BUS 495 Business Strategy and Policy

Fall-Spring Semesters

A capstone course that examines the policy-making and planning process from the management perspective. This course provides a dynamic, practical, hands-on approach that encourages students to immerse themselves in the vision, research, and planning aspects of a new business venture. It is designed to: (1) integrate business learning that has occurred across the course of the students undergraduate experience; (2) teach students how to research, develop, and write detailed business plans that can be used to create successful businesses; and (3) provide students with exposure to relevant, contemporary business topics through periodic presentations by local business professionals. This is a writing/communication-intensive course. Students enrolled in this course during the fall and spring semesters are required to take a comprehensive examination in business. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required in this course to graduate. Prerequisite: Senior standing, completion of 90 credits and completion of ACC 225, BUS 260, ECO 201, FIN 300, IFS 305, MGT 150, SCM 300, MKT 100, QBA 265 with grades of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours