Business Administration (BUSAD) < Iowa State University

BUSAD 101. Orientation.

(1-0) Cr. 0.5. F.S.
First 8 weeks. A required orientation for all College of Business students. Review of college and university requirements, transfer credits, academic planning, university policies and deadlines, and registration procedures. Includes group advising for course selection and registration. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Either BusAd 101 or 102 may be counted towards graduation.

BUSAD 101H. Orientation.

(1-0) Cr. 0.5. F. Prereq: Membership in the Freshman Honors Program
Designed to supplement the Freshman Honors orientation (HON 121) with college specific information, to facilitate the development of Honors programs of study in business, and to acquaint students with university policies and procedures. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Either BusAd 101 or 102 may be counted towards graduation.

BUSAD 102. Expanded Orientation.

(1-0) Cr. 1. F.S.
A required orientation for all College of Business Students involved with a Business Learning Team. Review of college and university requirements, transfer credits, academic planning, university policies and deadlines and registration procedures. Includes a consideration of various business majors and careers, tools for success in college including writing skills and presentations from employers, alumni and current students. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Either BusAd 101 or 102 may be counted towards graduation.

BUSAD 150. Computer Competencies for Business.

Cr. R.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to conduct research using the Internet, use WebCT, and communicate via e-mail. Self-paced instruction available for students who are unable to demonstrate appropriate proficiency. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 201. Career Issues in Business.

(1-0) Cr. 0.5. F.S. Prereq: BUSAD 101
Eight-week course designed to provide students with knowledge of careers in business and issues relevant to any workplace. Presentations by business professionals, current students who have previously interned, and faculty and staff with knowledge of careers in the various majors. Includes coverage of diversity and ethics issues in the workplace. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 202. Professional Employment Preparation.

(1-0) Cr. 0.5. Prereq: BUSAD 201
Eight-week course designed to provide students with the skills to develop and implement a professional job search and to function professionally in a workplace setting. Topics include resume and professional correspondence, interviewing, working a career fair, the comprehensive job search, evaluating offers, business etiquette, networking, and transitioning to employee. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 250. Introduction to Business.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: BUSAD 150 or COM S 103
Introduction to the functional areas of business and how the functional areas are integrated for the purpose of implementing business strategy. Introduces students to decision making tools (spreadsheets and databases) that are integral to business decision making. Includes application exercises to all functional areas of business.

BUSAD 291. Experiential Learning.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 291A. Domestic Internship..

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 291B. International Internship..

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 291C. Domestic Travel and Study..

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 291D. International Travel and Study..

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 292. Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community (EILC) Seminar.

(1-0) Cr. 1. Prereq: Current member of or have applied to be a member of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Learning Community (see www.isupjcenter.org/ELC for more information)
Topics related to entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking. Presentations by entrepreneurs and faculty, field trips, business concept development.

BUSAD 325. Biorenewable Systems.

(Cross-listed with A E, AGRON, AN S, BSE, TSM, ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: ECON 101, CHEM 163 or higher, MATH 140 or higher
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics.

BUSAD 398. Cooperative Education.

Cr. R. Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. Prereq: Permission of department
Required of all cooperative students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period. No more than three credits may be taken in addition to BUSAD 398 during any given semester. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 490. Independent Study.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: BUSAD 490A: MGMT 414, MKT 448, LSCM 466 or FIN 380; senior classification, permission of instructor; for 490H: Admission to the Business Honors Program

BUSAD 490A. Independent Study: International Business.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: MGMT 414, MKT 448, LSCM 466 or FIN 380; senior classification, permission of instructor

BUSAD 490E. Independent Study: Entrepreneurship.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: senior classification, permission of instructor

BUSAD 490H. Independent Study: Honors.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Admission to the Business Honors Program

BUSAD 491. Professional Experiential Learning.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 491A. Professional Experiential Learning: Domestic Internship.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 491B. Professional Experiential Learning: International Internship.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 491C. Professional Experiential Learning: Domestic Travel and Study.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 491D. Professional Experiential Learning: International Travel and Study.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 491E. Professional Experiential Learning: Other Experiential Learning Experience.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline.

BUSAD 492. The Washington Center Experience.

Cr. 6-12. Prereq: Professional program, written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Participation in The Washington Center seminar/internship program. Includes seminars/forums, work experience, and a portfolio of experiences.

BUSAD 501. Strategy and Planning.

(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Critical analysis of current practice and case studies in strategic management with an emphasis on integrative decision making. Strategy formulation and implementation will be investigated in the context of complex business environments.

BUSAD 502. Quantitative Business Analysis and Decision Making.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission
Introduction to the sources and statistical analysis of data as well as optimization models for use in making business decisions. Data collection, descriptive and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, multiple regression, linear programming and simulation.

BUSAD 503. Information Systems.

(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Introduction to a broad variety of information systems (IS) topics, including current and emerging developments in information technology (IT), IT strategy in the context of corporate strategy, and IS planning and development of enterprise architectures. Cases and discussions highlight the techniques and tactics used by managers to cope with strategic issues within an increasingly technical competitive environment.

BUSAD 504. Marketing and Logistics.

(Cross-listed with STB). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Integration of the business functions concerned with the marketing and movement of goods along the supply chain with the primary goal of creating value for the ultimate customer. Coordination of marketing, production, and logistics activities within the firm and with outside suppliers and customers in the supply chain.

BUSAD 507. Organizational Behavior.

(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Understanding human behavior in organizations, and the nature of organizations from a managerial perspective. Special emphasis on how individual differences, such as perceptions, personality, and motivation, influence individual and group behavior in organizations and on how behavior can be influenced by job design, leadership, groups, and the structure of organizations.

BUSAD 508. Accounting and Finance.

(Cross-listed with STB). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Survey of fundamental topics in accounting and finance. Financial statement reporting and analysis for agriculture firms, corporate governance issues related to financial reporting, (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley). Basic tools and techniques used in financial management, including stock and bond valuation. How to assess and use capital budgeting methods to evaluate proposed firm investments.

BUSAD 509. Seed Trade, Policy and Regulation.

(Cross-listed with STB). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Cultural, financial, economic, political, legal/regulatory environments shaping an organization's international business strategy. Topics include entry (and repatriation) of people, firms, goods, services, and capital. Special attention to the institutions of seed regulation and policy. Ethical issues facing managers operating in an international context.

BUSAD 533. Economic and Business Decision Tools.

(Cross-listed with ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ECON 501 or ECON 532
Team taught by faculty in the Department of Economics and the College of Business, this course focuses on applied economic and business tools for decision making. The topics include: Monte Carlo analysis with applications to option pricing and insurance mechanism design, portfolio analysis using existing standard spreadsheet software and add-ons, dynamic programming tools for inventory management and sequential decisions, discrete choice modeling and statistical bootstrapping, and financial performance evaluation using commercially available software.

BUSAD 591. Professional Experiential Learning.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Graduate standing; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Academically supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline.

BUSAD 592. MBA Professional Skills Development.

Cr. R. Prereq: Admission to Full-time MBA Program
Provides first-year MBA students with tools necessary to develop and implement a successful internship and career search, and to develop professional skills critical for success in the competitive business environment. Topics include career search strategy, resume and cover letter development, interviewing, strategic networking, salary negotiation, impression management, team skills development, presentation skills development, and business etiquette. Required for all full-time MBA students. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 594. MBA Professional Skills Development II.

Cr. R. Prereq: BUSAD 592
A second course designed to improve the professional skills of first-year MBA students. Emphasis on building effective communications and networking skills. Students will participate in professional workshops, company visits, executive speaker seminars, service learning projects, business case competitions, and related activities. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 598. Cooperative Education.

Cr. R. Prereq: Permission of instructor
Professional work experience. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

BUSAD 599. Creative Component.