Complete your AUCC requirements with the College of Business
Your All-University Core Curriculum courses are a crucial part of your undergraduate experience. These courses introduce you to new methods of thinking and areas of knowledge that can influence how you approach your major. As part of your undergraduate career, you’ll take 37 credits worth of AUCC courses. You have the option of taking two business courses to fulfill those requirements.
BUS 300 - Business Writing and Communication – 3 credits
Writing within the context of a business environment is a critical skill and one you'll find useful throughout your career. In BUS 300, you'll learn to use a thorough writing process, which involves drafting, revising and refining their work to achieve clarity and effectiveness. The course emphasizes selecting appropriate communication methods based on the audience and the purpose of the message. Key components include the preparation and presentation of professional reports, ensuring that students can convey information clearly, persuasively, and professionally in a business environment.
BUS 225 - Transforming Business for Sustainable Impact - 3 Credits
Fostering a more sustainable future is one of the most pressing challenges in today’s world. In Transforming Business for Sustainable Impact, you’ll explore the philosophical, ethical, and strategic frameworks that guide sustainable business leadership and operations. This course delves into the history and theory behind organizations that strive to create positive impacts on society and the environment. You’ll examine the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in driving organizational change, and learn how to identify and promote sustainability in various professional contexts. This course meets your arts and humanities AUCC 3B requirements and your sustainable business requirement in the College of Business.
BUS 220 - Ethics in Contemporary Organizations – 3 Credits
Ethics in Contemporary Organizations meets your arts and humanities AUCC requirements. As business leaders, employers, and individuals look for new ways to make more conscientious decisions about their work, they’re increasingly looking to ethical reasoning for help. BUS 220 explores the ideas and application of ethical principles in the management of businesses and organizations that value authenticity and integrity.
The only requirement is that you must be a full-time undergraduate student who has passed or is currently enrolled in Ethics in Contemporary Organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to compete for a year of free tuition and make BUS 220 part of your semester plans.
Explore the Business Minor
Both BUS 220 and FIN 200 fulfill AUCC requirements and contribute 6 of the 21 required credits for the Business Minor.
The Business Minor is a natural complement to every major that Colorado State University has to offer. These essential skills can help you navigate the job market, make sense of pressing financial information, and help you make business decisions that better the world around you. To declare a Business Minor, meet with an academic advisor.
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