Business Management Curriculum

Curriculum effective June 1, 2008

Catalog Number	Course Title	Credits
First Year - Fall Semester
10-102-100	Business Organization & Management	3
(OR) 10-102-140	Fundamentals of Tribal Management	(3)
10-103-115	MS Word, Beginning	1
10-103-126	MS Excel, Beginning	1
10-103-141	MS PowerPoint, Beginning	1
10-104-111	Marketing Principles	3
10-801-195	Written Communications	3
(OR) 20-801-219	English Composition I	(3)
10-804-123	Math with Business Applications	3
(OR) 20-804-220	Intermediate Algebra	(4)
	Estimated Semester Total	15

First Year - Spring Semester
10-101-140	Survey of Accounting	3
10-102-120	Business Law	3
(OR) 10-102-144	The Law and Public Policy	(3)
10-102-130	Principles of Management	3
(OR) 10-102-141	Advanced Tribal Management	(3)
10-801-196	Oral/Interpersonal Communication	3
(OR) 20-810-201	Fundamentals of Speech	(3)
10-809-195	Economics	3
(OR) 20-809-287	Principles of Macroeconomics	(3)
	Estimated Semester Total	15

Second Year - Fall Semester
10-102-112	Business Ethics	3
10-102-160	Supervisory Management	3
(OR) 10-102-142	Tribal Supervisory Management	3
10-102-110	Business Statistics	3
10-801-197	Technical Reporting	3
(OR) 20-801-223	English Composition II	(3)
10-809-191	Contemporary American Society	3
(OR) 20-809-271	Introductory Sociology	3
	Estimated Semester Total	15

Second Year - Spring Semester
10-102-115	Human Resource Management	3
10-102-163	Small Business Management	3
(OR) 10-102-143	Managing Non-Profit Organizations	3
10-102-145	Business Finance and Budgeting	3
10-102-190	Business Management Internship/Capstone	3
10-809-199	Psychology of Human Relations	3
(OR) 20-809-251	Introduction to Psychology	3
	Electives	3
	Estimated Semester Total	18

Business Management Courses

10-102-100 BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Provides an overview of the major operations of business including production, marketing, and finance, and examines the economic, social, and political environment of business. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-110 BUSINESS STATISTICS
Designed to introduce students to the statistical way of thinking. The course is designed to provide students with the basic concepts and methods of statistical analysis for decision making under uncertainties. Prerequisite: high school Algebra or equivalent. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-112 BUSINESS ETHICS
Designed to engage the student in two major themes that will provide direction throughout the semester: business ethics and corporate social responsibility. The problems and issues of business ethics/ corporate social responsibility embrace the entire spectrum of business management disciplines. Many variables and situational factors must be dealt with at once; weighing the pros and cons of a particular course of action necessitates a total enterprise perspective. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-115 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Examines overall functions of human resource management. Teaches specific skills in forecasting, recruitment, selection, appraisal, job design, compensation and benefits management, training, labor relations, employee rights, and Equal Employment Opportunity laws. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-120 BUSINESS LAW
Examines the law and the ways it can impact business operations, including the framework of the court system, contracts, torts, criminal law, business ethics, business organizations, real and personal property. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-130 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Examines the overall functions of management and organizational structure and dynamics. Teaches specific skills in cross cultural competence, planning, quality initiatives, human resource management, leadership, team work, and decision making. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-140 FUNDAMENTALS OF TRIBAL MANAGEMENT
Covers leadership, motivation, organizational dynamics, personnel, and budgeting within a Native American community and sovereign government context. Includes Federal Indian law and policy, community and economic development, and culturally specific management practices. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-141 ADVANCED TRIBAL MANAGEMENT
Continues coverage of management skills such as leadership, motivation, organizational dynamics, personnel, budgeting, community and economic development, strategic planning, program evaluation, and grant writing within a Native American community and sovereign governmental context. Relevant topics included are Federal Indian law and policy. Prerequisite: 10-102-140. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-142 TRIBAL SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT
Develops an understanding of management theories and practical techniques for first line supervisors. Teaches personal, interpersonal, technical, and administrative skills required of successful supervisors. Applies general supervision issues to a Native American tribal environment. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-143 MANAGING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Covers the day-to-day development and management of non-profit organizations. Includes NPO status and structure, financial resource development , public relations, risk management, program planning and evaluation, board development, volunteer management, and financial management. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-144 THE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
Examines the policy making process as, first, a legislative and then a departmental rule-making activity. Explores issues between government authority and citizens rights. Internal administrative processes will also be covered. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-145 BUSINESS FINANCE AND BUDGETING
Explores the fiscal and monetary aspects of business with an emphasis on improving business financial performance. Students will apply the skills necessary to achieve an understanding of ratio and financial statement analysis, cash and capital budgeting, short-and long-term financing, as well as risk management. Prerequisite: 10-101-140; or 10-101-151 and 10-101-152. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-160 SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT
Teaches theories and skills for first line supervisors. Develops skills in conflict management, coaching, managing work groups, safety, and grievances. Helps students transition from line worker to supervisor, manage time, identify management styles, and develop self awareness. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-163 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Develops skills and knowledge needed to create and manage a small business including planning, staffing, location, product presentation, pricing, promotion, and product distribution. Pre/Corequisite: 10-101-140. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-102-190 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP/CAPSTONE
Applies previously learned skills in a real-work setting. Serves as a culminating course for the Business Management Program. Field Hours. 3 credits.

10-102-195 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/SPECIAL PROJECTS
Pursues advanced or specialized topics and skills in a structured but independent format. Requirements are developed in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisites: 6 program credits with a "C-" or better and consent of instructor. 3 credits.

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