Taking Care of Business Blog

The School of Business Administration offers several in-person one-credit elective classes. If you are a full-time undergraduate student and have fewer than 18 credits, you can likely take one of these courses as part of your regular tuition. Classes are open to all majors.

These classes can be added by calling the Registrar at (509) 313-6592. Or email Registrar@gonzaga.edu from your Zagmail account and include your student ID number and the class CRN. For example: Dear Registrar, I would like to register for CRN 12345. Thank you. {Your name}

BCSS 232.  Career Activation CRN 23303
This immersive course prepares students to succeed in today’s jobs and internships through active, hands‑on learning. The class is structured like a professional conference, with students rotating through interactive workshops taught by industry professionals. Students will practice important job skills while building connections with experienced professionals from Seattle and Spokane. Students will leave with practical skills, expanded networks, and concrete resources that help them stand out in the job market.
April 25-26: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 263.  Introduction to Nonprofit Management CRN 23304
A nonprofit is an organization that works for a collective, public or social benefit. This course introduces students to the nonprofit sector and its role in advancing public and social impact. Students explore how nonprofits are formed and governed, how missions and visions are developed, and how organizations plan strategically to achieve their goals. Through examples and discussion, students gain a practical foundation for understanding how nonprofit organizations operate and serve their communities.
April 17-18: 4-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday

BCSS 264.  Nonprofit Fundraising and Marketing CRN 23302
This course introduces students to the core practices of nonprofit fundraising and marketing. Students learn how nonprofits generate financial support to advance their missions and serve community needs. The course covers essential fundraising and marketing principles, tools, and strategies, with attention to donor engagement, messaging, and ethical practice. By the end of the course, students will have a practical foundation for contributing to effective fundraising efforts in today’s nonprofit environment.
Feb. 21-22: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday