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BUSN 101 Foundations of Business I 4.0 Credits

Introduces the fundamental structures and functions of business organizations and the opportunities for career advancement within such organizations. Develops relevant business skills for professional success, emphasizing teams, communication, and real-world examples.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore .

BUSN 102 Foundations of Business II 4.0 Credits

Exposes students to the external environments (local, national, and international) within which business organizations operate. Continues to build on important managerial and communication issues.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore .
Prerequisites: BUSN 101 [Min Grade: D]

BUSN 103 Advanced First Year Business Seminar 2.0 Credits

Continues to address topics and professional development introduced in the Foundations of Business I and II courses. Further develops student's knowledge and skills in a variety of areas, which may include effective boardroom presentations, individual financial strategy, leadership issues, corporate communication, career management and decision making.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 4 credits

BUSN 105 Applied Business Analysis 3.0 Credits

This course is an introductory course in using spreadsheets as a tool to solve business problems. Through a series of hands-on exercises, the student will create, edit, and format worksheets while addressing problems in each of the functional areas including: marketing, accounting, finance, sports management. Topics include: creating, saving, retrieving, formatting, editing, printing, creating formulas, using functions, naming cells and ranges, creating tables, creating charts, defining range names, validating data, sorting and filtering data, maintaining file organization, and using templates. Each week, students will apply their knowledge of spreadsheets to explore business frameworks and approaches which will aid them in their co-op’s and higher-level coursework.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

BUSN 111 Foundations for Business 4.0 Credits

Provides an integrated foundation for future business courses. Orients transfer and evening students to the main disciplines and functions of business, in both the internal and external environments; enables hands-on analysis of information and decision-making in a competitive arena; and provides an opportunity to develop teamwork and to enhance communication, presentation, and other management skills. This course cannot be used as part of your degree requirements if you were enrolled in the BUSN 101 Foundations of Business I and BUSN 102 Foundations of Business II sequence.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore

BUSN 112 [WI] Career Management Business Residency 4.0 Credits

Provides students with a practical framework for career planning through the use of career assessments, interactive exercises, and personal reflections. Students will investigate viable career paths, analyze internal and external motivators, and enhance their communication, leadership, and presentation skills through an online simulation, electronic portfolio, and employer site visit.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

BUSN 211 Peer Mentoring & Leadership Practicum 2.0 Credits

This course is designed to highlight and develop mentoring and leadership skills required to guide and assist incoming freshmen in their transition to college. Students will develop critical thinking as it relates to leadership and the integration of those skills. The course is experiential in nature as students will immediately look to apply knowledge gained within the course.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Sophomore.
Prerequisites: UNIV B101 [Min Grade: B]

BUSN 350 Thinking (A)Broad - An Intensive Course Abroad in Business 4.0 Credits

This course will provide students with a one-week global experience as an intensive course abroad (ICA). It will be combined with a pre-term or post-term program instruction during the term offered. Course themes will vary depending upon the location and topic of focus, as well as with any partnering institutions, universities or companies. Faculty approval is required and students must apply through the Drexel Education Abroad website. There will be a program fee for the travel portion of the course. This course can be taken as an Honors option with departmental approval. Examples include Global Projects and Teams in Germany, Global Sustainable Leadership in the UK, and Global Project Leadership in The Netherlands.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 12 credits
Prerequisites: (BUSN 101 [Min Grade: D] and BUSN 102 [Min Grade: D]) or BUSN 111 [Min Grade: D]

BUSN 370 Healthcare Value Creation 4.0 Credits

This course presents the principles and dynamics of the U.S. healthcare industry through the business lens of industry, patients, providers, healthcare facilities and technology. The class will be using key readings, case studies, guest speakers, and didactic lectures. Students will analyze the institutional, social, economic/financial and political forces in the field of healthcare and modern healthcare. This course introduces an overview to the healthcare stakeholders in a variety of settings, Students will also examine current trends in modern healthcare delivery. All students in all disciplines have the ability to add to the dynamic classroom discussions and debates.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

BUSN 430 Mentoring & Leadership Development Practicum 2.0 Credits

The role of the Peer Mentor is one of a role-model, tutor and trusted colleague. This course is designed to teach mentoring skills required by Teaching Assistants in BUSN 101 and for early career managers.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: FIN 301 [Min Grade: B] and ACCT 115 [Min Grade: B] and ACCT 116 [Min Grade: B]

BUSN 431 Mentoring & Leadership Development Practicum 2.0 Credits

The role of the peer mentor is one of a role model, tutor and trusted colleague. This course is designed to teach mentoring skills required by Teaching Assistants in BUSN 102 and for early career managers.

BUSN 432 Leadership & Mentoring Practicum 4.0 Credits

The role of the TA is one of a role-model, tutor and trusted colleague. This course is designed to guide and assist upperclassmen as they support BUSN 101/102 students in their initial journey into business as well as provide leadership insights and experiences that highlight theses secondary leadership roles.

BUSN I199 Independent Study in General Business 0.0-12.0 Credits

Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.