Accountancy / Business Administration
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Accounting | Management | Marketing | Advanced Courses

Accounting Courses

203 Principles of Accounting I. An introduction to financial accounting, with emphasis on sole proprietorships. Topics include journalizing and posting transactions, adjustments, financial statement preparation, current assets, plant and equipment, and liabilities.

204 Principles of Accounting II. A continuation of financial accounting with emphasis on corporations, including an introduction to cost accounting, the budgeting and accounting concepts involved in managerial decision-making, and a brief introduction to federal income taxation.

301 Intermediate Accounting I. A detailed study of financial accounting and statement presentation, including the application of accounting theory, standards, principles and procedures to financial accounting problems. This is a central course sequence for accountancy majors, also open to non-majors seeking more detailed study of financial accounting.

302 Intermediate Accounting II. A detailed study of financial accounting and statement presentation, including the application of accounting theory, standards, principles and procedures to financial accounting problems. This is a central course sequence for accountancy majors, also open to non-majors seeking more detailed study of financial accounting.

305 Business Law I. Review of the nature of law, legal procedure, the judicial system and crimes and torts; a study of contracts, forms of agreement and performance, and the discharge and enforceability of contractual arrangements; analysis of sales of goods and other transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code, including the rights of customers, dealers, managers and the public.

306 Business Law II. Legal problems of business enterprises, including employer-employee relationships, principals and agents, partnerships and corporations, and government regulation of business; creditors’ and debtors rights; and real and personal property laws.

311 Managerial Cost Accounting. Coverage includes the cost accounting cycle, job order, process and standard cost systems; by-products and joint-products; direct costing; and profit planning.

313 Federal Income Tax Accounting. A detailed study of federal income taxation at individual levels, including sole proprietorship, with some discussion of tax planning and research.

318 Accounting for Governmental and Non-Profit Organizations. Specialized accounting for non-profit organizations, including state and local government units and institutions such as colleges and hospitals.

320 Managerial Finance. The interpretation and utilization of financial information as used by corporate managers in the decision-making process. Coverage includes financial statement analysis, capital structure of corporations, debt and equity instruments, current asset management, operation and capital budgeting, time-value applications and financial forecasting methods.

321 Investments and Security Analysis. Introduction to the major security exchange markets and related regulatory agencies, techniques for valuation of equity securities, bond investments and financial statement analysis. Personal financial planning through portfolio development and analysis and industry and market research.

350 Topics in Accountancy. In-depth theoretical and practical coverage of accounting concepts in a specialized area, with emphasis on use of the conceptual knowledge in planning and problem solving. Topics may include but are not limited to: advanced cost accounting, current issues involving ethics, health care accounting and corporate controllership. May be repeated with a different topic.

412 Auditing. Auditing principles, concepts, procedures, standards, opinions and reports; ethics of the profession; and sampling techniques.

413 Advanced Tax Accounting. The federal tax laws related to corporations, estates and trusts, as well as federal estate and gift taxes. A portion of the course is devoted to state and local taxes. The emphasis in the course is on tax research.

414Accounting Systems and Controls. This course studies Accounting Information Systems with an emphasis on internal controls to assure the quality of financial information and prevention of fraud and theft. Best practices for operation and control of a responsive system that supports and effective cash management are also emphasized.

416 Advanced Accounting. The emphasis is on business combinations and consolidated financial statements, with some consideration given to other complex accounting applications such as partnerships, non-profit accounting, fiduciary accounting and foreign currency translations.

417 CPA Review. For students who have completed their accounting major and are planning to take the CPA or CMA examination. Emphasis is on the theory and practice portions of the examination, with some additional work on auditing. Review materials and assistance are also available for the business law portion of the examination.

Management Courses top

241 Management. The varied roles and skills required of the modern manager are examined in a framework of competing values - control vs. flexibility, and internal vs. external focus. Planning, delegation, power, motivation, teamwork and creativity are examined. Using personal assessment devices, students gain insights to their levels of skill and competency.

242 Business and Professional Communication. Principles and practices of business and professional communication, paying particular attention to clear and effective transmittal of information. The course addresses different aspects of writing and speaking in professional environments, with emphasis on research techniques, periodicals, letters and reports. Open to second-semester freshmen.

250 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship. Examines the role and develops the basic skill set of the entrepreneur in both start-up companies and more mature organizations. Topics covered include writing a prospectus/initial business plan, securing funding, developing new products/services, global sourcing and protecting intellectual property.

338 Brand Management. The brand management course focuses on initiating, building and maintaining brand identity for start-ups, small companies and large organizations. Integrated marketing techniques used to build brands as well as the evolving role of the brand manager are covered. A team-based practicum on building a brand is included.

342 Information Technology and Project Management. Issues of the information-age organization including the role of information and technology in creating and maintaining competitive advantage and managing projects. Explores the roles of the internet in creating new business models, including e-commerce, business-to-business computing and enterprise systems.

343 Production and Operations Management. Quantitative and qualitative dimensions of problem solving and decision making for production and operations managers. Coverage includes planning, organizing and controlling conversion systems in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries, and integration of production and operations management tools and techniques with other functional areas of management decision making.

344 Human Resource Management. Qualitative and quantitative methods of improving productivity and the quality of worklife. Topics include government regulations influencing the work environment; human resource planning; recruitment, selection and development of the work force; motivation of individuals and groups; performance appraisal methods; and the nature and development of compensation programs.

346 Social and Political Issues in Business. Social and Political Issues in Business (SOCIAL SCIENCE) (3). Topics include the social, legal, moral and ethical pressures exerted on business enterprises by the external environment; the rules and ethical responsibilities of business persons; corporate governance; and the assessment of social and ethical performance.

347 Management of Multinational Firms. The development and functioning of the multinational firm, emphasizing and explaining the differences from the purely domestic enterprise. Topics include global strategic planning; international production, supply, personnel and contract negotiation; firm-host government relations; international trade and foreign investment; and foreign investment in the U.S.

348 Industrial/Organizational Psychology. See Psychology 348 for course description.

350 Topics in Business Administration. In-depth theoretical and practical coverage of concepts in a specialized area of business administration, using the conceptual knowledge for planning and problem solving. Topics may include but are not limited to new product development, managing information, ethical considerations in decision making and cross-cultural business negotiations. May be repeated with a different topic.

351 The Entrepreneurial Experience. An experiential based course providing opportunities to apply and refine the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship. Cases, interaction with professional, experiential challenges and a major entrepreneurial project are the primary pedagogicalapproaches used in this applied course.

443 Supply Chain Management. Examines the activities necessary for effective supply chain management. Topics include design strategy, forecasting, sourcing strategy, logistics, global issues, performance measurement and Enterprise Resource Planning. Spring ‘05.

449 Capstone: Business Policy. The general management function and related strategic processes from the viewpoint of the chief executive officer. Cases, readings, lectures and simulation exercises help develop analytic skills and the ability to integrate important variables.

Marketing Courses top

230 Marketing. The nature and significance of marketing, its functions and institutions; the market for consumer goods; consumer motivation and behavior; policies and practices, research, development, physical distribution, price and non-price competition; and governmental relationships to marketing activities. Coverage includes the commodity, functional and institutional approaches to the study of marketing, supplemented by case studies and computer problems. Fall, spring.

331 Marketing Research. Development of the skills necessary to specify and use market and buyer information in defining marketing problems and making marketing decisions. Applied marketing research problems are investigated through readings, case subjects and computer analysis using the SPSS system, and an original marketing research project is undertaken.

332 Consumer Behavior. Theory and research related to consumer behavior, including such topics as the role of personality, motivational, perceptual, learning and attitudinal variables; family and cultural influences; and various decision-making models.

333 Advertising and Promotions Management. Provides an understanding and evaluation of the advertising function within the modern business environment. Topics relate to the promotional mix from a manager’s point of view, including decisions about promotional campaign design, budgeting, message and media selection and measurement of effectiveness. Special emphasis on social and ethical aspects of the advertising program.

334 Retailing. A comprehensive upper-level management view of retail decision making. The emphasis is on strategic, business-level and functional processes in the retail chain system, applying marketing, management, finance and accounting principles in the retail environment. A group case analysis is required.

335 Sales Management. The role of sales management in achieving strategic and marketing objectives. The emphasis is on account management, policy, structure, forecasting, territory design, quota setting, recruitment and selection, training, motivation and compensation system design.

337 International Marketing. Methods of establishing and servicing foreign markets amid the complexities of differing cultural, legal and business environments. The emphasis is on pricing, promotion and channels of distribution. Coverage includes discussion of exporting, importing and tariff barriers.

439 Marketing Management. Key elements of successful management of the marketing function in modern organizations. The emphasis is on planning and decision-making procedures in market management, product development, pricing, promotion and distribution. Requirements may include the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan and a computer simulation.

Advanced Courses top

199 Exploratory Internship.

255 Field/Travel Experience. Includes a four- to five-day stay in a major metropolitan city in the U.S. or Canada. Students visit a variety of institutions such as security/commodity markets, international financial centers, advertising agencies, government centers and cultural exhibits, with free time also in which to experience the diverse flavors of a major city. Individual academic assignments relate the field/travel experience to the student’s specific major.

299 Experimental Course.

399 Professional Internship.

451 Independent Study.

499 Advanced Experimental Course.