| Business Administration | Accounting | Human Resources Development |
| Management Information Systems | Management Major | Marketing |
| Sports Management Major | Minor In Accounting | Minor In Entrepreneurship |
| Minor In Management Information Systems | Minor In Financial Services Management |
| Minor In International Business | Minor In Management | Minor In Marketing |
| Multimedia Minor | Programming Minor | Certificate Programs |
| Associate In Arts Degree With A Major In Business Management

Students in the various Business Administration programs are prepared to function as creative, dynamic, morally responsible leaders in a global society. The business faculty strives to foster the ongoing development of the highest standards of personal integrity and the achievement of educational excellence through a challenging course of studies. Graduates of the program will have been educated in a liberal arts tradition, to think critically, to analyze complex processes, and to evaluate important issues with a commitment to respect the earth and all people. They will be ready to move into their chosen career field, to continue with graduate studies, or to enter professional programs such as law or public administration.

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Business Administration

Core Courses
41 Credits
There is a common core of courses taken by students majoring in most Business Administration programs, including Accounting, Management Information Systems, Management, and Marketing. (This list does not apply to Sports/Recreation Management or Human Resources Development.) Several of these courses fulfill
General Education Requirements as well.

Requirements:
BU 155, 156 Accounting Principles I, II
BU 230 Marketing Principles
BU 240 Management Principles
BU 360 Corporate Finance
BU 425 Project Management
BU 473 Business Law I
BU 395 or 495 Cooperative Education
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
IS 260 Computer Decision-Making
Applications
MA 220 Applied Finite Math
EC/MA 221 Statistics I

In addition to these courses, it is strongly recommended that students complete a Communications course such as BU/CA 232 Professional Communications.

Each major program has its own specialized requirements. These are given below.

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ACCOUNTING

Goals:
The Accounting major is designed to prepare students to function as accounting professionals and to progress to positions of leadership in the profession. The program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of accounting principles; auditing, tax, and reporting practices and planning; and the management of business, accounting, and financial activities. This program also prepares students to pursue graduate study in the field. There are a number of professional certifications in the field of accounting that students majoring in the field may wish to pursue:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Individuals wishing to obtain the Ohio CPA Certificate must, under the Ohio Revised Code, graduate with a baccalaureate or higher degree that includes successful completion of one hundred fifty (150) semester hours of undergraduate or graduate education. Students are strongly urged to pursue a Masters of Business Administration after receiving their baccalaureate degree to meet the semester hour requirement. The total educational program shall include an accounting concentration with related courses in other areas of business administration, as defined by the Accountancy Board of Ohio. These are included in the Business Administration Core Courses.

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Financial Management (CFM)

Requirements:
Business Administration Core Courses + 24 credits in the following:
BU 255, 256 Intermediate Accounting I, II
BU 315 Auditing
BU 320 Cost Accounting
BU 325 Federal Income Tax
BU 455 Advanced Accounting

In addition to these courses, it is strongly recommended that students complete Business Law II and Business Ethics.

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HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Goals:
Students in Human Resources Development are prepared to work effectively as professionals whose focus is helping organizations maximize the investment made in employees. The Notre Dame graduate will possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and understand the Human Relations professional’s role in working with the organization’s management team and be able to carry out the functions of job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, orientation, performance appraisal, and compensation. Students educated in the liberal arts tradition will think critically, analyze complex processes, evaluate important issues, and work collaboratively in a team setting. The student who majors in Human Resources Development will complete a course of study comprising Business Management, Psychology and Sociology.

Course Requirements:
All students take a core of courses in the fields of Business and Human Resources Development.

Selected Business Core (32 Credits)
BU 155 Accounting Principles I
BU 156 Accounting Principles II
BU 240 Management Principles
BU 425 Project Management
BU 473 Business Law I
BU 395 or 495 Cooperative Education
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
IS 260 Computer Decision-Making
Applications
MA/EC 221 Statistics I

Human Resources Development Core (30 Credits)
BU 235 Management Information Systems
BU 300 Principles of Supervision
BU 341 Human Resources Management
BU 345 Organizational Behavior
BU 355 Compensation and Benefits
BU 436 Labor Relations
PY 201 General Psychology
PY 385 Tests and Measurements
SO 305 Minority Groups
CA 201 Interpersonal Communication
OR
SO 425 Conflict Management

In addition to these courses, it is strongly recommended that students complete a course in Business Ethics and Professional Communication as part of their elective choices. Students are also strongly urged to complete a course in Critical Thinking.

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Goal:
The Management Information Systems major helps students develop the conceptual knowledge and analysis skills to prepare for careers in business or further graduate studies. The program stresses practical applications and field experience.

Requirements:
Business Administration Core Courses + 18 credits including:
BU 235 Management Information Systems
IS 222 Programming Logic and Design
IS 310 Systems Analysis
IS 323 Information Technology Hardware and Software
IS 335 Network Essentials
IS 350 Database Management Systems

In addition, the MIS student is encouraged to complete either the Programming or Multimedia minor.

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MANAGEMENT MAJOR

Goals:
Students in Management are prepared to function as creative leaders in various positions in society. The Notre Dame College graduate possesses technical skills and is also capable of dealing with the many career changes that they will face. A management graduate educated in a liberal arts tradition will think critically, analyze complex processes, evaluate important issues and work collaboratively in a team setting. Students who major in Management will thoroughly understand the functions of management (planning, organizing, staffing, controlling) in large and small, for profit and not-for-profit enterprises. They will be well equipped to work as a mid-level manager, to continue education in graduate school or to enter professional programs in law, business or public administration.

Course Requirements:
Business Administration Core Courses + 21 credits in Upper Biennium Business Administration and Economics courses, including the following required courses:

BU 235 Management Information Systems
BU 300 Principles of Supervision
BU 341 Human Resources Management
BU 345 Organizational Behavior
BU 435 Business and Government
BU 303 Entrepreneurship
OR
BU 436 Labor Relations

In addition to these courses it is strongly recommended that students complete a course in Business Ethics and Business/Professional/Organizational Communication as part of their elective choices. Students are also strongly urged to complete a course in Critical Thinking.

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MARKETING

Goals:
Students completing a major in marketing are prepared to function as creative leaders in society. Students who major in marketing will demonstrate knowledge and application of marketing principles and will demonstrate the skills necessary to present marketing data in a clear and convincing manner. They will be well prepared to pursue a career in marketing, to continue their education in graduate school, or to enter professional programs such as law or public administration.

Requirements:
Business Administration Core Courses + 21 credits in the following marketing courses:
BU 301 Consumer Behavior
BU 375 Marketing Research
BU 380 Sales Management
BU 385 Marketing Management
BU 390 Advertising
BU 450 International Marketing

Including 1 of the following courses:
AR 223 Graphic Design I
IS 243 Multimedia Development
IS 245 Web Site Design and Development
CA 209 Black and White Photography I
CA 220 Newswriting
CA 323 Writing for the Non-Print Media
CA 403 Public Relations

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SPORTS MANAGEMENT MAJOR

Goal:
Provide an interdisciplinary curriculum that permits students to develop strengths in specific fields involving the management of sports, a growing industry in the United States.
Students who are interested in careers in sports management, sports facilities management, sports information, or sports marketing will find that this course of study prepares them well for employment or for graduate study.

Course Requirements:
All students take a core of courses in the fields of Business and Sports Management.

Business Core (35 Credits):
BU 155 Principles of Accounting I
BU 156 Principles of Accounting II
BU 230 Marketing Principles
BU 240 Management Principles
BU 425 Project Management
BU 395, 495 Cooperative Education
BU 473 Business Law I
EC 201 Microeconomics
EC 202 Macroeconomics
IS 260 Computer Decision-Making Applications
MA 221 Statistics

Sports Management Core (24 Credits):
BU 270 Sport Industry: Cultural and Sociological Perspectives
BU 348 Sports Events, Sponsorship and Promotions
BU 462 Legal Issues in Sports
BU 463 Sport Program Administration
BU 465 Sport Facilities Management
HP 321 Applied Exercise Physiology*
PY 201 General Psychology
PY 235 Sports Psychology

* Prerequisite is BI 230/231 Basic Anatomy and Physiology which fulfills the student’s GER for Science with a lab.

In addition to the above courses, each student is encouraged to complete one or more minors in specific, related interest areas. Typical minors include Coaching, Communications, Management, Marketing, and Psychology.

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MINOR IN ACCOUNTING

Lower Biennium Prerequisites (8 Credits):
BU 155 Accounting Principles I
BU 156 Accounting Principles II

+ 16 Credits from the following:
BU 255 Intermediate Accounting I
BU 256 Intermediate Accounting II
BU 315 Auditing, OR
BU 320 Cost Accounting
BU 455 Advanced Accounting

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MINOR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Requirements – Business Majors (9 Credits):
BU 301 Consumer Behavior
BU 303 Entrepreneurship
BU 410 New Venture Creation

Requirements – Non-Business Majors (15 Credits):
BU 150 Accounting Basics
EC 100 Economics and Contemporary Issues
BU 301 Consumer Behavior
BU 303 Entrepreneurship
BU 410 New Venture Creation

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MINOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Required Courses (15 Credits):
BU 235 Management Information Systems
IS 222 Programming Logic and Design
IS 260 Computer Decision-Making Applications
IS 310 Systems Analysis
IS 350 Database Management Systems

Plus 1 course from the following (3 or 4 Credits):
Any IS course numbered 223 or higher, or
BU 425 Project Management

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MINOR IN FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT

Lower Biennium Prerequisites (14 Credits):
BU 155, 156 Accounting Principles I, II
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

+ Required Upper Biennium Courses (12 Credits):
BU 370 Investments
EC 331 Money and Banking
EC 432 Public Finance
EC 442 International Finance

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MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Lower Biennium Prerequisites (17 Credits):
BU 155, 156 Accounting Principles I, II
BU 230 Marketing Principles
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

+ Required Upper Biennium Courses (12 Credits):
BU 450 International Marketing
EC 305 Comparative Economic Systems
EC 440 International Economics
EC 442 International Finance

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MINOR IN MANAGEMENT

Lower Biennium Prerequisites (3 Credits):
BU 240 Management Principles

+ Required Upper Biennium Courses (12 Credits):
BU 300 Principles of Supervision
BU 341 Human Resources Management
BU 345 Organizational Behavior
BU 303 Entrepreneurship
OR
BU 436 Labor Relations

In addition to these courses it is strongly recommended that students complete a course in Business Ethics and Business/Professional/Organizational Communication as part of their elective choices. Students are also strongly urged to complete a course in Critical Thinking.

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MINOR IN MARKETING

Lower Biennium Prerequisites (6 Credits):
BU 230 Marketing Principles
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
OR
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

+ Required Upper Biennium Courses: 12 Credits
from the following:
BU 301 Consumer Behavior
BU 375 Marketing Research
BU 380 Sales Management
BU 385 Marketing Management
BU 390 Advertising
BU 450 International Marketing

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MULTIMEDIA MINOR

Required Courses (6 Credits):
AR 114 Introduction to Graphic Design
AR 221 Basic Design

+ 12 Credits from the following:
AR 223 Graphic Design I
AR 224 Graphic Design II
IS 243 Multimedia Development
IS 245 Web Site Design and Development
IS 443 Advanced Multimedia Development

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PROGRAMMING MINOR

18 Credits
Required Courses (6 Credits):
BU 222 Programming Logic and Design
MA 332 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

+ 12 Credits from the following:
IS 223, 224 Visual Basic Programming and Lab
IS 333, 334 Java Programming and Lab
IS 336, 337 C++ Programming and Lab
Other Special Topics programming classes such as Advanced Visual Basic, Game Programming, Java-Script, etc.

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Certificate programs are available in Accounting, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing. Requirements for the certificate are the same as for the respective major, including any prerequisites from the Business Administration Core. In addition, an introductory level certificate in Business Administration is available. Contact the Division Chair for more specific information.

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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

A candidate for an Associate in Arts (AA) degree must meet the requirements listed under “Academic Policies and Procedures” section of the catalog as well as the General Education Requirements listed in the “Associate Degree Programs” section of the catalog. In addition, the following courses are required for the management program:

BU 155 Accounting Principles I
BU 230 Marketing Principles
BU 240 Management Principles
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC/MA 221 Statistics I
IS 220 Computer Productivity Applications
IS 260 Computer Decision-Making Applications

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