BRDM-4710 Independent Study: Digital Media
1–3 hours
Taken to allow the student to study an area beyond what is
provided through regular course offerings. The student must make
a proposal of what is to be studied for the term when applying to
a faculty mentor. The student will then follow a schedule approved
by the faculty mentor for studying the topic and submitting
a report. Repeatable to a total of 6 credit hours in the field.
Prerequisite: approval of proposal by faculty mentor.
BRDM-4810 Senior Seminar
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
The course is designed to help the student transition from
the college to professional world. Students will interact with
professionals to network and to focus on developing résumés and
portfolios, interviewing skills, and an understanding of business
etiquette. Prerequisite: senior status as broadcasting and digital
media major. (Fee: $45)
BRDM-4920 Senior Project
3 hours
The student selects one of two options: 1) a paper reporting
on the student’s original research that investigated a topic in
electronic media or 2) a media production. A proposal detailing
the student’s plan for the senior project must be submitted and
approved by the faculty mentor prior to registration for the course.
Capstone course. Prerequisites: BRDM-3111 Survey Research
for Electronic Media; GPA of 3.0 in major courses; senior status;
permission of BRDM faculty. (Fee: $35)
BRDM-4930 Electronic Media Internship
3–12 hours
Students are placed with media companies to gain experience
in actual career situations. The work must be done under the
supervision of an employee of the company approved by the
faculty mentor. Students should discuss this option with their
advisors at least one semester prior to the internship. Internship
agreements must be signed by the student, job supervisor, and
faculty mentor prior to registration for the experience. Internships
depend upon availability and approval by the electronic media
faculty. Capstone course. Prerequisites: GPA of 3.0 in major
courses; senior status; approval by the electronic media faculty.
Business Administration (BUS)
BUS-1000 The Business Profession
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
Provides a broad and comprehensive introduction to the field
of business and encourages students to discover their calling
to ministry in the marketplace. Includes an introduction to the
academic requirements of the program and provides opportunity
for practical experience in the field of business. (Fee $25)
BUS-1410 Topics in Business
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-2100 Business Communication
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Instruction for writing business letters, memos, email,
and business reports. Oral business presentations, group
collaboration, and the communication process in general are also
discussed. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition.
BUS-2110 Statistics I
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
An introduction to statistical methods used in business decision
making, including descriptive statistics, probability, probability
distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite:
GMTH-1020 College Algebra.
BUS-2120 Statistics II
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
An extension of Statistics I to include tests of hypothesis,
analysis of variance, chi-square, simple and multiple regression
models. Prerequisite: BUS-2110 Statistics I.
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-3000 The Business Experience
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
This course is to prepare the business student to transition
into the work world upon graduation. Topics and experiences
include: résumé writing, interviewing, networking, internships, and
business etiquette. (Fee $25).
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.
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