Non-Profit Management Concentration Course Descriptions
BA 120 Consumer Finance (4 credits)
A basic economic "survival" course particularly intended for non-business majors. Through a non-theoretical approach, such topics as personal income, budgeting, borrowing, insurance, real estate purchase, wills and estates, and investments are considered. The purpose of the course is to help students equip themselves to survive in the complex economic environment of contemporary American society; to become rational, critical consumers; and to acquaint themselves with sources of information and techniques that can aid in maximizing satisfaction within typical constraints of income and time. Textbooks are supplemented with outside readings, including current periodicals, and field trips are typically taken to various businesses, such as a used car dealer or funeral home. There is extensive in-class discussion and problem-solving, and there is an in-class investment game each term.
BA 310 Introduction to Non-Profit Management (4 credits)
An exploration of the wide variety of issues faced by managers/employees in non-profit organizations. Topics include managing volunteers, public and client relations, grant writing, budget management, accounting/reporting requirements, staff motivation and performance, mission development, strategic planning, staffing, and a few more. A discussion based course integrating study with personal experience and career exploration.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
BA 315 Human Resource and Project Management (4 credits)
An integrated approach to the topics of human resource management and organizational behavior. Broad range of topics, including human cognition, individual differences, motivation, conflict and conflict resolution, managing diversity, group dynamics, employee recruitment, hiring, training and development, reward and discipline structures, and organizational change. Emphasis on balancing individual and organizational needs with underlying theme of communication throughout. An activities based class designed to develop your skills in managing others.
BA 413 Social Entrepreneurship (4 credits)
Advanced study and projects in Entrepreneurship. Emphasis on the legal, structural, and financial aspects of entrepreneurship. Course will include numerous guest speakers, visits to local businesses, class discussions, and case analyses. Extensive outside research and networking required. Students will complete a significant team project. This project will require the development of a product or service that will benefit a local organization. The plan will be implemented, completed, and reviewed before the end of the semester.
Triad: College Composition II.
Prerequisites: BA 201 Accounting I, BA 309 Business Law, and BA 313 Small Business Management.
BA 489 Internship in Business (1-8 credits)
Provides an experiential learning opportunity in which skills and knowledge learned in course work can be applied and tested through work with an off-campus business or non-profit agency. Students' preferences as to type of organization or business are matched with available area firms to the extent possible. Some on-campus internships may be developed.
Prerequisites: Business and Economics major, senior standing or permission of the department and a 2.5 overall GPA.
Plus an additional 8 credits in Business or Economics courses, or other courses as approved by the student's advisor and the Department Chair. Minimum 28 hours.