Stephen F. Austin State University

147.

Introduction to Business (BUSI 1301) - Overview of basic business functions, including accounting, business law, communication, computer technology, economics, finance, marketing and management. Not open to students with junior or senior standing in the College of Business.

310.

Word Processing - Comprehensive study of word processing equipment, systems and procedures. Emphasis on word processing applications, work measurement, and comparative product evaluation. Prerequisites: CSC 121 or equivalent; keyboarding skills of at least 30 wpm.

321.

Information Technology - Introduction to the technology and processes used within the information processing cycle and its impact on organizational and personal productivity.

325.

Business, Ethics, & Society - Comprehensive study of the dynamic social, political, legal and regulatory environments within which domestic and international business must operate. Course topics are examined with emphasis on ethical business decision-making and consideration of social responsibility of business.

345.

Training and Development - Application of theories of learning and instructional development to the education and training of employees in the organizational environment.

400.

Negotiation and Alternate Dispute Resolution - Study of negotiation theories and skills applicable to internal and external business transactions. Conflict analysis in domestic, international and cross-cultural settings will be addressed. Dispute resolution methods, resolution systems, social and ethical issues, and trends will be examined.

440.

Records Management - In-depth study of records management programs for organizations. Hands-on application with an appropriate database management software program. Prerequisite: CSC 121 or equivalent.

461.

Information Management - Theories, issues and strategies related to the management of information as a corporate asset. Emphasis on strategic information planning, information access, computer-human interaction, data security and electronic privacy.

470.

Special Topics - In-depth study of current interest within the disciplines offered in the Department of General Business. One to three semester hours. Can be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

475.

Special Problems - Instruction in special topics in general business. Prerequisite: approval of department chair.

485.

Internship in General Business - Individually supervised internship in general business. Advanced standing as a major in general business. Consent of department chair.

330.

Personal Law - Examination of the law that defines general legal rights and responsibilities of individuals, including the law of contracts, torts, real property, employer-employee relations, consumer transactions, constitutional protections, estate planning, family relationships and criminal liability. Course may not be used to satisfy requirements of the B.B.A. degree.

335.

Business Law - Examination of various legal relationships, which are significant in business, including contracts, agency, torts, intellectual property, personal property, bailments and related subjects. Prerequisite: junior standing.

366.

Real Estate Law - Examination of real estate concepts including estate in land contracts, voluntary and involuntary conveyances, real estate description, liens, methods of title assurance, recording procedures, landlord-tenant law, agency law, and licensure requirements for real estate professionals. Emphasis on Texas Real Estate Law concepts. (Same as FIN 366).

437.

Regulation of Business by National Governments - Legal principles involved in the regulation of international business activity by the governments of the world. Prerequisite: BLW 335.

456.

Employment and Agency Law - Study of the legal principles that define the relationship between employers and employees including obligations imposed by federal and Texas statutes. Prerequisite: BLW 335 or consent of department chair.

468.

Oil and Gas Law - Examination of the legal principles involved in oil, gas, and mineral ownership, title research, curative work, and leases. Prerequisite: BLW 335 or consent of department chair.

478.

Environmental Regulatory Law - Study of environmental regulation, including that directed at business activities and that intended to define the use and protection of natural resources. Examination of both statutes and case law, providing an overview of the history and current requirements of selected environmental regulation. Prerequisite: BLW 335 or consent of department chair.

247.

Business Communication (BUSI 2304) - Application of business communication principles through creation of effective business documents and oral presentations. Includes study and application of team communication and use of technology to facilitate the communication process. Prerequisites: six hours from English 131, 132, 133 or 235 and basic keyboarding skills.

347.

Administrative Communication - Study of administrative communication skills with focus on written and visual communication. Incorporation of electronic presentation tools in document development. Prerequisites: BCM 247 or ENG 273. Recommended prerequisites: CSC 101 or 121.

447.

Organizational Communication - Study of the total organizational communication process within business organizations, including issues of organizational culture, diversity, power, leadership, conflict resolution, ethical issues and international communication.

450.

Executive Communication - Study and practice in communication skills useful for today’s business executive. Specific areas covered as they apply to business include interviewing, listening, meeting planning, presentations, crisis communication and other communication topics.