B A - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

B A 104. Introduction to Business 3 cr.: Survey and integration of functions in business organizations within their social and economic environment. Branch campuses only.

B A 202. Small Business Enterprise 3 cr.: Appraisal of business functions within the framework of a small business organization.

B A 291. Business Administration and Economics Internship and Cooperative Education I 1-3 cr.: Introduction and applications of the principles of business administration and economics. Registration in one course allowed per co-op work phase; a minimum of 12 work weeks is required. Open only to students in the College of Business Administration and Economics. Option of S/U or a grade. The amount of academic credit (1-3 cr.) will be determined by the academic experience, and not by the work experience.

B A 301. Career Planning in Business 1 cr.: Orientation in developing career objectives, seeking target employers, writing resumes, and interviewing with employers. Graded S/U.

B A 305. Leadership Training for CBAE Ambassadors 1 cr.: Leadership development for volunteers serving as CBAE student ambassadors, focusing on CBAE undergraduate degree programs, NMSU student services, public speaking and public relations.

B A 391. Business Administration and Economics Internship and Cooperative Education II 1-3 cr.: Applications of the principles of business administration and economics. Registration in one course allowed per co-op work phase; a minimum of 12 work weeks is required. Open only to students in the College of Business Administration and Economics. Option of S/U or a grade. The amount of academic credit (1-3 cr.) will be determined by the academic experience and not by the work experience.

B A 448. Small Business Consulting 3 cr.: Study, analysis, and presentation of recommendations for solving significant problems confronting small businesses. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent of instructor. Same as MGT 448.

B A 485. The Business of Science and Technology 3 cr.: This course examines business practices for science and technology organizations. The main focus of this course is to show the commercialization process, using business processes to transform an invention into a marketable product. For example, biomedical science discoveries reach patients through collaborative interactions among universities, private industry, and the government over a period of time. Strategic planning, marketing, finance accounting and management practices facilitate the transformation process. Topics include patents, funding, business plan preparation, risk management, and ethical conduct. This course will also address historical, current and global perspectives of science-driven and technology-driven businesses. Not open to MBA students.

B A 490. Selected Topics 3 cr.: Prerequisites vary according to the seminar being offered.

B A 491. Business Administration and Economics Internship and Cooperative Education III 1-3 cr.: Applications of the principles of business administration and economics. Registration in one course allowed per co-op work phase; a minimum of 12 work weeks is required. Open only to students in the College of Business Administration and Economics. Option of S/U or a grade. The amount of academic credit (1-3 cr.) will be determined by the academic experience and not by the work experience.

B A 498. Independent Study 1-3 cr.: Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with the prior approval of the department head. Prerequisite: junior or above standing and consent of instructor. A maximum of 3 credits may be earned.