Offered by Department of Economics
College of Business and Technology
BSAD Courses
- BSAD 100 - Exploring Business - 1 hour
- Prereq: none
The goal of this course is to help the student make a successful transition from high school to the College of Business and
Technology by providing the opportunity to explore the various business disciplines and associated campus and career
opportunities. The student will be asked to take an active involvement in academic issues and topics such as the facilities and
offerings provided by the College of Business and Technology, requirements for successful course and program completion, and the
values and skills that lead to professional and personal success.
- BSAD 115 - Introduction to Business - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
This course provides an overview of business concepts including entrepreneurship, government and business, international
business, financial concepts, and economic issues. Students are provided with an integrated and practical approach to current
business practices in all functional areas of business. Sp.
- BSAD 188GS - General Studies Portal - 3 hours
- Prereq: freshman or sophomore standing
Students analyze critical issues confronting individuals and society in a global context as they pertain to the discipline in
which the Portal course is taught. The Portal is intended to help students succeed in their university education by being
mentored in process of thinking critically about important ideas and articulating their own conclusions. Students may take the
Portal in any discipline, irrespective of their major or minor. Satisfies the General Studies Portal course requirement. Students
may take their Portal course in any discipline. Students who transfer 24 or more hours of General Studies credit to UNK are
exempt from taking a portal course.
- BSAD 295 - Business Communications - 3 hours
- Prereq: ENG 101* (or equivalent) or English ACT score of 29 or above
Current trends in written and oral business communications are covered in this course. Students will learn strategies for
developing effective written communications including business letters, e-mail messages, memos, reports, and proposals. Oral
communications skills including working in teams, listening, and nonverbal communications are discussed. Techniques for giving
effective oral presentations are a part of the course. F, Sp.
- BSAD 400 - Professional Readiness - 1 hour
- Prereq: Junior or Senior standing AND Business Administration or Agribusiness Major
The goal of this course is to help the student make a successful transition from the College of Business & Technology to future
professional success. The student will be required to complete the Major Field Test, EBI survey, and other assessments to
determine accomplishment of designated learning goals. Students will also be expected to take an active involvement in
activities designed to further enhance professional readiness and help establish positive future connections with the College
and business communities.
- BSAD 499 - Special Problems in Business - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: permission of instructor
Independent investigations of business problems. Topics to be investigated may be tailored to meet the needs of the student. A
case study course designed (1) to integrate the knowledge acquired in other courses in business administration, and (2) to
emphasize analysis and decision-making. Must be approved by Department Chair. F, Sp.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
