BUS Courses
This is a list of courses with the subject code BUS. For more information, see Tippie College of Business in the catalog.
BUS:1200 Tippie College Direct Admit Seminar 1 s.h.
Facilitates an introduction to the undergraduate student experience in the Tippie College of Business; discussions of transition issues, academic skill acquisition, and professional goal setting. Requirements: admitted to the direct admission program.
BUS:1300 First-Year Seminar 1 s.h.
Small discussion class taught by a faculty member; topics chosen by instructor; may include outside activities (e.g., films, lectures, performances, readings, visits to research facilities and local businesses).
BUS:1400 Pre-Business First-Year Seminar 1 s.h.
Connection to Tippie College of Business resources; support for student's pathway to admission to the Tippie College of Business; transition to college life, academic skill acquisition, and professional goal setting; for pre-business students. Requirements: pre-business standing.
BUS:1999 Introduction to Research in Business 1 s.h.
Introduction to research in business including scope and methods of business research, questions for which business research seeks answers, and impact of business research on society; weekly seminars include discussion and exploration and serve as preparation for engaging in mentored research.
BUS:2013 Introduction to Sustainability 3 s.h.
Introduction to sustainability knowledge, skills, and habits as a means to shape one's vision of a sustainable citizen; emphasis on basic skills of literacy, applied math, and finding information; traditional sustainability knowledge areas related to society, economy, and environment; intersecting themes (e.g., informed consumerism, eco-economics, and livable environments). GE: Sustainability. GE: Social Sciences. Same as GEOG:2013, SUST:2013, URP:2013.
BUS:2200 Foundations for Success in Business 1 s.h.
Designed to facilitate business students' career exploration and professional development; students participate in a variety of career-related activities including informational interviews, networking events, guest speakers, and workshops; topics include exploring majors, researching career fields and associated qualifications, identifying experiential learning opportunities, networking with integrity, searching for internships, and developing professionalism.
BUS:2300 Searching for Business Information 1 s.h.
Search concepts and sources specific to business information; subscription and government online research sites.
BUS:2350 Introduction to Global Business: Asia Pacific 3 s.h.
Virtual exploration of business and culture in Asia Pacific with focus on Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand; faculty-led study program includes lectures, readings, case studies, virtual business briefings, and cultural activities from the region. Prerequisites: ECON:1100. Requirements: admission to global business in Asia Pacific study abroad program.
BUS:2360 Introduction to Global Business: Northern Italy 3 s.h.
Virtual exploration of the business and culture of Italy; instructor based in Italy; examination of business, social, financial, and political happenings in Italy and the European Union; hands-on cultural events using virtual reality headsets for city visits, live tours with interactive guides, hands-on cooking class, language lesson, and more; features industry speakers and opportunity to network with Italian students. Prerequisites: ECON:1100. Requirements: admission to global business Northern Italy study abroad program.
BUS:2370 Introduction to Global Business 3 s.h.
Provide students with a thorough understanding and firsthand look at globalization through the lenses of business and leadership; introduce the business and leadership challenges that organizations face when working globally; learn how other nations and regions present the world with exciting opportunities for business, educational, and cultural sectors; and learn how to meaningfully impact the global economy and geopolitics in the foreseeable future. Prerequisites: ECON:1100. Requirements: admission to the introduction to global business study abroad program.
BUS:2550 International Business in Asia Pacific 3 s.h.
International business in the Asia Pacific region and related management issues confronting small-medium enterprises and multinational enterprises in that region; topics include rise of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), challenges and opportunities for trade growth and collaboration, and practical guidance on how to develop and sustain a competitive advantage in a fast growing and dynamic environment; offered by the international business in Sydney, Australia study abroad program through Tippie College of Business. Prerequisites: MGMT:2100. Requirements: admission to international business in Sydney, Australia study abroad program.
BUS:2900 Business Case Competitions Alternate Preparation arr.
Alternates prepare skills in research, reasoning, case and team development, and competition performance in national business case competitions; practice problem-solving techniques and presentation skills for team competitions; strategize for competition presentations in areas of content structuring, visual design of PowerPoint slides, and vocal and physical delivery; deal with a real-world problem in real time, speak clearly, use gestures appropriately, and engage the audience during the presentation and in question-and-answer sessions. Corequisites: BUS:3000, if not taken as a prerequisite.
BUS:3000 Business Communication and Protocol 3 s.h.
Foundation in business communication and protocol; composing business messages, organizing and reporting workplace data, developing business presentation and team-building skills, exploring issues pertaining to professional behavior. Prerequisites: RHET:1030 or (RHET:1040 and RHET:1060). Requirements: admission to Tippie College of Business and 30 s.h. earned.
BUS:3050 Business, Culture, and Society 3 s.h.
International business environment and interpersonal traits and skills expected of successful international businessperson; interdisciplinary overview of issues related to business in Western Europe; important cultural differences, the code of business and professional etiquette, business protocol, Italian business history, cultural appreciation, and executive legal/ethical concerns in the workplace; series of lectures, workshops, speakers, plant tours, and cultural events.
BUS:3100 Academic Internship or Cooperative Education 0 s.h.
Participation in an internship or cooperative education; fulfills Tippie College of Business experiential learning requirement.
BUS:3200 Advanced Business Presentation Workshop: Strategy and Implementation 2 s.h.
Advanced oral business presentation skills for solo, paired, and team presentations; suitable for students considering participating in case competitions; emphasis on articulating a particular strategy for an oral presentation and three areas of implementation—content structuring, visual design of PowerPoint slides, and vocal and physical delivery; how to integrate presentation technologies effectively, evaluate other speakers, speak clearly, use gestures appropriately, and engage the audience during the presentation and in question-and-answer sessions. Prerequisites: BUS:3000 with a minimum grade of B.
BUS:3500 Tippie Senate 1 s.h.
For elected student representatives on the Tippie Senate.
BUS:3600 Mentored Research arr.
Business research conducted by undergraduate students under faculty supervision.
BUS:3800 Business Writing 3 s.h.
Series of practical projects; development of effective and persuasive business communication and analytical skills in public relations context.
BUS:3900 Business Communication Internship I 3 s.h.
Opportunity for students to earn academic credit for serving as a peer tutor, an orientation and training assistant, or an administrative intern in the Judith R. Frank Business Communications Center.
BUS:3910 Business Communication Internship II 1-3 s.h.
Continuation of BUS:3900; opportunity for students to earn academic credit for serving as a peer tutor, an orientation and training assistant, or an administrative intern in the Judith R. Frank Business Communications Center. Prerequisites: BUS:3900.
BUS:3920 Business Case Competitions Professional Preparation arr.
Case competitions offer a chance to hone skills in specific topics while practicing teamwork and communication skills; most competitions include industry sponsors and thus offer a chance to improve professional skills and can open full-time or internship employment opportunities; designed to help students flourish at these competitions. Prerequisites: BUS:3000. Requirements: . Recommendations: completion or concurrent enrollment in BUS:3200.
BUS:4025 Certified Global Business Professional Exam Prep 1 s.h.
Preparation for the Certified Global Business Profession (CGBP) exam; topics include global business management, global marketing, supply chain management, and trade finance; students build knowledge and skills in areas of documentation, legal and regulatory compliance, intercultural awareness, technology, and resources; students will be eligible to sit for the CGBP exam upon completion; attainment of CGBP credential complements student's postsecondary education as it represents the achievement of advanced specialization in international business. Prerequisites: MGMT:2100 or ECON:1200. Corequisites: MGMT:3450. Requirements: 60 s.h. completed.
BUS:4900 Academic Internship arr.
Professional internship experience with associated academic content (e.g., paper, coursework).