BUS 410 ORGANIZATION THEORY / 3 credits The purpose of this course is to study the organization holistically, focusing on the major determinants of organizational effectiveness. Prerequisite: BUS 210. BUS 430 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS / 3 credits An overview of international business activities. Emphasis is placed on gaining an international perspective of cultural dynamics, business practices, political and legal environments, and strategy for global markets. Prerequisite: BUS 306. BUS 440 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / 3 credits This course is designed to acquaint the student with the activities involved in the planning, establishment, and management of a small business. Senior status in the business or economics major is required for enrollment in this course. BUS 445 FIELD STUDY IN SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / 1-3 credits This course is designed to expose students to real business situations by serving as consultants to small business owners in the region. Students will prepare a case report at the end of the semester containing their findings and recommendations. Prerequisite: BUS 440 or consent of the instructor. BUS 450 INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT / 3 credits The purpose of this course is to expose students to real life managerial situations. Senior status in the business or economics major is required for enrollment in this course. BUS 470 TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / 3 credits Concentrated study of selected topics such as compensation, diversity, staffing, negotiation and conflict management, or organizational development. Prerequisites: BUS 210, 306, ECO 102. BUS 490 SENIOR SEMINAR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / 3 credits Problems involved in the formulation and execution of business policies and maintenance and development of an effective organization. This course includes the use of case studies as a basis for discussion. Prerequisite: For majors in their final spring semester.
The Chemistry Major Associate Professors: Anthony Grafton and David Pace Assistant Professor: Barry Gehm The Chemistry major is designed to guide students to an understanding of the principles underlying the composition, structure, and properties of substances — both natural and man-made — and of the transformations they undergo. The program emphasizes helping students become knowledgeable observers and independent, imaginative problem-solvers, using state-of-the-art equipment in the laboratory setting. Both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees are available in chemistry. The B.S. is designed primarily for students who will pursue graduate studies within
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