Business Administration

BSAD104 (2-3)
Introduction to Business
The nature of the American business system, including the role
of business in society, examination of the functions of a business
enterprise, contemporary problems, and future challenges. Career
decision-making in terms of business careers. Does not apply
towards management major during junior and senior years.

BSAD210 (3)
Small Business Management
A practical course on the principles and problems
of organizing and operating a small business. Topics include a procedural
system for establishing a new business, providing physical
facilities, financing, organizing, and management of the small
business. Does not apply towards a management major during
junior and senior years. Spring

BSAD341 (3)
Business Law I
Introduction to general principles of law and its interpretation
including limited coverage of business torts and crimes, as well
as coverage of contract and sales law, property law, agency, and
commercial paper.

BSAD345 (3)
Business and Society
A study of how business operates within the political, legal,
and social environment, its relationship to government agencies
and government controls, and how business relates its activities
to various social problems. Ethical considerations of business
decisions as related to this environment. Fall

BSAD355 (3)
Management and Organization
Introduces concepts of effective management in organizational
settings. Primary emphases include the organizational processes
necessary for organizational effectiveness (planning, organizing,
leading, and controlling), the nature of individual and group
behavior, and the role of management in facilitating a mutually
satisfying fit between employee needs and organizational
requirements.

BSAD365 (3)
International Environment of Business
A survey of the world environment in which international business
is conducted, including both economic relations among nations
and environmental factors that affect business operations
within different nations. Topics include international trade and trade
restrictions, the balance of payments, the international monetary
systems, and the multinational corporation.

BSAD384 (3)
Human Resource Management
A survey of the objectives and issues associated with personnel
management in organizations. Topics include studies in human
resources planning and forecasting, job analysis and evaluation,
personnel recruitment, selection and assessment, training and
development, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits,
grievance procedures and disciplinary actions. Prerequisite:
BSAD355. Spring

BSAD397 (1-3)
Topics in _________
Intensive study of selected topics of current interest in the subdiscipline
area noted and not ordinarily covered in depth in other
courses. Repeatable in different topics with approvalof
department. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BSAD410 (3)
Entrepreneuring
A systematic study of entrepreneuring, with an emphasis on
contemporary trends. The creation, assessment, development, and
operation of new and emerging ventures, including home-based
businesses, franchises, and existing business purchases. Addresses
entrepreneurial profiles and elements required to write a business
plan. Prerequisites: BSAD355 and MKTG310. Spring

BSAD436 (3)
Motivation and Work Behavior
Advanced topics dealing with individual and organizational
factors affecting employee motivation, performance, and
satisfaction. Areas may include the work climate, organizational
attachment, job design, goal-setting, group dynamics, and reward
systems. Cases and projects. Prerequisite:
BSAD355. Spring

BSAD438 (variable)
Workshop

BSAD450 Alt (3)
Multicultural Business Relations
A study of globalization and the increasing ethnic and cultural
diversity in the workplace that requires managers to become
more aware of and sensitive to the role of culture in business
relations. Communication, negotiation, principles and practices of
management in a cross-cultural context is the focus of study. Fall

BSAD467 (3)
International Management
Among the subjects considered are the decision process in
making investments abroad, relationships with host governments,
and organizational and operating problems of the multinational
corporation including setting strategic goals, personnel
management, planning, communication, and control. Assumes a
background in management and in the international environment
of business. Prerequisite or corequisite: BSAD355. Fall

BSAD470 Alt (3)
Quality Management
Examines the theory, history, and management of quality
management programs in business organizations. Primary focus
is on the management of quality in the areas of operations
and human resources in manufacturing and service industries.
Prerequisites: BSAD355, STAT285.

BSAD475 (3)
Operations Management
Analysis of problems and issues faced by production/operations
managers in manufacturing and service industries. Concepts and
techniques include operations scheduling, quality control, plant
layout, facility location, line balancing, queues, production and inventory
controls, forecasting and linear programming. Prerequisite: STAT285.

BSAD487 (2-3)
Internship in _________
A program of business experience. Student must be a Junior and
have at least a B- cumulative GPA. For each hour of credit 75
hours of work experience is required. Full arrangements for a
structured program must be made in advance. Graded S/U.

BSAD494 (3)
Business Strategy and Decisions
The goal of this interdisciplinary course is to enable students to
develop and/or fine tune skills in the analysis of strategic and
organizational problems and issues. Prerequisites: BSAD355
previously completed. All other core BBA courses must be
completed or concurrently enrolled.

BSAD497 (1-3)
Advanced Topics in __________
Topics of current interest in the sub-discipline area noted not
ordinarily covered in depth in other courses. Repeatable in
different topics with the approval of the department. Permission of
the instructor required.

BSAD498 (1-3)
Independent Readings/Study in _________
Directed study or readings under the guidance of the instructor.
Oral and reading reports may be required. Graded S/U. Permission
of the dean required. Prerequisite: previous upper-division work
in the discipline; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and minimum
GPA of 3.00 in business subjects.

BSAD499 (1-3)
Independent Research in _________
Study under the supervision of the instructor. Permission of the
dean required. Prerequisites: previous upper division work in the
discipline; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum
GPA of 3.00 in business subjects.

BSAD500 (2)
Survey of Management
Introduces concepts of effective management in organizational
settings. Not available for MBA program.

BSAD515 (3)
Organizational Behavior
Application of behavioral sciences to management. The
examination of contemporary theories and principles of human
behavior. Topics include perception, personality, attitudes,
motivation, leadership, decision making, communication, group
processes, diversity, organizational change, self-awareness,
and stress management. A research paper and case analyses are
required. Prerequisite: BSAD355.

BSAD525 (3)
Organizational Behavior for Managers
Explores basic and applied concepts as well as research findings
in the management and organizational behavior areas to aid
managers to effectively perform their duties. Topics include
management functions (planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling), learning, perception, personality, motivation,
attitudes, performance, groups, teamwork, leadership,
communication, diversity, decision-making, and organizational
change. Not available for MBA program.

BSAD526 (3)
Emergency Management
Study of the ideas and concepts of emergency management.
Expands basic principles covered in FEMA Independent Study
(IS) modules, giving attention to leadership issues in managing
change and making sound policy decisions and communicating
during crisis incidents. Includes attention to specific hazards,
laws, and standards of state government and federal requirements.
Relationships between community preparedness and local
emergency management programs will be emphasized. Emphasis
will be given to the Integrated Command Systems (ICS) and
Emergency Operations Center models of emergency management
operations. Required course for Michigan PEM certification.
Includes satisfactory completion of FEMA-provided modules in
Professional Development Series. Prerequisites: BHSC/SOWK401
or IS modules IS-100 and IS-244.

BSAD530 (3)
Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations
Issues facing managers in third-sector organizations. Studies
of the mission and objectives pursued, strategic leadership and
board composition, organizational structure and operation,
marketing and fund-raising, financial management, training and
motivation of volunteers, assessment of stakeholder satisfaction
and overall operating effectiveness. A major field project
and a library research project are required. Prerequisite: BSAD355 or
permission of instructor.

BSAD545 Alt (3)
International Management
Understanding the global enterprise and how management
concepts, principles, and practice transcend national boundaries.
Focus on global strategies, the importance of cultural differences
to organizational effectiveness, management of people in
international organizations, personnel selection and repatriation,
political risks, ethics and social responsibility. Prerequisite:
BSAD355.

BSAD556 (1-3)
Topics in Business Administration
Topics of current interest in the management area not ordinarily
covered in-depth in regular courses. Repeatable to 15 credits.

BSAD560 (3)
Intercultural Business Relations
Study of the role of culture in business, aims to develop skills in
cross-cultural communication and negotiations; and prepares the
student for the increasing cultural diversity in the workplace. A
research paper and a project are required.

BSAD615 (3)
Management of Quality
Provides a strategic, structured approach to the design and
development of quality management programs in manufacturing
and services. Addresses the analytical and behavioral aspects
of quality, the strategic importance of quality to organizational
success, and the importance of customer orientation and human
resource management in a total quality management program.
Prerequisites: BSAD355 and STAT285.

BSAD620 (3)
Christian Ethics, Service & Society
An exploration of the interrelationship among business,
government and society. Stakeholder management, the analysis
of the legal and regulatory environment, and the responsiveness
of business in its service to society. A study of ethical problems
encountered in business and the management of moral dilemmas.
Fall

BSAD648 (variable)
Workshop

BSAD650 (0)
MBA Extension Program Continuation

BSAD670 (3)
Human Resources Seminar
Topics may include human resources planning, job analysis and
design, recruitment, screening and selection, training and career
development, performance evaluation, compensation and rewards,
affirmative action, discipline, unions, grievances, and conflict
resolution. Emphasis on cases, projects, and research. Prerequisite:
BSAD515 or permission of instructor.

BSAD689 (3)
Strategic Management
Requires that students integrate relevant knowledge gleaned from
previous core business-course experiences. Extensive case work
and library research are demanded. Students work with a real
organization to develop a comprehensive strategic plan. Assumes
that the student has completed all MBA core requirements or is
currently enrolled in the remaining courses. Summer

BSAD690 (1-3)
Independent Readings
Designed for the individual needs of a student. Oral/written
reports may be required. Graded S/U. Permission of the dean
required. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 graduate business credits
with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25.

BSAD694 (2-3)
Independent Research
Designed to fit the individual needs of the student. Permission
of the dean required. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 graduate
business credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25.