Academic Programs in Business
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Course numbers 100-199 are designed for freshman; 200-299 are for sophomores; 300-399 are for juniors; 400-499 are for seniors. Course numbered 500 and above are designed for graduate students. Asterisk (*) indicates that course is not offered every year.
ACCT 210. Principles of Accounting I. A study of fundamental accounting principles and procedures such as journalizing, posting, preparation of financial statements, and other selected topics. Accounting is emphasized as a service activity designed to provide the information about economic entities that is necessary for making sound decisions. Prerequisite: Sophomore or above standing. 3 credits.
ACCT 211. Principles of Accounting II. A continuation of ACCT 210 with emphasis on partnership and corporate structures, management decision-making, cost control, and other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 210. 3 credits.
ACCT 291. Independent Study. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits.
ACCT 292. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-3 credits.
ACCT 294. Internship. Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with Field Experience courses. 1-12 credits.
ACCT 310. Intermediate Accounting I. Involves the intensive study of financial accounting standards, both in theory and practice, as they relate to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Accounting problems and their impact on the financial statement are addressed in regard to current assets, fixed assets, intangible assets., liabilities, and other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 credits.
ACCT 311. Intermediate Accounting II. Provides an intensive study of accounting standards, both in theory and practice, as they relate to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Accounting problems and their impact on the financial statements are addressed in regard to liabilities, investments, stockholders' equity, leases, pensions, tax allocation and other selected topics. 3 credits.
ACCT 320. Cost Accounting. The study of principles and techniques for accumulating, reporting, and analyzing cost information for decision-making and external reporting. The use of cost accounting systems for planning and controlling cost responsibility centers is emphasized. Consideration is given to the appropriate use of various cost accounting methods such as activity-based costing, target costing, and just-in-time management techniques in service and manufacturing industries. 3 credits.
ACCT 360. Accounting Systems. Provides an understanding of the patterns of flow of accounting information in business, principles of internal control, and the use of computers in current and future accounting systems. Topics include concepts of accounting information systems. Flowcharting and analysis of manual and computerized transaction cycles, decision support systems, electronic commerce, management reporting systems, control and audit of complex computerized information systems, and the development of accounting information systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 credits.
ACCT 406/506. Accounting for Entrepreneurs. Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems. 3 credits.
ACCT 421. International Accounting. Provides a discussion of the comparative accounting practices and problems in international environments. The course is designed to explore the concepts, principles, and practices underlying comparative international accounting systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 211 and senior standing. 3 credits.
ACCT 430. Income Tax Accounting. Involves the study of federal income tax law as it affects individuals, as well as other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 credits.
ACCT 431. Advanced Income Tax. A study of Federal Income Tax Law as it applies to partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, as well as other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 430. 3 credits.
ACCT 440. Accounting Theory. Provides a study of current accounting theory and its applications. The course reviews theoretical aspects of accounting by means of problems, directed reading, and study of the various sources of accounting theory. Prerequisite: ACCT 311. 3 credits.
ACCT 450. Auditing. Studies both theory and practice. Topics included audit planning, internal control, audit procedures, audit reports and opinions, materiality, audit risk, evidential matter, as required by generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), professional ethics, legal responsibilities, and other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 311. 3 credits.
ACCT 451. Internal Auditing. An introductory course in the study of internal auditing. This course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the concepts, principles, and skills underlying the practice of internal auditing. Prerequisites: ACCT 311, ACCT 360, and ACCT 450. 3 credits.
ACCT 460. Management Accounting. Addresses the accounting information needs of management for planning, controlling, and decision-making purposes. The course integrates management accounting with other functional areas of business. Importance is placed on the use of technology to improve performance and quality in a highly competitive, global marketplace. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 credits.
ACCT 470. Non-Profit Accounting. Involves the study of fund accounting, including reports, records, and special problems encountered by nonprofit entities and the generally accepted accounting principles related to them. Nonprofit entities include municipalities and state governments, universities, hospitals, and voluntary health and welfare organizations. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 credits.
ACCT 480. Advanced Accounting. Studies special accounting problems relating to the preparation of combined and consolidated financial statements, partnership accounting, and foreign exchange transactions and translations. Prerequisite: ACCT 311. 3 credits.
ACCT 490. Seminar. A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division and graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 3 credits.
ACCT 491. Independent Study. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Independent study or research in the area of accounting. Prerequisite: approval of department coordinator. 1-4 credits.
ACCT 492. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits.
ACCT 493. Workshop. Special intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range, but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may be lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-4 credits.
ACCT 494. Internship in Public Accounting. Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Specifically designed to provide practical training under the supervision of certified public account(s) coordinated by the accounting faculty. Accounting internships are graded S/U. Prerequisite: Senior status plus application to and approval by the accounting department. 1-12 credits.
BADM 101. Survey of Business. This course is an introduction to the basic business disciplines and the organization and management of the American Enterprise System. It also introduces students to the necessary college level skills of critical thinking, effective communication and cooperative and effective learning. 3 credits.
BADM 120. Mathematics for Business. A review of mathematical skills with emphasis on solving business problems. 3 credits.
BADM 192. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-3 credits.
BADM 220. Business Statistics. This course introduces students to basic statistical methods, topics, with computer applications, include: descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, sampling, estimation and index numbers with emphasis on applications in business and economics. Prerequisite: MATH 102. 3 credits.
BADM 244. Business Communications. Study and practical application of the principles and psychology of effective writing for the office. The course will include hands-on experience in a variety of relevant communication formats and technologies. Major emphasis will be on written communications. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. 3 credits.BADM 251. Consumer Credit and Collections. The role of credit and collection agencies within the broad financial community and persuasive methods for obtaining repayment on delinquent accounts and default loans. 2 credits.
BADM 252. Commercial Credit and Collections. Practical aspects of State and Federal consumer and commercial credit management and bankruptcy proceedings, Federal and State Creditor's Rights and Fair Debt Collection Practices and international credit and collections transactions. 2 credits.
BADM 280. Personal Finance. This course is a survey of individual investment opportunities, topics include common and preferred stocks and corporate bonds, auto, life and health insurance, home ownership, and wills and estate planning. 3 credits.
BADM 284. Careers Placement Procedures. Making a more effective transition from college life to a career in the private, public and non-profit sectors. Placement procedures including interviewing and preparation of placement files, resumes and correspondence will be addressed. Grade assigned S/U. 1 credit.
BADM 291. Independent Study Readings. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits.
BADM 292. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Independent study or research in the area of business and business education. Prerequisite: approval of departmental coordinator. 1-3 credits.
BADM 293. Workshop. Special intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range, but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may be lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 credits.
BADM 294. Internship. Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. a higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with Field Experience courses. Business internships are graded S/U. 1-12 credits.
BADM 310. Business Finance. Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markers hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 credits.
BADM 311. Asset and Liability Management. Presents the processes of acquiring and investing bank funds to maximize return and economic value of equity, while controlling for financial risks. Emphasizes the importance of balancing the maximization of profitability/shareholder wealth with credit, liquidity, and market risks. Prerequisites: ACCT 211, BADM 310. 3 credits.
BADM 334. Small Business Management. This course applies business policies and procedures to the small business environment. As such, it is designed for students contemplating management or ownership of a small business. Topics include the nature of the entrepreneur, financing and ownership options, marketing, government regulations, taxation, inventory control and other relevant business functions. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 credits.
BADM 336. Entrepreneurship I. This course is an introduction to the concepts, terminology, and process of new venture creation, operation and growth, as well as the introduction of entrepreneurial management practices into existing business. New ventures include public and nonprofit institutions, as well as for profit business. This course will assist in the identification of entrepreneurial management opportunities and strategies and the role of personal factors (including creativity). Legal, ethical, and social responsibilities are emphasized. 3 credits.
BADM 350. Legal Environment of Business. This is a study of legal topics as they apply to the business environment. Topics include an introduction to the law, the U. S. court system, legal process, government regulation, and criminal, tort, and contract issues. 3 credits.
BADM 351. Business Law. The course involves a thorough study of the law of contract, sales, product liability, agency, corporations and other selected topics. Prerequisite: BADM 350. 3 credits.
BADM 353. Regulation and Compliance. This course focuses on the regulatory environment for banks and financial institutions, with particular emphasis on compliance and reporting requirements for the community commercial banker. Prerequisite: BADM 351. 3 credits.
BADM 360. Organization and Management. This course is a study of management, including the planning, directing, controlling and coordinating of the various activities involved in operating a business enterprise. 3 credits.
BADM 362. Supervisory Management. Basic techniques: the role of the supervisor, understanding human behavior. developing good human relations. Effective communication, planning and organizing work, decision making and discipline. For supervisors and potential supervisors. 3 credits.
BADM 370. Marketing. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. Topics include marketing, and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing and research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distribution and promotion decisions, marketing management, and evaluation and control aspects for both consumer and industrial goods. 3 credits.
BADM 372. Advertising. This course is a survey of advertising principles including: advertising terminology, communication processes, advertising agencies, media, and all copy and layout elements. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 391. Independent Study. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits.
BADM 392. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Independent study or research in the area of business and business education. Prerequisite: approval of department coordinator. 1-3 credits.
BADM 403. Marketing Communications. This course is designed for students who are interested in stakeholder communications, including: public relations, media relations, and promotions. Students will examine the use of promotional vehicles to communicate to existing and potential stakeholders in support of corporate marketing plans and objectives. Students will gain experience with the tools used in developing promotional and public relations campaigns, improving customer satisfaction, ethical issues management, and crisis management. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 404. Not-For-Profit Marketing. This course reflects the increasing importance of marketing in the not-for-profit sector. It discusses marketing needs and approaches in the sector and the value of its services. This course will also encourage students to consider how concepts of marketing are developed and used in a range of not-for-profit organizations, including: charities, the public sector, and other political, religious and social agencies. Coursework emphasizes the skills and techniques used to develop innovative marketing plans that promote interest in the products, services and people that comprise these organizations. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 406/506. Accounting for Entrepreneurs. Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems. 3 credits.
BADM 411/511. Investments. This course is a thorough study of the equity market including fundamental valuation techniques, asset allocation, the efficient markets hypothesis and its implications, portfolio theory, risk and return, the primary and secondary market mechanisms, security market indicators, and international investing. An overview of the bond market including bond valuation, duration, and bond portfolio management, and an introduction to options, futures, and forward contracts are provided. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored. Prerequisite: BADM 310. 3 credits.
BADM 413. Advanced Corporate Finance. This course utilizes a combination of cases and theory in studying the investment, financing and dividend decisions of the firm. The emphasis is on long-term debt and equity financing as well as managing financial risk. Prerequisite: BADM 310. 3 credits.
BADM 417. Bank Operations. This course provides the students with background in the context, structure and operation of banks as profit-making enterprises; deposit products and services, opening accounts; check processing and other payment systems; specialized services such as investments, insurance, cash management and global banking; Fiduciary role of banks in protecting customer information, assets, deterring crime; developing fee-based services; electronic payments systems such as deb8it cards, Check 32, and the Internet; and customer service, cross-selling and referrals, and building customer relationships. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 2 credits.
BADM 418. Financial Futures and Options. This course is a study of futures, options, and related derivative security markets. Theoretical analysis and practical issues and concerns are examined. Prerequisite: BADM 310. 3 credits.
BADM 424. Operations Research. This course looks at quantitative tools and methods used in the decision-making process of business organizations. Linear programming, decision making under uncertainty, simulation, inventory models and queuing models will be studied. Prerequisite: BADM 220, ECON 301 or 302. 3 credits.
BADM 431. Risk Analysis and Insurance. This course is a study of the management of non-speculative risks and the management devices available for dealing with them. Emphasis is placed on insurance as a tool for managing risks by individuals and businesses. 3 credits.
BADM 433. Real Estate. This course is a study of real property interests including brokerage, law, financing, investments, appraisal, property development, property management and marketing. 3 credits.
BADM 434. Personal Lending and Credit Cards. This course will expose the student to the risk/return profiles of different types of consumer loans, consumer credit scoring. and the management of credit cards as an active asset of a commercial bank. Prerequisite: ACCT 211, BADM 310. 2 credits.
BADM 438. Entrepreneurship II. This course focuses on the process of screening an opportunity, drafting a personal entrepreneurial strategy, and understanding the business plan writing process. Building the entrepreneurial team and the acquisition and management of financial resources are emphasized along with the venture growth, harvest strategies, and valuation. 3 credits.
BADM 439. Quality Management. Philosophy and methods for continuously improving performance at every level in an organization will be studied. It is designed specifically to improve customer service by improving the quality of products and /or services and increase productivity. 3 credits.
BADM 440. International Finance Management. A study of the financial management of an international firm involved in multi-currency transactions. The financial manager in this environment must be aware of the causes and consequences of the international firm operating in the uncertain international atmosphere. Prerequisite: BADM 310. 3 credits.
BADM 445. Trust Management and Operations. This course presents an overview of the trust department in a commercial bank, including its fit with operations, service provision and delivery. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of accumulating, preserving, and disposing of an estate. The course also provides an introduction to the trust industry, including the products and services associated with a trust institution, and management of products and services. Prerequisite: BADM 411, BADM 417. 2 credits.
BADM 446. Community Banking. Community banks play a large role in the growth and economic development of local communities. This course investigates the role of banks and financial institutions in a community, as well as strategies and best practices for banks and other financial institutions that enable them and their communities to grow and prosper despite intense and increased competition. Prerequisite: ECON 330. 2 credits.
BADM 449. Commercial and Mortgage Lending. This course will focus on the loan transaction process and the impact of commercial and mortgage lending on the institution's asset quality. Course content will discuss collateral, covenants, pricing, documentation, borrower monitoring, and credit analysis. Loan portfolio acquisition, maintenance, and management will also be an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: ACCT 211, BADM 310. 2 credits.
BADM 450. Business Leadership. This course examines the relevant management and behavioral science concepts, techniques, and research essential to an understanding of leadership. The major theories of leadership are reviewed. Students develop and improve upon their own leadership capabilities through familiarity with the current literature, experiential exercises, and applied research. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 credits.
BADM 451. Organizational Development. This course explores and illustrates the basic approaches to organizational development. Both transactional and transformational approaches to organizational development are presented in the context of real-world management situations. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 credits.
BADM 457. Business Ethics. This course is a study of the ethical implications of managerial decisions. Topics covered include the responsibility of the organization to the individual and society, the rule of the individual within the organization, and ethical systems for American business. The course provides an examination and assessment of current American business practices. 3 credits.
BADM 458. International Business Law. This course is a study of the legal framework in which international business is conducted. Competing national laws and court systems are examined with respect to international business transactions and the resolution of international business disputes. International commercial law, trade law, trade organizations, and coalitions are examined. Ethical, cultural, and diversity issues are explored. Prerequisite: BADM 350. 3 credits.
BADM 459. Direct Marketing. This course examines the use of direct marketing techniques as an increasingly important distribution function. The pros and cons of direct marketing as well as the mechanics of direct marketing efforts are presented to students. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 460/560. Human Resources Management. This course provides a survey of managerial practices with respect to the management of the human resource function and an introduction to the topic of human resource management as an occupational choice. Major areas of inquiry include recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits administration and work force integration and maintenance. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 credits.
BADM 463. Women in Management. This course explores the organizational changes that have occurred in the business environment over the past five decades in response to increasingly larger numbers of women entering the workplace, and the implications of these changes for managers. As an "overview" course, we will explore a range of topics, including issues related to leadership, teamwork, and communications; social change issues related to the challenge of balancing work and family; and career paths in the future. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 credits.
BADM 464/564. Organizational Behavior. This course is a study of individuals and groups. Traditional organization theory and concepts are presented and study is given to motivation, group dynamics, and methods of coordination, change, and adaptation within an organization. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 credits.
BADM 467. Labor-Management Relations. This course is a survey of the historical, current, and emergent patterns in local, state, and federal labor organizations relating to collective bargaining. Topics include an analysis of the rights and obligations of both management and unions as influenced by legislation, administrative decisions, and court cases. Student exercises in collective bargaining negotiations, and contract agreements, nationally and globally, will be traced and discussed. A collective bargaining agreement will be negotiated as a student exercise. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 credits.
BADM 468. International Management. A study of the management required in an internationally oriented firm with emphasis on policy formulating and planning. Also emphasized are relationships between business, cultural and political factors. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 credits.
BADM 469. Project Management. Projects are becoming a major tool for reaching the strategic goals of the organization. This course is designed for individuals who will be required to manage a variety of projects. A project is a complex, non-routine, one-time effort limited by time, budget, resources, and performance specifications designed to meet customer needs. at the end of this course students will gain experience in mastering the tools, concepts, and techniques of project management. Prerequisite: BADM/ECON 220, BADM 360. 3 credits.
BADM 471. Marketing Management. This course is a study of the field of marketing and the influences that affect marketing strategy. The focus is on the methods that marketing managers use to develop and evaluate marketing mix decisions. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 473. Retail Management. This course is a study of competitive structure, trade area analysis, site selection, merchandise planning and control, pricing, buying, credit policy and research. Managerial problems concerning the planning and operation of retail facilities are emphasized. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 474. Personal Selling. This course is a study of the skills needed to develop and manage long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. Emphasis is placed on relationship selling, presentation, prospecting, handling objectives and closing techniques with consideration given to differences in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 475. Consumer Behavior. This course is a study of the various factors that influence consumers in their decisions relative to buying, using and disposing of goods, services and ideas. The course examines concepts and theories from the behavioral sciences and analyzes their application in developing marketing strategies. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 476/576. Marketing Research. This course provides an in-depth study of the primary methodologies of marketing research. Emphasis is placed on collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information for the purpose of reducing uncertainty surrounding marketing and management decisions. Prerequisites: BADM 220 and BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 478. International Marketing. This course is a study of the application of marketing principles and concepts in diverse cultural, economic, political, legal, and technological international environments. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 credits.
BADM 482. Business Policy and Strategy. This course is designed to develop an understanding of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. It involves integrating all functional areas of business, analyzing the environment in which the firm operates, and choosing strategies that enable the firm to meet its objectives. Prerequisites: BADM 310, BADM 350, BADM 360, BADM 370 and senior standing. 3 credits.
BADM 486/586. Readings in Business Problems. Independent study or research in the area of business and business education. Prerequisite: approval of department coordinator. 1-3 credits.
BADM 489. Business Plan Writing and Competition. Student will write a business plan and present it to a panel of faculty and business community members. The top three business plans will move on to a statewide competition. 1 credit.
BADM 491. Independent Study/Readings. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits.
BADM 492. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits.
BADM 493/593. Workshop. Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range, but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may be lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 credits.
BADM 494. Internship. Applied, monitored and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed path of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with Field Experience courses. 1-12 credits.
BADM 605. Foundations of Finance. Topics included are mathematics of finance, liquidity management, capital budgeting, liability management and value creation. 3 credits.
BADM 620. Quantitative Procedures for Business. This is an accelerated course in applications of mathematics and statistics to business and economics. Topic coverage includes: 1) equations and their graphs; 2) matrices and their operations; 3) differential calculus, in particular, first and second derivatives of single and multi-variable functions; 4) descriptive statistics, 5) probability; 6) distributions; 7) hypothesis testing; 8) linear regression analysis; 9) time series analysis; and 10) the modeling of business and economic problems. Computer applications are included. 3 credits.
BADM 708. International Finance. Balance of payment analysis, international equilibrium and the mechanism of adjustment, international money markets and monetary standards, capital movements and the objectives of international monetary movement and corporate finance. 3 credits.
BADM 715. International Trade. Theoretical analysis, historical survey and current problems of international trade; an examination of international economic policies and institutions especially as they relate to national political and economic objectives; trade barriers and controls. 3 credits.
BED 480. 7-12 Business Education Methods. Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of business, the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to business; the ability to assess student learning in business and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education. 3 credits.
BED 791. Readings in Business Education. Selected readings in the areas of shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, office practice, office machines, basic business and data processing. 1-3 credits.
BED 798. Thesis or Project Paper. Thesis is six semester hours and may be taken in one semester or in two semesters of three hours each. Project paper is three hours, one semester only. 3 or 6 credits.
CSC 105. Introduction to Computers. Overview of computer applications with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation tools and internet-based applications. 3 credits.
CSC 130. Visual Basic Programming. Fundamentals of programming using Visual Basic. Focus on problem solving, visual design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, procedures, and functions. 3 credits.
CSC 140. Web Programming. This course provides an introduction to Java programming and its applications. It is offered for the students in all disciplines with little or no computer programming experience. Topics include Java applications, Java applets, data types, operations, control structures, methods and object oriented programming concepts. Prerequisites: MATH 102 and MIS/CSC 105. 3 credits.
CSC 150. Computer Science I. An introduction to computer programming. Focus on problem solving, algorithm development, design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, functions, and arrays. 3 credits.
CSC 160. Programming .NET with Visual Basic. This course provides an introduction to Visual Basic programming and its applications using .NET. It is offered for the students in all disciplines with little or no computer programming experience. Topics include data types, operations, control structures, graphical user interface design and object oriented programming concepts. Prerequisites: MATH 102 and MIS/CSC 105. 3 credits (pending approval).
CSC 205. Advanced Computer Applications. This course covers advanced topics in word processing and spreadsheet applications such as macros, advanced functions, graphics, merging, linking, and transferring data. The course emphasizes the efficient use of software packages. Operating systems/environment topics are also addressed. 3 credits.
CSC 210. Web Authoring. This course focuses on techniques and methods for writing specifically for the Internet. Topics will include designing and creating documents for the World Wide Web, design considerations, and publishing and maintaining Web sites. Students will use HTML, Web authoring software, and other software for Web development. 3 credits.
CSC 250. Computer Science II. Problem solving, algorithm design, standards of program style, debugging and testing. Extension of the control structures and data structures and data structures of the high-level language introduced in CSC 150. Elementary data structures and basic algorithms that include sorting and searching. Topics include more advanced treatment of functions, data types such as arrays and structures, and files. 3 credits.
CSC 273. Computer Mathematics with Excel and VBA. This course provides an introduction to problem solving and computer mathematics using MS Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). It is offered for the students in all disciplines with little or no computer programming experience. Topics include advanced Excel functions and formulas, using Excel as a data analysis, decision support and data management tool, using Excel for advanced charting, VBA data types, control structures and forms, creating custom functions using VBA, graphical user interface design and implementation, Excel objects model and object oriented programming concepts. Prerequisites: MATH 102 and MIS/CSC 105. 3 credits.*
CSC 291. Independent Study. Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-5 credits.
CSC 373. Computer Mathematics. Advanced FORTRAN, Boolean algebra, structure of algorithms, computer organization, applications of computers to mathematics. Prerequisites: MATH 123 and CSC 130 or CSC 371. 3 credits.
CSC 461. Programming Languages. This course consists of two parts. The first part introduces how programming languages are designed, including an introduction to the concepts of parsing and compiling. Issues related to implementation such as type checking, binding, and memory management are discussed. Secondly, the course will survey the spectrum of programming languages paradigms, including traditional imperative, objective oriented, functional, and logic languages. Prerequisite: MIS/CSC 150. 3 credits.
CSC 491. Independent Study. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and student negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Independent study or research in the area of computer science. Prerequisite; at least one programming language and permission of department coordinator. 1-3 credits.
CSC 492/592. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-5 credits.
CSC 572. Computer Assisted Instruction. Uses of microcomputers in the classroom, selecting software, using computers to assist teachers, and development of coursework for individual classes. Prerequisite: experience with BASIC or Fortran or consent of the instructor. 2 credits.*
DRED 460. Driver and Traffic Safety Education. Recommended policies and practices in driver education and traffic safety. Emphasis on traffic safety. Department of Transportation's traffic safety program, use of simulators, driver improvement through enforcement. 3 credits.
DRED 491. Independent Study. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits.
DRED 480. Special Methods in the Teaching of Driver Education. Driver education and traffic safety course with experience in classroom and behind-the-wheel phases of driver education; lesson plans, films, scheduling and testing techniques. Prerequisite: SEED 300 or consent of instructor. 3 credits.
DRED 776. Problems in Driver and Safety Education. 2-8 credits.
ECON 201. Principles of Microeconomics. Principles of microeconomics studies basic economic concepts as they relate to consumer, worker, and business decisions. Emphasis is given to satisfaction maximizing behavior by individuals and profit maximization by firms. Market structures are thoroughly analyzed regarding their effect on price, output, and competitiveness. 3 credits.
ECON 202. Principles of Macroeconomics. Principles of macroeconomics considers the economy as a whole, how its sectors interact, and how monetary and fiscal policy can influence output, inflation, interest rates, unemployment, poverty, debt, and other factors. 3 credits.
ECON 220. Business Statistics. Data analysis, sampling, tests of significance, simple linear regression and correlation. 3 credits.
ECON 301. Intermediate Microeconomics. Intermediate microeconomics examines more advanced microeconomic theory, then applies it to consumers' and businesses' consumption, pricing, and output decisions in various types of markets. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202. 3 credits.
ECON 302. Intermediate Macroeconomics. Intermediate macroeconomics examines more advanced macroeconomics theories, then uses them to understand the determinants of national output, prices, interest rates, and employment under various conditions, and to evaluate effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisite: ECON 202. 3 credits.
ECON 304. Managerial Economics. Managerial problem decision-making using tools and techniques of microeconomics. Prerequisites: ECON 201, ECON 202 and ECON/BADM 220. 3 credits.
ECON 330. Money and Banking. Money and banking examines the historical development of money, the bank system, and the Federal Reserve in the United States. The course studies interest rate determination and how monetary policy affects rates and the economy. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202. 3 credits.
ECON 391. Independent Study. Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits.
ECON 423. Statistics II. Statistics II studies probability, point and interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, multiple regression and correlation, chi-square analysis, and analysis of variance. Prerequisites: ECON/BADM 220, ECON 201 and ECON 202. 3 credits.*
ECON 433. Public Finance. Public finance focuses on the role of the public sector in the United States economy. It uses economic analysis to examine when government intervention in a market economy might be justified and to evaluate public spending and taxes. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202. 3 credits.*
ECON 441. International Trade. International trade studies the basis of international trade, investment, migration, and regional integration, and considers contemporary international economic problems and policies. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON/BADM 220. 3 credits.
ECON 442/542. International Finance. The analysis of the theories and empirical investigations of international finance. Topics include foreign exchange rates and markets, capital flows, the balance of payments, adjustments to balance of payment disequilibrium international monetary arrangements and organizations and monetary reform. Prerequisites: ECON 201, ECON 202, and ECON/BADM 220. 3 credits.
ECON 482. Labor Economics. Labor economics studies the functioning of labor markets. Topics include the theory of labor supply, unions, discrimination, and the government role in labor markets. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202. 3 credits.*
ECON 490. Seminar. A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division and graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits.
ECON 491/591. Independent Study. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Independent study and investigations of an assigned economic problem, under the guidance of department members. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. 1-3 credits.
ECON 492. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits.
ECON 494. Internship. Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with Field Experience courses. Economics internships are graded S/U. 1-12 credits.*
Management Information Systems
MIS 101/201. Application Software Instruction. Hands-on instruction in an application software package. Basic concepts of the general category of software in use, as well as discussion of appropriate applications. 1-3 credits.
MIS 105. Introduction to Computers. Overview of computer applications with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation tools and internet-based applications. 3 credits.
MIS 150. Computer Science I. An introduction to computer programming. Focus on problem solving, algorithm development, design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, functions, and arrays. 3 credits.
MIS 205. Advanced Computer Applications. This course covers advanced topics in word processing and spreadsheet applications such as macros, advanced functions, graphics, merging, linking, and transferring data. The course emphasizes the efficient use of software packages. Operating system/environment topics are also addressed. Prerequisite: MIS 105. 3 credits.
MIS 210. Web Authoring. This course focuses on techniques and methods for writing specifically for the Internet. Topics will include designing and creating documents for the World Wide Web, design considerations, and publishing and maintaining Web sites. Students will use HTML, Web authoring software, and other software for Web development. Prerequisite: MIS 105. 3 credits.
MIS 231. Desktop Publishing. Fundamental processes in the writing, assembling and design of publications, such as business reports, newsletters and trade journals, in a business or editorial office by the use of microcomputers, printers and scanners. Systems to be learned shall include Aldus Pagemaker. 3 credits.
MIS 250. Computer Science II. Problem solving, algorithm, design, standards of program style, debugging and testing. Extension of the control structures and data structures of the high-level language introduced in MIS 150. Elementary data structures and basic algorithms that include sorting and searching. Topics include more advanced treatment of functions, data types such as arrays and structures, and files. Prerequisite: MIS 150. 3 credits.
MIS 291. Independent Study. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-5 credits.
MIS 325. Management Information Systems. Introduction to the application of information technology in organizations, roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems with current and future technology. 3 credits.
MIS 332. Structured Systems Analysis and Design. The study of Systems Development Life Cycle, including strategies and techniques of structured analysis, planning and design, testing, and implementation is stressed. Case studies will be used along with hands-on application of concepts. Prerequisite: MIS 205. 3 credits.
MIS 335. Telecommunications and Networks for Business. This course is designed to include those topics beyond the user level that will be essential for supervisors and managers of an automated facility. The course will include strategic telecommunications and network planning, network analysis, network maintenance and network applications. Course projects will include evaluation of networks, networking opportunities and decision processes for acquiring and maintaining network and telecommunications systems. Students will be expected to use existing systems and applications during the course. Prerequisite: MIS 105 or equivalent experience. 3 credits.
MIS 371. Survey of Data Structures. This course establishes a basic understanding of data structures and their applications to structured/object oriented programming. Topics covered include arrays, lists, stacks, queues and trees. Problems such as sorting, searching and file methods will also be discussed. Prerequisite: MIS 250. 3 credits.
MIS 384. Decision Support Systems. Concepts underlying decision support systems and their application to the analysis of business problems. Prerequisites: MIS 325. 3 credits.
MIS 389. Expert Systems. The basic concepts of expert systems technology for business. An expert system development tool will be used to apply these basic concepts. Prerequisite: MIS 150. 3 credits.*
MIS 421. Computer and Hardware Maintenance. Maintenance, diagnostic and basic repair procedures of typical personal computers and auxiliary hardware including the CPU, keyboard, disk drive and mouse. 3 credits.
MIS 423/523. Server Construction and Configuration. Hands-on introduction to computer architecture and system administration. The microcomputer architecture including classic CPU, memory organization and access, internal and external bus structures, and storage schemes will be discussed. During a course students will build a multiprocessor computer using basic hardware components, then configure it as a file and Internet server. Included will be system installation, halting and booting the system, file systems and file and directory permission structures, device configuration and management, and user account administration. Course will cover topics related to data and storage organization, security, optimization of data access along with an analysis of multiprocessor system performance. Prerequisites: MIS 105 and two computer related courses at least 200 level. 3 credits.
MIS 461. Programming Languages. This course consists of two parts. The first part introduces how programming languages are designed, including an introduction to the concepts of parsing and compiling. Issues related to implementation such as type checking, binding, and memory management are discussed. Secondly, the course will survey the spectrum of programming languages paradigms, including traditional imperative, object oriented functional, and logic languages. Prerequisite: MIS 150. 3 credits.
MIS 484. Database Management Systems. The study of formalized database design. This course will focus on relational model design and the use of SQL. Students will use a modern relational database to implement designs and learn the basics of data management. Prerequisite: MIS 332. 3 credits.
MIS 491/591. Independent Study. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits. *
MIS 492/592. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
MIS 498. Undergraduate Research/Scholarship. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.