Students will learn the basics of design and layout, typography, video production, motion graphics, animation and web design. Students learn concept generation techniques and explore design methodologies, as well as develop production and pre-visualization techniques that support the visual expression of ideas. AE

This course focuses on the function of verbal communication in society. The mastering of positive listening behaviors, nonverbal communication techniques, and the skillful use of language are stressed. Students practice extemporaneous speaking with emphasis placed on outlining content, organization, and delivery. OC

This course builds on the foundation gained in BLAW 343. Learners continue to examine substantive legal principles as well as the ethical and social responsibility implications of business conduct within the legal environment. Topics shall include property law, insurance law, intellectual property, internet law, business entities, agency law, and employment law. Prerequisite: 343.

This course examines legal issues encountered in conducting financial and commercial business transactions. Students will gain knowledge to prepare them to participate in these transactions, particularly with regard to financial and accounting aspects of the transactions. Topics include laws relating to business organizations, sales, environmental regulation, commercial paper, secured transactions, documents of title, bankruptcy, securities regulations, and accountants legal liability.

Courses on topics of interest to business students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click on the Section Details in VitNet.

Experiential Learning: Internship (12 Credits) Non-classroom experiences in the field of business. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full-or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. A maximum of 15 credits of 287/487 can be used to meet graduation requirements. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a School of Business faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. A written learning contract must be on file in the Office of the Registrar by the end of the first week of classes in the semester in which the course is taken. The contract must provide details of the topic, learning objectives, methods to be used, works to be completed, completion dates, grading criteria, and a prospective bibliography.

Courses on topics of interest to organizational management students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Experiential Learning: Internship (12 Credits) Non-classroom experiences in the field of business. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full-or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. A maximum of 15 credits of 287/487 can be used to meet graduation requirements. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a School of Business faculty member and the Dean of the School of Business. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. A written learning contract must be on file in the Office of the Registrar by the end of the first week of classes in the semester in which the course is taken. The contract must provide details of the topic, learning objectives, methods to be used, works to be completed, completion dates, grading criteria, and a prospective bibliography.