UNCG 2008-09 UGB: Business Administration

Courses for Undergraduates

100 Global Business, Markets, and Society (3:3)

Open to freshmen and sophomores; 2.0 GPA.

Introductory exploration of the role of business in a free market society. Introduction to basic business terminology. Examination of current business issues facing actual companies.

105A Introduction to Business Skills Development (1:2)

Open to first and second semester freshmen.

Development of business skills determined by employers as critical for success. Fosters development of skills early in a student’s academic career to promote success in both college and work.

105B Career Planning and Business Skills Assessment (1:1)

Pr. sophomore standing; 2.0 GPA

Pr. or coreq. ACC 201, 202; ECO 201, 202, 250; ISM 110, 280; ENG 101, 102; CST 105; MAT 115, 120

Course may not be repeated.

Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP).

Introduction to career planning and development of business skills. Course includes exam to assess business skills development in the pre- and co-requisite courses.

110 Exploring Business Basics (6:3:9)

Pr. permission of instructor

Planned experiences and instruction to acquire skills and knowledge in regard to values, needs, and wants as well as customer service, self-assessment, problem-solving, and career planning. (Fall and Spring)

204 Experimental Course: Entrepreneurial Bootcamp (3:3)

Provides students, in an intensive environment, with an assessment of their entrepreneurial potential and an introduction to the business discipline needed to convert potential into a sustainable endeavor. (Same as ENT 204) (Offered summer '07 and summer '08)

205 Opportunities in Entrepreneurship (3:3)

Introduction to the concepts of entrepreneurship in a retail setting. Business concepts of leadership, management, marketing, finance, operations, and human resource management will be covered. (Same as ENT 205) (Fall and Spring)

220 Field Experience in Business (3)

Pr. permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA

Open to all majors.

Provides students with an early business experience. Requirements consist of a minimum of 300 hours of employment and completion of designated educational activities.

230 Applied Business Concepts (6:3:15–30)

Pr. permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA

Extension of business knowledge through on-site study of a business or organization. Includes 45 hours of classroom and professional development activities. Written assignments, reports, and/or papers required.

305 Introduction to the Business of Health-Care Management (3:3)

Pr. sophomore standing; GPA of 2.0 or above

Influence of health-care services/systems on business organizations. Issues of health-care organizations, professions, ethics, and assessment. Organizational patterns for health-care delivery and issues in financing health care.

306 Campus Entrepreneurs (3:3)

Pr. sophomore standing or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above

An understanding of business processes needed to establish a new business is learned experientially. Students may have the opportunity to establish a viable business on campus at course completion. (Same as ENT 306) (Fall and Spring)

328 Organizational Leadership (3:3)

Pr. sophomore standing; GPA of 2.0 or above

The course examines the theories and models of leadership. Environmental pressures, organizational objectives, company culture, and individual ethical standards will be examined to incorporate the situational determinants of leadership effectiveness.

342 International Entrepreneurship (3:3)

Pr. ECO 300 or MGT 301 or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above

Creation and management of business ventures with international dimensions are examined, and economic and formal/informal institutions affecting entrepreneurship are discussed. (Same as ENT 342)

413 Special Problems in Business and Marketing Education (1–3)

Pr. junior standing; permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA

Opportunity for students to work individually on a problem of special interest. Student should secure recommendation from an instructor and consult with the Division Director before registering for the course.

450 Directed Business Practice (1–4:1:3–12)

Pr. junior standing; permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA

Open to all majors.

Planned work experience approved in advance by instructor. Regularly scheduled class attendance as well as reading, writing, and skill practice assignments are required.

455 Coordination of Work-Based Programs (3)

Pr. junior standing; 2.0 GPA

Philosophy, principles, strategies, techniques, and procedures for coordination of work-based programs. Emphasis on elements common to all areas of work-based programs. Review and analysis of pertinent research.

463 Business/Marketing Education Instructional Materials and Methods (3:3)

Pr. senior standing; 2.0 GPA

Analysis, planning, and evaluation of instructions in business education and marketing education, including attention to special needs groups.

465 Supervised Teaching (9)

Pr. BUS 463; ELC 381, CUI 450, 470; 2.0 GPA

Observation, teaching under supervision, and participation in the total school and related community activities of a teacher. Full-time responsibility for at least twelve weeks.

469 Business/Marketing Education Programs: Development, Organization, and Operation (3:3)

Pr. senior standing

Emphasizes historical development and present organizational structure of business education and marketing education at the district, regional, and state levels.

493 Honors Work (3–6)

Pr. permission of instructor; 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major

May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes.

497 Survey of Business and Marketing Education (3:3)

Pr. junior standing and permission of director; 2.0 GPA

Emphasis on philosophy and organization of business and marketing education programs in North Carolina, curriculum and instructional design, sources and uses of occupational information and program evaluative measures.

498 Curriculum and Classroom Organization of Business and Marketing Programs (3:3)

Pr. junior standing and permission of director; 2.0 GPA

Designed for pre-service and in-service teachers of business and marketing programs. Emphasis on curriculum development, teaching techniques, resources, facilities, and evaluation.

499 Selected Topics in Business and/or Marketing Education (1–3)

Pr. junior standing; permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA

May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes.

Study of topics of common interest to those interested in business and/or marketing education. Group discussion and study rather than independent study emphasized. Generally non-recurring topics studied.

Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin
for graduate-level courses.

Undergraduate Bulletin Index Business Administration Courses Business (BUS) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Management (MGT) Marketing (MKT) Honors Major-Business Administration Major-International Business Studies Major-Marketing Minor		Business Administration Courses (BUS) Courses for Undergraduates 100 Global Business, Markets, and Society (3:3) Open to freshmen and sophomores; 2.0 GPA. Introductory exploration of the role of business in a free market society. Introduction to basic business terminology. Examination of current business issues facing actual companies. 105A Introduction to Business Skills Development (1:2) Open to first and second semester freshmen. Development of business skills determined by employers as critical for success. Fosters development of skills early in a student’s academic career to promote success in both college and work. 105B Career Planning and Business Skills Assessment (1:1) Pr. sophomore standing; 2.0 GPA Pr. or coreq. ACC 201, 202; ECO 201, 202, 250; ISM 110, 280; ENG 101, 102; CST 105; MAT 115, 120 Course may not be repeated. Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP). Introduction to career planning and development of business skills. Course includes exam to assess business skills development in the pre- and co-requisite courses. 110 Exploring Business Basics (6:3:9) Pr. permission of instructor Planned experiences and instruction to acquire skills and knowledge in regard to values, needs, and wants as well as customer service, self-assessment, problem-solving, and career planning. (Fall and Spring) 204 Experimental Course: Entrepreneurial Bootcamp (3:3) Provides students, in an intensive environment, with an assessment of their entrepreneurial potential and an introduction to the business discipline needed to convert potential into a sustainable endeavor. (Same as ENT 204) (Offered summer '07 and summer '08) 205 Opportunities in Entrepreneurship (3:3) Introduction to the concepts of entrepreneurship in a retail setting. Business concepts of leadership, management, marketing, finance, operations, and human resource management will be covered. (Same as ENT 205) (Fall and Spring) 220 Field Experience in Business (3) Pr. permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA Open to all majors. Provides students with an early business experience. Requirements consist of a minimum of 300 hours of employment and completion of designated educational activities. 230 Applied Business Concepts (6:3:15–30) Pr. permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA Extension of business knowledge through on-site study of a business or organization. Includes 45 hours of classroom and professional development activities. Written assignments, reports, and/or papers required. 305 Introduction to the Business of Health-Care Management (3:3) Pr. sophomore standing; GPA of 2.0 or above Influence of health-care services/systems on business organizations. Issues of health-care organizations, professions, ethics, and assessment. Organizational patterns for health-care delivery and issues in financing health care. 306 Campus Entrepreneurs (3:3) Pr. sophomore standing or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above An understanding of business processes needed to establish a new business is learned experientially. Students may have the opportunity to establish a viable business on campus at course completion. (Same as ENT 306) (Fall and Spring) 328 Organizational Leadership (3:3) Pr. sophomore standing; GPA of 2.0 or above The course examines the theories and models of leadership. Environmental pressures, organizational objectives, company culture, and individual ethical standards will be examined to incorporate the situational determinants of leadership effectiveness. 342 International Entrepreneurship (3:3) Pr. ECO 300 or MGT 301 or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above Creation and management of business ventures with international dimensions are examined, and economic and formal/informal institutions affecting entrepreneurship are discussed. (Same as ENT 342) 413 Special Problems in Business and Marketing Education (1–3) Pr. junior standing; permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA Opportunity for students to work individually on a problem of special interest. Student should secure recommendation from an instructor and consult with the Division Director before registering for the course. 450 Directed Business Practice (1–4:1:3–12) Pr. junior standing; permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA Open to all majors. Planned work experience approved in advance by instructor. Regularly scheduled class attendance as well as reading, writing, and skill practice assignments are required. 455 Coordination of Work-Based Programs (3) Pr. junior standing; 2.0 GPA Philosophy, principles, strategies, techniques, and procedures for coordination of work-based programs. Emphasis on elements common to all areas of work-based programs. Review and analysis of pertinent research. 463 Business/Marketing Education Instructional Materials and Methods (3:3) Pr. senior standing; 2.0 GPA Analysis, planning, and evaluation of instructions in business education and marketing education, including attention to special needs groups. 465 Supervised Teaching (9) Pr. BUS 463; ELC 381, CUI 450, 470; 2.0 GPA Observation, teaching under supervision, and participation in the total school and related community activities of a teacher. Full-time responsibility for at least twelve weeks. 469 Business/Marketing Education Programs: Development, Organization, and Operation (3:3) Pr. senior standing Emphasizes historical development and present organizational structure of business education and marketing education at the district, regional, and state levels. 493 Honors Work (3–6) Pr. permission of instructor; 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes. 497 Survey of Business and Marketing Education (3:3) Pr. junior standing and permission of director; 2.0 GPA Emphasis on philosophy and organization of business and marketing education programs in North Carolina, curriculum and instructional design, sources and uses of occupational information and program evaluative measures. 498 Curriculum and Classroom Organization of Business and Marketing Programs (3:3) Pr. junior standing and permission of director; 2.0 GPA Designed for pre-service and in-service teachers of business and marketing programs. Emphasis on curriculum development, teaching techniques, resources, facilities, and evaluation. 499 Selected Topics in Business and/or Marketing Education (1–3) Pr. junior standing; permission of instructor; 2.0 GPA May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes. Study of topics of common interest to those interested in business and/or marketing education. Group discussion and study rather than independent study emphasized. Generally non-recurring topics studied. Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for graduate-level courses.