BUSINESS EMPHASIS
While not a degree in business, the BIS with an emphasis in business allows students to obtain knowledge in an array of business disciplines. Students may craft their individual degrees by combining courses in numerous fields that correspond with their personal career
goals. Upon completion, students have the skill sets necessary to pursue opportunities in corporate, educational, or government settings.
Any courses in the following categories may be used in the area of emphasis. Some courses have prerequisites.
Accounting (ACCT)
Agriculture Economics (AGEC)
Banking (BNK)
Business Administration (BA)
Business Education (BE)
Business Technology (BT)
Business Management (BUS)
Computer Info Tech (CIT) *
Economics (ECON)
Finance (FIN)
Health Care Administration (HCA)
Information Systems (INS)
Leadership (LEAD)
Management (MGT)
Manufacturing Management (MFG)
Marketing (MKT)
Office Systems Technology (OST)
Paralegal Studies (PLS)
Real Estate (RE)
Small Business Mgt (SBM)
Sport Management (SPM)
Systems Management (SM)
Water Utilities Management (UM)
Following are additional accepted courses. Other courses may be considered on a course-by-course basis.
AMS
310
355
356
367
371
390
430
BCOM 385
FACS 171
271
275
276
310
351
378
452
471
472
COMM 145
161
341
345
346
362
443
460
463
IDFM 321
403
426
432
438
441
Work Design/Ergonomics
Systems Design
Systems Design and Operation
Supervised Work Experience in Industry
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Technology Mgt./Supervision/Team Building
Broadcast Commercial Sales
Intro. to Mgt. in the Hospitality Industry
Tourism Planning and Development
Restaurant Management
Lodging Operations
Management of Family Resources
HR Management in Hospitality Industry
Legal Environment of Hospitality & Tourism
Quality & Service Mgt. - Hospitality Industry
Catering & Beverage Management
Strategic Mgt. in the Hospitality Industry
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Business and Professional Speaking
Theories of Communication
Advanced Public Speaking
Persuasion
Organizational Communication
Persuasion in Contemporary Society
Organizational Interviewing
Intercultural Communication
Professional Ethics & Issues Seminar
Business Principles & Practices for Int. Des.
Fashion Design Market Trends
Visual Merchandising and Promotion
Merchandising II for DMT
Design Principles & Practices for Int. Des.
*Some courses are restricted to majors within the discipline; however, will be
accepted if previously completed.
ENG
306
307
GEOG 350
423
471
479
JOUR 341
342
343
344
354
355
MATH 183
MIL
401
PHIL 215
321
PS
314
355
424
440
441
442
PSY
370
371
442
REC
220
302
402
404
406
420
430
494
SOC
352
450
Business Writing
Technical Writing
Economic Geography
Transportation Planning
Natural Resource Management
Industrial and Commercial Geography
Principles of Advertising
Research in Advertising
Print Design, Production, Typography
Advertising in a Digital World
International Public Relations
Fundamentals of Public Relations
Introductory Statistics
Professional Leaderships Skills
Elementary Logic
Morality and Business
Government and Business
International Organization and Law
Administrative Law
Elements of Public Administration
Public Personnel Administration
Governmental Financial Administration
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Psychology of Sales Behavior
Beginning Skills in Psych. Interviewing
Intro. to Nonprofit Human Service Org.
Recreation Leadership
Fiscal Practices in Recreation
Recreation Facility Management
Recreation Administration
Commercial Recreation & Tourism
Recreation Resource Management
American Humanics Management Institute
Technology, Work, and Society
Occupations and Professions
Updated: 5/02/2012
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