300

BUAD 300 Statistical Analysis

A study of the techniques and tools used in analyzing business and economic data with equal emphasis on estimation techniques and interpretation of results. Simple and multiple regression methods, simple time series analysis, non-parametric techniques, analysis of variance, and surveying are reviewed. Use of computer software for statistical analysis is included. Note: Students must earn a minimum C- grade in the prerequisite courses.

3

Prerequisites

(ECON 200 or BUAD 200 or EDU 200 or POLI 200 or SOC 200 or STAT 200 or PSY 200) and (MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 122)

BUAD 310 Legal Environment of Business

A one semester survey course of legal issues affecting individuals and businesses. Topics covered include dispute resolution, contract law, torts, agency law, and laws governing the creation, operation, and termination of business organizations. Various public law topics will be examined, as well as principles of international law, and theoretical considerations.

3

Prerequisites

ENGL 100

BUAD 315 Principles of Business Finance

An examination of the conceptual and institutional framework within which the financial manager operates. Topics cover management and valuation of assets, including management of funds and working capital, financial planning and capital budgeting in a national and global environment.

3

Prerequisites

(ECON 200 or BUAD 200 or EDU 200 or POLI 200 or SOC 200 or STAT 200) and ACCT 201 and ECON 201 and ECON 202

BUAD 319 Health Care Finance

An introductory course on the application of financial management techniques in the health care industry. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the unique problems facing the industry in the financial relationships among hospitals, patients, physicians and other providers, insurance, capital suppliers and governmental agencies.

3

Prerequisites

BUAD 320

BUAD 320 Managerial Finance

The techniques of managerial finance as a decision science, in the context of owner wealth maximization and alternative business goals, are presented. The topics include time value of money, risk analysis, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend theory, financial analysis, working capital management and foreign exchange risk management. NOTE: Students must earn a minimum C- grade in the prerequisite courses listed below.

3

Prerequisites

ACCT 201 and ACCT 202 and ECON 201 and ECON 202 and (BUAD 200 or ECON 200 or POLI 200 or PSY 200 or SOC 200 or STAT 200) and (MATH 120 or MATH 122)

BUAD 321 Management and Organizational Behavior

An in-depth study of the theories and processes of management focusing on organizational behavior, hierarchical versus network organizational structure, and organizational culture. Issues within the organization such as motivation and leadership, diversity and group dynamics, and external environmental influences including technology, ethics, diversity and global considerations, are examined.

3

BUAD 323 Organizational Behavior

The historical and current development of management principles is covered including theories of motivation for individuals, groups and organizations, leadership, organizational design and performance evaluation. NOTE: Students must earn a minimum C- grade in the prerequisite courses listed below.

3

Prerequisites

ACCT 201 and ACCT 202 and ECON 201 and ECON 202 and (BUAD 200 or ECON 200 or POLI 200 or PSY 200 or SOC 200 or STAT 200)

BUAD 325 Principles of Marketing

An introduction to the field of marketing and marketing management. Emphasis on the marketing function of pricing, promotion, distribution, and product design both domestically and internationally. Students will learn to employ state-of-the-art information to plan, price, distribute, advertise, and promote products and services in the 21st century global economy as symbolic analysts and knowledge workers. The course will focus on how skilled marketers apply their knowledge and creative ideas to insure competitive success and market position and to fuel the high-tech information society.

3

Prerequisites

ECON 201 and ECON 202

BUAD 327 Operations Management I

A fundamental course providing insight into the broad body of knowledge that informs operations management in today's diverse work environments. The concepts of operations management (OM), including both the application of qualitative and quantitative decision making tools, computer models, and effective control applications of operational systems will be explored. Note: Students must earn a minimum C- grade in the prerequisite courses listed below.

3

Prerequisites

(ECON 200 or BUAD 200 or EDU 200 or POLI 200 or SOC 200 or PSY 200 or STAT 200) and ACCT 201 and ACCT 202 and ECON 201 and ECON 202 and (MATH 120 or MATH 122)

BUAD 328 Marketing Foundations

The course develops an understanding of the marketing environment of business, and explores the interrelationships between product, price, promotion, the global marketplace and how they affect business decisions. NOTE: Students must earn a minimum C- grade in the prerequisite courses listed below.

3

Prerequisites

ACCT 201 and ACCT 202 and ECON 201 and ECON 202 and (ECON 200 or BUAD 200 or POLI 200 or PSY 200 or SOC 200 or STAT 200 or EDU 200)

BUAD 330 Human Resource Management

A study of the Human Resource function. Topics covered include recruitment, selection, hiring, performance evaluation, compensation, motivation, training and development, legal environment such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and sexual harassment issues, and industrial relations. Emphasis on how managers can deal with and use the Human Resources function.

3

Prerequisites

BUAD 323

BUAD 335 Business Consulting

This course provides an opportunity for students to apply business administration theories and practices learned in the classroom to real life business situations. Acting as consulting firms, student groups will provide professional advice to the management of their chosen local, small-business establishments regarding any actual problems facing their operations. Senior standing is required for enrollment.

3

Prerequisites

BUAD 320 and BUAD 323 and BUAD 327 and BUAD 328

BUAD 340 Marketing Research

This specialized marketing methodology course helps students understand the fundamentals and techniques of marketing research, and conduct, analyze and present market studies by using various analytical tools. Emphasis is placed on building the student's ability to (1) use statistical software, such as SPSS, to analyze collected data; and (2)interpret the results and provide business decision alternatives based on their analyses. The classes are held in the classroom and/or computer labs.

3

Prerequisites

BUAD 300 and BUAD 328

BUAD 342 Consumer Behavior

An integrative marketing course that examines individual psychological and social environments in which consumers attempt to satisfy felt needs and wants. Both marketing and personal perspectives are explored in class resulting in greater student appreciation and understanding of the complexity of human behavior in the new high-tech cross-cultural setting around the world.

3

Prerequisites

BUAD 328

BUAD 350 Special Topics

Topics in Business Administration not covered in detail by regular courses and not offered on a regular basis. Junior/Senior standing required.

1-3

BUAD 354 Entrepreneurship

Investigation of the components, tools and practices of entrepreneurship. The course focuses on identifying new venture opportunities (both private and non-profit); evaluating the viability of a new venture; writing a business plan; building an "E-team" that possesses the attributes necessary for success; understanding value propositions, strategic market entry, competitive positioning, and business models necessary to achieve business goals.

3

Prerequisites

BUAD 320 and BUAD 328

BUAD 372 Financial Investments

Characteristics of bonds, stocks, securities market, investment banking are reviewed. Sources of investment information; analysis of securities; and efficient market theory are also reviewed.

3

Prerequisites

BUAD 320 and BUAD 300*

Cross Listed Courses

* Indicates that the course can be taken in the same semester

BUAD 374 Small Business Finance

Explorations are presented of the appropriate internal controls, working capital management, owner distributions, operating and capital budgets in pursuit of alternative small business goals. A project requiring valuation of either a small business expansion or acquisition is included.

3

Prerequisites

BUAD 320

BUAD 376 Business and Culture

A survey of various aspects of culture and their impact on doing business in the international arena. Topics include verbal and non-verbal communication, negotiation, foreign exchange, and country-specific research. Emphasis on cultural awareness and understanding in business.

3

BUAD 378 Business and Ethics

The ethical problems and responsibilities faced by business managers acting as agents are investigated. Various ethical constructs such as utilitarianism, intuitionism, the social contract, naturalism and virtue ethics are used for this exploration. Particular problems of deception, coercion and social responsibility are examined.

3

Prerequisites

ACCT 202 and ECON 201 and ECON 202 and (BUAD 200 or STAT 200 or ECON 200 or EDU 200 or SOC 200 or PSY 200 or POLI 200)