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Accounting (ACCT)

ACCT 205 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I

This course is an introduction to the financial accounting process: measuring, processing, interpreting, and using accounting information for business decision-making.

It examines the principles and methods of financing business organizations and evaluating internal control problems.

It discusses the concepts and analytical techniques applicable to identifying and solving financial management problems.

(3 credits)

ACCT 207 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II

This course examines the process of identification, measurement, accumulation, analysis, preparation, and interpretation.

This course also examines communication of financial information used by management to plan, evaluate, and control within an organization, and to assure appropriate use of and accountability for its resources.

The course introduces the student to the preparation of financial reports for non-managerial groups such as shareholders, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities.

(3 credits)

ACCT 312 TAXATION FOR INDIVIDUALS

This course is concerned with theory and problems of federal income taxes as applied to.

It examines the fundamental concepts of the federal income taxation statutes.

More specifically, it focuses on the U.S. Internal Revenue Code for individuals, and how lawyers and legal institutions have interpreted the statute over time.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: ACCT 205, ACCT 207

ACCT 313 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I

This course is an in-depth study of financial accounting principles and recording procedures.

It includes the evaluation and preparation of financial statements, including the statements of income and retained earnings, and the balance sheet.

It covers the analysis of financial statement components, issues of valuation and form.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: ACCT 205

ACCT 314 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II

This course is an in-depth study of accounting procedures and systems related to a firm’s financial structure and the issuing and evaluation of corporate securities.

It examines the more detailed aspects of the firm’s income statement, such as earnings per share and its presentation to the firm’s income statement, the preparation of cash flow statements, and the analysis of financial statements.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: ACCT 313

ACCT 411 INCOME TAXATION

This course is concerned with theory and problems of federal income taxes as applied to individuals and corporations.

It examines the fundamental concepts of the federal income taxation stature.

More specifically, it focuses on the U.S. Internal Revenue Code for individuals, and how lawyers and legal institutions have interpreted the statute over time.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: ACCT 205

ACCT 412 COST ACCOUNTING

This course examines how managerial accounting information is utilized within an organization for planning, control, motivation, and decision-making.

It focuses on:

  • Accumulation of costs within organizations
  • Use of costs for planning and control
  • Cost allocation
  • Identification of relevant costs for decision-making

It examines various cost accounting systems, including job, prices, and standard cost systems and budgeting techniques.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ACCT 205, 207

ACCT 413 TAXATION FOR BUSINESS ENTITIES

Theory and problems of federal income taxes as applied to different business entities, such as partnerships and corporations.

It examines the fundamental concepts of the federal income taxation statutes and various tax strategies implemented by businesses.

More specifically, it focuses on the U.S. Internal Revenue Code for businesses and how lawyers and legal institutions have interpreted the statute over time.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: 60 credits of coursework. ACCT 312

ACCT 450 AUDITING THEORY AND PRACTICE

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of auditing, including:

  • Planning an audit
  • Gathering evidence
  • Testing internal controls and account balances
  • Audit sampling
  • Creation of audit work papers
  • Audit reports

It provides practical experience using computer-assisted audit techniques and examines the ethical conduct and liability of auditors.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ACCT 313, 314

ACCT 451 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING

This course reviews the complete accounting cycle learned in basic accounting. The course deals with specialized topics associated with the work of an accountant.

They include:

  • Uncollectible accounts
  • Handling of plant assets
  • Promissory notes
  • Deferrals and accruals
  • Accounting control systems

It also introduces techniques used in the interpretation of financial statements and trends in the financial statements of firms which are not always readily available from financial statements.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ACCT 313, 314

ACCT 460 ACCOUNTING RESEARCH

This course introduces students to research of current issues in accounting using various online databases.

Special emphasis is placed on:

  • Research techniques using the Financial Accounting Research System (FARS) database
  • Research resources from the Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Research resources from the Financial Accounting Standards Board
  • Research resources from the International Accounting Standards Board

The course prepares students for the new computerized format of the uniform CPA examination.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: 90 credits of coursework, including ACCT 313, 314, 412, 451

ACCT 475 ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP

The internship offers students the opportunity to apply accounting theory and concepts in the actual workplace.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ACCT 313, 314

Business (BUSN)

BUSN 105 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (C)*

This is a course in management designed as part of the Undergraduate College’s Core curriculum.

It is an introduction to the principles of business management: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling of businesses.

The course combines the traditional management process approach with contemporary systems and behavioral approaches.

(3 credits)

BUSN 106 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (C)*

This is a course in marketing designed as part of the Undergraduate College’s Core Curriculum.

The course is a study of the basic principles and concepts in the marketing process.

It covers the techniques of market research and the function of advertising in business operations.

It examines the role advertising plays in the economy.

It also considers the sociological and ethical aspects of current marketing and advertising practices.

(3 credits)

BUSN 110/ACCT 110 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS

This course is an introduction to the concepts and applications of business analytics.

Most companies today collect an overwhelming amount of data.

Businesses are increasingly using data analytics to understand, interpret, and manage their business operations.

This course covers how to analyze, summarize, and visually communicate information included in databases.

This course provides students with an analytical toolset that enables them to address data-driven business problems.

The course features case studies and hands-on approaches to demonstrate the analytics concepts and techniques used in the business world.

(3 credits)

Note: Accounting Majors (and Minors) should be registered for ACCT 110 as a cross-listed course.

BUSN 210 INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MANAGEMENT

This course introduces the student to the scope and breadth of the sports industry, and analyzes the management strategies required of a sports business professional.

It explores the history of sports management and explains how economic, technological and legal factors have changed the industry from a recreation-based activity to one of the largest revenue-generating sectors in the United States and the world.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 105

BUSN 211 SPORTS MARKETING AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

This course is an application of marketing principles and concepts in the sports industry.

Topics include historical trends and the evolution of sponsorship marketing, current sponsorship programs and trends, media and sponsorship, sales materials development and creation, and sponsorship sales strategies and tactics.

Additional topics include program servicing and retention strategies, strategies to guide corporate sponsorships, and program measurement and evaluation.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 106

BUSN 240 INTRODUCTION TO UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE POLICY AND SYSTEMS

This course introduces students to the historical development, structure, policy, operation, and current and future directions of the major components of the American health care delivery system.

It examines the ways in which health care services are organized and delivered.

It explores the influences that impact health care public policy decisions.

It examines factors that determine the allocation of health care resources and the establishment of priorities.

It also explores the relationship between health care costs and measurable benefits.

(3 credits)

BUSN 250 HEALTHCARE MARKETING

This course introduces the student to the healthcare marketing field.

Healthcare has not only come of age; it has also risen to a new level of prominence.

Increased competition has driven healthcare providers (HCP) to better understand the market in which they operate, their customers, their patients and their customers’ motivations.

Marketing is now a recognized and established function in many healthcare organizations.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 106, 240

BUSN 300 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Business and econometric modeling techniques are examined through the use of Windows-based microcomputer spreadsheet construction and analysis.

Emphasis is placed upon practical application in the business environment.

Topics include:

  • Inventory simulation
  • Capital budgeting
  • Decision analysis
  • Break-even analysis
  • Database management and record keeping
  • Single and multiple linear regression analysis

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: MATH 102, 119

BUSN 2XX INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

This course covers the foundations of entrepreneurship, including idea generation, market analysis, business plan development, and financing.

It challenges students to apply entrepreneurial thinking and prepare a compelling business plan.

(3 credits)

BUSN 301 BUSINESS LAW I

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, terminology, and principles of the American legal system.

Topics include:

  • Civil dispute resolution
  • Constitutional law
  • Administrative law
  • Criminal law
  • Intentional torts
  • Negligence
  • Introduction to contracts
  • Mutual assent
  • Illegal bargains
  • Contracts in writing
  • Contract remedies
  • Performance
  • Breach and discharge

(3 credits)

BUSN 302 BUSINESS LAW II

This course is an overview of commercial law with emphasis on the law of contracts, sales, property, partnerships and corporations, commercial paper, secured transactions, bankruptcy and protection of intellectual property.

(3 credits)

BUSN 303 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS I

This course is a survey of computer information systems and how they relate to administration and management in the modern business organization.

Topics include:

  • Choosing the right system for the office environment
  • Site selection and preparation
  • Types of software and their applications
  • Integration of hardware and software
  • Networking techniques and theory
  • Centralized versus decentralized and networked information systems
  • Network topologies
  • Information location and retrieval through the Internet and the World Wide Web
  • Message exchange through email
  • Message privacy techniques incorporating public key/private key encryption
  • Emerging trends in information systems

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: MATH 102

BUSN 307 MARKETING MANAGEMENT

This course is an overview of current strategic planning processes used by marketing managers, such as sales promotion and publicity decisions, product-line strategies, and marketing.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 106

BUSN 309 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (WE)*

This course explores the major theories and applications that explain international business transactions and the institutions influencing those activities.

It studies:

  • The dynamics of international business–government relationships
  • The social, cultural, political, and regulatory environments within which international business transactions take place
  • Foreign exchange systems that facilitate or constrain international business transactions

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ACCT 105, BUSN 106, ECON 220, ECON 230, BUSN 317

BUSN 316 OPERATIONS: METHODS AND SYSTEMS

This course is a survey of frequently used stochastic and deterministic quantitative methodologies used in the management of business organizations and the allocation of scarce resources.

Topics and applications include:

  • Computer-based software tools for management decision-making
  • Linear programming with graphical and simplex solving
  • Transportation
  • Transshipment
  • Assignment
  • Network models
  • Project management techniques
  • Inventory theory
  • Simulation
  • Queuing
  • Forecasting
  • Decision theory

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: MATH 102, 119

BUSN 317 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, practices, terminologies, and theories of financial management.

It provides an overview of financial management as central to the operation of a business enterprise: planning the firm’s needs for funds, selecting the least costly source and allocating their use to maximize value of owner’s investment.

Topics include:

  • Measurement of the risk of financial assets
  • Ratio analysis of financial statements
  • Yield curves and rates of return

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: ACCT 205

BUSN 318 HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY

This course is an examination of the principles of personnel administration and processes of recruitment, placement, development, evaluation, compensation, and effective utilization of the firm’s human resources. Case studies are utilized.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 105

BUSN 322 SPORTS EVENT PRODUCTION AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT

This course explores major event preparation and planning in the sports industry.

The course discusses techniques for selecting and evaluating particular sites as well as techniques for forecasting demand and supply in specific markets.

Topics include:

  • The integrated development process of public and sports-specific arenas, stadiums, and sites
  • Sources of funding
  • Types of development, including nonprofit sponsorships
  • Partnerships
  • Organizational development, including volunteer staffing
  • Factors influencing success
  • Potential local obstacles

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 210

BUSN 340 HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

This course is an introduction to managing healthcare organizations in the United States.

Topics covered will include:

  • Tasks, education, roles, and values of health services managers in various settings
  • Control
  • Organization design
  • Professional integration, adaptation, and accountability

Students will develop an understanding of the terminology and basic concepts required for a successful career as a health professional, administrator, policy analyst or researcher.

Ultimately, this introductory case-based course will provide students with a broad base of knowledge from which to effectively pursue advanced coursework and professional interests in health policy and administration.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: BUSN 105, 240

BUSN 360 INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

This course explores creativity and innovation within businesses and startups, focusing on differentiating entrepreneurial types and applying design thinking.

(3 credits)

BUSN 376 ENTREPRENEURSHIP BUSINESS PLANNING AND GROWTH

This course moves beyond basic business planning to focus on achieving substantial growth, managing challenges during expansion, and developing growth management plans for high-potential ventures.

(3 credits)

BUSN 380 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

An understanding of the application of social media marketing theories, concepts, and practices as they relate to the management of the marketing function in a complex organization.

Emphasis will be on the managerial aspects of social media marketing plans, including analysis of the external environment.

A key element of the course will include the relationship of the “marketing mix” to strategic planning for the social media application.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 106

BUSN 400 BUSINESS STRATEGY (WE)*

This is a capstone course for seniors in the business program.

The course provides a framework for problem identification and strategy formation within organizations.

Emphasis will be placed on the interplay of judgment and decision making, the use of both qualitative and quantitative factors in policy formulation and execution and the impact of social and moral values.

The course provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply previously acquired knowledge in the areas of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and management.

Utilizes the case approach as well as readings from other disciplines.

(3 credits)

BUSN 401 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY

This course is a study of global political and economic relations, including the place of the United States in the world economy.

It explores the interconnectedness between the economic and political factors that have given shape to the current global economy.

The issues are discussed in historical perspective, highlighting the major theories that have been developed.

Some of the issues examined relate to global security, trade protectionism, international finance, economic and political integration, transnational corporations, the political economy of oil, and global poverty.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ECON 220, 230

BUSN 402 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (with Java)

This course introduces syntax, principles, and practices for object-oriented programming with java. Concentration is on single machine programming.

Topics include:

  • Java syntax
  • The concept of object-oriented programming
  • Java libraries
  • Multimedia programming
  • Data structures
  • Loops and algorithms
  • User-interface development

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 303

BUSN 403 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS II

Introduces the principles and practices for the system life-cycle phases of elaboration, construction, transition and production, focusing on the dimensions of analysis/design, programming and quality management.

Topics include:

  • Moving from the application model to a conceptual system model
  • Using semantic analysis
  • Type packages
  • Class and role diagrams
  • Dynamic effectuation models
  • Developing standards and tests for the system and its components
  • Implementing the system design
  • Final testing
  • Deployment and training

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 303

BUSN 404 MULTI-USER SYSTEMS

This course examines the essentials of multi-user information systems as used by business organizations.

Topics include:

  • Client-server operating systems
  • Multi-tier physical and logical architectures
  • Design and programming for multi-user systems
  • Multi-user databases using a SQL-compliant database
  • System administration
  • Server-side design and programming for web applications

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: BUSN 303, 402

BUSN 405 CORPORATE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

This is a second course in financial theory, this course examines problems, procedures, and concepts utilized in managing the assets and liabilities of the corporation.

Emphasizing analytical approaches and financial theory, the topics covered include:

  • Control of the firm’s financial structure
  • Capital budgeting
  • Risk analysis
  • Theory of valuation for corporate securities
  • Dividend policies
  • Long-term financing options

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 317

BUSN 406 INVESTMENTS

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles, tools and techniques of investing.

It examines asset allocation decisions, the portfolio management process, security market indexes, security valuation, and evaluation of portfolio performance.

The course provides a hands-on experience in the use and analysis of various types of investment information.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 317

BUSN 407 CAPITAL AND MONEY MARKETS

This course is analysis of the role of financial institutions and financial markets in the U.S. economy.

Emphasizing theoretical concepts and policy considerations, topics covered include:

  • Investment theory
  • Analysis and management of common stock and bonds
  • Derivative security analysis

The course provides a hands-on experience in the use and analysis of various types of investment information (3 credits).

Prerequisites: ECON 230

BUSN 408 LABOR RELATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

This course is a study of:

  • Issues and problems facing management in its relations with organized labor
  • Techniques of collective bargaining
  • Types of union agreements
  • Current trends in management-labor relations

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 105

BUSN 409 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

This course is a study of international marketing operations, including decision-making and policy formation.

Special problems involved in directing the flow of a company’s goods and services to consumers or users in more than one country.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 106

BUSN 410 SERVICES MARKETING

This course is a study of:

  • The specific marketing needs of the service sector
  • The unique nature of service marketing
  • Emerging theories for service marketing
  • Applicable management strategies being developed for a variety of service industries

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUSN 106

BUSN 413 FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

This course examines the essentials of the major types of financial information systems, including:

  • Accounting and back-office systems
  • Audit and compliance systems
  • Forecasting and valuation systems
  • Budget and planning systems
  • Risk management systems
  • Trading systems
  • Portfolio and loan management systems
  • Sales and marketing systems
  • E-commerce systems

The course examines the related issues of transactions-based systems, globalization considerations, and enterprise resource planning systems.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: BUSN 303, MATH 119, ACCT 205

BUSN 419/ECON 419 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of international business finance.

It discusses the global environment which a multinational corporation faces in the management of the finance function.

The major topics include:

  • The international monetary system
  • The balance of payments
  • Foreign exchange
  • Management of foreign exchange risk
  • Country risk analysis
  • The foreign investment decision process
  • Major theories of foreign investment
  • The role of international banks
  • Financing of international business operations through public and private non-bank financial institutions

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ECON 220, 230

BUSN 420 ADVANCED SPORTS BUSINESS STRATEGIES IN DEBATE

This is a capstone course for the sports management area of concentration.

It aims to tie all the elements and principles studied in the all the other courses in sports business.

Although the specific topics, emphases, and case studies may vary from term to term, the course seeks to impart a mastery and understanding of the structure and operation of sports organizations and their place in the national business landscape.

The course examines the essential foundations of the industry, including:

  • Labor
  • Agencies and representation
  • Customer and client development
  • Finance and accounting
  • Facility management and operation
  • New revenue opportunities
  • Media, including television and the Internet

Finally, it considers corporate America’s connection to sports through:

  • Sponsorships and marketing
  • Endorsements
  • Licensing

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: BUSN 210, 211

BUSN 440 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

This course is an introduction to the management of a health care organization’s finances, including the operation of its financial accounting system.

Topics include:

  • Evaluation of the organization’s financial situation using financial techniques and financial statements
  • Cash management
  • Credit analysis
  • Capital structure and capital budgeting
  • Funds management
  • Value analysis
  • Financial control

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: BUSN 105, 240

BUSN 434 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS

This course provides a comprehensive study of management activities in entrepreneurial ventures and small businesses, covering operations, human resources, technology, and risk.

(3 credits)

BUSN 460 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits)

Information to be added.

BUSN 470, 370 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS

This course is an in-depth investigation of an advanced topic in the field of business based on the interests of upper level majors and faculty members in the Department.

Detailed course descriptions will be available in the Department at the time of registration.

(3 credits)

BUSN 475, 375 INTERNSHIPS (3 credits)

Information to be added.

BUSN XXX AI FOR BUSINESS

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its applications across business functions.

Students will learn how AI supports data management, analysis, and visualization using tools such as databases and Excel, while exploring the strategic role of AI in business decision-making.

The course also examines the opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations associated with integrating AI into business operations.

(3 credits)

BUSN XXX DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DATA ETHICS

This course teaches students how to organize, store, and manage data using databases.

Students will also learn basic SQL commands to create and query databases and understand how to use data responsibly and ethically.

(3 credits)

BUSN XXX DATA VISUALIZATION FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS

This course introduces students to effectively display data to both discover and describe the information it contains.

This course provides best practices in the design of visual displays of data, the effective use of color, and chart type selection.

Using real data, this course teaches visualization principles and guidelines for gaining insights from data and conveying an impactful message to the students.

Students will use Microsoft Excel to demonstrate the techniques and best practices along with software packages such as Power BI and Tableau.

(3 credits)

BUSN XXX BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE: TOOLS AND CONCEPTS

This course introduces students with foundational concepts, methodologies, technologies, and tools used to collect, integrate, analyze, and present business data.

Students will explore the full business intelligence (BI) lifecycle—from data sourcing and warehousing to predictive modeling and executive dashboard creation.

The course emphasizes the practical application of BI tools for transforming business data into actionable insights, so that students can make informed business decisions.

(3 credits)

Cyber Security (CYS)

CYS I INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY

In today’s world, no one is safe from cyber-attacks, but everyone can be prepared.

This course will teach you how malicious actors use social skills and technology to facilitate cyber attacks and provide you with the tools and information you need to defend against those attacks.

Whether you pursue one of the many available jobs in cybersecurity or just want to secure your own privacy, you’ll learn how to make the Internet safer.

This online class has optional live sessions.

(3 credits)

CYS II CYBERCRIME AND GOVERNANCE

Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats companies face on a daily basis, and they are constantly looking for new hires to help protect them.

In this course, you will get a firsthand look at the methods used to commit cybercrimes.

You will also learn how governments detect, investigate, and stop these crimes, and become familiar with the laws and policies in place to deter cybercriminals.

This online class has optional live sessions.

(3 credits)

CYBER VII THE FUTURE OF CYBERSECURITY

Just as technology is constantly evolving, so too must cybersecurity to keep pace with changing trends.

In this class, you will learn about the changing landscape of cybersecurity, emerging technologies that are likely to be targeted, and new forms of cyber-attack being launched.

By the end of the course, you will be able to implement the most up-to-date practices in cybersecurity in order to protect against attacks.

This online class has optional live sessions.

(3 credits)

DAM II FOUNDATIONS OF DATA ANALYTICS

Foundations of Data Analytics II is based on UC Berkeley’s Data 8 class.

In an increasingly data-driven world, everyone should be able to understand the numbers that govern so much of our lives.

Students will learn the core concepts of inference, data analysis and computing by working with real economic, social and geographic data.

This course will also provide students with an introduction to the applications of Data Analytics in the workforce, with specific attention paid to the role of the Data Scientist or Analyst, and to the application of Big Data.

(3 credits)

DMC III SEARCH ENGINE ORGANIZATION (SEO) and SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING (SEM)

How do you find what you’re looking for on the internet? Chances are you turn to google or another search engine.

Companies use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to make sure you see them first every time you turn to a search engine.

By the end of this course you’ll learn how to optimize a website so that it shows up first on a search, and how to build search ads that will drive customers to your website.

(3 credits)

DMARK VI DIGITAL MARKETING ANALYSIS AND EXPERIMENTATION

Marketing professionals today have access to incredible amounts of data. The ability to use this data is what differentiates successful marketing efforts from failed ones.

This course will teach you how to analyze digital customer behavior data using a range of tools and use that data to test marketing hypothesis and improve customer acquisition.

This online class has optional live sessions.

(3 credits)

HADMN I INSIDE U.S. HEALTHCARE POLICY

What happens to your healthcare when policies change?

When a single regulation alters how you—or millions—receive treatment?

This course explores the real-life impact of healthcare policies—from state regulations to federal laws—on hospitals, patients, and the healthcare we depend on.

Whether you’re curious about the rules behind the scenes or gearing up for a career in healthcare, this class uncovers the system that affects every American’s health and wallet.

(3 credits)

HADMN II HEALTHCARE JUSTICE, LAW, & ETHICS

When is someone truly dead? Should an expensive cure be approved if a cheaper option exists? In an emergency, should resources go to neonatal or pediatric care?

From genetic engineering to rationing care, healthcare faces some of today’s toughest ethical, legal, and justice challenges.

As we work to ensure fairness and uphold patient rights, it’s an exciting time to engage with the tools, concepts, and frameworks that drive life-or-death decision-making.

(3 credits)

HADMN III DATA-DRIVEN HEALTHCARE: ANALYTICS, IT, AND AI

Imagine leveraging technology to empower doctors to make smarter, faster decisions: using analytics to uncover trends that can transform patient care.

Picture moving to a cloud system that saves a hospital millions—freeing up resources that could improve countless lives.

In this course, you’ll dive deep into the transformative power of AI, learn how to analyze healthcare data to drive outcomes, and understand the IT systems that keep everything running securely.

(3 credits)

Economics (ECON)

ECON 220 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (C)*

The course introduces the student to the basic economic principles and analytical techniques that are necessary to understand how the market economy functions and what market efficiency means.

It explains why the government intervenes and how such intervention affects the market.

It focuses on the study of the behavior of individual economic units, which include consumers, investors, business firms, workers, and other entities that play a role in the functioning of the economy.

The course examines how and why these units make economic decisions, and how they interact to form larger units — markets and industries.

As an introductory course, it is designed to equip the students with the basic tools of economic analysis that will help them understand better the world we live in.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: MATH 102

ECON 230 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (C)*

This is a course in economics designed as part of the Undergraduate College’s Core Curriculum.

This course examines the fundamental principles that govern the workings of the overall economy.

It covers topics such as:

  • Demand and supply analysis
  • National income accounting
  • Economic growth
  • Business cycles
  • Inflation
  • Unemployment
  • Fiscal and monetary policies
  • Introduction to international trade and exchange rate markets

It also explores various contemporary economic policy issues.

The course is designed for both Business and Economics majors/minors and non-majors, and fulfills the social science requirement in the core curriculum (3 credits).

ECON 304 INTERMEDIATE PRICE ANALYSIS

The course builds on the foundation of microeconomic principles and provides an in-depth coverage of the theoretical and empirical aspects of microeconomics.

It examines in detail the price mechanism, market structures, and market outcomes. The focus is on the application of microeconomic theories.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: MATH 119, ECON 220, 230

ECON 305 MONEY AND BANKING

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the monetary system of the United States, the principles of central banking, and the conduct of monetary policy.

The course also covers the essentials of financial markets and financial institutions.

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: ECON 230

ECON 306 INTERMEDIATE INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT THEORY

The course builds on the foundation of macroeconomic principles and provides an in-depth coverage of the theoretical and empirical aspects of macroeconomics.

The economic models of national income, unemployment, inflation, growth, and business cycles are discussed.

The emphasis is on the application of theory to the analysis of real macroeconomic issues.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: MATH 119, ECON 220, 230

ECON 336 INTERNATIONAL TRADE

This course examines the theoretical principles that govern international trade and explores the empirical evidence of patterns in world trade and the trade policies of industrial, developing, and emerging economies.

A focal point of discussion is the role of the United States in the international trading system.

The course complements many of the topics discussed in international finance and international business courses.

Topics covered include:

  • Theory of international trade
  • Public and private barriers to trade
  • Economic integration
  • International trade institutions

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ECON 220, 230

ECON 375 ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP I

An on-the-job, career-oriented experience enhances a student’s learning and is a valuable supplement to classroom instruction.

The internship provides a practical experience in a structured employment environment and is designed to expand on the learning experience and to integrate and reinforce skills and concepts learned in the classroom.

It is a three-credit course and admission is limited to students who have completed at least 60 hours of coursework.

Prior approval of the economics internship supervisor, the Department chair and the Director of the Oxley Integrated Advising Program are required before the internship is started.

(3 credits)

ECON 405 LABOR ECONOMICS

This course examines:

  • Theoretical developments in the study of labor markets
  • Empirical research on the changing roles of men and women in the contemporary economy
  • The allocation of time between household and labor market activities
  • Differences in occupations and earnings
  • Policies affecting paid work and family

Discussions also include recent developments in the labor market and their impact on women and men, discrimination in the labor market, and gender differences within and among countries.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ECON 220, 230

ECON 408 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

This course is an application of macroeconomic theory to the solution of business problems.

The integration of management and economics emphasizes the analysis of internal business procedures and alternative decision-making in such areas as pricing and allocation of resources. Case studies are utilized.

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ECON 220, 230

ECON 409 PUBLIC FINANCE

This course provides an introduction to the theoretical and empirical tools of public finance and budget analysis.

Discussions cover topics such as:

  • Externalities and public goods
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Federal, state, and local expenditures
  • Social insurance
  • Income redistribution
  • Welfare programs

(3 credits)

Prerequisite: ECON 220, ECON 230

ECON 460 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits)

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ECON 470, 370 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS (3 credits)

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ECON 475 ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP II

An on-the-job, career-oriented experience enhances a student’s learning and is a valuable supplement to classroom instruction.

The internship provides a practical experience in a structured employment environment and is designed to expand on the learning experience and to integrate and reinforce skills and concepts learned in the classroom.

A three-credit course, admission is limited to students who have completed at least 90 hours of coursework.

Prior approval of the economics internship supervisor, the Department Chair, and the Director for the Oxley Integrated Advising Program are required before the internship is started.

(3 credits)

Master of Science in Management (MSM)

MSM 601 MANAGING RISKS AND INTERNAL PROCESSES

This course examines information technology related business risk management and the methodology that includes risk identification, evaluation, and response.

The course describes the principles of information technology risk management, the responsibilities and accountability for information technology risk, how to build risk awareness, and how to communicate risk scenarios, business impact, and key risk indicators.

Included in the course is the opportunity to create a business focused, process oriented, and measurement driven risk response plan.

This course provides a solid foundation for identifying and managing risks through an established process which incorporates cross functional disciplines as well as the design and implementation of efficient but effective internal controls.

The course will address all five components of the COSO Framework for evaluating internal controls, namely:

  • The control environment
  • Risk assessment
  • Control activities
  • Information and communication
  • And ongoing monitoring activities.

The skills acquired in this course will enable students to assist businesses in identifying and mitigating critical risks.

(3 credits)

MSM 604 DATA ANALYTICS: ENHANCING BUSINESS INSIGHT & REPORTING

The course is an introduction to business analytics—it covers managerial statistical tools in descriptive analytics and predictive analytics, including regression.

Other topics covered include forecasting, risk analysis, simulation, data mining, and decision analysis.

This course provides students with:

  • Skills to communicate with analytics professionals to effectively use and interpret analytic models and results for making better business decisions
  • Fundamental concepts and tools needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics in organizations
  • Basic business analytics tools applied in a spreadsheet environment

Emphasis is placed on applications, concepts, and interpretation of results, rather than theory and calculations. Students use a computer software package for data analysis.

(3 credits)

MSM 605 FORENSIC ACCOUNTING: USE OF DATA ANALYTICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This course provides a solid foundation for building skills in forensic accounting techniques, including gathering, interpreting, and documenting evidence using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics (DA), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

Students examine the investigative techniques used by accountants to conduct forensic examinations as well as the common schemes and techniques used to all five components of the COSO Framework for evaluating internal controls, namely:

  • The control environment
  • Risk assessment
  • Control activities
  • Information and communication
  • And ongoing monitoring activities.

The skills acquired in this course will enable students to assist businesses in:

  • Detecting, investigating, documenting, and preventing fraud
  • Using audit software to analyze data, trends, and anomalies
  • Using forensic accounting tools and techniques to review detailed transactions and identify control weaknesses and potentially fraudulent activities
  • Applying IT general computer and application controls to prevent control weaknesses and mitigate risk
  • Applying auditing technologies, including Data Analytics/Visualization, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain
  • Using system risk monitoring processes and tools

The course also introduces the many professional opportunities available to forensic accountants.

Students enrolling in this graduate course should have a thorough understanding of the business transaction cycle and, at a minimum, a background in both financial accounting and auditing, obtained through either prior coursework or professional experience.

(3 credits)

MSM 607 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

Professionals in the business world are often required to perform an in-depth financial review and analysis of a company’s financial statements.

Independent study allows the student to explore a topic of interest under the close supervision of a faculty member.

The course will include directed readings, applied work, and performing a financial analysis of a company, including: trend analysis, fluctuation analysis, and ratio analysis.

This project will require students to review all available financial information for the company, including:

  • The 10-K
  • Annual reports
  • Stock market and company research
  • Industry research reports
  • News releases
  • Information available on the company’s website
  • Other SEC reports

Eventually, in this course, students have the opportunity to review, grasp, and learn the advanced tools such as various models on financial distress and earning manipulation prediction.

(3 credits)

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Writing Emphasis