BIS Degree

“Let me put it this way, there is nothing we do in this world that takes only one thought, or way of thinking, that ultimately achieves one or multiple goals that you have set. These goals can be for your family, your career, that sports car you always wanted, or that trip to Europe. You learn from your past, from your mistakes, and your achievements, and your next goal is derived from every accomplishment and failure you have been a part of. Everyone’s past, leads to their future, and every decision we make is derived from multiple feelings and experiences we have part of. I don’t care if you have a masters or a doctorate or you are some kind of “specialist.” In everything you do, you use multiple disciplines to obtain solutions to your everyday problems. I just happen to specialize in a multiple way of thinking.”

My two Concentration Areas

Communications

COM 100- Topics-oriented introduction to basic theories, dimensions, and concepts of human communicative interaction and behavior.

COM 225- Verbal and nonverbal communication in platform speaking. Discussion and practice in vocal and physical delivery and in purposeful organization and development of public communication.

COM 312- Theories and strategies of communication relevant to the management of conflicts and the conduct of negotiations.

COM 310- Explores communication issues in the development of personal relationships. Current topics concerning communication in friendship, romantic, and work relationships.

COM 317- Theories and strategies of communication relevant to the management of non-verbal quos and communications.

Business

FIN 380- Dynamic analysis of personal financial planning, including time value of money, stock and bond investment, and retirement and estate planning.

REA 380- Real estate for the student/consumer with an emphasis on the applied aspects of each area of real estate specialization. Not open to Real Estate majors.

MGT 380- Introduces the functions and applications of management in organizations, including controlling, decision making, leadership, motivation, planning, and social responsibility.

ECN 382- Applies economic analysis to managerial decision making. Market analysis in the context of the socio-legal environment.

ACC 394- Accounting and financial analysis, and accounting and financial analysis for small business

MKT 382- Introduction for nonbusiness majors to the communication process within marketing and advertising. Creation and presentation of an ad campaign.

BIS

BIS 301- Introduces concepts and methods of interdisciplinary study by critically examining anticipated 21st century work place and civic trends.

BIS 302- Explores interdisciplinary and integration as applied to various approaches of human inquiry. Lecture, seminar, discussion.

BIS 401- Applies interdisciplinary problem-solving skills in internships, service-learning, or research; may involve individual or group projects combining both concentrations. Business and Communications

BIS 402- Capstone course helps integrate classroom and experiential learning. Students choose among course topics that address their interests. Business and Communications