Major Curriculum: 24 credits

ACCT 305 Financial Accounting (3)

This course provides a study of the basic principles and concepts relating to the collection and summarization of accounting information, and the understanding, preparation, and use of financial statements (the income statement, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows).

Prerequisite: ACCT101 with a “C” (2.0) or better.

MKTG 301 Principles of Marketing (3)

Concepts and theories relevant to the study and practice of marketing are introduced. Topics include the changing global marketplace, marketing processes and planning, the use of market research, an understanding of consumers and customers, decision-making and the marketing mix, market segmentation, positioning and product differentiation. This introductory subject prepares students for further study across the broad spectrum of product, service, consumer, business-to-business, industrial, global and social marketing.

FINS 301 Principles of Financial Management (3)

This course is an overview study of concepts and techniques in corporate finance. Topics include investments, financial environment, securities markets, financial markets, financial statements and analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend policy, asset valuation, and decision making. The primary goal of the Principles of Financial Management course is to help students achieve better financial outcomes for businesses with which they might be associated. This course provides an in-depth analysis of a wide range of topics on financial planning and analysis. Topics include the basics of financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, time value of money, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, maximizing shareholder value, and raising capital.

Prerequisite: ACCT101 with a “C” (2.0) or better.

MGMT 301 Principles of Management (3)

This course is an intensive and comprehensive introductory study and analysis of the management process from a general manager’s perspective, with particular attention paid to the area of strategic human resources management. It covers the following topics, among others: planning, organizing, leading, directing, and controlling for establishing and accomplishing business objectives, conflict management, interpersonal communication, the staffing and supervising processes, performance appraisal, managing groups and teams, management development and employee training. A variety of case studies are utilized.

MGMT 351 Organizational Behavior and Leadership (3)

This course presents communication as integral to management strategy and as a critical component for success in the workplace. Also, enables student with skill development in practical applications which emphasize the improvement of writing skills necessary for effective business communications.

ISDS 301 Management of Information Systems (3)

This course discusses how business professionals can leverage information systems through planning, oversight and management, and how to apply computer-based information systems to the management of organizations in the rapidly-changing business in the Internet age. Topics include use of information to further the organization’s mission and strategy, the role of users, the development of electronic business and commerce, the evolution of enterprise resource planning systems, and the architecture of decision-support processes for managers. Technologies of computer systems, data communications, networking, databases, and knowledge management will be taught.

Prerequisite: ISDS 130 and MATH 150 with a “C” (2.0) or better.

QBM 361 Business Analytics (3)

Analytics has been defined as the extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive models, and fact-based management to drive decisions and actions. Analytics is the process of transforming data into action through analysis and insights in the context of organizational decision making and problem solving. Analytics includes a range of activities, including business intelligence, which is comprised of standard and ad hoc reports, queries and alerts; and quantitative methods, including statistical analysis, forecasting/ extrapolation, predictive modeling (such as data mining), optimization and simulation.

Prerequisites: STAT101 and MATH 150 with a “C” (2.0) or better.

MGMT 475 Strategic Management: Capstone Course (3)

The course focuses on the information, analyses, organizational processes, and skills and business judgment managers must use to devise strategies, position their businesses, define firm boundaries and maximize long-term profits in the face of uncertainty and competition. The course draws together and builds on all the ideas, concepts, and theories from functional courses such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, and Statistics.

Prerequisites: ACCT 210 and MGMT 351 with a “C” (2.0) or better.