Business Courses

BUS101 Introduction to Business

[3–0, 3 cr.]

An introductory survey of the business environment. Topics include: basic business functions and their interrelationships, accounting, finance, management, marketing and economics. Offered to Bridge Program students.

BUS105 Business Mathematics

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This is a freshman course for students admitted to the Business School. The course equips students with the mathematical skills required to better understand the many concepts and tools that are encountered in their studies in business and economics. Solving simultaneous equation systems, identifying the difference between linear and non-linear functions and equations, learning the basic rules of differentiation and integration, and recognizing the use of exponential and logarithmic functions are some of the topics covered in the course.

BUS201 Introduction to Business

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introductory survey of the business environment. Topics include basic business functions and their interrelationships, accounting, finance, management, marketing and economics.

BUS213 Business Law and Ethics

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introduction to the American/Lebanese legal environment. It entails the survey of the American/Lebanese judicial system, business ethics, contract laws, business organization, antitrust law and commercial agencies; all in a comparative approach.

BUS299 Civic and SDG Engagement

[0 cr.]

This is a 3-hour workshop for all students in the B.S. Business Studies program introducing civic engagement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of their preparation for the mandatory internship. (This course is Pass/Fail)

Equivalent: BUS299 Civic Engagement
Prerequisites: Business major, good academic standing.

BUS311 Research Methods

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course acquaints students with the importance of research in business. Topics include a research proposal design, data collection, and descriptive and statistical analysis.

Prerequisites: QBA201 Managerial Statistics 

BUS399 Business Internship/Practicum

[1 cr.]

This is a mandatory internship /practicum course for all students in the BS Business Studies program. It is a guided work experience based on a plan designed and agreed upon by the school and the employer, respectively.

Prerequisite: Business Major, Junior standing, Good Academic Standing

BUS852 Research Methods in Business

[6–0, 6 cr.]

This course is an examination of research methods applicable to identification, definition, and problem resolution in a business environment, emphasizing data collection and analysis techniques.

BUS880O Special Topics in Business Analytics

[3–0, 3 cr.]

BUS898 Research Topics in Business

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course entails the application of research methods to a current topic relevant to business. The project must incorporate the student’s hypothesis, test methods, test results, and conclusions.