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BUS Business Courses at Global Campus

The starting point for business students hoping to advance in competitive and constantly evolving industries. These undergraduate and graduate courses are the foundation of several of the University of Arizona Global Campus business degree programs, including Bachelor of Arts in Consumer and Family Financial Services, Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship, and Master of Business Administration (MBA). These classes cover a variety of topics that can be applied to nearly every career field.


BUS Business Class Descriptions and Credit Information

BUS 114 Principles of Supervision

3 Credits

This course studies the principles and activities of supervising and motivating personnel in a variety of organizational contexts. Students are introduced to the functions of management, including planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. Emphasis will be placed on the human interaction in supervision.

BUS 117 Introduction to Organizational Dynamics

3 Credits

This course is a study of organizational behavior, its theories, and how individual, group, and organizational actions impact organizational effectiveness. Students compare the influences of individual, team, and organizational actions on organizational dynamics. The course will also enable students to develop strategies for efficient and productive management of each type of behavior.

BUS 119 Principles of Personal & Organizational Leadership

3 Credits

This course introduces the fundamental principles of leadership, leadership theories, and skill development, beginning with the distinction between management and leadership. Students will learn and apply leadership theories through self-assessment and self-reflection on their own leadership styles while applying them to organizations on a wide range of topics. The importance of  diversity and inclusion, along with factors directly related to ethical leadership will be examined. Cultural dynamics,  organizational politics, and managing change in crisis as part of strategic leadership and high-performing organizations will be explored and evaluated.
 

BUS 201 Principles of Management

3 Credits

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and challenges of modern management and organizational dynamics. It explores leadership, decision-making, and the integration of individual, organizational, and societal goals. Emphasis is placed on understanding how managers can navigate change, leverage technology, and create sustainable, inclusive, and adaptive organizational cultures. Please note: students who have successfully completed BUS 201 prior to 5/27/2025 will be waived from MGT 330.

BUS 215 Personal Financial Management

3 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the field of personal financial management and planning, focusing on the tools individuals and families employ to manage their financial affairs.

BUS 225 Business in Film

3 Credits

This course examines the application of business and literacy concepts and theories through the lens of business people in film. Different approaches to analyzing film structure will be utilized. Students will learn key business behaviors and techniques related to leadership, management, ethics, and entrepreneurship.

BUS 250 Corporate & Social Responsibility

3 Credits

This course explores Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainable practices, and the emerging area of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) in business and society, while emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement, ethical governance, and responsible decision-making. It examines the interconnectedness of sustainable business practices, purpose driven initiatives, and the role of leadership in fostering positive change in today’s world. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of how business can effectively integrate CSR and sustainability into their operational strategies, promoting ethical practices and contributing to the global drive for a more sustainable and responsible future.

BUS 303 Human Resource Management

3 Credits

An introduction to the field of human resource management. Topics to be discussed include 
communication, motivation, and management of personnel. The course will include a review of current standards and practices as well as the legal environment as it pertains to the human resource field.

BUS 307 Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques

3 Credits

A survey of relevant quantitative techniques commonly used in accounting, business, and information systems. Topics will vary but, typically, elementary probability theory and applications, decision theory, and linear programming are included. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of Quantitative Reasoning Core Competency.

BUS 308 Statistics for Managers

3 Credits

This course is a conceptual introduction to the field of statistics and its many applications in descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and regression analysis for business administration students with an emphasis on Excel’s tools for statistical analysis. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of Quantitative Reasoning Core Competency.

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