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Is a work-experience opportunity with the purpose of expanding education by applying accumulated knowledge in business administration. The availability of internships is limited to upper-level students, normally juniors and seniors with a 3.0 quality point average. Students are approved individually by the academic department. A contract can be obtained from the Career Services Office. Internships count as general electives.
Business senior standing and permission of chairman. Internships must be preapproved.
examines the main concerns in human resource management in terms of policies and procedures. Among the topics that are presented are work force administration, human resource management system, meeting human resource requirements, developing sound employment policies and practices, creating a productive work environment, and providing compensation and security. Emphasis is placed on the review of the legal framework impacting the field of human resources.
This course provides an understanding of those managerial concepts and quantitative tools required in the design, operation, and control of production systems and provides an introductory approach to the complex processes in supply chain management. Considering supply and demand, the components of the supply chain are explored, including the linkages between operations and logistics. The general analytical tools required in supply chain management will be explored in relationship to forecasting, capacity management, project management, sales and operations planning, materials requirements, quality control, production planning, inventory control, distribution, and order fulfillment. Global and domestic challenges in supply chain coordination are examined.
Focuses on the principles and practices of financing the corporate form of business. Students will learn how to analyze corporate financial needs and gain an understanding of the methods of capital formation.
studies the management of one's money as well as saving and investing in concurrence with the economic environment. This course develops financial planning skills by encompassing budgeting, banking, insurance, mortgages, investments, retirement, taxes, and estate planning. As a capstone, these skills will contribute to the development of a personal financial plan for each student at the end of the course.
Explores the relationship between the business firm and its social responsibilities to both the public and private sectors. Among the concerns presented are strategic management and social responsiveness, human investment, consumer welfare, ecology, corporate governances, and multi nationals.
Senior standing
Provides an overview and basic application of marketing research methods. The course presents the types of qualitative and quantitative research design, sampling, data collection and analysis techniques and the interpretation of results to support effective decision making
This course examines the public economy within a framework of institutional economics, focusing on collective activity, property rights, the role of public entrepreneurship, and the fiscal process. In addition to addressing the theory of the public economy, students will study cases highlighting budgetary and financial management tools applicable to governmental settings.
Examines the basic principles of retail store management, sales promotion, store location, selection and training of personnel, handling of merchandise, budgeting, control, and selling techniques.
Presents an overview of issues encountered by enterprises as they establish and maintain linkups with end users of their products and services. Screening international marketing opportunities, analyzing buyers in different cultural and political contexts, conducting research, and sustaining flows of product, two-way information, and customer service are crucial in today's global marketing environment. Strategies, control relationships, and key functions performed are considered.
Students are expected to make marketing decisions and compete with other teams to achieve superior performance in terms of market share, profitability and stock price in a web-based marketing simulation. In addition, the course will require students to analyze, report, and present on several marketing-oriented business cases. The course aims to integrate both strategic and tactical marketing considerations.
To succeed, managers must develop the resources and capabilities needed to gain and sustain advantage in competitive markets. This course introduces the concept of strategic management through case analyses and considers the basic direction and goals of an organization, the environment (social, political, technological, economic and global factors), industry and market structure, and organizational strengths and weaknesses. The emphasis is on the development and successful implementation of strategy in different types of firms across industries. This capstone course requires development of a strategic plan as a demonstration of mastery.
Notes
Additional course fee applies.
Continues the study of capital formation with an emphasis on management problems related to corporate structure, cost of capital, and short-term financial planning and management, including cash, liquidity, credit, and inventory management.
In this course, finance students consider in depth a specific topic or area of finance such as portfolio analysis, options and futures markets, financial policy, cost control and analysis, financial reporting issues, principles of insurance, or other current financial problems/topics. This course can be taken more than once since its content will vary.
Permission of department
Is required of all students majoring in business administration. Guidance and supervision on individual research work will be provided by members of the department. For a description of the economics courses, see the catalog section designated for economics.