTEGRATIVE CAPSTONE, 3 Credits
Identify and analyze the leadership and workforce implications of an organizational challenge and/or opportunity. Develop actionable recommendations for effectively addressing the identified leadership and workforce implications.
Prerequisite: MGMT 572 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better and MGMT 574 [B-] and MGMT 552 [B-]
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 650, ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Surveys research on individual differences, psychological states, and team processes related to work motivation, decision-making and performance.
Marketing (MRKT)
MRKT 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Engage in a hands-on learning experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired through academic coursework to foster personal and professional development.
MRKT 323, ADVANCED APPLICATION OF MARKETING PRINCIPLES, 4 Credits
Develop an understanding of how a market-orientation can help firms to profitably deliver value to targeted customers. Through a combination of case discussions, preparation of a client project, lectures and in-class activities, analyze complex marketing challenges; make strategic decisions for products, services, and brands, based on marketing principles; and persuasively communicate decisions.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 396, FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING RESEARCH, 4 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of market research. Provides a basic understanding of marketing research and relevant decisions in the process.
Prerequisite: (BA 275 with C- or better or BA 275H with C- or better or ST 202 with C- or better or ST 244 with C- or better or ST 314 with C- or better or ST 352 with C- or better) and (BA 223 [C] or BA 223H [C] or BA 390 [C] or BA 390H [C])
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MRKT 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MRKT 409, PRACTICUM, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MRKT 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 451, SPORTS MARKETING, 4 Credits
Explores the complex and diverse nature of sports marketing. Applies fundamental marketing concepts to the sports industry, including the marketing mix, consumer behavior, segmentation analysis, and assessment of marketing programs specific to sports. Covers guidelines for the formulation of marketing goals and strategies.
Prerequisite: BA 350 with C- or better
Equivalent to: SB 351
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 452, SPORTS SPONSORSHIP, 4 Credits
Considers the relation between sports and corporate sponsorship programs. Focuses on alignment marketing issues, strategic communication through sponsorship, sponsor value, and sponsorship evaluation.
Prerequisite: MRKT 451 with C- or better
Equivalent to: SB 452
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 477, INTEGRATED MARKETING ANALYTICS PROJECT, 4 Credits
Integrate what you have learned to solve industry-sponsored problems. Provides opportunities to design, implement, and evaluate analytic solutions for a real-world enterprise. Student teams will examine the data requirements, technical requirements, and organizational requirements necessary for the success of analytical solutions. Provides real-world case studies that examine the role of analytics in an organization. Special emphasis will be given to the implementation and leadership of the analytical function in an enterprise.
Prerequisite: (BANA 371 with C- or better or BA 474 with C- or better or BANA 470 with C- or better) and (BANA 372 [C-] or BA 475 [C-] or BANA 471 [C-])
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 484, DIGITAL MARKETING PLATFORMS, 4 Credits
Examines the major digital channels and platforms for digital marketing, theories and techniques of digital marketing, implementation considerations, and associated risks and limitations.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 485, SEARCH MARKETING, 4 Credits
Examines the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and how they can be integrated into an overall marketing strategy to maximize brand visibility and performance.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 486, CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
An integration of people, process and technology. Emphasizes how individuals and companies can gain the return on investment that they expect through technology implementation, service and business process mapping, employee training, customer relationship, customer life time value, technology solutions that track customer data and employee performance.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 488, PROFESSIONAL SALES, 4 Credits
Emphasizes coverage and utilization of principles and theory of personal selling to address sales opportunities in a variety of contexts. Focuses on the use of sales skills by professional salespeople.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 489, PERSONAL SELLING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES, 4 Credits
Introduces sales principles and the sales process, with a focus on practical application of personal selling skills in any business situation. Content balances theory with skills development in a variety of business contexts.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 491, QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS, 4 Credits
Explore qualitative research methods through hands-on learning and experiences. Gain an overall understanding of qualitative research and methods such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, and observational research. Develop a qualitative research project from proposal to final reporting.
Prerequisite: MRKT 396 with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 492, CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, 4 Credits
Understanding the processes that lead to purchase, so as to improve decisions on segmentation and the appropriate marketing mix for each segment. How consumers and households make decisions, and why different individuals/groups make different decisions. Application of behavioral science concepts at individual, subcultural and cultural levels. Effects of consumerism and regulation also are considered.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Equivalent to: MRKT 492H
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 492H, CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, 4 Credits
Understanding the processes that lead to purchase, so as to improve decisions on segmentation and the appropriate marketing mix for each segment. How consumers and households make decisions, and why different individuals/groups make different decisions. Application of behavioral science concepts at individual, subcultural and cultural levels. Effects of consumerism and regulation also are considered.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Equivalent to: MRKT 492
MRKT 493, INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, 4 Credits
Analysis of the influence of marketing communications on the attitudes and behaviors of consumer and industrial buyers. Identification and examination of the major decisions made by marketing/advertising managers in implementing the promotional mix.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 495, RETAIL MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Management of retail business with emphasis on strategic planning, analysis, and control, focused on middle- and upper-middle management decisions.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 496, MARKETING RESEARCH PRACTICUM, 4 Credits
Provides the student with practical experience in the collection, analysis and interpretation of primary data.
Prerequisite: MRKT 396 with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 497, GLOBAL MARKETING, 4 Credits
Consideration of cultural, political, regulatory, economic and trade barriers in the design of marketing plans for product development, pricing, channels of distribution; and promotion alternatives in a global market.
Prerequisite: (BA 347 with C- or better or BA 347H with C- or better) and (BA 390 [C-] or BA 390H [C-] or BA 223 [C-] or BA 223H [C-])
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 498, SERVICES MARKETING, 4 Credits
Formulation of strategic and tactical marketing plans for organizations (both profit and not-for-profit) in the service sector of the economy. Projects or cases are used to provide a comprehensive experience.
Prerequisite: BA 223 with C or better or BA 223H with C or better or BA 390 with C or better or BA 390H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 499, MARKETING STRATEGY, 4 Credits
Identifies and analyzes marketing problems and opportunities. Conducts market and competitive analysis. Implements marketing concepts, strategies, and tactics to achieve the marketing objectives of the business enterprise. Projects or cases are used to provide a comprehensive experience.
Prerequisite: MRKT 396 with C- or better and (MRKT 492 [C-] or MRKT 492H [C-])
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 578, MARKETING STRATEGY CAPSTONE, 4 Credits
Provides a holistic, integrative perspective on marketing activities. Considers how to assess, construct, and apply business strategies to generate and sustain value.
Prerequisite: BA 590 with B- or better
Recommended: MRKT 592 taken before or concurrently
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 584, DIGITAL MARKETING PLATFORMS, 4 Credits
Examines the major digital channels and platforms for digital marketing, theories and techniques of digital marketing, implementation considerations, and associated risks and limitations.
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 585, SEARCH MARKETING, 4 Credits
Examines the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and how they can be integrated into an overall marketing strategy to maximize brand visibility and performance.
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 586, CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
An integration of people, process and technology. Emphasizes how individuals and companies can gain the return on investment that they expect through technology implementation, service and business process mapping, employee training, customer relationship, customer life time value, technology solutions that track customer data and employee performance.
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 588, PROFESSIONAL SALES, 4 Credits
Emphasizes coverage and utilization of principles and theory of personal selling to address sales opportunities in a variety of contexts. Focuses on the use of sales skills by professional salespeople.
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 589, PERSONAL SELLING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES, 4 Credits
Introduces sales principles and the sales process, with a focus on practical application of personal selling skills in any business situation. Content balances theory with skills development in a variety of business contexts.
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 592, CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Understanding the processes that lead to purchase, so as to improve decisions on segmentation and the appropriate marketing mix for each segment. How consumers and households make decisions, and why different individuals/groups make different decisions. Application of behavioral science concepts at individual, subcultural and cultural levels. Effects of consumerism and regulation also are considered.
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 593, INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, 3 Credits
Analysis of the influence of marketing communications on the attitudes and behaviors of consumer and industrial buyers. Identification and examination of the major decisions made by marketing/advertising managers in implementing the promotional mix.
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 595, RETAIL MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Management of retail business with emphasis on strategic planning, analysis, and control, focused on middle- and upper-management decisions.
Recommended: BA 390 or BA 590 with a minimum grade of C-
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 597, GLOBAL MARKETING, 4 Credits
Consideration of cultural, political, regulatory, economic and trade barriers in the design of marketing plans for product development, pricing, channels of distribution; and promotion alternatives in a global market.
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
MRKT 599, SELECTED TOPICS IN MARKETING, 1-4 Credits
Concepts and methods in advanced marketing management practice. Latest theoretical developments and quantitative methods in marketing, with particular relevance to managerial applications. Topics will vary from term to term.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Sports Business (SB)
SB 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Engage in a hands-on learning experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired through academic coursework to foster personal and professional development.
SB 250, THE BUSINESS OF SPORT, 4 Credits
Examines the business dynamics and structure of the sports industry. Considers various perspectives, including professional, amateur, emerging, and global sports structures and addresses current issues in labor relations, media, and the financial and societal implications of sports business.
Available via Ecampus
SB 350, INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS ANALYTICS, 4 Credits
Introduces the applications of data analytics across all functional areas of sport business, including marketing, event management, human resource management, finance, facility operation, legal services, etc. Explains how data can be applied to improve the decision outcomes and operation performance in talent identification, team performance management, ticket sales, and risk management.
Prerequisite: BA 350 with C- or better or SB 250 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BANA 450
SB 351, SPORTS MARKETING, 4 Credits
Explores the complex and diverse nature of sports marketing. Applies fundamental marketing concepts to the sports industry, including the marketing mix, consumer behavior, segmentation analysis, and assessment of marketing programs specific to sports. Covers guidelines for the formulation of marketing goals and strategies.
Prerequisite: BA 350 with C- or better or SB 250 with C- or better
Equivalent to: MRKT 451
SB 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
SB 405, READING & CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
SB 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
SB 409, PRACTICUM, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
SB 450, FINANCING SPORT, 4 Credits
Provides an overview of the financial aspects of the sport industry and examines the mechanisms for funding sports leagues, teams, and venues at both the professional and college levels. Considers the role of public sector funding and its relationship to sources of revenue such as naming rights, ticket sales, media rights, sponsorships, and licensed merchandise.
Prerequisite: BA 350 with C- or better or SB 250 with C- or better
Equivalent to: FIN 450
SB 452, SPORTS SPONSORSHIP, 4 Credits
Considers the relation between sports and corporate sponsorship programs. Focuses on alignment marketing issues, strategic communication through sponsorship, sponsor value, and sponsorship evaluation.
Prerequisite: MRKT 451 with C- or better or SB 351 with C- or better
Equivalent to: MRKT 452
Supply Chain and Logistics Management (SCLM)
SCLM 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Engage in a hands-on learning experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired through academic coursework to foster personal and professional development.
SCLM 350, TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Introduction to the knowledge and skills necessary to quantify the impact of supply chain management decisions on the bottom line. Basic understanding of accounting, finance, production cost, scheduling, and the link between supply chain and overall financial performance. Management of a company’s integrated supply chain using a sophisticated ERP system.
Prerequisite: BA 375 with C- or better or BA 375H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 456
Recommended: Senior standing
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
SCLM 405, READING & CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
SCLM 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
SCLM 409, PRACTICUM, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
SCLM 450, SUPPLY AND SOURCING MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Use of operations and supply chain management to make sourcing and supply decisions in international business contexts. Topics include purchasing/procurement procedures and policy, supply organization, specifications, sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, competitive bidding, and e-procurement. Global contexts and environmentally and socially responsible supply management are emphasized.
Prerequisite: BA 270 with C- or better or BA 270H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 451
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 451, SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Focuses on the management of global service operations including designing and managing systems to coordinate global information and material flows within and between firms in a supply chain. Covers planning operations, evaluating system alternatives, designing and researching global supply networks, examining complex adaptive systems and evaluating value stream synchronization.
Prerequisite: BA 275 with C- or better or BA 275H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 459
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 452, SUPPLY CHAIN MODELING AND DECISION ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Introduce decision modeling and analysis tools with a particular emphasis on linear programming and stochastic decision making tools for solving various business decision problems pertaining to supply chain management. The major goals are to enhance students’ ability to think, formulate and analyze business problems using optimization and stochastic simulation (Monte Carlo simulation and discrete-event simulation). The case study approach, lectures, discussions and computer-aided problem solving will be used to develop and apply the relevant concepts and methodologies.
Prerequisite: BA 375 with C- or better or BA 375H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 453
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 453, SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYTICS, 3 Credits
Explores modeling methods for design, analysis, execution and integration of supply chains. Introduces students to a variety of modeling and optimization techniques for the analysis of strategic, tactical and operational supply chain problems, including demand forecasting, risk analysis, revenue management, distribution and facility location.
Prerequisite: (BA 357 with C- or better or BA 357H with C- or better) and (BA 375 [C-] or BA 375H [C-])
Equivalent to: BA 478
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 457, SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY, 4 Credits
Covers tools and concepts needed to manage the supply chain effectively. Topics include negotiation, purchasing, logistics operations, and applying e-business tools. Emphasis on creating integrated supply chains.
Prerequisite: BA 357 with C- or better or BA 357H with C- or better
Equivalent to: MGMT 457
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 459, SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE, 3 Credits
Takes a hands-on approach to problem-solving in a real organization. Emphasizes critical problem-solving skills with a topical emphasis on forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain management using a quantitative approach. Applies analytical tools or methodologies to solve business problems solutions and evaluate practical feasibility.
Prerequisite: BA 478 with C- or better or SCLM 453 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 454
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 550, SUPPLY AND SOURCING MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Use of operations and supply chain management to make sourcing and supply decisions in international business contexts. Topics include purchasing/procurement procedures and policy, supply organization, specifications, sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, competitive bidding, and e-procurement. Global contexts and environmentally and socially responsible supply management are emphasized.
Equivalent to: BA 551
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 551, SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Focuses on the management of global service operations including designing and managing systems to coordinate global information and material flows within and between firms in a supply chain. Covers planning operations, evaluating system alternatives, designing and researching global supply networks, examining complex adaptive systems and evaluating value stream synchronization.
Prerequisite: BA 555 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better
Equivalent to: BA 559
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 553, SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYTICS, 3 Credits
Explores modeling methods for design, analysis, execution and integration of supply chains. Introduces students to a variety of modeling and optimization techniques for the analysis of strategic, tactical and operational supply chain problems including demand forecasting, risk analysis, revenue management, distribution and facility location.
Prerequisite: BA 555 with B- or better
Equivalent to: BA 578
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 557, GLOBAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT: FUNDAMENTALS AND STRATEGY, 3 Credits
Emphasize key concepts, basic strategies, and decision-making tools relevant to logistics management, and apply them to real-world logistics problems faced by companies in the context of managing their global supply chains.
Prerequisite: BA 561 (may be taken concurrently) with B- or better
Equivalent to: BA 557
Available via Ecampus
SCLM 559, SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE, 3 Credits
Takes a hands-on approach to problem solving in a real organization. Emphasizes critical problem-solving skills with a topical emphasis on forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain management using a quantitative approach. Applies analytical tools or methodologies to solve business problems solutions and evaluate practical feasibility.
Prerequisite: BA 561 with B- or better and (BA 578 [B-] or SCLM 553 [B-])
Equivalent to: BA 554
Available via Ecampus