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List of BUSN 280 One-Credit Wonders for Fall 2026<\/h2>\n

First Half of Semester<\/h3>\n
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  1. BUSN 152 – Personal Cyber Protection<\/strong> \u2013 Lakan Sheets, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This course introduces students with no cybersecurity background to practical methods for securing devices, Wi-Fi, and online identities, recognizing threats, and developing a personalized plan to manage everyday cyber risks.<\/p>\n

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    1. BUSN 154 – International Travel<\/strong> Prep<\/strong> \u2013 Hannah Merritt, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This course introduces students to international travel planning, cultural awareness, global logistics, safety considerations, and practical skills for navigating travel, communication, and professional engagement in international settings.<\/p>\n

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      1. BUSN 158 – AI and Creativity \u2013 <\/strong>Olen York, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Integration of artificial intelligence platforms with creativity techniques and\/or processes.<\/p>\n

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        1. BUSN 160 – Name Image Likeness \u2013 <\/strong>David Steele, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          An introduction to Name Image and Likeness (NIL) in college athletics including the\u00a0 legal history, current state, and some of the basics of involved in preparing a solicitation and securing an NIL deal.<\/p>\n

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          1. BUSN 156 – Think and Innovate – <\/strong>Tracy Christofero, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            This course develops creative thinking and innovation skills by challenging conventional perspectives, increasing awareness, and inspiring students to generate unconventional, practical solutions to real-world problems.<\/p>\n

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            1. BUSN 166 – Tax Basics for Life \u2013 <\/strong>Tom Norton, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              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.<\/p>\n

              Second Half of Semester<\/h3>\n
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              1. BUSN 150 – Excel for Beginners<\/strong> \u2013 Kelly Sowards, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                This introductory course teaches undergraduates essential Excel skills, including navigation, data entry, formatting, formulas, charts, and data organization, preparing students for problem-solving, analysis, and professional document creation without prior experience.<\/p>\n

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                1. BUSN 172 – Fund your Biz Idea \u2013 <\/strong>Alan Letton, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  This course introduces common business models and explores funding methods for each, helping students understand how to evaluate ideas, identify capital needs, and select appropriate financing strategies.<\/p>\n

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                  1. BUSN 170 – Build Your Brand \u2013 <\/strong>Kevin Levine, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    This course introduces personal branding fundamentals, helping students define strengths, values, and goals, and communicate them authentically and strategically across digital and interpersonal platforms.<\/p>\n

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                    1. BUSN 162 – Biz of Sports Betting<\/strong> \u2013 Lei Ouyang, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of sports betting, focusing on how odds are calculated, how bookmakers generate profits, and the strategies bettors use to gain an edge.<\/p>\n

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                      1. BUSN 164 – Eco Innovation Lab<\/strong> \u2013 Margie Phillips, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        The course uses hands-on projects to integrate creative thinking, sustainable design, and business strategy, guiding students from problem identification to developing viable, high-impact solutions.<\/p>\n

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                        1. BUSN 280 – SpTp: Finance for Life<\/strong> \u2013 Tom Norton, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Learn the essentials of budgeting, saving, and managing personal finances with confidence. This course helps you build practical financial habits to plan for both short-term goals and long-term stability.<\/p>\n

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                          1. BUSN 280 – SpTp: Intro to Blockchain<\/strong> \u2013 Shekinah Apedo, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            This course introduces the fundamentals of blockchain and its business impact, including the systems that power Bitcoin. Topics include distributed ledgers, cryptography, consensus, smart contracts, and real-world applications. No prior experience required.<\/p>\n

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                            1. BUSN 280 – SpTp: AI Advantage at Work<\/strong> \u2013 Anil Gurung, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              This course equips students with practical AI skills for research, writing, branding, automation, and career planning. Through hands-on projects, learners use leading tools to boost productivity and professional impact.<\/p>\n

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                              1. BUSN 280 – SpTp: Bus Law in Movies <\/strong>\u2013 Casey Baker, online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Students will explore business law themes and concepts as depicted in several popular films.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                List of BUSN 280 One-Credit Wonders for Fall 2026 First Half of Semester BUSN 152 – Personal Cyber Protection \u2013 Lakan Sheets, online This course introduces students with no cybersecurity background to practical methods for securing devices, Wi-Fi, and online identities, recognizing threats, and developing a personalized plan to manage everyday cyber risks. BUSN 154<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":122,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11135","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cob\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cob\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cob\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cob\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/122"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cob\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11135"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cob\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11135\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11999,"href":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cob\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11135\/revisions\/11999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cob\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}