BUS 488: Business Policy Seminar

Goal: To familiarize the student with the integration of the functional areas of business through study and discussion of real organizational problems from the perspective of top-level management.
Content: Emphasis on the development of conceptual skills in management, marketing, and finance that require the student to approach decision-making and strategic planning in terms of the total impact on the organization. Creation of a portfolio and an online computer simulation are integral parts of BUS 488. Near the end of the course, students will also take the Comprehensive Business Test (CBT).
Prerequisite(s): ACC 201, ACC 202, BUS 106, BUS 303, BUS 310, BUS 315, BUS 318, ECO 102, ECO 104, and senior standing. Should be taken during the student’s final semester when all of these courses have been completed or are near completion.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate