BSS 467: Intelligence and National Security. US security agencies and intelligence agencies shape national security policy. Topics include current major security threats to the US, sources of security information, and analysis of US intelligence and national security problems. Credit 3 semester hours.
BSS 468: Terrorism and Insurgency. This course examines the concepts of “terrorists” and “terrorism” in the context of contemporary events, and techniques of counterterrorism which can be used by national and global governments to combat non-state actors. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BSS 469: Radicalization. This course examines the concepts of “terrorists” and “terrorism” in the context of contemporary events, and techniques of counter-terrorism which can be used by national and global governments to combat non-state actors. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BSS 470: Behavioral Profiling. This course will examine the methods and ethics of behavioral profiling. Review of historical and contemporary issues such as the interface of the mental health system and the criminal system, civil commitment, diminished capacity, insanity, competency to stand trial, and the issues of stereotyping, prejudice, will be investigated, with reference to the influence of social context and social cognition. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BSS 499: Senior Colloquium. * This course is designed to develop analytical skills, interpretation and research; and to nurture intellectual self-reliance and critical thinking. Prerequisite: Senior Classification. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BUA 101: Computer Applications in Business. A survey of business-application software with emphasis on the personal computer. The student learns word processing, electronic spreadsheets, data management, business graphics, and Internet concepts. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BUA 102: Leadership and Development I. This course provides an in-depth overview of the field of business administration and an orientation to the School of Business and the University. Students learn essential skills for success in their career of choice within the profession of business. Department majors should complete this course in their freshman year. Course taken in lieu of UNV 101/102. Co-requisite: should be taken concurrently with BUA 101. Credit: 1 semester hour.
BUA 120: Business and Society. This course explores the roles of business in historical and contemporary societies, the relationship between businesses and governmental and not-for-profit institutions, and ways in which businesses interact with professions, occupations, and careers. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BUA 202: Leadership and Development II. This course provides an in-depth overview of the field of business administration and an orientation to the School of Business. Students learn essential skills for success in their career of choice within the profession of business. Department majors should complete this course in their sophomore year. Prerequisites: BUA 102 or consent of instructor. Credit: 1 semester hour.
BUA 204: Business Communication. * Application of communication theory to business writings and oral presentations. Prerequisites: BUA 101, BUA 102 and ENG 102, all with grades of C or better. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BUA 320: Business Statistics. This course focuses on numerical data analysis and interpretation. Topics include measures of central tendency, probability, Test of Hypothesis, Regression, Correlation, ANOVA, Sample Survey and how these concepts are applied in business and related areas. Prerequisites: MAT 115, ACC 201, BUA 204 and ECO 201, all with grades of C or better, or approval of the instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.