Taking Care of Business Blog

Please visit your advisor to be cleared to register, review your mid-term grades, and talk about your future. A list of faculty office hours is available here. Tips from the Registrar are available here.

Frequently asked questions about registering for Fall 2020 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.

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 2020 classes will fulfill that requirement?

• ACCT 471 Forensic Accounting Lab
• BUSN 470 Multidisciplinary Act Projects
• BUSN 491 Startup Accelerator
• BUSN 494 Small Business Consulting
• Internships
• 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 Fall courses will have those attributes:

• Global Studies: MKTG 417 International Marketing
• Writing Enriched: MGMT 350 Principles of Management, MGMT 400 Recruitment and Selection, and MKTG 315 Consumer Behavior
• 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.

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 this summer. How can I make sure those classes will transfer back to Gonzaga?

Answer: Instructions are available here.

I want to study abroad. How can I get courses at another university approved to count for my Gonzaga courses?

Answer: The process can be completed on-line by following these steps:

1. Complete the Course List Form Fall 2020 via fillable form on a computer but do not sign yet. (If your software technology is limited, you can print and hand write the information, but fillable form is preferred).
2. Email completed form to Study Abroad before June 1. (lombardi@gonzaga.edu; kaiel@gonzaga.edu)
3. Study Abroad will work with Chairs to obtain course approvals in June and email your updated form for your review. If everything appears okay, you sign the form and return it to Study Abroad. If you were expecting a different course approval than is listed, follow up with your study abroad advisor.
4. Signed forms will be scanned and uploaded to your application and then submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

MKTG 489 Content Marketing (Wed, 6-8:30 pm)

Explore the strategies content marketers use in today’s business environment. Learn how to design, implement and measure multi-platform “storytelling” campaigns, including print, web, social, video and podcasting. This course will utilize a framework designed by industry leaders, covering theoretical and practical approaches, and real-world case studies. Students will create marketing content potentially suitable for inclusion in a digital portfiolio. (Prereq:  MKTG 310)

Does this course meet any requirements?

This course will fulfill the 3 upper division elective credits for Marketing concentrations.  It also may be used to fulfill 3 elective credits for the Promotion minor or the Digital Marketing minor.  This course also meets the broadening requirement for single-concentration business students who aren’t in marketing.

Why should I consider this course?

• If you are interested in advertising agencies, this course will help you understand what happens when an idea goes from being an idea to a final product.
• In this class, you’ll learn how to structure a narrative and tell a story from beginning to end in a creative way. You’ll learn how various aspects of multi-media design can shape a story.
• Students will have the opportunity to create multiple pieces of content to add to their portfolio sites to show to prospective employers.
• One of the most important modern marketing skills that professionals say students should master is content marketing.  (See this infographic for one such example:  https://online.maryville.edu/blog/11-modern-marketing-skills-for-business-innovators-to-master/.)

Any questions about the course may be directed to Professor Bunch at bunch@gonzaga.edu.

MBUS 690 CRN: 25177 Effective Negotiations
April 17-19
Leadership today requires a skillset of flexibility in the face of change, resourcefulness in our unique roles and industries and the ability to be agile as a leader in negotiation. Negotiation in leadership requires a foundation of trust and an understanding of multiple perspectives to successfully navigate a variety of challenges. In this course, you will learn to build trust in preparation for negotiation, understand the dynamic nature of business relationships and approach each negotiation with a plan for maximizing the negotiation and long-term relationship. Negotiation is an essential tool in the skillset of leaders at any level, in any industry as we strive for excellence in our business relationships.

Greg Husted, Organizational Development Manager, Kootenai Health

MBUS 690 CRN: 25178 Leadership
April 18-19
This class is about how we inspire leadership in others through a better understanding of leadership in ourselves. We will focus on three common themes – personal leadership and happiness, organizational leadership, and leadership in society.

Gena Hoxha, Clinical Experience Coordinator at Gonzaga University School of Nursing and Human Physiology

During the quarantine for COVID-19, here are some on-line resources to help with classes, careers, and mental health.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Career and Professional Development is available to help with crafting your resume, getting an internship, looking for a job, or any other career-related issues. For information on scheduling an on-line appointment or accessing resources, click here.

ON-LINE CLASS HELP: The Center for Academic Success has many resources to help you with your on-line classes. Click here for a list.

WRITING: Foley Writing Center offers on-line sessions for all GU students across the curriculum. You can schedule an appointment via https://gonzaga.mywconline.com. Also, you can access the SBA Writing Resource Blackboard page. Instructions are here.

MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKITS: Take care of your mental health as well as your physical health. Student Life has a toolkit to help with things like mindfulness, life balance, sleep, stress, and transitions. You can find resources here.

ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS SUPPORT
Turnitin support for faculty or students (Gonzaga’s Turnitin support site)
Qualtrics survey support for faculty or students (Gonzaga’s Qualtrics support site)
Foliotek portfolio support for faculty or students (Gonzaga’s Foliotek support site)
atasupport@gonzaga.edu
Click here for more information
509-313-3972

FOLEY LIBRARY
Assistance with research, instruction, reference resources, online chat service
Updated site with student and faculty information during disruption
foley-refdesk@gonzaga.edu
Click here for more information
509-313-5931

Dr. Mary Heitkemper, the Career and Professional Development liaison to the School of Business Administration, is available to provide career development support for you over the phone, via e-mail exchange or through a virtual Zoom meeting.  You can request an appointment through Handshake at https://gonzaga.joinhandshake.com/login or by calling CPD at 509-313-4234. 

Even though most of CPD’s in-person programs and services have been postponed or cancelled, CPD would like to remind you of a few things you can do right now to keep your career goals moving forward: 

• Set up a one-on-one appointment with a CPD team member via Handshake to discuss your career goals. 
• Search job and internship opportunities in Handshake. 
• Log in to CareerShift to research employers, peruse job & internship opportunities, and identify contacts within specific organizations. 
• Practice interviewing through InterviewStream. 
• Write or update your resume. 
• Write or update your job search correspondence (cover letters). 
• Create a ZagsConnect account to start networking with other Zags. 
• Explore career options by visiting the “What Can I Do With This Major” website.
• Create or enhance your professional profile on LinkedIn.   

In addition, you will find a variety of online resources to support you 24/7 as you work with CPD remotely.  These resources can be found at: 

https://my.gonzaga.edu/student-life/career-services/career-planning-tools-resources/downloadable-documents.

https://my.gonzaga.edu/student-life/career-services/career-planning-tools-resources/online-resources

The School of Business offers on-line resources for writing via Blackboard. To enroll in the Blackboard course:

• Begin by signing into Blackboard (learn.gonzaga.edu) and searching for the course “School of Business Student Resources” or by clicking here
• If you are not already enrolled, you will likely get the following warning message: “User is not enrolled in course.”
• To enroll, click on “Click here to enroll” and on the next screen, click on “enroll.” Click “select” on the next screen.
• Click OK to proceed to the course after you have self-enrolled.

Gonzaga’s School of Business offers one-credit weekend classes to all students each semester. These classes can often serve as general electives in a student’s pursuit of a degree. Registration is open to ALL MAJORS.

TO REGISTER, CALL THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE AT 313-6592. REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ZAGWEB.

BUSN 255 CRN: 25157 Effective Negotiations
April 17-19
Leadership today requires a skillset of flexibility in the face of change, resourcefulness in our unique roles and industries and the ability to be agile as a leader in negotiation. Negotiation in leadership requires a foundation of trust and an understanding of multiple perspectives to successfully navigate a variety of challenges. In this course, you will learn to build trust in preparation for negotiation, understand the dynamic nature of business relationships and approach each negotiation with a plan for maximizing the negotiation and long-term relationship. Negotiation is an essential tool in the skillset of leaders at any level, in any industry as we strive for excellence in our business relationships.

HOW ON-LINE WILL WORK: The Effective Negotiations course will kick off at 6 pm Friday evening for lecture and class exercise.  Recorded Zoom sessions will take the student through Saturday’s work at his or her own pace with written response exercises including class Discussion Board.  Sunday will kick off at 9 am live with a Zoom online session class exercise, recorded Zoom sessions will take the student through Sunday’s work at her or her own pace and a wrap-up session exercise at 3:00 pm on Sunday.

Greg Husted, Organizational Development Manager, Kootenai Health

BUSN 269 CRN: 25153 The Expert Within
April 24-26
What does it take to be an Expert? If you are just starting out in your working life or career, it might seem impossible to imagine. But YOU could be an expert if you have the right tools and understand how to use them. In this course, we’ll examine an idea from nature that the most complex system – an expert system – is really a simple matter of applying just four very basic rules. If you master these four rules, applying them over-and-over again, you can become an expert in any subject. This course will involve readings, on-line research, collaboration, writing, and a short subject matter presentation.
Robert Ruder, IDIC Designs

HOW ON-LINE WILL WORK: Class will be available in synchronous and asynchronous format. We’ll follow a 3-day format for our class: Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday 10am-3pm. Our class time will be a mix of on-line zoom sessions with the instructor, peer-to-peer Zoom break-out rooms, and on-line/off-line time to complete course digital content and assignments. The format will allow for Instructor lecture, Instructor-Student Q&A, as well as Peer Group dialogue and review. A details schedule and pre-class preparation will be provided approximately 3 days before the class to get us off to a great start on Friday night.
Course Modules will be:

1. Why we don’t listen to Experts anymore.
2. Understanding the DSRP Model for Expert Development
3. How Elon Musk became the Expert of Electric Cars…and Rockets, and Satellites…
4. Finding the Reasons Why YOU Should be an Expert
5. Your Continuing Growth as an Expert

BUSN 270 CRN: 25154 Rhetoric, Influence, and Power
April 24-26
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to concepts involving power and influence in organizations. By the end of the course, students should have a basic proficiency in recognizing how they are being influenced from the outside, as well as providing tools to be more intentional in their own use of influence. Starting with an introduction to general power theory, the course will provide a basic understanding of what power is and how it is obtained. The course will then proceed to analyze different tactics of influence and how they relate to power itself. Students then examine three forms of rhetoric, and how they can be applied to influence others. Finally, the course will explore ethics in relation to the use power and influence.
Tom Buck, Infrastructure Architect, Gonzaga University

BUSN 268 CRN: 25179 Personal Financial Planning
April 24-26
Introduction to the fundamental principles of comprehensive personal financial planning. Class will include an analysis and evaluation of financial strategies, current topics in wealth management, and career options for financial planning.
Steve Larsen, President, Columbia Advisory Partners

HOW ON-LINE WILL WORK: Class will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, April 24 with a live Zoom session that will last approximately 1 hour. Live Zoom sessions will also take place Saturday from 9am -11am and 1pm -3pm. The remainder of class instruction will take place on recorded video and will include exercises that are due by the end of the day Sunday.

In light of the COVID-19 on-line nature of our courses, rather than listing “office hours,” this blog provides information on getting in touch with your instructors and advisors.