College of Business
The College of Business offers the following under the supervision and jurisdiction of the college. The programs include:
- International Business (also listed in Interdisciplinary)
- International Business (Non-Business Majors) (also listed in Interdisciplinary)
- Business Administration
- Business of Health Care Administration for Business Majors (also listed in Department of Economics and Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services)
- Business of Health Care Administration for Non-Business Majors (also listed in Department of Economics and Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services)
- International Business, Culture, and Language (also listed in Department of Languages and Literatures)
Note: Students majoring in Business Teaching must satisfy the College of Business admission requirements before they can officially declare their major. A copy of the Admission, Retention, and Graduation Policy may be obtained from UNIBusiness Advising in the College of Business or at
https://business.uni.edu/students/advising/uni-college-business-policies.
Prior to completion of the admission requirements, students may sign an intent to major in Business Teaching and be classified as a prospective (pre)major. Pre-Business Teaching majors may enroll in lower division (below 3000-level) business courses only. Enrollment in upper division (3000/4000-level) business courses requires satisfactory completion of the College of Business admission requirements and any course prerequisites.
Business Teaching majors may declare a double major and/or major and minor within the College of Business, subject to regulations imposed by those College of Business departments affected. Business Teaching majors minoring within the College of Business must select minors designated for business majors. No more than one emphasis area may be declared in Management.
To graduate with a major in Business Teaching from the College of Business, a student must earn at least 50% (i.e 60 cr. hrs.) of the business credit hours required for the major at UNI. A student must earn a 2.20 cumulative grade point average at UNI; and earn an overall 2.20 grade point average in ACCT xxxx, MKTG xxxx, MGMT xxxx, FIN xxxx, and ECON xxxx courses taken at UNI. In addition, Business Teaching majors must complete a total cumulative and cumulative UNI GPA of 2.50 or better. Students given permission to graduate out-of-residence must earn a 2.20 or better in all courses approved and accepted for out-of-residence credit.
The College of Business may impose additional admission requirements for students wishing to declare a minor or a second College of Business major. Eligibility to declare a minor or a second College of Business major is based on competitive GPA and space availability. Students may obtain a copy of these requirements from UNIBusiness Advising (CBB 5) in the College of Business.
Master of Business Administration Degree Program
Graduate study in business at UNI is designed to qualify people for creative leadership in organizations. The Master of Business Administration is a broad-based, integrated program which emphasizes the functional areas of business in order to provide the graduate with a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical business operations. The M.B.A. curriculum is designed to meet the needs of working professionals with undergraduate backgrounds in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, as well as those with degrees in business. The M.B.A. program is accredited by AACSB International, the primary accrediting organization for management education. The program is offered in a face-to-face format at an off-campus location.
The plan of study prescribed for the degree is structured to develop graduates who will have acquired:
- knowledge of current business practice and management techniques necessary to be effective in managing and leading the day-to-day operations of the organization, as well as scanning the business environment and strategically planning for the future;
- critical thinking skills to address complex business issues, gather information, identify and evaluate a range of options, and make ethical, thoughtful choices among the alternatives;
- the ability to use appropriate quantitative and qualitative tools and concepts throughout the problem solving process showing an appreciation for the interrelationships among the various business functions;
- the ability to effectively participate as a team member, facilitate group processes, and manage team projects;
- professional written and oral communication skills necessary for effective management.
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program is dependent upon the quality of the applicant's undergraduate record, relevant work experience and academic preparation.
Only graduate courses (course numbers 5000 or above) will apply to a graduate degree, even if the undergraduate course number (4999 or less) is listed. No exceptions will be made.
This program is available on the non-thesis option only. Students who enter the program with the undergraduate requirements of a baccalaureate degree will normally require 31 semester hours to complete the program. Those students who enter the program with an undergraduate degree in an area other than business will be required to complete some pre-MBA courses in business or show that they have completed equivalent courses in previous academic work. A minimum of 12 hours of 6000-level course work is required. Candidates for the degree are also required to successfully complete and pass a business capstone experience at the end of their program of study. The result of this experience is reported in a paper and filed in the M.B.A. office.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should refer to their MyUNIverse Student Center To-Do list or contact the College of Business for any other application requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at https://admissions.uni.edu/application.
Required | ||
Accounting: | ||
ACCT 6030 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Marketing: | ||
MKTG 6170 | Marketing Management | 3 |
Management: | ||
MGMT 6249 | Management Information Systems Concepts | 3 |
MGMT 6250 | Business Strategy | 3 |
MGMT 6260 | Strategic Management of Human Resources | 3 |
MGMT 6262 | Cross-Functional Operations | 3 |
MGMT 6272 | Research and Analysis for Management Decisions | 3 |
MGMT 6276 | Business Capstone Experience | 1 |
or MGMT 6278 | Consulting Capstone Experience | |
Finance: | ||
FIN 6266 | Financial Management and Markets | 3 |
Economics: | ||
ECON 6520 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
Electives: | ||
Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
Topics in Business | ||
Or any 5000 or 6000 level course in ACCT, MKTG, MGMT, FIN (excluding FIN 4130/5130), or ECON, with MBA Program Director approval. | ||
Total Hours | 31 |
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs
Business Teaching Major
The Business Teaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
Required business teaching core | ||
Business Administration, Interdepartmental: | ||
BUSINESS 1000 | Introductory Seminar for Business Professionals | 0 |
BUSINESS 2000 | Business Professionals in Training | 0 |
Business: | ||
BUSTEACH 2091 | Introduction to Curriculum and Methods for Business Education | 2 |
BUSTEACH 3117 | Field Experience in Business Teaching | 1 |
BUSTEACH 3191 | Advanced Curriculum and Methods for Business Education | 2 |
Accounting: | ||
ACCT 2120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 2130 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Marketing: | ||
MKTG 2110 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Management: | ||
MGMT 2080 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
MGMT 2113 | Business Communication | 3 |
MGMT 3100 | Legal and Social Environment of Business | 3 |
MGMT 3965/5965 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
Finance: | ||
FIN 1040 | Financial Skills for Smart Living | 3 |
FIN 3130/5130 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
Economics: | ||
ECON 1011 | Statistics for Business Analytics * | 3 |
ECON 2090 | Decision Analytics * | 3 |
ECON 1041 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECON 1051 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Mathematics: | ||
STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
Marketing and Entrepreneurship: | ||
ENTR 3583/5583 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Total Hours | 50 |
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ECON 1041 or ECON 1031 satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning requirement of the UNIFI/General Education program.
The Professional Education Requirements for the Business Teaching major include 30 hours in the following courses:
EDPSYCH 2030 | Dynamics of Human Development | 3 |
EDPSYCH 3148 | Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts | 3 |
MEASRES 3150 | Classroom Assessment | 2 |
SOCFOUND 3119 | Schools and American Society | 3 |
SPED 3150 | Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | 2 |
TEACHING 2017 | Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching | 1 |
TEACHING 3128 | Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction | 1 |
TEACHING 3138 | Secondary School Teaching | 4-12 |
TEACHING 4170/5170 | Human Relations: Awareness and Application | 3 |
Minors
International Business Minor
The interdepartmental minor in International Business is available to College of Business students majoring in Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics - Business Economics emphasis, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain Management. The International Business minor enhances the common body of knowledge gained through the business core by focusing on international trade and commerce issues/perspectives.
Required | ||
World Affairs: | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
Geography: | ||
Global Geography | ||
Political Science: | ||
International Relations | ||
International Business core: | 12 | |
Marketing: | ||
Distribution and Logistics | ||
Global Marketing | ||
Management: | ||
International Management | ||
Financial: | ||
International Financial Management | ||
Economics: | ||
Economic Development | ||
International Experience: | 0 | |
International Experience ** | ||
International Electives | ||
Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
Business, Interdepartmental: | ||
Socio-Economic Reality of Central America * | ||
Management: | ||
Supply Chain and Purchasing | ||
Political Science: | ||
Politics of the Global Economy | ||
International Law | ||
International Organizations | ||
Sociology/Anthropology: | ||
Language and Culture | ||
Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective | ||
International Internship | ||
Or any additional course listed within the international business core above. | ||
Total Hours | 17-18 |
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This course fulfills the Liberal Arts Core Capstone requirement. Other global perspective Capstone courses may be approved, by student request, to fulfill the requirements of this elective.
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This BUSINESS 3169 course requires the successful completion of an approved study abroad experience, or a departmental internship or cooperative education experience that includes a significant international component. Department internships or cooperative education credits that meet the requirements of the international experience can, by student request, be used to fulfill the elective requirement.
International Business Minor (Non-Business Majors)
The interdepartmental minor in International Business (Non-Business Majors) is available to any non-business major. The purpose of this minor is to allow non-business majors to build a basic body of knowledge concerning business and business operations and expand knowledge with respect to international business, trade, and commerce.
Required | ||
World Affairs | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
Geography: | ||
Global Geography | ||
Political Science: | ||
International Relations | ||
Business Core | 15 | |
Accounting: | ||
Principles of Financial Accounting | ||
Marketing: | ||
Principles of Marketing | ||
Management: | ||
Legal and Social Environment of Business | ||
Organizational Behavior | ||
Economics: | ||
Introduction to Business Economics | ||
International Business core | 8-9 | |
Management: | ||
International Management | ||
International electives: | ||
Select two from the following: | ||
Business, Interdepartmental: | ||
Socio-Economic Reality of Central America * | ||
Marketing: | ||
Distribution and Logistics | ||
Global Marketing | ||
International Internship | ||
International Experience | 0 | |
International Experience ** | ||
Total Hours | 26-27 |
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This course fulfills the Liberal Arts Core Capstone requirement. Other global perspective Capstone courses may be approved, by student request, to fulfill the requirements of this elective.
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This BUSINESS 3169 course requires the successful completion of an approved study abroad experience, or a departmental internship or cooperative education experience that includes a significant international component. Department internships or cooperative education credits that meet the requirements of the international experience can, by student request, be used to fulfill the elective requirement.
NOT available to majors in: Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics-Business Economics Emphasis, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain Management.
NOT available to General Business Concepts minors.
Program Certificates
The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a program approved by the university. For information on the following program certificates, contact the College of Business or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.
Certificate in Business Administration
This certificate is available to those holding an MSN or concurrently enrolled in an MSN degree program. Courses in business administration supplement an MSN degree’s health care leadership courses to prepare an individual for a management role within a health organization.
Certificate in Business Of Health Care Administration for Business Majors
The interdisciplinary Health Care Administration certificate for Business Majors includes courses which develop basic business skills for students desiring business careers in health care. Both nonprofit and for-profit health institutions such as clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, medical offices, and long-term care facilities require employees with business skills. Business professionals manage employees, manage finances, raise funds, reduce and manage risk, work with or for insurance companies, and seek ways to provide effective and cost-efficient care. Requires completion of any business major.
Required: | ||
Accounting: | ||
ACCT 2120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
Economics: | ||
ECON 2140 | Health Economics | 3 |
Public Health and Education: | ||
PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
or CAP 3160 | Community and Public Health | |
PH 3640/5640 | Worksite Health Promotion | 3 |
Electives (one of the following): | 3 | |
Economics of Social Issues * | ||
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | ||
Economics of Labor Markets | ||
Economic and Business Forecasting | ||
Current and Emerging Issues in Public Administration | ||
Electives (two of the following): | 6 | |
Anthropology: | ||
Culture, Disease, and Healing ** | ||
Capstone courses: | ||
Bio-Medical Ethics | ||
Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
Criminology: | ||
Drugs and Society ** | ||
Family Services: | ||
Families, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias | ||
Finance: | ||
Risk Management and Insurance | ||
Gerontology: | ||
Families and End of Life Issues | ||
Long Term Care Administration | ||
Philosophy: | ||
Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
Psychology: | ||
Health Psychology ** | ||
Public Health and Education: | ||
Aging and Health | ||
Stress and Coping | ||
Global Service Mission | ||
Introduction to Women's Health | ||
Minority Health | ||
International Health | ||
Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations | ||
Sociology: | ||
Social Gerontology ** | ||
Medical Sociology ** | ||
Total Hours | 21 |
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Course can be used to satisfy the Responsibility requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
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The following courses have additional prerequisites:
ANTH 3102/5102 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002. SOC 1000 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition - Domestic requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program. ANTH 1002 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition - Global requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
CRIM 3369 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060; CRIM 2025. SOC 1000 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
PSYCH 3303/5303 has prerequisite of PSYCH 1001. PSYCH 1001 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
SOC 3035/5035 and SOC 3086/5086 have prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060. SOC 1000 and SOC 1060 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
Certificate in Business Of Health Care Administration for Non-Business Majors
The interdisciplinary Health Care Administration certificate for Non-Business majors includes courses which develop basic business skills for students desiring business careers in health care. Both nonprofit and for-profit health institutions such as clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, medical offices, and long-term care facilities require employees with business skills. Business professionals manage employees, manage finances, raise funds, reduce and manage risk, work with or for insurance companies, and seek ways to provide effective and cost-efficient care.
Required: | ||
Accounting: | ||
ACCT 2120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
Economics: | ||
ECON 1031 | Introduction to Business Economics | 3 |
or ECON 1041 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
ECON 2140 | Health Economics | 3 |
Public Health and Education: | ||
PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
or CAP 3160 | Community and Public Health | |
PH 3640/5640 | Worksite Health Promotion | 3 |
Elective(s) from the following (select one if major or minor requires no economics; select two if major or minor requires economics): | 3-6 | |
Anthropology: | ||
Culture, Disease, and Healing * | ||
Capstone courses: | ||
Bio-Medical Ethics | ||
Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
Criminology: | ||
Drugs and Society * | ||
Family Services: | ||
Families, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias | ||
Finance: | ||
Risk Management and Insurance | ||
Gerontology: | ||
Families and End of Life Issues | ||
Long Term Care Administration | ||
Philosophy: | ||
Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
Political Science: | ||
Current and Emerging Issues in Public Administration | ||
Psychology: | ||
Health Psychology * | ||
Public Health and Education: | ||
Aging and Health | ||
Stress and Coping | ||
Global Service Mission | ||
Introduction to Women's Health | ||
Minority Health | ||
International Health | ||
Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations | ||
Sociology: | ||
Social Gerontology * | ||
Medical Sociology * | ||
Total Hours | 18-21 |
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The following courses have additional prerequisites:
ANTH 3102/5102 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002. SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002 can be used to satisfy UNIFI/General Education requirements.
CRIM 3369 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060; CRIM 2025. SOC 1000 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
PSYCH 3303/5303 has prerequisite of PSYCH 1001. PSYCH 1001 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
SOC 3035/5035 and SOC 3086/5086 have prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060. SOC 1000 or SOC 1060 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
Certificate in International Business, Culture, and Language
The Certificate in International Business, Culture, and Language is available to College of Business students majoring in Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain Management and to students completing the General Business Concepts minor. The purpose of this certificate is to encourage students to seek language and cultural knowledge in order to build a foundation for understanding the global environment in which business operates. For more information students should contact UNIBusiness Advising, CBB 5. To enroll in this program students must declare their intent on a Declaration of Curriculum form. The form may be obtained in CBB 5.
International Business | ||
MGMT 3189/5189 | International Management | 3 |
Cultural and Political Perspectives | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Political Science: | ||
International Relations * | ||
Geography: | ||
Global Geography * | ||
Sociology: | ||
Introduction to Sociology * | ||
Anthropology: | ||
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology * | ||
Philosophy and World Religions: | ||
Religions of the World * | ||
Ethics in Business | ||
Foreign Language and History + | ||
Select one of the language options below: | 9-15 |
Chinese (14-15 hours)
CHIN 1001 | Elementary Chinese I ** | 4 |
CHIN 1002 | Elementary Chinese II ** | 4 |
Select two of the following: | ||
CHIN 1011 | Intermediate Chinese I | 4-5 |
RELS 2100 | Great Living Religions: Hinduism and Buddhism | 3 |
RELS 2110 | Great Living Religions: Confucianism, Daoism, and Zen | 3 |
HUM 3124 | China * | 3 |
POL COMP 3162 | Politics of East Asia | 3 |
HIST 4850/5850 | Pre-Modern Chinese History | 3 |
HIST 4860/5860 | Modern Chinese History | 3 |
French (12 hours)
FREN 1001 | Introduction to French Language and Culture I ** | 3 |
FREN 1002 | Introduction to French Language and Culture II ** | 3 |
Select two of the following: | ||
FREN 2001 | Intermediate French Language and Culture | 3 |
FREN 2002 | Composition | 3 |
FREN 2012 | Advanced Topics in French Conversation: ____ | 3 |
German (12 hours)
GER 1001 | German Language and Culture I ** | 3 |
GER 1002 | German Language and Culture II ** | 3 |
Select two of the following: | ||
ENGLISH/CAP 3148 | The Holocaust in Literature and Film | 3 |
HIST 4460/5460 | History of Germany to 1648 | 3 |
HIST 4630/5630 | History of Germany Since 1648 | 3 |
Spanish (12 hours)
SPAN 1001 | Elementary Spanish I ** | 3 |
SPAN 1002 | Elementary Spanish II ** | 3 |
Select two of the following: | ||
HUM 3123 | Latin America * | 3 |
SPAN 2001 | Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
SPAN 2002 | Oral and Written Spanish | 3 |
SPAN 2053 | Spanish for Special Purposes: ___________ | 3 |
SPAN 3001 | Advanced Writing *** | 3 |
SPAN 3006 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers *** | 3 |
SPAN 3020 | Latin American Culture and Civilization ^ | 3 |
SPAN 3050/5050 | Written Communication *** | 3 |
SPAN 3052/5052 | Contemporary Hispanic Culture | 3-5 |
HIST 4720/5720 | Modern Latin American History | 3 |
POL COMP 3167 | Latin American Politics | 3 |
English (9 hours)****
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
History of the United States | ||
Power & Politics in the U.S. * | ||
Select two of the following: | ||
ENGLISH 2520 | Multicultural Literature | 3 |
ENGLISH 2340 | Survey of English Literature II: Romantics to Post-Colonialism ^ | 3 |
ENGLISH 2420 | Survey of American Literature ^ | 3 |
ENGLISH 4410/RELS 4230/5230 | Early American Literature ^ | 3 |
ENGLISH 4420/5420 | The American Renaissance ^ | 3 |
ENGLISH 4445/5445 | American Novel Since 1900 ^ | 3 |
HIST 4235/5235 | Popular Culture in the United States | 3 |
HIST 4275/5275 | United States Constitutional History | 3 |
HIST 4240/5240 | History of American Thought | 3 |
HIST 4250/5250 | Religion in America | 3 |
RELS 3180 | Religion and Politics: (Topics) | 3 |
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A student's native language cannot be used to meet the language requirement of the certificate.
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Credit hours in these UNIFI/General Education courses may be applied toward the completion of the UNIFI/General Education requirement and the completion of this certificate program.
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Students who received credit toward the foreign language competency requirement for UNI graduation from satisfactory performance in high school language courses or students who can pass an equivalency examination do not need to take these courses.
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Students may choose only one of the following courses as an elective: SPAN 3001, SPAN 3006, or SPAN 3050/5050
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Available only for students who are non-native English speakers.
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The following courses have additional prerequisites:
SPAN 3020 has prerequisite of SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050/5050 or equivalent.
ENGLISH 2340 and ENGLISH 2420 have prerequisite or corequisite ENGLISH 2120.
ENGLISH 4410/5410, ENGLISH 4420/5420, and ENGLISH 4445/5445, have prerequisites ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor, and junior standing.
Summary
1. International Business | 3 | |
2. Cultural and Political Perspectives | 3 | |
3. Foreign Language and History * | 9-15 | |
Chinese: 14-15 hours | ||
French: 12 hours | ||
German: 12 hours | ||
Spanish: 12 hours | ||
English: 9 hours | ||
Total Hours | 15-21 |
Expanded Career Option for Secondary Teacher Licensure
(Available to non-teaching business majors only.)
Majors in Accounting, Economics: Business Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain Management in the College of Business have the option of receiving secondary teaching licensure to teach Business All 5-12. A student may complete this option by taking the required licensing courses as general university electives. The total number of hours required for licensure will be 44. This will expand the student's program beyond the normal eight semesters. Specific licensure requirements and information about this expanded career option may be obtained from the College of Business.
Other Licensure Options
Additional vocational licensure is available in multi-occupations.
Business Teaching Major, B.A.
BA in Business Common Core
Objective 1: Students will demonstrate disciplinary content knowledge
1.1 Learners will demonstrate broad knowledge of the business disciplines
1.2 Learners will utilize a variety of instructional strategies to develop a deeper understanding of business content
1.3 Learners will plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals
Objective 2: Students will use quantitative skills to aid business decision making
2.1 Learners will display a broad set of quantitative skills as applied to business decision making across a wide range of business disciplines
2.2 Learners will recognize when to apply linear programming, marginality, or decision theory models
Objective 3: Students will display communication skills
3.1 Learners will demonstrate strong written communication skills as required for a business major
3.2 Learners will demonstrate professional writing and oral skills needed for Business Teachers
Objective 4: Students will be able to apply critical thinking skills
4.1 Learners will apply basic critical thinking skills as expected for all business majors
4.2 Learners will recognize tensions among alternative theses, differences of opinion, or alternative solutions to problems typically faced by Business Teachers
4.3 Learners will justify a position related to business teaching using context-specific rules/procedures of inquiry, and resulting evidence
Objective 5: Students will understand the work value expectations of contemporary organizations
5.1 Learners will identify ethical components in business situations
5.2 Learners will display other work values such as professional demeanor, quality of effort, dependability, attitude, and initiative
Master of Business Administration
Student Learning Objective 1: Professional Knowledge and Skills Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of current business practice and management techniques necessary to be effective in managing and leading the day-to-day operations of the organization, as well as scanning the business environment and strategically planning for the future.
Competency 1.1. Applies fundamentals of accounting, finance and economics
Competency 1.2. Applies fundamentals for managing business operations
Competency 1.3. Applies fundamentals of marketing management
Competency 1.4. Applies fundamentals of managing human resources
Competency 1.5. Applies fundamentals of data management and analysis for the organization
Competency 1.6. Applies strategic planning for the organization
Student Learning Objective 2: Critical Thinking Skills Graduates will demonstrate the critical thinking skills to address complex business issues, gather information, identify and evaluate a range of options, and make ethical, thoughtful choices among the alternatives.
Competency 2.1. Problem Identification—Identifies, summarizes (and appropriately reformulates) the key issues/ problem(s)/ work assignment
Competency 2.2. Comprehensive Approach - Integrates comprehensive and unbiased issue analysis using different perspectives, including multiple stakeholder perspectives and positions
Competency 2.3. Identifies and considers appropriate data, contexts, and assumptions relevant to the situation
Competency 2.4. Assesses and analyzes appropriate data/evidence using a set of appropriate of tools and methods
Competency 2.5. Identifies, assesses and evaluates alternate options
Competency 2.6. Identifies and assesses conclusions, implications, and consequences
Student Learning Objective 3: Problem Solving Skills Graduates will demonstrate the ability to use appropriate quantitative and qualitative tools and concepts throughout the problem solving process showing an appreciation for the interrelationships among the various business functions.
Competency 3.1. Identifies relevant business functional perspectives
Competency 3.2. Selects and applies appropriate tools
Competency 3.3. Interprets output
Competency 3.4. Recognizes limitations of tools used in analysis
Student Learning Objective 4: Teamwork Skills Graduates will demonstrate the ability to effectively participate as a team member, facilitate group processes, and manage team projects.
Individual Competencies:
Competency 4.1. Communication skills and task-related behaviors that support team participation
Competency 4.2. Facilitates group processes
Overall Team Competencies:
Competency 4.3. Efficiency in Team Project Management
Student Learning Objective 5: Communication Skills Graduates will demonstrate the professional written and oral communication skills necessary for effective management.
SLO 5A Written communication:
Competency 5.A.1. Focus of Work
Competency 5.A.2. Organization of work
Competency 5.A.3. Content Development
Competency 5.A.4. Language Style and Tone
Competency 5.A.5. Document design
Competency 5.A.6. Written language mechanics
SLO 5B Oral Communication:
Competency 5.B.1. Verbal and non-verbal delivery
Competency 5.B.2. Responsiveness to audience
Competency 5.B.3. Professional attire
Competency 5.B.4. Organization of the presentation
Competency 5.B.5. Use of presentation software and handouts.
Business Teaching Major, B.A. (College of Business, Interdepartmental)
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Freshman | ||
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Fall | Hour | |
BUSINESS 1000 | Introductory Seminar for Business Professionals | 0 |
STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
ECON 1041 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
ECON 1051 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
ECON 1011 | Statistics for Business Analytics | 3 |
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Sophomore | ||
Fall | ||
BUSINESS 2000 | Business Professionals in Training | 0 |
ACCT 2120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
TEACHING 2017 | Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching | 1 |
EDPSYCH 2030 | Dynamics of Human Development | 3 |
ECON 2090 | Decision Analytics | 3 |
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
ACCT 2130 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
MKTG 2110 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MGMT 2080 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
SPED 3150 | Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | 2 |
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 4 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Junior | ||
Fall | ||
FIN 3130/5130 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
MGMT 3100 | Legal and Social Environment of Business | 3 |
BUSTEACH 2091 | Introduction to Curriculum and Methods for Business Education | 2 |
TEACHING 3128 | Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction | 1 |
EDPSYCH 3148 | Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts | 3 |
MEASRES 3150 | Classroom Assessment | 2 |
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 2 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
ENTR 3583/5583 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
BUSTEACH 3191 | Advanced Curriculum and Methods for Business Education | 2 |
MGMT 3965/5965 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
BUSTEACH 3117 | Field Experience in Business Teaching | 1 |
FIN 1040 | Financial Skills for Smart Living | 3 |
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 5 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Senior | ||
Fall | ||
SOCFOUND 3119 | Schools and American Society | 3 |
TEACHING 4170/5170 | Human Relations: Awareness and Application | 3 |
MGMT 2113 | Business Communication | 3 |
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 5 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring | ||
TEACHING 3138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
Business Administration Courses
BUSINESS 1000. Introductory Seminar for Business Professionals.
0 hrs. Required for new business majors, an introduction to the College of Business curriculum, learning resources, and academic expectations; exploration and identification of career goals; introduction to the professional expectations of the corporate world. Pass/no credit only. (Fall)
BUSINESS 2000. Business Professionals in Training.
0 hrs. Focuses on the professional skills expected by employers; includes self-awareness of personal values/traits; assessment of communication, interpersonal, and thinking skills; career management; knowledge of business enterprise; business professionalism. Pass/no credit only. Prerequisite(s): BUSINESS 1000 or consent of College of Business advisor; pre- or declared business majors only. (Fall and Spring)
BUSINESS 2100. Global Skills — 3 hrs.
This class is set up with a study abroad as its focus, which will provide students with hands-on learning experiences designed to increase understanding of another cultural and economic environment different from their own. Through a variety of assignments and site visits, students will gain an invaluable introduction to various countries; their ecology, history and geography, as well as current cultural, business, and, in some cases, environmental practices. (Variable)
BUSINESS 3000. Intermediate Professional Skills: (topic).
0 hrs. Experiential course focuses on the professional skills expected by employers; may include self-awareness of personal values/traits; assessment of communication, interpersonal, and thinking skills; career management; business professionalism; professional use of business software. Topics vary by section and semester. Pass/no credit only. Prerequisite(s): BUSINESS 2000 or consent of College of Business advisor; may be repeated in subsequent semesters; business majors only. (Fall and Spring)
BUSINESS 3025. Business Analysis Techniques — 3 hrs.
How to make good decisions for an organization using quantitative and qualitative methods. Topics include probability, decision theory, critical thinking, marginal analysis, inventory and project management, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distribution theory, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear regressions. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Managing Businesses and Organizations major. (Variable)
BUSINESS 3030. Accounting Concepts — 3 hrs.
How to keep track of an organization's financial resources. Students will learn about accounting procedures and practice the skills involved in financial and managerial accounting. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Managing Businesses and Organizations major. (Variable)
BUSINESS 3035. Information Systems for Professionals — 3 hrs.
How to manage information as an organizational resource, beginning with an overview of the systems that produce information and help organizations use it effectively. Topics include storing, organizing, analyzing, securing, and protecting information for an array of business processes. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Managing Businesses and Organizations major. (Variable)
BUSINESS 3050. The Art of Managing People at Work — 3 hrs.
This course focuses on the recruitment, retention and development of an organization's most important resource....its people. Discussion and readings will cover what distinguishes top talent from mediocre talent and what makes an organization an employer of choice. Leadership, conflict management, negotiations along with other important management differentiators will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Managing Businesses and Organizations major. (Variable)
BUSINESS 3060. Law, Society, and Business — 3 hrs.
Develop broader understanding of the role organizations play in society -- locally, nationally, and globally. Ethics, law, technology, and ecology are some of the elements that combine to make this a crucial and constantly changing challenge for organizations. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Managing Businesses and Organizations major. (Variable)
BUSINESS 3065. Entrepreneurship and Opportunity — 3 hrs.
How to implement lean start-up methodology. Emphasis on customer discovery and marketplace feedback to determine real pain points and unmet needs of customers before launch. Entrepreneurial best practices are covered in preparation for entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial endeavors. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Managing Businesses and Organizations major. (Variable)
BUSINESS 3070. Topics: Effective Business Practices — 3 hrs.
Selected topics in business and management. Examples could include leadership, negotiation, communication in a diverse workplace, global trade practices, etc. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Managing Businesses and Organizations major. (Variable)
BUSINESS 3154. Global Skills — 2-3 hrs.
Combines cultural immersion with practical techniques and a liberal arts education to develop the interpersonal competency necessary to work effectively with individuals from around the world. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Same as CAP 3154) (Summer)
BUSINESS 3155. Socio-Economic Reality of Central America — 2 hrs.
Focus on the impact of culture in the work environment and the social and economic environment of Central America to explore how culture might impact a country's economic status in the global economy. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. [Same as CAP 3155] (Fall and Spring)
BUSINESS 3169. International Experience.
The successful completion of an approved study abroad experience, or a departmental internship or cooperative education experience that includes a significant international component. Pass/no credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
BUSINESS 4000. Advanced Professional Skills.
0 hrs. Experiential course where students focus on building leadership skills in addition to gaining mastery of those professional skills needed for success in the workplace. Coaching is provided to help students identify where and how these higher-level skills may be mastered. Pass/no credit only. Prerequisite(s): BUSINESS 2000; BUSINESS 3000 or consent of College of Business advisor; may be repeated in subsequent semesters; business majors only. (Fall and Spring)
BUSINESS 4040. Applied Business Finance — 3 hrs.
How to manage an organization's financial resources. Emphasis is on analyzing financial statements, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and valuation. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1031 (or ECON 1041 and ECON 1051); BUS 3025; BUS 3030; admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Managing Businesses and Organizations major. (Variable)
BUSINESS 4045. Practical Marketing for Organizations — 3 hrs.
How to make sure the world knows what you want them to know about your organization. Economic, business, and social environments are considered in developing a marketing plan for product, place, price, promotion, and customer service. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1031 (or ECON 1041 and ECON 1051); BUS 3025; BUS 3030; admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Managing Businesses and Organizations major. (Variable)
BUSINESS 6280. Topics in Business — 1-3 hrs.
Selected topics in business. May be repeated. Anticipated typical credit of 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): consent of MBA Director. (MBA Modules I, II, and III)
Business Teaching Courses
BUSTEACH 2091. Introduction to Curriculum and Methods for Business Education — 2 hrs.
Introduction to secondary level business curriculum. (Fall)
BUSTEACH 3117. Field Experience in Business Teaching — 1 hr.
Field experience for those seeking licensure to teach Business Education at the secondary and postsecondary level. Includes cooperative work in keyboarding at elementary level and second experience at middle school level. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): TEACHING 2017. Corequisite(s): BUSTEACH 3191. (Spring)
BUSTEACH 3191. Advanced Curriculum and Methods for Business Education — 2 hrs.
Curriculum development, motivation, specific presentation methods, and evaluation as applied to business programs. Prerequisite(s): TEACHING 2017. Corequisite(s): BUSTEACH 3117. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): BUSTEACH 2091. (Spring)
Career Technical Education Courses
CTE 4110/5110. Methods for Career and Technical Education — 2 hrs.
This online course is designed for those wanting to learn more about teaching a Career and Technical Education in a K-12 setting. The course will include innovative teaching strategies and novel ways to keep students engaged in the classroom. You will become familiar with planning and assessing CTE programs as well as promoting your program within your school. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
CTE 4120/5120. Assessment and Evaluation in Career and Technical Education — 2 hrs.
Assessments and Techniques for evaluating student learning and programs in career and technical education. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
CTE 4130/5130. Curriculum Design for Career and Technical Education — 2 hrs.
Designing curriculum that aligns with a post-secondary course of study, academic standards, and local program of study needs and constraints. Emphasis on authentic learning and programs of study. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
CTE 4140/5140. Foundations of Career and Technical Education — 2 hrs.
Foundations of Career and Technical Education provides a historical perspective of how career and technical education has evolved in society and education. This course looks at the different influences and factors that have contributed to CTE and how CTE has changed throughout the years. Topics include federal and state legislative initiatives, CTE organizations, and the impact of educational reform on Career and Technical Education and workforce development. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
CTE 4150/5150. Implementation of Work-based Learning Programs — 2 hrs.
This course is designed to fulfill the requirement of work-based learning coordinator techniques for MOC licensure in Iowa (required under approved career and technical education programs) and for secondary endorsements in special education. Students learn the basics of planning, organizing, and implementing work-based learning to address two goal areas: specific occupational skill development and standard work-behavior development. Primary areas of study include how to implement training plans and agreements; develop liaison relationships with the community; evaluate student performance; provide relevant classroom instruction; involve parents and guardians; and counsel students for job application, work performance and transition into work/post-secondary training. Federal and state employment laws and other primary resources to assist in the coordination process will be identified and utilized in developing a local plan for implementing work-based learning. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)