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BUSN-041 PERSONAL FINANCE
Techniques for managing personal financial affairs. Personal budgeting, taxes, credit, bank services, life and health insurances, social security and retirement annuities, property and liability insurances, residential real estate, stock and bond markets, and estate planning and settlement. Not applicable toward a major. 1 credit (EL)BUSN-098 SENIOR TUTORING
Service as tutors and review-session leaders for introductory courses and other projects by senior students with sufficient course backgrounds and superior academic achievements. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA overall, 3.50 GPA in major & selection by the department chairperson. 1 credit (EL)BUSN-105 CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS
American business in contemporary society. Business environments, management, production, marketing, accounting, and finance. Not open to students with 8 or more credits in BUSN courses. 4 creditsBUSN-141 BUSINESS TOPICS
Special topics in business. Course credit may not be applied to business major. 2-4 creditsBUSN-260 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Introduction to the basic concepts and methods of financial reporting, including basic financial statements, accounting cycle, asset valuation, income determination and essential accounting records. Prerequisite: MATH 105 or equivalent. 4 creditsBUSN-261 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
Basic concepts and methods of managerial accounting, including manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, and responsibility accounting. Prerequisites: MATH 105 or equivalent, and 260. 4 creditsBUSN-301 MANAGEMENT
The key decision-making role of managers in modern organizations. Includes the study of organizations, management styles, and selected administrative problems. $10 fee. Prerequisites: MATH 105 or equivalent; 261; ECON 210; completion of 30 credit hours at time of registration and 45 credit hours by the start of class. 4 creditsBUSN-321 MARKETING
The elements of marketing emphasizing the managerial considerations in planning market strategies. Target markets, buyer behavior, product parameters, price, promotion, and distribution. $20 fee. Prerequisites: MATH 105 or equivalent; 261; ECON 210; completion of 30 credit hours at time of registration and 45 credit hours by the start of class. 4 creditsBUSN-340 BUSINESS LAW I
The legal environment of business, torts and crimes, contracts and e-contracts, and property law. An introduction to business entities. Prerequisite: MATH 105 or equivalent; 260; ECON 210; completion of 30 credit hours at time of registration and 45 credits by the start of class. 4 credits(Before enrolling in courses 341 and above, students should check all prerequisite course descriptions to insure that all necessary economics, business, and mathematics prerequisites have been met.)
BUSN-341 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Financial management analytical techniques for financial decision-making. Formulation of financial objectives and policies; financial analysis, planning and control; asset management; securities valuation; capital budgeting; and capital structure strategies. Prerequisites: 261; ECON 210; MATH 140,160. 4 creditsBUSN-361 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
Accounting principles, conventions, and rules as reflected in the pronouncements of leading professional and accounting research organizations. Valuation of assets and current liabilities and the impact of valuation procedures on income determination. Prerequisites: junior standing; 261; MATH 140, 160. 4 creditsBUSN-362 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
Continuation of 361. Liabilities, shareholders' equity, dilutive securites, and investments. Issues related to income determination and the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite: 361. 4 creditsBUSN-382 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CROSS- LISTED WITH COMP 382)
Real world applications of information systems concepts. The value and uses of information systems for business operation, management decision making, and strategic advantage. $20 lab fee. Prerequisites: 301; MATH 140, 160. 3 creditsBUSN-404 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Methods for managing production and distribution of manufacturing and service systems. Capacity determination, operating systems design, operating procedures analysis, and control systems development. Prerequisites: 301; MATH 140, 160. 3 creditsBUSN-405 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Techniques for administering the personnel function. Organizing, staffing, recruiting and placement, performance appraisal, training and development, wage and benefit administration, labor relations, and auditing manpower requirements. Prerequisites: 301, 340; MATH 140. 4 creditsBUSN-407 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
The individual in the organization. Participation, leadership, motivation, communication, decision-making, team development, conflict resolution, and adaptation to change. $25 fee. Prerequisites: 301; MATH 140. 4 creditsBUSN-408 LABOR LEGISLATION
Statutes relating to labor relations. History and theories of labor movements, wage and employment theories, national labor relations policies, and current labor problems. Prerequisite: ECON 210. 3 creditsBUSN-409 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Structure, environment, and process of collective bargaining including union and management goals and policies, wage determination, dispute resolution, and terms and administration of resulting agreements. Prerequisite: ECON 210. 3 creditsBUSN-410 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Examination of cross-cultural issues in the management of the multinational firm. Sociocultural context, broad environmental issues, legal and political aspects, operational and strategic considerations, social responsibility and ethical issues. Prerequisite: 301. 4 credits (GP)BUSN-415 BUSINESS, ETHICS AND SOCIETY
Ethical concepts relevant to resolving moral issues in business. Analytic skills for applying ethical concepts to business decisions. Moral issues in management related to social and environmental issues. $20 fee. Prerequisites: 301, 340. 4 creditsBUSN-420 SALES AND SALES MANAGEMENT
Introductory study in sales management, exploring the variables of sales motivation and performance to specify their interrelationships. Prerequisites: 321; MATH 140, 160. 4 creditsBUSN-421 PROMOTIONS MANAGEMENT
Examines all the tools within the promotional mix--advertising, public relations, sales promotion, direct marketing, internet and sales channels. Analysis of the pros/cons of each and how the creation and execution of consistent brand development throughout the promotional mix is key to building and maintaining brand equity. Prerequisites: 321; MATH 140, 160. 4 creditsBUSN-423 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Understanding the skills and motivation required for entrepreneurial success. Examination of start-up requirements; organization structure; legal, financial and human resources considerations. Emphasis on formulation of an effective business plan in a small business environment. Prerequisites: 301, 321; MATH 140. 4 creditsBUSN-426 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
International marketing for multinational enterprise; economic, political, and cultural environments; international marketing research, product adaptation, pricing strategies, communications and distribution channels; international logistics, promotion, organization and control; marketing services and countertrade. Prerequisites: 321; MATH 140, 160. 4 credits (GP)BUSN-427 TOPICS IN MARKETING
Selected topics in marketing using small group discussions. Student participation. Open to juniors and seniors pursuing a major or minor in business. May be repeated with consent of instructor when the marketing topic is essentially different. Prerequisite: 321. 4 creditsBUSN-435 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW
Fundamental concepts, principles, and rules of law that apply to international transactions. The study of contracts, financial instruments, trade laws including GATT and European Union, criminal law, and laws relating to transportation of cargo by sea and air, intellectual property law, political risk and international environmental issues. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor. 4 creditsBUSN-436 TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT
Selected topics in management designed to provide a more detailed examination of a specific facet of management studies. Course uses small group discussion and intensive class participation. Open to juniors and seniors pursuing a major or minor in business. May be repeated with consent of instructor when the management topic is substantially different. $20 fee. Prerequisite: 301. 4 creditsBUSN-439 PEER INSTRUCTION
Advanced opportunity for outstanding students to assist faculty members in the classroom or laboratory. Focus on course content and pedagogy. Prerequisites: senior standing, application and instructor's approval. 1-4 credits (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) (EL)BUSN-440 BUSINESS LAW II
Sales and lease contracts, negotiable instruments, creditors' rights and bankruptcy, agency and employment law, business organizations, business organizations, and government regulation. Particular attention will be paid to provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC"). Prerequisite: 340. 4 creditsBUSN-441 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Financial intermediaries, the money and capital markets, determination of interest rates, bank asset/liability management, nonbank financial institutions, and the regulation of financial markets. Prerequisite: 341. Offered spring. 4 creditsBUSN-443 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
Application of analytical techniques to financial decision making for multinational firms. Managing transaction exposure, trade finance techniques, short- and long-term financing, capital budgeting, strategic financial planning. Prerequisite: 341. 4 creditsBUSN-444 FINANCIAL THEORY
Financial theory using case problem-solving and spreadsheet modeling to: asses and manage risk; value stocks and bonds; forecast financial need; to make decisions regarding long term asset acquisition and financing; and to evaluate dividend policy. Prerequisite: 341. Offered fall. 4 creditsBUSN-447 INVESTMENTS
Formulation of investment policies, security analysis, and portfolio strategy with focus on examination of equity and fixed income investing. Consideration of mutual funds and alternative assets. Prerequisite: 341. Offered fall. 4 creditsBUSN-452 PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE
Social and economic impact of real estate and real estate markets; property rights and contract law; property taxes, property insurance, financial real estate, brokerage operation, appraisal and zoning, and building codes. Prerequisites: ECON 210; MATH 140, 160. 3 creditsBUSN-456 INSURANCE AND RISK
Insurance institutions, life and health insurance, property and liability insurance, and government regulation of the insurance industry. Prerequisites: ECON 210; MATH 140, 160. 3 creditsBUSN-461 COST ACCOUNTING
Accounting to meet internal management needs for planning and control. Cost accounting systems and procedures, analyses of costs and variances, and the integration of cost accounting into the overall accounting system. Prerequisites: 261; MATH 140, 160. 4 creditsBUSN-463 TAXES FOR BUSINESS & INVESTMENT PLANNING
The federal income tax system and its impact on management in the decision-making environment. Prerequisites: 261; ECON 210; MATH 140, 160. 3 creditsBUSN-464 GOVERNMENT AND NOT FOR PROFIT ACCOUNTING
Essential characteristics of financial operations and accounting for state and local governments, voluntary health and welfare organizations, health care organizations including hospitals, and college and university accounting. Includes audit and financial management requirements of these entities. Prerequisite: 361. 3 creditsBUSN-466 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
Advanced topics in financial reporting, including partnerships, business combinations, consolidated financial statements, foreign exchange transactions (including hedging of foreign exchange risk), translation of foreign statements, segmental and interim financial reporting. Prerequisite: 362. 4 creditsBUSN-467 ACCOUNTING TOPICS
Special problems in accounting, including foreign operations, segmental and interim reporting, insolvency, partnerships, and not-for-profit entities. May be repeated for credit with different content and approval of instructor and faculty advisor. Prerequisite: varies by topic. 3 creditsBUSN-468 FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Theory, policies, and procedures regarding federal taxation of individuals, corporations, partnerships, and fiduciaries. Prerequisites: 362 and senior standing. 4 creditsBUSN-469 AUDITING
Introduction to the field of auditing. Essential characteristics of the business and legal environment of auditing, the recognition and assessment of audit risk, and the detail process of audit execution and reporting of the results of the audit. $10 fee. Prerequisite: 362. 4 credits (MWI)BUSN-480 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Advanced study in a particular topic of business chosen by the student and supervised by a departmental teacher. Repeatable as long as the subject matter is different. Prerequistes: cumulative GPA of at least 2.75, and approval of both the supervising instructor and the department chairperson. 1-5 creditsBUSN-482 TOPICS IN FINANCE
Selected topics in finance using small group discussion. Open to advanced students. May be repeated with consent of instructor when finance topic is substantially different. Prerequisites: 341 and approval of instructor. Offered yearly. 2-5 creditsBUSN-484 OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Quantitative techniques for managerial decision-making. Linear programming, markov analysis, queuing models, network analysis and simulation. Prerequisite: 404. 3 creditsBUSN-485 SEMINAR
Selected topics using small group discussion. Student participation. Open to advanced students. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Prerequisite: approval of instructor. 2-5 creditsBUSN-487 INTERNSHIP
Intensive learning experience in a business firm or other organization using accounting, business, and finance techniques. Prerequisites: GPA of at least 3.00 or higher in business major courses; junior standing with 12 credits in the Business Department completed or in progress; and approval of advisor, department chairperson, and departmental internship coordinator. One internship of at least of 3 credits may be counted toward a business major. 2-5 credits (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) (EL)BUSN-490 RESEARCH
Individual research, reading, and study in field of accounting, business, or finance under the guidance of a faculty member. Open to advanced students. Prerequisites: approvals of the supervising instructor and the department chairperson. 2-5 creditsBUSN-491 THESIS
Written report of research or study on a problem in the student's major field. To be completed during the final year before graduation. Prerequisites: approvals of the supervising instructor and the department chairperson. 3-5 creditsBUSN-495 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Integrated study of strategy formulation and implementation in a variety of industry and competitive settings. Builds on required functionally-oriented business courses. Prerequisites: senior standing with all other required business courses completed including 341 (may be taken concurrently). 4 credits (MWI)Top of Page
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