FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

This course explores consumer choice and producer behavior, price theory, monopoly/oligopoly and competitive market structures, production costs, labor and wages. Prerequisite: MATH 105 or above.

A look at unemployment and inflation, fiscal and monetary policies, GDP, poverty and income distribution, exchange rates and international trade. Prerequisite: BA 160.

A study of accounting theory, record keeping, and the accounting cycle, with emphasis on accounting for the assets and related revenues and expenses reported on financial statements of a business organization.

A continuation of BA 201, with emphasis on accounting for the liabilities, owners’ equity and related revenues and expenses reported in financial statements of a business organization; and preparation and analysis of financial statements and an introduction to managerial accounting including product costing using job orders and process costing systems and cost-volume-profit relationships. Prerequisite:

This course surveys the role of marketing and its place in society, in profit and not-for-profit organizations. Emphasis is placed on consumer orientation, the marketing concept, product, price, distribution and promotion. The course provides a basis of understanding for advanced marketing courses.

A look at modern management theory, including both functional and behavioral approaches to the administration of business enterprises. 133

An introduction to the simpler problems of statistical inference; descriptive statistics, probability distributions, estimation of parameters and level of significance, regression and correlation. This course may not be completed for additional credit by students who have completed MATH 226. Prerequisite: Pass (MATH 105 or above) or ((pass MATH 095 or ACT math score ≥ 19) and pass MATH 100) or ACT math score ≥ 24 or an alternative placement as approved by the math department or instructor approval.

A study of the procedures involved in the accumulation, processing and dissemination of various types of information within an organization. Prerequisites: BA 210 and MIS 101 or CS 102.

A course that seeks to recognize the distinctive set of problems encountered in the work environment, to study contrasting theories currently being used to make ethical decisions, and to apply those theories through examples and case studies.

This course covers some of the main threats to doctrines and ideas of moral philosophy, including nihilism, relativism, egoism, utilitarianism, the categorical imperative, virtue, and the social contract. Rather than keeping these as pure theoretical constructs, these ideas will be applied to real life, practical situations, such as those involving ethics in the workplace, and important current debates. Meets the humanities requirement.

An introduction to the nature and sources of law, and the methods by which laws are made; basic principles of contract law and property law as the foundations for business enterprise; tort law governing business relationships.

An introduction to corporate financial management. Topics include financial statement analysis, time value of money, risk and return, bond valuation, stock valuation, capital budgeting and the capital asset pricing model. Prerequisites: BA 161 and BA 202 or permission of instructor.

This course is designed for business students who have a good foundation in pre-calculus mathematics, algebra, and elementary statistics. Topics will include an introduction to business quantitative methodology, decision making and planning under conditions of uncertainty, resource allocation, distribution and scheduling, inventory management, and business simulation. This course will be case-driven as part of the learning process. Prerequisites: MIS 101 or CS 102 and MATH 220.

A study of the commercial banking system; thrift institutions; the Federal Reserve System; money, interest rates, savings and credit;government regulatory institutions and policies. Prerequisite: BA 161.

An exploration of investing in stocks, bonds and other financial instruments; securities exchanges; financial planning; technical and fundamental analysis and market indicators. Prerequisite: BA 341. A study of long-term financial decisions made by managers (e.g., capital structure, dividend policy, lease-or-buy, mergers, issuance of new securities). Prerequisite: BA 341.

Multinational business, international monetary system, bases for world trade, development of less-developed countries, foreign investment;emphasis on distinctions between international and domestic business operations. Prerequisite: BA 341.

Understanding of the global economy and an awareness of the political, historical, and social environment in which international business operates. Prerequisites: BA 161 and BA 208.

A study of financial decisions made by individuals. Topics include: financial planning, financial management, purchasing decisions, insurance decisions, personal investing and retirement planning.

An extension of the theory and principles of financial accounting, with emphasis on FASB pronouncements applicable to accounting for assets. Prerequisite: BA 202.

A presentation of the organization and operation of small enterprises in services, retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing for those aspiring to own, operate, and/or manage a small business or to work for an organization serving small businesses. Topics covered include importance, status, problems and requirements of small businesses. Prerequisite: BA 210.

Advanced students work in business-related employment in the major area of interest. Note: Normally, credit will be allowed in only one internship in business.

A study of cost concepts and application related to the use of cost information by internal managers for purposes of planning, control, evaluation and decision making. Prerequisite: BA 202.

Multinational business, international monetary system, bases for world trade, development of less-developed countries, foreign investment; emphasis on distinctions between international and domestic business operations. Prerequisite: BA 341.

Understanding of the global economy and an awareness of the political, historical, and social environment in which international business operates. Prerequisites: BA 161 and BA 208.

The course is a culminating experience for students completing majors in business. Upon the successful completion of the course, students will have a practical knowledge of strategic application in the activities, procedures, and techniques unique to business operations.