Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University
Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University
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College of<br />
Undergraduate Studies<br />
College of Undergraduate Studies Course Descriptions<br />
BUS 4040 Management information Systems 4<br />
With organizations becoming more information driven and<br />
dispersed in nature, this course provides a critical overview of core<br />
management informa tion system concepts, the technological<br />
infrastructure needed to operate a business, approaches to<br />
managing telecommunication, data and networking systems, and<br />
the practical issues associated with utilizing information technology<br />
in a business context.<br />
BUS 4043 e<strong>Business</strong> and Commerce 4<br />
Grounded in the notion of e-business, this course explores various<br />
types of e-commerce, including business-to-consumer,<br />
business-to-business, and mobile commerce. It critically examines<br />
how the Internet has changed business strategy and the structure<br />
of commerce, focusing on the essential components of an<br />
e-commerce infrastructure, managing an e-commerce operation,<br />
payment systems, the nature of online consumers, e-commerce<br />
marking communications, and ethical, social and political issues<br />
related to e-commerce.<br />
BUS 4058 Managing Change 4<br />
This course examines and applies the process of change<br />
management. During this course students begin with an overview<br />
of change management, then examine change management models<br />
and theories, evaluate strategic and tactical factors in change<br />
management, implement a change management initiative, and<br />
consider steps for evaluating, refining, and sustaining change. It<br />
explores the models and best practices associated with innovative<br />
behavior, improvement and risk-taking among business ventures;<br />
students employ case studies, selected readings, primary research<br />
and class discussion. This course will enable students to develop<br />
competencies in managing for innovation and change; to integrate<br />
theories, models and practice of innovative behavior, and to identify<br />
sources of innovation for sustainable competitive edge.<br />
BUS 4385 Cultures and Comparative<br />
Management Styles 4<br />
This course is a study of the processes by which shared beliefs and<br />
expectations develop in private and public organizations; the effects<br />
of these beliefs and expectations on employees and organizational<br />
functioning; the transmission of culture to new employees; and<br />
problems and strategies in modifying an organizational culture.<br />
BUS 4475 organizational Collaboration 4<br />
Examines interpersonal communication from analytical, critical,<br />
and practical perspectives. The focus is on understanding the<br />
subtleties of interpersonal communication including interaction<br />
patterns, word bias, values, nonverbal behavior, tone and per sonal<br />
perceptions, and the role of leadership in self-managed teams.<br />
BUS 4800 <strong>Business</strong> internship 1–3<br />
Provides students the opportunity to explore specific job func tions<br />
by interning at companies and observing people performing those<br />
jobs. Students may experience administrative operations, marketing,<br />
sales, finance, technology, and other departments in various<br />
capacities.<br />
BUS 4900 Topics in <strong>Business</strong> administration 3<br />
Topics vary according to student interest. Past topics have included<br />
nonprofit management, total quality management, and women,<br />
money, and empowerment. May be repeated for credit with a<br />
change of topic.<br />
BUS 4995 independent Study in<br />
<strong>Business</strong> administration 1–6<br />
To be arranged with consent of instructor and approval of the dean.<br />
May be repeated for credit with a change of topic.<br />
BUS 4997 Capstone 5<br />
This course is the capstone course for undergraduate business<br />
students. The course provides an opportunity to integrate and apply<br />
learning from their professional programs of studies in a<br />
comprehensive manner. Students will also assess the impact of their<br />
educational experience on their ethical perspectives and critical<br />
thinking skills. Students will evaluate and reflect on their personal<br />
and professional growth, the benefits of continuing their education,<br />
and the impact these elements have on their future. During this<br />
course, we will investigate a variety of theoretical and practical<br />
aspects of ethics, decision-making, and application of the program<br />
to a business case. The students will include primary and secondary<br />
research into their final project, will present their findings to the<br />
School of Management, and invited guests including management<br />
representation from their organization.<br />
Credit by assessment [CBa] Courses<br />
CBa 100 Credit by assessment 1–5<br />
Units earned through assessment of prior learning experience such<br />
as corporate training; professional workshops, seminars, and<br />
conferences; licensure or certification; independent scholar ship; and<br />
appropriately supervised volunteer training.<br />
CBa 106 Credit by assessment 6–10<br />
Units earned through assessment of prior learning experience such<br />
as corporate training; professional workshops, seminars, and<br />
conferences; licensure or certification; independent scholar ship; and<br />
appropriately supervised volunteer training.<br />
CBa 112 Credit by assessment 11–15<br />
Units earned through assessment of prior learning experience such<br />
as corporate training; professional workshops, seminars, and<br />
conferences; licensure or certification; independent scholar ship; and<br />
appropriately supervised volunteer training.<br />
Core Curriculum [Cor] Courses<br />
Cor 2100 introduction to academic Writing 3<br />
Emphasis on the mechanics and process of writing. Students hone<br />
their writing skills through essay and journal exercises, editing,<br />
discussion, and revision. Common writing difficulties are addressed.<br />
May be applied toward the lower-division general-education<br />
communication breadth requirement.<br />
56 College of Undergraduate Studies Courses JoHN F. KENNEDy UNIvERSITy