School of Business Course Offerings

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An introduction to financial accounting theory and practice. Emphasis is given to basic financial accounting concepts; the generally accepted accounting principles associated with accounting for assets, liabilities, and ownership interests; and the analysis of financial statements.
Credits: 3

An introduction to managerial accounting theory and practice. Emphasis is given to managerial accounting concepts; cost-volume-profit relationships; job, process, and absorption costing; budgeting; standard costs and variance analysis; price level changes; and the use of managerial accounting information in decision-making.
Credits: 3

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An in-depth study of the theory and practice of managerial accounting. Emphasis is given to cost-volume-profit relationships; cost behavior and cost allocation; job, process, joint and by-product costing; the master budget; standard costs and variance analysis; and responsibility accounting.
Credits: 3

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An introduction to the theory and practice underlying the preparation of general purpose financial statements for corporate entities. The course emphasizes the role of institutional factors in the development of complex business practices and accounting standards and presumes an ability to perform independent study. Specific topics include financial statement preparation; traditional and emergent techniques of asset valuation for receivables, inventory, plant assets and intangibles; ethical problems in financial reporting; the preparation and interpretation of required narrative disclosure; heightened expectations for professional ethics; an introduction to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; and an exposure to original text for official pronouncements.
Credits: 3

A continuation of ACCT 301. The course builds upon the foundation created in A360 and overlays the impact of internal control and complex entities on accounting practice. Specific topics include internal control and Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; traditional and emergent techniques of liability valuation; equity, derivatives and hybrid securities; implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 95 through both the indirect and direct methods; investments accounted for under the cost, fair value (SFAS 115) and equity methods; and the consolidation of wholly- and partially-owned subsidiaries through the use of cost and equity methods for at-date and subsequent-period presentations.
Credits: 3

A continuation of the in-depth study of the theory and practice of managerial accounting. Emphasis is given to relevant costs and pricing; capital budgeting; inventory planning, control, and costing; application of linear programming and regression analysis to managerial accounting; advanced variance analysis; and the use of accounting systems and internal control systems in the management of business organizations. Offered: when demand is sufficient Prerequisites: ACCT 270, ECON 205, and junior status. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
Credits: 3

This course will examine selected aspects of Controllership not covered in previous courses. Topics will include: control in organizations; goals, strategies, and information; aspects of control in decentralized organizations, programming, and long-term planning; budget models; specialized management control applications including high technology industries, executive incentive compensation plans, multinational companies, service organizations, nonprofit organizations, and project organizations.
Credits: 3

Credits: 3

This course will provide a broad background in federal income taxation, with emphasis on fundamental tax concepts and the types of taxpayers. Topics will include an overview of tax code provisions and regulations applicable to individuals, corporations and partnerships; tax consequences of property transactions; similarities and differences between income tax provisions and financial accounting principles; and professional standards for tax practice. The course will also introduce students to the use of technology in tax practice, and methodologies for tax research and tax planning.
Credits: 3

This course is an in-depth study of financial statements, with particular emphasis on using a combination of accounting numbers and information from other sources to estimate the value of corporate securities. The course advances a perspective that financial accounting sometimes describes, and sometimes obscures, the fundamental economic activities of the firm. Topics include business strategy and its impact on financial statements, the qualities and limitations of accounting information, earnings quality and earnings management, making adjustments to financial statements, using supplemental disclosure, off-balance-sheet financing, forecasting, proformas, and the use of financial statement information in valuation models.
Credits: 3

A study of auditing theory and standards; professional ethics and the auditor's legal liability; theory and auditing of internal control systems; audit evidence, working papers, quality control, program design, and sampling techniques; the audit of computer based accounting systems; and the preparation of audit reports.
Credits: 3

A study of accounting principles pertaining to government, not-for-profit, and eleemosynary organizations, e.g., state and local governments, universities, hospitals, and voluntary civic organizations. Prerequisites: ACCT 302 and junior status. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

A synthesis of accounting, taxation and finance issues relevant to entrepreneurship and the early stage development of new businesses. Topics covered include an introduction to new business formation, entity election, financing, cash-out exit strategies and the taxation consequences flowing from these. The course will utilize a combination of lecture, case study discussion, readings, simulations and select outside speakers in order to advance a broad and nuanced understanding of the reporting and compliance dimensions of entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: ACCT 103 and junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Offered every Spring
Credits: 3

A capstone course for the accounting major, consisting of a rigorous, detailed examination of current professional standards and practices together with the underlying accounting theory and law that support these standards and practices.
Credits: 0-3

This course explores the forensic accountant's role in today's economy. Topics covered include fraud detection and fraud investigation techniques, valuation of closely held businesses, lost profits analyses, and various types of litigation support services. Fundamental legal concepts governing expert witness testimony are also examined, and students are required to quantify economic damages in cases. By the end of the course students are able to understand both the pervasiveness and the causes of fraud and white-collar crime in our society, examine the types of fraud and fraud schemes that affect business enterprises, explore methods of fraud detection and prevention, and increase their ability to recognize potential fraudulent situations.
Credits: 3

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Credits: 3-6

A one-semester, work-study experience in an appropriate agency outside the college. In addition to the work experience, students are expected to complete a research paper, give an oral business presentation, and participate in a seminar. Interns work closely with their sponsor(s) on projects approved by the School of Business Internship Director. Prerequisites: 2.75 cumulative GPA, junior or senior standing, 24 approved semester hours in major program and permission of Internship Director. Offered by individual arrangment
Credits: 0-15

Restricted to School of Business majors. Offered by individual arrangement.
Credits: 1-12

A modeling-intensive study of financial statements and their role in equity valuation. Topics include the creation of evidence supported models of revenues and costs, structuring models for review and communication, managing and documenting external data, auditing spreadsheets, resolving non-articulation, sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo simulation and applied account analysis. The course examines mathematical derivations of valuation formulas such as the Gordon growth model, Residual Income and Free Cash Flow models, and the nature of theoretically justified market multiples. This course may be taken in lieu of FNCE 414 for Finance majors, as a FNCE elective if FNCE 414 is used as a basic requirement, or as the cross-listed FNCE 415 to satisfy the elective requirement for the Accounting major.
Credits: 3

This course will cover advanced aspects of consolidation accounting and additional advanced accounting topics. Advanced aspects of consolidation accounting will include pre and post acquisition issues, transfers of non-current assets, intercompany transactions, and consolidation ownership issue. Additional advanced topics will include foreign currencies and entities, SEC reporting, advanced partnership accounting, accounting for investments, revenue recognition, pension accounting and an introduction to governmental and fund accounting.
Credits: 3

This course involves an in-depth coverage of selected contemporary aspects of advanced management accounting and strategic cost management, and will be conducted as a seminar/discussion class with extensive use of case studies. Topics include the historical perspective of management accounting, regression analysis and cost behavior, resource allocation and capacity cost, activity based costing and management, cost based decision making, decentralization and performance evaluation, financial and non-financial measures of performance, the balanced scorecard, advanced aspects of capital expenditure evaluation, and incentive compensation schemes.
Credits: 3

This course covers the treatment of accounting information as a system to be managed. Topics include a general overview of information systems; managing computer technology; transaction processing; internal controls, systems security; systems planning, analysis, design and documentation; legal and ethical issues; and database management. Students will also be exposed to data communications technologies.
Credits: 3

This course involves an in-depth study of federal income taxation as it applies to individuals, corporations, and partnerships, including complex topics related to those entities. Students will also be introduced to the following: estate and gift taxation, fiduciary accounting, tax-exempt entities, and qualified and nonqualified plans related to employee compensation. Students will have the opportunity to develop their competencies in tax research and tax planning, and in the use of technology in tax practice. Additionally, regulatory provisions and professional standards for tax practices will be considered, with a review of sanctions imposed for failure to comply.
Credits: 3

This course is a study of audit theory and the application of that theory to accounting systems (cycles) and financial statements. Auditing standards, planning, internal control evaluation and evidence accumulation as they relate to the accounting systems and auditor reports are emphasized, along with an exploration of the professional responsibilities and dilemmas faced by independent auditors.
Credits: 3

Big data is everywhere, and accounting is no exception. This course is designed to give students an intermediate understanding of how accountants and auditors can transform big (and small) data into useful information and how to best communicate the results to other parties. Students will use a variety of software programs to assess, analyze, and present financial data in a meaningful and impactful way.
Credits: 3

This course involves a study of the theoretical underpinnings of accounting and their applications to the practice of the discipline. Material covered will include the nature of accounting theory and measurement, research methods in accounting, institutional issues, the conceptual framework, accounting information and the capital asset pricing model, income measurement systems, political influences on financial reporting, and international issues. The course will include a substantive research paper requirement which will serve as a capstone experience in the MS (Accounting) program.
Credits: 3

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Credits: 1-12

As all of you probably know by now, financial accounting is not fundamentally about "number crunching."_ Rather, it has more to do with learning a foreign language or culture than with simple mathematics. In this case, we are discussing the language/culture of business. As was the case with Principles, Accounting 601 will involve a fair amount of memorization. Unlike that course, however, more emphasis will be placed on your ability to creatively use that which you have learned in previous financial accounting courses. In short, you will now be expected to use the "grammar" you have been learning to "write sentences." The majority of Financial Reporting I will involve extensive coverage of FASB standards, SEC regulations, and other significant pronouncements (as well as some liability issues). In addition, we will cover time value of money issues in great detail. The purpose of all of this is to discover how financial accounting information is used in the "real world." While reading the Statements themselves is not required, students having difficulty with these (or other chapters) should not hesitate to consult the Statements. The FASB standards are available online.
Credits: 3

As all of you probably know by now, financial accounting is not fundamentally about "number crunching." Rather, it has more to do with learning a foreign language or culture than with simple mathematics. In this case, we are discussing the language/culture of business. As was the case with Accounting 601, this course will involve a fair amount of memorization. As with Intermediate I, however, more emphasis will be placed on your ability to creatively use that which you have learned in previous financial accounting courses. In short, you will now be expected to use the "grammar" you have been learning to "write sentences." The majority of Intermediate II will involve extensive coverage of FASB Statements, SEC regulations, and other significant pronouncements (as well as some liability issues). In addition, we will cover time value of money issues in great detail. The purpose of all of this is to discover how financial accounting information is used in the "real world." While reading the Statements themselves is not required, students having difficulty with these (or other chapters) should not hesitate to consult the FASB , which is available online.
Credits: 3

The course covers a number of advanced financial accounting topics such as consolidations, derivatives, and pensions. As a graduate level course, we will examine primary sources and relevant accounting research in addition to procedural matters. Students will also be expected to develop material on their own and present it in a concise format to other informed parties. The goal is to provide students with technical information and the ability to synthesize and deliver it to others.
Credits: 3

This course will provide a broad background in federal income taxation, with emphasis on fundamental tax concepts and the types of taxpayers. Topics will include an overview of tax law provisions and regulations applicable to individuals and professional standards for tax practice.
Credits: 3

This is an introductory course in auditing for students with limited previous exposure to auditing. It requires students to have sound accounting knowledge and provides students the knowledge of fundamental auditing concepts and their application to real-world problems. This course emphasizes the importance of ethics in the world of business and in particular for the audit profession. Professional skepticism will be one of the major topics in the course. Students who successfully complete the course will develop the ability to think critically about audit issues. This course requires students to apply both logical and quantitative skills when making judgment under uncertainties. In the course, students will learn how to look for and use both quantitative and qualitative information, evaluate them, and make conclusions. They must communicate their judgment effectively.
Credits: 3

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A survey introduction to microeconomics with emphasis on the concepts of demand, supply, production, input markets, general equilibrium, and economic efficiency. Attention is given to the problems of income distribution, agriculture, spillover effects, and international trade.
Credits: 3

A survey introduction to macroeconomics with emphasis on the concepts of national income accounting, consumption, investment, money and banking, and income determination. Attention is given to the problems of employment, price stability, growth, and international economic policy. Prerequisites: ECON 101.
Credits: 3

A survey introduction to microeconomics with emphasis on the concepts of demand, supply, production, input markets, general equilibrium, and economic efficiency. Attention is given to the problems of income distribution, agriculture, spillover effects, and international trade.
Credits: 3

A survey introduction to macroeconomics with emphasis on the concepts of national income accounting, consumption, investment, money and banking, and income determination. Attention is given to the problems of employment, price stability, growth, and international economic policy.
Credits: 3

A study of the theories of price and production in markets for goods and factors under various market structures. Emphasis is given to indifference analysis and to strategic models of oligopoly and monopolistic competition. Prerequisites: ECON 101 and MATH 213 or MATH 221. Offered every fall
Credits: 3

A study of the theories of social accounting; aggregate, simple, and general income and price level determination; and economic growth. Emphasis is given to techniques of national income and wealth accounting, consumption, and investment functions. Neo-Classical and Neo-Keynesian equilibrium models, the theory of employment, and aggregate growth models are also considered. Prerequisites: ECON 102 and MATH 213 or MATH 221. Offered every spring
Credits: 3

A survey of the basic statistical tools used in management decision-making and data analysis. Major topics include data organization and presentation, a review of probability concepts, sampling and sampling distributions, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression analysis. The course also emphasizes applications of statistical techniques, the use of computerized statistical packages and ethical issues in statistical analysis.
Credits: 3

A study of the theories of price and production in markets for goods and factors under various market structures. Emphasis is given to indifference analysis and to strategic models of oligopoly and monopolistic competition.
Credits: 3

A study of the theories of social accounting; aggregate, simple, and general income and price level determination; and economic growth. Emphasis is given to techniques of national income and wealth accounting, consumption, and investment functions. Neo-Classical and Neo-Keynesian equilibrium models, the theory of employment, and aggregate growth models are also considered.
Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to Environmental Economics for non-economics majors. This course will apply the tools of economic analysis to a variety of environmental issues with particular attention given to valuing the environment, cost-benefit analysis, the economics of pollution, and natural resource allocation. The course examines several definitions of sustainability commonly used in economics and the applications of those definitions. The course also studies the political economy of environmental regulation and various policy approaches to environmental issues, both regulatory and incentive-based policies are examined.
Credits: 3

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This is the first in a two course sequence leading to graduation with Honors in Economics. Topics will vary based on the interests of the student and the approval of the instructor. This course focuses on research methods and the development of an appropriate research question. The student will prepare a high quality literature review covering recent developments on the selected topic. The literature review will be the foundation for independent original research on the selected topic. Additionally students will begin collecting the data necessary to undertake an original research project. Prerequisites: ECON 210 or ECON 212, ECON 307, a 3.3 GPA in economics courses and a cumulative GPA of 3.3 overall. Permission of supervising instructor is required. Offered every fall semester when demand is sufficient
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Credits: 1-9

A study of the application of econometrics to economic analysis. Emphasis is given to inference and estimation in the linear regression model and to the problems of heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation. Prerequisites: ECON 200, ECON 202, and junior standing. Corequisite: ECON 201. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every spring
Credits: 3

This course describes how the use of evidence from psychology and experimentation can improve the predictive power of standard economic theories. Standard economic theories represent human beings in ways that are often different from how they really behave. Evidence suggests that human behavior diverges often from standard notions of economic rationality in predictable ways. Predictions about individual behavior are more accurate and the policies of governments are more effective when this evidence is effectively used.
Credits: 3

This course covers the quantitative analysis tools associated with professional practice in business. This course draws on the fundamental probability and statistics learned in ECON 205. Topics include the use of regression analysis, development of forecasting models, and the use of linear programming. The course concludes with a final research project requiring the application of quantitative methods to real-world data.
Credits: 3

A study of the application of econometrics to economic analysis. Emphasis is given to inference and estimation in the linear regression model and to the problems of heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation.
Credits: 3

A study of the evolution of economic analysis from ancient to modern times. Emphasis is given to methods of economic theorizing and interactions of changing social conditions, problems, and theories. Prerequisites: ECON 210, ECON 212, and junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

An integrated study of the principles of economic and management science theory. Emphasis is given to behavioral variables in decision-making, market structure, pricing under non-competitive conditions, and forecasting. Prerequisites: ECON 210, ECON 205, and junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

A study of monetary theory and the processes of financial intermediation. Emphasis is given to the theory of money, interest rates, types of financial intermediaries, central banking, and public control of financial intermediation and markets.
Credits: 3

A study of public revenue and expenditures at the local, state, and federal government levels. Emphasis is given to principles of taxation, tax systems, budgeting theory and procedure, intergovernmental fiscal relations, and debt management. Prerequisites: ECON 210 and junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every other year
Credits: 3

A study of economic theory and public policies as applied to environmental problems. Emphasis is given to the role of market failure in explaining the existence of pollution, to alternative strategies for pollution control and environmental management, and to problems associated with growth.
Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to examine how economic analysis helps us understand the problems of natural resource management. We will spend the first weeks of the course reviewing the relevant economic concepts and then apply these to problems associated with different natural resources, including depletable resources, energy, recyclable resources, water, land, forests, and fisheries. We will also talk about ecosystem services and good. Special emphasis is devoted to analyzing the optimal role for public policy. The major objectives are for students to: (1) learn basic economic principles governing the allocation of various categories of scarce natural/environmental resources among competing uses; and (2) gain experience with basic analytical tools useful for applying these principles to real world allocation problems.
Credits: 3

This course applies the principles of microeconomics and statistics to the industries of professional and amateur sports. The topics include league structure, team decision-making, labor-relations, incentive structures, and stadium financing and the role of public policy. The course is designed to illuminate economic principles foremost, using sports as a convenient vehicle to represent these ideas.
Credits: 3

In this course we will use methods from microeconomics to investigate how different aspects of the health care system function and to assess the implications for different policies designed to improve that functioning. We will examine the special features of medical care as a commodity, the demand for medical care services, the economic explanations for the behavior of medical care providers (physicians and drug companies), and the functioning of insurance market. We will also be examining the role of and economic justification for government involvement in medical care. Topics to be studied will include: health care market structures; determinants of the demand for and supply of health care; the interrelationships between insurance, supply, demand, and technological innovation; proposed health policy reforms in insurance markets, and international comparisons of health care systems and outcomes. We will use the tools we have learned to review and analyze Obamacare and various other proposals for health care reform. Restricted to School of Business majors.
Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to introduce to students the analysis of law from the perspective of economics. Based on the economic concepts and principles of scarcity, choice, preferences, and incentives, this course uses the microeconomic tools such as cost-and-benefit analysis, and supply-and-demand models to explain legal and political rules, firms and contracts, government organizations, and other institutions. Topics in this course include economic analysis of property law, contract law, tort liability, criminal law, and antitrust law. Prerequisites: ECON 210 and junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Credits: 3

This course develops the student's ability in using mathematical language and techniques to formulate and solve problems in economics. Students will learn how to apply mathematical concepts to economics and business fields in a practical perspective. Topics will cover linear algebra, differential calculus, and constrained optimization. Prerequisites: a C- or above in ECON 110, ECON 112, and MATH 221, and Junior or Senior Status. Credit(s): 3 (3-0) Offered every other spring.
Credits: 3

A study of the existing disparities between developed and less developed countries, problems faced by less developed countries, historical and modern theories regarding economic development, and an introduction to growth theory. Prerequisites: ECON 212 and junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every other year.
Credits: 3

In this course we will use methods from microeconomics to investigate how different aspects of women’s decisions in the labor and health markets could be understood by economic modeling and understand the policy implications of the same. This course is broadly broken into three units. The first unit will introduce economic models of dating, marriage, divorce, and fertility with the goal of understanding the underlying economic choices of women with respect to family as rational economic agents. The second unit will be focused on women’s behavior in the labor force. We will study the model of labor force participation and analyze the effect of childcare on decision to work. This unit will also focus on poverty and welfare programs. The final unit will include a discussion of theories and evidence for wage differences between men and women. We will understand the theoretical literature on discrimination and evidence on the same.
Credits: 3

This course focuses on Data Analytics as essential foundation material for additional study in data science and preparation for entry-level positions in a variety of occupations that will be increasingly affected by the volume and variety of big data. Lecture and class discussion will describe data quality, variety and volume issues. Restricted to School of Business majors. Cross-listed with MGMT 362. Prerequisites: ECON/MGMT 305 and junior standing. Credits: 3(3-0)
Credits: 3

A study of the theories of trade and open-economy economics, with attention to international economic policy, foreign exchange markets, balance of payments statistics, and adjustment mechanisms under different monetary systems. Prerequisites: ECON 210 and junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every year.
Credits: 3

A study of the macroeconomic and monetary aspects of international economics, with attention to international accounting systems and the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, international monetary systems and macroeconomic adjustment, and monetary, fiscal, and exchange rate policies in open economies. Prerequisites: ECON 212 and junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every year.
Credits: 3

A study of the theory, organization, and operation of the structure of business enterprise. Emphasis is given to the incidence of competitive and monopolistic tendencies in various markets, economic concentration, market conduct, market performance, and regulatory policy.
Credits: 3

A study of the economic analysis of human resources, and the policy implications of that analysis. Emphasis is given to the theory of labor supply and demand, wage determination, human capital theory, labor market discrimination, the economic impact of unions, poverty, unemployment, and demographic trends in the labor force. Prerequisites: ECON 210 and junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered every other year.
Credits: 3

This course will introduce concepts and techniques of game theory that are widely used across all fields of economics and business as well as in social sciences. The course is a blend of formal theories and applications in economics and business. It covers normal form games, extensive form games, repeated games, games of incomplete information, bargaining, auctions, and (if time allows) coalitional games. Cross-listed with MGMT 383. Restricted to School of Business Majors. Prerequisites: MATH 221, ECON 112, ECON 205 and Junior standing. Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

Credits: 0-4

This is the second in a two course sequence leading to graduation with Honors in Economics. Topics will vary based on the interests of the student and the approval of the instructor. This course focuses on applied economic research. Based on the literature review developed in ECON 293, students will collect and analyze economic data. Students will discuss and present the findings of their research. Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in ECON 293 and permission of supervising instructor. Offered every spring semester when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3-6

A one-semester, work-study experience in an appropriate agency outside the college. In addition to the work experience, students are expected to complete a research paper, give an oral business presentation, and participate in a seminar. Interns work closely with their sponsor(s) on projects approved by the School of Business Internship Director. Prerequisites: 2.75 cumulative GPA., junior or senior standing, 24 approved semester hours in major program, and permission of the Internship Director. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered by individual arrangement
Credits: 1-15

Prerequisites: Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered by individual arrangement
Credits: 1-3

Topics will vary based on the interests of the learner and the approval of the instructor. This course focuses on applied economic research. In this course learners will write a literature review and collect and analyze economic data. This course will provide learners with a background in applied economic research. The course will combine theory with hands-on experience in econometric modeling. The course will also prepare learners for conducting independent research.
Credits: 3

Credits: 1-12

Managerial economics introduces the basic principles of economic analysis as applied to managerial decisions to determine how an organization can achieve its aims most efficiently. This course applies statistical and quantitative tools and the methodological approaches commonly used by economists to business problems as demand estimation, product pricing, profit maximizing level of output, cost minimizing level of input use, and forecasting.
Credits: 3

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This course will explore the relationship among social, political, legal and environmental forces and the development and operation of business in a global economy. Emphasis will be placed on the ability of students to analyze in what way relevant changes in social values, beliefs, political and legal forces and environmental factors impact changes in the business environment.
Credits: 3

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Credits: 1-12

A certain level of knowledge of information systems is increasingly an essential component of the tool set for all professional careers. Just as a professional needs to be proficient in communications, he/she will also be required to be informed of essentials of information systems. Such essentials include the basic make-up of a management information system, its operational principles, and most common applications, relationships between a management information system and the overall business management, as well as major issues in deploying and evaluating management information systems. This course will serve to lay the groundwork for students to develop solid information system knowledge in their professional careers.
Credits: 3

A study of aspects of American law pertaining to business activity. Emphasis is given to the legal and social environments, the development of administrative and employment law, government regulations, contracts and UCC, agency, and business entities. Ethical considerations in these areas will be discussed throughout the course.
Credits: 3

A study of aspects of American law with emphasis given to commercial transactions and UCC, property, insurance, estate and trusts, bailments, creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and secured transactions. Ethical considerations in these areas will be discussed throughout the course.
Credits: 3

This course will provide students with an opportunity to learn about and explore contemporary legal business management issues involving new technologies in the workplace, especially in regard to the Internet. Topics to be covered include: management law in general; communications law; the computer and the law including privacy rights, freedom of expression, intellectual property matters; e-commerce; torts; computer crime; computer security and encryption, cyber-ethics and netiquette management concerns. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

Management decision-making for small business enterprise. Emphasis is given to procedures for initiating a small business, managing and operating the enterprise, and public services available to assist managers of small businesses. Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

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A study of theories of organizational culture, behavior, and design. This course will focus upon individual behavior within groups and organizations; leadership and decision-making within organizations; organizational culture and design; group dynamics, total quality, and demographic diversity issues within organizations; and various macro-environmental influences on organizations, e.g. technology, ethical issues, global considerations, and environmental demographic diversity.
Credits: 3

This course covers the quantitative analysis tools associated with professional practice in business. This course draws on the fundamental probability and statistics learned in ECON 205. Topics include the use of regression analysis, development of forecasting models, and the use of linear programming. The course concludes with a final research project requiring the application of quantitative methods to real-world data.
Credits: 3

Credits: 3

An in-depth study of the research methods, organizational functions, and issues of modern human resource management (HRM). Topics include the evolution and role of the modern HRM function in organizations, research methods in HRM, and the major HRM functions (e.g., job analyses, recruitment and selection, staffing, training and career development, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits).
Credits: 3

An advanced course on the theory and application of selected personnel topics including wage and salary planning, selection with EEO considerations, health and safety, training and development, performance appraisal, and employee supervision. Students will explore the use and development of management techniques in the various areas of personnel. Ethical considerations will be included. Prerequisites: MGMT 346. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

This course will focus on past and current statutory law and case law at the federal, state and local levels aimed, with varying degrees of success, at preventing illegal discrimination with respect to employment, places of public accommodation, law enforcement, voting, education and marriage. The impact of these laws on business and society-at-large will be examined. Efforts of the business sector and public sector to avoid these laws, or to address discrimination, will be reviewed. Notable compliance failures and successes will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed on discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and LGBTQ+ status. Focus will be on the United States experience, but it will be contrasted with the experience in other countries.
Credits: 3

A study of the efficient use of information technology in achieving organizational goals. Emphasis is given to the study of computerized information systems within the context of the history, paradigms, research, and ethical issues of the field. Topics will include the evolution and globalization of information technology; database generation and communication via computers; computer-based information systems (e.g., data processing, management information, decision support, and expert systems); functional information systems within organizations (e.g., marketing, manufacturing, financial and accounting information systems); and the strategic management of information resources. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
Credits: 3

A study of the production and operations management (POM) function to ensure total organizational quality in the use of resources to provide goods and services. Topics include the evolution of POM into a function for global competitiveness, the analytical techniques of decision theory and forecasting, designing production systems, operating production systems, and Total Quality Management (TQM) within organizations.
Credits: 3

This course is an in-depth study of electronic commerce, with particular emphasis on how technology can enhance collaboration and information sharing among business partners. Topics include network infrastructures, security, privacy, copyright issues, electronic payment systems, electronic data interchange (EDI), software agents and data transmission fundamentals. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

An in-depth study of labor-management relations, with emphasis on unionized workplace settings in the U.S. economy. Topics include the development of organizational work rules, labor history, labor law, union structure and organization, the process and issues of collective bargaining, and public sector labor relations. Prerequisites: MGMT 300. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

This course focuses on Data Analytics as essential foundation material for additional study in data science and preparation for entry-level positions in a variety of occupations that will be increasingly affected by the volume and variety of big data. Lecture and class discussion will describe data quality, variety and volume issues. Restricted to School of Business majors. Cross-listed with ECON 362. Prerequisites: ECON/MGMT 305 and junior standing. Credits: 3(3-0)
Credits: 3

This course will focus on legal issues involving employment in today's legal environment. Topics will include: the sources of employment law and regulation; legal research techniques; roles of the courts and local, state and federal agencies; the nature of the employment relationship; employment discrimination; harassment; privacy; accommodation of disability and religion; safe workplaces; unions and collective bargaining; terminations and downsizings; and ethical considerations. Focus will be on the laws of the United States, but since businesses operate in a global environment, the course will address contrasting approaches to employment law elsewhere in the world. Restricted to School of Business majors. Prerequisite: MGMT 263 Offered odd spring
Credits: 3

This course will explore the rapidly evolving law of cyberspace. Topics will include: sources of cyberspace regulation; jurisdiction of disputes arising out of cyberspace; online contracting; data security-related legal issues; fraud, abuse and theft on the internet; intellectual property issues; freedom of speech online; privacy; SPAM; and legal issues arising out of social networking. Restricted to School of Business majors. Prerequisite: MGMT 263 Offered even spring
Credits: 3

An advanced course addressing the role of businesses and business managers in the global economy. Emphasis is given to the scope and theories of international business, the framework for international transactions, relations with host countries and host cultures, global business strategies, and the contrasting international management and ethical issues managers may face.
Credits: 3

A study of what diversity means, and how to understand diverse groups, within the context of an organization. The class will develop a deeper understanding of the topic and how it contributes to business success. Terms such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are defined, as well as the evolution of meaning these terms have taken. Topics covered and compared for diverse groups include population (including percentages and growth rates), education, and employment (including participation rates defined as working or looking for work, unemployment rates, income levels, and employment types). Laws related to diversity and discrimination in the workplace are covered. Points of particular relevance to diversity in organizations are highlighted. This provides a distinct picture of the status and experiences of the various group members, which is important to learning and thinking critically about diversity issues. Cases, contemporary articles, and self-reflection papers are all included throughout the course to assist students in developing their own awareness about diversity issues and how they might approach them in an organizational context.
Credits: 3

This course will introduce concepts and techniques of game theory that are widely used across all fields of economics and business as well as in social sciences. The course is a blend of formal theories and applications in economics and business. It covers normal form games, extensive form games, repeated games, games of incomplete information, bargaining, auctions, and (if time allows) coalitional games. Cross-listed with ECON 383. Restricted to School of Business Majors. Prerequisites: MATH 213 or MATH 221, ECON 110, ECON 205 and Junior standing. Offered when demand is sufficient
Credits: 3

This course involves the study of a specialized topic in business. Students may take this course for credit up to two times under different subtitles; it may be used only once to count toward the requirements of any School of Business major or minor. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
Credits: 3

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A capstone course for business school majors emphasizing an integrated, total quality approach to organizational objectives, strategies, and policies. Through case studies and other managerial projects, students learn and apply the processes of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation to best achieve an organization's goals.
Credits: 3

A one-semester, work-study experience in an appropriate agency outside the college. In addition to the work experience, students are expected to complete a research paper, give an oral business presentation, and participate in a seminar. Interns work closely with their sponsor(s) on projects approved by the School of Business Internship Director. Prerequisites: 2.75 cumulative GPA, junior or senior standing, 24 approved semester hours in major program, and permission of Internship Director. Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered by individual arrangment
Credits: 1-15

Prerequisites: Restricted to School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business. Offered by individual arrangement
Credits: 1-6

This course will provide opportunities for actively engaging in discussion, role-plays, analysis of articles, and participation in teamwork. Lecture will be kept at a minimum. A greater emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and applying the concepts and theories as best we can in a classroom environment. Small group activities and discussion will serve a dual purpose of learning concepts as well as developing your team Additionally, students will have opportunities to conduct their own research on Leadership and present their findings and analysis to the class.
Credits: 3

The course will provide an advanced study of financial management techniques. It is designed to deal with financial topics not covered in previous finance and accounting classes. The class will present financial theory, key financial analysis tools, and will investigate the linkage between management decisions and their impact on the financial performance and economic value of the business. The course will require students to evaluate short-and long-term financing options and assess the implications of financing choices. It will also investigate issues of dividend policy, financial derivatives, bankruptcy, and mergers and the market for corporate control. Case studies will be used to provide a link between the classroom and the real world. Students will solve the cases in groups to help develop the problem solving and communication skills required for success in the business world. Offered: every fall Prerequisites: MGMT 311 and graduate status.
Credits: 3

This course will provide a broad overview of advanced quantitative methodologies needed for modern management. Topics covered will include decision analysis, optimization, risk management, theory of waiting lines, simulation, forecasting, and multiple regression. Students will be required to work with computer packages for implementing the models taught in this course.
Credits: 3

This course covers the treatment of information as a system to be managed. Topics include a general overview of information systems; managing computer technology; transaction processing; internal controls, systems security; systems planning, analysis, design and documentation; legal and ethical issues; and database management. Students will also be exposed to data communications technologies.
Credits: 3

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Credits: 0-6