Business Administration
BusA 240 — Principles of Marketing 3
Examination of domestic and global environments and understanding of the elements of marketing strategy, including target marketing, marketing research, organizational and consumer buying behavior, product, promotion, pricing, and distribution fundamentals. Fall, Spring
BusA 270 — Business Practicum 1
Students are encouraged to participate in the leadership of the Dickinson State University Business Club. Sophomore, junior, and senior business students may enroll. Fall, Spring
Introduces the student to the legal environment and examines the law of contracts and properties. Fall
Emphasis is on the Uniform Commercial Code, business associations, debtor-creditor relations, and employment law. Spring
Emphasizes the practical aspects of consumer money management and the development of long and short term personal financial planning. Topics include budgeting, consumer credit, saving and investing, insurance planning, retirement and estate planning, real estate investments. Spring
BusA 326 — Managerial Finance 3
A study of financial management, financial markets and institutions, and investments with emphasis on planning, cash budgets, time value of money, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and financial analysis for a business organization. Prerequisites: Acct 212 — Accounting Principles and Econ 202 — Principles of Macroeconmics. Fall, Spring
BusA 336 — Management Organization 3
Introduces the student to the field of management and organizational theory. Topics include: leadership, motivation, planning, teamwork, and objective setting. The course will develop a mastery of a body of theory and research findings about organizations and the people within organizations. Fall, Spring
BusA 340 — Advertising and Sales Promotion 3
In-depth investigation of both global and domestic advertising as a vital element of an organization's marketing strategy. The student will study, research, and prepare all major facets inherent in executing an advertising campaign for a real company. Prerequisite: BusA240 — Principles of Marketing. Fall
BusA 346 — Human Resource Management 3
Introduces concepts associated with managing an effective work force: employment, training, compensation, and legal issues. Fall
BusA 355 — International Business 3
A study of the cultural, political, and economic environment of business firms operating globally; the basis for trade and trade policy; balance of payments and currency exchange rate systems; comtemporary issues in international business and economics. Fall, Spring
BusA 356 — Organizational Behavior 3
Emphasizes individual, group and intergroup behavior in organizations. The course utilizes experiential learning methods including role plays, exercises, and simulations as a method of teaching interpersonal and managerial skills. Prerequisite: BusA 336 — Management Organization. Fall
BusA 357 — International Marketing 3
Analyzes the global marketplace. Prepares students to develop a global marketing plan. Incorporates current trends and issues in marketing internationally. Prerequisite: BusA 240 — Principles of Marketing.
BusA 358 — International Finance 3
The study of flow of funds in international capital markets, exchange rate determination, balance of payments, central bank influence, alternative structures of the international monetary system, and other relevant topics. Prerequisite: Econ 202 — Principles of Macroeconomics.
BusA 360 — Real Estate Principles 3
Study of principles of real estate property, asset, and brokerage management. Includes the management of real property in a portfolio context for both the individuals and institutional investors, as well as fundamentals of real estate brokerage operations. Spring, odd-numbered years
Study of judicial structure, legal procedures, sources of real estate law, estate and fixtures, proof of title, closing, deeds, mortgages, landlord-tenant, civil-rights, and zoning.
Prepares the student to start a new business; including small business managerial skills such as financing, basic accounting, marketing research and planning, product development, hiring and administering employees, organizational form and tax implications, etc. Students are required to write a complete business plan for a new enterprise. Recommended completion of Acct 212 — Accounting Principles. Fall, Spring
BusA 376 — Production Management 3
Overview of service operations and manufacturing processes including: forecasting, decision models, quality and statistical control, location analysis, layout designs, inventory management, scheduling, and maintenance management. Involves computer based modeling and decision-making. Prerequisites: Math 305 — Elementary Statistics, BusA 336 —Management Organization. Fall, Spring
BusA 386 — Retail Management 3
Detailed study of all aspects of managing a retail establishment. Includes financial analysis, marketing research and strategy planning, employee administration, location analysis, and an in-depth study of the current retail environment. Prerequisites: BusA 240 — Principles of Marketing. Spring
BusA 388 — Management Information Systems 3
The role and applications of information management in profit, service, non-profit, governmental, and various international organizations are discussed. Emphasis on the Internet, systems organization, data warehousing, electronic commerce, current software, and the globalization of information are covered. The course requires discovery of the principles relevant to both business management and computer programming. Prerequisite: CS 181 — Computer Science I. Spring
Analyzes business and its environment today. Emphasis is placed on the development and execution of strategy. Decision making skills are developed through the use of the case method. Prerequisite: Senior standing and accounting or business administration major. Fall, Spring
BusA 494 — Independent Study 1-3
Options include course work, research, or consulting in an area of business. Admission by consent of department chair.
BusA 497 — Business Internship 9
A planned program providing students an opportunity to learn by receiving training
and experience in a business. Students may take up to nine semester hours, receiving
a maximum of three semester hour credits in the Business Administration major.
Prerequisites: Junior/senior business majors only. Student Internship Application
approval by department chair. Fall, Spring, Summer 118
BusA 499 — Special Topics 1-3
Courses or projects in appropriate related areas of business and management. Offered on the basis of student and faculty interest with approval of department chair.