Course Descriptions
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CDMU-3610 – CHEM-3410
BUS-2150 Statistics for Business
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introduction to statistical methods used in business decision
making including descriptive statistics, probability, probability
distributions, interval estimation, hypothesis tests involving
variances, analysis of variance, ch-square tests, F-tests, simple
and multiple regression models, model building, and time series.
Prerequisites: GMTH-1020 College Algebra.
BUS-2180 Business Law I
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Examines the legal environment in which business operates.
The course begins by surveying various sources and law and
related ethical principles, and the structure and function of
the judicial system. The remainder of the course addresses
substantive areas of law, typically including torts, contracts,
warranty and consumer protection, agency and employment,
business entities, antitrust, intellectual property, and environmental
law.
BUS-3150 Operations Analysis
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Introduces mathematical methods of decision analysis. Topics
include probability, forecasting, decision under uncertainty,
decision trees, inventory models, linear programming, and
networks. Prerequisites: BUS-2150 Statistics for Business.
BUS-3180 Business Law II
–Sp
3 hours
Continues the study of the legal environment in which
business operates, with particular focus on topics covered on
the CPA exam. Typical course content includes sales, negotiable
instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, partnerships,
securities regulation, real and personal property, wills and trusts,
and insurance. Prerequisite: BUS-2180 Business Law I.
BUS-3280
3 hours
Integrated Business Core Practicum
–Fa
In this course, students will apply concepts from the corequisite
courses in which they are enrolled to their own start-up business
ventures and to community service projects. Students in the
class will form a 30- to 35-person company. Each company will
develop a plan of organization to form and operate a business for
the semester, as well as an organizational and operating plan to
complete a community service project. Prerequisites: ITM-1500
Information Technology for Business; ITM-1510 Software Tools
for Business; ACCT-2110 Principles of Accounting I; ACCT-2120
Principles of Accounting II; BUS-2150 Statistics for Business;
BUS-2180 Business Law I; ECON-2330 Microeconomics; ECON-
2340 Macroeconomics. Corequisites: MRKT-3600 Principles
of Marketing; MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and
Management; FIN-3710 Principles of Finance (blocked courses).
BUS-3400
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Business Administration
–Fa, Sp, Su
Research in problems of accounting, management information
systems, general business, economics, finance, management, or
marketing.
BUS-3410 Topics in Business
–Fa, Sp, Su
1–3 hours
A variety of courses are covered under this heading on an
experimental basis. This allows the department to meet the
changing needs of the students without formally adding or
dropping courses.
BUS-3450 Business Internship
3–12 hours
A work-study program designed for junior and senior
business administration majors to receive a variety of job-related
experiences in a business environment. The program is arranged
and administered by the department.
BUS-3514
3 hours
Entrepreneurial Ventures in E-commerce–Sp
This course provides instruction and guidance on how to create
and run a profitable, Internet-based business. Topics include
reviewing intellectual property rights, designing a website to
maximize revenue, developing an advertising and marketing plan
for online businesses, sourcing start-up capital, utilizing analytics
to test search engine optimization, and leveraging social media
accounts to target consumers and grow the business. (even years)
BUS-3910 International Business
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
To give a global perspective of the business environment,
international business terms are defined and the interactions of
the various actors, firms, institutions, countries, and groups of
countries are developed. An environmental approach including
both cultural and financial perspectives develops a broad view of
the world economy. (Fee: $25)
BUS-4420
2 hours
Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
–Fa, Sp
Ethics asks questions about what goals one should pursue and
what actions are appropriate in attempts to achieve these goals.
The course examines alternative frameworks for analyzing difficult
situations. Social responsibility refers to business decision making
linked to ethical values, compliance with legal requirements, and
respect for people, communities, and the environment. Ultimately,
the course will deal with how our biblical worldview defines and
drives the choices we face in the business world. Open only to
seniors in business administration. Must be taken at Cedarville
University; transfer or transient credit for this course will generally
not be accepted.
C
Coaching (CCHG)
CCHG-3670 Fundamentals of Coaching–Fa
3 hours
Overview of the philosophy, psychology, organization, and
general responsibilities of an athletic coach. Knowledge of motor
learning and development and an overview of the organizational
fundamentals of coaching for all the major sports. (even years)
CCHG-3680 Scientific Basis of Coaching–Fa
2 hours
Practical study of physiological and kinesiological principles of
training and their application to various sports. (odd years)
CCHG-3700 through CCHG-3760 Coaching 2 hours each
Organization, skills, techniques, and strategies of the following
sports:
CCHG-3700 Coaching Volleyball–Fa (even years)
2 hours
CCHG-3720 Coaching Basketball–Fa (odd years)
2 hours
CCHG-3730
2 hours
Coaching Track and Field and Cross Country–Sp (odd
years)
CCHG-3740
2 hours
Coaching Softball and Baseball–Fa (even years)
CCHG-3760 Coaching Soccer–Sp (odd years)
2 hours
CCHG-4850
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Coaching–Fa, Sp
Independent study in the area of coaching by students pursuing
the coaching minor. Departmental approval is required.
CCHG-4950 Internship in Coaching–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Field experience at the University or a nearby high school
involving actual coaching experience for a minimum of 100 hours.
Departmental approval is required. Credit/no credit. Prerequisites:
CCHG-3670 Fundamentals of Coaching; CCHG-37XX Coaching;
junior year status or permission of the instructor.
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Course Descriptions
BUS-2150 – CCHG-4950
