Business: General (BGEN)

BGEN 105 Introduction to Business

Credits: 3

Term: (F, S, Su based on sufficient demand)

Core Class: Social Sciences

This course provides an overview of business from a broad perspective. Topics covered include business environment, business ownership, management, marketing, accounting, finance, and technology.

BGEN 110 Applied Business Leadership

Credits: 3

Term: (F)

This course examines leadership concepts as applied in business and management. Topics include the role of leadership, leadership skills, leadership styles, and team dynamics.

BGEN 215 Career Readiness

Credits: 2

Term: (S)

This course prepares students to enter the professional workforce. Topics include career exploration, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and professionalism.

BGEN 220 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Credits: 3

Term: (S, Su based on sufficient demand)

Core Class: Humanities

This course provides students with an overview of business ethics and social responsibility with an emphasis on the process and impact of decision-making during ethical dilemmas faced by businesses, managers, and employees.

BGEN 235 Business Law

Credits: 3

Term: (F, S based on sufficient demand)

Prerequisite: BGEN 105

This course is designed to increase students’ level of awareness of law in the business environment. Topics covered include contract law, sales contracts, agency and employer/employee relationships, torts, securities regulations, antitrust law, and product liability.

BGEN 298 Internship

Credits: 1-6

Term: (F, S, Su, all terms based on sufficient demand)

Prerequisite: BGEN 105 and consent of Department Chair

This course combines an approved work experience related to the Office Supervision and Management degree program with academic coursework. This experience will develop a student's technical and professional skill in the workplace.