Undergraduate Business Courses and Graduation Requirements

*All online courses are 8 weeks in length and are 3 credit hours each unless noted otherwise.  In order to help the students achieve their goal of degree completion as quickly as possible, while maintaining academic credibility, there will be times where students take two courses simultaneously over the period of 8 weeks.  Calendars are provided after each cohort group registers and officially starts the degree program.

Course Sequence One -  (33 Semester Hours)
LETU 1073OL* Strategies for Adult Learning
ENGL 1873OL Written Communications I
HUMA  2133OL Human Culture and Society
COMM  1873OL Speech Communications
BIBL 1073OL New Testament Principles
KINE 1273OL Executive Wellness
HIST 1303OL Early American History
BIBL 3073OL Introduction to the Gospels
BUSI 1173OL Introduction to Business Principles
HIST 3273OL Profiles in Leadership
ACCT 1173OL Fundamentals of Accounting

*  May be taken only once.

Course Sequence Two - (33 Semester Hours)
LETU 1073OL* Strategies for Adult Learning
ENGL 2173OL Written Communications II
ENGL 2393OL Great Writers of the Western World
POLS 2873OL American Political Foundations
BIOL 1073OL Principles of Life Science
HIST 2873OL Recent American History
BUSI 1073OL Financial Management for Individuals
BIBL 2073OL Old Testament Principles
MATH 1083OL Business Math
HUMA 2073OL Great Ideas through the Centuries
BUSI 2273OL Small Business Management

*  May be taken only once.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CORE - (51 Semester Hours)
For students who have successfully completed 60 semester hours or more, the following
core courses are required for the BBA core in the given sequence.

LETU 1073* Strategies for Adult Learners  Includes the philosophy and expectations of the adult program at LeTourneau University and other subjects that will assist the student to achieve academically in the program.  The focus is on study habits, learning resources, and skill levels in English, mathematics, and computer literacy, as well as options for remediation if necessary. Other topics include adult learning issues, the heritage of LeTourneau University, and an introduction to writing using the APA format. 

*Students who have successfully completed this course in BB1 or BB2 will not repeat it in the BBA core.

BUSI 3713   MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
An introduction to management and leadership, and the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.  The focus is on developing managerial and leadership competencies in the areas of communication, planning and administration, strategic action, self-management, global awareness, and teamwork. 

COMM 3703   BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR MANAGERS
The importance of professionalism in all types of communication will be stressed.  In addition to speaking and writing skills, special emphasis will be placed on listening skills, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. 

MATH 2183   MATH MODELING FOR DECISION MAKING
A course in computational and algebraic decision making as it applies to business situations.  Included is the study of real numbers, linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, exponents, and radicals. 

BUSI 3773   MARKETING PRINCIPLES
This course is an integrated analysis of the role of marketing within the organization.  An examination will be made of the factors affecting consumer behavior, the development of marketing strategies, and the recognition of marketing variables. 

ECON 3773   PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
This course is an introduction to the nature and theory of economics.  It includes a study of the concepts of supply and demand, business costs (from an economic perspective), plus price and output determination under pure competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly.  Also included in the course is a review of money and banking principles along with the operation of the Federal Reserve System, national income accounting, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. 

BUSI 3623   BUSINESS RESEARCH I

ACCT 3713   MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
A study of the role that accounting data plays in the decision-making processes of managers of both for-profit and non-profit entities. 

BUSI 4733   ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
The study of individual and group behavior viewed from a managerial perspective within the organizational setting.  Attention is focused on applications by managers of theory and research about interaction among individual employees and employee groups and teams. 

BUSI 3753   BUSINESS LAW
A study of the historical background and role of law in business and society; general principles of the law of contracts, personal property, secured transactions, sales and commercial paper, the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in Texas plus other applicable Texas statutes. 

BUSI 4643 Business Research II

BUSI 4743   PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE  A study of the conceptual framework for determining the value of the firm and the cost of capital to the firm, as impacted by investment, financing, and dividend policy, with consideration given to risk/return tradeoff.

BUSI 3733   MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES
This is a course in the management of the human resources of an organization.  Topics covered include recruitment, selection, planning, training and development, compensation and benefits, workplace safety, and labor relations. 

BUSI 3783   BUSINESS ETHICS
This course provides a Biblical framework for business ethics with applications to contemporary issues in business and management.  It provides a learning environment wherein each student may review his or her personal values and strengthen decision skills needed in resolving ethical dilemmas. 

 BUSI 4723   OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Operation management studies the activities of a firm that relate to the creation of goods and services through the transformation of inputs to outputs.  This includes the ten major topics of operations management:  managing quality, design of goods and services, process strategy, location strategies, layout strategies, human resources, supply-chain management, inventory management, scheduling, and maintenance. 

BUSI 4703   INTERNATIONAL Business Environment
A study of the issues involved by the internationalization of markets and competition for both small proprietorships and large corporations. 

BUSI 4763   MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
This course represents the capstone experience for the bachelors-level business student.  Drawing on skills learned in the core curriculum and utilizing the case study method of instruction, students learn to analyze industries and companies, formulate strategic vision and strategic plans, and implement corporate-level, business-level, and functional-level plans.  All other core courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to enrollment in BUSI 4763. 

* All core courses must be completed prior to taking
BUSI 4763.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CORE - (48 Semester Hours)
For students who have successfully completed 60 semester hours or more, the following
core courses are required for BBM core in the given sequence.

LETU 1073* Strategies for Adult Learners    Includes the philosophy and expectations of the adult program at LeTourneau University and other subjects that will assist the student to achieve academically in the program.  The focus is on study habits, learning resources, and skill levels in English, mathematics, and computer literacy, as well as options for remediation if necessary. Other topics include adult learning issues, the heritage of LeTourneau University, and an introduction to writing using the APA format. 

*Students who have successfully completed this course in BB1 or BB2 will not repeat it in the BBM core.

BUSI 3713   MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
An introduction to management and leadership, and the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.  The focus is on developing managerial and leadership competencies in the areas of communication, planning and administration, strategic action, self-management, global awareness, and teamwork. .

COMM 3703   BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR MANAGERS
The importance of professionalism in all types of communication will be stressed.  In addition to speaking and writing skills, special emphasis will be placed on listening skills, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. 

MATH 2183   MATH MODELING FOR DECISION MAKING
A course in computational and algebraic decision making as it applies to business situations.  Included is the study of real numbers, linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, exponents, and radicals. 

BUSI 3753   BUSINESS LAW
A study of the historical background and role of law in business and society; general principles of the law of contracts, personal property, secured transactions, sales and commercial paper, the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in Texas plus other applicable Texas statutes.

 BUSI 4733   ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
The study of individual and group behavior viewed from a managerial perspective within the organizational setting.  Attention is focused on applications by managers of theory and research about interaction among individual employees and employee groups and teams. 

ECON 3773   PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
This course is an introduction to the nature and theory of economics.  It includes a study of the concepts of supply and demand, business costs (from an economic perspective), plus price and output determination under pure competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly.  Also included in the course is a review of money and banking principles along with the operation of the Federal Reserve System, national income accounting, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. 

BUSI 3773   MARKETING PRINCIPLES
This course is an integrated analysis of the role of marketing within the organization.  An examination will be made of the factors affecting consumer behavior, the development of marketing strategies, and the recognition of marketing variables. 

BUSI 3733   MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES
This is a course in the management of the human resources of an organization.  Topics covered include recruitment, selection, planning, training and development, compensation and benefits, workplace safety, and labor relations. 

 BUSI 3723   FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR MANAGERS
This class is designed to sharpen the student’s skill in the interpretation and analysis of financial statements.  The key financial statements are introduced, as well as important accounting conventions and relationships between various accounts.  The focus is placed on the use of financial information to improve the effectiveness of managerial decision-making. 

BUSI 4873   ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
This is an introductory survey course in organizational leadership.  Areas of discussion and emphasis include the differences between leadership and management, visionary leadership, problem solving, team building, communication and communicating across boundaries, power distribution and delegation, liaison skills, and effective planning.  A wide variety of teaching methods will be employed to illustrate these topics, including case studies, role plays, research, and hands-on exercises.

BUSI 3783   BUSINESS ETHICS
This course provides a Biblical framework for business ethics with applications to contemporary issues in business and management.  It provides a learning environment wherein each student may review his or her personal values and strengthen decision skills needed in resolving ethical dilemmas. 

BUSI 4713   MANAGING INNOVATION AND CHANGE
A study of the systematic discipline needed for building, maintaining and extending competitive advantage through the managerial process.  The case study method is stressed.  Study areas include change agents, consulting activities, resistance to change, organizational diagnosis, and organizational structure changes. 

BUSI 3793   NEGOTIATION STRATEGY
This course is designed to strengthen the student’s skills in multiple types of negotiation situations.  Students learn the dynamics of a negotiation, how to plan strategy, conduct initial research, modify his/her negotiation behavior, and leverage unbalanced power situations. 

BUSI 4283   NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
In this course, students are exposed to foundational concepts of nonprofit leadership and management.  Topics include:  strategic management of nonprofit organizations, challenges of leading nonprofit organizations, nonprofit governance, advancement, and current trends in nonprofit management. 

BUSI 4763   MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
This course represents the capstone experience for the bachelors-level business student.  Drawing on skills learned in the core curriculum and utilizing the case study method of instruction, students learn to analyze industries and companies, formulate strategic vision and strategic plans, and implement corporate-level, business-level, and functional-level plans.  All other core courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to enrollment in BUSI 4763. 

* All core courses must be completed prior to taking
BUSI 4763.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To earn a bachelor’s degree, students must satisfactorily complete the following graduation
requirements. Students returning after discontinuing studies for more than one year
will come under the requirements of the newest LeTourneau University catalog.
Students must satisfactorily complete:
1. A total of 127 semester hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
2. A total of 49 semester hours in the LeTourneau University business administration
core curriculum and a total of 46 hours in the LeTourneau University business management core curriculum.
3. A total of 33 semester hours of general education requirements beyond those
already in the business core curriculum.
4. A total of 45 semester hours of general elective requirements for the business administration core curriculum and a total of 48 semester hours for the business management core curriculum.
5. An English proficiency examination with a passing score.
6. Payment of all tuition and fees.
7. Approval of the faculty and the Board of Trustees.