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BUS Courses

BUS 1000

Business Orientation – .5 credits
Orients freshmen and transfer students to College of Business programs, academic and student services, professional organizations, and career possibilities. This course is not currently being offered. For information about when it may be offered, contact the College of Business.

BUS 2000

Orientation for International Summer Program – 1 credits
Introduction to culture, history, and business environments, as well as travel orientation, to prepare students for participation in one of the summer programs in either South America or Asia. Graded Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

BUS 2250

Introductory-level experience in a career-related position approved by the Cooperative Education Office. One credit for every 75 hours of internship experience, with a maximum of 9 credits. A maximum of 12 credits of 2250 and 4250 combined can be counted toward the minimum degree requirements for the Huntsman School of Business. – 1-9 credits
Permission of instructor.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

BUS 3010

Intermediate Accounting – 1-3 credits
Study at the intermediate level in accounting theory and practice relating to financial reporting of assets.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; grade of B-or better in ACCT 2010.

BUS 3020

Intermediate Accounting II – 3 credits
Study at the intermediate level in accounting theory and practice relating to financial reporting of liabilities and equities.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3010

BUS 3100 DSS

Survey of Management Information Systems – 3 credits
Survey of business uses of information technology, emphasizing vocabulary, concepts, career emphases, and systems components. Includes general systems theory and business functional information subsystems (e.g., accounting, management, finance, and marketing).
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; and Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) Exam, OSS 1400, or equivalent
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

BUS 3110 DSS

Management Fundamentals – 3 credits
Study of the role of management, leadership theory, defining goals, organizing work, and managing performance.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

BUS 3250

Introduces current business trends, issues, and problems. This is accomplished through readings and discussions, as well as by required attendance at Dean's Convocation, Partner's in Business, and other appropriate business seminars. Graded Pass/Fail only. – 1 credits
Introduces current business trends, issues, and problems. This is accomplished through readings and discussions, as well as by required attendance at Dean's Convocation, Partner's in Business, and other appropriate business seminars.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp

BUS 3310

Managerial Cost Accounting – 3 credits
Intermediate level of accounting and interpretation of accounting information for internal decision-making and control.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; ACCT 2020.

BUS 3330

Essentials of Database Systems – 3 credits
MIS 2100, completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Prerequisites: BIS 2100, completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

BUS 3400 QI

Finance Fundamentals – 3 credits
Study of basic financial management principles, methods, and policies for business.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; ACCT 2010; MATH 1050; choose one statistics course from STAT 1040, 2300, 3000, or PSY 2800.

BUS 3410

Federal Income Tax – 3 credits
Study of tax law and procedures for individuals, with an introduction to corporations and other entities.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

BUS 3500

Marketing Principles – 3 credits
Study of basic marketing principles, functions, concepts, and terminology.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

BUS 3510

Business Programming – 3 credits
MIS 2100, completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Prerequisites: BIS 2100, completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

BUS 3610

Introduction to Entrepreneurship – 3 credits
Introduction to entrepreneurship and the initial developmental processes of new ventures. Helps students become familiar with entrepreneurship, its role in the economy, and its viability as a career path. Focuses on identifying and analyzing potential business opportunities.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

BUS 3620

Developing Entrepreneurial Competencies – 3 credits
Focuses on the development of persuasion, delegation, organizational, leadership, and other practical competencies for individuals who launch businesses and/or play a significant role in their growth.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

BUS 3700

Operations Management Fundamentals – 3 credits
Study of basic concepts and tools relating to managing the operations of a business.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; MATH 1100 or 1210; STAT 2300 or 3000

BUS 3710

Interpersonal and Team Skills – 3 credits
Focuses on the role of teams and interpersonal relationships in emerging organizations. Designed to help individuals and teams learn the skills needed for organizational effectiveness. Uses examples and exercises relevant to emerging organizations.

BUS 3820

International Ventures – 3 credits
Explores international culture and content on entrepreneurship, the impact of globalization on emerging businesses, and the pressures and complexities of operating in global markets, including the processes of managing multicultural resources.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits

BUS 4010

Selected Topics in Finance – 3 credits
Selected topics in finance pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3400

BUS 4020

Selected Topics in Marketing – 3 credits
Selected topics in marketing pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3500

BUS 4030

Selected Topics in Management – 3 credits
Selected topics in management pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

BUS 4040

Selected Topics in Human Resources – 3 credits
Selected topics in human resources pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

BUS 4050

Selected Topics in Information Systems – 3 credits
Selected topics in information systems pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisites: BUS 3330, completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

BUS 4200

Advanced Accounting – 3 credits
Explores accounting principles and theory relating to business combinations, nonprofit organizations, and governmental accounting.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in BUS 3010, admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Taught: Alt Su

BUS 4250

Advanced Internship – 1-9 credits
Advanced or middle-level internship experience in a career-related position approved by the Cooperative Education Office. One credit for every 75 hours of internship experience, with a maximum of 9 credits.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

BUS 4410

Taxation of Business Entities – 3 credits
Examines federal taxation of partnerships, S-corporations, estates and trusts, and other special entities.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in BUS 3010; BUS 3410; admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Taught: Alt F

BUS 4500

Accounting Systems – 3 credits
Studies concepts underlying the accounting systems' computerized support of business processes. Covers accounting systems development, internal controls, security, and systems auditing.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in BUS 3010; admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Taught: Alt F

BUS 4510

Auditing Principles – 3 credits
Teaches fundamental principles and techniques of financial statement auditing. Also addresses internal controls, professional ethics, legal environment, auditing standards, and fraud detection.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in BUS 3010; admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Taught: Alt Sp

BUS 4610

Advanced Entrepreneurship – 3 credits
Theoretical and practical aspects of starting or buying a business. Includes development of a business plan, conducting due diligence for buying a business, valuation, and related topics.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

BUS 4710

Entrepreneurship Project – 3 credits
Students plan and complete advanced entrepreneurship projects that may include developing their own business, a significant consulting project with a start-up or growth business, or other approved project.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits

BUS 4880 CI

Business Strategy – 3 credits
Capstone course dealing with the processes of operating a business venture. Emphasizes market entry, finance, operations, managing growth, business ethics, and social responsibility. Addresses entrepreneurial issues and global strategies.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3110, 3400, 3500, 3700.

BUS 5100

Systems Analysis and Design and Project Management – 3 credits
BUS 3330, 3510, completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Prerequisites: 3330, 3510, completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

BUS 6250

Graduate Internship – 3 credits
Graduate-level internship in a career-related position for graduate students wishing to develop or expand their occupational experience. Maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

BUS 6310

MBA Career Development – .5 credits
Provides background in theory and practice of career development, including student assessment, organizational entry, and career planning and mentoring.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

BUS 6860

Applied Business Research – 3 credits
Provides students with the capability to design and conduct applied business research projects in all areas of business. Introduces students to the philosophy of science, research design, measurement and scaling, reliability and validity, communication of research results, and other topics.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp