| Business Administration Core |
33 units |
ACT 211: Financial Accounting
Basic elements of accounting and methods of gathering and reporting financial data. Includes a study of financial statements; journalizing financial transactions; merchandising activities; investments in property, plant and equipment; and depreciation as it applies to corporations. Prerequisite: BUS 201.
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3 |
ACT 212: Managerial Accounting
Management decision-making based on accounting concepts. Includes equity financing, introduction to management accounting, cost terms and concepts, cost accumulation systems, product costing systems and analyzing cost behavior patterns, including cost-volume-profit relationships. Prerequisite: ACT 211.
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3 |
BUS 251: Legal Environment of Business
A study of law with emphasis on United States law, including sources, courts, procedures, torts and laws pertaining to the business environment. Examples are law of agency, contracts, product liability, government regulations, business organizations and ethics in American business.
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3 |
BUS 261: Information Technology
This class covers theoretical and practical aspects of business application programs like spreadsheets, databases, word processing, publishing and Internet tools as used to develop, analyze and communicate information and business processes. Office application programs like Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio and email applications used for business analysis and problem solving strategies.
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3 |
BUS 224: Business Writing and Presentation
The study and practice of effective strategies for clear communication on the job. This course examines both written and oral business communication as well as using technology to access and share information.
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BUS 475: Business Strategy
Capstone course integrating the numerous business management courses. The student uses the case method and computer simulation to conduct external and internal assessment and identify key strategic issues. The student will identify and choose from alternate strategies and defend those choices. The student learns to conduct a strategic analysis and make sound strategic decisions. A strategic project of a real company is required. Prerequisites: Business major with senior standing and ACT 212, MGT 321 and MKT 341.
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3 |
BUS 483: Business Ethics
An ethical evaluation involving ideals, laws and relationships utilized by the business community. Issues include bribery, employer/employee rights, assumption analysis, philosophy, culture of the corporation and product liability. Prerequisite: Business or economics major with senior standing.
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3 |
BUS 490: Internship
The business internship is a practical business working experience. Students must meet the internship director for advice on placement and approval before beginning this class. Regular student reports and written feedback from the sponsoring businesses demonstrate the skills that are acquired during the internship. Prerequisite: Business major with junior or senior standing and MGT 321.
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ESS 490: Sport Management Internship
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2 |
ECO 201: Macroeconomics
A survey of the scope and methods of the study of economics; the principles underlying the production, exchange, distribution and consumption of wealth; and various economic problems. The systematic investigation of the market structure of American capitalism, encompassing the production and distribution of income, welfare economics and current domestic problems.
orECO 202: Microeconomics
An introduction to specific aspects of the economy such as households, firms and markets. The investigation of supply and demand in the product market, the perfectly competitive market, monopoly and imperfect competition and the role of government in private economy. Attention will be given to economic challenges of the future.
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3 |
FIN 331: Finance
Introduction to principles and practices of managerial finance. Sources and methods of raising capital, cash flow analysis, financial statement analysis, financial markets and stockholder equity concerns. Additional concepts include decision making with risk and use of operating and financial leverage. Prerequisite: General education math requirements and ACT 212.
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3 |
MGT 321: Management
Introduction to management principles in the area of planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling with emphasis on responsibility and authority, delegation and decentralization, line-staff relationship organization charting, communication and reaction to change. Additional emphasis on interpersonal skills, motivation, leadership, and managing the organization’s resources. Prerequisite: BUS 201 and 224. Recommended prerequisite: ECO 201 or 202.
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3 |
MKT 341: Marketing
Introduction to the basic elements of modern marketing, including market research, identifying target customers, developing product offers, branding, pricing, marketing communications and distribution channels. Prerequisite: BUS 201. Recommended prerequisite: ECO 201 or 202.
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3 |
| Management Emphasis |
21 units |
MGT 323: Global Enterprise
An overview of world trade and investment patterns and international sourcing, marketing, and management for global businesses. Special emphasis on international trade theory, the world financial environment, and the role of multinational corporations including international sourcing, marketing, and management for global business. Prerequisite: MGT 321.
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3 |
MGT 326: New Ventures and Entrepreneurship
Explores the methods of business ownership including startup, franchises and firm acquisition. Practical emphasis upon screening initial business ideas, accessing information sources, defining customer benefits, developing strategic posture, analyzing markets and competitors and creating a comprehensive business plan. Theoretical development of new venture establishment enhanced by guest lecturers experienced in startup ventures. Prerequisite: MGT 321.
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3 |
MGT 327: Organizational Behavior
The course discusses individual behavior issues such as personality, leadership, perceptions, attitudes, motivation, diversity, stress and broader issues such as team work, group cohesiveness, career management and change management. Prerequisite: MGT 321.
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3 |
MGT 343: Operations
This course uses applied quantitative methods to optimize cash flows, reduce material and inventory costs, create efficiencies, enhance quality and mitigate risks in the manufacture, distribution, servicing and retirement of both tangible goods and intangible services. Prerequisite: MGT 321.
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3 |
MGT 424: Human Resource Management
A study of how organizations obtain, maintain and retain their human resources. Examination of current organizational theory, research and practice regarding variables that influence human behavior in organizations. Prerequisite: MGT 321.
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3 |
| Choose two of the following courses: |
ECO 201: Macroeconomics*
A survey of the scope and methods of the study of economics; the principles underlying the production, exchange, distribution and consumption of wealth; and various economic problems. The systematic investigation of the market structure of American capitalism, encompassing the production and distribution of income, welfare economics and current domestic problems.
orECO 202: Microeconomics*
An introduction to specific aspects of the economy such as households, firms and markets. The investigation of supply and demand in the product market, the perfectly competitive market, monopoly and imperfect competition and the role of government in private economy. Attention will be given to economic challenges of the future.
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3 |
ECO 429: Environmental Economics, Law and Policy
Overview of environmental law on business organizations and their behavior with an emphasis on state and federal statutory and case law dealing with analysis of environmental impacts, control of air and water pollution, regulation of toxic substances, and preservation of natural areas, habitats and endangered species. Special emphasis on the impact of various governmental policies and environmental laws on industry, business, real estate development, and conservation programs. Prerequisite BUS 201, 251, ECO 201 or 202.
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FIN 333: Investments
Building upon BUS 331, this course helps students learn more about the strategic deployment of equities, debt instruments, derivative instruments and diversification with appropriate levels of risk, time horizon, collateralization and active investment portfolio management. Prerequisite: FIN 331.
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3 |
FIN 335: Real Estate Finance
Students will learn methods for analysis, acquisition, development, operation, financing, selling and other investment strategies applied to residential, commercial and institutional properties. Prerequisite: ACT 211.
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3 |
MGT 351: Diversity in Organizations
Examination of the impact of diversity, culture, and ethnic origin on the work experience in preparing individuals to meet the challenge of cultural diversity in organizations. Emphasis is placed on how race, religion, age, sex and gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, work and family, weight and appearance, international diversity, theories, legislation and organizational philosophy interact to create a set of rules for acceptable behaviors in complex organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 201.
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3 |
MKT 445: International Marketing
A study of the marketing concepts and analytical processes used in the development of programs in international markets. Includes international trade concepts, cultural dynamics, business customs, multinational and developing markets, and the influence of political, legal and geographic factors on international marketing. Marketing reports for major countries will be prepared for marketing products and services in a specific country. Prerequisite: MKT 341.
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| *one not taken in the core |