Course Descriptions for Department of General Business

College of Business, Stephen F. Austin State University

Courses in General Business

GBU 147 - Introduction to Business (BUSI 1301) - An overview of basic business functions including accounting, business law, communication, computer technology, economics, finance, marketing, management, and office systems. Not open to students with junior or senior standing in the College of Business. Course Syllabus

GBU 310 - Word Processing - A comprehensive study of word processing equipment, systems, and procedures. Emphasis on word processing applications, work measurement, and comparative product evaluation. Prerequisites: CSC 121 or equivalent; keyboarding skills or at least 30 wpm. Course Syllabus

GBU 321 - Information Technology - An introduction to the technology and processes used within the information processing cycle and its impact on organizational and personal productivity. Course Syllabus

GBU 325 - Business and Society - A systematic study of the various domestic and international social and political environments in which profit and non-profit business organizations must operate, with emphases on the diverse and sometimes competing considerations for numerous stakeholders and the implications for business strategies. Topics will include types of business organizations, social responsibility concepts, ethical principles, and alternate dispute resolution methods. Course Syllabus

GBU 345 - Training and Development - Application of theories of learning and instructional development to the education and training of employees in the organizational environment. Course Syllabus

GBU 440 - Records Management - An in-depth study of records management programs for organizations. Hands-on application is included with an appropriate database management software program. Prerequisite: CSC 121 or equivalent. Course Syllabus

GBU 461 - Information Management - Theories, issues, and strategies related to the management of information as a corporate asset. Emphasis on strategic information planning, information access, computer-human interaction, data security, and electronic privacy. Course Syllabus

GBU 475 - Special Problems - Instruction in special topics in general business. Prerequisite: Approval of department chair.

GBU 485 - Internship in General Business - Individually supervised internship in general business. Pass/Fail. Advanced standing as a major in General Business. Consent of department chair.

GBU 521 - Topics in General Business - 1-3 semester hours. Can be repeated as topics vary. Limit of 3 semester hours to be applied to graduate degree.

GBU 550 - Executive Leadership - An introduction to leadership theory and principles; application of leadership concepts in business organizations, with emphasis on formation of personal leadership style. (Same as MGT 550). Course Syllabus

GBU 575 - Advanced Graduate Studies - Individual study based on student need. May be repeated under different topics.

GBU 576 - Advanced Graduate Studies - Individual study based on student need.

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