Business Administration Minor

The business administration minor at CBU is available for any students who are interested in gaining critical business skills and knowledge, which can complement many majors.

Lower Division 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-B
Browning, Julianna
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 202
ACC250-D
Kaminski, Ellen Elizabeth
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BUS 204
ACC250-A
Browning, Julianna
09/05/2023 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Mission Hall 124
ACC250-A
Browning, Julianna
01/08/2024 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 124

BUS101 Introduction to Business

Introduces students to various business disciplines, provides an overview of each function’s role in an organization and explores the various career opportunities available within each of these disciplines. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

BUS101-A
Gouveia, Nolan M.
09/05/2023 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS 251
BUS101-D
Alderson, Keanon J.
09/05/2023 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Mission Hall 124
BUS101-C
Alderson, Keanon J.
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BUS 125
BUS101-B
Gouveia, Nolan M.
01/08/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS
BUS101-A
Alderson, Keanon J.
01/08/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center A110

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-B
Winter, Natalie A
09/05/2023 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 123
BUS237-A
Winter, Natalie A
09/05/2023 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BUS 123
BUS237-B
Winter, Natalie A
01/08/2024 Th 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center ONLN
BUS237-A
Winter, Natalie A
01/08/2024 T 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center ONLN

Economics Requirement

 

Complete three (3) units from the following:

BUS212 Economics, Life and Society

A fascinating exploration of current topics affecting our daily lives, including standard of living, poverty and inequality, healthcare, education, work and labor, housing, family structure, financial and credit markets, food and agriculture, energy, trade and globalization, and environmental concerns, through an integrated lens of economics, politics, social structures, and ethics, by introducing the historical background, asking critical questions, evaluating information, and developing grounded worldviews. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

BUS212-A
Gouveia, Nolan M.
09/05/2023 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Yeager Center A112
BUS212-A
Khashadourian, Edmund
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center A112

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-B
Yoo, James J.
09/05/2023 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM BUS
BUS217-C
Namvar, Bob
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Science Campus Q294
BUS217-A
Namvar, Bob
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM BUS 204
BUS217-B
Hovey, Craig H.
03/04/2024 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM BUS
BUS217-C
Guida, Daryl W.
03/04/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS
BUS217-A
Willis, Sean
01/08/2024 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-C
Yoo, James J.
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BUS
BUS218-A
Namvar, Bob
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BUS
BUS218-B
Namvar, Bob
09/05/2023 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 203
BUS218-C
Cheng, William
03/04/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS
BUS218-A
Wendee, Paul Michael
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM BUS
BUS218-B
Willis, Sean
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BUS 204

Upper Division Requirements

 

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
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BUS
BUS358-A
Bishop, Jim
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 251
BUS358-B
Bishop, Jim
01/08/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BUS
BUS358-A
Bishop, Jim
01/08/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS

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-B
Willis, Roston T,, Jr
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BUS 251
MKT333-A
Sanchez, Rosa M.
09/05/2023 MWF 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Yeager Center A111
MKT333-C
Winter, Natalie A
09/05/2023 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Mission Hall 109
MKT333-C
Winter, Natalie A
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BUS
MKT333-A
Willis, Roston T,, Jr
01/08/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BUS 204

 

Choose one of the following:

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-A
Harrison, Adele L.
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 250
BUS303-B
Kamara, Thomas A.
09/05/2023 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM BUS
BUS303-A
Harrison, Adele L.
01/08/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 204
BUS303-B
Kamara, Thomas A.
01/08/2024 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM BUS

BUS345 Nonprofit Management

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the key topics nonprofit leaders encounter daily. Topics include: the governance and management of nonprofit organizations, the scope and structure of the nonprofit sector, leadership of nonprofits (including church and faith-based organizations), management, fundraising, earned income strategies, financial management, lobbying and advocacy, managing international and global organizations, and social entrepreneurship. (3 units; Fall)

BUS345-A
Braunwalder, Austin P.
09/05/2023 W 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM BUS 202

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
09/05/2023 MWF 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM BUS 203
BUS463-B
Alderson, Keanon J.
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Mission Hall 124
BUS463-A
Vanderslice, Gaynell
01/08/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BUS
BUS463-B
Herrity, Andrew C.
01/08/2024 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS

 

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    1.1 Identify and describe key theories and practices in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, management, economics, and business law.

    1.2 Apply knowledge and principles to business scenarios in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, management, and economics.

    2.1 Use critical thinking to identify issues, collect and examine information, evaluate evidence, and draw conclusions.

    2.2 Use creative thinking to synthesize ideas and expertise, and take appropriate risk in developing innovative approaches to address business problems.

    2.3 Integrate knowledge and values from various disciplines and transfer skills to the workplace.