Course Descriptions
BUSG 1304 Financial Literacy
A study of the financial principles when managing financial affairs. Includes topics
such as budgeting, retirement, property ownership, savings, and investment planning.
3 credit hours. (W)
BUSG 1307 Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Overview of entrepreneurship as an economic development strategy. Includes community
support systems for entrepreneurs. 3 credit hours. (W)
BUSG 1371 Business Plan for Funding
How to develop a business plan for a small business start-up or expansion that can
be submitted to a financial institution or used for implementation. Emphasis on importance
of the plan, components, format, and considerations. 3 credit hours. (W)
BUSG 2309 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Starting, operating, and growing a small business. Includes essential management
skills, how to prepare a business plan, accounting, financial needs, staffing, marketing
strategies, and legal issues. 3 credit hours. (W)
BUSG 2371 Entrepreneurship Experience
Career-related activities associated with the operation of one’s own business. This
course will allow the student to identify and implement the necessary knowledge and
skills required to be a successful business owner. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate
Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)
BUSG 2380 Cooperative Education - Business/Commerce, General
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisites: INSR 1305 and INSR
1345. 3 credit hours. (W)