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This introductory course examines the nature, form, and structure of business organizations and fundamental business operations such as finance, human resources, information systems, marketing, and production of goods and services.

This course provides an introduction to the field of personal financial management and planning, focusing on the tools individuals and families employ to manage their financial affairs. Topics include: credit reports, credit scores and credit management; investment tools and securities markets; asset allocation and investment management; employee benefits; federal income taxation; and consumer loans and debt management.

This course provides a rigorous review of the theories and practices of real estate, license law and ethics, contracts, mortgages, deeds, closing procedures and the law of agency. The "Why" and "How" of buying, financing, owning, and selling real estate are emphasized, along with the language of real estate.

This in-depth course examines the origins, principles, and practices of business ethics within the workplace. Students examine, analyze and discuss ethical issues concerning consumerism, civil rights, ecology, technological change and social responsibilities from a moral and philosophical perspective. Topics include contemporary conceptual framework for business ethics, the corporation in society, business in its diverse moral contexts, marketplace and workplace issues and the moral manager.

This course is designed to introduce students to the sports industry (including major and minor league sports, sporting goods companies, and independent sports marketing and management). This survey course introduces students to the major segments of this industry including sports marketing and promotions, ticket sales, sports-related public relations, events management, concession management, and facility management. The course requires that students have a basic foundation in the methodology of business, management, marketing, and project management.

This course provides an overview of the entertainment and media industries and the business associated with multiple platforms. Students examine how the music, television, radio, satellite, and online entertainment sectors have developed, how they are structured and how new business models are embracing changes in technology. Students gain further understanding within the context of social media, sales, marketing, publishing, intellectual property, licensing, product placement, publicity and promotions.