Taking Care of Business Blog

The School of Business Administration is offering 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 by emailing Registrar@gonzaga.edu from your Zagmail account and including your student ID number and the CRN of the class. For example: Dear Registrar, I would like to register for CRN 12345 and my ID number is 123456789. Thank you. {Your name}

BCSS 201 Business Leadership
Business leadership refers to how people in an organization set objectives and influence others to achieve those objectives. Topics include leadership styles, theories of leadership, and case studies of leaders.
Instructor: Brian Newberry, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
April 1-2
9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Sunday

BCSS 221 Excel Skills
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software program that allows the user to analyze and visualize data. This course will introduce students to Excel concepts that allow them to analyze and present data in a format that will inform business decisions. This project-based course will use hands-on exercises to cover practical Excel skills used every day in business.
Instructor: Jenn Klein, assessment coordinator, Academic Technology Applications Support
April 1-2
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 234 Career Preparedness
Career preparedness refers to knowledge, skills, and abilities that allow workers to enter the workforce with success and create a foundation on which to build a productive career. Topics include professionalism, communication, leadership and management, critical thinking, and belonging.
Instructor: Erin Standley, Learning and Development Consultant
April 21-22
4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday

BCSS 240 Be More Like You & Find the Job of Your Dreams
What do you want to do with your life?” This question has daunted college students for generations. How can you possibly answer without the life experience to know? What if there’s a way to uncover your passions, align your unique skills and personality to an industry you love, and build a network of people who can help you along that path!? Based on Tyler Lafferty’s book, Be More Like You, this class provides you the “playbook” and teaches how to answer that question using the IDEAS Framework (Introspection, Design, Exploration, Adaptability & Service). You’ll learn what matters to you, which career paths support who you are as a person, and leave the class with practical strategies and tactics to find the job of your dreams – “that’s more like you.”
Instructor: Ed Reese, founder of Sixth Man Marketing
April 14-15
Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

BCSS 241 Discover & Land Your Dream Job in Marketing & Advertising
Find your dream job in marketing & advertising! This class exposes you to a variety of roles available in marketing & advertising, helps determine which are best suited for you and provides strategies and tactics to land the job itself. In this class we help you find a career that matches your skills and passions, identify the skills needed to get noticed, create a body of work that provides evidence that you can do the work and teach the networking essentials needed to get interviews as well as guidance to land the job itself. This course combines lectures, guest presentations and real-world work to put yourself in the best position possible to land your dream job in marketing & advertising.

Instructor: Ed Reese, founder of Sixth Man Marketing
April 28-29
Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

BCSS 242 Create your Development Plan and Build your Self Confidence
Creating a development plan to build your career and life will help you reach your potential. Topics include how find your “Why”, crush your inner critic, have difficult conversations, start your financial freedom journey, handle criticism in a new way, and build an advisory team.
Instructor: Karen Cash, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Consultant
Aspire – DEI&B Consultant Services
April 29-30
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 260 Intercultural Business Communication
Intercultural business communication refers to how people in organizations communicate in intercultural and cross-cultural business contexts. Whether the context is regional or global, intercultural business communication skills are a strategic advantage. This course explores how to develop intercultural competence and communication skills that will allow students to thrive across multiple contexts.
Instructor: Julie Silbar, Ph.D., Service Delivery Quality Manager, Expedia Group, Inc.
April 14-16
4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday.

BCSS 262 Equity and Storytelling
Storytelling allows a leader to engage listeners by structuring information as a story instead of talking about facts. This course develops individual and collective views of equity through storytelling. Authentic leadership will be a focus of the course as storytelling is explored as a way to impact individuals, organizations, and society.
Instructor: Stephanie Elie-Martin, leadership/business consultant, SE Consulting
April 22-23
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Please visit your advisor to be cleared to register, review your mid-term grades, and talk about your future. Tips from the Registrar are available here.

Frequently asked questions about registering for Spring 2023 courses include:

I want to get “signed in” to a closed section of a course. What should I do?
Answer: Download a Course Authorization form from this page and follow the instructions on the page for having it approved. (Hint: You can do this before your register and be pre-approved for when you do register.)

How do I declare my major/concentration or change my major/concentration?
Answer: Download a Declaration of Major from this page and follow the instructions on the page for having it approved.

I need a course that meets the experiential requirement for my business concentration. Which Spring 2023 classes will fulfill that requirement?

1. ACCT 471 Forensic Accounting Lab
2. BUSN 430 Sustainable Business
3. BUSN 470 Multidisciplinary Act Projects
4. BUSN 491 Startup Accelerator
5. BUSN 494 Small Business Consulting
6. BMIS 445 Analytics Practicum
7. MKTG 490 Promotion Project
8. Internships (See requirements.). (these include ACCT 497, BUSN 497, and ENTR 497, among others)

More courses may be added to this list, please check back.

I need a course that meets the international requirement for my business concentration. Which Spring 2023 classes will fulfill that requirement?

MGMT 355 International Management
OPER 440 Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

More courses may be added to this list, please check back.

I need a course with the core designation Global Studies, Writing Enriched, and/or Social Justice. How do I find out which courses have those attributes?

Answer: Instructions on finding attributes are available here. In the SBA, the following Spring courses will have those attributes:

• Global Studies: MGMT 355 International Management; OPER 440 Global Supply Chain Management
• Writing Enriched: MGMT 350 Principles of Management (all sections), MKTG 315 Consumer Behavior; BFIN 423 Financial Management Cases (when taught by Morscheck)
• Social Justice: BUSN 480 Senior Seminar Business Ethics

Since ECON 311 and BFIN 327 are not offered in Spring 2023, what other courses can I substitute for these so I can complete my International Business Concentration (note: this is for the concentration which is NOT the same as the international requirement for the Business Administration degree)?

How do I know which classes I need to take?

Answer: Run a degree evaluation. Instructions for how to do so are available here.

How do I change advisors?

Answer: Download a Change of Advisor from this page and follow the instructions on the page for having it approved.

Can I count my internship for academic credit?

Answer: Juniors and Seniors can get up to three credits for internships but must meet the criteria. More information on how to register for an internship is available here.

Can I take any section of BUSN 480 that I want or are sections restricted by concentrations?

Answer: BUSN 480 sections are no longer restricted by concentration. All sections are available to all concentrations.

I think I want to do an individualized concentration. How does that work?

Students may design an interdisciplinary concentration of courses related to their individual goals and interests. Use this link to learn more.

When is my registration window?

Answer: You can find this information under the Registration tab on ZAGWEB:
1. Log into ZAGWEB
2. Select “Student”
3. Select “Student Profile”
4. Ensure the term you are registering for is selected in the upper left corner
5. Select “Registration Notices” in the upper right corner
6. You will see your time ticket indicated at the bottom of the “Registration Notices” section

I plan to take classes at another university in the summer. How can I make sure those classes will transfer back to Gonzaga?

Answer: Instructions are available here.

Please visit your advisor to be cleared to register, review your mid-term grades, and talk about your future. Tips from the Registrar are available here.

Frequently asked questions about registering for Fall 2022 courses include:

I want to get “signed in” to a closed section of a course. What should I do?
Answer: Download a Course Authorization form from this page and follow the instructions on the page for having it approved. (Hint: You can do this before your register and be pre-approved for when you do register.)

How do I declare my major/concentration or change my major/concentration?
Answer: Download a Declaration of Major from this page and follow the instructions on the page for having it approved.

I need a course that meets the experiential requirement for my business concentration. Which Fall 2022 classes will fulfill that requirement?

1. ACCT 471 Forensic Accounting Lab
2. BUSN 470 Multidisciplinary Act Projects
3. BUSN 491 Startup Accelerator
4. BUSN 494 Small Business Consulting
5. BMIS 445 Analytics Practicum
6. Internships (See requirements.)

More courses may be added to this list, please check back.

I need a course that meets the international requirement for my business concentration. Which Fall 2022 classes will fulfill that requirement?

MGMT 355 International Management
MKTG 417 International Marketing
OPER 440 Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

I need a course with the core designation Global Studies, Writing Enriched, and/or Social Justice. How do I find out which courses have those attributes?

Answer: Instructions on finding attributes are available here. In the SBA, the following Fall courses will have those attributes:

• Global Studies: MKTG 417 International Marketing; OPER 440 Global Supply Chain Management
• Writing Enriched: MGMT 350 Principles of Management (all sections), MKTG 315 Consumer Behavior; BFIN 423 Financial Management Cases (when taught by Morscheck)
• Social Justice: BUSN 480 Senior Seminar Business Ethics

How do I know which classes I need to take?

Answer: Run a degree evaluation. Instructions for how to do so are available here.

How do I change advisors?

Answer: Download a Change of Advisor from this page and follow the instructions on the page for having it approved.

Can I count my internship for academic credit?

Answer: Juniors and Seniors can get up to three credits for internships but must meet the criteria. More information on how to register for an internship is available here.

I am a senior and plan to take business ethics. I thought I had to take BUSN 480 and BUSN 485, but I only see BUSN 480.

Answer: BUSN 480 (2 credits) and BUSN 485 (1 credit) have been combined into BUSN 480 (3 credits).

Can I take any section of BUSN 480 that I want or are sections restricted by concentrations?

Answer: BUSN 480 sections are no longer restricted by concentration. All sections are available to all concentrations.

I think I want to do an individualized concentration. How does that work?

Students may design an interdisciplinary concentration of courses related to their individual goals and interests. Use this link to learn more.

When is my registration window?

Answer: You can find this information under the Registration tab on ZAGWEB:
1. Log into ZAGWEB
2. Select “Student”
3. Select “Student Profile”
4. Ensure the term you are registering for is selected in the upper left corner
5. Select “Registration Notices” in the upper right corner
6. You will see your time ticket indicated at the bottom of the “Registration Notices” section

I plan to take classes at another university in the summer. How can I make sure those classes will transfer back to Gonzaga?

Answer: Instructions are available here.

Junior-level business and accounting students,

Are you interested in non-profits? Do you want hands-on experience in the banking industry? Want to make industry connections before you graduate? Numerica Credit Union is again looking for one junior to serve on its Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 academic year. Being on a board of directors is a prestigious post. This is an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a financial institution and to network with people in the industry. The opportunity is open to all business students. Accounting and finance students may find it most in line with their course work, but I would encourage any business student who is looking for experience in non-profits, community organizations, or servant leadership to consider applying. Gonzaga has had several students earn this prestigious position over the years. It is a great way to build your resume and apply your classroom learning.

To qualify, you must be a junior-level business or accounting major and be able to commit to two years of service to the Board as a non-voting member. You will be expected to contribute to the board including attendance at meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m. You must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 and a GPA of at least 3.0 across all your business courses (or their equivalent).  You cannot be on any type of university probation. You also must meet with the approval of the Numerica Board, as they are making the final decision. You must also join/be a member of Numerica Credit Union, pass background checks, and sign confidentiality and ethics agreements.

If you are interested, please email Dr. Pepper – pepper@gonzaga.edu – a current resume, an unofficial transcript, and a 300-word statement of interest that includes a section on how you would best serve and fulfill your duties as a student director. You must also receive two recommendations from Gonzaga faculty/staff using this form. (Form requires user to be signed into a Gonzaga account.) Send your application packet to Dr. Pepper via email. The due date is Sept. 2.

Analytics Practicum (Fall 2022: It is offered from 1:50 – 3:05 p.m. TR. The CRN is 17123)

This is a project-oriented analytics class, in which students will be working on datasets provided by a local charity organization, Mid-City Concerns Senior Center/Meals on Wheels Spokane (MoWSpokane). CEO and associates of MoWSpokane will kindly and generously work with students in this class. 

You may want to consider taking it this fall for the following reasons:

* You want to earn experiential learning credits: Due to its extensive engagement with practitioners, the course can be counted as experiential learning. 

* If you are looking to gain more experience doing “hands on” business analytics for real organizations, this is your class.

* There are currently no prerequisites for the course (other than being a business student)

* This is a required course for the new Business Analytics concentration. If you plan to concentrate on BA, you should take it soon because it will be not offered in the Spring. 

The School of Business Administration is offering 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 by emailing Registrar@gonzaga.edu from your Zagmail account and including your student ID number and the CRN of the class. For example: Dear Registrar, I would like to register for CRN 12345 and my ID number is 123456789. Thank you. {Your name}

BCSS 260 Intercultural Business Communication
Intercultural business communication refers to how people in organizations communicate in intercultural and cross-cultural business contexts. Whether the context is regional or global, intercultural business communication skills are a strategic advantage. This course explores how to develop intercultural competence and communication skills that will allow students to thrive across multiple contexts.
Instructor: Julie Silbar, Service Delivery Quality Manager, Expedia Group, Inc.
Dec. 2-4
4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday.

BCSS 201 Business Leadership
Business leadership refers to how people in an organization set objectives and influence others to achieve those objectives. Topics include leadership styles, theories of leadership, and case studies of leaders.
Instructor: Brian Newberry, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
Nov. 19-20
9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Sunday

BCSS 240 Be More Like You & Find the Job of Your Dreams
What do you want to do with your life?” This question has daunted college students for generations. How can you possibly answer without the life experience to know? What if there’s a way to uncover your passions, align your unique skills and personality to an industry you love, and build a network of people who can help you along that path!? Based on Tyler Lafferty’s book, Be More Like You, this class provides you the “playbook” and teaches how to answer that question using the IDEAS Framework (Introspection, Design, Exploration, Adaptability & Service). You’ll learn what matters to you, which career paths support who you are as a person, and leave the class with practical strategies and tactics to find the job of your dreams – “that’s more like you.”
Instructor: Ed Reese, founder of Sixth Man Marketing
Nov. 18-19
Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

BCSS 262 Equity and Storytelling
Storytelling allows a leader to engage listeners by structuring information as a story instead of talking about facts. This course develops individual and collective views of equity through storytelling. Authentic leadership will be a focus of the course as storytelling is explored as a way to impact individuals, organizations, and society.
Instructor: Stephanie Elie-Martin, leadership/business consultant, SE Consulting
Nov. 5-6
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 230 Economics of the Side Hustle
A side hustle refers to work that brings in extra money beyond a person’s regular job and main income source. In this course, students will learn about business scope, pricing strategies, basic costs, financing, business licensing and regulations, and other considerations of a side hustle. There also will be time for students to work on their own side hustle ideas.

Instructor: John Lyons, senior resource policy analyst at Avista
Nov. 4-6
4 – 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and noon – 3 p.m. Sunday

BCSS 221 Excel Skills
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software program that allows the user to analyze and visualize data. This course will introduce students to Excel concepts that allow them to analyze and present data in a format that will inform business decisions. This course will use hands-on exercises to cover practical Excel skills used every day in business.

Instructor: Jenn Klein, assessment coordinator, Academic Technology Applications Support
Oct. 15-16
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
OR
Nov. 12-13
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 233 Work Hacks
This course examines several key topics about working and surviving in an organizational setting. These topics are pertinent to both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Topics include the joy of mistakes, working with people from different age groups and levels of experience, group projects, meetings and presentations, gatekeepers and bureaucracy, tips on when to listen and when to speak up, office communications and presentations, and taking and giving criticism.
Instructor: John Lyons, senior resource policy analyst at Avista
Oct. 14-16
4 – 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and noon – 3 p.m. Sunday

BCSS 268 Community Service & Leadership

This course will explore community leadership strategies and practice through the lens of place-based engagement and adaptive leadership. The course will introduce students to critical community engagement and leadership frameworks that inform Gonzaga’s commitment to place, spend time exploring our shared place of Northeast Spokane, and provide opportunities to learn from resident leaders who exemplify adaptive leadership in practice.
Instructor: Molly Ayers, senior director, Center for Community Engagement
Nov. 4-6
4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday

BCSS 234 Career Preparedness
Career preparedness refers to knowledge, skills, and abilities that allow workers to enter the workforce with success and create a foundation on which to build a productive career. Topics include professionalism, communication, leadership and management, critical thinking, and belonging.
Instructor: Erin Standley, Learning and Development Consultant
Nov. 11-12
4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday

If you’re interested in the world of big data, business intelligence, and data visualization we have good news — there’s a concentration for that. This fall, the School of Business approved a new data analytics concentration to be housed in the BMIS discipline. This new track will introduce you to many of the skills BMIS concentrations have been introduced to around the use of technology to facilitate information sharing and access, and add important opportunities to learn about how to use data, communicate it to diverse audiences, and tell stories that make that data matter.

Dr. Tim Olsen has put together this helpful FAQ about the new concentration. Please let Tim or myself know if you have questions, or contact your advisor.

Regards, Dr. Stevens

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Is there a new Business Analytics concentration?

Yes, it was approved, and will be in the catalog around August 1st.

What’s the difference between the MIS and BA concentrations?

Let’s compare the required courses for both…

BA Concentration (15 credits)	MIS concentration (12 credits)
Course – Short Description	Course – Short Description
BMIS 331 – Programming (Code)	BMIS 331 – Programming (Code)
BMIS 342 – Analytics w/Programming	BMIS 342 – Analytics w/Programming
BMIS 441 – Database	BMIS 441 – Database
BMIS 445 – Practicum (Real World Project using Power BI)	BMIS 444 – Systems Analysis and Design
Elective (ECON 355 recommended) – Regression

As you can see above, the BA concentration includes 3 courses from the MIS concentration and adds the Practicum and Regression course.

Why are the MIS and BA concentrations so similar?

Skills necessary for BA and MIS positions are similar.

Help me choose: BA or MIS?

Students with the MIS concentration get jobs in many different areas including analytics roles. The BA concentration exposes students to more in-depth analytics experiences including the Practicum and the Regression course.

Can I complete the concentration in one year?

If you can take all 5 courses, it should be possible. If you want to do it in 2022-2023 here is when the courses will be offered:

BMIS 331 – Fall/Spring

BMIS 342 – Spring Only*

BMIS 441 – Fall/Spring

BMIS 445 – Fall Only

Elective (ECON 355) – Fall/Spring

*BMIS 342 has a pre-req, BMIS 331.

Recommended Schedule: 

Fall: BMIS 331, BMIS 441, BMIS 445

Spring: BMIS 342, ECON 355

Additional Schedule:

Fall: BMIS 331, BMIS 445, ECON 355

Spring: BMIS 342, BMIS 441

Can I double major in MIS and BA?

This may be logistically difficult. You can only double count 1 course between concentrations. 

Does this require me to change to a different catalog and thus different requirements to graduate?

No.  The concentration is available to all current students regardless of which catalog you are on.  The only graduation requirements that will change are the courses required for the concentration itself.  If you have already completed coursework towards the MIS concentration and wish to migrate to the BA concentration, your completion of BMIS 331, 342, and/or 441 will count toward the new concentration.  You will have to complete a Declaration of Major/Minor/Concentration Form – declaring your new BA concentration and dropping your old MIS concentration.  Speak to your advisor to begin this process.

I have more questions, who can I contact?

Contact your advisor.

BUSN 494: Small Business Consulting: 3 Credits [Offered Every Fall & Spring] Fall or Spring Senior Year (Must have at least a 3.25 GPA and be a senior.

Practicum in providing management assistance to businesses and non-profit organizations in marketing, management, finance, accounting, information systems operations and related case problems. The course will also examine the management of the consulting process and the role of the consultant as an agent for organizational change. This course will satisfy three credits of the experiential major requirement. Permission required. Open to any major at the University.  Prerequisite: BENT 491 or Instructor Approval.

You can count some courses twice toward your degree in the School of Business Administration. Here’s how that works:

You can double-count one course between two concentrations in all but the international business concentration, where no double counting is allowed. 

A course taken to fulfill a concentration requirement may not be double-counted to satisfy a requirement in the Broadening, International, or Experiential area for the Business Administration major.

Students in the School of Business may also earn minors from other areas of the University. Up to six credits of courses taken to satisfy requirements of minors may be double-counted to satisfy the requirements of majors and concentrations in the School of Business.

The School of Business Administration is offering 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.

To add these classes after the drop/add period, please call the Registrar’s Office at (509) 313-6592.

BUSN 267 01 Business Leadership
Business leaders influence followers to use their skills and abilities to help achieve an organization’s mission. This course provides a case study of the art and science of leadership.
Instructor: Brian Newberry, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
Feb. 26-27
9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Sunday

BUSN 267 02 Professional Readiness
This course is designed with a focus on professional skill development to enter and succeed in the workforce. Emphasis is placed on communication (both verbal and written, as well as presentation skills), formal and non-formal dining etiquette, emotional intelligence development, networking, and feedback management.
Instructor: Erin Standley, Learning and Development Consultant
April 8-9
4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday

BUSN 267 03 Intro to Cryptocurrency
Learn how digital currency is rapidly integrating with, and replacing, traditional finance. This class goes far beyond Bitcoin. Concepts covered include blockchain technology, digital wallets, decentralized finance, and crypto security. You will also learn how cryptocurrency could be allocated to a traditional portfolio.
• Blockchain
• Bitcoin and Ethereum
• Exchanges
• Investment funds
• Decentralized Finance
• Wallets
• Security
Instructor: Steve Larsen, President, Columbia Advisory Partners
March 18-19
4-10 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday

BUSN 268 01 Discover and Land Your Dream Job in Marketing and Advertising
Find your dream job in marketing and advertising! This class exposes you to a variety of roles available in marketing and advertising, helps determine which ones are the best fit for you, and provides strategies and tactics to land the job itself. In this class we’ll show you how to write a resume that gets past the filters, create a marketing portfolio that gets noticed, and teach the networking essentials needed to get interviews as well as interview guidance to land the job itself. This course combines lectures, guest presentations and real-world work to put yourself in the best position possible to land your dream job in marketing & advertising.
Instructor: Ed Reese, founder of Sixth Man Marketing
April 22-23
4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday

BUSN 268 02 Equity and Storytelling
This course seeks to inform, engage, and improve individual and collective views of equity and equality through storytelling. Utilizing pop culture references such as Star Wars and Harry Potter, students will explore their own backstories and how those relate to present beliefs, reactions, and sense-making. From this lens, the class will explore reconstructing the ideas of equity and equality in approachable and relatable ways. Authentic leadership will be discussed as a way to understand how we can use our story to positively impact those around us and society at large.
Instructor: Stephanie Elie-Martin, leadership/business consultant, SE Consulting
Feb. 19-20
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BUSN 268 03 Wellness Challenge
Challenge yourself to practice self-care in 2022 and beyond! You’ll learn fun, science-based techniques to help you relax, manage stress, and achieve greater overall well-being. Note: If there’s a Gonzaga basketball game, the schedule will be flexible to allow for a break.
Instructor: Cathy DeHart
March 25-27
4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday

BUSN 269 01 Economics of the Side Hustle
The goal of this course is to provide students an opportunity to explore their own small business idea, non-profit organization, or a hobby that you would like to turn into a small business venture. This class will cover the economics of the side hustle project by having you select and refine your own side hustle, determine the basic cost and financing of your business idea or organization, review different pricing strategies, and help determine a strategy to launch and maintain the project.
Instructor: John Lyons, senior resource policy analyst at Avista
Feb 18-20
4 – 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and noon – 3 p.m. Sunday

BUSN 269 02 (and 03) Applying Excel Skills to Real-life Business Scenarios
This course will cover the top practical Excel skills used every day in business, such as VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, pivot tables, subtotals/counts, concatenation, creating custom reports (+page setup for printing in professional format), merging data into Word/Outlook, searching for data in cells using formulas (IF/THEN concepts), merging data across workbooks, tailoring the look and feel, and general formula use and editing/customization. These hands-on lessons will include understanding the foundations of how Excel works so students can think about why/how formulas are written so they can easily re-use and make edits.
Instructor: Jenn Klein, assessment coordinator, Academic Technology Applications Support
Feb. 26-27
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
OR
March 26-27
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BUSN 269 04 Public Speaking
The purpose of this course is to teach students how to be more confident and effective with public speaking. In this course, the student will learn the basics in how to write a script and deliver a speech with confidence. This includes making eye contact, connecting with the audience, overcoming “speaking pauses,” learning a good pace and volume, and finishing strong. Tools learned will include writing a script as a guide, how to dress for the audience, speaking posture, controlling nervousness, the basics of lecterns and microphones, and what to do when something goes “wrong”.
Instructor: Julie Silbar, Service Delivery Quality Manager, Expedia Group, Inc.
April 22-24
4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday.

BUSN 270 01 Work Hacks
Few people start their careers in a leadership position. Many classes focus on how to lead or to manage, but fewer focus on working in organizations. This weekend intensive class will cover topics about working and surviving in an organization. Some of the topics that will be covered include: The joy of mistakes, Working with different age groups and levels of experience, Group projects, meetings and presentations, Office foraging for information, help and snacks, Gatekeepers and bureaucracy, Tips on when to listen and when to speak up, Taking and giving criticism, Understanding different work benefits, Working with people you don’t like, and Special projects, transfers and other opportunities
Instructor: John Lyons, senior resource policy analyst at Avista
March 18-20
4 – 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and noon – 3 p.m. Sunday

BUSN 270 02 Community Service & Leadership
This course will explore community leadership strategies and practice through the lens of place-based engagement and adaptive leadership. The course will introduce students to critical community engagement and leadership frameworks that inform Gonzaga’s commitment to place, spend time exploring our shared place of Northeast Spokane, and provide opportunities to learn from resident leaders who exemplify adaptive leadership in practice.
Instructor: Molly Ayers, senior director, Center for Community Engagement
Feb. 18-19
4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday