B.S. in Business Administration

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

A continuation of Accounting I, this course builds upon students’ knowledge of accounting principles, providing a basic foundation of key managerial accounting concepts and activities. Students learn how managers use accounting information for decision making in an organization. They explore how to develop business plans for small businesses and larger manufacturing corporations as well as how to distinguish between the two types of organizations. Through a variety of assignments focusing on the coverage of cost-volume-profit analysis, performance planning, and budgeting, students have the opportunity to gain managerial decision-making skills, helping them to prepare for issues they may encounter in the field.(Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

Managerial accounting provides important data to the individuals responsible for directing and controlling an operation. Through this course, students learn about the essential elements of managerial accounting, including strategic, organizational, and operational decision making using financial information. They examine cost-volume-profit analysis, capital budgeting, operational budgeting, forecasting tools, and performance measurement. Students work through case studies and functional exercises for a contextual understanding of managerial accounting, including the application of quantitative methods to determine performance, planning, and control in operations.(Prerequisites: ACCT 2003.)

Although businesses often use the same authoritative standards in the production and presentation of financial statements, statements may still differ in a variety of ways. Recognizing these differences requires careful analysis and a variety of techniques. This course provides students with an overview of prevailing accounting issues as well as the ethical considerations encountered in the process; it is the first in a four-course sequence and builds upon content covered in introductory accounting courses. Students explore the principles of accrual accounting and interpret the steps in the accounting cycle. They learn about financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements, and they examine the conceptual framework and measurement principles underlying financial accounting. They also assess the relationship between the reporting and auditing functions in corporations. Additionally, students evaluate differences between Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification and International Financial Reporting Standards and apply these standards to their coursework.(Prerequisites: ACCT 2003.)

Auditing a company’s financial statements requires the ability to apply generally accepted auditing standards to a variety of situations. In this course, students learn the specifics of auditing and how to choose appropriate audit testing. They explore a variety of topics, including professional ethics, audit planning and documentation, audit evidence, statistical tools, materiality and risk, and audit reports for different assurance and non-assurance services. Students examine internal controls and accounting systems as well as software designed for evaluating business information. Through a group project, students work toward gaining practical knowledge and problem-solving skills as they analyze real audit issues and cases. Students apply the Statements of Audit Standards from the Audit Standards Board and Audit Standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to their auditing situations. (Prerequisites: ACCT 2003.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of personal income taxes and how they are computed. They also learn appropriate tax concepts and terminologies important for students wishing to pursue a career in accounting and taxes. Students examine the federal income tax structure and apply income tax accounting to cases of individual and sole proprietorship taxation as they assemble information and documentation needed to prepare federal tax returns. They analyze federal income tax laws governing gross income, deductions, calculation of income tax rates, income tax credits, and the alternative minimum tax for individuals. (Prerequisites: ACCT 2003.)

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

Managers in all types of corporations must make vital financial decisions on a daily basis, such as choosing between competing investment opportunities, valuing assets, measuring risk and return, financing a firm’s operations, making dividend policy and capital structure decisions, and valuing financial instruments. Students in this course learn the basics of finance and can gain the tools needed to create long- and short-term planning decisions. They collaborate with their peers through a group case study project to gain real-world insight into the corporate finance arena. Students add to their portfolio by completing a project assignment in which they demonstrate concepts learned in the course through a specific contextual application. (Prerequisites: FNCE 3001.)

One of the main causes of economic failure in the United States is the assumption of too much financial risk, including overspending and bad investments. The best way to mitigate risk factors is for financial managers to understand the impact of spending on financial markets. In this course, students investigate the implications of these risk factors and examine various aspects of financial markets, including money, bond, mortgage, stock, foreign exchange, and derivative security. Students learn about the operation and regulation of commercial banks, thrift institutions, insurance companies, securities firms, investment banks, finance companies, mutual funds, and pension funds. Through this course, students have the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge that financial managers use to predict and mange risk and future trends. (Prerequisites: FNCE 4101.)

To maintain a competitive advantage, organizations must engage in business and financial investing on a global scale and financial managers must understand the challenges, risks, and methods of dealing with firms in the global economy. This course introduces students to the nuances, concepts, and principles in the field of international finance. Primarily, students engage in assignments focused on international financial markets and the macroeconomics of international financial flows. They examine specific topics, including foreign exchange, international securities markets, and international banking. Through this course, students have the opportunity to acquire the tools needed to make important international financial decisions based on existing financial principles and current factors in the market. (Prerequisites: FNCE 3001.)

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

Despite common misperceptions, human resource (HR) managers are tasked with more than hiring, firing, and managing employee benefits. In this course, students learn why it important for a company to adjust to the varying needs of both domestic and international clients as well as how HR management helps to ensure this happens through various activities, including sourcing in a global environment. Students examine how HR management functions and activities can be the key to long-term business success, strategically aligning corporate goals with those of stakeholders and all major areas of a business, including marketing, finance, technology, and operations. They compare and contrast HR management strategies, such as incentive cash and/or stock compensation programs, employee ownership, and nonmonetary rewards. Students also evaluate the impact such strategies have on employee motivation and retention. (Prerequisites: HRMG 3001.)

Growth and innovation are important aspects of all organizations. To achieve this, companies must provide an environment conducive to diversity and change. They must also provide the opportunity for employees to learn the goals and mission of the organization. In this course, students learn how to promote and maintain such an environment through the process of human resources development and organizational change, including training and development, leadership development, and performance improvement. Students engage in discussions, reflections, and group case studies, which focus on a variety of topics, such as learning principles, interventions, employee orientation and socialization, performance management and coaching, and diversity. (Prerequisites: HRMG 4201.)

Human resource (HR) managers possess a dual role with the responsibility of ensuring wellbeing of employees while maintaining the goals of company. To fulfill this role, HR managers must have a thorough understanding of the federal laws and regulations governing the workplace as well as compliance guidelines regarding employee regulations. In this course, students examine and discuss the role of federal regulations, including equal opportunity, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other employee-related regulations. They also explore the role of human resource management in regard to performance appraisal systems, compensation, and labor-management issues. (Prerequisites: HRMG 4202.)

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

Students in this course have the opportunity to gain working knowledge of the requisite skills, concepts, and methodologies that managers and team members use to conduct a business process redesign (BPR). Through weekly readings of literature and contemporary articles, students learn about the manager’s role in the business process as well as the function of BPR. They examine the function of information systems as enablers for business process design. They also learn how to analyze business processes and redesign them for dramatic results. Reinforcing the practical application of concepts, students demonstrate their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through a case study assignment in which they solve a real-world problem using BPR. (Prerequisites: ISYS 3001.)

The efficiency and success of most organizations today depends on the ability of leaders to integrate technology and business functions through activities such as supply chain management, outsourcing, and e-business practice. Students in this course examine the key concepts in management of information technology and the role of technology managers. They analyze the management of technology from both a process and system perspective and investigate major technical issues involved in innovation and implementation. Students engage in weekly discussions on a variety of topics, such as advanced databases, business intelligence, artificial intelligence systems, wireless technology, and outsourcing. (Prerequisites: ISYS 4301.)

The process of creation, from conception through completion, requires a diverse set of management skills, including the ability to make strategic plans. This course introduces students to the theory, tools, and techniques needed to manage technology projects successfully throughout a project lifecycle. Students in this course focus on the project management process and development of the project team as key to the successful achievement of information systems projects. They analyze the role of the project manager as an integral administrator overseeing the execution, progress, and interaction of all parties involved. Students also assess and discuss effective project management styles, critical factors for project success, organizational support systems that enhance projects, project authority, and ethics in project execution. (Prerequisites: ISYS 4302.)

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

The need for businesses to extend their operations beyond domestic borders is growing continually. This shift to globalization brings both advantages and disadvantages. Students in this course explore the major aspects of international business environments and operations and focus on the strategic and operational issues that firms face when they do business abroad. Students engage in a variety of application exercises and written assignments involving key themes, such as the political, legal, and economic challenges of operating in a global environment; the design, implementation, and control of international business operations; and the socio-cultural aspects of doing business globally. They also discuss and reflect on current issues in international business to share ideas and gain varying perspectives from their peers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 2003.)

To maintain a competitive advantage, organizations must engage in business and financial investing on a global scale and financial managers must understand the challenges, risks, and methods of dealing with firms in the global economy. This course introduces students to the nuances, concepts, and principles in the field of international finance. Primarily, students engage in assignments focused on international financial markets and the macroeconomics of international financial flows. They examine specific topics, including foreign exchange, international securities markets, and international banking. Through this course, students have the opportunity to acquire the tools needed to make important international financial decisions based on existing financial principles and current factors in the market. (Prerequisites: FNCE 3001.)

Keeping with the 21st-century shift to globalization, businesses often need to extend their services beyond their home country to keep a competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the cultural, legal, technological, and financial aspects of various countries to understand the driving forces of marketing within a multinational framework. In addition, students learn to apply the tools of the marketing management process to the international environment. Through this course, students work toward gaining the strategic decision-making skills that professionals use to compete in the global marketplace. (Prerequisites: MRKT 3001.)

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

Information systems enable organizations to systematically identify, acquire, store, analyze, distribute, and reuse information and knowledge from all sources (e.g., internal and external, explicit and tacit) to enhance organizational productivity and competitiveness. Students in this course examine these processes and apply the theories of knowledge management (KM) and intellectual capital to the development of learning organizations. Students also evaluate the definition of learning organizations and the creation of environments that facilitate knowledge growth and distribution. Using course concepts and theories, students reflect on KM and explain how they plan to employ it in personal and professional endeavors. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

Managers in all types of corporations must make vital financial decisions on a daily basis, such as choosing between competing investment opportunities, valuing assets, measuring risk and return, financing a firm’s operations, making dividend policy and capital structure decisions, and valuing financial instruments. Students in this course learn the basics of finance and can gain the tools needed to create long- and short-term planning decisions. They collaborate with their peers through a group case study project to gain real-world insight into the corporate finance arena. Students add to their portfolio by completing a project assignment in which they demonstrate concepts learned in the course through a specific contextual application. (Prerequisites: FNCE 3001.)

Despite common misperceptions, human resource (HR) managers are tasked with more than hiring, firing, and managing employee benefits. In this course, students learn why it important for a company to adjust to the varying needs of both domestic and international clients as well as how HR management helps to ensure this happens through various activities, including sourcing in a global environment. Students examine how HR management functions and activities can be the key to long-term business success, strategically aligning corporate goals with those of stakeholders and all major areas of a business, including marketing, finance, technology, and operations. They compare and contrast HR management strategies, such as incentive cash and/or stock compensation programs, employee ownership, and nonmonetary rewards. Students also evaluate the impact such strategies have on employee motivation and retention. (Prerequisites: HRMG 3001.)

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

Successful business strategies and policies depend on effective marketing management processes and knowledgeable leaders. Through this course, students have the opportunity gain the creative decision-making skills required to develop and implement strategic marketing programs. Students learn about fundamental concepts and elements of marketing, including marketing mix, channels of distribution, and industrial and international marketing. They evaluate current events and contemporary business case studies to develop a real-world understanding of the development, organization, implementation, and control of the marketing plan. (Prerequisites: MRKT 3001.)

Keeping with the 21st-century shift to globalization, businesses often need to extend their services beyond their home country to keep a competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the cultural, legal, technological, and financial aspects of various countries to understand the driving forces of marketing within a multinational framework. In addition, students learn to apply the tools of the marketing management process to the international environment. Through this course, students work toward gaining the strategic decision-making skills that professionals use to compete in the global marketplace. (Prerequisites: MRKT 3001.)

To succeed in the service industry, businesses must focus not only on the quality and sale of products, but also on customer service satisfaction. In this course, students evaluate the difference between product and service marketing and explore concepts such as the service marketing mix, total quality management, customer perceptions of services, and pricing of services. They assess and discuss the role of pricing, the importance of adopting strategies, and the role of service environments. For a practical understanding of the service industry and marketing, students develop a comprehensive plan in the context of real-world service challenges. (Prerequisites: MRKT 4502.)

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

Walden University offers students a dynamic learning environment and a range of support services to ensure academic success. In this course, students immerse themselves in Walden University's online learning environment and apply skills from the student readiness orientation. In addition, students discover and apply the tools and services that will support them throughout their degree program. Through classroom discussions and the application of key communication principles, students establish an online community of peers and explore their degree program with discipline-specific examples. This course helps students prepare for their Walden academic career and continues their orientation to the university.

An introduction to accounting, students in this course take a top-down approach to understanding introductory accounting documents and procedures by exploring a business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Students explore the practical uses for information that can be gleaned from these statements, individually and as a whole, through a detailed examination of the properties and characteristics of each statement. Students engage in application assignments and discussions on a variety of topics, such as regulations that should be followed when preparing financial statements as promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Students examine the U.S. use of GAAP in comparison to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or 1002, and MATH 1001, 1002, 1030, or 1040.)

The role and functions of managers, specifically principles and procedures for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations, are addressed in this introductory course. Emphasized is the practical application of theory to reality. This course is structured so that students have the opportunity to see the interrelationships among the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management and thereby gain a comprehensive perspective as a foundation for the further study of management. (Prerequisites: COMM 1001.)

Responsible business leaders and decision makers must conduct transactions and operations according to clearly defined rules, laws, and processes to ensure stability and protection for their company. Students in this course examine the legal issues faced by managers, fundamental legal principles, and common issues in the field, such as workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property guidelines. Students engage in discussions and application assignments focused on the responsibilities of business professionals, such as understanding the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; analyzing business contracts; adhering to legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and understanding the regulatory context. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of business operations management. Students learn about operations as related to the process of transforming resources into products and services. They explore the responsibility of operations managers to make sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service organizations. Students also learn the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring operations to ensure the continuous improvement of goods and services. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Students examine basic marketing functions and the execution of successful marketing processes. They gain a fundamental understanding of marketing concepts, practices, terminology, associated technologies, and practical applications including customer relationship management. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of human resource management. Students discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All organizations must collect and analyze financial information to make important decisions regarding operations, such as payments, budgeting, and investing in new business. Students in this course learn to use financial and managerial finance theory, concepts, and tools to make better financial management decisions as well as to conduct sound financial analysis. They examine the principles of finance from an applied perspective through the examination of difficult strategic and operational decisions that exist in the business environment. Students gain hands-on financial management experience as they compile financial statements, analyze and report financial results, and calculate elements of time value of money for single or multiple cash flows. (Prerequisites: ACCT 1003.)

All businesses rely on systems to process, collect, share, and store important information. The most effective way to help an organization achieve their goals is to understand how to leverage information systems and emerging technology. This course provides students the opportunity to gain skills needed to employ such leverage in the professional arena. Students examine the characteristics of information systems and their role in organizations. They also assess and discuss the impact that information systems have on the enterprise as a whole, in addition to their current architectures, enabling tools, and project cycles. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

All businesses experience change. Sometimes change is required to ensure stability; other times, the purpose of change is expansion for competitive advantage. In this course, students explore the responsibilities of managers and leaders to implement effective organizational change as well as to ensure that employees understand the function and benefits of change. Students examine change as it impacts people, processes, and products. They learn to employ tools for dealing with and managing change. They also examine methods for coping with change as an individual, a member of a group, and a member of an organization. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

Problem solving and decision making based on recognizing problems, gathering data, developing alternatives, and choosing solutions are critical skills for the professional manager. In this course, students apply these skills to a variety of business examples. Students become familiar with the importance of the scientific method as the basis for critical thinking and decision making. They gain practical experience identifying logical fallacies, analyzing research methodologies, and choosing appropriate problem-solving techniques. Students also reflect on content presented in the course to consider ways to become more effective critical and logical thinkers. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, or COMM 1004.)

Students in this course examine how corporations succeed and grow by embracing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the organization. Students learn current models for corporate entrepreneurship and innovation that align with the strategic objectives of the enterprise. Students also examine the design of repeatable and sustainable processes that leverage existing business practices and support entrepreneurial initiatives. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1002.)

In this capstone course, students use knowledge gained throughout the entire program to demonstrate mastery of various course competencies. The major course project in which students engage is a simulation-based, strategic case study. Students apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess the strategic issues in a real-world case analysis and arrive at recommendations for change and/or improvement. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding and competency in identifying complex problems and solutions. (Prerequisites: All required core and upper-division business administration courses.)

In this course, students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts of human and organizational functioning, while focusing on the managerial problems and solutions in both domestic and transnational settings. Students examine individual perception and learning, differences in personality, career development, employee motivation, and effective decision making. They explore the ethical issues faced by domestic and transnational organizations and managers, social responsibility, communications, motivation, and leadership. Students examine the impact national culture has on leadership and management as well as the day-to-day operational issues, such as the management of diversity in the workplace. Through a diagnostic approach employing text readings, individual and case analyses, application exercises, and a final individual organizational plan, students learn course concepts and contextualize theoretical content. Ideally, this course is suited to individuals either currently operating in an international environment or contemplating doing so. (Prerequisites: BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002.)

The principles of microeconomics explain how in a market economy the price system answers the following fundamental economic questions: What goods and services are produced and distributed as well as how and for whom? Students in this course examine the behaviors of households that supply factors of production—natural resources, labor, and capital—to firms and that purchase consumer goods and services from firms. They also investigate firms that maximize profit through their decisions about acquiring factors of production, controlling costs of production, choosing the optimal level of output, competing with other firms under different market structures, and making investment decisions about entering new markets. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040.)

In this course, students examine the fundamentals of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn concepts of hypothesis testing, simple regression, and correlation analysis, focusing on the application of these techniques to business decision making. Applying these concepts to analyze hypothetical case scenarios, students learn practical ways that they can use statistics in their daily life. Students also have the opportunity to share insight and gain new perspectives on these topics through weekly discussions. (Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or 1040.)

A portfolio is a valuable tool for students to communicate and demonstrate their academic accomplishments as well as a means to advance their professional prospects. In this course, students learn about the tools for developing an electronic portfolio. They compose a high-level design and comprehensive outline through which they apply the structure and methods learned in the course. They also examine tools and techniques for managing and maintaining an electronic portfolio. Note about required first courses:   Students should review the program description section of the Walden University Catalog  carefully to determine which first course is required.

The focus of this course is on evaluating business concepts and business plans for small businesses so that students can develop strategies for successfully launching and operating a small business. Students examine the small business life cycle and explore resources available to small business owners. Real-world case studies expose students to the challenges of running a small business venture. Topics covered include startup business ideas, financing the small business, legal and liability issues, employment decisions, ethical and moral considerations, and expansion opportunities for small businesses. (Prerequisites: BUSI 3004 or 3008.)

This course addresses the unique aspects of marketing a small business. Students examine market definition, product development, and diversification strategies designed to help small business owners expand their business reach. Students learn effective ways small businesses can leverage technology such as e-commerce, social media, and other online marketing methods. (Prerequisites: BUSI 3008.)

In this course, students learn about the impact of operating decisions on customer relationships as they relate to building, maintaining, and growing a loyal customer base. Students assess approaches to customer relationship marketing and management for competitive advantage. They also evaluate strategies for excellence in customer service within a culture driven to meet and exceed customer expectations. (Prerequisites: BUSI 3008.)