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
Dr. A. Cristina Parsons, Associate Professor of Economics
Dr. Steven Gable, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Description
The business administration program prepares students for 21st century organizations. The traditional role of business as only interested in “take-make-waste” approaches to environmental and ignoring social issues is changing and the role of managers is changing too!
The degree program addresses real world issues such as sustainability, multi-cultural, diverse organizations, as well as questioning our consumer driven economy. In addition, the program provides an overview of current management theories and core functional expertise. Four specific themes are emphasized across the curriculum. These include a.) sustainability and globalization, b.) diversity and inclusion, c.) ethical decision making, and d.) leadership. In keeping with Trinity values, students will be encouraged to reflect, assess and develop their own leadership potential.
The business administration program is based on a cumulative four-year program and supports both a major and minor degree. During their first two years, students 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, students will select an area of concentration from the following: 1) General Business, 2) Global Business, or 3) Finance and Accounting. The concentration includes both BADM electives and elective courses drawn from related disciplines. This interdisciplinary breadth requirement is intended to emphasize the significance of a broad 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. A required internship during the program supports individual professional skill development.
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 business issues from a global value chain 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 individual leadership capabilities
e) Identify with the growing diversity and complexity that are the hallmarks of 21st century organizational life.
In addition, 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 (45 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
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.
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
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
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 economic 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 226 or BADM 236; PHIL 253 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 ChangeThis 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 328 and PHIL 353
BADM 491 InternshipCourse requires students to identify an approved internship prior to enrollment. Completion and approval of the Trinity Internship Agreement form, job description and a letter signed by the employer are required prior to the start of the first day of class. This internship will be conducted under the direction of a BADM faculty member and an on-site supervisor. Formerly BUA 488 Internship.
3 credits
Prerequisite: BADM 226 and BADM 236; ECON 101 and ECON 102
PHIL 353 Business Ethics: Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis course explores the ethical dimensions of corporate social responsibility within the framework of capitalism 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. The course also investigates the on-going discussion about both the meaning and future prospects of CSR within the world of business.
3 Credits
Prequisites: PHIL 253; ECON 101 and ECON 102
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. Formerly BUA 480 Senior Seminar.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 328 and BADM 426; PHIL 353; MATH 210
Additional Courses
Students majoring in business administration must successfully complete the following courses as well:
ECON 101 Introduction to MicroeconomicsWhat is ?economics? all about? Learn to think like an economist and make more informed personal financial decisions by building models of economic activity that provide a framework for understanding economics in the real world. Analyze economic interactions by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the supply-demand model of competitive markets, followed by other models that show how markets operate when they aren?t purely competitive. Assess what the proper role of government is in the marketplace and the conditions under which government intervention can improve welfare when markets fail to be efficient. ECON is a prerequisite for all higher level economics courses and counts as a Social Science General Education course.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
ECON 102 Introduction to MacroeconomicsWhat is public policy, and how do governments conduct policies that affect the economy as a whole? Demystifies macroeconomic concepts like GDP, employment, and inflation, and shows how an economy?s ability to produce goods and services evolves over time. Focuses on the role of government in managing this change through fiscal and monetary policies, and discusses how economies are related to each other when countries trade internationally. Also improves critical thinking about global current events in the news. ECON 102 is a prerequisite for any higher-level economics course. Recommended to follow ECON 101, but may be taken directly with permission of instructor. General Education Civic Knowledge (Applications).
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 or permission from 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
Area Concentration 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 Concentration (Choose 2)
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
Prerequisites: MATH 110
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
Prerequisite: BADM 226 or BADM 236
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 226 or BADM 236 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 226 or BADM 236
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
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236; Permission of instructor.
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; MATH 210 recommended
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 play, simulation and in-class discussion with current leaders will provide the context for this course.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or 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, BADM 210 or ECON 102; or Permission of Instructor
Electives (Choose 3)
COM 375 Conflict and CommunicationIntroduces 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
Gen Ed Capstone
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
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
General Education: Leadership
COM 482 Leadership and CommunicationExplores 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; or Permission of Instructor
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 Instructor
HIS 339 African American HistorySurveys African American history. Topics covered include the impact of slavery and the consequences of Reconstruction, with a major emphasis on the social and intellectual history of African-Americans since 1877.
3 credits
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
General Education: Civic Knowledge
INAF 381
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 301 Congress and Policy MakingExamines the internal politics of the legislative branch, its relationship to other branches, historical development, and modern theories of decision making. Students may take a related internship. Formerly PSC 325 Congress and Policy Making.
3 credits
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 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 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
Prerequisite: SOCY 100.
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 Concentration (Choose 2)
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
Prerequisite: ECON 100
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, international 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
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236; ECON 102 recommended
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 226 or BADM 236; ECON 102 recommended
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, BADM 210 or ECON 102; 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 HON: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: Honors Program
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
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236
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.
Prerequisites: BADM 223 and BADM 325 recommended
Electives (choose 3)
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 DevelopmentWhy are some countries rich and others poor? Explores the various dynamics that contribute to a country?s transition from ?less developed? to ?developed? economy. Goes beyond standard economic theories of gross domestic product and income growth to consider how economic development includes diverse human welfare variables: population growth, health, education, poverty, internal migration, and more. Also focuses on the policy environment and how governments can choose a development strategy for their countries. Counts as an elective for the Economics minor and the Business Administration, International Affairs, and Global Affairs majors.
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 Instructor
HIS 251 The Western World in CrisisExploring events in the United States and Europe, this course will examine the various crises that arose in the period after World War II ended in 1945. We will study not only the "big" events such as the process of recovery after the War and the remaking of the international order, the rise and fall of communism, the creation of a European identify, the appeal of separatist movements, and the resurgence of nationalism and populism, but will also explore how changes in technology, society, and culture affected these developments. Ultimately, we will analyze the historical origins of what some scholars today are calling the "crisis of liberalism" or the "collapse of the Western order.
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
HIS 371
INAF 382
INAF 385
MATH 299H HON:Math Across Cultures: EthnomathematicsCourse 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 243 The Politics of GlobalizationExamines the nature and implications of the rise of globalization for the world's political economies. Formerly PSC 214 The Politics of Globalization.
3 credits
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 320 Sociology of Health and Illness (Medical Sociology)The course presents an in-depth conceptual and topical introduction of medical sociology, based on the premise that we cannot understand health by focusing only on the biomedical factors, rather we must also consider the social, cultural, political and economic forces that are instrumental in shaping health outcomes. The course applies the sociological perspective to understand the experience and social distribution of health and illness as well as the organization of health care and health care delivery systems and associated patient outcomes.
3 credits
Prerequisite: SOCY 100
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 the Developing WorldExamines 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
Prerequisite: SOCY 100.
Finance and Accounting Concentration
ALL of the following foundational courses:
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
Prerequisites: MATH 110
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 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; MATH 210 recommended
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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, international 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
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236; ECON 102 recommended
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 Instructor
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.
Prerequisites: BADM 223 and BADM 325 recommended
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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 BankingHow does the world of finance relate to the real (goods and services) economy? What do banks do and how do they channel funds from savers to borrowers? Explores how stocks, bonds, and other financial assets work, and asks whether the financial system is a necessary part of the economy or just a giant casino where speculators make and lose fortunes on risky bets. Provides a useful introduction to a very important aspect of modern economies, especially for Economics minors, Business Administration majors, International Affairs majors, Political Science majors, Global Affairs majors, and anyone who wants to better understand money and banking.
3 credits.
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102.
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; or Permission of Instructor
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
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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
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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 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 226 or BADM 236 or 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
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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
Prerequisite: ECON 100
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 226 or BADM 236
SNHP 224 Health Care Systems and Global HealthThis course provides an interdisciplinary overview of approaches to global public health. Students will interpret how issues related to public health can be understood from local, state, national, and international perspectives. Students will synthesize the evidence about leading and managing people in health care organizations and systems. Issues addressed included how health care systems are organized and administered in varying national and local contexts; the impact of cultural, economic and political factors on public health outcomes; and key policy and ethical debates related to the provision of global public health. Formerly Health Care Systems and Global Health
Prerequisites: None
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, international 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
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236; ECON 102 recommended
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 226 or BADM 236; ECON 102 recommended
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 play, simulation and in-class discussion with current leaders will provide the context for this course.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236 or Permission of Instructor.
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, BADM 210 or ECON 102; 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 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
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236
PHIL 353 Business Ethics: Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis course explores the ethical dimensions of corporate social responsibility within the framework of capitalism 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. The course also investigates the on-going discussion about both the meaning and future prospects of CSR within the world of business.
3 Credits
Prequisites: PHIL 253; ECON 101 and ECON 102
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
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:
A satisfactory score on the CLEP exam in business will be accepted in lieu of BADM 101 or 110.
TELL Policy:
The business administration program encourages students with substantial experiential learning to apply for TELL credits in business administration although a maximum of 12 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:
Courses fulfilling a major/minor requirement may not be taken as pass/no pass.