BA 100. Career Planning and Preparation in Business. 2 Credits.

Introduces students to career planning and employment communication in business to maximize employment opportunities. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 101Z. Introduction to Business (BA101=BA101Z). 4 Credits.

Presents an integrated view of both established and entrepreneurial businesses by studying their common characteristics and processes in a global context. Introduces theory and develops basic skills in the areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing, with an emphasis on social responsibility and ethical practices. Explores how businesses can create value for themselves and society by addressing environmental and social challenges. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. BA 101 and BA 101Z are equivalent. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 106. Introduction to Excel for Business Data. 2 Credits.

Introduces the basic features of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet concepts to design and create accurate professional worksheets for use in the business world. Includes entering data, creating formulas, professional formatting, creating charts, sorting data, and working with functions. Focuses on ways to ensure accuracy including proofreading techniques and critical thinking to determine what data to present and how to present it. Recommended: Strong digital literacy/computer skills, placement into (RD 115 and WR 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20. Audit available.

BA 111. Introduction to Accounting. 3 Credits.

Presents double-entry accounting as related to service and merchandising business. Covers accounting cycle, including journalizing, posting to the general ledger, preparation of financial statements, petty cash, bank reconciliations, combined journal, special journals and payroll. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 114. Financial Survival. 1 Credit.

Provides basic information and strategies to empower individuals to make positive decisions about funding their education and establishing control over their financial lives, leading to financial independence and reduced life stress. Introduces: funding college, budgeting, wise use of credit, controlling debt, basic financial planning, effective financial decision making, and avoiding financial mistakes and pitfalls. BA 114 and CG 114 are equivalent. Only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: (WR 90 and RD 90) or IRW 90 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 116. Microsoft Word for Workplace Communications. 4 Credits.

Introduces basic and intermediate Microsoft Word skills to create and edit professional documents such as letters, memos, and manuscripts. Covers the production of multi-page documents and the use of headers and footers. Includes the program's document enhancement tools. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 131. Introduction to Business Technology. 4 Credits.

Covers the use of information technology in business organizations. Includes introduction to hardware, software, databases, system development, and tools that businesses use for communication and collaboration. Explores the value of ethical conduct in the business environment and the impact of technology on firms, industry and society. Recommended: Basic computing skills, familiarity with word processing and presentation software. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 150. Intro to Entrepreneurship. 4 Credits.

Introduces the managerial practices of successful entrepreneurship in all types of organizations. Evaluates the business skills, leadership skills, traits, and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture. Reviews the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Examines entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and their impact on the economy. Considers recent trends in social entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement or instructor permission. Audit available.

BA 177. Payroll Accounting. 3 Credits.

Covers fundamental skills and basic knowledge in the area of business payroll. Focuses on payroll and personnel record keeping. Includes calculation of gross pay using various methods, Social Security and Medicare taxes, federal and state income taxes, and federal and state unemployment taxes. Covers journalizing and posting payroll entries, and completing various federal and state forms. Recommended: MTH 58 or MTH 60 and spreadsheet experience. Prerequisites: BA 111 or BA 211Z or instructor permission, (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 203. Introduction to International Business. 3 Credits.

Explores processes of international trade, whether the company is an importer, exporter, or a multinational firm. Forms a basis for further study and specialization in the international business field. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 205. Business Communication Using Technology. 4 Credits.

Focuses on using current technology to create, revise, and design business documents: letters, memos, e-mail, reports, minutes, simple instructions, and resumes. Incorporates the use of library and Internet resources to collect information. Includes oral presentations using technology presentation tools. Recommended: BA 101Z and WR 121Z, and computer literacy as demonstrated through completion of BA 131 or CAS 133. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 206. Management Fundamentals. 3 Credits.

Introduces business management theory, including the basic functions of planning, organizing, directing, leading, and controlling as well as factors contributing to change in current management approaches. Recommended: BA 101Z, Introduction to Business. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 207. Introduction to E-Commerce. 4 Credits.

Focuses on the three major driving forces that permeate all aspects of e-commerce: business development and strategy, technological innovations, and social and legal issues and impacts. Covers E-commerce technology infrastructure, business concepts, social issues and real world experiences. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 208. Introduction to Nonprofits & Philanthropy. 4 Credits.

Surveys the role of the nonprofit and voluntary organizations in American society including the history, theory and challenges of the third sector. Includes the Students4Giving service learning project where students serve as philanthropists to their local community. Recommend: BA 101Z. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 209. Introduction to Grant Writing. 4 Credits.

Covers identifying and evaluating appropriate funding sources, developing community relationships, and crafting funding proposals. Includes participating on a student team to work with a local non-profit agency to prepare a competitive grant proposal and/or strengthen the non-profit's grant-seeking efforts. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 211Z. Principles of Financial Accounting (BA211=BA211Z). 4 Credits.

Imparts an understanding of the purpose of accounting, common financial statement items, and the principles of internal controls. Focuses on recording the impact of economic events on account balances using U.S. Covers Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the creation and analysis of financial statements to aid in external decision making. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. BA 211 and BA 211Z are equivalent. Recommended: MTH 60. Prerequisites: BA 111, and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 212. Principles of Accounting II. 3 Credits.

Continues the presentation of fundamental issues begun in BA 211Z. Introduces statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis. Prerequisites: BA 211Z, and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 213Z. Principles of Managerial Accounting (BA213=BA213Z). 4 Credits.

Builds an understanding of the role of managerial accounting in a business, focusing on the development and use of information to evaluate production costs and operational performance in support of short- and long-term organizational decision-making. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. BA 213 and BA 213Z are equivalent. Prerequisite: BA 111 or BA 211Z. Audit available.

BA 216A. Data Analytics with Excel and Tableau. 4 Credits.

Explores the preparation, analysis and visualization of data using Excel and Tableau to design and create accurate performance workbooks, data models, and dashboards for industry professionals. Covers the examination and visualization of data by creating and formatting PivotTables and Pivot Charts. Analyzes data with business intelligence tools by retrieving, querying, and connecting information via Data Models. Includes the visualization and analyzation of Excel data in Tableau by creating Smart Dashboards containing map presentations, with 3D Maps and Chart types. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115, CIS 120 or BA 106. Audit available.

BA 218. Personal Finance. 4 Credits.

Explores the role of the consumer in our economy, problems of financing family and individual needs, including budgeting, banking relationships, borrowing, insurance, risk management, real estate, investing, portfolio management, retirement and personal taxes. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 222. Financial Management. 3 Credits.

Covers basic financial concepts and practices and includes analysis of company resources, types and sources of financing, forecasting and planning methods, and the roles of the money and capital markets. Recommended: BA 211Z, MTH 60. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 223. Principles of Marketing. 4 Credits.

Explores the importance of marketing activities on how a business delivers value. Covers how marketing strategy is used to deliver products, price, and communicate to customers. Provides an overview of current marketing topics and trends. Recommended: BA 101Z. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 224. Human Resource Management. 3 Credits.

Covers human behavior, employment, employee development, performance appraisal, wage and salary administration, employment and job rights, discipline and due process, and labor-management relations. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 226. Business Law I. 4 Credits.

Discusses fundamental concepts, principles, and rules of law that apply to business transactions. Includes the function and operation of the courts, alternative dispute resolution, torts, contract law, product liability, intellectual property, and recent developments in business law, such as cybercrime, social media and privacy. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 228. Computer Accounting Applications. 3 Credits.

Uses double-entry accounting in a fully integrated computerized general ledger software. Includes topics such as general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and inventory. Recommended: CIS 120 OR BA 216A. Prerequisites: BA 111 or BA 211Z or instructor permission, and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 234. International Marketing. 3 Credits.

Covers nature and concepts of international marketing including techniques for identifying potential markets and assessing uncontrollable elements such as economic, political and sociocultural environmental factors. International marketing strategies related to product/service, pricing, promotion and distribution are examined. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 235. Social Media Marketing. 4 Credits.

Covers the use of social networks and emerging media in marketing and the role of social media in developing corporate, institutional or brand identity. Prior completion of Principles of Marketing (BA 223) is recommended. Completion of Computers in Business (BA 131), Basic Computer Skills (CAS 133) or computer literacy recommended. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 236. Product Management and Branding. 4 Credits.

Covers practical implementation of product-centric projects including the role of the product manager, product concepts and theory, team building and management, cultural considerations and managing development and launch schedules. Includes coverage of communication topics specific to product introductions and the modern legal framework for products (e.g. intellectual property) and branding concepts. Requires team-based approach and practical implementation of plans using productivity and scheduling tools. Recommended: BA 223. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 238. Sales. 3 Credits.

Offers a blend of practicality and theory on industrial, commercial and retail sales. Demonstrates and practices basic sales techniques, explores communication and motivation as they relate to selling and examine the function of sales relative to the total marketing program. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 239. Advertising. 3 Credits.

Covers the basics of planning, creating, using, and placing advertising in the business world. Reviews entire field of advertising as basis for students who select advertising as a career or as an integral part of a marketing program. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 240. Nonprofit Financial Management and Accounting. 4 Credits.

Develops conceptual foundation underlying the financial management and accounting procedures, records and statements for non-profit organizations. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement, and BA 111 or BA 211Z or equivalent. Audit available.

BA 242. Introduction to Investments. 3 Credits.

Covers popular investment vehicles--what they are, how they can be utilized and the risk and return possibilities. Emphasizes stocks and bonds, mutual funds, options and real estate. Examines securities exchanges and the functions of the broker. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 60 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 249. Principles of Retailing and E-tailing. 3 Credits.

Covers analyzing target market, developing retail marketing mix elements, and reviewing store planning techniques used by retailers. Includes discussions of changing retailing environment and impact of government regulations. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 250. Small Business Management. 3 Credits.

Designed for students and prospective small business owners and managers. It emphasizes the general functions, procedures, and specific subject areas related to initiating, organizing, and operating a successful small business. It specifically prepares the student to develop a business plan for opening a business. Recommended: BA 101Z. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 255. Project Management - Business Environments. 4 Credits.

Showcases the evolving interpretation of project management by providing practical information useful to project managers from all disciplines. Includes project management topics: integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource management, communication, risk, and procurement management. This course is one of the Project Management series that includes CAS 220, MSD 279, and CIS 245. Recommended: BA 101Z, MSD 279, BA 250, and CAS 220. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 256. Income Tax. 3 Credits.

Introduces preparation of federal individual and sole proprietorship income tax returns. Provides brief overview of partnership and corporate returns. Audit available.

BA 260. Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management. 4 Credits.

Examines fundamentals of supply chain management and its role in the overall business operations strategy. Explores the business processes and activities of the supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, inventory management and logistics engineering. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 261. Global Logistics & Distribution. 4 Credits.

Examines practices for designing a logistical process, including coordinating the flow of goods, services, and information among worldwide members of a supply chain. Includes a comprehensive overview of transportation regulations, risk management, cost analysis, preparation of proper transportation and customs documentation, and distribution management. Audit available.

BA 262. Inventory & Material Management. 4 Credits.

Introduces concepts of inventory and material management to perform inventory calculations. Examines inventory and operational issues to minimize risks in order to maintain or increase competitive advantage in the marketplace. Covers topics of process management, forecasting, inventory management, storage, and lean inventory concepts. Audit available.

BA 263. Global Sourcing & Product Development. 3 Credits.

Examines global sourcing strategies in supply chain management within a global context. Includes contract administration, cost analysis, product development and supplier selections. Explores strategic sourcing concepts and principles in product and commodity sourcing as pursued by leading edge firms. Audit available.

BA 264. Production Planning. 3 Credits.

Examines implementation and management of production planning systems, including master production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity and inventory planning and production activity control. Explores contemporary approaches such as Just-In-Time, Kanban System, vendor management inventory, and the relationship of enterprise-level planning and control systems to the overall materials flow. Audit available.

BA 277. Professional Ethics in Business. 4 Credits.

Introduces ethics as an ongoing conversation about human relationships in business. Integrates ethics across all parts of business, including finance, accounting, and organizational behavior. Explores understanding how choices and actions affect themselves and others in business settings. Provides a framework for identifying, analyzing, and resolving ethical dilemmas encountered throughout working life. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement; and BA 101Z. Audit available.

BA 278. Eco-Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship. 4 Credits.

Introduces the social, economic and environmental pillars of sustainability, and social entrepreneurship within the business environment with a focus on global, domestic and internal business methods, practices and policies. Investigates sustainable business, social innovation and intrapreneurship evolution and trends. Includes opportunities to interact with local social entrepreneurs, analyze initiatives, and develop market-based solutions to social problems. Examines individual and corporate decision-making and best practices. Includes team projects and a community-based service learning experience. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 280A. Cooperative Education: Business Experience. 1-12 Credit.

Introduces relevant field experience in business environments in one of the following areas: accounting, bookkeeping, marketing, management, international business, advertising, banking, purchasing, investment, finance and customer services (sales or credit services). Explores career options. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credits. Recommended: Advising for internships in excess of 6 credits. Required: Completion of 12 BA credits. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

BA 280B. Cooperative Education: Business Experience - Seminar. 1 Credit.

Supplements on-the-job experience through feedback sessions, instruction in job-related areas, and linkages to the student's on-campus program. Co-requisite: BA 280A Prerequisite: Department permission required.

BA 281. Accounting Skills Review. 1 Credit.

Refreshes knowledge of the accounting cycle and deepens understanding of accounting. Includes an initial assessment and provides timely and accurate feedback on journal entries, ledger, adjusting entries, closing entries and financial statement presentation. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement, and BA 211Z.

BA 285. Human Relations-Organizations. 3 Credits.

Explores interactions in organizations by examining human perceptions, communications, small group dynamics and leadership. Includes dynamics of change, cultural diversity, substance abuse, work stress, ethics and social responsibility, and the challenges of globalization. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

BA 289. Marketing Capstone. 3 Credits.

Covers the development and presentation of a marketing plan in a team environment, drawing on concepts taught throughout the degree program. Focuses on the elements of planning, market research, development of positive team dynamics, and the practical application of marketing techniques. Recommended: Students should enroll in this course near the end of their degree program. Prerequisite: Department or instructor approval required.

BA 290. Basic Income Tax Preparation. 8 Credits.

Covers elements of basic tax preparation. Meets the statutory educational requirements for those wishing to be licensed income tax preparers in Oregon. Audit available.

BA 292. Accounting Capstone. 3 Credits.

Provides an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of entry-level skills used in the accounting workplace by drawing on concepts taught throughout the accounting degree and/or one-year certificate programs. Focuses on the elements of accounting principles, financial analysis, accounting software, professional communication, and ethical standards. Recommended: Students should enroll in this course near the end of their degree or certificate program. Prerequisite: BA 177, BA 211Z, and BA 228, and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement.

BA 295. Management Capstone. 2 Credits.

Covers the evaluation of business issues and managerial problems posed through case studies and drawing on concepts covered throughout the degree program. The management concepts of planning, organizing, leading/motivating, controlling, and management decision making will be applied to business situations. Recommended: students should enroll in this course near the end of their degree program. Prerequisite: Department or instructor approval required.