Arts and Business (ARBUS) courses

ARBUS 101 Introduction to Business in North America

  • Fall

The functional areas of business: finance, personnel administration, production, marketing, and accounting are examined within differing organizational structures. Coverage also includes study of the principles of effective management and the financial system as a source of corporate capital.

ARBUS 102 Accounting Information for Managers

This course is designed for non-accountants who will use accounting information for planning, control and decision making.

ARBUS 201 The Principles of Entrepreneurship

  • Fall

The role of entrepreneurship in the economy, especially with respect to competition, innovation and investment; historical experience, theoretical framework, market dynamics, public policy and practical applications.

ARBUS 202 Professional and Business Ethics

  • Fall

Study of ethical and moral issues that typically arise in professional and business activity. What responsibilities to society at large do people in such business and professional activities as teaching, engineering, planning, architecture and accounting have? How far should professional autonomy extend?