| 1001-2 |
First-Year Development Course (0.5 each) |
Singleton and Staff |
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Required of all first-year students in School of Business. This two-semester course is designed to enhance students' education and begin preparation for business careers. The course meets periodically during the semester. Course fee. Restricted to students in the first year of enrollment in School of Business. |
| 1101 |
Organizational Behavior (3) |
Bailey, Hill |
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Introduction to concepts of psychology and the social dynamics that characterize organizations. Decision making, motivation, attitudes, teamwork, power, and leadership. An experiential laboratory component uses case discussions and exercises to illustrate applications of theory and concepts. Restricted to School of Business freshmen. (Fall and spring) |
| 2003 |
Analysis of Business Issues (3) |
Staff |
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Restricted to School of Business students in their sophomore year. Introduction to common language and analytic techniques. Business concepts and information resources are introduced through case analysis focusing on written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills. |
| 2101 |
Management, Organizations, and Society (1.5) |
Staff |
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Introduction to the manager and the management process in the context of organizations and society. Focus on effective management of the corporation in a changing society. (Fall and spring) |
| 2201 |
International Financial Environment (1.5) |
Rehman, Yang, Click |
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Assessment of international economic and financial environments as they affect international corporate activity. Conceptual issues and current developments in the international financial environment, including an overview of international economic systems, international financial systems, and global financial markets. Prerequisite: Econ 1012. (Fall and spring) |
| 2301 |
Management Information Systems Technology (3) |
Granger, Duan, Zhou, Dasgupta |
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An introduction to data and information processing concepts and systems viewed from a contemporary management perspective. Emphasis on uses and applications as well as emerging managerial issues with the potential to reshape the form and function of information systems. Lab required. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. (Fall and spring) |
| 3001 |
Career Management Strategies (1) |
Singleton and Staff |
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Restricted to School of Business students in their junior year. The career development process, including job search strategies and formulation of a career management plan, with practice in producing a resume and interviewing for a position. |
| 3101 |
Human Resource Management (3) |
McHugh, Jensen |
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Global and strategic implications of human capital policies and practices, including human resource planning, recruitment, selection, training, development, compensation, and collective bargaining. Prerequisite: Econ 1012. (Fall, spring, and summer) |
| 3102 |
Business and Government Relations (3) |
Griffin, Rivera, Beales, Starik |
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Economic and legal environment of business enterprise; social and political influences; contemporary problems and issues. Restricted to juniors and seniors in the B.B.A., B.Accy., and SEAS business concentration programs. (Fall and spring) |
| 3401 |
Basic Marketing Management (3) |
Achrol, Liebrenz-Himes, Krasnikov |
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Consumer and organizational buying behavior. Strategic marketing processes (market research, segmentation, targeting, positioning, and relationship-building). Product development and brand management, valuation and pricing, channel and logistics management, integrated marketing communications, e-commerce. Prerequisite: Econ 1012; Stat 1051 or 1053. (Fall, spring, and summer) |
| 3501 |
Financial Management and Markets (3) |
Klock, Jostova |
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Introduction to financial markets, investment analysis, and financial management. Financial analysis, risk management, working capital management, capital budgeting, financial structure, cost of capital, and dividend policy. Prerequisite: Accy 2001; Econ 1012; Math 1051, 1252; Stat 1051 or 1053. (Fall and spring) |
| 3601 |
Operations Management (3) |
Perry, Bagchi, White, Matta |
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Production planning concepts and analytical tools. Designing and managing production processes: facilities, equipment, process control systems. Design issues, demand forecasting, material planning, acquisition techniques. Managing the factory floor: scheduling, total quality management, continuous improvement concepts and methods. Prerequisite: Stat 1051. (Fall and spring) |
| 4101 |
Business Law and Ethics (3) |
Fort |
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Overview of the American legal system and related ethical issues with reference to business law and the Universal Commercial Code. Key legal concepts such as contracts and torts. The role of courts: regulation, litigation, and constitution issues. (Fall and spring) |
| 4801 |
Strategy Formulation and Implementation (3)
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Davis, Thurman, Cook, Starik, Burke, Teng |
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An integrative capstone course to develop skills in diagnosing organizational problems, formulating and selecting strategic alternatives, and recognizing problems inherent in strategy implementation. Restricted to seniors in the B.B.A., B.Accy., and SEAS business concentration programs.(Fall and spring) |
| 4900 |
Special Topics (1 to 3) |
Staff |
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Experimental offering; new course topics and teaching methods. |
| 4950 |
Internship (0) |
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School of Business undergraduates may register for this course when they wish to have an internship recorded on the transcript. The supervisor must verify that the internship has been completed for a minimum of six hours per week. An administrative fee is charged. May be repeated each semester if desired. |
| 4995 |
Independent Study (1 to 6) |
Staff |
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Assigned topics with interdisciplinary focus. Admission by prior permission of advisor. May be repeated once for credit but in a separate semester. |
