Business Department Courses
Accounting
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AC101 Introduction to Accounting
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the basic accounting methods and principles used in preparing financial statements for external reporting, accompanied by an application project that will incorporate interpretive and analytical techniques.
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the basic accounting methods and principles used in preparing financial statements for external reporting, accompanied by an application project that will incorporate interpretive and analytical techniques.
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AC205 Intermediate Accounting I
- 4.00 credits. A study of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to asset accounting in the corporate financial reporting environment. Beginning with a brief review of introductory financial accounting topics including the accounting cycle and the financial statements and quickly moving to more challenging and complex topics: alternative procedures to account for current assets, plant and equipment, intangibles and investments; the accounting treatment of related income statement transactions; and valuation, classification, disclosure and cutoff. *Prerequisite: AC 101.
- 4.00 credits. A study of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to asset accounting in the corporate financial reporting environment. Beginning with a brief review of introductory financial accounting topics including the accounting cycle and the financial statements and quickly moving to more challenging and complex topics: alternative procedures to account for current assets, plant and equipment, intangibles and investments; the accounting treatment of related income statement transactions; and valuation, classification, disclosure and cutoff. *Prerequisite: AC 101.
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AC206 Intermediate Accounting II
- 4.00 credits. A continuation of Accounting 205. The understanding of many concepts covered in the introductory course are expanded with a more in-depth examination of related concepts: liabilities and stockholder's equity sections of the balance sheet with detailed discussion of how to account for bonds payable, long-term notes, employee pensions and benefits, and the issuance of stock. Calculation of earnings per share, how to correct errors in the financial statements, preparation of the statement of cash flows and deferred income taxes also are discussed. *Prerequisite: AC 205.
- 4.00 credits. A continuation of Accounting 205. The understanding of many concepts covered in the introductory course are expanded with a more in-depth examination of related concepts: liabilities and stockholder's equity sections of the balance sheet with detailed discussion of how to account for bonds payable, long-term notes, employee pensions and benefits, and the issuance of stock. Calculation of earnings per share, how to correct errors in the financial statements, preparation of the statement of cash flows and deferred income taxes also are discussed. *Prerequisite: AC 205.
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AC270 Cost Management Accounting
- 4.00 credits. An understanding of how costs behave - cost-volume and profit analysis; are collected - job costing and process costing; are assigned - activity-based costing; are managed - strategic-based responsibility accounting; are measured - budgets and variance analysis; and are used in decision making - pricing and alternative use of capital. Multinational considerations also are included. *Prerequisite: AC 101.
- 4.00 credits. An understanding of how costs behave - cost-volume and profit analysis; are collected - job costing and process costing; are assigned - activity-based costing; are managed - strategic-based responsibility accounting; are measured - budgets and variance analysis; and are used in decision making - pricing and alternative use of capital. Multinational considerations also are included. *Prerequisite: AC 101.
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AC301 Introduction to Taxation
- 4.00 credits. Following the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) recommended Model Tax Curriculum as revised in 1999, this course introduces a broad range of tax topics and principles of federal income taxation of individuals, corporations and partnerships. Understanding various types of taxes in the U.S. system and the basis for the federal income tax system is emphasized. Tax concepts that relate to individual taxpayers, and identifying the similarities and differences of individual taxation items to the taxation of business entities are learned, emphasizing the role of taxation in the business decision-making process, tax law and research, and concepts application. *Prerequisite: AC 101 or permission of instructor.
- 4.00 credits. Following the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) recommended Model Tax Curriculum as revised in 1999, this course introduces a broad range of tax topics and principles of federal income taxation of individuals, corporations and partnerships. Understanding various types of taxes in the U.S. system and the basis for the federal income tax system is emphasized. Tax concepts that relate to individual taxpayers, and identifying the similarities and differences of individual taxation items to the taxation of business entities are learned, emphasizing the role of taxation in the business decision-making process, tax law and research, and concepts application. *Prerequisite: AC 101 or permission of instructor.
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AC302 Advanced Studies in Taxation
- 4.00 credits. This course follows the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) recommended Model Tax Curriculum as revised in 1999. Students will develop advanced technical and technological skills in entity taxation, the tax effects of multijurisdictional commerce and advanced issues facing individual taxpayers, including retirement, estate/gift issues and financial planning. Advanced skills with tax research materials are developed, as is an appreciation for the work ethic and professional responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on learning to employ tax law in various financial and tax-planning techniques. *Prerequisite: AC 301.
- 4.00 credits. This course follows the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) recommended Model Tax Curriculum as revised in 1999. Students will develop advanced technical and technological skills in entity taxation, the tax effects of multijurisdictional commerce and advanced issues facing individual taxpayers, including retirement, estate/gift issues and financial planning. Advanced skills with tax research materials are developed, as is an appreciation for the work ethic and professional responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on learning to employ tax law in various financial and tax-planning techniques. *Prerequisite: AC 301.
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AC307 International Accounting
- 4.00 credits. A broad overview of the accounting issues unique to global enterprises, variations in financial reporting requirements among countries, and efforts to harmonize those differences, financial analysis of multinational enterprises, managerial accounting and control, transfer pricing, taxation, performance evaluation, and techniques for reporting and managing the risk of transacting business in multiple currencies are addressed. *Prerequisite: AC 206 or permission of instructor.
- 4.00 credits. A broad overview of the accounting issues unique to global enterprises, variations in financial reporting requirements among countries, and efforts to harmonize those differences, financial analysis of multinational enterprises, managerial accounting and control, transfer pricing, taxation, performance evaluation, and techniques for reporting and managing the risk of transacting business in multiple currencies are addressed. *Prerequisite: AC 206 or permission of instructor.
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AC308 Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations
- 4.00 credits. The applicable principles and uses of fund accounting - to include budgeting, preparation and reporting of general and special financial statements and their use in decision making, controlling and identifying general operating funds and those restricted and non-restricted special funds - are discussed. An experiential project is assigned involving a real-life case study, which will include evaluating performance measurement standards. *Prerequisite: AC 206 and junior status.
- 4.00 credits. The applicable principles and uses of fund accounting - to include budgeting, preparation and reporting of general and special financial statements and their use in decision making, controlling and identifying general operating funds and those restricted and non-restricted special funds - are discussed. An experiential project is assigned involving a real-life case study, which will include evaluating performance measurement standards. *Prerequisite: AC 206 and junior status.
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AC310 Accounting Information Systems
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the components of an accounting information system and its relationship to the overall management information system. The use of information to support the planning, analysis and reporting of business activities using fully integrated information systems is discussed. Students are introduced to system design and documentation, including flowcharting and control procedures. All major transaction processing cycles and the effect on the accuracy of accounting information are reviewed. Students are introduced to and required to use complex microcomputer and database applications. *Prerequisite: AC 206.
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the components of an accounting information system and its relationship to the overall management information system. The use of information to support the planning, analysis and reporting of business activities using fully integrated information systems is discussed. Students are introduced to system design and documentation, including flowcharting and control procedures. All major transaction processing cycles and the effect on the accuracy of accounting information are reviewed. Students are introduced to and required to use complex microcomputer and database applications. *Prerequisite: AC 206.
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AC370 Special Topics in Accounting
- Variable credit. Courses of special interest to the student and the instructor offered on an occasional basis.
- Variable credit. Courses of special interest to the student and the instructor offered on an occasional basis.
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AC405 Auditing
- 4.00 credits. A study of auditing theory and standards, professional ethics and auditor's legal liability, with in-depth analysis of the audit process, including risk assessment, the theory and auditing of internal control systems, audit evidence, working papers, quality control, statistical sampling, implications of computer-based systems to the audit process, and the preparation of audit reports. *Prerequisite: AC 310 or permission of instructor.
- 4.00 credits. A study of auditing theory and standards, professional ethics and auditor's legal liability, with in-depth analysis of the audit process, including risk assessment, the theory and auditing of internal control systems, audit evidence, working papers, quality control, statistical sampling, implications of computer-based systems to the audit process, and the preparation of audit reports. *Prerequisite: AC 310 or permission of instructor.
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AC406 Advanced Accounting
- 4.00 credits. A study of the accounting theory and practice of business combinations, consolidated financial reporting according to United States GAAP, foreign currency transactions and financial statement translation, derivatives and special accounting topics, including business liquidations and reorganizations, SPEs, joint ventures and partnerships. *Prerequisite: AC 206.
- 4.00 credits. A study of the accounting theory and practice of business combinations, consolidated financial reporting according to United States GAAP, foreign currency transactions and financial statement translation, derivatives and special accounting topics, including business liquidations and reorganizations, SPEs, joint ventures and partnerships. *Prerequisite: AC 206.
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AC471 Internship in Accounting
- Variable (4.00 or 12.00) credits. Students gain work experience with either a public accounting firm, a business organization or a governmental agency. *Prerequisite: approval of Accounting Director or Department Chair. Register by Instructor.
- Variable (4.00 or 12.00) credits. Students gain work experience with either a public accounting firm, a business organization or a governmental agency. *Prerequisite: approval of Accounting Director or Department Chair. Register by Instructor.
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AC474 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
- 2.00 credits. A hands-on opportunity to apply knowledge that was learned in Accounting 301 by preparing income tax returns under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program of the Internal Revenue Service in an experiential-learning environment. Students interact with clients, accumulate their tax information and prepare their federal, state and local income tax returns using tax software. *Prerequisite: AC 301. Register by Instructor.
- 2.00 credits. A hands-on opportunity to apply knowledge that was learned in Accounting 301 by preparing income tax returns under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program of the Internal Revenue Service in an experiential-learning environment. Students interact with clients, accumulate their tax information and prepare their federal, state and local income tax returns using tax software. *Prerequisite: AC 301. Register by Instructor.
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AC480 Independent Study in Accounting
- Variable credit. Independent study and research on a problem or topic in the field of accounting. *Prerequisite: approval of the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
- Variable credit. Independent study and research on a problem or topic in the field of accounting. *Prerequisite: approval of the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
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BA101 Business and Society
- 4.00 credits. Managers function within an environment and their actions influence a number of stakeholders who in turn influence managerial decision making. Environmental awareness is increased by describing and analyzing seven sub-environments: stakeholder, economic, political, social, ethical, competitive and ecological. The course provides a context for other courses in the program and acquaints students with the dynamics of managing in the business, public and nonprofit sectors of the U.S. economy. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. Managers function within an environment and their actions influence a number of stakeholders who in turn influence managerial decision making. Environmental awareness is increased by describing and analyzing seven sub-environments: stakeholder, economic, political, social, ethical, competitive and ecological. The course provides a context for other courses in the program and acquaints students with the dynamics of managing in the business, public and nonprofit sectors of the U.S. economy. Register by Instructor.
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BA155 Managerial Communications
- 2.00 credits. A study of the various communications techniques, incorporating the use of technology. Emphasis is on international communication, the analysis, ethics and organization of materials for effective oral and written presentations.
- 2.00 credits. A study of the various communications techniques, incorporating the use of technology. Emphasis is on international communication, the analysis, ethics and organization of materials for effective oral and written presentations.
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BA197 International Business Environment
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the international business environment, including the political, social, economic and cultural dimensions of foreign countries. Introduces theories and practical aspects of international business from both a cultural and functional perspective. Students develop their understanding of the differences between foreign cultures and their own culture and improve the interaction skills necessary to function effectively in the global community. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the international business environment, including the political, social, economic and cultural dimensions of foreign countries. Introduces theories and practical aspects of international business from both a cultural and functional perspective. Students develop their understanding of the differences between foreign cultures and their own culture and improve the interaction skills necessary to function effectively in the global community. Register by Instructor.
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BA215 Principles of Marketing
- 4.00 credits. An introductory course emphasizing key concepts and issues underlying the marketing process and how it operates in today's dynamic organizations. The marketing mix is examined on a broad scale, with students developing an understanding of how decisions in each element impact and influence the others. Among the topics covered are segmentation, consumer behavior, product development, promotional campaigns, marketing research, distribution planning and pricing strategies. The course will culminate in a final project, with students developing and presenting a marketing plan.
- 4.00 credits. An introductory course emphasizing key concepts and issues underlying the marketing process and how it operates in today's dynamic organizations. The marketing mix is examined on a broad scale, with students developing an understanding of how decisions in each element impact and influence the others. Among the topics covered are segmentation, consumer behavior, product development, promotional campaigns, marketing research, distribution planning and pricing strategies. The course will culminate in a final project, with students developing and presenting a marketing plan.
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BA248 Quantitative Methods/Operations Management
- 4.00 credits. Usage of quantitative methods and operations management concepts to optimize business decisions is learned. The quantitative methods covered are forecasting, decision making, inventory management, and linear programming. The operations management concepts are project management, statistical process control, materials requirement planning, enterprise resource planning, scheduling, reliability, acceptance sampling and learning curves. *Prerequisite: MA 251.
- 4.00 credits. Usage of quantitative methods and operations management concepts to optimize business decisions is learned. The quantitative methods covered are forecasting, decision making, inventory management, and linear programming. The operations management concepts are project management, statistical process control, materials requirement planning, enterprise resource planning, scheduling, reliability, acceptance sampling and learning curves. *Prerequisite: MA 251.
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BA255A Advanced Ethics: Business (PH 255A)
- 4.00 credits. Business Ethics is part of a four-course sequence in Applied Ethics. In each course, a theoretical foundation for ethical discourse within the respective field is established. This course then proceeds to a detailed treatment of central ethical dilemmas in the actual practice of business.
- 4.00 credits. Business Ethics is part of a four-course sequence in Applied Ethics. In each course, a theoretical foundation for ethical discourse within the respective field is established. This course then proceeds to a detailed treatment of central ethical dilemmas in the actual practice of business.
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BA257 Exporting and Importing
- 2.00 credits. Focus on the management of flow of goods and services across national borders to enhance the competitiveness of small- and medium-size firms, including market research, agent selection, export financing, government regulation, transportation, insurance and documentation. Register by Instructor.
- 2.00 credits. Focus on the management of flow of goods and services across national borders to enhance the competitiveness of small- and medium-size firms, including market research, agent selection, export financing, government regulation, transportation, insurance and documentation. Register by Instructor.
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BA258 Global Business Negotiations
- 2.00 credits. Students acquire knowledge about effective negotiation techniques across national borders. A framework is provided to guide students in understanding the process of developing negotiation skills in business transactions and learning to close deals, create value, resolve disputes and reach lasting agreements with counterparts in other countries. Register by Instructor.
- 2.00 credits. Students acquire knowledge about effective negotiation techniques across national borders. A framework is provided to guide students in understanding the process of developing negotiation skills in business transactions and learning to close deals, create value, resolve disputes and reach lasting agreements with counterparts in other countries. Register by Instructor.
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BA265 Management and Organizational Behavior
- 4.00 credits. Critical management issues in planning, organizing, leading and controlling -within the framework of understanding why and how people interact with one another, in groups, and with the organization itself - are examined, with opportunities to enhance communication and interpersonal skills through learning at multiple levels, including individual reading, study and analysis, in-class lectures and exercises, and small discussion groups, in which newly acquired knowledge can be applied to the analysis of real-world scenarios.
- 4.00 credits. Critical management issues in planning, organizing, leading and controlling -within the framework of understanding why and how people interact with one another, in groups, and with the organization itself - are examined, with opportunities to enhance communication and interpersonal skills through learning at multiple levels, including individual reading, study and analysis, in-class lectures and exercises, and small discussion groups, in which newly acquired knowledge can be applied to the analysis of real-world scenarios.
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BA290 Emerging European Union
- 3.00 credits. An introduction to the history and social structure of European economic integration from 1927 to present by examining the problems faced by the member states, the specific role of British politics, eastern European politics in the European Union and European Monetary Union, debates and the impact of the -Union on Britain, the accession states and the United States, in terms of both its social system obstacles to integration and its European public policy. An understanding of social conflicts inherent in the integration of multiple social systems and cultural, business, political, technological and legal obstacles associated with economic integration of the European Union and the tenuous relationship between the Union members is emphasized. Offered only in the Summer Study Abroad in Oxford, England Programme and the Department of Business Program in Prague. Register by Instructor.
- 3.00 credits. An introduction to the history and social structure of European economic integration from 1927 to present by examining the problems faced by the member states, the specific role of British politics, eastern European politics in the European Union and European Monetary Union, debates and the impact of the -Union on Britain, the accession states and the United States, in terms of both its social system obstacles to integration and its European public policy. An understanding of social conflicts inherent in the integration of multiple social systems and cultural, business, political, technological and legal obstacles associated with economic integration of the European Union and the tenuous relationship between the Union members is emphasized. Offered only in the Summer Study Abroad in Oxford, England Programme and the Department of Business Program in Prague. Register by Instructor.
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BA311 Marketing Research
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the theories and techniques behind the development, execution and dissemination of marketing research. Taught through a hands-on approach, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of research methodologies and techniques, both quantitative and qualitative. The course will culminate in a final project conducted in conjunction with an actual client. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the theories and techniques behind the development, execution and dissemination of marketing research. Taught through a hands-on approach, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of research methodologies and techniques, both quantitative and qualitative. The course will culminate in a final project conducted in conjunction with an actual client. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
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BA312 Advertising Management
- 4.00 credits. An overview of the advertising process from both an agency and client perspective. Students will receive a strong foundation in research and strategy development, the building blocks upon which successful campaigns are built. The course will culminate in a final project encompassing research, strategy, creative and media planning, with results pitched to an actual client. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
- 4.00 credits. An overview of the advertising process from both an agency and client perspective. Students will receive a strong foundation in research and strategy development, the building blocks upon which successful campaigns are built. The course will culminate in a final project encompassing research, strategy, creative and media planning, with results pitched to an actual client. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
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BA313 Services and Retail Marketing
- 4.00 credits. The service sector is the bulk of all marketing activities and faces a set of challenges that product marketers do not encounter. This course examines service marketing's unique characteristics and frames strategic marketing considerations in terms of these characteristics. In addition, special focus is placed on retailing as a major contributor of economic growth. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
- 4.00 credits. The service sector is the bulk of all marketing activities and faces a set of challenges that product marketers do not encounter. This course examines service marketing's unique characteristics and frames strategic marketing considerations in terms of these characteristics. In addition, special focus is placed on retailing as a major contributor of economic growth. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
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BA314 Sales and Sales Management
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the principles of salesmanship as practiced in the modern business organization and an examination of the role of the sales manager in organizing and directing a sales force. Topics include the relationship-selling process, developing and making a sales presentation, use of contact management software, and principles of sales management (including recruiting, territory allocation, client contact management, and compensation).
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the principles of salesmanship as practiced in the modern business organization and an examination of the role of the sales manager in organizing and directing a sales force. Topics include the relationship-selling process, developing and making a sales presentation, use of contact management software, and principles of sales management (including recruiting, territory allocation, client contact management, and compensation).
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BA315 Internet Marketing
- 4.00 credits. A development of understanding the complexity of marketing goods and services over the Internet. Developing strategic business models for e-commerce, and planning and implementing an Internet-focused organization are covered. Development or revision of a webpage for a business client - including the home page and at least two child pages - is required as a group project. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
- 4.00 credits. A development of understanding the complexity of marketing goods and services over the Internet. Developing strategic business models for e-commerce, and planning and implementing an Internet-focused organization are covered. Development or revision of a webpage for a business client - including the home page and at least two child pages - is required as a group project. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
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BA317 International Marketing
- 4.00 credits. A focus upon understanding how the practice of marketing is affected by the internationalization of enterprises. Subjects include the globalization of markets, international business ethics, and development of a marketing strategy that can transcend national boundaries. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
- 4.00 credits. A focus upon understanding how the practice of marketing is affected by the internationalization of enterprises. Subjects include the globalization of markets, international business ethics, and development of a marketing strategy that can transcend national boundaries. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
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BA319 Consumer Behavior
- 4.00 credits. Development of an understanding of the explanations, based on behavioral sciences, for consumer purchasing activities. Subjects include the consumer's role in society, group influences on consumers, the nature of individual consumers as determinants of buying behavior, and consumer decision-making models.
- 4.00 credits. Development of an understanding of the explanations, based on behavioral sciences, for consumer purchasing activities. Subjects include the consumer's role in society, group influences on consumers, the nature of individual consumers as determinants of buying behavior, and consumer decision-making models.
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BA325 Corporate Finance
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to fundamental tools and concepts used in short-term and long-term financial decision making. An overview of the major financial markets is provided. Financial statements, discounted cash flow analysis, bond and stock valuation models, risk and return for assets and portfolios, cost of capital, financing decisions, capital budgeting, capital structure of the firm and dividend policy are covered. *Prerequisite: AC 101.
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to fundamental tools and concepts used in short-term and long-term financial decision making. An overview of the major financial markets is provided. Financial statements, discounted cash flow analysis, bond and stock valuation models, risk and return for assets and portfolios, cost of capital, financing decisions, capital budgeting, capital structure of the firm and dividend policy are covered. *Prerequisite: AC 101.
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BA327 International Financial Management
- 4.00 credits. Development of an understanding of the international financial environments in which economic policy and business decisions are made. Specifically, the course covers the spot and forward exchange markets, the Eurocurrency market and the international capital markets. The impact of exchange rate behavior on corporations and the foreign exchange risk management for multinational corporations are covered. *Prerequisite: BA 325.
- 4.00 credits. Development of an understanding of the international financial environments in which economic policy and business decisions are made. Specifically, the course covers the spot and forward exchange markets, the Eurocurrency market and the international capital markets. The impact of exchange rate behavior on corporations and the foreign exchange risk management for multinational corporations are covered. *Prerequisite: BA 325.
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BA330 Legal Environment of Business
- 4.00 credits. The study and evaluation of legal, ethical and global issues as they pertain to understanding how a business organization operates in a changing socio-economic environment.
- 4.00 credits. The study and evaluation of legal, ethical and global issues as they pertain to understanding how a business organization operates in a changing socio-economic environment.
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BA331 Business Law I
- 4.00 credits. Legal concepts applicable to the formation and execution of contracts for the business environment are studied with examination of the evolution of contract law and the institution of uniform standards to simplify its applications across geographic boundaries.
- 4.00 credits. Legal concepts applicable to the formation and execution of contracts for the business environment are studied with examination of the evolution of contract law and the institution of uniform standards to simplify its applications across geographic boundaries.
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BA332 Business Law II
- 4.00 credits. The study of legal concepts that define the structure of a business organization with emphasis on how to form a legal entity and manage property right issues associated with forming organizations.
- 4.00 credits. The study of legal concepts that define the structure of a business organization with emphasis on how to form a legal entity and manage property right issues associated with forming organizations.
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BA333 Cyberlaw and E-Commerce Regulation
- 4.00 credits. An examination of important substantive areas of the law vis-a-vie the cyber entrepreneur centered and e-commerce entity within the specific framework of the American legal system. Analysis of the law most important to cyber entrepreneurs and managers of e-commerce firms with in-depth coverage of e-commerce business models, intellectual property issues, electronic contracts, and government regulation of the Internet emphasized. Current topics in cyber law that impact shareholders, executives, managers and employees of privately and publicly held business entities are covered.
- 4.00 credits. An examination of important substantive areas of the law vis-a-vie the cyber entrepreneur centered and e-commerce entity within the specific framework of the American legal system. Analysis of the law most important to cyber entrepreneurs and managers of e-commerce firms with in-depth coverage of e-commerce business models, intellectual property issues, electronic contracts, and government regulation of the Internet emphasized. Current topics in cyber law that impact shareholders, executives, managers and employees of privately and publicly held business entities are covered.
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BA337 International Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the study of international business law, the function and importance of public international law, the role of public and private international organizations, and public policy and ethics in setting standards and guidelines for international business. An understanding of the legal problems associated with economic integration within the European Union and North America is emphasized.
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to the study of international business law, the function and importance of public international law, the role of public and private international organizations, and public policy and ethics in setting standards and guidelines for international business. An understanding of the legal problems associated with economic integration within the European Union and North America is emphasized.
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BA347 Global Supply Chain Management
- 4.00 credits. An examination of the real-time integration of materials, information and value-added services required by a corporation to be successful in a dynamic and globally competitive arena. Basics of exporting and importing, as well as fundamental concepts dealing with the entire process of resource acquisition and its management for multinational corporations are covered.
- 4.00 credits. An examination of the real-time integration of materials, information and value-added services required by a corporation to be successful in a dynamic and globally competitive arena. Basics of exporting and importing, as well as fundamental concepts dealing with the entire process of resource acquisition and its management for multinational corporations are covered.
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BA350 European Union Simulation I (PS 350)
- 4.00 credits. Study of the principles and theories of European integration; the history of the current European Union (E.U.), from the Treaty of Rome to the present; and the structure and functioning of the European Union, including class participation representing an E.U. Member State in the annual Mid-Atlantic European Union Consortium E.U. Simulation in Washington, D.C.
- 4.00 credits. Study of the principles and theories of European integration; the history of the current European Union (E.U.), from the Treaty of Rome to the present; and the structure and functioning of the European Union, including class participation representing an E.U. Member State in the annual Mid-Atlantic European Union Consortium E.U. Simulation in Washington, D.C.
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BA360 Washington Institute (PS 360)
- 4.00 credits. The course highlights relationships between the legislative, executive, independent agencies, and third-party institutions that directly affect how policy is made in the United States. The course exposes students to the mechanism that is used to formulate policy for the United States. The Institute will focus heavily on international policy and the inner workings of the various institutional agents that participate in the process of making policy. Students will observe and develop a critical sense of how to weigh the various interests before policy is ultimately made. Students will learn to examine the purpose of policy and evaluate how it will impact on various industries. *Prerequisite: BA 101. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. The course highlights relationships between the legislative, executive, independent agencies, and third-party institutions that directly affect how policy is made in the United States. The course exposes students to the mechanism that is used to formulate policy for the United States. The Institute will focus heavily on international policy and the inner workings of the various institutional agents that participate in the process of making policy. Students will observe and develop a critical sense of how to weigh the various interests before policy is ultimately made. Students will learn to examine the purpose of policy and evaluate how it will impact on various industries. *Prerequisite: BA 101. Register by Instructor.
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BA365 Human Resource Management
- 4.00 credits. A unique overview of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function in terms of practicality and real-world application, the processes and methods used in HRM planning, along with techniques for conducting job analysis, writing job descriptions, equal employment opportunity compliance, recruiting and selecting employees, orientation, training and development, appraising employee performance, and maintaining employee discipline are examined. Varied instructional methods include lecture, small group discussion, document creation and case-study analysis. *Prerequisite: BA 265.
- 4.00 credits. A unique overview of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function in terms of practicality and real-world application, the processes and methods used in HRM planning, along with techniques for conducting job analysis, writing job descriptions, equal employment opportunity compliance, recruiting and selecting employees, orientation, training and development, appraising employee performance, and maintaining employee discipline are examined. Varied instructional methods include lecture, small group discussion, document creation and case-study analysis. *Prerequisite: BA 265.
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BA367 International Management
- 4.00 credits. An approach to global economy through the analysis of managerial practices in international companies regardless of their sizes, focusing upon the key success factors of managing a company across national boundaries. The students' understanding of the field of international business from a managerial perspective is based on the integration of the learned concepts and tools with real-world applications. *Prerequisite: BA 265.
- 4.00 credits. An approach to global economy through the analysis of managerial practices in international companies regardless of their sizes, focusing upon the key success factors of managing a company across national boundaries. The students' understanding of the field of international business from a managerial perspective is based on the integration of the learned concepts and tools with real-world applications. *Prerequisite: BA 265.
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BA372 Special Topics in Business
- Variable credit. Courses of special interest to the student and the instructor offered on an occasional basis.
- Variable credit. Courses of special interest to the student and the instructor offered on an occasional basis.
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BA380 Entrepreneurship
- 4.00 credits. An assessment and development of entrepreneurial skills, emphasizing a "hands-on" approach based on case studies on entrepreneurial ventures, writing business plans on opportunities identified by students, experiential exercises and executive speakers (entrepreneurs, investors and consultants). In-class topics enable students to understand the entrepreneur's profile, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to create, start, finance, manage and grow a new venture.
- 4.00 credits. An assessment and development of entrepreneurial skills, emphasizing a "hands-on" approach based on case studies on entrepreneurial ventures, writing business plans on opportunities identified by students, experiential exercises and executive speakers (entrepreneurs, investors and consultants). In-class topics enable students to understand the entrepreneur's profile, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to create, start, finance, manage and grow a new venture.
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BA382 Entrepreneurial Marketing
- 4.00 credits. This course provides students the opportunity to assess and develop their entrepreneurial skills. The class emphasizes essential marketing concepts and tools and their real-life application by entrepreneurs. The topics covered in class include innovative and informal marketing approaches, which will enable students to understand the marketing side of a successful entrepreneurial business. This hands-on approach is based on class discussion and interaction, executive speakers (entrepreneurs, investors and consultants), case studies on entrepreneurial ventures, and experiential exercises and applications. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
- 4.00 credits. This course provides students the opportunity to assess and develop their entrepreneurial skills. The class emphasizes essential marketing concepts and tools and their real-life application by entrepreneurs. The topics covered in class include innovative and informal marketing approaches, which will enable students to understand the marketing side of a successful entrepreneurial business. This hands-on approach is based on class discussion and interaction, executive speakers (entrepreneurs, investors and consultants), case studies on entrepreneurial ventures, and experiential exercises and applications. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
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BA400 Senior Project in Business
- 3.00 credits. Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Register by Instructor.
- 3.00 credits. Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Register by Instructor.
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BA414 Organizational Marketing
- 4.00 credits. Integrating marketing theories and concepts for strategic planning and implementation. Techniques include case studies and the use of a computer simulation that allows students in small groups to simulate the running of a company with emphasis on marketing decisions. *Prerequisites: BA 215 and 319.
- 4.00 credits. Integrating marketing theories and concepts for strategic planning and implementation. Techniques include case studies and the use of a computer simulation that allows students in small groups to simulate the running of a company with emphasis on marketing decisions. *Prerequisites: BA 215 and 319.
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BA416 Marketing Management
- 4.00 credits. Integrating marketing theories and concepts for strategic planning and implementation. This course draws on previous course work in marketing, with special emphasis on the application of marketing theories. Case studies and class projects will be primary learning tools. *Prerequisites: AC 101 and BA 215.
- 4.00 credits. Integrating marketing theories and concepts for strategic planning and implementation. This course draws on previous course work in marketing, with special emphasis on the application of marketing theories. Case studies and class projects will be primary learning tools. *Prerequisites: AC 101 and BA 215.
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BA424 Investments
- 4.00 credits. This course emphasizes the various classes of investments available to the investor, sources and uses of investment information, and security and capital market valuation. Fundamental concepts, theories and techniques of investing in different assets are provided. Portfolio management is introduced. *Prerequisite: BA 325.
- 4.00 credits. This course emphasizes the various classes of investments available to the investor, sources and uses of investment information, and security and capital market valuation. Fundamental concepts, theories and techniques of investing in different assets are provided. Portfolio management is introduced. *Prerequisite: BA 325.
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BA425 Advanced Financial Management
- 4.00 credits. An advanced course in corporation/business finance, in which major topic areas such as capital budgeting, working capital management, leasing, mergers and financing are examined in-depth. Cases, readings and problems are used to illustrate the concepts covered. *Prerequisite: BA 325.
- 4.00 credits. An advanced course in corporation/business finance, in which major topic areas such as capital budgeting, working capital management, leasing, mergers and financing are examined in-depth. Cases, readings and problems are used to illustrate the concepts covered. *Prerequisite: BA 325.
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BA466 Operations and Production Management
- 4.00 credits. A junior-/senior-level course in which the students combine classroom study of operations and production management methodologies with field trips to manufacturing and service organizations. Students are given the most recent management methods for maximizing outcomes of the production and service functions at minimal cost, while achieving superior levels of customer satisfaction. *Prerequisite: BA 265.
- 4.00 credits. A junior-/senior-level course in which the students combine classroom study of operations and production management methodologies with field trips to manufacturing and service organizations. Students are given the most recent management methods for maximizing outcomes of the production and service functions at minimal cost, while achieving superior levels of customer satisfaction. *Prerequisite: BA 265.
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BA470 Internship in Business
- Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s). Combined academic goals, abstract/theoretical and experiential learning through an internship assist in the reflection, analysis and integration of experiences and insights gained through internships with the academic theory, principles, concepts, and social and ethical dimensions of the discipline and subject area. This strengthens students' lifelong-learning skills, professional and public-speaking skills, personal and professional values and ethics, and self-confidence and clarifies personal and career goals. Students must complete at least 125 hours of internship assignment over a 12-week period (eight weeks in summer). Register by Instructor.
- Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s). Combined academic goals, abstract/theoretical and experiential learning through an internship assist in the reflection, analysis and integration of experiences and insights gained through internships with the academic theory, principles, concepts, and social and ethical dimensions of the discipline and subject area. This strengthens students' lifelong-learning skills, professional and public-speaking skills, personal and professional values and ethics, and self-confidence and clarifies personal and career goals. Students must complete at least 125 hours of internship assignment over a 12-week period (eight weeks in summer). Register by Instructor.
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BA479 Internship / Co-op in Business
- Variable (0.00 to 12.00) credit(s). Students gain work experience with a business organization or government agency on a full-time basis, either during the regular semester or the summer. *Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; Business or International Business major; approval of instructor; and pre-approved placement. Register by Instructor.
- Variable (0.00 to 12.00) credit(s). Students gain work experience with a business organization or government agency on a full-time basis, either during the regular semester or the summer. *Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; Business or International Business major; approval of instructor; and pre-approved placement. Register by Instructor.
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BA484 Independent Study in Business
- Variable credit. Opportunity for students to engage in independent study in some area of business administration. *Prerequisites: approval of Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
- Variable credit. Opportunity for students to engage in independent study in some area of business administration. *Prerequisites: approval of Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
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BA495 Business Policy and Corporate Strategy
- 4.00 credits. A comprehensive and integrative course that builds on knowledge acquired in the prior business classes, this class offers the opportunity to integrate that knowledge through a cross-functional approach. The focus is understanding how companies craft and implement strategies that preserve and create sustainable competitive advantage. *Prerequisite: senior status. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. A comprehensive and integrative course that builds on knowledge acquired in the prior business classes, this class offers the opportunity to integrate that knowledge through a cross-functional approach. The focus is understanding how companies craft and implement strategies that preserve and create sustainable competitive advantage. *Prerequisite: senior status. Register by Instructor.
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BA497 International Business Seminar
- 4.00 credits. As a capstone course in international business, the course is designed to provide both the theoretical perspectives and the practical applications of global business. The course integrates concepts, principles and practices from prior courses in accounting, management, finance and marketing to prepare students for a successful career in international business. *Prerequisite: senior status and International Business majors. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. As a capstone course in international business, the course is designed to provide both the theoretical perspectives and the practical applications of global business. The course integrates concepts, principles and practices from prior courses in accounting, management, finance and marketing to prepare students for a successful career in international business. *Prerequisite: senior status and International Business majors. Register by Instructor.
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BA498 Seminar in Marketing
- 4.00 credits. Drawing on students' foundational course work in marketing, this course examines current marketing topics in more depth and with more rigor. Research and/or projects are primary learning tools. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
- 4.00 credits. Drawing on students' foundational course work in marketing, this course examines current marketing topics in more depth and with more rigor. Research and/or projects are primary learning tools. *Prerequisite: BA 215.
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BA499 Seminar in Management
- 4.00 credits. Advanced study management course is topical in nature in order to provide a comprehensive examination of contemporary management issues, including but not limited to organizational design, policy formulation, leadership, motivation and corporate culture. *Prerequisites: BA 265.
- 4.00 credits. Advanced study management course is topical in nature in order to provide a comprehensive examination of contemporary management issues, including but not limited to organizational design, policy formulation, leadership, motivation and corporate culture. *Prerequisites: BA 265.
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EC101 Principles of Macroeconomics
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to a country's gross domestic product. Topics covered include factors affecting a country's output of goods and services, the role of fiscal policy and monetary policy in dealing with inflation and unemployment, the Federal Reserve system and the goal of price stability, causes and consequences of budget deficits, and factors affecting trade deficits and exchange rates.
- 4.00 credits. An introduction to a country's gross domestic product. Topics covered include factors affecting a country's output of goods and services, the role of fiscal policy and monetary policy in dealing with inflation and unemployment, the Federal Reserve system and the goal of price stability, causes and consequences of budget deficits, and factors affecting trade deficits and exchange rates.
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EC102 Principles of Microeconomics
- 4.00 credits. Topics covered include the basis for decision making by economic agents, utility maximization by consumers, the demand curve, profit maximization by firms, diminishing returns and input choice, optimal output and price for a firm in various market structures, market failure, income inequality, and comparative advantage and international trade.
- 4.00 credits. Topics covered include the basis for decision making by economic agents, utility maximization by consumers, the demand curve, profit maximization by firms, diminishing returns and input choice, optimal output and price for a firm in various market structures, market failure, income inequality, and comparative advantage and international trade.
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EC301 Intermediate Microeconomics
- 4.00 credits. Description of the theory of the consumer and the firm. Topics include analytical treatment of maximization of utility and profits, resource use and allocation, market structures and welfare analysis. *Prerequisite: EC 102.
- 4.00 credits. Description of the theory of the consumer and the firm. Topics include analytical treatment of maximization of utility and profits, resource use and allocation, market structures and welfare analysis. *Prerequisite: EC 102.
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EC302 Intermediate Macroeconomics
- 4.00 credits. The course describes macroeconomic theories to explain the business cycle. Factors affecting major macroeconomic variables such as gross domestic product, inflation and interest rates. Policies for attaining full employment and price stability. *Prerequisite: EC 101.
- 4.00 credits. The course describes macroeconomic theories to explain the business cycle. Factors affecting major macroeconomic variables such as gross domestic product, inflation and interest rates. Policies for attaining full employment and price stability. *Prerequisite: EC 101.
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EC305 Managerial Economics
- 4.00 credits. Application of microeconomic concepts for making business decisions, including demand estimation and forecasting, cost factors, nature of competition in the industry, and price and output decisions. *Prerequisite: EC 102.
- 4.00 credits. Application of microeconomic concepts for making business decisions, including demand estimation and forecasting, cost factors, nature of competition in the industry, and price and output decisions. *Prerequisite: EC 102.
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EC307 International Economics
- 4.00 credits. The basic concepts of international trade and payments. Impact of globalization. Commercial policy. Role of multilateral institutions. *Prerequisite: EC 101.
- 4.00 credits. The basic concepts of international trade and payments. Impact of globalization. Commercial policy. Role of multilateral institutions. *Prerequisite: EC 101.
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EC309 Introduction to Mathematical Economics
- 4.00 credits. The course provides an introduction to techniques of mathematical modeling in economics and business. Linear algebra. Cramer's Rule. Comparative statics. Differential calculus. Unconstrained and constrained optimization. First order and second order conditions for an extremum. Dynamic optimization. Use of mathematical software. Several applications in microeconomics, macroeconomics, operations management and finance. *Prerequisite: MA 117.
- 4.00 credits. The course provides an introduction to techniques of mathematical modeling in economics and business. Linear algebra. Cramer's Rule. Comparative statics. Differential calculus. Unconstrained and constrained optimization. First order and second order conditions for an extremum. Dynamic optimization. Use of mathematical software. Several applications in microeconomics, macroeconomics, operations management and finance. *Prerequisite: MA 117.
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EC311 Economic Development
- 4.00 credits. Theories of international trade and economic growth. Capital flows. Migration. Role of institutions and NGOs. Policies for improving social welfare. Emphasis on developing countries. *Prerequisite: EC 101.
- 4.00 credits. Theories of international trade and economic growth. Capital flows. Migration. Role of institutions and NGOs. Policies for improving social welfare. Emphasis on developing countries. *Prerequisite: EC 101.
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EC370 Special Topics in Economics
- Variable credit. Courses of special interest to the student and the instructor offered on an occasional basis.
- Variable credit. Courses of special interest to the student and the instructor offered on an occasional basis.
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EC400 Senior Project in Economics
- 0.00 credit. Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. See Department Chair for additional information. *Prerequisite: invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Register by Instructor.
- 0.00 credit. Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. See Department Chair for additional information. *Prerequisite: invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Register by Instructor.
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EC484 Independent Study in Economics
- 3.00 credits. Independent study and research on a problem or topic in the field of economics. *Requires permission of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
- 3.00 credits. Independent study and research on a problem or topic in the field of economics. *Requires permission of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
