Business Administration (B.A.)
This undergraduate program is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Faculty
Diana Watts, Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Program Chair)
Cristina Parsons, Associate Professor of Economics
Description
The Business Administration Program is intended to prepare students for the study and practice in 21st century organizations through analysis of business organizations, social institutions, and human behavior. In addition, the degree program provides an overview of current management theories and core functional expertise. Premised upon the complexity of the current business environment, four themes are emphasized and integrated across the curriculum. These include a.) globalization, b.) systems thinking, c.) socially responsible behavior, and d.) preparation for a diverse workplace experience. In keeping with Trinity values, students will be encouraged to assess and develop their own leadership potential. This curriculum supports both a major and a minor degree.
The Business Program is based on a cumulative four-year program. In addition to the General Education requirements, students, during their two years, may begin introductory survey courses in business, management, organizational behavior, leadership, and economic theories. During years three and four, students will focus on specialized topics including strategy, change, globalization, business/government/society relations, culture, and ethics. To complete the major/minor, students will select a concentration in either Global Business or General Business, choosing electives that, in addition to BADM courses, may be drawn from related disciplines. This breadth requirement is intended to emphasize the significance of the liberal arts foundation for the study and practice of business. Given the emphasis on critical thinking, writing, and presentation, this degree is intended to prepare the student for a range of potential career paths, including business, non-profit, and public organizations as well as the pursuit of a graduate degree.
Students who have completed the Business degree (B.A.) should be prepared to:
a) Discuss and apply foundational concepts of organization and management theories towards analysis of business and organizational dynamics;
b) Express understanding of a systemic perspective to the discussion of business organization including a global orientation;
c) Demonstrate critical thinking and writing with conclusions based on the application of theory to empirical observation;
d) Engage in self-monitoring and reflection as the basis for developing leadership capabilities;
e) Identify with the growing diversity and complexity that are the hallmarks of organizational life.
In addition, it is highly recommended that students complete a period of study abroad and/or an internship during their junior year. A minor in Economics, Political Science, International Affairs, Communication, Psychology, or Sociology will substantially strengthen the degree program. Students are strongly advised to continue foreign language studies beyond the minimum two-year requirement.
Major Requirements
Required Courses:
Major Requirements (45 credits)
Minor Requirements (18 credits)
The Business Administration Program in the College of Arts and Sciences offers a major and a minor based on completion of the following coursework.
Successful completion of all three foundational courses is required before advancing to the 200-level courses.
BADM 101 Introduction to BusinessThis course provides students with an overview of the core functions and operations of business organizations. Topics discussed include forms of business ownership, research and development, marketing, finance, accounting, production, materials management, and human resource management. Formerly BUA 105 Introduction to Business.
3 credits
BADM 110 Foundations of ManagementFoundations of Management would provide an overview of key concepts and practices in the field of management and organization. Topics would include structure and design, decision making, goals and effectiveness, culture and performance measures. Th is course would introduce students to a broad range of the basics of management preparing them for more specialized courses in the business program.
3 credits
General Education Applications Area: Leadership
ECON 100 Principles of EconomicsIntroduces the basic principles of economics to students with no prior economic training and provides foundational skills for Economics 101 and Economics 102.
3 credits
General Education Requirement: Knowledge and Inquiry (co-curricular)
Students completing a major in Business must complete all of the following core courses. Students completing a minior in Business Adminsitration must enroll in one of the BADM courses:
BADM 226 Organizational BehaviorThis course will provide an overview of selective OB theories relevant to the practice of management and decision making. Issues will include motivation and morale, perception, job satisfaction and quality of work /life and change management. The course work will consist of discussion, role play, case studies and practitioners presentations.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 101 or BADM 110 or EXSC 321 (exercise science students only) or by Permission of Instructor
BADM 236 Theories of LeadershipThis course will survey significant leadership theories, discuss current leadership issues (ethics, motivation, conflict) and relate theory to practice through case discussion.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 101 or BADM 110, or EXSC 321 (exercise science students only) or by Permission of Instructor
BADM 328 Business, Government, and SocietyThis course provides an introductory examination primarily of macroeconomic theory and policy. Its purpose is to assist non-economists in dealing with real world economic issues. The course deals with such topics as eco nomic growth, money and taxes, the balance of payments, exchange rates, international trade, business cycles, and financial markets.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or BADM 350 Understanding Global InstitutionsThe purpose of this course is to provide a foundation to both understand and analyze the key global institutional structures that shape our daily behavior(s). To do this, we will ""unpack"" ideas such as markets/ consumption/ organizational behavior as well system, structure and recent thinking about sustainability. Our discussions will be multi-disciplinary, drawing on economics, sociology, political science and organizational science. We will move from the events of everyday living to the ""big picture"" thinking of global institutions.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 210; BADM 307; BADM 320 or POI.
BADM 426 Managing ChangeCourse Description: This course consolidates concepts of organizational theory, organizational behavior and models of change. It is intended to provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their analytic abilities applied to fundamental issues of organizing and leading in a complex environment.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BADM 226
BADM 499 Senior SeminarIntegrates the functional areas of business, international business, and professional ethics, with a strong emphasis on the synthesis of knowledge and skills gained throughout the business administration curriculum and on understanding the impact of strategic decisions upon the performance of organizations. The course relies heavily on case study analyses and assists in preparing students for entry into the business world or graduate studies. Fomerly BUA 480 Senior Seminar.
3 credits
Prerequisites: All functional core courses.
PHIL 253 Business and Professional EthicsThis course engages the students in an analysis of cases in business and other professions that appear to present a conflict between the demands of institutional practices and the demands of morality. The course presents a Kantian theory of e thics and investigates the cases within the framework of this theory. Formerly PHI 213 Applied Ethics II: Business and Professional Ethics.
3 credits
Core Area III: Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Gen Ed Values and Beliefs
Students completing a major in Business must enroll in both of the following courses:
ECON 101 Introduction to MicroeconomicsIntroduces principles of microeconomics and their applications. Topics include supply and demand, operation of markets, consumer and enterprise behavior, competition and monopoly, and microeconomic policy. Formerly ECO 122 Principles of Economics I.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 100 and Either MATH 105, MATH 109, or Math 123
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
ECON 102 Introduction to MacroeconomicsIntroduces principles of macroeconomics and their applications. Topics include national income, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. The role of policy in affecting macroeconomic outcomes is examined in detail. Formerly ECO 121 Principles of Economics II.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and either MATH 105, MATH 109 or MATH 123
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
CONCENTRATION:
Students may choose to focus in one of two areas: a) General Business or b) Global Leadership. Majors will select five courses, with two from BADM course offerings, to demonstrate this focus. For a business minor, select two courses to demonstrate this area focus with one course from BADM course offerings. An elective course may be substituted at the equivalent level with the approval of the department chair.
GENERAL BUSINESS
BADM 210 Is Globalization Good?This course takes a systems approach to understanding and analyzing the complex forces that result in globalization. Students will explore competing definitions/concepts that are used to support as well as critique the consequences of increased global forces in economic, cultural and social terms. The material for this course will be drawn from current topical readings as well as analytic journals. (Note: Although the implications for global business will be discussed, this is not the primary focus of the course discussion. This course will be open to all students who have completed degree hours for sophomore status.)
3 credits
BADM 221 Financial AccountingIntroduces the concepts and techniques of financial accounting as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASBE). Students study and understand balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and journals and ledgers, and how to prepare them. Accounting concepts such as revenue recognition, asset measurement, alternative inventory valuation methods, intangible assets, present value, stockholders equity, and liabilities and interest are also studied. Students come away from the course with an understanding of the importance of accounting in business decision-making. Formerly ACC 235.
3 credits
BADM 223 Managerial AccountingProvides a comprehensive introduction to managerial accounting for business managers, focusing on the principles and practice utilizing realistic business cases. Course emphasizes not the preparer's mode but rather the managerial interpretation and implementation of the work of professional accountants in order to facilitate wise and logical business decision-making. Course stresses basic concepts and the intuitive organizing principles evident in the three primary business management activities: financing, investing, and operating. Topics include process costing, manufacturing costs, cost terms (fixed v. variable, direct v. indirect, and product v. period costs), cost-volume-profit analysis, capital budgeting, and standard costs and variance analysis. Formerly ACC 236 Managerial Accounting and ACC 246 Principles of Accounting II.
Prerequisite BADM 211 Financial Accounting
3 credits
BADM 231 Theory and Practice of MarketingAddresses the principles and processes in the marketing of consumer goods and services and the organizational and environmental variables that have to be managed in order to be successful. Course materials focus on the essential components of the marketing mix, including product development, distribution, pricing policies, and promotional strategies. Formerly MKT 221 Theory and Practice of Marketing.
3 credits
BADM 240 People ManagementThis course will provide the student with an introduction to managing the organization's primary competitive resource, namely, people. In addition, to the operational issues (recruitment, selection, development and retention) emphasis will be placed on key ethical and social issues of diversity, work-life balance, and development of CSR norms/codes within organizations.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 225
BADM 255 Human Resource ManagementThis course will provide an overview of key models of the HR functions placed within the decision making setting of complex organizations
3 credits
BADM 307 International BusinessThis course examines the interdependence of the economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural issues facing multinational organizations. Students gain an understanding of international trade, cross-cultural management issues, strategic planning, internation al marketing, and financial markets. Trade blocs such as NAFTA and the European Union are examined to assess their impact on U.S. organizations and the economy. Formerly BUA 337 International Business Management.
3 credits
BADM 325 Business Financial ManagementIntroduces the theory and practice of business financial management. Discusses the techniques of financial management such as discounted cash flow, financial statement analysis, cost of capital, capital budgeting and leverage. Capital market theory and functions of capital markets are also examined. Formerly BUA 324 Business Financial Management.
3 credits
Prerequisite: BADM 223
BADM 326 Developing Leadership: Essential Competencies for 21st Century OrganizationsThis course will combine an overview of current leadership models with an emphasis on the competencies required for effective practice in complex organizations. Role pla y, simulation and in-class discussion with current leaders will provide the context for this course.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 110, BADM 226, BADM 236 or Permission of Instructor.
BADM 329 Business PracticumCourse Description: This course is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to integrate and apply conceptual models derived from the foundational curriculum to practical organizational settings.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BADM 226, BADM 236
BADM 491 InternshipAllows students to pursue an internship under the direction of a faculty member and an off-site supervisor. Formerly BUA 488 Internship.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
COM 385 Organizational Communication
COM 450 Women In OrganizationsFocuses on the dynamic relationship among gender, power, race, sexuality and class in women's organizational lives. Provides an in-depth exploration of critical feminist theory and research in organizational communication. Emphasis is on the perspectives of diverse women in multiple contexts. Topics include Women in Leadership, Sexual Harassment and Feminist Organizational Theory.
3 credits
FLC Seminar II
COM 482 LeadershipExplores the dynamics of communication, leadership, power and authority in organizations. The course provides an overview of traditional and contemporary approaches to leadership. Topics include: cross-cultural communication and leadership, charismatic and transformational leadership, followership, power and organizational politics.
General Education Requirements: Applications (Leadership Area)
3 credits
ECON 351 International TradeExamines the economic theory of international trade. Topics include theories on why countries engage in trade; tools of trade policy; reasons for trade restrictions; economic effects of regional trading blocs, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Community. Formerly ECO 270 International Economics.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor
FLC Area V
ECON 353 International FinanceExamines the economic theory of global financial macroeconomics. The course describes and analyzes the determinants of exchange rates, trade balances, and capital flows. The role of policy in affecting output levels, price levels, and interest rates in different countries is examined in detail. Past and present international monetary arrangements are examined. Formerly ECO 371 International Finance.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor
HIS 250 Contemporary World HistoryContemporary World History examines major forces that have shaped the world since 1945, including nationalism, revolution, democratization, globalization, ethnic and racial conflict, and technological transformation and the information revolution.
3 credits
POLS 241 Introduction to International RelationsOffers an introduction to the theories, actors, arenas, and techniques of international politics. The course examines case studies on issues of current international importance. Formerly PSC 312 Introduction to International Relations.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
POLS 341 International Law and OrganizationsExamines the development and current status of international law as the legal framework for international conflict and cooperation, as an academic discipline, and as a practical procedure. Looks at international organizations as conflict managers and functional mechanisms. Formerly PSC 318 International Law and Organization.
3 credits
PSYC 211 Social PsychologyStudies the individual interacting in a social context. Theories of attitude formation and change, social perception, and small group behavior are examined, as well as current theories, research, and methodology. Formerly PSY 255 Social Psychology.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor
SOCY 321 Inequality and SocietyExamines classical and contemporary theories of social stratification. Are we all created equal? Can we become equal? Particular emphasis is on the American class structure, its impact on social institutions, and the importance of gender and race as factors contributing to inequality in society. Formerly SOC 378 Inequality and Society.
3 credits
Prerequisites: SOCY 100
GLOBAL BUSINESS
BADM 210 Is Globalization Good?This course takes a systems approach to understanding and analyzing the complex forces that result in globalization. Students will explore competing definitions/concepts that are used to support as well as critique the consequences of increased global forces in economic, cultural and social terms. The material for this course will be drawn from current topical readings as well as analytic journals. (Note: Although the implications for global business will be discussed, this is not the primary focus of the course discussion. This course will be open to all students who have completed degree hours for sophomore status.)
3 credits
BADM 307 International BusinessThis course examines the interdependence of the economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural issues facing multinational organizations. Students gain an understanding of international trade, cross-cultural management issues, strategic planning, internation al marketing, and financial markets. Trade blocs such as NAFTA and the European Union are examined to assess their impact on U.S. organizations and the economy. Formerly BUA 337 International Business Management.
3 credits
BADM 320 International Management Global LeadershipThis course provides a foundation to understand and analyze the central management issues of 21st century global business organizations. These include social responsibility, ethical dilemmas, multiculturalism in the workplace as well as strategic positioning.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 110, BADM 226; or BADM 236
BADM 329 Business PracticumCourse Description: This course is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to integrate and apply conceptual models derived from the foundational curriculum to practical organizational settings.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BADM 226, BADM 236
BADM 350 Understanding Global InstitutionsThe purpose of this course is to provide a foundation to both understand and analyze the key global institutional structures that shape our daily behavior(s). To do this, we will ""unpack"" ideas such as markets/ consumption/ organizational behavior as well system, structure and recent thinking about sustainability. Our discussions will be multi-disciplinary, drawing on economics, sociology, political science and organizational science. We will move from the events of everyday living to the ""big picture"" thinking of global institutions.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 210; BADM 307; BADM 320 or POI.
BADM 352 Managing a Diverse WorkforeThis course explores the increasing diversity in today's workforce. Today's workplaces require a multi-cultural climate in which all members of an organization are supported, valued, and allowed to actualize their potential. Topics include the benefits of diversity across race, gender, and age; the behaviors that block organizational and individual effectiveness in a diverse workplace; and effects of diversity on managers. This course utilizes case studies, readings and activities to help students learn effective problem solving strategies.
3 credits
BADM 491 InternshipAllows students to pursue an internship under the direction of a faculty member and an off-site supervisor. Formerly BUA 488 Internship.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
COM 225 Intercultural CommunicationApplies basic principles of intercultural communication to the analysis of specific situations involving cultural differences. Emphasis is on the influence of culture on the communication process, including differences in values, assumptions, and communication. Models of intercultural communication analysis are developed and applied to issues dealing with relations between a dominant society and subcultures, social change, and international relations.
3 credits
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
COM 482 LeadershipExplores the dynamics of communication, leadership, power and authority in organizations. The course provides an overview of traditional and contemporary approaches to leadership. Topics include: cross-cultural communication and leadership, charismatic and transformational leadership, followership, power and organizational politics.
General Education Requirements: Applications (Leadership Area)
3 credits
ECON 253 Issues in Economic DevelopmentExamines economic problems of developing countries, with an emphasis on the role of policy. Compares economic performance across both developing and developed countries. Formerly ECO 280 Issues in Economic Development.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor
FLC Area V
ECON 351 International TradeExamines the economic theory of international trade. Topics include theories on why countries engage in trade; tools of trade policy; reasons for trade restrictions; economic effects of regional trading blocs, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Community. Formerly ECO 270 International Economics.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor
FLC Area V
ECON 353 International FinanceExamines the economic theory of global financial macroeconomics. The course describes and analyzes the determinants of exchange rates, trade balances, and capital flows. The role of policy in affecting output levels, price levels, and interest rates in different countries is examined in detail. Past and present international monetary arrangements are examined. Formerly ECO 371 International Finance.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor
HIS 250 Contemporary World HistoryContemporary World History examines major forces that have shaped the world since 1945, including nationalism, revolution, democratization, globalization, ethnic and racial conflict, and technological transformation and the information revolution.
3 credits
HIS 255 Contemporary History of the Third WorldLooks at the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. After first examining the factors that created the global imperial order at the end of the 19th century, the course traces the rise of nationalism, the impact of the world wars, the process of decolonization, and the challenge of nation building in an age of global politics.
3 credits
INT 407 Human Rights in the AmericasFocuses on domestic violence and its relationship to social violence, seeking to raise awareness and calling for leadership within families and communities as they constitute the cradle of respect for the rights of children and women and where the protection of those rights are born. Offers a basic multidisciplinary perspective from educators, economists, international organizations, legislators and policy-makers, as well as from popular writers of fiction. A program of guest speakers will be an integral part of the course.
3 credits
General Education Requirements: Capstone Seminar
POLS 231 Introduction to Comparative PoliticsOffers an introduction to the major concepts and analytical frameworks of the sub-field. While it is designed as the appropriate first course in comparative politics, its theoretical focus makes it appropriate for more advanced students as well. Formerly PSC 200 Introduction to Comparative Politics.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
POLS 241 Introduction to International RelationsOffers an introduction to the theories, actors, arenas, and techniques of international politics. The course examines case studies on issues of current international importance. Formerly PSC 312 Introduction to International Relations.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
POLS 341 International Law and OrganizationsExamines the development and current status of international law as the legal framework for international conflict and cooperation, as an academic discipline, and as a practical procedure. Looks at international organizations as conflict managers and functional mechanisms. Formerly PSC 318 International Law and Organization.
3 credits
POLS 431 Seminar in Comparative Politics and International RelationsIdentifies methods and arenas of comparative and international politics of current concern. A case study approach is used extensively. Formerly PSC 412 Seminar in Comparative Politics and International Relations.
4 credits
PSYC 211 Social PsychologyStudies the individual interacting in a social context. Theories of attitude formation and change, social perception, and small group behavior are examined, as well as current theories, research, and methodology. Formerly PSY 255 Social Psychology.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor
RST 290 Religions of the WorldSurveys the history of the great religious traditions of the world -- Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam. Special emphases will be given to the belief systems, ceremonies, and structures of these traditions as they explore the quest for ultimate meaning.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Values and Beliefs Area
FLC Area III
Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society
SOCY 231 International MigrationSurveys key issues in international migration. Provides basic information about issues such as the intersection and implications of international migration and race/ethnicity within the destination, the brain drain, the socioeconomic adaptation of immigrants, transnationalism, the economic and cultural impacts of international migration, and the trafficking and exploitation of women and children, among others. Formerly SOC 259 International Migration.
SOCY 321 Inequality and SocietyExamines classical and contemporary theories of social stratification. Are we all created equal? Can we become equal? Particular emphasis is on the American class structure, its impact on social institutions, and the importance of gender and race as factors contributing to inequality in society. Formerly SOC 378 Inequality and Society.
3 credits
Prerequisites: SOCY 100
SOCY 333 Women and Third World DevelopmentExamines insights that the feminist perspective brings to the issues of development, challenging the assumption that ""integrating women into development"" will solve problems caused by plans and policies that neglect women. This course is meant to be a guide to recent thinking and literature about women and development, and to the feminist critique of these. The course focuses on multinationals, rural development, and food production, including appropriate technology and income generation, health, migration, education, and communication. Formerly SOC 310 Women and Third World Development.
3 credits
WST 368 Women and LeadershipExplores women's leadership issues at the intersection of race, class, and gender. Key themes include the relational aspects of leadership, authenticity, identity and power, and the voice of leadership.
General Education Applications Area: Leadership
3 credits
Program Policies
Advanced Placement:
Advanced Placement scores of 4 or 5 will be accepted for credit by the Business Administration Program to satisfy ECON 101 Introduction to MicroeconomicsIntroduces principles of microeconomics and their applications. Topics include supply and demand, operation of markets, consumer and enterprise behavior, competition and monopoly, and microeconomic policy. Formerly ECO 122 Principles of Economics I.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 100 and Either MATH 105, MATH 109, or Math 123
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
and ECON 102 Introduction to MacroeconomicsIntroduces principles of macroeconomics and their applications. Topics include national income, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. The role of policy in affecting macroeconomic outcomes is examined in detail. Formerly ECO 121 Principles of Economics II.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and either MATH 105, MATH 109 or MATH 123
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
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CLEP Policy:
Students wishing to receive credit for CLEP examinations should contact the academic advising staff.
TELL Policy:
The Business Administration Program encourages students with substantial experiential learning to apply for TELL credits in business administration although a maximum of 15 business administration elective credits will be allowed.
Transfer Credits:
No more than 12 credits in courses equivalent to those required for the major may be accepted towards the major in business administration. No more than six transfer credits may be accepted towards the minor in business administration.
Grades in Major Courses:
Majors must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in their major. Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major and the minor.
Senior Seminar:
Students must achieve a grade of C (2.0) or better in the senior seminar in order to graduate with a major in business administration.
Pass/No Pass:
With the exception of internships, courses fulfilling a major requirement may not be taken pass/no pass.
Course Descriptions
ECON 100 Principles of EconomicsIntroduces the basic principles of economics to students with no prior economic training and provides foundational skills for Economics 101 and Economics 102.
3 credits
General Education Requirement: Knowledge and Inquiry
ECON 101 Introduction to MicroeconomicsIntroduces principles of microeconomics and their applications. Topics include supply and demand, operation of markets, consumer and enterprise behavior, competition and monopoly, and microeconomic policy. Formerly ECO 122 Principles of Economics I.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 100 and Either MATH 105, MATH 109, or Math 123
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
ECON 102 Introduction to MacroeconomicsIntroduces principles of macroeconomics and their applications. Topics include national income, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. The role of policy in affecting macroeconomic outcomes is examined in detail. Formerly ECO 121 Principles of Economics II.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and either MATH 105, MATH 109 or MATH 123
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
ECON 103 Current Issues in MicroeconomicsAnalyzes current topics in applied microeconomics as a way of introducing students to basic economic theory and to the questions addressed by the discipline.
3 credits
FLC Area V
ECON 104 Current Issues in MacroeconomicsAnalyzes current topics in applied macroeconomics as a way of introducing students to basic economic theory and to the questions addressed by the discipline.
3 credits
FLC Area V
BADM 101 Introduction to BusinessThis course provides students with an overview of the core functions and operations of business organizations. Topics discussed include forms of business ownership, research and development, marketing, finance, accounting, production, materials management, and human resource management. Formerly BUA 105 Introduction to Business.
3 credits
BADM 110 Foundations of ManagementFoundations of Management would provide an overview of key concepts and practices in the field of management and organization. Topics would include structure and design, decision making, goals and effectiveness, culture and performance measures. Th is course would introduce students to a broad range of the basics of management preparing them for more specialized courses in the business program.
3 credits
General Education Applications Area: Leadership
BADM 221 Financial AccountingIntroduces the concepts and techniques of financial accounting as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASBE). Students study and understand balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and journals and ledgers, and how to prepare them. Accounting concepts such as revenue recognition, asset measurement, alternative inventory valuation methods, intangible assets, present value, stockholders equity, and liabilities and interest are also studied. Students come away from the course with an understanding of the importance of accounting in business decision-making. Formerly ACC 235.
3 credits
BADM 223 Managerial AccountingProvides a comprehensive introduction to managerial accounting for business managers, focusing on the principles and practice utilizing realistic business cases. Course emphasizes not the preparer's mode but rather the managerial interpretation and implementation of the work of professional accountants in order to facilitate wise and logical business decision-making. Course stresses basic concepts and the intuitive organizing principles evident in the three primary business management activities: financing, investing, and operating. Topics include process costing, manufacturing costs, cost terms (fixed v. variable, direct v. indirect, and product v. period costs), cost-volume-profit analysis, capital budgeting, and standard costs and variance analysis. Formerly ACC 236 Managerial Accounting and ACC 246 Principles of Accounting II.
Prerequisite BADM 211 Financial Accounting
3 credits
BADM 226 Organizational BehaviorThis course will provide an overview of selective OB theories relevant to the practice of management and decision making. Issues will include motivation and morale, perception, job satisfaction and quality of work /life and change management. The course work will consist of discussion, role play, case studies and practitioners presentations.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 101 or BADM 110 or EXSC 321 (exercise science students only) or by Permission of Instructor
BADM 231 Theory and Practice of MarketingAddresses the principles and processes in the marketing of consumer goods and services and the organizational and environmental variables that have to be managed in order to be successful. Course materials focus on the essential components of the marketing mix, including product development, distribution, pricing policies, and promotional strategies. Formerly MKT 221 Theory and Practice of Marketing.
3 credits
BADM 255 Human Resource ManagementThis course will provide an overview of key models of the HR functions placed within the decision making setting of complex organizations
3 credits
BADM 307 International BusinessThis course examines the interdependence of the economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural issues facing multinational organizations. Students gain an understanding of international trade, cross-cultural management issues, strategic planning, internation al marketing, and financial markets. Trade blocs such as NAFTA and the European Union are examined to assess their impact on U.S. organizations and the economy. Formerly BUA 337 International Business Management.
3 credits
BADM 320 International Management Global LeadershipThis course provides a foundation to understand and analyze the central management issues of 21st century global business organizations. These include social responsibility, ethical dilemmas, multiculturalism in the workplace as well as strategic positioning.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 110, BADM 226; or BADM 236
BADM 325 Business Financial ManagementIntroduces the theory and practice of business financial management. Discusses the techniques of financial management such as discounted cash flow, financial statement analysis, cost of capital, capital budgeting and leverage. Capital market theory and functions of capital markets are also examined. Formerly BUA 324 Business Financial Management.
3 credits
Prerequisite: BADM 223
BADM 328 Business, Government, and SocietyThis course provides an introductory examination primarily of macroeconomic theory and policy. Its purpose is to assist non-economists in dealing with real world economic issues. The course deals with such topics as eco nomic growth, money and taxes, the balance of payments, exchange rates, international trade, business cycles, and financial markets.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102
BADM 491 InternshipAllows students to pursue an internship under the direction of a faculty member and an off-site supervisor. Formerly BUA 488 Internship.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
BADM 497 Directed ResearchAllows students to pursue an advanced research project under the direction of a faculty member.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
BADM 498 Independent StudyAllows students to develop an independent course of study under the direction of a faculty member.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
BADM 499 Senior SeminarIntegrates the functional areas of business, international business, and professional ethics, with a strong emphasis on the synthesis of knowledge and skills gained throughout the business administration curriculum and on understanding the impact of strategic decisions upon the performance of organizations. The course relies heavily on case study analyses and assists in preparing students for entry into the business world or graduate studies. Fomerly BUA 480 Senior Seminar.
3 credits
Prerequisites: All functional core courses.