This course introduces the student to entrepreneurial concepts necessary to discover opportunities for markets and situations in which a small business can be developed successfully. Topics covered include the nature of small business, seeking entrepreneurial opportunities, developing new ventures, marketing and managing a small business, and the social and legal environment of businesses.

This course introduces the student to an overview of the background of human resource management, acquisition of human resource, training and development of employees, compensation of human resources, and labor relations. Topics covered include human resource planning, recruitment, selection and training, equal opportunity and employment laws, job analysis and design, perfomance management systems, compensation and benefits, and employee/labor relations.

Students learn efficient and effective use of resources in achieving organizational goals. Topics include the environment of management, the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, and decision-making for organizational leaders.

This course introduces the student to an overview of legal issues in human resource and employment law. Topics covered include employment relationships, hiring, terminations, employment discrimination, employment regulation (wage and hour, safety, workers' compensation), and employee evaluation