In this course, students examine how such issues as globalization, technology, the environment, business ethics, and business-government relations impact how businesses are managed. They also examine how leaders manage leaner and flatter organizations comprised of diverse employees working in teams. Students may explore the broad impacts of these contemporary management issues through reading, research, case studies, and active discussions.

This course recognizes the deep connection between global trade, technology, and innovation. Combining studies in global business and its responsible management with the specialized knowledge of technology and global innovation management gives students the opportunity to prepare for successful careers in a global environment for firms that compete on the basis of innovation in products and services. Students may learn how the product life-cycle influences the commercialization of new technology products in a diverse and ever-changing global market.

This course guides participants in understanding nonprofit organizations and their management. Topics may include motivations for starting nonprofit organizations as well as theories and strategies to balance the unique needs of nonprofits within market economies. This course covers considerations for staffing and volunteer management, funding sources, asset management, program evaluation and leadership structures as elements of identifying qualities of successful nonprofit organizations at various stages of development. Projects may include interviewing, building a nonprofit business plan, and presentations.

This capstone course is a field-based internship designed to develop and hone the practical application skills of a Business Management major. The course requires students to integrate the knowledge and skills gained from other courses in the program and to demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge to new subject matter and practical situations. Students apply for an internship at a self-selected site and negotiate the terms of the internship experience with a site supervisor under the auspices of their faculty mentor. The internship requires documented evidence of eighty hours of supervised experience and practice in a field setting where management-related knowledge and skills are applied. Students will also be required to submit professional documents such as a cover letter, resume, and professional portfolio as part of the course. NOTE: Registration for this course, an internship, is by permission of Academic Affairs. Early registration deadlines may apply. Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. NOTE: Students who were admitted to the college before Fall 2019 and have remained active in their original catalog year are not required to take IDIS 601.