Introductory Seminar in Business Fundamentals

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This course provides a solid foundation of community, business knowledge, and expertise by introducing students to the multifaceted nature of today’s ever-evolving business environment through discipline exposure and business plan development. This overview course serves to establish a foundation of the varying opportunities in business and how their coursework in the business program relate to career choices. It includes both scheduled lecture and Freshman Seminar Events to build community, develop personal communication skills, and serve both the campus and outside areas. Offered fall term each year. One semester hour. BADM 170/170M. Personal Finance - An overview of personal and family financial planning with an emphasis on record keeping, budgeting, tax planning, credit management, consumer laws, real estate transactions, purchasing insurance, selecting investments, and retirement and estate planning. Offered every term. Three semester hours. BADM 195/195M. Seminar – A seminar designed to promote in-depth discussion, independent research, writing, and concentration in areas beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary from term to term. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours. BADM 210/210M. Survey of Business - This course provides students with an overview of business. It covers major topics such as management, marketing, economics/finance, accounting, and information technology. It also explores the role business plays within today’s social framework. This course is open to non-business majors, students who are undecided, or business majors exploring different areas of concentration. (May not be taken as an upper-level division business elective.) Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.