Business Administration (B.A.) – CAS

Business Administration (B.A.)
This undergraduate program is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Faculty

Dr. Diana Watts, Associate Professor of Business Administration (program chair)
Dr. Lynda Jackson, Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Description

The business administration program prepares students for the study and practice in 21st century organizations through an understanding of business, society, and the role of managers. In addition, the degree program provides an overview of current management theories and core functional expertise.  Given the complexity of the current business environment, four themes are emphasized and integrated across the curriculum.  These include a.) globalization, b.) systems thinking, c.)  ethical decision making and corporate social responsibility, 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 administration program is based on a cumulative four-year program.  In addition to the General Education requirements, students, during their first 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 an area of concentration from the following: General Business, Global Business, or Finance and Accounting. The concentration includes both BADM electives and other elective courses 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 administration degree (B.A.) should be prepared to:

a)  Discuss and apply foundational concepts of management theories towards analysis of business and organizations;

b)  Express understanding of a global business perspective;

c) Demonstrate critical thinking and writing with analysis 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-semester requirement.

Major Requirements

Required Courses (48 credits):
The business administration program in the College of Arts and Sciences offers a major based on completion of the following coursework.

Foundational Courses
Successful completion of these 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
Prerequisites: successful completion of MATH 102, MATH 108, or MATH 109 is highly recommended (co-curricular)
MATH 110 Introduction to StatisticsThis course presents the basic principles of statistics with applications to the social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, graphical representations of data, normal probability distributions and the Central Limit Theorem, linear correlation and regression and probability theory. This course also offers an introduction to the use of statistical software. Formerly MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics.
3 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 102, MATH 108, MATH 109 or higher level mathematics course. (co-curricular)
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 (co-curricular)

Core Courses
Students completing a major in Business must successfully complete all of the following core 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 or 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 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 ECON 252 Comparative Capitalist SystemsExamines a variety of capitalist models, and the alternative ways in which societies have tried to resolve the contradictions within capitalism. Topics include isolating the defining institutions of capitalism, the role that they play in influencing the behavior of economic actors, the role of history and culture in shaping economic behavior, the role of government and government policy in alternative economic systems, and the fundamental arguments for and against capitalism.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor.
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 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: BADM 226 and BADM 236
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: BADM 238 and BADM 426
PHIL 353 Business Ethics: Corporate Social ResponsibilityExplores the ethical dimensions of CSR within the framework of capitalism understood as a global system for the production and distribution of goods. The course critically evaluates the legitimacy of CSR, as well as its relationship to standard business practice, through the critical examination and discussion of the ideas of leading thinkers in the field. The course also carefully considers the desirability of CSR from the vantage points of the eudaimonian, deontological, and utilitarian ethical systems.
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PHIL 253 (Pre-requisite: PHIL 253)

Additional Courses
Students majoring in business administration must successfully complete both of the following courses as well:

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 MATH 102, MATH 108, or MATH 109 or permission of instructor
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 100 and MATH 102, MATH 108, or MATH 109 or permission of the instructor
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature

Area Courses
Students choose to focus in one of three areas: General Business, Global Business or Finance and Accounting.  Majors select five courses from one concentration area — with two courses from the BADM course offerings — to demonstrate this focus.  An elective course may be substituted at the equivalent level with the approval of the program chair.

GENERAL BUSINESS COURSES (Choose 5)
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 215 Social Media and EntrepreneurshipThis course will be a “hands on” application of social media strategy for entrepreneurial startup companies and nonprofits. Students will learn about the real world challenges of social media in marketing, funding and development of new ideas across several different social platforms. In addition, the course will explore the changing nature of business as it related to positive and negative outcomes from the evolving role of social media.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 101 or 110
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 221 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 232 Mastering Management: Interpersonal Effectiveness for the WorkplaceThis course will address the concepts and skill sets required to succeed in managing the individual, team and group across the contemporary organization. Attention will be given to the values and ethics implied in these actions. Topics addressed include, decision making, negotiation, mentoring and politics. Given that this course is intended to encourage individual development, students will be actively engaged in role play, simulation, group work and individual assessments.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 110 or Permission of Instructor.
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 101 or BADM 110
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 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 330 Sustainability, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipThis course will address the concepts and skill associated with the emerging concern of managing sustainable ("green") businesses. Topics addressed include, the use of innovation to promote sustainability, entrepreneurial business models for sustainability, and overviews of the various areas in which business can be sustainable (products, energy, health, etc…). This course is intended to encourage creative thinking. Students will be actively engaged in interactive problem solving, simulation, group work and individual assessments.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL 253 or BADM 210 or BADM 236 or Permission of Instructor
COM 375 Communication and ConflictIntroduces theory and experiential learning in the role of communication in conflict management. The focus is on interpersonal interactions, including dyadic and small group levels in various settings such as friendships, marriage, family, and the workplace. 
3 credits
Prerequisite: COM 201
COM 385 Organizational CommunicationExamines how organizations are created and maintained through communication and the influence of culture.  The course explores various types of organizational cultures, structures, and processes. Topics include: organizational conflict, leadership and management, problem solving, decision making, organizational and corporate culture, organizational ethics, and diversity in organizations.
3 credits
Prerequisite: COM 201
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 224 Public FinanceAnalyzes the theoretical principles of government expenditure and taxation. Topics include public goods, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, the structure of the U.S. tax systems, and the effects of expenditure programs and taxes on economic behavior. Specific public policy issues are also addressed. Formerly ECO 369 Public Finance.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor
ECON 321 Managerial EconomicsDevelops in students the capacity to analyze the economic environment in which firms make decisions, as well as to apply economic reasoning to organizations' internal decision making.  In doing so, this class bridges the gap between economic theory and practice.
3 credits
Prerequisites:  ECON 101 and ECON 102
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 345 Civil Rights Movement in the Twentieth CenturyThis course explores the origins, evolution, and consequences of the Civil Rights Movement from the beginning of the twentieth century through the Black Power Movement and the liberation movements of the 1970's.Topics include the origins of protest in the 1890's and the first decade of the twentieth century, the transition from protest to resistance in the social movements of the 1930's and 1940's, the emergence of the mass movements of the 1950's and 1960's, and the Black Power Movement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
INAF 381 Contemporary Topics in International AffairsExamines special topics in international affairs. Topics change each semester. Formerly INS 385 Contemporary Topics in International Studies.
MATH 210 Statistical InferenceApplies the principles of inference to the social sciences. Topics include confidence intervals, inference for distributions, one and two-sample t-test, z-test, F-test, chi-square test, linear regression analysis and comparing two proportions. Use of statistical software is an integral part of the course. Formerly MAT 210 Statistical Inference.
3 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 110 with a grade of "C" or better
FLC Area IV: Exploration Cluster
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 403 Political Power: Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Public PolicyUses case studies to test ideas about the nature of political power and the behavior and impact of organized groups on the American political process. A historical perspective on lobbying and lobby reform highlights the moral and political dilemmas. Formerly PSC 422 Political Power: Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Public Policy.
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 240 Work and SocietyThis course studies work from a sociological perspective in the context of the modern American workplace. Topics include career choices, occupational socialization and commitment, issues of gender, race and age discrimination in the workplace, larger social forces that shape the world of work, such as the relationship of work to the economy, and the future of work.
3 credits
SOCY 323 Race and Racism in SocietyTraces the history of race relations, prejudice, and racism within the United States. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship of racism and the changing economic, political, demographic, and educational structure of society. Examines the roots of prejudice, its expression, and its impact on individual, families, communities, and societal institutions. Addresses the critical role of social science theory and research in increasing understanding of race relations and racism, and suggests intervention strategies for improved relations. Formerly SOC 350 Race and Racism.
3 credits
FLC Area V
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

GLOBAL BUSINESS COURSES (Choose 5)
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 215 Social Media and EntrepreneurshipThis course will be a “hands on” application of social media strategy for entrepreneurial startup companies and nonprofits. Students will learn about the real world challenges of social media in marketing, funding and development of new ideas across several different social platforms. In addition, the course will explore the changing nature of business as it related to positive and negative outcomes from the evolving role of social media.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 101 or 110
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 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 330 Sustainability, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipThis course will address the concepts and skill associated with the emerging concern of managing sustainable ("green") businesses. Topics addressed include, the use of innovation to promote sustainability, entrepreneurial business models for sustainability, and overviews of the various areas in which business can be sustainable (products, energy, health, etc…). This course is intended to encourage creative thinking. Students will be actively engaged in interactive problem solving, simulation, group work and individual assessments.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL 253 or BADM 210 or BADM 236 or Permission of Instructor
BADM 332 Leadership in Nonprofit OrganizationsThis course will examine the changing role of nonprofit organizations in both the United States and the global setting. Emphasis will be given to the advocacy role as well as the special management issues related to nonprofit management. These will include issues such as strategic partnerships, community support and program evaluation. This course will apply leadership theories with particular emphasis on leadership-followership concepts. Case studies, in-class speakers and site visits will be used to further extend the students' understanding of these topics.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or 236 or junior/senior status
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 WorkforceThis 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 423 International AccountingCovers the similarities and differences in accounting standards around the world to aid in the interpretation and understanding of financial statements. Topics include harmonizing accounting systems, accounting for foreign subsidiaries, financial risk management, and a review of European, Asian, and Latin American accounting systems with a view to the implications of different methods of reporting for multinational enterprises.
CHEM 310 Environment and SustainabilityEquips students with tools to evaluate cases of environmental pollution and health impacts, with an eye towards environmental justice. Promotes critical thinking to address the multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary aspects that influence pollutio n sources, human response, and environmental policy. Introduces basic chemistry and quantitative skills necessary for understanding and communicating the severity and impacts of environmental contamination. Topics include heavy metal poisoning, nuclear accidents, climate change, water, fracking, and air quality. Formerly CHEM 310 - Science in the Media.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Gen Ed Area: Capstone
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 335 International CommunicationStudies information flows across the boundaries of nation-states and the impact of such information flows on international and national communication policies. In addition, the course examines how international communication affects local governments, religions and cultures.
3 credits
Prerequisite: COM 265
ECON 223 Women in the EconomyApplies the theory of the household and investment in human resources to female labor force participation, marriage, family formation, sex discrimination, women's education choices, and government policies affecting the economic status of women. Formerly ECO 375 Women in the Economy.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor
FLC Area V
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 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
HIS 358 The Modern Middle EastSurveys the Middle Eastern world from the 18th to the 21st century. Topics include the Islamic heritage, imperialism and the growth of nationalism, the struggle for independence, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the tension between tradition and modernity.
3 credits
INAF 382 Energy and International AffairsExamines diverse issues related to energy and international affairs, including historical, geographical, and geopolitical trends. Subjects examined include evolv ing US demand/supply issues, the influence of energy on US foreign policy, the impact of energy resources on development, debates over resource conflicts, alternatives to fossil fuels, and the energy/climate policy nexus. Formerly INAF 382 - Oil and International Affairs.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
INAF 385 Politics and Policy in International TradeThis course examines American trade policy formulation, the state of play of trade agreements, the domestic politics of trade, and debates over global competitiveness. Students will get exposure to trade advocacy, trade promotion and facilitation, and trade missions from a nuts and bolts perspective. This course also introduces students to the economics and economic models of trade. It describes the day to day mechanices of global commerce and trade. Particular attention is paid to the WTO, WCO and WIPO along with other international intergovernmental organizations.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 100 and INAF 201 recommended
MATH 210 Statistical InferenceApplies the principles of inference to the social sciences. Topics include confidence intervals, inference for distributions, one and two-sample t-test, z-test, F-test, chi-square test, linear regression analysis and comparing two proportions. Use of statistical software is an integral part of the course. Formerly MAT 210 Statistical Inference.
3 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 110 with a grade of "C" or better
FLC Area IV: Exploration Cluster
MATH 299H Math Across Cultures: Ethnomathematics - HONORSCourse Description: Ethnomathematics is the study of mathematical ideas expressed and embedded in various traditional cultures of indigenous people from around the world. The different cultures introduced will include the Maya, Marshall Islanders, Tongans, Trobriand Islanders, Borano, Malagasy, Basque, Tamil, Balinese, and Kodi. This capstone Honors course will explore the mathematical concepts of numeration systems, graph theory, probability, geometry and logic. The seminar will focus on how culture gives rise to and influences each of these mathematical ideas. This course is limited to Honors Program students or with permission of instructor only.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: status as an Honors Program student or with permission of instructor only
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 342 International Conflict & CooperationThis course focuses on the use of simulations to understand how conflict and cooperation occur in the international system. Specific cases, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, will be used. Students will role play to better understand the possible outcomes of political decision making. This course is open to any student who wants to understand the perspectives of decision makers by putting herself in the position of a political leader.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
PSYC 385 Ethnic & Cross Cultural-PsychologyExplores cultural components in theory and research in psychology. The interplay of individual, ethnic, and societal factors in psychosocial development will be emphasized.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOC 100, and at least three additional credits in Psychology
RST 245 Religion and EconomicsConsiders the relationship between religion and economics and how each shapes the other. The course also looks at the significance of money in contemporary society and examines Christian teaching about money and economic justice.  Formerly RST 245 - Religion and Money.
3 credits
FLC Area III
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

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING (Choose 5)
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 221 Financial Accounting
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 423 International AccountingCovers the similarities and differences in accounting standards around the world to aid in the interpretation and understanding of financial statements. Topics include harmonizing accounting systems, accounting for foreign subsidiaries, financial risk management, and a review of European, Asian, and Latin American accounting systems with a view to the implications of different methods of reporting for multinational enterprises.
ECON 224 Public FinanceAnalyzes the theoretical principles of government expenditure and taxation. Topics include public goods, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, the structure of the U.S. tax systems, and the effects of expenditure programs and taxes on economic behavior. Specific public policy issues are also addressed. Formerly ECO 369 Public Finance.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor
ECON 241 Money and BankingDescribes and analyzes money and its functions; the financial system, including the monetary authority, financial institutions, and financial markets; and monetary policy, its implementation and effects on the economic system. Formerly ECO 263 Money and Banking.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor
ECON 252 Comparative Capitalist SystemsExamines a variety of capitalist models, and the alternative ways in which societies have tried to resolve the contradictions within capitalism. Topics include isolating the defining institutions of capitalism, the role that they play in influencing the behavior of economic actors, the role of history and culture in shaping economic behavior, the role of government and government policy in alternative economic systems, and the fundamental arguments for and against capitalism.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor.
ECON 321 Managerial EconomicsDevelops in students the capacity to analyze the economic environment in which firms make decisions, as well as to apply economic reasoning to organizations' internal decision making.  In doing so, this class bridges the gap between economic theory and practice.
3 credits
Prerequisites:  ECON 101 and ECON 102
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
MATH 210 Statistical InferenceApplies the principles of inference to the social sciences. Topics include confidence intervals, inference for distributions, one and two-sample t-test, z-test, F-test, chi-square test, linear regression analysis and comparing two proportions. Use of statistical software is an integral part of the course. Formerly MAT 210 Statistical Inference.
3 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 110 with a grade of "C" or better
FLC Area IV: Exploration Cluster or MATH 123 Pre-CalculusPrepares students for calculus. Subjects include the concept of a function, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and coordinate geometry. A student who already has a good grasp of these topics should elect MAT 125 instead of this course. Formerly MAT 123 Pre-calculus.
4 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 102 with C or better or proficiency test with permission of instructor
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area IV: Quantitative Analysis Cluster

Minor Requirements

Required Courses (18 credits):

Students completing a minor in Business must successfully complete all of the following courses:

Foundational Courses

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
Prerequisites: successful completion of MATH 102, MATH 108, or MATH 109 is highly recommended

Choose one of the following:

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

Choose two of the following:

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 332 Leadership in Nonprofit OrganizationsThis course will examine the changing role of nonprofit organizations in both the United States and the global setting. Emphasis will be given to the advocacy role as well as the special management issues related to nonprofit management. These will include issues such as strategic partnerships, community support and program evaluation. This course will apply leadership theories with particular emphasis on leadership-followership concepts. Case studies, in-class speakers and site visits will be used to further extend the students' understanding of these topics.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or 236 or junior/senior status
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 352 Managing a Diverse WorkforceThis 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

Electives

Choose any two additional 200-level or higher BADM courses:

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 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 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 330 Sustainability, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipThis course will address the concepts and skill associated with the emerging concern of managing sustainable ("green") businesses. Topics addressed include, the use of innovation to promote sustainability, entrepreneurial business models for sustainability, and overviews of the various areas in which business can be sustainable (products, energy, health, etc…). This course is intended to encourage creative thinking. Students will be actively engaged in interactive problem solving, simulation, group work and individual assessments.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL 253 or BADM 210 or BADM 236 or Permission of Instructor
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.
PHIL 353 Business Ethics: Corporate Social ResponsibilityExplores the ethical dimensions of CSR within the framework of capitalism understood as a global system for the production and distribution of goods. The course critically evaluates the legitimacy of CSR, as well as its relationship to standard business practice, through the critical examination and discussion of the ideas of leading thinkers in the field. The course also carefully considers the desirability of CSR from the vantage points of the eudaimonian, deontological, and utilitarian ethical systems.
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PHIL 253
ECON 252 Comparative Capitalist SystemsExamines a variety of capitalist models, and the alternative ways in which societies have tried to resolve the contradictions within capitalism. Topics include isolating the defining institutions of capitalism, the role that they play in influencing the behavior of economic actors, the role of history and culture in shaping economic behavior, the role of government and government policy in alternative economic systems, and the fundamental arguments for and against capitalism.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of the instructor.
INAF 385 Politics and Policy in International TradeThis course examines American trade policy formulation, the state of play of trade agreements, the domestic politics of trade, and debates over global competitiveness. Students will get exposure to trade advocacy, trade promotion and facilitation, and trade missions from a nuts and bolts perspective. This course also introduces students to the economics and economic models of trade. It describes the day to day mechanices of global commerce and trade. Particular attention is paid to the WTO, WCO and WIPO along with other international intergovernmental organizations.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 100 and INAF 201 recommended

Other elective courses may be substituted at the equivalent level with the approval of the program chair.

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 and ECON 102.

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 15 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