Bachelor of Science in Business/Organizational Innovation
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB entry sequence exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and critical thinking and problem solving. In all BSB program coursework, the curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity, globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business.
Graduates of the Organizational Innovation specialization will be prepared to apply design principles, innovative practices, and creativity to develop business processes, strategies, services, and products. Additionally, students will be prepared to create strategic and tactical plans, apply basic project management principles to the creative process, and manage intangible assets. Finally, this program bridges the gap between traditional business thinking and an innovative and design focused philosophy.
| Course # | Course Title | Prerequisite(s) |
| Proficiencies must be completed by the 4th course. | ||
| GEN 300 | Skills for Professional Development | - |
| MGT 330 | Management: Theory, Practice, and Application | GEN 300 |
| MGT 344 | Organizational Behavior and Ethical Responsibility | GEN 300 |
| MGT 350 | Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making** | GEN 300, Critical Thinking Proficiency |
| RES 341 | Research and Evaluation I | GEN 300, Math Proficiency |
| RES 342 | Research and Evaluation II | GEN 300, RES 341, Math Proficiency |
| CIS 319* | Computers and Information Processing | GEN 300 |
| ACC 300 | Principles of Accounting | All Proficiencies, GEN 300, MGT 330, MGT344, MGT 350 |
| BUS 415* | Business Law** | GEN 300 |
| FIN 370 | Finance for Business | All Proficiencies, GEN 300, MGT 330, MGT 344, MGT 350, ACC 300 |
| MKT 421 | Marketing | All Proficiencies, GEN 300, MGT 330, MGT 344, MGT 350, FIN 370 |
| ECO 365 | Principles of Microeconomics | Math Proficiency, GEN 300 |
| BUS 475 | Integrated Business Topics | All Proficiencies, GEN 300, MGT 330, MGT 344, MGT 350, RES 341, RES 342, CIS 319, ACC 300, BUS 415, FIN 370, MKT 421, ECO 365 |
| OI 461 | Innovation, Design, and Creativity for a Competitive Advantage | All Proficiencies, GEN 300, MGT 330, MGT 344, MGT 350 |
| OI 462 | Business Management and the Principles of Design | All Proficiencies, GEN 300, MGT 330, MGT 344, MGT 350 |
| OI 463 | The Innovative Organization | All Proficiencies, GEN 300, MGT 330, MGT 344, MGT 350 |
| OI 464 | Disruptive Business Practices: Management and Technology | All Proficiencies, GEN 300, MGT 330, MGT 344, MGT 350 |
| OI 465 | Management and Intangible Assets | All Proficiencies, GEN 300, MGT 330, MGT 344, MGT 350 |
| OI 466 | Organizational Innovation Integrated Project | OI/461, OI/462, OI/463, OI/464, OI/465 |