Business Administration 135
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52:135:101
Business Essentials (3)
Assists students in understanding how the components of the business curriculum fit together to form a cohesive whole, and how the curriculum fits within their professional development, their profession, the economy, and society as a whole. Students will also build skills in writing, speaking, networking, manners, and the consideration of others. The course will create an understanding and appreciation of capitalism and how it promotes the creation of wealth, provision of needed goods and services, advancement of the arts and sciences, and the freedom of individuals. In addition, this course will build skills necessary to succeed in a university environment, such as time management, study skills, critical thinking skills, and how to learn independently. Students will also learn basic research skills. Finally, the seminar should help create a bond between students, and also with the university, through team projects, case studies, and on-campus social organizations.
Prerequisite: Special permission number required.
For first-year students in the Business School (school 52) and prebusiness majors (006) in schools 50 (Camden College of Arts and Sciences) and 64 (University College–Camden).
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52:135:201
Introduction to Business Computing (3)
Introduction to computers and information technology, with an emphasis on personal computers and their applications. Understanding of and hands-on experience with application software including word processors, spreadsheets, database systems, electronic mail, and web browsers. Introductory problem solving and computer programming.
Prerequisite: No math deficiency.
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52:135:250
Business Communications (W) (3)
Business Communications is the study of spoken and written communication in business. Planning, composing, and carrying out communications with employees, management, stockholders, customers, the general public, and government entities. Approximately one-half of the course involves written communication and one-half involves spoken communication. A working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., MS Word, MS PowerPoint) is strongly recommended.
Prerequisite: 50:350:102. (Restricted to majors 006, 010, 390, 533, 620, 630.)
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52:135:310
Raising Capital for Entrepreneurs (3)
Discusses how to raise initial capital and evaluates the trade-offs among alternative financing sources over a company's life. Topics include Angel Investors, private placements, venture capital, junk bonds, initial public offerings (IPO's), and related management issues.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in School of Business (52) and have earned 30 credits.
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52:135:499
Business Leader Development Program (BLDP) Seminar (3)
Various business topics are explored and presented in a seminar setting. A seminar on a different topic will be offered each semester and will rotate among the disciplines of accounting, finance, human resource management, management, and marketing. Approximately one-half of the seminar meetings will consist of outside speakers from the business community who have knowledge and expertise in that semester's topic. Seminar participants will be given opportunities to interact and network with these business leaders. Seminar size is limited to 15 students. Please see the BLDP website for further information, for past and upcoming seminar topics, and application information: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/BLDP/default.asp.
Prerequisite: Admission to seminar is by application only. Application deadlines are typically late March for fall semester and late October for spring semester.
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