Course Description: This course is a study of the role of business organizations in contemporary society, types of business ownership methods of business operation, and business functions. Topics covered include economic environment, global competition, entrepreneurship, general and human resource management, marketing, accounting, and finance and their inter-relationships from an overall and integrated business perspective. F,S.
Course Delivery: In-Person
Course Description: This course is a study of the role of business organizations in contemporary society, types of business ownership methods of business operation, and business functions. Topics covered include economic environment, global competition, entrepreneurship, general and human resource management, marketing, accounting, and finance and their inter-relationships from an overall and integrated business perspective. F,S.
Course Delivery- Fully Remote: This fully remote class will be held synchronously MWF 8:20 - 9:10am using OWU-licensed Zoom. There will be associated asynchronous course activities using Blackboard including lectures with audio, assignments, quizzes, readings, videos etc. There will be individual and small group virtual interactions, group class project, professional guest speakers on key topics, individual and group presentations. This course is designed to provide a virtual course environment and close community that closely mimics in-person courses. Regular virtual attendance during scheduled course times is required. Regular completion of synchronous and asynchronous activities is also required.
Course Description: This course is a study of the role of business organizations in contemporary society, types of business ownership methods of business operation, and business functions. Topics covered include economic environment, global competition, entrepreneurship, general and human resource management, marketing, accounting, and finance and their inter-relationships from an overall and integrated business perspective. F,S.
Course Delivery- Fully Remote: This fully remote class will be held synchronously MWF 9:30 -10:20am using OWU-licensed Zoom. There will be associated asynchronous course activities using Blackboard including lectures with audio, assignments, quizzes, readings, videos etc. There will be individual and small group virtual interactions, group class project, professional guest speakers on key topics, individual and group presentations. This course is designed to provide a virtual course environment and close community that closely mimics in-person courses. Regular virtual attendance during scheduled course times is required. Regular completion of synchronous and asynchronous activities is also required.
Course Description: The role of marketing in business organizations. Course includes analyzing marketing opportunities, organizing, controlling the marketing effort, and planning new marketing programs. F, S.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: BUS 210 will be delivered in a synchronous hybrid manner. On campus students will meet every class period in the assigned classroom. Remote students will join the class via Zoom. In-class students can maintain a 6’ distance while in the classroom and maintain a cohesive classroom experience. All class lectures, discussions, and case studies will include students in the classroom and online at the same time.
Course Description: A broad introductory survey of psychological science on social behavior in organizations, with a focus on the application of psychological theory and research to human management. We will examine how individuals can become more effective members of organizations and create better organizations. Course topics and overarching questions include: how to rally other people to support our goals; how to design effective work teams; how to communicate our ideas effectively; how to avoid common pitfalls when working in a different culture; who has power in organizations and how to get it; and how to become an effective leader in organizations. Students will learn to analyze common organizational problems that people encounter in their everyday work and social lives. Also listed as PSYC 264. Prerequisite: C- or better in PSYC 110. Tier 2 course. F, S
Course Delivery- Fully Remote: This course will be delivered remotely for health and safety reasons. The course format will include a combination of online synchronous and asynchronous components, and we will rely on Blackboard and Zoom as the primary modes of delivery. This is a Tier 2, lecture-based psychology course that will also incorporate group work and discussion. Class lectures and discussion will take the form of primarily synchronous (live) sessions and breakout groups to ensure students have the opportunity to interact with me and with their peers. In addition to required online attendance during the scheduled class time, students will need to set aside significant time outside of class to complete the required asynchronous assignments, including quizzes, videos, discussion forums, individual homework, and group projects. Attendance and informed participation will contribute to the course grade, and student engagement will be monitored consistently.
Course Description: Learn the principles of advertising, including the advertising environment today, agency and client relationships, consumer behavior, and the role of research, creative, and media planning in the creation of effective communications. The course will help you understand the scope of advertising; the building blocks to creating an integrated marketing communications plan (IMC); and, the way advertising is planned, created and implemented. Real-life cases will be used in the course. Pre-requisite: C- or better in BUS 210. F, first module
Course Delivery- Hybrid: My class is once a week, Mondays 6:30-9:30 p.m. I plan to deliver lectures and have guest speaker participation through OWU-licensed Zoom. I will be in-class 3 times per module to administer short quizzes, provide mini-lectures and discuss final projects. I plan to divide the 25-student class into three groups for these in-class meetings scheduled at staggered times, or come to campus a second day to accommodate student schedules. My LMS will be Blackboard for assignments, etc.
Course Description: Gain a firm understanding of the principles and practice of public relations. This course will help you understand the scope of public relations; the building blocks to creating a strategic communications plan; and, the way PR is planned, created and implemented. Real-life cases will be used in the course. Pre-requisite: C- or better in BUS 210. F, second module
Course Delivery- Hybrid: My class is once a week, Mondays 6:30-9:30 p.m. I plan to deliver lectures and have guest speaker participation through OWU-licensed Zoom. I will be in-class 3 times per module to administer short quizzes, provide mini-lectures and discuss final projects. I plan to divide the 25-student class into three groups for these in-class meetings scheduled at staggered times, or come to campus a second day to accommodate student schedules. My LMS will be Blackboard for assignments, etc.
Course Description: A fast and hard-hitting course on the essential topics for understanding financial management. Topics include time value of money, stock and bond valuation, risk and return, capital budgeting techniques, and the cost of capital. Students wanting more in-depth analysis on these topics, or those majoring in Finance Economics or Accounting, should take MGMT 361 Financial Management. Credit is not awarded for both BUS 331 and BUS 361. Prerequisites: C- or higher in ACCT/EMAN/BUS 280. F, S.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: BUS 331 will be delivered in a synchronous hybrid manner. The class will meet every class period with the class divided into two cohorts – one cohort attending in class on Mondays and one cohort attending in class on Friday. The other cohort will be meeting remotely. In this way, we can maintain a 6’ distance while in the classroom and maintain a cohesive classroom experience. All class lectures, discussions, PowerPoints and problem solving will include students in the classroom and online at the same time. Students needing to be fully remote can easily be accommodated.
Course Description: The scope and nature of corporate managerial finance. Topics include capital budgeting techniques, financial analysis, time value of money, risk and return, financial forecasting, sources and forms of long-term financing, and the cost of capital. Credit is not awarded for both BUS 331 and BUS 361. Prerequisite: C- or better in ACCT 280 or ACCT 342. (Quantitative). F,S.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: BUS 361 will be delivered in a synchronous hybrid manner. The class will meet every class period with the class divided into two cohorts – one cohort attending in class on Mondays and one cohort attending in class on Friday. The other cohort will be meeting remotely. In this way, we can maintain a 6’ distance while in the classroom and maintain a cohesive classroom experience. All class lectures, discussions, PowerPoints and problem solving will include students in the classroom and online at the same time. Students needing to be fully remote can easily be accommodated.
Course Description: Brief overview of innovation and entrepreneurship in economic history and theory. Explores contemporary entrepreneurship within the larger economic and societal context. Investigates the skills, concepts, and theories employed by entrepreneurs in creating and building new ventures. Student teams fully develop a proposed new business venture including preparing and presenting a complete business plan. (Formerly EMAN 365) Prerequisites: C- or better in both EMAN 210 and ACCT/EMAN/BUS 280 or permission of instructor. F, S.
Course Delivery: In-Person
Course Description: This course extends the basic financial concepts introduced in BUS 361, exploring topics in security analysis such as modern portfolio theory (MPT), individual security instruments, general security markets, behavioral finance, futures, and portfolio managements. Teaching methodologies will range from theoretical study to applied case analysis. Juniors and seniors only. Prerequisites: C- or better in ACCT 217, BUS 361 and MATH 105 or equivalent (MATH 230 or PSYC 210). F.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: BUS 465 will be delivered in a synchronous hybrid manner. The class will meet every class period, on Tuesdays in class and on Thursdays remotely. In this way, we can maintain a 6’ distance while in the classroom and maintain a cohesive classroom experience. All class lectures, discussions, PowerPoints and problem solving will include students in the classroom and online at the same time. Students needing to be fully remote can easily be accommodated.
Course Description: Analysis of contemporary management issues (e.g., strategic planning, LBOs, and mergers) for seniors and other students who have done substantial work in business areas. Students should apply for Senior Seminar before course pre-registration in the spring of their junior year. The chair of the department will notify students of their Senior Seminar placement. Prerequisite: C- or better in ACCT/BUS 280 and BUS 210 or consent of department chair. F, S.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: BUS 499 will be delivered in a synchronous hybrid manner. On campus students will meet every class period in the assigned classroom. Remote students will join the class via Zoom. In-class students can maintain a 6’ distance while in the classroom and maintain a cohesive classroom experience. All class lectures, discussions, and case studies will include students in the classroom and online at the same time.
Course Description: Analysis of contemporary management issues (e.g., strategic planning, LBOs, and mergers) for seniors and other students who have done substantial work in business areas. Students should apply for Senior Seminar before course pre-registration in the spring of their junior year. The chair of the department will notify students of their Senior Seminar placement. Prerequisite: C- or better in ACCT/BUS 280 and BUS 210 or consent of department chair. F, S.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: BUS 499 will be delivered in a synchronous hybrid manner. On campus students will meet every class period in the assigned classroom. Remote students will join the class via Zoom. In-class students can maintain a 6’ distance while in the classroom and maintain a cohesive classroom experience. All class lectures, discussions, and case studies will include students in the classroom and online at the same time.