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Bachelor's Program Course Descriptions - Business Administration

AT 2110 Accounting Principles I
AT 2120 Accounting Principles II
AT 3100 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
Code Course Units Pre-requisite
AT 2110
Accounting Principles I 3 Mathematics for Business or equivalent
 
Accounting principles and concepts. Fundamentals of analyzing business transactions and financial statements. Complete accounting cycle; emphasis on methods of sole proprietorships and corporations
 
 
 
 
 
AT 2120 Accounting Principles II 3 AT 2110
 
This course expands upon the basic accounting principles and methods developed in the previous course. Students learn financial statement analysis, managerial accounting, cost accounting, profitability analysis, performance evaluation, and capital investment planning.
   
       
AT 3100 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting 3 AT 2110 and AT 2120
 
This course develops the use of the accounting model to monitor and control all types of operations for all kinds of businesses. Primary emphasis is given to cost analysis and budget preparation. The course also introduces net present value calculations and several case studies to illustrate applications of the whole system of analysis.
   
       
BU 2000 Introduction of Business Management
BU 2010 Computer Information system
BU 2050 Business Law
BU 2400 Business Statistics
Code Course Units Pre-requisite
BU 2000 Introduction of Business Management 3 None
 
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of business management. In addition to the basic topics of planning, organizing, controlling and communicating, this course also covers ethics and corporate responsibility and entrepreneurial management topics.
   
 
 
 
 
BU 2010 Computer Information System 3 None
 
This course is an examination of Computer Information Systems and organizational performance in relation to organizational structures on contemporary business. This course explores the components of computer information systems. It also introduces students to the basics of critical thinking and problem solving in resolving management information systems challenges.
   
       
BU 2050 Business Law 3 None
 
This course provides the basic theories and principals of business law and the rules that cover and govern the actors and parties engaged in business. From the DBA to the corporate entity, from guests to business invitees. Students will also learn to evaluate common types of contracts. The course also addresses common business, corporate and contract nomenclature and concludes with a focus on common work place torts including harassment.
   
       
BU 2400 Business Statistics 3 None
 
This course covers the common uses of statistical analysis in business. It introduces correlation and regression analysis, forecasting, analysis of variance, and applications to quality management practices. All fundamental mathematical formulae used in statistical analysis of business are taught in this course.
   
       
BU 3000 Management Theory and Practice
BU 3010 Business Communication
BU 3020 Human Resource Management
BU 3025 Human Relations for Business
BU 3030 Survey of International Business
BU 3040 Small Business Management
BU 3050 Business Ethics
BU 3220 E-Commerce Business Fundamentals
BU 3600 Organizational Behavior
Code Course Units Pre-requisite
BU 3000 Management Theory and Practice 3 None
 
This course introduces students to the development of theories of management through analysis and integration of fundamental relationships and principles; current and past practice analyzed in planning, organizing, directing and controlling.
   
 
 
 
 
BU 3010 Business Communication 3 College English and writing
 
This course provides the student with the basics of effective business writing and speaking communication skills. Students will learn to communicate concisely and quickly under various business situations and will become familiar with the tools of general visual, verbal and written business communication. This course teaches the student to use communication as a tool to achieve business success in promoting, funding, marketing or defending their business image. Topics may include but are not limited to visual, written and verbal communication including public speaking.
   
       
BU 3020 Human Resource Management 3 None
 
This course is an examination of Human Resource Management and organizational performance in relation to organizational structures on contemporary business. This course explores the components of Human Resources and managing human resources in the operations of businesses. It also introduces students to the basics of critical thinking and problem solving in resolving Human resource challenges and strategies to implement high-performance systems.
   
       
BU 3025 Human Relations for Business 3 None
 
This course applies modern psychology to business relations. Human relations will be demonstrated and illustrated in classroom enactments, group activities and discussions. Inductive learning will be emphasized in this course.
   
       
BU 3030 Survey of International Business 3 None
 

This course is a study of international management focusing on the role of executive, middle, and front-line management in directing and improving organizational performance in a global environment. Major topics include strategic, cultural, behavioral, legal, socio-ethical issues, and functional aspects of international management. Concepts covered include the management of various types of international risk, strategic planning, operations, communications , negotiations, legal and socio-ethical issues facing modern institutions. Development of management systems, as well as, the functions, strategies, and structures of management will be discussed. This course will, integrate the management of the international firm with the implications of international business.

Additionally, the functional areas of international business such as human resources, manufacturing, marketing, finance, and management information systems (MIS) will be examined from a managerial perspective. This principles and functions of management will be integrated, resulting in a model for developing and building businesses in the global community. Students will be exposed to the tools of management used in the international environment - techniques that will be further developed through the balance of the core curriculum.

   
       
BU 3040 Small Business Management 3 BU 3000
 
The course is designed to help students understand the basics and some specifics about developing, owning and running a small business. In the class setting, the students will work individually or in teams, and work on developing business concepts of their own up to a short business plan level. Creating “a marketplace of ideas”, students can explore their own ideas and present to the class. During the course, students will build their idea into a business opportunity using the tools found in each chapter, and will give a short progress report in which the other students can ask questions.
   
       
BU 3050 Business Ethics 3 None
 
This course is designed to lead the student to understanding ethical decision making and the consequences of following or ignoring corporate ethical behavior as well as the effect on personal ethical decision making. Students will also learn how to identify ethical issues in business, how to analyze ethical issues using moral principles, and how to make recommendations to resolve the issues.
   
       
BU 3220 E-Commerce Business Fundamentals 3 MK 3200
 
Survey of business stressing fundamental concepts in the areas of marketing, advertising, and Decision making relating to E-Commerce. Principles and applications of rules of law relating to business organizations are also covered.
   
       
BU 3600 Organizational Behavior 3 None
 
This course is an examination of human relations theory and individual group, and organizational performance in relation to organizational structures and problem solving within a contemporary business setting.
   
       
BU 4500 Organizational Leadership
BU 4100 Operations Management
BU 4310 International Finance
Code Course Units Pre-requisite
BU 4500 Organizational Leadership 3 BU 3600
 
This course prepares students to become agents of change within the organizational structure of businesses. It addresses issues such as why organizations change, mandated pressures and growth pressures, downsizing, technological change, and mergers and acquisitions.
   
 
 
 
 
BU 4010 Operationas Management 3 BU 3000
 
This course covers management of the entire supply flow, from the sources of the firm, through the value-added processes of the firm, and on to the customers of the firm. It provides a well-balanced coverage of managing people and applying sophisticated technology to operations and supply chain management.
   
       
BU 4310 International Finance 3 None
 
International Financial Management consists of two distinct parts: emphasis on the basics and emphasis on a managerial perspective. As capital markets of the world become more integrated, a solid understanding of international finance has become essential for astute corporate decision making. The decision-making process is presented with the goal of teaching students how to make informed managerial decisions in an evolving global financial landscape.
   
       
EC 2410 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 2420 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC 4400 Managerial Economics
Code Course Units Pre-requisite
EC 2410 Principles of Microeconomics 3 BU 3600
 
Students are introduced to price analysis, income distribution, comparative economic systems, international trade and economic problems of public utilities, transportation and agriculture.
   
 
 
 
 
EC 2420 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 BU 3000
 
This course covers macroeconomic theory and policy issues, including classical and Keynesian theories of the macro economy. Students are introduced to a comprehensive overview of the U.S. economy, including consumers, businesses, governments, and international trade. A brief treatment of money and banking issues is included.
   
       
EC 4400 Managerial Economics 3 EC 2410 and EC 2420
 
This course applies accepted microeconomic theory to managerial decision making. It explores the internal decision making process for business managers as well as the rational for government regulation of business by using neoclassical economics.
   
       
FN 3300 Introduction to Finance
FN 3310 Principles of Finance Management
FN 3330 Money and Banking
FN 3350 Financial Institutions
FN 4410 Investments
FN 4420 Introduction to Investment Banking
Code Course Units Pre-requisite
FN 3300 Introduction to Finance 3 None
 
This course covers the three main methods of valuing businesses: discounted cash flow, price multiple, and liquidation. It also covers descriptions of financial ratios and analysis of financial information. Discounted cash flows are introduced and extensive calculator practice provided. Students study several cases that provide practice at application of the methods taught.
   
 
 
 
 
FN 3310 Principles of Finance Management 3 AT 2110 and AT 2120
 
This course examines the acquisition and use of financial capital in corporate enterprise. The analysis focuses on common stock and bond issues. Capital budgeting and capital cost calculations are covered. A review of accounting methods is included.
   
       
FN 3330 Money and Banking 3 FN 3300
 
Students will be introduced to money functions, financial intermediaries, structure of the commercial banking system; bank management, reserves and liquidity; Federal Reserve system, treasury market operations and international monetary system.
   
       
FN 3350 Financial Institutions 3 None
 
This course focuses on risk management strategies for bank and non-bank institutions. Attention is given to credit risk, operational risk, market risk and model risk. The new regulatory environment is presented and analyzed.
   
       
FN 4410 Investments 3 FN 3310
 
Topics to be covered include principles of investments; types of investment programs and securities; analysis of financial statements.
   
       
FN 4420 Introduction to Investment Banking 3 AT 2110, AT 2120, EC 2410 and at least one upper division finance class
 
This course is designed to teach the modern practice of investment banking in a seminar type setting, where the students are responsible to read and discuss the topics assigned by the professor. Students will be expected to present their researches in mini lectures during class, utilizing any media that they prefer.
 
       
MK 3200 Principles of Marketing
MK 4200 Marketing Research
MK 4210 International Marketing
MK 4220 Sales Management
Code Course Units Pre-requisite
MK 3200 Principles of Marketing 3 None
 
This course presents a value-based approach to marketing communications. Value creation, capture, delivery, and communication are developed as complete topics.
   
 
 
 
 
MK 4200 Marketing Research 3 None
 
This course is an examination of Qualitative Evaluation Methods in research, strategic themes that define qualitative inquiry, different qualitative approaches, design and data gathering, sampling, field work, observation, analyzing qualitative data, and judging the quality of qualitative studies.
   
       
MK 4210 International Marketing 3 MK 3200
 
This course will equip students with the tools and terminology to explore and understand marketing practices in a global environment. Putting yourself as an international marketing manager, you will learn the scope and challenge of international marketing, the dynamic environment of international trade, the culture, political, legal, and business systems of global markets, the global market opportunities and finally, the ways to develop global marketing strategies. Student will also learn to develop a formal analytic framework of decision-making based on recent developments in the field of international marketing through the group project and case studies. This course is designed to provide students with the latest understanding of global issues, disciplines, competitions and the necessary skills in making strategic decisions based on a global perspective.
   
       
MK 4220 Sales Management 3 None
 
This course covers sales management from conducting the sales meeting to collecting and analyzing the correct sales metrics. We use two separate textbooks to prepare the students for the real world of sales management. To become a master salesman takes a lifetime, but to become a successful sales manager can be taught in this course. Topics include essential sales principles, sales reps' frequently asked questions, tips for preparing your training session or next sales meeting, suggestions for visual materials, time-tested sales tools, the five critical processes that drive sales performance, how to choose the right processes for your own team, the three levels of sales metrics you must collect, which metrics you can “manage” and which ones you can’t, how to prioritize conflicting sales objectives, how to align seller activities with business results, how to use CRM to improve the impact of coaching.
   
       

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