Business Management - Community Development Process

Community Development Process (BUSN 2301)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 3.00

Description: This course prepares you for work in careers with not-for-profit organizations, commercial development companies, private consulting firms, advocacy groups and government agencies. You will explore community development with special attention to indigenous cultures, including a focus on Native American community development. This course will introduce you to the basic concepts, principles, and practices of community development, as well as the role of citizen participation. The course will include a service learning component. Upon completion, you will be able to make informed decisions about career pathways into community development, organizing, or planning.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Gain familiarity with the community development movement
2. 2. Understand the development of both for profit and non-profit corporations
3. 3. Become familiar with community development marketing

Prerequisites: 

BUSN 1140.