GBUS 202 Principles of Global Business (4 credits)

Students will develop an understanding of some of the functional areas of organizations, such as marketing, human resources, operations, organizational behavior and finance, and how these functions are interrelated. Students will study the social, governmental and ethical issues that affect the conduct of business within a global environment. The course will help students improve their communication skills and practice problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making. Students will apply their understanding of the principles of global business management to the challenges facing organizations and their varied stakeholders, who sometimes have conflicting goals and interests. Fall and Spring. Pre- or Co-Requisites: ACFN 111, ECON 111, MATH 124

GBUS 203 Decision Making Analytics in Business (4 credits)

Managers need to analyze quantitative data to make decisions for the enterprises for which they work. Students will develop financial management and business statistics skills, applying and expanding upon their accounting, economics, and statistics foundation knowledge to analyze business problems. Students will also learn business analytics and data visualization techniques to analyze business problems and present information. Students will integrate these quantitative skills with the skills and knowledge gained in GBUS 202 to address pressing and challenging issues in global business practice in a comprehensive and rigorous manner. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite:  GBUS 202

GBUS 210 The Strategic Environment (4 credits)

Leaders/Managers make decisions and take actions to ensure the long-term success of the organizations for which they work. Students will study the social, governmental and ethical issues that affect the conduct of business within a global environment. Students develop analytical and organizational design skills through an understanding of strategic thinking. Prerequisites: ECON 111; ACFN 111; completion of a math course other than Math Explorations Co-requisite: GBUS 230

GBUS 220 People in Organizations (4 credits)

This class gives students a foundation in organizational behavior concepts, including a study of the impact of diversity in the workforce upon workers’ performance. The class setting will frequently utilize global business settings, cases and examples. Students will examine multiple ethical perspectives and learn to utilize these perspectives as a context for decision making. Prerequisites: ECON 111; ACFN 111; completion of a math course other than Math Explorations Co-requisite: GBUS 240

GBUS 230 Decision Making Methods (4 credits)

This course examines the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques to management decision-making. Students will define research problems, design a research project, collect primary and secondary data, apply statistical tools, and reach conclusions. Computer applications will be employed. Students will use case studies and computer software in the analysis and decision making process related to case studies from the functional areas in organizations. Prerequisites: ECON 111, ACFN 111; completion of a math course other than Math Explorations Co-requisite: GBUS 210

GBUS 240 Tools of Analysis (4 credits)

Managers need to analyze quantitative data to make decisions for the enterprises for which they work. This course will provide students with the tools necessary to conduct such analyses. Statistical tools such as multiple regression analysis, factor analysis, and time series analysis will be presented. Financial data will be presented, and students will develop their comprehension of such data. Prerequisites: ECON 111, ACFN 111; completion of a math course other than Math Explorations Co-requisite: GBUS 220