Advanced individual study under the direction of a faculty mentor. Content area to be determined in consultation with faculty mentor. Prereq: permission. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. Up to 4 credits may be applied to self-designed concentration. Up to 4 credits may be applied to the Capstone requirement. Fall and spring semester. Cr/F.

Advanced individual study under the direction of a faculty mentor. Content area to be determined in consultation with faculty mentor. Prereq: permission. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. Up to 4 credits may be applied to self-designed concentration. Up to 4 credits may be applied to the Capstone requirement. Fall and spring semester. Cr/F.

Introduces the study of business: examines the origins and development of American business, its place in a global economy, and its legal and ethical roles in modern society. Includes an overview of the functional areas of business such as finance, marketing, and organizational behavior. Designed for business majors as well as for students considering a major in business.

Students interested in career options in training and development of human resources development learn some of the theoretrical bases, core practices, competencies, and issues of this professional field, as well as considerations for global training and development. They are exposed to research and discoveries on skills ans knowledge related to training and adult learning, and models for effective training. They learn the most current trends and issues in international training and development, including the push for management and leadership training for intercultural understanding. Prereq: BUS 400, BUS 455, or permisssion from instructor.