Business

This course will provide a fundamental working knowledge of the varied aspects of business and prepares students for future studies in more specialized topics within the subject area. Students will increase their awareness of the overall environment and function of business as well as observe its contributions to society. This course also covers communication technology, globalization, and business ethics. Fall

This course provides an introduction to Artificial Intelligence with a focus on literacy and conceptual understanding rather than system development or algorithmic design. Students examine foundational concepts, theories, and system classifications that explain how AI systems operate and are categorized. Particular attention is given to distinctions based on scope, capability, and autonomy and how these distinctions shape AI use in practice. Emphasis is placed on understanding core AI capabilities and limitations and developing a common vocabulary for engaging with AI technologies in applied business and professional decision-making contexts.

This course introduces undergraduate students to the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence tools to support academic and business-oriented research and writing. Students learn how AI can assist across stages of the research process, including idea generation, source exploration, outlining, drafting, and revision, while adhering to ethical standards, academic integrity, and institutional guidelines. Emphasis is placed on critical evaluation of AI-generated content, appropriate attribution, and the preservation of original authorship and scholarly voice.

This course is designed to provide an examination of ethical issues in business and provide a foundation for decision making involving contemporary organizational challenges. Decision-making frameworks and approaches will examine and explore social and ethical environment of business dilemmas and at the personal, group, organizational and societal levels. Student engagement in real-world applications to understand ethical concepts, personal integrity, individual conscience and company loyalty and responsibility conflicts as these impact the decision process within the functional areas of business. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum Requirement.

This course introduces students to data analysis using Microsoft Excel, with an emphasis on developing practical skills for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data. Topics include function and formula development; data filtering, sorting, and extraction strategies; pivot tables; charts; and introductory statistical tools. Students will also explore advanced Excel features, including task automation using macros, AI-assisted support through Microsoft Copilot, and an introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Emphasis is placed on applying Excel-based tools to support data-driven decision-making across a variety of professional contexts. No prior experience in data analysis is required. Fall, Spring.

This course addresses the topics of the logic and application of standard statistical tests in the analysis of data. Prerequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Fall, Spring.

This course examines contemporary topics and emerging issues in Artificial Intelligence with an emphasis on strategic relevance and ethical responsibility. The course focuses on current developments, debates, and real world use cases shaping how AI is understood and applied across organizational and societal contexts. Students examine evolving AI practices, assess organizational and societal implications, and engage with unresolved questions related to trust, accountability, workforce change, and public expectations surrounding AI.

This course deals with oral and written communications topics, and the application of theory to the composition of business communications. Prerequisite: ENGL 110. Fall, Spring

This course provides a comprehensive examination of personal financial planning issues, including money management, taxes, consumer credit, insurance, investments, retirement planning, and other consumer decisions. The goal is to teach the fundamentals of financial planning to help individuals make informed choices relating to spending, saving, borrowing, and investing. A financial calculator, excel and the internet will be used extensively in the course. No pre-requisites required. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum Requirement. Spring.

Includes case law study of mining, water, timber, and environmental law, addressing Federal and Indian water rights doctrines, and the emergence of Federal and State environmental law and policy, specifically addressing how water and environmental law interface with and impact each other. There will also be emphasis on the role of the mining land negotiator including lands available for mining, surface inspections, private and public leasing, negotiation and land maintenance. Spring

This course develops Artificial Intelligence literacy within key business functions by examining how AI technologies are applied to support organizational processes and decision-making. Students explore the capabilities and limitations of AI systems and evaluate their implications for business strategy, performance, and competitive advantage. Emphasis is placed on assessing organizational readiness for AI adoption, examining how AI systems are used within business contexts, and interpreting AI enabled outputs to inform contemporary business practices.

This course provides a survey of a number of areas of law affecting the coduct of business. Foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution provides an understanding of the business role and responsibilities within the environment, identifies issues, and recognizes potential legal problems. The course will provide the student a practical understanding of how the law operates and the legal rights and responsibilities of parties involved in a transaction. The development of improved reasoning and problem-solving skills in an organization or individual works and be able to incorporate this knowledge into a business decision making process. Topics include: (a) the foundations of American law; (b) overview of courts and procedures; (c) torts, criminal law, and cyberlaw; (d) essentials of contract, negotiable instruments and agency law; (e) debtor-creditor relationships; (f) forms of business organizations; (g) labor and employment law; (h) employment discrimination. Spring, Fall.

This is a capstone course drawing together tools from all business functional areas. This course develops systematic and analytical skills in strategy formulation and effective problem solving. Pre-requisites: Senior Status or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring

This course develops student skills in basic financial analysis tools including capital budgeting, ratio analysis, interest rates, and risk analysis. Prerequisites: ACCT 210, 211; Junior status. Fall

Provides personal hands-on experience in the energy industry by combining the traditional academic classroom concepts with practical experience gained through the internship, such as titles searches. Proficiency in keyboarding and basic computer skills are expected for the work performed in an internship. (Repeatable up to 9 hours Fall, Spring, Summer