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  • BUSA 1305 THE WORLD OF BUSINESS

    BUSA 1305 The World of Business
    Prerequisite(s): None
    A foundations course that emphasizes decision making in an ever-changing world economy. The focus is on building a foundation for key success factors and life skills, including professionalism, communications, global and cultural awareness, team-based decision making, critical thinking, technological competence, and business language. Some emphasis is placed on career guidance, including an appreciation for the functional areas of business. BUSA 1305 is required by all BBA majors and BA-Managerial Studies majors. The course is to be taken by Business majors in their first semester, or within the first 12 hours of matriculating into the Archie W. Dunham College of Business. The course may be taken by non-Business majors who have earned less than 90 credit hours.

  • BUSA 1321 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

    BUSA 1321 Business Communications
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Students will develop skills in professional writing, including emails, business letters, reports, resumes, and cover letters, emphasizing clarity, conciseness, audience awareness, and cultural sensitivity. An introduction to technical writing will cover documentation such as proposals, instructions, and data summaries, preparing students for compliance report development, business analytics, and project reporting. Nonverbal and verbal communication, including active listening, body language, professional dress codes aligned with workplace etiquette, and interpersonal dynamics will be addressed. Presentation skills will be honed through individual and group exercises, incorporating public speaking techniques, visual and audible aids, and feedback sessions to build poise and persuasion.

  • BUSA 2301 BUSINESS MATH

    BUSA 2301 Business Math
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1313 or higher
    This course covers selected topics of one- and multi-variable calculus with applications in business and economics. It will provide business students with the appropriate conceptual and computational mathematical background for future business study and economic analysis.

  • BUSA 2315 BUSINESS STATISTICS

    BUSA 2315 Business Statistics
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1313 or higher
    This course covers descriptive and inferential statistics and their application to business data. Topics include data visualization, measures of central tendency and dispersion, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, regression analysis and forecasting.

  • BUSA 2320 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

    BUSA 2320 Legal Environment of Business
    Prerequisite(s): None
    A study of the legal environment of business, the role of law in society, the judicial process, and government regulation. Emphases are given to the law of contracts, torts, intellectual property, as well as employment law dealing with discrimination and its relation to human resources.

  • BUSA 2330 FIN LITERACY & GENEROSITY

    BUSA 2330 Financial Literacy and Generosity
    Prerequisite(s): None
    This course equips students with essential financial skills while integrating a biblical worldview on stewardship, wealth, and generosity. By exploring practical money management through the lens of Christian principles, students will develop foundational competencies in personal financial literacy, including budgeting, debt management, investing basics, credit and loans, retirement planning, and risk assessment (e.g., insurance and emergency funds). The course emphasizes ethical decision-making, consumer awareness, and the impact of financial choices, preparing students to navigate real-world scenarios such as student loans, entry-level careers, and family finances. Interwoven throughout is an exploration of generosity as an act of faith and discipleship. Topics include tithing, charitable giving, and the role of business in promoting human flourishing.

  • BUSA 3315 OPER MGMT & SPREADSHEET MODEL

    BUSA 3315 Operations Management and Spreadsheet Modeling
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 2315 or concurrent enrollment
    This course is designed to introduce students to operations management and the environment of spreadsheets and its utilization for storage, presentation, visualization, and analysis of business data. Topics include, but are not limited to, pivot tables, spreadsheet modeling of business problems, optimization, risk management, and project management. All new concepts will be introduced using real business problems related to accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, and with a special emphasis on operations management. The course will utilize Microsoft Excel and other applications.

  • BUSA 3320 BUSINESS ETHICS

    BUSA 3320 Business Ethics
    Prerequisite(s): None
    The goal of the Business Ethics class is to prepare students for success in global business. This will be achieved by helping students develop and apply a framework for identifying the ethical implications (personal, corporate, and social) of the various business practices they will encounter in an international market. A balance will be given to universal issues raised when adopting an ethical system and the particular issues involved in applying the ethical system to business issues. Main topics include: philosophical and cultural foundations of Business Ethics, applying ethical principles in the market place, and how to set up and carry out an effective Business Ethics program in an organization. The particular human resources issues of diversity, whistle blowing, recruiting and hiring, and compensation will be discussed as part of the application of ethical principles.

  • BUSA 3341 DATA VISUALIZATION IN BUSINESS

    BUSA 3341 Data Visualization in Business
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 2315
    This course explores the principles and practices of data visualization for business analysis and decision-making. Students will learn to design clear, insightful visual representations of data using industry-standard tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Emphasis is placed on transforming complex data into interactive dashboards and compelling visual stories that communicate key business insights effectively.

  • BUSA 4301 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

    BUSA 4301 International Business
    Prerequisite(s): None
    This course focuses on challenges that US managers face when operating in foreign countries. The class covers basic principles of global business and cross-cultural interaction. It will particularly emphasize cultural and historical differences among various countries and how those differences produce different managerial styles and contrasting business practices. In addition, students will do thorough research, preparation, and presentations on specific companies and countries.

  • BUSA 4315 SPREADSHEET MODELING II

    BUSA 4315 Spreadsheet Modeling II
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 3315
    This course focuses on advanced techniques for building and analyzing business models using Microsoft Excel. Students will learn to design dynamic spreadsheets that support decision-making through the use of complex formulas, data analysis tools, scenario modeling, and optimization methods. Emphasis is placed on applying Excel to solve real-world business problems in areas such as finance, operations, and marketing.

  • BUSA 4320 BUSINESS LAW

    BUSA 4320 Business Law
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 2320
    Study of the uniform commercial code applied to commercial documents. Introduction to creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, agency and employment, business organizations, and property law.

  • BUSA 4340 INTERNSHIP

    BUSA 4340 Internship
    Prerequisite(s): See the Archie W. Dunham College of Business Internship Coordinator for current prerequisite information
    The course is an integrating field experience by which students learn actual business practices by undertaking responsible roles in an organization. The students develop interpersonal skills while acquiring practical knowledge in their disciplines. The students are exposed to various work roles and career choices. Open to junior and senior H-campus (residential) students only.

  • BUSA 4360 DATA ANALYTICS

    BUSA 4360 Data Analytics
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 4350
    This is a capstone course for the Data Analytics minor or certificate. The course involves practical application in several areas. Topics will include, but not be limited to, data visualization and presentation; marketing, sports, and healthcare analytics; and social media applications. Both individual and team projects will be involved. Students will acquire skills related to data information extraction, how to interpret extracted information, and how to apply that information for decision-making. The course includes practical experience using MS Excel and IBM SPSS.

  • BUSA 5300 FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS

    BUSA 5300 Foundations of Business
    Prerequisite(s): None
    This course will provide a spectrum of foundational business knowledge including quantitative methods, management principles, accounting principles, finance principles, and economic principles. The course will explore graduate level communication, writing, and presentation techniques. Students will be introduced to the field of Spirituality at Work.

  • BUSA 6315 FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA ANALYTICS

    BUSA 6315 Fundamentals of Data Analytics
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 5300
    This course introduces students to fundamental concepts, techniques, and applications of data analytics. It presents applied approach to data analytics and business modeling with clear explanations, hands-on exercises, and case studies. Students will learn various data visualization and presentation methods, as well as most commonly used data analysis techniques to develop descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models from various areas of business.

  • BUSA 6320 PRACTICAL DATA ANALYTICS

    BUSA 6320 Practical Data Analytics
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 5300
    This course introduces students to practical aspects of fundamental methods and techniques of data analytics. It presents applied approach to data analytics and data mining with clear explanations, hands-on exercises, and real-life examples. Special attention will be given to extracting data, data wrangling, and methods of descriptive and predictive analytics and their application in various areas of business. The course will be computer-based and data analytics software will be utilized.

  • BUSA 6321 DATA ANALYTICS: CASES/INSIGHTS

    BUSA 6321 Data Analytics: Cases and Insights
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 6320
    This course provides comprehensive coverage of modern Business Analytics technologies and methodologies and demonstrates how they can be used to improve business processes and decision-making. The course is case-based and presentation oriented. Students will learn the applications of data analytics to various business processes through real-world data and case studies throughout the course.

  • BUSA 6340 LEADERSHIP THEORY/MANAG PRACT

    BUSA 6340 Leadership Theory and Managerial Practices
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Fee(s): Peregrine Fee
    This course (a) provides an overview of various leadership theories and models that helps students develop a solid theoretical foundation for understanding leadership dynamics; (b) surveys the body of leadership literature with heavy emphasis on the major practical theories, as well as evaluation of these theories in the light of biblical reasoning; (c) examines managerial functions and processes in organizations; and (d) explores organizational leadership/followership issues with a special emphasis on the biblical principles related to organizational leadership.

  • BUSA 6341 LEADERSHIP ETHICS & VALUES

    BUSA 6341 Leadership Ethics and Values
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 6340
    This course (a) explores the ethical and moral dimensions of leadership and helps students develop a strong ethical foundation for leadership roles and make ethical decisions, handle moral dilemmas, and lead with integrity; (b) looks at theoretical and practical approaches to leading ethically within the context of a Christian worldview; and (c) addresses business stewardship.

  • BUSA 6342 EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE COMM

    BUSA 6342 Effective Executive Communication
    Prerequisite(s): None
    This course (a) emphasizes effective communication strategies for leaders; (b) integrates the pervasive impact of information systems with time-honored communication principles to enable students to maximize their effectiveness in diverse and technologically dynamic business environments; (c) provides an opportunity for students to use interpersonal, technology-mediated, and intercultural communication competencies and techniques; and (d) explores managing organizational conflict, which includes a conceptual understanding of the psychological and behavioral forces of interpersonal and group conflict, as well as techniques and skills necessary to prevent, manage, and resolve workplace conflict.

  • BUSA 6343 LEADING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

    BUSA 6343 Leading Organizational Change
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 6340
    This course (a) helps students understand how to lead and manage change effectively, address resistance, and foster innovation; (b) looks at the impact of change on an organization and stakeholders and the dynamics of change in order to lead organizational change efforts; (c) reviews the literature for the best practices relating to organizational change and organizational learning; and (d) examines the factors and theories of effective change leadership that enable students to understand strategies, structures, and techniques for facilitating organizational change.

  • BUSA 6344 LEADING DIVERSE TEAMS

    BUSA 6344 Leading Diverse Teams
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 6340
    This course (a) provides an overview of leading and conducting business in a variety of international business cultures; (b) offers tools and skills to understand and manage team dynamics, promote effective team processes, group cohesion, collaboration, conflict resolution, and problem-solving, and manage and lead across cultures; and (c) addresses the importance of inclusive leadership and how to lead diverse teams effectively.

  • BUSA 6345 FIN & OPER STEWARDSHIP/LEADERS

    BUSA 6345 Financial and Operational Stewardship for Leaders
    Prerequisite(s): None
    This course (a) provides an overview of accounting and finance that includes principles and techniques for making sound fiscal decisions through the budgeting and financial planning process; and (b) offers systematic techniques and processes designed to improve a manager’s ability to gather, organize, and evaluate information in the areas of problem-solving, decision-making, and plan implementation.

  • BUSA 6346 STRATEGIC GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

    BUSA 6346 Strategic Global Leadership
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 6340 and BUSA 6341 and BUSA 6342 and BUSA 6343
    This course (a) focuses on the strategic aspects of leadership, including the development and implementation of organizational strategies; (b) helps students understand how leadership aligns with organizational goals; (c) addresses how to become a strategic leader that can plan, develop, and execute organizational initiatives; and (d) provides opportunity to conduct a global organizational analysis on the key elements of an organization, assessing its strengths and weaknesses, and preparing an improvement strategy that enables students to apply their leadership skills in a real-world setting.

  • BUSA 6347 SERVANT LEADERSHIP

    BUSA 6347 Servant Leadership
    Prerequisite(s): BUSA 6340
    This course (a) examines the concept of servant leadership from the perspective of leadership theory and applied biblical integration; and (b) imparts the philosophy of servant leadership and how a servant leader is different from other leaders and can create interdependency rather than dependency in organizations through focusing on the needs of others.

  • BUSA 6348 LEAD COACHING/MENTORING/DEVEL

    BUSA 6348 Leadership Coaching, Mentoring, and Development
    Prerequisite(s): None
    This course (a) provides a comprehensive overview of coaching theory and methods necessary for effective leadership coaching, mentorship, development and succession planning; and (b) examines coaching methodology and techniques, coaching theories and frameworks, and coaching skills and techniques.

  • BUSA 6349 NONPROFIT LEAD & BOARD GOVERN

    BUSA 6349 Non-Profit Leadership and Board Governance
    Prerequisite(s): None
    This course (a) provides an understanding of how to lead a non-profit organization and volunteers, and addresses governance, key concepts, and stakeholders involved in non-profit management; (b) examines the board and leadership’s relationship, how to effectively manage those relationships, and the roles and responsibilities of directors; and (c) offers a foundation of a non-profit organization’s fundraising perspectives, donor cultivation, capital campaigns, grant process, and stewardship that impact fundraising and development strategies.

  • BUSA 6350 GOVT/PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERSHIP

    BUSA 6350 Governmental and Public Sector Leadership
    Prerequisite(s): None
    This course (a) provides an understanding of how to lead a government or public sector organization, and address governance, key concepts, and stakeholders involved in government and public sector management; (b) examines the structure, functions, and challenges of government and public sector organizations; (c) explore strategic thinking and planning within the public sector and how to align organizational goals with public policy objectives and effectively communicate and implement strategic initiatives.

  • BUSA 6395 INTERNATIONAL MGMT EXP

    BUSA 6395 International Management Experience
    Prerequisite(s): (ACCT 5362 and ECON 5363 and FINA 5260 and MGMT 5260 and MGMT 5261) or (BUSA 5300 and completion of at least 6 hours at HCU in graduate business studies)
    This course combines classroom work with international travel and provides the student with direct contact with managers operating in another country. A weeklong international trip (scheduled at the end of the term) is a part of the course. To qualify for the trip, the student must complete the course in a residential format. Topical coverage in class sessions emphasizes cultural and historical differences in countries that produce different managerial styles and contrasting business practices. Graduate Business programs only.