Associates of Arts (AA) in Business Administration Courses

MGT 100 Introduction to Business Studies
This course is an introductory course for adult students pursuing an Associates Degree. Topics include program planning, group interaction, written and oral communication skills, research skills, personality inventory, and other items.

WRIT 101 Person in Community: Writing
A first-year writing-intensive skills course whose content focuses on Benedictine University and its mission of higher learning grounded in the liberal arts and guided by its Benedictine Heritage and Catholic tradition. Students will be introduced to the theme of Person in Community, which unites the Cultural Heritage sequence of courses. Readings will encourage students to understand, discuss, and write about issues of contemporary relevance. Emphasis on writing and revising argumentative essays, grammar review, basic library research skills, and textual analysis. Each semester. Required for first semester freshmen in the pilot program, which combines WRIT 101 and HUMN 101. Grade of C or better. IAI CI900.

SPCH 110 Speech Communication
An introduction to public speaking, communication theory and small-group and interpersonal communication. The course includes researched extemporaneous speeches and several in-class exercises. Each semester. IAI C2 900.

PHIL 245 General Ethics
Investigation of ethical concepts and theories and an analysis of the norms of ethical decisions. Each term.

WRIT 102 Research Writing
A course that introduces students to writing in the disciplines of literature, social science, or biological science. Students study types of writing in the discipline, use advanced library research techniques, write brief literature reviews, and develop and write significant research papers. Grade of C or better. IAI CI901.
Prerequisites "C" or better in Writ (Rhet) 101 or 103

FNAR 100 Art Appreciation
Introduction to the visual arts through lectures, discussions and field trips. Each semester. IAI F2 900.

MATH 104 Advanced Business Mathematics
(Adult AABA Program.) This course is designed to provide the student with a good understanding of proper problem-solving techniques; simplifying algebraic expressions; solving first-degree equations; the properties of lines, graphs and functions; modeling and analysis of functions; and solving finance problems. The TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is used throughout the course.

PLSC 102 American Government
Introduces students to the American political system: its foundations, institutions, political processes, and policy areas. Special focus on the role of citizens in America - how one can participate, when participation can make a difference and how one can even begin a career in government service. Satisfies both the U.S. and IL Constitution requirements for teacher certification. IAI S5 900.

MGT 150 Business Statistics I
Basic course in statistical technique; includes measures of central tendency, variability, probability theory, sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing. IAI M1 902. Fall semesters.
Prerequisites MATH 105 or MATH 110
 
PSYC 210 Social Psychology
How social influences affect the individual and group. Attitudes, attribution and prejudice. Each semester. IAI S8 900.

ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics
Determination of income, employment, and the price level. Effects of fiscal and monetary policies. IAI S3 901.
Prerequisites Math 105, 108 or 110

MUSI 104 Music Appreciation
This course offers access to various ways to listen to music and how to take full advantage of concert attendance. Provides detailed explanations and sound demonstrations of the basic musical elements and performing media. Periodically. IAI F1 900.Cross-Listings Other Student cannot receive credit for MUSI 105 or 106 if MUSI 104 has been completed.

ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics
Demand-Supply model, consumer and firm decision-making, market structures, price determination, resource allocation. IAI S3 902. Prerequisites Math 105, 108 or 110

HUMN 220 The Mediterranean World
Studies the ancient cultures located around the Mediterranean Sea and the contributions they made to the development of western civilizations to about 500 A.D. Drawing upon the resources of the Catholic and Benedictine traditions, the course explores the theme of "person in community" as reflected in religion, art, philosophy, and social, political, and economic institutions. IAI H9 900.
Prerequisites: Social Science or History major

ACCT 111 Accounting I
Principles of financial accounting; including the basic structure of accounting, accounting systems, and controls, the preparation and use of financial statements, and problems related to financial disclosures. Credit will not be granted for both ACCT 111 and ACCT 115. Fall and Spring semesters.
Prerequisites Math 105 or Math 110 or coregistration in Math 105 or Math 110 or higher.

ACCT 112 Accounting II
Principles of managerial accounting; including cost accounting, planning and control systems, and analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Fall and Spring semesters.
Prerequisites ACCT 111 and MATH 105 or MATH 110.

NUTR 100 Impact of Nutrition
For non-majors. An introduction to nutrients; cultural, socioeconomic, and other influences on nutrition intake; impact of nutrition on health status; and issues of hunger and malnutrition. Each Semester. IAI L1 904.

MGT 210 Management
An overview of the fundamentals of management and leadership and their impact on the modern corporation. The course is a combination of theory and practical application, offering the student an opportunity to learn about the nature of management, leadership, and cultural diversity issues. Fall and Spring semester.
Prerequisites Sophomore standing

MGT 220 Entrepreneurship (Capstone)
Application of business principles to planning, organizing and operating the entrepreneurial enterprise.