BUSINESS
BADM 101 SURVEY OF BUSINESS—This course is an introduction to the basic business disciplines and the organization and management of the American Enterprise System. It also introduces students to the necessary college level skills of critical thinking, effective communication and cooperative and effective learning. 3 credits (350 days)
Instructor: Dr. Anthony Urbaniak (605) 626-7723
Text: Ferrell, O.C. and Hirt, Geoffrey, Business—A Changing World, 2nd ed., 1996.
Lessons: 27 Exams: 4
BADM 120 MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS—A review of mathematical skills with emphasis on solving business problems. 3 credits (350 days)
Instructor: Dr. Anthony Urbaniak (605) 626-7723
Text: Deitz, James E. and Southam, James L., Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges, (OH: South-Western Publication), 12th ed., 1999.
Lessons: 27 Exams: 8
BADM 280 PERSONAL FINANCE—This course is a survey of individual investment opportunities, topics include common and preferred stocks and corporate bonds, auto, life and health insurance, home ownership, and wills and estate planning. 3 credits (350 days)
Instructor: Dr. Anthony Urbaniak (605) 626-7723
Text: Garman, E. Thomas and Forgue, Raymond E., Personal Finance, (Boston, MA: Houghton-Mifflin Co.), 6th ed., 2000.
Lessons: 27 Exams: 4
BADM 362 SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT—Basic techniques: the role of the supervisor, understanding human behavior, developing good human relations. Effective communication, planning and organizing work, decision making and discipline. For supervisors and potential supervisors. 3 credits (350 days)
Instructor: Dr. Anthony Urbaniak (605) 626-7723
Text: Rue, Leslie W., Byars, Lloyd L., Supervision—Key Link to Productivity, Irwin/McGraw Hill, 7th ed., 2001.
Lessons: 27 Exams: 3
BADM 370 MARKETING—This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. Topics include marketing, and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distribution and promotion decisions, marketing management, and evaluation and control aspects for both consumer and industrial goods. 3 credits (350 days)
Instructor: Dr. Anthony Urbaniak (605) 626-7723
Text: Pride and Ferrell, Marketing: Concepts & Strategies, 2000.
Lessons: 27 Exams: 5
BADM 460 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT-- This course provides a survey of managerial practices with respect to the management of the human resource function and an introduction to the topic of human resource management as an occupational choice. Major areas of inquiry include recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits administration and work force integration and maintenance. 3 credits (350 days)
Prerequisite: BADM 360
Instructor: Dr. Anthony Urbaniak (605) 626-7723
Text: Dessler, Gary, Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall, 7th ed., 1997.
Lessons: 27 Exams: 3
BADM 464 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR—This course is a study of individuals and groups. Traditional organization theory and concepts are presented and study is given to motivation, group dynamics, and methods of coordination, change, and adaptation within an organization. 3 credits (350 days)
Prerequisite: BADM 360
Instructor: Dr. Anthony Urbaniak (605) 626-7723
Text: Davis, Keith and Newstrom, John, Human Behavior at Work: Organizational Behavior, McGraw Hill Book Company, 10th ed.
Pierce, Jon, Study Guide to Accompany John Newstrom and Keith Davis—Organizational Behavior , Human Behavior at Work, 10th ed., 1997.
Lessons: 27 Exams: 3
BADM 473 RETAIL MANAGEMENT—This course is a study of competitive structure, trade area analysis, site selection, merchandise planning and control, pricing, buying, credit policy and research. Managerial problems concerning the planning and operation of retail facilities are emphasized. 3 credits (350 days)
Prerequisite: BADM 370
Instructor: Dr. Anthony Urbaniak (605) 626-7723
Text: Lewison, Dale M., Retailing, MacMillan, 6th ed., 1997.
Lessons: 27 Exams: 1