This course addresses project management from a management perspective. Focus is placed on the problems of selecting, initiating, operating, and controlling projects. Learners will be introduced to proven project-management processes, broadly-tested techniques, and solid approaches to the successful management of projects in varying sizes and degrees of complexity. Upon completion of the course, learners will understand fundamental project management concepts that will remain foundational.
This course provides an overview of the management practices and styles unique to small businesses. This includes the impact of the entrepreneur and small businesses on the economy, new business formation, financing the new venture, e-commerce startups, and managing growth of the new firm. It will discuss intrapreneurship as well as entrepreneurship.
Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a School of Business faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. A written learning contract must be on file in the Office of the Registrar by the end of the first week of classes in the semester in which the course is taken. The contract must provide details of the topic, learning objectives, methods to be used, works to be completed, completion dates, grading criteria, and a prospective bibliography.
This course introduces students to the Dahl School of Business. Students will explore how to be successful as a business student, their vocation, servant leadership, and their own mission, vision, and values. Students will begin work on their culminating portfolio and will attend community lectures and workshops.
This course provides students with the theory and practice of oral communication skills that are essential for entry-level positions as well as advancement in todays business and professional careers. Content includes presenting to a business or professional audience as well as leading and participating in meetings and discussions. Students will work with a variety of audio/visual aids, including flip charts, computer graphics, and video. Presentations may be video-recorded for reviewing and critiquing. OC
This course investigates the role of information systems in business operations, management decision-making, and the strategic success of organizations. The course prepares students for working in the information-rich, networked world of business and introduces students to a variety of technical applications used for business communication and problem solving. Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or 105 or 195.
This course will integrate theory and practice from the fields of Social Entrepreneurship, Intrepreneurship and Project Management. Social Entrepreneurship is a developing field of business in which entrepreneurs are using business methods to help solve social and environmental challenges. The field also includes social intrepreneurship, where existing organizations are developing new income opportunities for their firms by addressing social and environmental challenges.
This course demonstrates the use of application of statistics in business environments to inform decision-making. The course focuses primarily on statistical approaches to summarize data and make inferences about a population based on sample data. Specific topics include graphical descriptions of data, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing about means and proportions, hypothesis testing for differences in means among groups and simple and multiple linear regression. Course emphasis is on real world application, drawing examples from multiple business settings and sectors.
This course focuses on reflection, contemplation, and development of your unique brand. It will be delivered in an experimental seminar format that uses directed discussion and cooperative learning to define a students personal brand and develop clarity for those who do not have college or career objectives. It is a skills-based course that includes topics such as identifying strengths, networking skills, communication skills, dressing for success, personal health, and managing your career.
Courses on topics of interest to business students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click on the Section Details in VitNet.