List of BUSN 280 One-Credit Wonders for Fall 2025
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: Pers Cyber Protectn
Personal Cyber Protection is a hands-on course designed for students with no prior cybersecurity experience, teaching them how to secure their personal devices and online presence. Through interactive lessons and practical labs, students will learn to safeguard their laptops, protect their Wi-Fi networks, recognize social engineering threats, and manage their digital footprint.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: Eco Innovation Lab
In this Ecology and Sustainability Innovation Lab, students will work in teams to develop innovative solutions to real-world sustainability challenges. This hands-on approach encourages creativity, collaboration, and practical problem-solving skills.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: Excel 1
This introductory course provides undergraduate students with foundational skills in Microsoft Excel. Topics include spreadsheet navigation, data entry, formatting, basic formulas and functions, chart creation, and data organization. Students will learn to use Excel for problem-solving, data analysis, and professional document preparation. No prior experience with Excel is required.
- BUSN 280 SpTp: Think and Innovate
Challenge your conventional thinking and tap into your creative potential in this 100% online course. Break free from your existing perspectives and learn to see the world around you with fresh eyes, uncovering new opportunities to develop innovative solutions. This course will make you more aware of your surroundings and inspire you to seek unconventionally creative and innovative solutions. Don’t miss this chance to reshape the way you think and innovate.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: International Travel
This course provides a comprehensive guide to planning a successful and safe trip abroad. Students will learn how to choose destinations wisely, navigate cultural norms, manage travel expenses, and handle logistics such as transportation, food, and water safety.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: HR in the News
An examination of current human resource trends as laid out by SHRM’s HR Daily email series. This course will explore up to date challenges, trends, and relevant news that one of the leading professional HR organizations have deemed to be important. All topics will be from the prior week’s emails, providing up to date information for students.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: Name Image Likeness
Explore NIL’s potential to build your brand and create new opportunities! Designed for student-athletes, influencers, and future leaders aiming to understand and leverage NIL deals for long-term success in college and beyond.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: Tax Basics for Life
This course provides a practical introduction to personal income taxes for non-accountants. Students will learn how to prepare their own tax returns, understand key tax concepts, and utilize tax software like TurboTax. The course covers income reporting, deductions, credits, and filing requirements to help students maximize refunds and avoid common mistakes.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: Fund your Biz Idea
This course equips students with the knowledge and tools to secure funding for their business ideas. Topics include bootstrapping, crowdfunding, loans, grants, and attracting investors. Students will learn how to craft compelling pitches, develop financial strategies, and navigate funding options.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: AI for Innovation
This course explores how artificial intelligence enhances creativity and drives innovation across various fields. Students will learn how AI tools can generate ideas, streamline processes, and support creative problem-solving. Through hands-on projects, they will experiment with AI-powered technologies to enhance their work and thinking. At the end of the course, students will understand how to leverage AI to expand their creative potential.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: Build Your Brand
This course teaches students how to create, develop, and grow a strong personal or business brand. Students will explore key branding elements, including identity, messaging, audience engagement, and digital presence. They will learn strategies to establish a unique and memorable brand in a competitive market.
- BUSN 280 – SpTp: Retail Management
This course introduces the fundamentals of retail management, including operations, customer engagement, and sales strategies. Students will gain a broad understanding of how retail businesses function and adapt to market trends. The course provides practical insights into managing retail environments effectively.
