The Summer Business Institute curriculum is comprised of cross-disciplinary modules. You will learn about the basics of business through a broad range of integrated courses and cross-disciplinary topics—like Business Dynamics, Competitive Effectiveness, and Financial Management and Reporting—that will help prepare you to succeed after graduation. Through a curriculum that emphasizes innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning—including corporate site visits—you will gain a solid understanding of the big picture of business.

Course Listings

• Business Dynamics (2 credits)

  Dynamic nature of business in a changing environment explored. Cross functional approach to understanding business operations. Emphasis on purpose of business; how business vision is actualized. Action learning, problem solving approach utilized.

• Applied Economics (3 credits)

  Introduction to macroeconomics and microeconomics and the application of specific business decisions.

• Corporate Responsibility (3 credits)

  Core concepts of business law, ethical decision making, corporate social responsibility and governance.

• Financial Management and Reporting (4 credits)

  Foundation principles of corporate finance and financial accounting; emphasis on solving business problems.

• Competitive Effectiveness (4 credits)

  Integration of marketing and management concepts as an approach to creating value in business.