University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

2002-2003 University Catalogue

BSAD - Business Administration

       
100 Introduction to the World of Business
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
No credit if taken after admission to College of Business
and/or if taken after BSAD 101
An introduction to the business organizations, and the roles
and functions performed by those who work within the
business.

101 Introduction to Business
3 crs (3-0). On demand.
Not open to College of Business juniors and seniors.
Introduction to the role of business in society. A survey
course that examines the principle of business in the
context of the firm's goals and operating environments
(social, political, cultural, legal, and global).

110 College of Business Freshman Experience
2 crs (2-0). F.
For new first semester freshmen only
No credit if taken after first semester freshman year
This course helps students develop the knowledge and
competencies necessary to reach their educational potential.
Topics include leadership, teamwork, goal setting, time
management, communication skills (interpersonal, oral and
written), social responsibility, globalization, and
diversity.

202 Business Statistics
3 crs (3-0). On demand.
Probability and statistics applied to business problems;
frequency and probability distributions, mean and variance,
normal distribution, hypothesis testing, linear regression
and correlation.

210 Service-Learning in Business Administration
1 cr. F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full
S/U only grade basis
Students must complete 30 hours of volunteer service. Type
of service must be approved by your faculty supervisor. A
journal must be kept throughout the service-learning project
documenting when, how long, and the type of activity. The
service-learning project must be completed within one
calendar year (preferably one semester). Assignments
outstanding longer than this will be graded unsatisfactory.

280 Applied Quantitative Methods
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Math 111 or 114; Bsad 202 or Math 245 or equivalent.
Bsad 280 should be taken as soon as possible after
the completion of the course prerequisites.
Quantitative aspects of business decision-making, including
regression, time-series, ANOVA, queueing, simulation,
decision analysis, and other statistical and management
science techniques.

300 Diversity in the Workplace
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Completion of 45 credits. BCOM 207 or equivalent
recommended
CD1
S/U grade basis not allowed
Develops the awareness and sensitivity of students to issues
of race, religion, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation,
and disabilities in the workplace.

305 Legal and Regulatory Environment
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Completion of 54 credits
Legal environment such as sources of law, legal ethics,
court systems, constitutional law; regulatory environment
including administrative, labor and employment law,
intellectual property, consumer, antitrust, corporations and
securities regulation; plus criminal law, torts, agency,
partnerships.

306 /506 Business Law
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: BSAD 305 recommended
Admission to College of Business
Minimum junior standing
Law of contracts, sales, negotiable instruments, secured
transactions, suretyship, bankruptcy, accountant's legal
liability, personal property, bailments and documents of
title, real estate, wills, trusts, and insurance.

315 International Business Law
3 crs (3-0). On demand.
Admission to College of Business
Minimum junior standing
A study of private and public law as it affects U.S.
companies dealing in international business.

398 Internship Program I
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to College of Business
SL-Optional
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Special course fee required.
Acceptance in Internship Program. See description under
College of Business. A maximum of three credits of Bsad,
Mgmt, and Mktg 398 may be applied to the 120-credit
graduation requirement. Students must have the service-
learning option approved prior to starting the Internship.
Get form from Career Services, Schofield 230
Students will participate in work experiences related to
their area of interest.

399 Independent Study Projects
1-4 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to College of Business
Minimum junior standing
Get form from department office

443 /643 Simulation and Applications
3 crs (3-0). On demand.
P: MGMT 341
Admission to College of Business
Minimum junior standing
Simulation modeling for analysis and improvement of
production, service delivery, and other business systems.
Analysis of simulation results, and effective communication
of significant findings will be emphasized.

491 Selected Topics in Business
1-3 crs.
Admission to College of Business
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated when topic differs
Instructor approval required
Small groups will study topics selected because of a special
interest on the part of students or faculty.

495 Directed Projects
3 crs.
Admission to College of Business
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Internship experiences in business situations relevant to
student's major field of study; under supervision of faculty
member.

498 Internship Program II
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to College of Business
SL-Optional
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required.
Acceptance in Internship Program. See description under
College of Business. Additive credit only. May not be
applied to the 120-credit graduation requirement. Students
must have the service-learning option approved prior to
starting the Internship.
Get form from Career Services, Schofield 230
Students will participate in work experiences related to
their area of interest.

499 Independent Study Projects
1-4 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to College of Business
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Major in field of study
Get form from department office

702 Statistical Analysis Foundation
2 crs. F, Sp.
No credit if taken after BSAD 202
Special course fee required.
Not for MBA degree credit
Emphasis placed on applied business statistics. Discussion
focuses on probability, frequency and probability
distributions, mean and variance, normal, chi-square, t and
F distributions, hypothesis testing, regression,
correlation, nonparametric statistics, and analysis of
variance.

720 Financial Strategy
3 crs.
Must complete MBA foundation requirements

721 Financial Analysis
3 crs.
Must complete MBA foundation requirements

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. On demand.
Must complete MBA foundation requirements
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office


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