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BUS 302 Internship Preparation

Part of the Pamplin Professional Preparation Program (P4), this course prepares students for a meaningful internship experience. (Graded on a P/NP basis.) Fee: $45

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Prerequisites

BUS 202, Junior status and Business majors only.

BUS 310 Intermediate Accounting I

Examines theoretical issues involving the valuing, classifying, recording, and reporting of accounting transactions related to asset and revenue recognition. Includes the analysis of financial statements, in particular the statement of financial position and statement of profit and loss.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 210 and Junior status.

Corequisites

BUS 365 recommended.

BUS 311 Intermediate Accounting II

Examines theoretical issues involving the valuing, classifying, recording, and reporting of accounting transactions related to financial investments, liabilities and equity. Includes the analysis of financial statements, in particular the statement of financial position, the statement of changes in stockholders' equity, the statement of cash flows, and the related footnotes.

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Prerequisites

BUS 310

Corequisites

BUS 312 recommended

BUS 312 Cost Accounting

Develops analytical skills used in cost and managerial accounting that are used for internal decision-making as distinct from external financial accounting. Topics include: the accountant's role in the organization, cost terms and purposes, cost-volume profit analysis, job costing, activity based costing, budgeting, variance analysis, direct costing and other relevant information for decision making.

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Prerequisites

BUS 210

Corequisites

BUS 311 recommended

BUS 330 Managerial Finance

Considers the function of finance in relation to the overall strategy of an organization. Provides a conceptual and theoretical treatment to key corporate financial activities, including investing, financing, distribution, and risk-management. Extends core concepts relating to valuation, risk assessment, and financial statement analysis.
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Prerequisites

BUS 205; MTH 121 or MTH 201

BUS 332 Personal Financial Planning for Non-Business Majors

This course provides information and financial tools to empower students to make good financial decisions. We will cover developing a personal financial plan, the importance of good credit and debt management (including student loans and credit cards), compound interest, investing, taxes, retirement planning, and stewardship.

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BUS 354 Decision Modeling Lab

This optional lab serves as a complement to BUS 355. The lab time is used to clarify student questions, help students with Excel and statistical analysis software skills required to be successful in business, and provide feedback concerning assignments. There will not be any additional graded topics covered in the lab beyond those covered in BUS 355.

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Corequisites

BUS 355

BUS 355 Decision Modeling

Develops understanding of quantitative decision making by considering problems in accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, operations, and strategic business management. Examines the impact of uncertainty on business results and the tools and methods useful in making business decisions under uncertainty and constraints. Stresses use of Microsoft Excel and statistical software in business analysis.

3

Prerequisites

MTH 161 or EGR 361; BUS 255

BUS 356 Database Management

Examines how database technology supports business objectives and information technology initiatives. Focuses on the design and implementation of a business database using the relational database model and database life cycle methodology. Covers database skills including data flow diagrams, entity-relationship models, object-oriented modeling, e-business/internet integration, and database implementation skills in using Microsoft Access, Oracle, and Structural Query Language.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 255; BUS 355; BUS 361 strongly recommended

BUS 360 Cross Cultural Organizational Behavior and Ethics

This course will prepare students to work with people from other cultures, both domestically and abroad, which is vital given today’s global economy and diverse work force. Students will gain greater understanding of the role of culture in organizational behavior; develop facility in applying frameworks for ethical decision-making; and understand the role of corporate social responsibility, especially in cross-cultural settings.

3

Prerequisites

PHL 220 and Junior status.

BUS 361 Foundations of Operations Management

Develops quantitative and theoretical knowledge of issues related to the design and management of operations and technology. Develops student understanding of the strategic importance of and competitive advantage derivable from operations. Special emphasis on foundational concepts such as quality management, queuing theory, inventory management, and forecasting.

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Prerequisites

BUS 355

BUS 362 Foundations of Operations Management Lab

This optional lab serves as a complement to BUS 361. The lab time is used to clarify student questions, help students with Excel and statistical analysis software skills required to be successful in business, and provide feedback concerning assignments. There will not be any additional graded topics covered in the lab beyond those covered in BUS 361.

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Corequisites

BUS 361

BUS 364 Innovation

Examines the key elements of creativity and innovation and managing innovation from both individual/team and organizational perspectives. Positions successful innovation outcomes as contributing to a firm's competitive advantage. Explores innovation as a creative problem-solving capability that is applied to a wide variety of market opportunities and social/institutional challenges.

3

BUS 365 Accounting Information Systems

Examines accounting information systems and internal control environments.  Course content includes understanding enterprise risk management and internal control frameworks, understanding and documenting transaction cycles, and evaluating the design, implementation and controls of accounting information systems.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 210, BUS 255 and Junior status.

Corequisites

BUS 310 recommended.

BUS 371 Consumer Behavior

Provides an in-depth examination of the internal mental processes and external factors that shape consumers' responses to marketing strategies, purchase decisions, and product usage behavior. Emphasizes application of core concepts to marketing decisions.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 200 and Junior status.

BUS 376 Marketing for Sustainability

Explores the roles of marketing in a sustainable society. Sustainable marketing has two imperatives: 1) to conduct itself in a way that advances an organization's economic success while creating a positive impact on society and the environment, and 2) to help bring about a society that values and practices social and environmental sustainability in all its behaviors.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 200 and Junior status.

BUS 385 Opportunity Assessment

Examines the identification, creation, and assessment of opportunities that can produce economic and/or social value. Examines the key processes for assessing the feasibility and attractiveness of an opportunity, and the key processes and resources required to pursue and exploit an opportunity.

3

Prerequisites

BUS 364 and Junior status.

BUS 391 One Time Course Offering

In the semesters in which offered, varying subject matter as business faculty deems appropriate for needs of the student in meeting the objectives of the undergraduate business program.

Credit arranged.

BUS 397 Professional Development Internship

Students must complete an approved internship to complete this course. Students may receive an In Progress (IP) grade until the completion of their internship and approval of final internship paper. Course is graded P/NP.

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Prerequisites

Business Majors only

Corequisites

BUS 302