An upper-division course for students in the Liberal Studies: Humanities and Social Sciences, Sequence B Perspectives in Business, Issues in Business: Directed Research is a course that focuses on the current issues and trends in business as found in the business media. Through this class, students are able to examine the relationship business trends relate with their other areas of study. As a writing intensive (WI) course, the course is designed to allow students to explore areas of personal interest through the collection of research and the presentation of such material in written and spoken formats.