Business (BUS)

Introduction to the world of business and the integrative nature of business activities, business topics germane to both corporate and entrepreneurial environment, including the impact of globalization. Emphasis on the decision-making process in various business functions.

Introduction to the world of business and the integrative nature of business activities, business topics germane to both corporate and entrepreneurial environment, including the impact of globalization. Emphasis on the decision-making process in various business functions.

This course provides the fundamentals of personal finance needed to successfully achieve desired personal goals. It covers a wide range of financial topics: planning process, goal setting, time value of money, and tax planning.

This course provides the fundamentals of personal finance needed to successfully achieve desired personal goals. It covers a wide range of financial topics: planning process, goal setting, time value of money, and tax planning.

Methods of collecting, tabulating, graphing, and interpreting statistical data, measures of central tendency and variability. Elementary probability with emphasis on binomial and normal distributions, sampling methods, estimating and hypotheses testing.

Prerequisites: Take MTH-132

Methods of collecting, tabulating, graphing, and interpreting statistical data, measures of central tendency and variability. Elementary probability with emphasis on binomial and normal distributions, sampling methods, estimating and hypotheses testing.

Prerequisites: Take MTH-132.

Survey of the Anglo-American legal system, the American court system, criminal law, tort law, contracts, property law, the law governing business organizations, and governmental regulation of business. Emphasis on the legal, ethical, social, and political environment.

Exploration of complex spreadsheet problems, sensitivity analysis, and the use of database management systems within microcomputer software.

Exploration of complex spreadsheet problems, sensitivity analysis, and the use of database management systems within microcomputer software.

Supervised work experience in an approved business environment. Students will submit a proposed work plan at the start of the experience and a paper detailing the experience after its completion.

Introduction to concepts and methods used in the analysis and design of business information systems. A study of the SDLC phases and project management concepts.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-375 or MIS-375

Introduction to the theory of insurance, types of personal and business coverage, and the analysis of business risks and risk-bearing from the standpoint of risk reaction, risk reduction, risk elimination, and risk evaluation.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360.

Techniques for writing management-oriented internal and external communications. Emphasis on theory, planning, oral and written presentations, audience perceptions, data organization, media selection, and preparation techniques for business letters.

This course will focus on issues and perspectives of right and wrong in American business. Students will survey various philosophical approaches, values, moral reasoning, and social responsibility to determine ethical behavior and morality.

Study of the major finance functions of modern corporations, including the need for funds to finance the acquisition of various assets such as receivables, inventories, plants, and equipment.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-202. Take ECN-212.

Introduction to investment analysis which analyzes the various types of business and public securities and portfolio management concepts, including international diversification.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-360.

Fundamentals of financial institutions with emphasis on the actual operations and business of commercial banks, mutual savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions and other financial institutions.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-360.

Study of organizational behavior and the various social units including individuals, groups, and organizations. Exploration of relevant theories of the relations and processes among individuals, in and between groups, and in and between organizations.

Prerequisites: Take PSY-210.

Study of organizational behavior and the various social units including individuals, groups, and organizations. Exploration of relevant theories of the relations and processes among individuals, in and between groups, and in and between organizations.

Prerequisites: Take PSY-210.

Survey of the field of marketing, concentrating on the marketing mix. Significant emphasis on the relationship between marketing activities and the consumer, the ethical and international aspects of marketing in entrepreneurial and corporate environments.

Survey of the field of marketing, concentrating on the marketing mix. Significant emphasis on the relationship between marketing activities and the consumer, the ethical and international aspects of marketing in entrepreneurial and corporate environments.

Study of customer characteristics needed to write an effective marketing plan. Emphasis on both the household customer and organizational customers in relation to positioning, promotion, and marketing strategy.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

Focus on administering change within organizations through the training and developing of human resources. Experiential activities enhance the development of leadership skills in the training process.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

Introduction to quality management in manufacturing and service organizations with emphasis on the evolution of quality movement worldwide, TQM and "Quality First" Paradigms. Students are exposed to quality principles from a global perspective.

Prerequisites: Take DSC-270.

Study of Visual Basic development, language syntax, and programming in an event-driven environment.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-284.

Study of functional information systems, e-commerce concepts, and ethical issues in MIS and E-commerce.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-284.

Study of functional information systems, e-commerce concepts, and ethical issues in MIS and E-commerce.

Introduction to regression techniques and analysis of variance in decision-making; contingency tables, decision analysis, management science models, decision-making process, and linear programming.

Prerequisites: Take MTH-132. Take BUS-270.

In-depth analysis of the process of funding an entrepreneurial venture with a critical examination of the decisions and alternatives based on their impact on firm value.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-360.

Introduction to the important characteristics of entrepreneurs that relate to successful business start-ups, with emphasis on self-evaluation, effective decision-making skills, and practical aspects of a successful business start-up. A requirement is a written assignment on business plans based on a potential future business venture.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

Introduction to the important characteristics of entrepreneurs that relate to successful business start-ups, with emphasis on self-evaluation, effective decision-making skills, and practical aspects of a successful business start-up. A requirement is a written assignment on business plans based on a potential future business venture.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360. Take MGT-365.

Introduction to the design and development of database systems. Exploration of the database environment; relational aspects of the database theory; structured query language features of SQL server.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-284. Take Mis-284.

This course introduces students to the different data analytics techniques and tools available to solve real-world problems. In addition, the students will learn about the characteristics of big data and software tools available.

This course provides the fundamentals of personal finance needed to successfully achieve desired personal goals. It covers a wide range of financial topics: planning process, goal setting, time value of money, and tax planning.

This course studies the essential components of blockchain, its applications, and potential values and risks. Students will understand the basics of blockchain, the use cases of blockchain applications such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger in various business domains.

Supervised independent project designed to explore a single topic in a one-to-one learning relationship with a faculty member.

Focus on how individuals and organizations can effectively, efficiently, and productively adapt to the challenges of diversity in the workforce and in the customer base.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

Study of the principles and techniques of personal selling and sales presentations including sales policies and the problems involved.

Study of the organization and management of marketing with emphasis on strategic decision making for entrepreneurs and corporate entrepreneurs.

Provide a basic understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in the operations of retail business. Major areas of discussion include types of retail institutions, retail locations management, international retailing and the legal and ethical aspects.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

Study of the fundamental principles of communication as they apply to marketing and promotion including management of the promotional mix, advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, publicity, and point of purchase.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

Analysis of the operations and the managerial, strategies of various types of businesses in the, international setting. Focus on the intellectual,, political, social, economic, and moral issues that, business and government leaders must face.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

Analysis of marketing principles relating to international marketing organizations, marketing channels, channels of distribution, selling, and pricing.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

Analysis of the operations and managerial strategies of various types of businesses in the international setting. Emphasis on the socio-cultural, economic, competitive, political-legal and ethical issues that business and government leaders must face.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366. Take MGT-365.

Introduction to current networking technology. Exploration of OSI reference model, basic network designs, network components, network architectures, network operations, network administration and support, network hardware and software installation.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-284. Take MIS-284.

Study of the knowledge base and competencies to be leaders or effective participants in organizational change efforts. Exposure to various models, determinants, and processes of effective change efforts.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

Study of the knowledge base and competencies to be leaders or effective participants in organizational change efforts. Exposure to various models, determinants, and processes of effective change efforts.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

Study of current technologies for designing and developing Web-based e-business applications. Topics include Active Server Pages, Script languages, and database integration.

Prerequisites: Take MIS-372. Take MIS-374. Take MIS-378.

Study of decision support systems and data mining concepts and techniques. Application tools include MS Excel VBA, Power Pivot, and Python.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-375. Take MIS-375.

A study of the personal and employee-sponsored retirement plans, and the selection of available options to achieve the client's retirement goals.

Introduction to concepts and methods used in the analysis and design of business information systems. A study of the SDLC phases and project management concepts.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-375. Take MIS-375.

Introduction to concepts and methods used in the analysis and design of business information systems. A study of the SDLC phases and project management concepts.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-375. Take MIS-375.

Examination of wage and salary administration and fringe benefit management in organizations including wage and salary administration, job evaluation procedures, compensation plans, fringe benefit analysis and planning.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-368.

A study of the legal, tax, financial and non-financial aspects of the estate planning process, covering topics such as trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers, and related taxes.

Integration of entrepreneurial topics into comprehensive plans and/or suggestions for starting a business and solving problems. Requirements include completion of the business plans and presentation for approval, and participation in a small business computer simulation.

Prerequisites: Take ENT-387.

The Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program is an integrative senior-level applied experience. The EIRP enables students to serve as consultants to prospective entrepreneurs as well as to actual businesses.

Prerequisites: Take ENT-387. Take MGT-365. Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360.

This course builds on and reinforces concepts that were introduced in FNC 360. Among the topics covered are risk measurement and management, capital market theory, capital budgeting, valuation, capital structure theory, and divided policy.

Analysis of the economic problems of operations management, design of operating systems, forecasting, capacity planning, layout of facilities, materials and project management, planning and scheduling in production systems.

Prerequisites: Take DSC-376.

Analysis of the economic problems of operations management, design of operating systems, forecasting, capacity planning, layout of facilities, materials and project management, planning and scheduling in production systems.

Prerequisites: Take DSC-376.

Introduction to the principles and strategies involved in starting and managing a franchise operation, with emphasis on the knowledge of franchise ability, the merits and demerits of franchising, and the rights and obligations of parties involved in franchising.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

Study of formulating and implementing business and corporate strategic plans and evaluating management strategic performance in complex business environments including the corporate mission and objectives, industry analysis, competitive analysis, and international strategy.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365. Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360. Take DSC-476.

Study of formulating and implementing business and corporate strategic plans and evaluating management strategic performance in complex business environments including the corporate mission and objectives, industry analysis, competitive analysis, and international strategy.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365. Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360. Take DSC-476.

Analysis of the international monetary system and multi-national firms. Evaluation of the environment of direct foreign investments with emphasis on capital budgeting, working capital management, and sources and instruments of international fund remittances.

Prerequisites: Take ECN-212. Take FNC-360.

Students will apply data analytics and visualization techniques using tools such MS Power Business Intelligence (PBI) and Tableau.

This course covers advanced business intelligence applications. Students will use software tools such as MS Power Business Intelligence (PBI) and SPSS.

Examination of trends and emerging issues in dynamic and globalized business world.

Focus on problem definition, opportunity analysis, data analysis techniques, and strategies applicable to small business owners.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366. Take DSC-270.

This is a capstone course for finance majors designed to integrate all the material offered under the finance curriculum and reinforce material learned in previous courses.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-474.

This is a capstone course for finance majors designed to integrate all the material offered under the finance curriculum and reinforce material learned in previous courses.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-474.