BUS 500 Foundations for Business Impact (2 credits)
This course introduces students to graduate business studies with a focus on business strategy, organizational performance, entrepreneurship, and value creation. Students explore foundational business concepts, strategic frameworks, market systems, and business operations while developing strategic thinking skills and an understanding of how organizations create economic and social value in a rapidly changing world.
BUS 601 Quantitative Business Analysis (2 credits)
This course introduces students to the quantitative research process, including data interpretation, model selection, and analytical decision-making. Students learn how to identify appropriate statistical models, interpret empirical findings, and apply data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making, storytelling, social responsibility, and sustainability initiatives.
BUS 614 Accounting Concepts (2 credits)
This course introduces students to financial statements and the key accounting concepts used in their development and interpretation. Students learn how to record transactions, prepare and analyze financial statements, interpret accounting information, understand the integration of financial reporting, and examine the role of ethics in accounting practices and decision-making.
BUS 620 Leadership & Teams (2 credits)
This course helps students strengthen their leadership competencies to effectively create change and lead teams, organizations, and communities. Students develop the skills and behaviors needed to build trust, foster engagement, and lead diverse teams through shared leadership approaches. The course also explores vision development, inclusive and ethical organizational cultures, and decision-making strategies that align with business goals and support diverse employee perspectives.
BUS 640 Financial Principles and Practice (2 credits)
This course explores how organizations make financial decisions to create value for shareholders and stakeholders. Students build a foundation in financial management concepts including valuation, capital budgeting, discounted cash flow analysis, risk management, and time value of money principles. The course emphasizes practical problem-solving and the application of financial decision-making concepts across organizations, projects, and personal financial contexts.
BUS 655 Marketing Management (2 credits)
This course provides a broad overview of marketing activities involved in delivering products and services to both consumers and organizational customers. Students develop an understanding of core marketing concepts, terminology, and decision-making processes while learning how marketing strategies support customer value creation and organizational success.