BUSN 130. Basic Skills in Leadership and Personal Marketing. 3 Credits.

This course challenges students to begin the process of developing their leadership abilities and then developing the skills to promote their ideas and persuade others in personal and professional contexts. Grounded in an understanding of the art of leading and influence in various cultures and professions, students will assess their own leadership characteristics, analyze and reflect on leadership in everyday life, and then develop a plan and skills to persuasively present themselves and ideas to others, both personally and professionally. Open to all majors.

BUSN 140. Introduction to Hospitality Business. 3 Credits.

This course provides an overview of the hospitality business, covering its history, components, career opportunities, development, and future trends. Applications to hospitality, such as foodservice, lodging, and travel, are explored. This course is open to students pursuing any major.

BUSN 189. Skills for Academic Success. 1 Credit.

Development of skills and techniques for academic success. Includes study techniques, time management, test taking, note taking, goal setting, wellness, stress management, and career orientation. Introduction to campus resources and governance.

BUSN 191. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

BUSN 194. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

BUSN 196. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 199. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

BUSN 211. World Culture and Food Service. 3 Credits.

This course is an exploration of a variety of cultures and foods that demonstrate the influences of demography, geography, history, social traditions, religious beliefs, and other environmental considerations on food, its preparation, service, and symbolism/meaning. This course is open to students pursuing any major.

BUSN 280. Introduction To Business. 3 Credits.

This course provides an overview of the environment of business, legal forms of business, and the major functional areas of business including management, marketing, accounting, and finance. This course is open to students pursuing any major.

BUSN 291. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

BUSN 292. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 294. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

BUSN 296. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 299. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

BUSN 318. Taxation in Management Decisions. 3 Credits.

Study of the fundamental concepts of tax implications that result from common business transactions. Restricted to College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average. Prereq: ACCT 102 or ACCT 201. Cross-listed with ACCT 318.

BUSN 340. International Business. 3 Credits.

Study of international business: ways in which it differs from domestic operations; benefits of operating globally; and political, cultural, and economic problems faced by managers of firms engaged in international activities. Restricted to College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

BUSN 341. Global Business Environment. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the policies, procedures, and institutions impacting the global business environment, including visits to relevant businesses, institutions, and historical sites. This course is taught exclusively as part of an NDSU study abroad experience. Prereq: acceptance into the NDSU College of Business program in Europe. May be repeated for credit.

BUSN 347. Principles of Real Estate. 3 Credits.

Principles and techniques of real estate appraisals, practical application of appraisal principles, and techniques to real property evaluation. Students must be College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average. Cross-listed with AGEC 347.

BUSN 379. Faculty-Led Study Abroad. 1-6 Credits.

NDSU instructed experience or field study in a foreign country. Conducted in English for NDSU resident credit. Requires Global Programs and Services, and departmental approval. May be repeated for credit.

BUSN 380. Analytics for Business Decision Making. 3 Credits.

Focuses on empowering students with advanced Excel skills for business analytics, enhancing their capability to analyze and interpret data effectively. The course blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, teaching students to use analytical tools to make data-driven decisions that align with business strategies. This hands-on approach prepares students for real-world business challenges, enabling them to contribute to business insights and decision-making in professional settings. No mathematical background beyond high school algebra is required for an understanding of the material. Prereq or Coreq: College of Business major, minor or certificate or BS in Data Science and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

BUSN 383. Organizational Communication I. 3 Credits.

Exploration of the theory of management communication practices in organizations. Emphasis on the formal structure and interpersonal aspects of supervisor-subordinate relations. Prereq: Students must be College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average. Cross-listed with COMM.

BUSN 391. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

BUSN 392. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 394. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

BUSN 397. Cooperative Education. 1-4 Credits.

Practical application of classroom learning through employment in supervised career-related positions. Students are granted full-time student status by the University regardless of the actual credit hours. Requires departmental approval and Co-op Program application. Graduate course 897 is not eligible for graduate tuition waiver. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 399. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

BUSN 413. Business Internship. 3 Credits.

Supervised professional experience with an appropriate public or private business. Students must meet standards established by the employer and the College of Business. Restricted to College of Business major or minor, Jr or Sr classification, and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

BUSN 430. Legal and Social Environment of Business. 3 Credits.

Study of legal and regulatory environment in which business firms operate, as well as the social environment. Includes business ethics and social responsibility issues. Restricted to College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average. {Also offered for graduate credit - see BUSN 630.}.

BUSN 431. Business Law I-Contracts, Property and Torts. 3 Credits.

A study of the foundations of business law and commercial transactions: the law of contracts, personal property, real estate, insurance, wills and estates, and torts. Restricted to College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

BUSN 474. Cooperatives. 3 Credits.

Theory, practice, and evaluation of cooperatives including principles, management, marketing, finance, taxes, legal issues, and adjusting to change. Prereq: ECON 201. Cross-listed with AGEC 474. {Also offered for graduate credit - see BUSN 674.}.

BUSN 489. Strategic Management. 3 Credits.

Analysis of strategic business issues, and integration of business-related knowledge and cross-functional business principles through experiential exercise. Capstone for all College of Business majors. Prereq: FIN 320, MGMT 320, MRKT 320. Co-req: BUSN 430. Prereq or Coreq: Senior Standing.

BUSN 491. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

BUSN 492. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 494. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

BUSN 496. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 499. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

BUSN 674. Cooperatives. 3 Credits.

Theory, practice, and evaluation of cooperatives including principles, management, marketing, finance, taxes, legal issues, and adjusting to change. Cross-listed with AGEC 674. F, S, Su. {Also offered for undergraduate credit - see BUSN 474.}.

BUSN 690. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

BUSN 692. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 695. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 696. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

BUSN 790. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

BUSN 791. Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

BUSN 793. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

BUSN 794. Practicum/Internship. 1-8 Credits.

BUSN 795. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

BUSN 796. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

BUSN 797. Master's Paper. 1-3 Credits.

Literature review, research, and preparation for paper required for the comprehensive study option. Graded S/U.

BUSN 798. Master's Thesis. 1-10 Credits.

Original investigation under the supervision of a major adviser and a supervisory committee. Graded S/U.