Courses
Core Business Requirements
Lower Division Core Business Requirements
ACC250 Principles of Accounting I
An introduction to financial accounting, involving its basic structure, the accounting cycles for service and merchandising enterprises, assets, liabilities, and accounting systems. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
ACC250-A Browning, Julianna |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 252 |
ACC250-B Browning, Julianna |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 252 |
ACC250-D Kaminski, Ellen Elizabeth |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 253 |
ACC250-C Browning, Julianna |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
ACC250-A Browning, Julianna |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 252 |
ACC251 Principles of Accounting II
This course has an emphasis on managerial accounting involved with corporations, control accounting, and decision making. Prerequisite: ACC 250. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
ACC251-A Browning, Julianna |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 252 |
ACC251-C Browning, Julianna |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 251 |
ACC251-B Browning, Julianna |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 251 |
BUS101 Introduction to Business
Introduces students to various business disciplines, provides an overview of each functions role in an organization and explores the various career opportunities available within each of these disciplines. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
BUS101-E Vanderslice, Gaynell |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | BUS 202 |
BUS101-C Alderson, Keanon J. |
09/07/2021 | W | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | BUS 203 |
BUS101-A Alderson, Keanon J. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 202 |
BUS101-B Alderson, Keanon J. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 202 |
BUS101-B Alderson, Keanon J. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | BUS |
BUS101-A Alderson, Keanon J. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 124 |
BUS217 Microeconomics
This course studies economic behavior at the individual level. Topics include decision-making processes of households and firms, supply and demand, elasticity, and marginal analysis. Market structure and public policy are examined to evaluate their impact on economic welfare and the allocation of scarce resources. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
BUS217-A Namvar, Bob |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 251 |
BUS217-E Wendee, Paul Michael |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 250 |
BUS217-C Namvar, Bob |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | BUS 202 |
BUS217-B Namvar, Bob |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 202 |
BUS217-B Namvar, Bob |
01/10/2022 | M | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | BUS |
BUS217-A Namvar, Bob |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 203 |
BUS218 Macroeconomics
This course offers a common sense approach to economics, covering basic economic laws and how they apply to our world and everyday life. The course focuses on the overall economy and economic theories that offer explanations for its fluctuations and changes. Also, the course is designed to give the student a sufficient grounding in the terminology, basic concepts, and issues of economics to stimulate interest in further study and provide background in business. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
BUS218-A Namvar, Bob |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 202 |
BUS218-B Namvar, Bob |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 204 |
BUS218-A Namvar, Bob |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 204 |
BUS237 Management Based on Bibl Prin
In this course students learn to identify and apply effective management and leadership behaviors based on principles found in the Bible. This course will equip each student with skills in making biblically-informed choices in realistic business scenarios. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
BUS237-A Devlin, April Marie |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus L240 |
BUS237-D Winter, Natalie A |
09/07/2021 | T | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | BUS ONLN |
BUS237-B Alderson, Keanon J. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 202 |
BUS237-C Winter, Natalie A |
09/07/2021 | Th | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS ONLN |
BUS237-B Winter, Natalie A |
01/10/2022 | Th | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Yeager Center ONLN |
BUS237-A Winter, Natalie A |
01/10/2022 | T | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Yeager Center ONLN |
CIS270 Business IT Application
This course will develop essential math and computer skills necessary to support the student's integration into the business program. Students will be introduced to the Microsoft Office suite application packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. In addition, they will reinforce essential math skills that support upper division requirements and integrate with computer software applications. Students will be expected to demonstrate integration of the math and software skills by the end of the course. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or STA 144. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
CIS270-A Gramling, Timothy S. |
09/07/2021 | W | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | James Complex 367 |
CIS270-C Mc Connell-Freeman, Christy Lee |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 209 |
CIS270-A Borden, Carnell |
01/10/2022 | M | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | BUS 209 |
CIS270-B Borden, Carnell |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 209 |
FIN101 Personal Financial Management
An overview of personal financial management offers students power over financial resources, freedom to give generously, and insight for better citizenship. The course emphasizes concepts such as goal setting, budgeting, debt management, investing, major purchases, insurance, and retirement/estate planning. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
FIN101-A Harrison, Adele L. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 250 |
FIN101-A Harrison, Adele L. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS |
Upper Division Core Business Requirements
BUS303 Business Finance
This course provides an introduction to the principles of financial management. It includes an overview of financial management, financial analysis and control, capital investment decisions, raising funds and cost of capital, sources of long-term funds and cash management principles. Prerequisites: ACC 250 or 350, and CIS 270. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
BUS303-B Harrison, Adele L. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | BUS 250 |
BUS303-A Harrison, Adele L. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 250 |
BUS303-B Harrison, Adele L. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | BUS |
BUS303-A Wendee, Paul Michael |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 251 |
BUS315 Business Statistics
This course includes the assembling and presentation of statistical data, probability distributions, sampling techniques, and statistical analysis. A project with practical problem solving is required. Prerequisites: CIS 270, and MAT 115, 123 or higher or STA 144. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
BUS315-B Borden, Carnell |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
BUS315-A Borden, Carnell |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 209 |
BUS315-A Girju, Marina Magdalena |
01/10/2022 | W | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | BUS 209 |
BUS315-B Girju, Marina Magdalena |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 209 |
BUS356 Business Communication
This course emphasizes individual, interpersonal and intercultural communication concepts. Special emphasis is placed on the various functions of communication concepts in a business environment. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
BUS356-A Vanderslice, Gaynell |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 252 |
BUS356-B Vanderslice, Gaynell |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 252 |
BUS356-C Devlin, April Marie |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 253 |
BUS356-B Vanderslice, Gaynell |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS |
BUS356-A Vanderslice, Gaynell |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 250 |
BUS358 Business Law
This course covers the law of sales, employment, contracts, negotiable instruments, agency and partnerships, corporations, insurance, real and personal property, estates, and bankruptcy. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
BUS358-B Bishop, Jim |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 250 |
BUS358-A Bishop, Jim |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 251 |
BUS358-B Bishop, Jim |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 252 |
BUS358-A Bishop, Jim |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 104 |
BUS463 Business and Organizational Mgmt
This course is the study of management theories and the functional concepts of leadership, planning, and decision making. Special emphasis is placed on quality issues, globalism, diversity, ethics, productivity, motivation, skill development, and human resource management. An emphasis on integrating biblical principles and leadership will also be studied. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
BUS463-A Vanderslice, Gaynell |
09/07/2021 | W | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | BUS 250 |
BUS463-B Herrity, Andrew C. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 104 |
BUS463-A Vanderslice, Gaynell |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 250 |
BUS463-B Herrity, Andrew C. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 251 |
BUS485 Business Policy and Strategy
This is an integrative study of senior management functions using advanced case analysis, focusing on general management and decision making. Topics include setting objectives; implementing, supporting, and controlling organization-wide policies; developing strategies to achieve objectives; setting standards for measuring performance; evaluating and reformulating policies in response to change; fulfilling leadership responsibilities. Prerequisites: BUS 303, 463, and MKT 333 or ENT 462. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
BUS485-A Herrity, Andrew C. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 251 |
BUS485-B Herrity, Andrew C. |
09/07/2021 | M | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | BUS 202 |
BUS485-B Herrity, Andrew C. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 251 |
BUS485-A Herrity, Andrew C. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 250 |
MKT333 Principles of Marketing
A study of the marketing functions, channels of distribution, selling, advertising, distribution, and marketing management for both retail and industrial businesses. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
MKT333-A Ortiz, Mandy H. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 204 |
MKT333-C Ortiz, Mandy H. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 123 |
MKT333-B Winter, Natalie A |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 204 |
MKT333-A Ortiz, Mandy H. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 202 |
MKT333-B Gouveia, Nolan M. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 203 |
MKT333-C Winter, Natalie A |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Yeager Center A111 |
Finance Requirements
Upper Division Finance Requirements
ACC430 Federal Income Tax Accounting
Covers the theory of tax accounting with practical applications to individuals, proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and fiduciary organizations. Prerequisite: ACC 251. (3 units; Fall & OPS)
ACC430-A Markley, Randy T |
09/07/2021 | F | 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
BUS474 International Business Finance
Interpretation of finance principles from an international perspective. Topics include overview of the international monetary system, balance of payments, world financial markets and institutions. Additionally, management issues for multi-national firms are covered, including cost of capital, multinational cash management, and tax issues. Prerequisite: BUS 303. (3 units; Fall)
BUS474-A Parsons, Dean E. |
09/07/2021 | W | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | BUS 104 |
COM308 Interpersonal Communications
This class examines the dynamics of the two-person communication process. Students will study the development of self-concept, self-disclosure, perception, listening, and feedback as they affect the communication process. Non-verbal communication, attitudes, beliefs, and values will also be explored. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
COM308-A Boes, Cynthia D. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | James Complex 171 |
COM308-A Boes, Cynthia D. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | James Complex 245 |
FIN310 Intermediate Business Finance
An overview of long-term financing topics intended to prepare the students for upper division courses covering additional finance areas. Course includes advanced components of corporate finance with an emphasis on the practices that shape the financial decision-making process. These include risk/return models, valuation of securities, capital budgeting, and capital structure decisions. Prerequisite: BUS 303. (3 units; Fall)
FIN310-A Harrison, Adele L. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS |
FIN325 Financial Markets and Institutns
Students examine the role of regulators, depository institutions, insurance companies, and financial markets in the process of intermediation. Key concepts include interest rate determination, methods of security valuation, managing commercial banking, and risk management in financial institutions. Prerequisites: BUS 218 and 303. (3 units; Spring)
FIN325-A Harrison, Adele L. |
03/07/2022 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS |
FIN405 Financial Analysis and Forecstng
This course covers a more in-depth analysis of financial statements and the integration of financial forecasting based on interpreting financial data and performance. Students will evaluate investment alternatives and apply risk analysis to the valuation process from a decision-makers' perspective. Prerequisites: BUS 303, 315, and either FIN 310 or ACC 311. (3 units; Fall)
FIN405-A Harrison, Adele L. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 250 |
FIN415 Investments
This course provides an overview of investment principles and practices with an emphasis on financial markets and pricing models. Topics covered include the securities markets, risk/return relationships, portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model, debt securities, derivatives, and security analysis covering equity valuation. In addition, the student will participate in a real-time stock market stimulation throughout the course. Prerequisite: FIN 325. (3 units; Fall)
FIN415-A Wendee, Paul Michael |
09/07/2021 | M | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | BUS 250 |
FIN425 Retirement and Estate Planning
This course focuses on key components, legal requirements, and restrictions, related to effective retirement and estate planning. Specific topics are types of retirement plans, implementing gifts, trusts and life insurance as means of transferring assets after death, and regulatory and tax considerations within retirement and estate planning. Prerequisite: FIN 415. (3 units; Spring, odd years)
FIN425-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS |
FIN430 Risk Management
This course focuses on identifying risk factors and developing appropriate strategies to mitigate those factors. Specific topics of discussion include credit, market, and operational risk from a corporate perspective and insurance needs analysis for businesses and individuals. Health, disability, long-term care, and life insurances plus annuities will be addressed at the individual level. Overview of the role derivatives play in mitigating risk included. Prerequisite: FIN 415. (3 units; Spring, odd years)
FIN430-A Wendee, Paul Michael |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 252 |
Upper Division Finance Elective Requirement
Complete three (3) units from the following:
ACC480 Accounting Ethics
This course focuses on the ethical and professional responsibilities of CPAs in public and private practice. Ethical reasoning, corporate governance, decision making and ethical frameworks will be examined to provide a base of understanding. The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and other professional standards will be studied as they apply to the practice of accounting. Prerequisite: Senior status. (3 units; Fall)
ACC480-A Kaminski, Ellen Elizabeth |
09/07/2021 | M | 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 253 |
REM436 Real Estate Finance
An intermediate finance course reviewing the role of finance in the real estate marketplace. Course topics include; residential and commercial mortgages, interest rates, appraisal, underwriting, income property and investment analysis, risk, valuation, taxation, the secondary mortgage market, and REITS. Prerequisite: REM 301. (3 units; Spring, odd years)
REM436-A Maas, Jeff |
01/10/2022 | W | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | BUS 252 |
FIN489 Finance Practicum
Students will apply finance knowledge to collaboratively complete a designated project for an outside organization or practice portfolio management with the student-managed investment fund. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)
FIN489-A Harrison, Adele L. |
09/07/2021 | W | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 250 |
FIN489-A Harrison, Adele L. |
01/10/2022 | Th | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | BUS |
FIN491 Internship in Finance
A practiced application of finance principles in a business or campus setting under professional supervision. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units of credit. Prerequisite: Permission from the Dean of the School of Business. (1-3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)