Biology - Major in Biology Program

Required core courses:
BUS 230 Principles of Management

This course is designed to enhance student understanding of the foundational principles of management. The classroom learning process will consist of discussion, case studies, group projects, and analysis of current management writing. We will use the text, journal articles, and internet materials throughout the semester. Interactive class discussion is a cornerstone of the class and students are expected to be prepared to discuss the assigned material. Prerequisite: BUS 130. Accounting and business administration majors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or greater in all foundation courses completed to date. 3 credits.

BUS 330 Managing Diversity in the Workforce

An investigation of reasons why questions of diversity affect organizations including demographic changes, types of diversity and relevant federal legislation. Considers differences in race, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, age, physical ability/disability and geography. This course also includes a global perspective that looks at the international community and discusses the concept of managing diversity on an international platform. Fulfills requirement: Intercultural Competence. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

BUS 350 Organizational Behavior

A detailed study of the theories and models of organizational behavior and development, with emphasis on the practical application of these models in the workplace to improve individual, group and organizational performance. Prerequisites: BUS 230; junior standing or by permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

BUS 450 Managerial Decision-Making

This course examines the major ethical issues, dilemmas, and social responsibilities that confront businesses, organizations, and individuals in decision-making roles. Case studies and other decision-making scenarios will be utilized to facilitate and provide current, real-world context to the ethical decision making scenarios and to promote greater understanding of the difference between what is simply legal and what might or might not be perceived as ethical. A major goal of this course is for students to clarify their own personal approach to ethical issues and prepare them for challenges they might face in their careers and in life. In addition, this course is designed to promote effective evidenced based decision making and to improve students' communication skills both in writing and orally. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing. Prerequisites: BUS 250 or PHL 210, or by permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

PSY 110 General Psychology

This course is designed as an introduction to the conceptual and methodological foundations of psychological science. Through a broad exploration of neuroscience, cognition, social processes, development, and psychopathology, the course provides a conceptual background for understanding behavior, and active engagement with the scientific process including the addressing of connections between research and theory, and the role of empirical data, in understanding psychological processes. 3 credits.

Choose one of the following focus options:

Human Resource Management Focus:
MBA 850 Human Resource Management

A survey of personnel management activities in organizations including exploration of recent developments in the field of human resource management. Topics include human resource planning, recruitment, selection, training, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, discipline, career planning, compensation, safety, and health. Instruction method includes case study, readings. 3 credits.

MBA 851 Training and Development

This course examines the various approaches to management training and development. How to administer effective training programs, as well as the relationship of technology and training theories are addressed. In addition, other key elements including needs assessment, program development, and program evaluation are covered. 3 credits.

Leadership Focus:
MBA 885 Ethical Leadership

A focus on the examination of leadership theories and concepts and how to recognize, analyze, and resolve ethical dilemmas in our leadership roles. Through the use of case studies and self-analysis, students will assess: corporate social responsibility; the public and private morality of leaders; the moral obligations of leaders and followers; the ways in which leaders shape the moral environment of institutions; the temptations of power; and leader-follower interaction. 3 credits.

MBA 886 Leadership: Theory and Practice

The term leadership has been used in many forums, in many ways, and based on various definitions. This course is designed to develop the student's understanding of the concept of leadership and to help the student both understand their leadership style and how to analyze leadership needs. Students will be able to be prescriptive of specific leadership styles as they relate to a given environment (e.g. business with hierarchical structure, organic type of business, professional atmosphere). To accomplish this, class time will focus on building a broad understanding of leadership theory and the key foundational pillars of leadership. Case studies and student workplace experiences will be used to apply theory to real world situations. 3 credits.