Courses

BUAN 399 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICS   1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Designates new or occasional course material that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. This course addresses a timely topic, consistent with an instructors' particular interest.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

RE 310 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students interested in careers in managing real estate an understanding of how to identify properties, analyze real estate investments understand and negotiate leases and develop a marketing plan. Property management is covered in detail including how to work with tenants. Basic legal, risk management and economic considerations are discussed. Prerequisites: RE 301, FN 215, BUAN 210. Prerequisite: Take FN-215 BUAN-210 RE-301
Offered: As Needed All Years

RE 301 FOUNDATIONS OF REAL ESTATE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students interested in careers in managing real estate an understanding of how to identify properties, analyze real estate investments understand and negotiate leases and develop a marketing plan. Property management is covered in detail including how to work with tenants. Basic legal, risk management and economic considerations are discussed. Prerequisite is FN 215. Prerequisite: Take FN-215
Offered: All Semesters All Years

BUAN 390 ANALYTICS INTERNSHIP   3.0-9.0 Credit(s)
The internship is focused on developing job search, interviewing, and career assessment skills while providing practical experience. Students work with a faculty advisor and the career development office to write a resume, search for and obtain an internship, and work for a minimum of 120 hours. The internship introduces students to the opportunities and rigors of the business environment. Upon completion, students work with the supervisor and faculty advisor to reassess skills and career development plans. Prerequisite: Take BU-296
Offered: As Needed All Years

RE 391 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN REAL ESTATE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students pursuing the minor in real estate to earn credit for work experience, licenses earned and other forms of experiential learning.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

PO 313 EAST ASIAN POLITICS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the political systems, governance, and international relations of key countries in East Asia, including China, Japan, and the Koreas. The course examines historical legacies, contemporary political dynamics, and the region's global impact, with a focus on issues like development, authoritarianism, and regional security.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

FN 352 CORPORATE FINANCE   3.0 Credit(s)
Corporate Finance expands upon the principles and techniques of financial management to apply the concepts of the maximization of firm value, the time value of money, marginal cash flow analysis; financial forecasting, valuation capital budgeting, the determination of the costs of capital, and optimal capital structure. Prerequisite: Take FN-215 and BUAN-210
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

FN 440 FINANCIAL MODELING   3.0 Credit(s)
Students develop financial modeling skills using Microsoft Excel. We introduce best practice modeling principles and provide applications to four common career tracks in finance: private wealth management, investment management, corporate finance and banking. Heavy use of case studies. Prerequisite: Take FN-215 and BUAN-210
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

PS 315 DEATH & DYING   3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the psychological dimensions of death and dying while fostering an appreciation for life. It emphasizes how individuals perceive and cope with mortality and discover meaning in their lives. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

MGT 385 PROJECT MANAGEMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces the processes, methods, techniques, and tools used to manage projects to achieve organizational goals. The course covers a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. Students will also learn project management software that can be applied in various organizational settings.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

MA 397 INTERNSHIP IN MATHEMATICS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is an opportunity for mathematics majors, primarily those in the actuarial or data science tracks, to get practical experience in their field. This culminating course integrates theory and practice with a supervised placement of at least 120 hours at a business or organization that makes use of advanced mathematical concepts. Students will complete a paper and give a presentation on the advanced mathematical concepts used in their placement.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

PO 320 PHILANTHROPY AND SOC ENTREPRENEURSHIP   3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the world of philanthropy and social entrepreneurship, focusing on how people and organizations make a positive difference in society. Students will learn about nonprofit organizations, fundraising, and why individuals choose to help others, while also exploring how innovative business ideas can solve social problems. Through discussions, case studies, and hands-on projects, students will develop their own ideas for addressing important social challenges.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

AI 400 APPLIED AI CAPSTONE   3.0 Credit(s)
In this capstone course, students will work in teams based on their majors and professional interests to develop AI solutions for real-world challenges. These challenges include developing entrepreneurial plans, developing internal solutions for the University, or partnering with external firms, agencies, schools, hospitals, or non-profits, to address specific industry-related problems using AI technologies. Students will apply the knowledge and skills from previous coursework to deliver practical & impactful solutions. This course provides an opportunity to showcase expertise in a focused area while working directly with clients in a professional setting. Prerequisite: Take AI-100 AI-201 PH-268 PO-336
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

PO 336 THE POLITICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the evolving relationship between Artificial Intelligence and politics, analyzing how AI technologies shape governance, policy, and international relations while also considering their ethical, social, and economic implications. Through case studies, theoretical readings, and policy analysis, students will explore AI's impact on political institutions, global power structures, and civic engagement, gaining the knowledge to assess and influence AI-related policies and governance frameworks.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

BI 372 ECOLOGY OF THE FUTURE   3.0 Credit(s)
Ecology more than any other discipline of biology is obsessed with predicting the future. This course delves into this obsession by examining 1) how we can leverage the details of biology to predict the future of ecosystems and our planet, and 2) why these attempts so often fail. This will involve a survey of topics including population models, ecological filters, functional traits, community networks, and carbon sequestration. The two co-requisite courses (BI372 lecture and BI373 lab) are worth a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Take BI-202 BI-204
Offered: As Needed Even Academic Years