This course includes the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and small business ownership. The purpose is to answer the question "what is entrepreneurship" by providing students from a variety of backgrounds with basic knowledge and skills involved in starting new business ventures. Students work in multidisciplinary teams to explore entrepreneurship and innovation-related topics and to develop business venture models which are viable in the marketplace for goods and services. The team will develop a concept to explore throughout the semester. This course is intended for Non-Business majors only.
This course relates the basics of financial planning to the well-being of the individual. The students become aware of the impact of long and short-term financial planning including health and retirement concerns, investments, income tax planning, personal budgets, risk management, and other major financial events one encounters in a lifetime. The students will gain skills in financial planning in these areas as a means to personal financial stability and stewardship toward others.
This course provides an introduction to computer fundamentals and information systems. Topics include basic information systems components, database systems, decision support systems, and computer security considerations. The use of appropriate software packages will be included as lab assignments.
The course will introduce the principles and practices of real estate as well as South Dakota law. The class will use these principles to discuss real estate investments and development strategies as well as property management, fair housing and land use. The 116 hour course will prepare the student to pass the real estate broker's exam. Students will be responsible to complete the initial 54 hours of on-line materials before completing this pre-licensing course.
This course provides an introduction to the analysis and design of business information systems. Concentrates on the analysis phase of systems development. Covers systems development life cycle, feasibility studies, analysis of user requirements, and development of logical system models.
This course explores basic principles in the marketing of products and services. Marketing structures, consumer analysis, product classification, channel selection, pricing policies, promotional mix, and coordination of strategies in relation to the business and economic environment are studied.
Business intelligence is the use of information systems to inform managerial decisions. Businesses today have access to data in unprecedented volume, but often lack the expertise to leverage data for competitive advantage. In addition, companies often miss opportunities to guide strategic decision making because they do not gather or track the correct metrics. This course provides students with the skills to gather, analyze, and transform data into meaningful information.
An exploration of the theories, research, laws and practices of managing people, teams and organizations. This course focuses on both the science of organizational management as well as on the student's potential role as a manager and/or employee.
An introduction to financial issues facing business organizations. Emphasis will be placed on time value of money, operating and financial leverage, financial forecasting, valuation and capital budgeting.
An introduction to the legal system and dispute resolution through a case study approach; a study of the impact of the areas of torts, constitutional law, criminal law, and ethics upon business; special emphasis on contract law, agency, and business organizations, including partnerships and corporations.
Sophomore Standing
This course is designed to enable students to expand their knowledge of some of the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to the sport industry and that impact the work setting of sport organizations. Students will learn about and analyze substantive legal concepts in the following core areas of law: constitutional, employment, antitrust, labor, intellectual property, and contract and business law. The purpose of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the legal issues involved in the operation and management of organizations in the sport industry, and to equip students with the skills and strategies needed to work effectively with business executive and lawyers to resolve these issues. The course will focus on the managerial and practical application of laws, rules and regulations to situations current students will likely face (and decisions current students will likely need to make) when they become sport business managers. In-class discussions on current legal issues and emerging legal trends in sport will constitute a major portion of this class.
This course provides students with a hands-on experience in applying project management and systems analysis, design and implementation. Students will work with local business professionals in the design and delivery of a project.
COSC 342
Emphasis of study covers the topics of bankruptcy, debtor-creditor relationships, and property law as well as commercial transactions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code (sales of goods, commercial paper, banking, and secured transactions.) Emphasis Areas: Entrepreneurship, Management
Introduction of moral development theories and models of moral decision making and application of these models in management decision making through case studies.
This course is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to pursue elective independent study.
Permission of the Instructor
This course emphasizes managing the promotional mix - advertising, public relations, personal selling, sales promotion, and direct marketing - to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to manage a marketing department to enhance overall business profitability. Additional fees may apply.
A comprehensive examination of the sales cycle, including the specific opportunities for developing relationships, products, and customer loyalty. Students learn how to manage themselves and others through the development of communication skills and the use of specialized software to help them organize the sales effort. This course makes extensive use of outside speakers and sales experts to illustrate the application of concepts and theories learned in the classroom. Additional fees may apply.
Healthcare marketing efforts are shifting from increasing demand to building and continuing relationships with customers, clients, agencies and third-party payors. This advanced study of the practices and concepts of marketing as applied to the healthcare industry develops a focus on product and service strategies, distribution, communications, promotions, pricing and research. Case studies, speakers and projects will be used to describe the underlying concepts and decision making required for successful healthcare marketing.
A study of the fundamentals of employment management including hiring and firing policies, modern diversity and performance management techniques, and a survey of applicable laws and regulations.
Junior Standing
The application of general management principles, theories and procedures to start up and small businesses. The course cumulates in the preparation of a comprehensive business plan for a proposed small business.
An introduction into the special problems and opportunities associated with the conversion of resources into products and services. Topics include product design and process selection, assembly line design, supply chain management, total quality management, inventory planning, and capacity and resource planning.
An in-depth examination of the development and role of strategy in international organizations and the importance of strategic alignment. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: globalization, corporate strategies, business unit strategies, competitive strategies, strategic planning and analysis models, and mergers and acquisitions.
A comprehensive exploration of theoretical and empirical financial literature and the application to corporate financial policies and strategies. Topics covered include capital and ownership structures, contracting, mergers and acquisitions, financial distress situations and risk management.
An exploration of the theoretical foundations of international financial decisions and their application to financial practices. Topics covered include international macroeconomic concepts, foreign investment projects, managing foreign exchange, and managing international taxation and political risks.
The study of investment risks and rewards based on the analysis of stocks, bonds, and other investment opportunities, including hedging and derivative investments. This course includes an introduction to modern professional investment analysis and portfolio theories.
Students will learn how professional and amateur sports teams manage their businesses, fans, athletes and brands, including planning, hosting and implementing marketing programs for specific events and sports programs. Theories will be supplemented with industry-recognized speakers, case studies and hands-on work for local clients. Class/client projects, as well as presentations are required.
Students will learn how professional, amateur and college sports teams manage their businesses, fans, athletes and brands, including planning, hosting and implementing effective marketing programs. Theories will be supplemented with industry-recognized speakers, case studies and historical research. One class project and presentation of that project is required.
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the use of statistics in sports management. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of probability theory and predictive modeling through linear regression and other techniques. The course will have a strong focus on data collection and analysis to provide insight on the performance of both athletes in the field and the sports professional or amateur sports organization.
A senior level seminar emphasizing business research and planning intended to solve "real world" small business problems. Students learn to provide high quality consulting and technical assistance for client companies.
Permission of the Instructor; Senior Standing
This internship program provides an opportunity for students to participate in a learning experience away from the traditional classroom. Students will be placed with local organizations so they may work with business procedures and observe decision making processes. Students will be able to see how concepts and theories learned in the classroom are applied in practice. The student will be under the direct supervision of an officer of the cooperating organization and progress will be monitored by departmental internship coordinator. Additional fees may apply.
This internship offering is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to pursue an elective internship. This internship is not a 'W' course and it may not be used to fulfill the departmental requirements for graduation.
Permission of the Internship Coordinator
Independent Study projects are conducted in close relationship with an individual faculty member. This course requires: 1) An in-depth examination of an individually chosen topic area, utilizing recognized research methods; 2) A written analysis of the project, its results, and recommendations; and 3) An oral defense of the project to the Departmental Faculty.
Permission of the Instructor