Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA)
in Business Law

An introduction to the roles of managers and the vision, mission, and goals of organizations. This course investigates management theories and explores the four primary functions of managers: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. You’ll explore issues related to human resource management, organizational structure and behavior, creative problem solving, effective communication, and the management of teams, change, and innovation.

This course is an introduction to contemporary marketing theory and practice in both the local and global marketplace. You’ll examine basic concepts of marketing with an emphasis on market positioning, segmentation, and targeting, as well as product development and distribution.

An overview of information systems (IS) infrastructure and its utilization in today’s global business environment. The use of technological tools and the role of information systems within organizations will be explored from strategic, tactical, and operational viewpoints. You’ll learn how to choose and utilize information to gain a competitive advantage in industry and the marketplace.

This course is a survey of the principles and concepts used in the financial management of a business enterprise. Topics are addressed from both theoretical and practical standpoints, including money and capital markets, financial management of working capital, capital budgeting and fixed asset management, and short-term and long-term financing by means of debt and equity capital.

An exploration of business values and ethics through both a local and international lens. You’ll examine moral philosophies, values, conflicts of interest, discrimination, business cultures, and ethical standards with a critical eye. You’ll also study the ethical leadership of people, technology, and sustainability, and how to develop and implement all of these through ethical business programs.

This course explores the fundamentals of business analytics. You’ll focus on the management-science approach to problem-solving, the application of linear programming, the use of decision analysis techniques, and how to utilize project management tools.

A survey of the fundamental concepts of production and operations management. You’ll learn to use quantitative methods for forecasting, resource allocation, capacity planning, inventory management, and quality assurance. The focus is on improving production efficiency while simultaneously enhancing effectiveness through better managerial decisions. The course concludes with a study of how to align organizations with external suppliers and customers through supply chain management.

This course introduces upper-division undergraduate students to the accelerating globalization of all business. You’ll explore international business through a series of case studies that illustrate concepts and methods within three broad subject areas: (1) the economic framework of international business, (2) the operating structures of multinational corporations, and (3) a guide for global strategic management.

In this course, you’ll apply the principal concepts and skills learned in each of your core business courses to real-world situations. The key objective is to integrate this knowledge and apply it to the critical analysis of case studies and other assignments. This is the first part of a two-course capstone sequence. The focus is on scanning and evaluating a current business situation for strategic planning.

The second part of the Bachelor in Business Administration capstone sequence, this course builds on BUS 485A by focusing on five-year business strategies and the implementation, evaluation, and control of a strategic plan. As part of this final foundational course, you’ll also take a comprehensive exam for the BBA program.

A sequential course to LAW 204, this class explores business organizations (partnerships, corporations, government regulations), property (real property and leasing, estates, community property), business torts, business crimes, and associated topics. The coursework focuses on the prevention of litigation and liability arising from business operations.

A survey of contemporary legal issues, including minority rights, abortion, free speech, and criminal justice. Throughout the course, special emphasis is placed on the effect these issues have on the business community.

A review of international law and its bearing on (1) the civil environment, including trade agreements, contracts, and alternative dispute resolution and (2) criminal law, including the investigation and prosecution of human rights violations and the remedies for such transgressions.

This course explores administrative law, procedures, and the manner in which state and federal agencies are part of the integral workings of business operations. Among areas of administrative policy, you’ll examine environmental protections, employee relations, consumer goods regulations, and occupational safety.

In this course, you’ll survey public contract law and how it differs from commercial contract law. Topics of focus include clear record keeping for audits, overseeing the activities of sub-contractors, and the effects of violation and breach of contract.

This introductory course provides you with a broad understanding of ADR. You’ll explore negotiation, mediation, arbitration, how these various resolution methods are used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Throughout the course, role play, simulations, and case studies are used to provide firsthand experience applying these disciplines.

An interactive introductory course, this class is designed to develop the verbal and analytical skills to perform effectively as a negotiator in conflict situations. You’ll examine concepts and techniques by participating in a variety of different negotiating exercises through simulations, videos, and case studies.