59 Duplicate coursework between two majors beyond the business core is not permitted. Minor in Business Administration 21 credit hours from the following: AC 201 Principles of Accounting I BL 305 Legal Aspects of Business I MK 310 Marketing MG 321 Management One upper division School of Business 3 credit course. Choose two of the following three courses: AC 202 Principles of Accounting II EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics Minor in Management 21 credit hours from the following: MG 321 Management EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics BL 305 Legal Aspects of Business I MG 322 Organizational Behavior Choose three of the following: BU 340 Business Communications OR MK 310 Marketing MG 323 Human Resources Management MG 325 Labor-Management Relations BL 346 Employment Law OR BL 347 International Business Law MG 420 Recruitment and Selection MG 421 Compensation and Benefits Minor in Marketing 21 Credit Hours from the following: EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics BL 305 Legal Aspects of Business I MK 310 Marketing Choose four of the following: MK 312 Consumer Behavior MK 313 Promotion Strategy
and case law that govern the employee/ employer relationship. Prerequisite: BL 305. FA, odd years.
BU 380. Special Topics. (1-3) Selected topics to be determined at the discretion of the department.
BL 347. International Business Law. (3) A study of the principles, laws, and organizations that impact the management of an international business transaction. The course will cover the law of international trade, licensing, and investment and explore the roles played by legal, financial, accounting, and management professionals in international business transactions. Prerequisite: BL 305 or equivalent.
BU 490. Directed Studies in Business. (1-6) Study of an approved topic not parallel with the content of another course.
BL 305. Legal Aspects of Business I. (3) The study of legal issues inherent to business operations such as contracts, intellectual property, torts, crimes, and administrative regulation. CORE-II, FA, SP, SU.
BU 230. Personal Financial Management. (3) This course is to provide students with the tools and techniques to enhance the decision-making process regarding personal financial management. The course will cover such topics as cash management, credit and budgeting, investments, taxes, insurance, and financial planning. For non-business majors only. This is a Communication Intensive course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. COREII, FA.
BU 499. Business Policy. (3) A capstone course that is designed to synthesize the student’s learning through case study and computer simulation. Meets the Capstone course requirement in the major. Prerequisites: MK 310, MG 321 and FI 330. Senior standing required.
BL 345. Legal Aspects of Business II. (3) A continuation of Legal Aspects of Business I. Topics include Secured Transactions, Negotiable Instruments, Agency, Mortgages, Creditor Law & Liens, Anti-trust, Insurance, International Business Law, Administrative Law, and Constitutional Law. Prerequisite: BL 305. SP.
BU 340. Business Communications. (3) Communications applicable to business and to job-seekers. Emphasizes practical exercises in writing, speaking, and listening skills. Includes a focus on ethical and intercultural considerations. Meets the Communication Intensive course requirement in the major. Prerequisites: EN 112 and CO 110. FA, SP.
MK 316 Personal Selling MK 411 International Marketing MK 412 Services Marketing MK 415 Marketing Policy MK 417 Marketing Research A minimum grade of “C” is required in courses required for minors in Business Administration, Management, and Marketing. Either MA 115 or MA 120 is a prerequisite to courses included in the minors. At least 12 hours of courses numbered 300 or above in the minor must be completed at Avila University. A minor in Business Administration, Management, or Marketing is not permitted for students majoring in the School of Business. BUSINESS COURSES
BL 346. Employment Law. (3) The study of state and federal statutory
BU 495. Business Internship. (1-6) Structured learning/work experience performed in a position approved by the department. Maximum total credit for any one student is 6 hours. Credit/No Credit only.
CS 110. Understanding Computers. (3) Operation and use of a computer system, software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases, e-mail, and internet. Other topics include fundamental concepts of Information Technology, computer system design, social and ethical issues relating to computer use, and informational technology issues, and the utilization of computers to problem-solve and to access current information. This course meets all information and computer literacy competency requirements. This is a Communication Intensive course. FA, SP, SU.