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BA 111 Introduction to Business
4 creditsSurvey of business organizations, operations, and management. Orients students to the major functional areas of business. Recommended for freshmen and sophomores without significant business experience.
4 creditsIntroduces the basic concepts and practices of accounting. Includes study of the recordkeeping, accounting systems, and information reporting requirements of small business and professional practices. Practitioner taught.
4 creditsIntroduction to basic computer concepts, software applications, and hardware processing. Students acquire basic competency by using microcomputer applications in operating environments, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, and hands-on application. Required business core course to be taken in the freshman year.
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1 creditDesigned to present an overview of the principles of business and to identify and demonstrate where in the student's business education the knowledge will be gained. Students are introduced to School of Business concentrations, core class topics and objectives, writing and presentation standards, the business plan capstone class, and the faculty. Required business core course to be taken in the sophomore year. Prerequisite: BA 131; BA 211 and 213 recommended.
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4 credits eachA study of the uses of fundamental accounting information for economic decision making. Students consider financial and managerial accounting concepts from the perspectives of owners, managers, creditors, governmental agencies, and charitable organizations. Issues studied include professional regulations and ethical standards, auditing, international accounting, and accounting research. Prerequisite: BA 131; BA 211 is a prerequisite to BA 213.
1 creditThis course is designed as a self-study course to reinforce technical accounting applications. Students are required to complete an interactive computer package that demonstrates their understanding of double entry accounting and a variety of financial accounting functions as they relate to the preparation of financial statements. Designed primarily for, but not limited to, students planning to major in accounting. Prerequisites: BA 131, BA 211.
4 creditsSurvey of career selection and job placement issues, techniques, trends, and opportunities. Topics include interest testing, career paths, Internet career resources, high demand areas, résumé development, company research skills, and other areas from both an organizational and personal perspective. Recommended for any student, freshman through senior.
4 creditsStatistical techniques and concepts used for analyzing collected data and/or predicting future business outcomes. Emphasis is on the understanding and application of hypothesis testing, regression, time series, chi square, and other nonparametric techniques. The case method is used to apply statistical techniques to business data incorporating computer analysis. Prerequisite: Mth 243.
500-level courses open only to graduate students400-410/500-510 open numbered courses, i.e., courses without a catalog description
420-428 general use undergraduate courses
429/529 case problems
430-449/530-549 marketing area courses
450-469/550-569 accounting area courses
470-499/570-599 management area courses
4 creditsA study of the organization and operations of hotels and their various departments, with emphasis on the techniques and tools of management. Introduces the students to technology-based property management systems and their applications in hotels.
4 creditsFocuses on the principles of food and beverage management from concept to operations. Detailed overview of the components of food-service systems including purchasing, menu planning, production, service, sanitation, cost controls, and quality assurance.
4 creditsFocuses on how the special nature of service affects the development of marketing strategies in hospitality and tourism organizations. Emphasis is on key variables in corporate and property-level management and their proper applications in developing strategic and marketing plans. Prerequisites: BA 310, 311.
4 creditsOverview of human resources management and organizational behavior. Emphasis on the link between specific activities and substantive issues or situations to be faced by future hospitality managers. Includes services job design, motivation, and reward structures. Prerequisites: BA 310, 311.
4 creditsIntegrates the areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, and finance. Applies the interpretive and analytical skills of each area to hospitality industry situations. Prerequisites: BA 310, 311.
4 creditsA full-time paid summer internship in hotels, restaurants, or tourism organizations. This internship takes place on the selected company's premises and must be supervised and evaluated by the HRRM advisor. Four hundred hours of paid work must be completed to satisfy this internship. Copies of pay stubs or W2 tax forms must be submitted to the HRRM advisor as a proof of total hours worked. Students should request a copy of other requirements from the HRRM director. Prerequisites: BA 310 or BA 311.
Note: BA 409 Practicum (3-4 credits) or HRRM 317 Hotel Work Experience (non credit) are the second work experiences. BA 409 is required for the HRRM major and HRRM 317 is recommended, but not required, for the HRRM minor. Four hundred hours of paid work must be completed to satisfy four credit hours. Total hours can be completed during a summer or they can be accumulated during the academic years. Copies of pay stubs or W2 tax forms must be submitted as proof of work completed.
4 creditsIntroduction to the process that involves the establishment of a specific target market and the subsequent development of a product or service, pricing strategies, promotional strategies, and channels of distribution designed to satisfy the needs of the market.
4 creditsThe application of psychological, sociological, and business principles to the explanation of consumer behavior. The marketing strategy plan is explained through examination of motivation, perception, and learning principles. Consumer behavior case problems are discussed. Prerequisite: BA 330.
4 creditsManagement's viewpoint of the interaction of advertising, salesmanship, public relations, and other communication tools in the marketing process. Students are given opportunities to make managerial decisions about how to influence consumers. Prerequisites: BA 330.
4 credits eachA comprehensive study of generally accepted accounting principles and conventional procedures for the measurement of income and the presentation of financial data. Emphasis is on accounting theory and application of such theory to significant business transactions and preparation of general purpose financial statements. Courses must be taken in sequence. Open to non admitted students. Prerequisites: BA 211, 213, 214.
4 creditsA study of the basic subjects of torts (personal and property damage) and contracts from both business and consumer viewpoints. The investigation of torts includes studying fundamental negligence, warrant (purchase of goods), and product liability theories with typical defenses made. The contract studies cover general contract law but are oriented towards understanding when a deal to be upheld is legally valid.
4 creditsIntroductory survey of the principles of management. Provides an understanding of all managerial types domestic and international, public and private, small and large. A systems approach to the managerial functions of planning, leading, organizing, controlling, and staffing.
4 creditsStudies service and manufacturing industries with emphasis on management applications. Students use computers for problem solving when applicable. Topics include quality concepts, Just-In-Time, productivity, product design, scheduling, forecasting, capacity planning, facility layout, work measurement and design, and Materials Requirements Planning.
4 creditsThe application of information sciences to business problem topics, including basic information systems design and database concepts, information economics and choice making, systems management, and strategic issues. The case method is used to develop analytical and presentation skills in information systems topics. Participants should be familiar with basic microcomputer applications.
4 creditsDesigned for all business majors, the course presents the fundamentals of time-value-of-money and the application of net present value decision-making techniques to a variety of business situations. Topics may include the valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, the principles of risk and return, cost of capital and capital structure.
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Credit to be arrangedResearch methods are discussed and projects selected. Students continue research on selected problem and report findings by end of academic year. Findings and implications discussed. Prerequisite: BA 428.
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Credit to be arrangedSupervised work in some field of special application and interest. Subject chosen must be approved by professor in charge. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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4 creditsA study of real estate risks, mortgages, trusts, deeds, contracts, and financing including the relationship between location and value and patterns of urban land use. Emphasis is on financial decision-making of real property, property management, subdivision, and land development. Prerequisites: BA 370, 385. Practitioner taught.
4 creditsComprehensive capstone course with a major writing component. Presents the basic processes required to analyze, plan, and implement business strategy in a competitive market system. Emphasis is on the development of skills in the integration of complex data into a plan of action for directing a firm. Concepts acquired in courses in management, marketing, operations management, finance, accounting, and economics are used to analyze case studies and development plans. Prerequisites: all upper division courses in the business core.
4 creditsComprehensive capstone course with a major writing component. Application of decision-making tools and research methodology in retail, service, community, and industrial areas. Research methods and procedures, identification of problems, collection of data, data analysis, and suggested recommendations are applied to real organizational situations and projects. Prerequisites: at least 34 credits in upper division business administration including all other upper division business core courses.
4 creditsCase studies of various functional areas of business/management illustrating application of principles and specific practical situations techniques that confront managers. Subject matter emphasis specified when offered; students may receive credit for each different functional area course offering. Prerequisites: 15 upper division credits in business administration and as specified for each offering.
4 creditsApplication of proven techniques applied to different types of selling situations. Students are expected to role-play client/salesperson relationships in retail and non retail situations. In-class presentations are videotaped and critiqued in conference with the student. A personal sales presentation to an off-campus business is also required. Selling experience preferred but not required.
4 creditsActivities involved in managing a sales force. Operational areas covered include recruiting, selection, training, compensation, supervision, and moti
vation. Planning areas are forecasting, budgeting, and territories. Sales analysis and control are also examined. Prerequisites: BA 330.
4 creditsAdvanced course in all aspects of direct marketing. Includes methods of distribution, specific forms of advertising, database management, and a unique profit model. Emphasis is on catalog marketing. Also includes direct marketing for non profits, telemarketing, business to business direct marketing, and direct mail marketing to consumers. Local direct marketing companies are used as examples. Open to non admitted business students and non business majors. Prerequisite: BA 330.
4 creditsDesigned for business majors and anyone interested in learning how psychology is practically applied to the marketing areas of advertising, merchandising, selling, and package and label design. Admission to School of Business not required.
4 creditsCovers formulation of channel objectives and strategies along with appropriate tactics, policies, and practices. Emphasizes factors to consider in the choice of channel intermediaries and elements involved in an effective physical distribution system. Covers marketing functions commonly assigned to or shared with intermediaries and issues pertaining to inventory distribution and control, order processing, customer service, and establishment of cost-effective transportation systems. Particular emphasis is placed on a total system approach viewed from a managerial perspective with practical business application. Prerequisite: BA 330.
4 creditsAn analysis of the process, organizational interaction, and strategic concepts that govern the development of new products and services. The process involves the formation of rough ideas through market and financial analysis for the development and marketing of a product. Actual development of an innovative product marketing plan serves as the course project. Prerequisites: BA 330 and senior standing.
4 creditsExamines the significant differences involved in marketing to industrial organizations compared to consumer retailing. Particular attention is given to industrial buying practices, market segmentation techniques, formation of an effective marketing mix, and the impact of technology and innovation on marketing strategy. Prerequisites: BA 330.
4 creditsExamines market strategy planning for retail management. Major emphasis is placed on small to medium sized retail business plans. Retail management case problems are discussed. Prerequisites: BA 330, 331.
4 creditsManagerial marketing policies and practices of firms marketing their products and services in foreign countries. An analytical survey of institutions, functions, policies, and practices in international marketing. Emphasis is on marketing activities as they relate to market structure and marketing environment. Prerequisite: BA 330.
4 creditsA comprehensive study of the development, presentation, and interpretation of cost information for management. Emphasis is on cost behavior and control, standard costs, and cost accounting systems. Prerequisite: BA 213. Not applicable to MBA degree programs.
4 creditsContinues the study of cost information for use by management. Emphasis is on profit planning and budgeting, accumulation and allocation of costs for specific decisions, and quantitative techniques employed in cost and managerial accounting. Prerequisite: BA 451/551.
4 creditsExamines the systems used for the accumulation, classification, processing, analysis, and reporting of accounting data including controls necessary for information security, data integrity, and system auditability. Incorporates extensive use of microcomputer applications. Prerequisites: BA 351, 352, 353.
4 creditsStudies the auditing theory and standards followed by certified public accountants for examination of financial statements of business organizations. Includes coverage of the environment, objectives, and professional nature of auditing and the concepts of testing, sampling, collection of evidence, and reporting. Compilation and review activities performed for smaller firms are also addressed. Prerequisites: BA 351, 352, 353.
4 creditsA continuation of the study of auditing theory and standards. Includes practical application of auditing concepts and procedures; preparation of audit programs, work papers, and reports; and computerized applications for the examination of financial statements. Prerequisite: BA 455/555.
4 credits eachA sequence of three courses that studies entities (e.g., individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, and trusts) for the purpose of developing concepts and the comprehension of principles and philosophies of the federal tax system and its impact on financial transactions. Emphasis includes the handling of business combinations, investment ownership, and the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Comprehensive review of international transactions, foreign currency risks, and financial reporting of multinational companies. The courses also encompass segment and interim reporting and cover the intricacies of tax planning and research. Prerequisites: BA 351, 352, 353.
4 creditsAn in-depth study of the theory and techniques of accounting for governmental and not-for-profit organizations using the principles of fund accounting. Emphasis is given to the reporting requirements of these organizations and to controlling financial operations through the use of fund accounting. Prerequisites: BA 131, 211.
4 creditsAn in-depth theoretical examination of current accounting issues. Includes readings from the periodical literature, a study of pronouncements of the financial accounting standards board and predecessor standard-setting bodies, and a review of recent CPA theory questions. Students write a short term paper on a theoretical topic of their choice. Prerequisites: BA 351, 352, 353.
4 creditsPrimarily focuses on depository financial institutions and the markets in which they operate. Topics include the risk and term structure of interest rates, innovation in financial markets and institutions, government regulation, and techniques of modern financial institution management.
4 creditsStudents use the case study method to apply the tools and techniques developed in BA 385 to solve multifaceted corporate financial problems. Case studies may involve capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend and investment decisions, mergers and acquisitions, or multinational corporate financial decision making. Prerequisite: BA 385.
4 creditsAnalyzes basic investment instruments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and options. Topics such as efficient markets, the risk/return relationship, and modern portfolio theory are investigated and applied to investment vehicles in the construction of financial portfolios. Prerequisite: BA 385.
4 creditsApplication of financial management concepts to investment, financing, and managerial control decisions undertaken by multinational firms. Emphasis is on the institutional environment of monetary arrangements, financial intermediary organizations, and balance of payments considerations that affect the international flow of capital. Prerequisite: BA 385.
4 creditsA value analysis of the role of business and personal ethics within the organizational environment. The student is exposed to ethical theories, concepts of justice, diverse economic systems, contemporary moral issues, actual cases, and social responsibility. Open to non admitted business students and non business majors.
4 creditsIntroduction to the international business environment. Trade practices, public and private international institutions, foreign markets, and economic policies are discussed. Emphasis is on understanding the diversity and management of multinational and international businesses. Prerequisite: BA 374.
4 creditsStudy of the various forms of business formations from sole proprietorships and partnerships (general and limited) to joint ventures and corporations. Explores the pros and cons of using each, including liability and risk considerations. Additional topics include agency law, principal and agent liability, shareholder rights, officer and director liability, and alternative dispute resolution (i.e., mediation and arbitration). Prerequisite: BA 370.
4 creditsSurvey of start-up, operational issues, and special issues particular to small and new enterprises. Emphasis is on the assessment of critical factors that lead to successful entrepreneurship. Students apply their learning to a personal business plan. Prerequisites: BA 330, 380, 385.
4 creditsThe personnel function and its relationship to the objectives of the organization. Analysis of personnel issues in selection, appraisal, and development of the work force. Surveys traditional administrative functions and trends in personnel management including compensation and benefits, affirmative action, grievance handling, and other employee programs. Not applicable to MBA programs. Prerequisite: BA 374.
4 creditsExamines the law governing employer-employee relationships: common law, federal and state labor acts, administrative agencies, and union contracts. This legal relationship is studied within the broader context of historical trends, political policies, social expectations, and economic influences. Considers legal problems such as discrimination in employment, public employment, industrial health and safety, and minimum wages. Prerequisite: BA 374 or Ec 325 recommended. (Cross listed with Ec 482/582.)
4 creditsStudy of Japanese management techniques in service and manufacturing organizations. Develops an understanding of Japanese culture, management philosophy, methods of doing business, and applications for American management. Topics include doing business in Japan, the Japanese distribution system, business custom, and living in Japan. A term project is required. Offered only in the summer. Admission to the School of Business is not required.
4 creditsReview of the managerial, social, and economic issues related to the payment of benefits, wages, and salaries in business organizations. Special attention is given to tradition and inertia, competitive market theory, engineering economics, cost accounting information, and equity determinants of compensation policy. Applicable federal and state legislation is considered. Computer software showing computer assisted decision making is demonstrated. Prerequisite: BA 374.
4 creditsStaffing and development of personnel are presented as a special problem in strategic planning and management. Appraisal is considered part of the motivation process and provides feedback to management on its investment in staff. Applicable federal and state legislation is considered. Prerequisite: BA 374.
4 creditsExploration of issues, programs, analytical techniques, trends, and costs having an impact on an organization's insurance and safety needs. Areas covered include risk analysis, employment benefit plans, liability exposure, laws and regulations, health enhancement, and safety management. Practitioner taught.
4 creditsIntroduction to the purchasing function in organizations. Study of purchasing and materials management including strategic considerations, sourcing, supplier relations, cost and price determination, negotiation, specifications and standardization, quality concepts, international purchasing, and ethics. Prerequisite: BA 374.
4 creditsApplication and enhancement of operations management functions and techniques surveyed in BA 380. Use of business simulations and cases to develop critical thinking and decision making ability in service and manufacturing industries. Special emphasis is on world class operations, total quality management, total preventive maintenance, Just-In-Time, and other current management techniques in the global economy. Prerequisite: BA 380. Not applicable to MBA degree programs.
4 creditsExploration of quantitative models and optimization systems used in problem solving. Studies of decision criteria, statistical decision making, linear programming, inventory control, PERT, and other techniques used in management applications. Prerequisites: BA 380, 382, 385. Not applicable to MBA degree programs.
4 creditsDesigned for men and women. Emphasizes the roles, concerns, and legal issues affecting female managers in public and private organizations. Uses a combination of relevant organizational behavior literature from the social sciences and the humanities to raise awareness of women's issues in an organizational context. Offered only in the summer. Open to non admitted students and non business majors.
4 creditsA comprehensive capstone course that integrates the concepts taught in the business core classes. Students exhibit their knowledge of these concepts by developing a viable business plan for an existing business or a planned entrepreneurial endeavor. This plan progresses from the selection of a target market to the structuring of an organization at the manufacturing, wholesale, or retail level, and the creation of a strategy that provides a desired product or service to the selected market in a consistent, competitive, and profitable manner. Prerequisites: all other business core courses.