Courses

Communication, Professional, & Computer Skills

Some of the courses listed are offered infrequently. Students are advised to check with the schedule of classes published by the Registrar or the corresponding academic department for availability.

Communication Skills:

  • BUS–C 104 Business Presentations (3 cr.) Students are introduced to oral communication in business contexts. The course focus is on theory-based skill development that will enable students to deliver audience-centered messages, work in teams, and analyze and develop oral arguments. Credit not given for both BUS-C 104 and BUS-C 106.
  • BUS–C 106 Business Presentations: Honors (3 cr.) P: Must be a Business or Hutton Honors College student. Students are introduced to oral communication in business contexts. Course focus is on theory-based skill development enabling students to deliver audience-centered messages, work in teams, analyze and develop oral arguments. Students are given an additional opportunity to engage in an international, creative, or political communication exercise. Credit not given for both BUS-C 106 and BUS-C 104.
  • BUS-C 155 Topics in Communication Skills (1 - 5 cr.)  Variable topic, variable credit course in Communication Skills.
  • BUS–C 204 Business Writing (3 cr.) P: Must have a class standing of Sophomore or higher and (ENG-W 131 or ENG-W 170 or CMLT-C 110) with a grade of C or higher. Theory and practice of written communication in business. Stresses clarity, organization, use of correct, forceful English in correspondence, inter-office writing, and reports. Credit not given for both BUS-C 204 and BUS-C 205.
  • BUS–C 205 Business Writing: Honors (3 cr.) P: Must be a student in the Business Honors Program or Hutton Honors College, and have a class standing of Sophomore or higher, and (ENG-W 131 or ENG-W 170 or CMLT-C 110) with a grade of C of higher. The overall goal of this course is to develop an awareness of the complexity involved in the communication process in order to communicate effectively both verbally (orally and in writing) and nonverbally in a business setting. The C205 capstone experience is participation in a team case competition. Credit not given for both BUS-C 205 and BUS-C 204.
  • BUS-C 255 Topics in Communication Skills (1 - 5 cr.)  Variable topic, variable credit course in Communication Skills.
  • BUS-C 271 Global Business Analysis (1.5 cr.)  P: BUS-D 270 with grade of C or better. C271 extends the knowledge gained in D270, Global Business Environment. This class concentrates directly on the management of multinational firms. Students are placed in the role of the decision-makers responsible for solving the myriad of practical problems resulting from a globalized and highly interconnected business environment.
  • BUS-C 272 Global Business Immersion (3 cr.)  P: BUS-D 270 with a grade of C or higher. The Global Business Immersion course includes international travel. It extends the knowledge gained in Global Business Environment, D270 and concentrates directly on the management of multinational firms. An application is required to be a part of this course. See more information about Global Business Immersion.
  • BUS-C 355 Topics in Communication Skills (1 - 5 cr.) Variable topic, variable credit course in Communication Skills.
  • BUS-C 455 Topics in Communication Skills (1 - 5 cr.)  Variable topic, variable credit course in Communication Skills.
  • BUS-C 490 Independent Study in Communication Skills (1 - 5 cr.)  Supervised individual study and research in student's special field of interest. The student will propose the investigation desired and, in conjunction with the instructor, develop the scope of work to be completed. Written report required.

Professional Skills:

  • BUS-I 304 Honors I-Core Discussion (1 cr.) P: Must be a Business Honors student, and have completed all I-Core prerequisites with a grade of C or better. Part of Honors I-Core.
  • BUS–T 134 Jellison LLC Community Development (1 cr.) P: Jellison LLC students only. BUS-T 134 is a discussion-based course that gives first-year students an opportunity to tie together three aspects of a student's development (personal, academic, and professional). Students will set personal, academic, and professional goals while gaining the confidence and interpersonal skills necessary to connect with peers, professors, and business professionals.
  • BUS–T 144 Jellison LLC Hot Topics (1 cr.) P: BUS-T 134 and must be a Jellison Living Learning Center student. Provides students the opportunity to explore the connection between some outside interest and business. It supports the Jellison LLC's mission to engage young students in creative thinking and encourages students to explore their interests.
  • BUS-T 155 Topics in Professional Skills (1 - 5 cr.)  Variable topic, variable credit course in Professional Skills.
  • BUS–T 175 Kelley Compass 1 (1.5 cr.) Students learn to identify and present themselves to others through: reviewing interest and skills inventories; analyzing their cultural and ethical influences; reframing their life experiences to date; reflecting on their values and priorities; and preparing Skills/Activities resumes. Students discover what is possible and what they want by: attending major-focused presentations outside of class; identifying concepts of success; interviewing professionals; evaluating their values and priorities in college organizations; setting personal and professional goals; and considering the academic paths available at Kelley and IUB.
  • BUS-T 255 Topics in Professional Skills (1 - 5 cr.)  Variable topic, variable credit course in Professional Skills.
  • BUS-T 271 Global Business Analysis (1.5 cr.)  P: BUS-D 270 with grade of C or better. C271 extends the knowledge gained in D270, Global Business Environment. This class concentrates directly on the management of multinational firms. Students are placed in the role of the decision-makers responsible for solving the myriad of practical problems resulting from a globalized and highly interconnected business environment.
  • BUS-T 272 Global Business Immersion (3 cr.)  P: BUS-D 270 with a grade of C or higher. The Global Business Immersion course includes international travel. It extends the knowledge gained in Global Business Environment, D270 and concentrates directly on the management of multinational firms. An application is required to be a part of this course. See more information about Global Business Immersion.
  • BUS–T 275 Kelley Compass 2 (1.5 cr.) P: BUS-T 175 with a grade of C or better and Sophomore standing. Working with people from diverse backgrounds in local and virtual teams, students learn to: manage first impressions; create effective teams; manage conflicting ethics in teams; organize and lead meetings; prepare for (and debrief) mock interviews; research and produce a product in a team; and practice appropriate business etiquette at a luncheon. Credit not given for both BUS-T 275 and (ASCS-Q 296, SPEA-V 252).
  • BUS-T 355 Topics in Professional Skills (1 - 5 cr.)  Variable topic, variable credit course in Professional Skills.
  • BUS–T 375 Kelley Compass 3 (1 cr.) P: BUS-T 275 with a grade of C or better and Junior standing or higher; C: BUS-BE 375 (I-Core). Students will continue in the student talent management system by, learning to carry out objectives in face-to-face team meetings as well as virtual meetings. In addition, students will continue to fine-tune resumes to fit their increased awareness of personal goals and improve interview strategies to secure positions with companies with similar goals and values.
  • BUS-T 455 Topics in Professional Skills (1 - 5 cr.)  Variable topic, variable credit course in Professional Skills.
  • BUS-T 490 Independent Study in Professional Skills (1 - 5 cr.)  Supervised individual study and research in student's special field of interest. The student will propose the investigation desired and, in conjunction with the instructor, develop the scope of work to be completed. Written report required.
  • BUS–W 499 Co-op/Intern Work Assignment Off-Campus (0 cr.)  A full-time work experience related to the student's occupational interest. In most cases the student is off-campus for a one-semester work experience. An application is required to be a part of this course. See Undergraduate Career Services for more information.
  • BUS–X 480 Internship Abroad (1 - 6 cr.) Variable topic, variable credit Business internship completed on a Kelley School of Business approved study abroad program. Approved internships earn direct IU credit.
  • BUS–X 498 Business Internship for Credit (2 cr.) This course is designed to deepen the overall learning gained from an internship. By completing structured assignments that relate both to the internship work and to elements of the broad-based business curriculum at the Kelley School, the value of the internship may be markedly increased.An application is required to be a part of this course. See Undergraduate Career Services for more information. 

Computer Skills:

  • BUS-K 155 Topics in Computer Skills (1 - 5 cr.) Variable topic, variable credit course in Computer Skills.
  • BUS-K 160 Introduction to Modeling Business Problems (3 cr.) Provides students with a foundational introduction to framing, modeling, and solving business problems in Microsoft Office. The course will emphasize basic file management skills, internet research, resource utilization, computer concepts, a solid foundation in business application of Microsoft Excel, and introductory Microsoft Office skills for Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • BUS–K 201 The Computer in Business (3 cr.) Introduction to computer basics, information systems, and their application to managerial decision making. The course stresses end-user computing responsibility and explores current managerial issues in the hardware and software markets. Major topics include: microcomputer orientation; systems software; development software (BASIC language); commercial applications software (word-processing, spreadsheet, SBMS, and business graphics). Credit not given for both BUS-K 201 and BUS-K 204.
  • BUS–K 204 The Computer in Business: Honors (3 cr.) P: Must be a Business Honors Program student or Honors College student. Introduction to the role of computers in business with emphasis on microcomputer applications. Experimental exercises include learning Windows-based spreadsheets, database applications, electronic mail, and Internet navigation tools. The lectures focus on the use and application of technology (hardware, software, networks, databases) and integrates current management topics (business applications, systems development, data management, computer ethics). Credit not given for both BUS-K 204 and BUS-K 201.
  • BUS-K 255 Topics in Computer Skills (1 - 5 cr.) Variable topic, variable credit course in Computer Skills.
  • BUS-K 360 VBA and Application Integration (3 cr.) P: BUS-K 201 or BUS-K 204 with a grade of C or higher. Introduces students to VBA programming and Office application integration: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The purpose of this course is to develop the skills to enable students to create an integrated and fully automated business system or model and increase student's ability to function as an efficient business person.

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