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Business & Entrepreneurship

Professors	C. Skran (Government, Edwin & Ruth West Professorship of Economics and Social Science, chair), T. Troy (Theatre Arts, J. Thomas and Julie E. Hurvis Professor of Theatre and Drama)
Associate professors	A. Galambos (Economics, Dwight and Marjorie Peterson Professor of Innovation) (on leave term(s) III), B. Pertl (Conservatory of Music)
Instructor	M. Clayville (Conservatory of Music, Instructor of Music)

The Business and Entrepreneurship (B & E) program harnesses the power of liberal arts education to prepare students for thoughtful leadership of and engagement with for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, and start-up ventures. Broadly speaking, “business” refers to the various aspects of managing the people and resources of an organization to meet the goals of the organization within a market framework, while "entrepreneurship" refers to taking initiative and creating positive change in the world through a start-up or in an existing entity.

The B & E program offers to distinct academic programs: 1) the Business & Entrepreneurship (BUEN) major; 2) the Interdisciplinary Area in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IA in I & E).

The BUEN major allows students to understand the role of business within society, develop depth within a chosen focus area related to business, and better prepare them for their lives after Lawrence. The BUEN major is for students who plan to continue into careers in for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations, both in the United States and globally.

Students begin the BUEN major with three introductory courses: 1) Business and Society (BUEN 100); 2) Introductory Economics (ECON 100); and 3) Fundamentals of Accounting (BUEN 120). Students then move on to an intermediate group of core courses that add breadth of both perspective and skills in accounting and financial management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

In addition, students take a course that helps them to understand business "for the greater good," a class that focuses on the ethical, environmental, and/or societal aspects of business in both theory and practice. This requirement asks students to think critically about the choices that confront businesses today and how businesses have, or have failed to, or could contribute to the greater good of our society.

The BUEN major further requires students to select a focus area (four additional courses) that provides their major with a deeper level of engagement and understanding. Students may currently select from: 1) Entrepreneurship; 2) Arts Entrepreneurship; 3) Business Analytics; 4) Global Business; 5) Natural Resource and Energy Management. Students may also self-design their own focus area, with approval of their advisor and the B & E director. Each focus area requires some courses that bridge business topics and skills from relevant disciplines.

The Experiential Learning requirement of the BUEN major helps to "learn by doing" in a non-classroom setting. There are a number of ways to fulfill this requirement (see below), but many students will opt for an off-campus internship between their junior and senior years.

The BUEN Senior Experience seminar (BUEN 600) emphasizes the benefits of blending the tools of business disciplines with multiple liberal arts perspectives on understanding business and its place, history, challenges, and promise in society. It furthers integrates the Experiential Learning requirement of the major so that students have both an understanding of business and entrepreneurship in theory and in practice.

Required for the major in Business and Entrepreneurship

The major in Business & Entrepreneurship requires the following courses:

Introductory level (3 courses):

BUEN 100 Business and Society

BUEN 120/I-E 120 Fundamentals of Accounting

ECON 100 Introductory Economics

Intermediate core (4 courses for breadth):

I-E 200 In Pursuit of Innovation or I-E 245/GOVT 248 Social Entrepreneurship

BUEN 220/I-E 220 Foundations of Financial Management

BUEN 250/I-E 250 Introduction to Marketing

Business and the Greater Good –– select one course from this list of options:

BUEN/HIST 307 History of Black Business in 20th Century America
BUEN/ETST 342 Workplace Diversity and Equity
BUEN 365 Ethical Issues in Business Today
BUEN 370/ECON 289 Natural Resource Governance
ENST/ECON/GOVT 151, Introduction to Environmental Policy
ENST/GOVT 270/GLST 271 Global Environmental Politics

Additional courses, including courses taken during off-campus study, may meet this requirement with approval of the advisor and Director of B & E.

Students should consult their academic advisor for the BUEN major or the Director of B & E to request approval for electives not listed for the focus areas.

Focus area (4 courses for depth) - select one area only:

Students who are pursuing the IA in I&E may not select the Entrepreneurship focus area of the BUEN major.
Courses may not count for more than one requirement category for the major.

Entrepreneurship

a. I-E 300 Entrepreneurial Ventures

b. 12-units of any I & E elective numbered 200 and above and any of the following:

BIOL 103 Biotechnology and Society
ECON 223 Quantitative Decision-Making
ECON 405,Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
FREN/BUEN 310 Professional Communication in the Francophone World
GOVT/BUEN 355 Models of Strategy and Leadership in Development

c. 6-units of any BUEN elective numbered 200 or above.

Arts Entrepreneurship

a. BUEN 150/MUEP 150 Introduction to Arts Management

b. I-E 280/MUSI 280 Entrepreneurial Musician

c. 6-units of Arts Entrepreneurship electives selected in consultation with the advisor for this area.

d. 6-units of any BUEN elective numbered 200 or above.

Business Analytics

a. ECON 223 Quantitative Decision Making

b. STAT 255 Statistics for Data Science

c. 6-units of Business Analytics electives from the following list:

BUEN 424/ECON 224 Quantitative Decision-Making 2
ECON 226 Sports Economics & Analytics
ECON 380 Econometrics
STAT 205 Data-Scientific Programming
STAT 208 Statistical Machine Learning

d. 6-units of any BUEN elective numbered 200 or above.

Global Business

a. BUEN 350 Global Business

b. One elective on communication drawn from the following list:

FREN 310/BUEN 310 Professional Communication Francophone World
SPAN 360/BUEN/I-E 315 Introduction to Spanish for Business
LING 200 Intercultural Communication

c. One elective drawn from the following list:

ECON 205/GLST 207 Introduction to International Economics
GLST 100 Introduction to Global Studies
GOVT/GLST 140 Introduction to International Relations
GOVT 275/ECON 202 Global Economic Relations

d. 6-units of Global Business electives from the following list:

BUEN 240 Business Ethnography
ECON 200/GOVT 276 Global Development
ECON/GOVT 203 Latin American Economic Development
ECON 215 Comparative Economic Systems
GER 248/BUEN 248 or GER 448/BUEN 448 Business and Society in Germany
GLST 291 Field Experience in Global Studies
GOVT 245/GLST 246 Comparative Politics of Less-Developed Countries
GOVT 260 European Democracies
GOVT/GLST 340 Theory of International Relations
GOVT/BUEN/I&E/GLST 401/ECON 206/ENST 311 Field Experience in Development
HIST/EAST/GLST 105 Cross-Cultural Interactions Along the Silk Road, 200 BCD-1400 CE
HIST 360/BUEN/I&E 358/EAST 420, Contemporary China, 1949-2000
MUCO/GLST 492 Music and Globalization
RLST/GLST 245 Apple, Google, Facebook
RLST/GLST 252 Colonialism and Global Structures

Natural Resource and Energy Management

a. BUEN 370/ECON 289 Natural Resource Governance

b. ECON 285 Natural Resource and Energy Economics

c. 6-units of Natural Resource and Energy Management electives from the following list:

BIOL 103 Biotechnology and Society
CHEM/ENST 112 Energy, Technology, and Environment
ECON 223 Quantitative Decision-Making
ECON 225 Intro to Game Theory
ECON/ENST 280,Environmental Economics
ENST 235/GEOS 214 Climate and Climate Change
GEOS 125 Natural Hazards
GEOS 210/ENST 230 History of Land and Earth
GOVT 380 Intro to Public Policy
HIST/ENST 355 History of the American Environment

d. 6-units of any BUEN electives numbered 200 or above

Self-designed Focus Area

Students have the option of working with their advisor to propose a set of courses with an explanation of how these courses would result in a coherent focus area in the BUEN major. Students interested in doing this should plan with their advisor and consult the director of B & E before beginning their junior year at Lawrence or, for transfer students, in their first year at Lawrence. The Self-designed focus area must be approved both by the advisor and the Director of B & E

Experiential Learning Requirement:

BUEN 594 Experiential Learning and Professional Preparation

In addition to completing BUEN 594, all students are required to do an experiential learning component, which can be fulfilled in one of the following ways:

a. Internship, not-for-credit, usually taken in the summer after the junior year

b. BUEN 595 Internship in Business & Entrepreneurship, for-credit, taken during the academic year under the direction of a faculty supervisor

c. Internship, for-credit, taking during an off-campus program, such as that offered at the London Centre

d. Practicum, including BUEN 396 Practicum in Business & Entrepreneurship, BUEN 597 Practicum in Business & Entrepreneurship, I-E/THAR 255 Start-Up Theatre. Other practicum options may be accepted with the approval of the Director of B & E.

e. BUEN 401/I-E 401 Field Experience in Development (includes two, 3-unit courses plus a travel component)

f. Shadowing experience with a for-profit or not-for profit business organization

Approval of the Experiential Learning Requirement is done in consultation with the academic advisor and Director of Business & Entrepreneurship.

Senior Experience:

BUEN 600, Senior Experience seminar (3 units)

Additional information:

Transfer students planning to major in BUEN should consult their advisor at an early date to develop a program for completing the major in a timely fashion.

The BUEN major encourages its students to make full use of the programs and opportunities offered by Lawrence University, including study abroad exploration. Students should consult the office of Off-Campus programs, their advisor, or the Director of B & E for more information on the programs best suited for their interests and needs.

Senior Experience in Business and Entrepreneurship

The Senior Experience seminar (BUEN 600) provides a bookend to the introductory Business and Society course. Through readings, discussions, and guest speakers, students will consider diverse topics related to contemporary business and entrepreneurship. The Senior Experience seminar also provides a structure for students to reflect on their learning in the major, including the experiential component, and to connect those experiences to their future career plans, goals, and aspirations.

Courses - Business and Entrepreneurship

BUEN 100: Business & Society

This course introduces students to a critical examination of the ways in which business intersects with society. The course will begin with an overview of business structures and concepts. It may include topics such as regulations and government, sustainability, managing people, and data and decision-making. This course emphasizes business in local communities. In class, students will engage in lecture as well as discussion. Students will complete a mixture of short assignments, exams, and projects.

BUEN 120: Fundamentals of Accounting

This course will introduce students to the fundaments of financial accounting and managerial accounting. The course will introduce balance sheets, income statements and cashflow statements and how to communicate financial information to external audiences, as well as ratio analysis and internal financial reporting frameworks for organizational decision making. Through the course, students will learn the ethical principles that should guide accounting practices, including those use by the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

BUEN 150: Introduction to Arts Management

This class will introduce students to the skills, knowledge, and passion required for a career in arts management and non-profit arts leadership. Lectures, projects, and presentations will address topics including programming, marketing, fundraising, finance, crisis management, arts advocacy, community engagement, and board management. Field trips to local arts organizations and visits from arts professionals will provide networking opportunities and enable students to explore career paths. Students will engage with the challenges facing the arts industry, including the urgent need to diversify organizations and programming and to increase audiences and support for the arts.

BUEN 191: Directed Study in Business & Entrepreneurship

BUEN 205: Collaboration and Communication for Business

This course introduces methods for interacting and speaking confidently with co-workers and clients in for- profit and not-for-profit environments. Emphasizing effective performance skills, the class will offer practice, and assess each student's ability to lead team-building activities, encourage productive group discussion, and create and execute a "pitch". Students will demonstrate their ability to structure and present persuasive speaking for addressing boards, collaborators, and potential customers. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing

BUEN 211: The Business of Literature

BUEN 215: Art & Money: The Strange Aesthetics and Peculiar Economics of the Contemporary Art World

BUEN 220: Foundations of Financial Management

This course will build on Fundamentals of Accounting and introduce students to further topics in managerial accounting and to financial management. Students will learn commonly used frameworks that allow people to identify, measure, analyze and interpret accounting and financial information for the purposes of internal decision-making. The course will cover key concepts that are used to provide greater understanding of the operations of an organization, including margin analysis, constraint analysis, and capital budgeting, as well as trend analysis. Students will also be exposed to ethical considerations that relate to accounting practices. PREREQUISITES: Fundamentals of Accounting (BUEN 120)

BUEN 221: Money and Banking

BUEN 235: Operations and Supply Chain Management

BUEN 240: Business Ethnography

Explores how scholars, corporate researchers, businesses, and entrepreneurs use ethnographic methodologies developed in anthropology like observation, participant-observation, conversation, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and user-experience research. Business Ethnography topics include why business ethnography, organizational culture and intercultural communication, cultures of doing business, how business anthropologists contribute to design, cultures of consumption, marketing, and practical and ethical guidelines for doing ethnography in the world of business. PREREQUISITES: BUEN 100 or ANTH 110 or instructor approval

BUEN 248: Business and Society in Germany

The course offers an overview of important areas of business in Germany in a critical context that recognizes the diversity of the country. It prompts students to critically examine how business and business practices are impacted by social values, global events, national standards, and the relationships between diverse social and socioeconomic communities all within Germany's system of social market economy. Course is taught in English. Not open to students who have previously received or need to receive credit for GER 448 or BUEN 448.

BUEN 250: Introduction to Marketing

Students will receive a broad introduction to marketing and marketing concepts such as marketing orientations and frameworks; branding; how to price, promote, and distribute goods and services; and market research and analysis. The course emphasizes critical thinking through the debate and discussion of broader moral, sociocultural, and political aspects of the marketing process and the study of marketing from the perspective of the consumers and other stakeholders rather than strictly from the perspective of the firm. Students will gain exposure to the theoretical basis for the increasingly widespread application of technology. Throughout the course, social and emotional judgment and independent thinking are stressed. PREREQUISITES: BUEN 100 and sophomore standing OR approval of instructor

BUEN 252: History of American Consumerism

This class examines how twentieth-century Americans came to define the "good life" through consumerism. We will examine the transformative effects of department stores, nationally advertised brand-name goods, mass-produced cars, and suburbs. Students will engage in a critical examination of both celebrations and critiques of mass consumption and abundance, to understand how we've been sold the "American dream" while exploring how Americans have sought alternatives. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore Standing

BUEN 260: Apple, Google, Facebook

BUEN 270: Business Law

The legal system is the framework that enables business to operate and also provides the boundaries and guardrails for business. An understanding of the law is not only essential in business, but it is also the context in which important ethical questions about the place of business in society are raised and resolved. This course will introduce students to the basic principles underlying the legal system and to areas of law that are particularly relevant in a business environment. Building on these foundations, students will engage with the normative, ethical questions that arise in law. The course will be taught through a combination of lecture and case discussions. There will be special focus on the development of skills of analytical reasoning, argumentation, negotiation, and persuasion. PREREQUISITES: BUEN 100 OR GOVT 110 AND sophomore standing

BUEN 295: Topics in Business and Entrepreneurship

This course explores a variety of topics relating to business and entrepreneurship that are not addressed in regular program offerings. Possible areas for exploration will include business strategy, specialized finance courses, business and culture, non-profit management, government regulation of business, and human resources. Topics courses will be taught on the lecture/discussion model, with opportunity for team-based work. Assessment will be based on exams, papers, presentations, and group projects. The course may be repeated when the topic is different. PREREQUISITES: BUEN 100 and sophomore standing OR consent of instructor

BUEN 307: History of Black Business

This course focuses on the history of African-American entrepreneurship, the American Civil Rights movement, and legal history relevant to Black business development. The course begins with a discussion of the African origins of Black business, follows the trajectory of African American entrepreneurship in the United States to the Civil Rights movement, and closes with the emergence of the superstar Black athlete as an entrepreneur and the Hip Hop Superstar as an entrepreneur in late 20th century America. The course will conclude with a discussion of present-day laws and legal decisions impacting African-American entrepreneurship. (NA) PREREQUISITES: One college history course or AP credit in history or sophomore standing.

BUEN 310: Professional Communication in the Francophone World

This course introduces basic concepts, specialized vocabulary, best practices, cultural differences, and current issues in French-speaking professional environments. Primary sources (e.g, films, job postings, professional communiqués, newspaper/magazine articles, podcasts) promote understanding of cultural expectations and differences necessary for professional success. The course is taught entirely in French, so students work to improve written, spoken, reading, and listening proficiency. Students also research and present a specialized project on a professional topic of their disciplinary choosing. PREREQUISITES: FREN 202 or instructor approval

BUEN 315: Introduction to Spanish for Business

This course is designed as an introduction to the Spanish-speaking business world. Students will acquire a solid foundation in the vocabulary and modes of communication needed to successfully interact with different types of businesses. Students will also explore the cultural and geographic aspects of the Spanish-speaking business worlds in Latin America, Spain, and in the Latinx communities in the United States. The course will be conducted as a seminar, with oral and written activities, exams, and projects. PREREQUISITES: Spanish 202 OR Spanish 204 OR equivalent OR Consent of instructor

BUEN 325: Investments

BUEN 342: Workplace Diversity and Equity

This course will critically examine diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices in the workplace as part of a longer history of public relation campaigns adopted by businesses to improve their public image. We will learn about DEIB initiatives, investigate the importance of entrepreneurship to communities of color; explore how organizations aim to support diverse groups; examine efforts to recruit and retain workers from underrepresented groups; analyze case studies of commodity activism designed to attract consumers; and talk to local business owners about the ways their own diverse identity and/or their DEIB initiatives have impacted the workplaces they manage. Students will have the opportunity to participate in community engaged learning by engaging with a number of local business owners, DEIB practitioners, consultants, and experts in the field.

BUEN 350: Global Business

Students will learn about the challenges that multinational corporations face in interacting with governments and non-governmental organizations globally. Topics will include regulatory frameworks, cultural diversity, international political economy, cross-border operations, and corporate social responsibility. Particular attention will be paid to the challenges of "doing business' in a global environment. The course will follow the lecture/discussion model and assessment will be based on exams and a group project. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 and sophomore standing OR consent of instructor

BUEN 355: Models of Strategy & Leadership

An analysis of leadership in a variety of organizations, with examples drawn from politics and business. The course develops a theoretical view of leadership as a response to group dilemmas inherent in coordinating actions, eliciting effort, and developing information within organizations. Students will apply and evaluate course ideas through readings, encounters with guest speakers, and participation in case-study simulations. PREREQUISITES: BUEN 100 OR any social science course AND sophomore standing

BUEN 358: Contemporary China, 1949-2000

BUEN 360: Management & Leadership

The course is designed to integrate theory with real world applications to help students learn to effectively lead and manage a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial organization. The course requires a term-long team-based problem-solving real-world project using the STEPS process. Topics for discussion include: Entrepreneurial Leaders/Managers; Leading Teams; Strategic Management; Creative Problem-Solving & Decision Making; Ethics & Social Responsibility; Developing Workplace Culture & Managing Change; Communications Across the Organization; Human Resource Management; Conflict Resolution, and Emotional Intelligence. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 AND I & E 110 OR BUEN 120/I & E 120 OR Consent of Instructor

BUEN 361: Sport Management

The course is designed to explore definitions of sport management and the nature and scope of the sports industry. Students will learn theories of management, leadership, and organizational behavior and then apply them to various segments of the industry. A key aspect of the course will be understanding ethical, legal, and diversity issues that impact sport management. Students will further learn to work effectively and efficiently as a team and learn other skills that will support career paths in the sport management field. Students will have opportunities to learn, collaborate, and network with guest speakers with professional experience in sport management and with a term-long project. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 and BUEN 100 or Junior standing

BUEN 365: Ethical Issues in Business Today

Students will engage with how ethics, values, and business practices influence each other in contemporary society. Through writing about and discussing ethical dilemmas and conflicting values, students will learn about classic frameworks for thinking about these issues, and they may also refine their own value systems. Readings and cases will present conflicting views on capitalism, business, and the role of ethics, and will thus invite a variety of viewpoints. The course will feature business leaders as guest speakers who will bring real world case studies into the classroom. PREREQUISITES: At least one introductory course in BUEN and sophomore standing

BUEN 369: Sustainable Management

This course will help students to understand responsible and sustainable management by focusing on leading, building, maintaining, and measuring the value of knowledge management systems for sustainability. Students will learn values related to sustainability, its impact on day-to-day operations, its role within a specific functional area and across business units, and its social impact. The course will include lectures, case studies, guest speakers and discussions. PREREQUISITES: BUEN 100 or ENST 151 AND sophomore standing

BUEN 370: Natural Resource Governance

This course explores the theory and practice of natural resource governance across five interconnected focus areas: the pivotal role of governance in the clean energy transition, the influence of politics, power, and state capture, the critical role of investors and investment, the potential repression of civil society, and the interplay between international and local actors. Special attention is given to corporate social responsibility and how it shapes the prioritization of stakeholder interests. The course will be based on a lecture/discussion model and include a group project. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 AND sophomore standing OR Consent of Instructor

BUEN 373: Organizational Development (with laboratory)

This course enables students to examine the needs driving organizational development and change management interventions in various contexts. Students explore the history, research, and theoretical models of systems and change, as well as trends, ethical considerations, and best practices. A focus is placed on the integration of assessment methodology, strategic planning, and program deployment that facilitate organizational change, resulting in agility, effectiveness, and sustainable processes. PREREQUISITES: PSYC 100, BUEN 100 or instructor approval

BUEN 390: Tutorial in Business & Entrepreneurship

BUEN 391: Directed Study in Business & Entrepreneurship

BUEN 395: Internship in BUEN

Internship at a for-profit or not-for profit business organization or with an entrepreneurial enterprise, conducted under the directorship of a faculty instructor. Assessment may include a written or oral report on the experience. Students may take BUEN 395 (internship at an intermediate level) without first taking BUEN 594, Experiential Learning and Professional Development. . PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form in consultation with the instructor.

BUEN 396: Practicum in Business and Entrepreneurship

An opportunity for students to gain practical experience with business and entrepreneurship in the context of a for-profit or not-for-profit organization, an ongoing student venture (e.g., Student Consultants, KidsGive), or a startup venture. The academic component of the internship includes guest speakers and guidance provided by the faculty leader. Course grades are based on participation in and completion of a group project. Course is repeatable for up to 6 units. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing

BUEN 399: Independent Study in Business & Entrepreneurship

BUEN 401: Field Experience in Development

BUEN 420: Advanced Financial Management

Today's students are tomorrow's business, government, and non-profit leaders, and it is essential that they understand financial statement analysis. This class will provide students the framework for analyzing a company and its competitors past performance, estimating future performance, and valuing equity. The course integrates key concepts from finance, accounting, economics, and business strategy and applies them to financial problem-solving and decision-making. PREREQUISITES: BUEN 120, BUEN 220 and Junior Standing

BUEN 424: Quantitative Decision-Making 2

QDM2 picks up where QDM leaves off, asking students to create solutions more autonomously and examining more complex decision problems. For example, we may examine nonlinear optimization with multiple decision variables and more complex decision-making under uncertainty, including the use of simulation models, probability distributions, and Bayes Rule. Many assignments and exams will be completed using Excel, building on the Excel skills developed in QDM. PREREQUISITES: Econ 223 and STAT 255, or Econ 223 and instructor approval

BUEN 440: The Business of You

In this course students are challenged to view themselves as a constantly evolving business, each day looking to do more and grow more. Students will learn to create flexible, incremental plans, develop supportive networks, and learn about topics such as marketing basics, performance psychology, and managing risk. Exercises and guest speakers will focus on skills such as interviewing, creating and refining resumes and CVS, and networking. May not be taken for credit if already have credit for UNIC 295. PREREQUISITES: I & E 200 OR BUEN 100 OR at least one course in the BUEN Entrepreneurship focus area

BUEN 444: Political Economy of Regulation

BUEN 448: Business and Society in Germany (In English)

The course offers a critical engagement with important areas of business in German in a transnational context that recognizes the country's diversity. Students examine how business practices are impacted by social values, global events, national standards, and the relationships between diverse social and socioeconomic communities all within Germany's system of social market economy. This course level is intended for students with proficiency in the German language. Students without German language proficiency should enroll in GER 248. Course language is in English, but all assignments are submitted in German. Not open to students who have previously received credit for BUEN 248 or GER 248. PREREQUISITES: GER 312

BUEN 450: Organizational Economics

Even in a “market” economy, the preponderance of economic activity is carried out through firms and other organizations. The course examines economic theories of the firm, and explores some of the canonical questions, such as why are there firms, how the separation of ownership and control of a firm shapes decision making, what determines the boundary between organizations and markets (e.g., make-or-buy decisions), what types of firms are most innovative, and how new technologies affect organizational structure. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300 or GOVT 271

BUEN 451: Marketing Promotions & Advertising

BUEN 455: Sport Marketing

BUEN 495: Advanced Topics in Business & Entrepreneurship

This course explores a variety of specialized topics relating to business and entrepreneurship that are not addressed in the regular program offerings. Topics covered in this course will add depth to the BUEN curriculum. Possible areas for exploration will include consulting, business strategy, specialized finance courses, business and culture, non-profit management and human resources. Topics courses will be taught on the lecture/discussion model, with opportunity for team-based work. Assessment will be based on exams, papers, presentations, and group projects. The course may be repeated when the topic is different. PREREQUISITES: BUEN 100 (or equivalent) AND junior standing OR consent of instructor

BUEN 590: Tutorial in Business & Entrepreneurship

BUEN 591: Directed Study in Business & Entrepreneurship

BUEN 594: Experiential Learning and Professional Preparation

This course will help students to prepare professionally for their experiential learning experience, including internships, study abroad, and/or an on-campus practicum. Topics to be covered include: What is experiential learning and how is it different from learning in a traditional classroom setting? What skills, techniques, and mindsets maximize one's learning in different kinds of workplaces? How can one develop the capacity to tolerate ambiguity, acquire new intellectual capabilities, and thrive in multi-cultural teams? The course will primarily be based on the discussion model, including readings and presentations from guest speakers. PREREQUISITES: BUEN majors with at least sophomore standing

BUEN 595: Internship in BUEN

Internship at a for-profit or not-for-profit business organization or with an entrepreneurial enterprise, conducted under the directorship of a faculty instructor. Assessment may include a written or oral report on the experience. Students signing up for BUEN 595 must have completed BUEN 594, Experiential learning and Professional Preparation, OR be concurrently enrolled. PREREQUISITES: To register students must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with the approval of the faculty instructor, and have taken BUEN 594.

BUEN 596: Career Exploration and Development

BUEN 597: Practicum in Business and Entrepreneurship

An opportunity for students to gain practical experience with business and entrepreneurship in the context of a for-profit or not-for-profit organization, an ongoing student venture (e.g., Student Consultants, KidsGive), or a startup venture. The academic component of the internship includes guest speakers and guidance provided by the faculty leader. Course grades are based on participation in and completion of a group project. Course is repeatable up to a maximum of 6 units. PREREQUISITES: BUEN 396 or consent of instructor

BUEN 599: Independent Study in Business & Entrepreneurship

BUEN 600: Senior Experience in Business & Entrepreneurship

Students will reflect on their learning in the BUEN major and use that as the foundation for imagining and designing their professional lives after graduation. Through readings, discussions, and guest speakers, students will engage in exercises that encourage exploration. Students will connect their experiential learning to their coursework and career plans through a reflection assignment. Guest speakers, including alumni, will share their insights on career paths, lifelong learning, and how personal values shape career choices. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing

BUEN 690: Tutorial in Business & Entrepreneurship

BUEN 695: Internship in BUEN

Internship at a for-profit or not-for profit business organization or with an entrepreneurial enterprise, conducted under the directorship of a faculty instructor. Assessment may include a written or oral report on the experience. Students signing up for BUEN 595 or BUEN 695 should be taking or have previously taken BUEN 594, Experiential Learning and Professional Development. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form in consultation with the instructor.