Business Administration with Human Resource Management (B.S.)
Faculty
Ms. Rehva Jones, MBA, Director of Business Programs (program chair)
Mr. V.R. Nemani, Associate Professor of Business Administration *
*Sabbatical
Description
The Business Administration with Human Resource Management program offers students in the School of Professional Studies an undergraduate major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources Management.
The Business Administration with Human Resource Management curriculum prepares students to attract, manage and develop the workforce organizations need to ensure a strategic competitive advantage in a fluid local economy that is influenced by global pressures. The program allows students to gain a breadth of knowledge about human resources with a depth of insight into certain areas of human resource management across the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Course work in the Business Administration with Human Resource Management major is divided into seven categories: core curriculum requirements, co-requisite, professional skills, functional core, concentration, electives and senior seminar courses.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the B.S. in Business Administration with Human Resources Management, students must successfully complete required coursework in the following areas:
Core Curriculum Courses
Core Curriculum Courses |
26 credits |
Co-Requisite Courses (completed as part of the Core Curriculum) |
12 credits |
Professional Skills Courses |
12 credits |
Functional Core Courses |
30 credits |
Concentration Courses |
21 credits |
Elective Courses |
16 credits |
Senior Seminar |
3 credits |
Total Course Credits |
120 credits |
Core Curriculum Courses (26 credits)
Area I: Skills for Life & Work 16 credits
Area II: Understanding Self & Society 10 credits
Area III: Ethics & Moral Reasoning see Co-Requisite
Co-Requisite Courses (12 credits)
ALL of the following courses:
COM 290 Public SpeakingExamines theory and practice of public speaking. Students will prepare and present informative and persuasive speeches. Audience analysis, research, speech organization, delivery and effective persuasive strategies will be covered.
3 credits
FLC Area I
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
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
PHIL 245 Ethics IIntroduces the student to social ethics and the concepts of person and community by examining the moral traditions that inform our understanding of the individual. The course traces the focus of ethics from a concern about what kind of person to be to the more modern and narrow concern in how to act in both the public and private domains, acknowledging the ways in which our cultural and historical practices help shape our vision. Formerly PHI 212 The Moral Dimension: Persons and Community.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Values and Beliefs Area
Core Area III: Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Co-requisite courses are taken as part of the School of Professional Studies Core Curriculum. The required economics courses fulfill 6 of the 9-credit Social Sciences requirement. If courses other than these are used to meet Core Curriculum requirements, students must take these three courses as part of their Electives; they may not be taken as Business Electives.
Professional Skills Courses (12 credits)
One of the unique features of Trinity’s Business Administration with Human Resource Management program is the inclusion of a professional skills component. This series of courses develops personal and professional skills that help contribute to success in the workplace.
ALL of the following courses:
ENGL 209 Business WritingFamiliarizes students with basic types of standard business writing, including memos, letters, resumes, reports, and manuals, and with techniques appropriate to such writing. Formerly ENG 384 Business Writing.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 107
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
JAMS 201 Fundamentals of JournalismThis course introduces students to the fundamentals of gathering information and journalistic writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate basic journalistic newswri ting and reporting techniques, including writing in journalistic style, fact-gathering, observation, freedom of information and ethics. Students learn writing rules and styles unique to journalism with a focus on Associated Press Stylebook, Yahoo! Style Guide, grammar, punctuation and mathematics for journalists.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
BADM 225 Personal Financial ManagementUnderstanding and managing personal finances are key to one?s future financial success. This course presents essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about real world financial issues. Students will learn how choices influence occupational options and future earning potential. Students will also learn to apply decision-making skills to evaluate career choices and set personal goals. The course content is designed to help the learner make wise spending, saving, and credit decisions and to make effective use of income to achieve personal financial success.
The course covers the basic principles needed for effective personal finance management, including the practical applications of money management, budgeting, taxes, credit, insurance, housing, investments, and retirement planning.Formally BUA 330 Personal Financial Management
3 credits
Pre-requisites: MATH 111
BADM 345 Intermediate Computer Applications for BusinessThe student will engage in intermediate use and application of the Microsoft software applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access and teh interconnectivity between the applications. This course furthers the student's knowledge of the MS Office 2007 Suite by providing hands-on experience with advanced projects and assignments. Student will develop web pages from the documentation created in the course. Successful students will be able to develop procedure for the effective use of the software applications, increase efficiency and productivity through MS Office 2007 Suite integration.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BADM 241 or ISYS 201
Functional Core Courses (30 credits)
These courses cover the functional areas of business administration, providing the student with exposure to the knowledge, concepts, and practices that are central to most business operations.
ALL of the following 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 213 Quantitative Methods of BusinessProvides students with a sound conceptual understanding of the role quantitative methods play in the decision-making process. Quantitative and mathematical tools used in business for improving the problem-solving process by making it more rational and analytical are explained and examined. The course emphasizes the application of quantitative methods by using problem situations to introduce each of the methods, concepts, and techniques. Topics covered include probability concepts, decision analysis, utility and decision-making, forecasting, linear programming, and project scheduling (PERT/CPM). Formerly BUA 290 Quantitative Methods of Business.
3 credits
BADM 221 Financial AccountingIntroduces the concepts and techniques of financial accounting as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASBE). Students study and understand balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and journals and ledgers, and how to prepare them. Accounting concepts such as revenue recognition, asset measurement, alternative inventory valuation methods, intangible assets, present value, stockholders equity, and liabilities and interest are also studied. Students come away from the course with an understanding of the importance of accounting in business decision-making. Formerly ACC 235.
3 credits
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 229 Performance Management and ProductivityStudents in Performance Management and Productivity will examine the relationship between performance management programs with clear and measurable objectives and sustainable productivity. Students will develop performance measurement metrics, which they will apply in programs to improve or sustain good and measurable performance objectives, students will analyze and interpret the results of performance measurement programs.
3 Credits
BADM 101 prior is recommended but not required.
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 243 Information Systems in OrganizationsProvides an introduction to systems and development concepts, information technology, and application software. The course explains how information is used in organizations and how information technology enables improvement in quality, timeliness, and competitive advantage.
Formerly BUA 223 Theory of Management Information Systems.
Cross-listed with ISYS 211
3 credits
BADM 245 Decision Support SystemsProvides an understanding of organizational systems, planning, and the decision process, and how information is used for decision support in organizations. The course covers quality and decision theory, information theory, and practice essential for providing viable information to the organization. It outlines the concepts of IS for competitive advantage, data as a resource, IS and IT planning and implementation, change and project management. Formerly BUA 230 Decision Support Systems.
Cross-listed with ISYS 213
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
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
Human Resources Management Core (21 credits)
ALL of the following courses:
BADM 227 Team Dynamics and DevelopmentStudents of Team Dynamics and Development explore the psychological dynamics inherent in small groups working as teams and the processes they might use to be more effective in developing cooperation and communication, while achieving their mission. Students assess a team's ability to inclusively engage in conflict, share power, express creativity to solve problems and make decisions.
3 Credits
BADM 101 prior is recommended but not required.
BADM 363 Human Resources Law and Employee SafetyStudents in this course will survey employment law, and HR's role in compliance, including the National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, COBRA, HIPAA, Title VII each of which have dramatically changed the relationship between employer and employee. Additionally, students will analyze the impact of employment law in issues, such as: Harassment, discrimination, and the role of the human resources administrator in implementing and enforcing policies and practices.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 371 is required and BADM 101 is recommended.
BADM 371 Human Resource ManagementIntroduces theories and principles of human resource management. Topics include human resource planning and job analysis; recruitment, selection and placement; performance appraisal; compensation systems; training and development; organizational improvement; and employee rights.Formerly MGT 335 Human Resource Management
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 251 or BADM 373
BADM 375 Introduction to Organizational DevelopmentApplies behavioral science theories and techniques to assess the current health of an organization and its ability to adapt to environmental changes, improve internal relationships, and increase its problem-solving capabilities thereby increasing effectiveness. The course studies the essential steps for achieving change at the individual, group, and organizational level necessary to adapt to the dynamic external environment. The course also examines processes and outcomes of planned change efforts in organizations. Fomerly MGT 357 Introduction to Organizational Development.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 251 or BADM 373
BADM 379 Labor and Union RelationsStudents in Labor and Union Relations assess and interpret the relationship between employer and employee to determine effective relationship policies and practices. Students will survey issues between management, labor, and union organizations including the Fair Labor Act, collective bargaining, employment at will, and balancing expectations and outcomes with the strategic objectives and mission of the organization.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: BADM 371 is required and BADM 101 is recommended.
BADM 451 Project ManagementPresents an introduction to the principles and concepts of project management, an essential tool for the business professional in both the federal and commercial sectors. The course addresses all aspects of the project cycle. Topics include project initiation, project planning, team selection, project monitoring and control, risk management, and project closeout. Emphasis is placed on how to identify and meet schedule, cost, and technical constraints while focusing on customer needs. Formerly BUA 401 Project Management.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 101 or BADM 251
BADM 465 Negotiation Mediation & Org Confl ResThis course provides a comprehensive introduction and thoughtful application of concepts in negotiation, interpersonal effectiveness, and organizational conflict resolution with an emphasizes on the reality that the ability to negotiate effectively is critical for success-- in business as well as in everyday life. Students gain a broad understanding of mediation and negotiation strategies, learn skills that lead to greater success in managing conflict, and develop confidence in the mediation process.
3 credits
Pre-requisites: BADM 227 - Team Leadership, BADM 375 - Organizational Development
Electives (16 credits)
Five 3-credit courses and one 1-credit course
Senior Seminar (3 credits)
This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize the information, concepts, and skills acquired throughout the Business Administration with Human Resources Management Program. It is taken at the end of one’s course of study.
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
Program Policies
Advanced Placement: Credits earned through AP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the Business Administration with Human Resource Management program.
CLEP Policy: Credits earned through CLEP examinations may fulfill requirements of the Business Administration with Human Resource Management program. Students interested in pursuing CLEP examinations should consult with their program chair.
Cross-Tallied Courses: Cross-tallied courses are identical courses offered with a different program prefix. Students may not enroll in or receive credit for more than one iteration of a cross-tallied course even in different semesters.
Grades in Major Courses: Students are required to earn a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major, including the Senior Seminar course.
Pass/No Pass:The pass/no pass grading option only applies to BADM 491: Internship.
Senior Assessment: All majors are required to take BADM 499 at Trinity.
Study Abroad: Students are encouraged to plan their studies to allow for the possibility of study abroad to obtain a greater understanding of how global economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural issues influence domestic and multinational organizations. Prior discussions with an academic advisor are necessary to ensure that the courses taken abroad may be applied toward major credit.
TELL Policy: Students applying for credit in experiential learning should consult with the Program Chair.
Transfer Credits: Credits in courses equivalent to those required for the major from a similar institution may be accepted toward a major. Students majoring in Business Administration with Human Resource Management must take a minimum of four courses (12 credits) in business administration major courses at Trinity, one of the four courses taken must be BADM 499 Senior Seminar.
Course Descriptions
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 213 Quantitative Methods of BusinessProvides students with a sound conceptual understanding of the role quantitative methods play in the decision-making process. Quantitative and mathematical tools used in business for improving the problem-solving process by making it more rational and analytical are explained and examined. The course emphasizes the application of quantitative methods by using problem situations to introduce each of the methods, concepts, and techniques. Topics covered include probability concepts, decision analysis, utility and decision-making, forecasting, linear programming, and project scheduling (PERT/CPM). Formerly BUA 290 Quantitative Methods of Business.
3 credits
BADM 221 Financial AccountingIntroduces the concepts and techniques of financial accounting as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASBE). Students study and understand balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and journals and ledgers, and how to prepare them. Accounting concepts such as revenue recognition, asset measurement, alternative inventory valuation methods, intangible assets, present value, stockholders equity, and liabilities and interest are also studied. Students come away from the course with an understanding of the importance of accounting in business decision-making. Formerly ACC 235.
3 credits
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 225 Personal Financial ManagementUnderstanding and managing personal finances are key to one?s future financial success. This course presents essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about real world financial issues. Students will learn how choices influence occupational options and future earning potential. Students will also learn to apply decision-making skills to evaluate career choices and set personal goals. The course content is designed to help the learner make wise spending, saving, and credit decisions and to make effective use of income to achieve personal financial success.
The course covers the basic principles needed for effective personal finance management, including the practical applications of money management, budgeting, taxes, credit, insurance, housing, investments, and retirement planning.Formally BUA 330 Personal Financial Management
3 credits
Pre-requisites: MATH 111
BADM 227 Team Dynamics and DevelopmentStudents of Team Dynamics and Development explore the psychological dynamics inherent in small groups working as teams and the processes they might use to be more effective in developing cooperation and communication, while achieving their mission. Students assess a team's ability to inclusively engage in conflict, share power, express creativity to solve problems and make decisions.
3 Credits
BADM 101 prior is recommended but not required.
BADM 229 Performance Management and ProductivityStudents in Performance Management and Productivity will examine the relationship between performance management programs with clear and measurable objectives and sustainable productivity. Students will develop performance measurement metrics, which they will apply in programs to improve or sustain good and measurable performance objectives, students will analyze and interpret the results of performance measurement programs.
3 Credits
BADM 101 prior is recommended but not required.
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 243 Information Systems in OrganizationsProvides an introduction to systems and development concepts, information technology, and application software. The course explains how information is used in organizations and how information technology enables improvement in quality, timeliness, and competitive advantage.
Formerly BUA 223 Theory of Management Information Systems.
Cross-listed with ISYS 211
3 credits
BADM 245 Decision Support SystemsProvides an understanding of organizational systems, planning, and the decision process, and how information is used for decision support in organizations. The course covers quality and decision theory, information theory, and practice essential for providing viable information to the organization. It outlines the concepts of IS for competitive advantage, data as a resource, IS and IT planning and implementation, change and project management. Formerly BUA 230 Decision Support Systems.
Cross-listed with ISYS 213
3 credits
BADM 251 Management and Leadership DevelopmentDiscusses the principles, concepts, and practice of management. Through participation in experiential exercises such as simulations, role-playing, and team activities, students learn how to be more effective managers and leaders, with a focus on personal awareness and growth and on building effective working relationships. Formerly MGT 200 Principles of Management and MGT 254 Management and Leadership Development.
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
BADM 345 Intermediate Computer Applications for BusinessThe student will engage in intermediate use and application of the Microsoft software applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access and teh interconnectivity between the applications. This course furthers the student's knowledge of the MS Office 2007 Suite by providing hands-on experience with advanced projects and assignments. Student will develop web pages from the documentation created in the course. Successful students will be able to develop procedure for the effective use of the software applications, increase efficiency and productivity through MS Office 2007 Suite integration.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BADM 241 or ISYS 201
BADM 363 Human Resources Law and Employee SafetyStudents in this course will survey employment law, and HR's role in compliance, including the National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, COBRA, HIPAA, Title VII each of which have dramatically changed the relationship between employer and employee. Additionally, students will analyze the impact of employment law in issues, such as: Harassment, discrimination, and the role of the human resources administrator in implementing and enforcing policies and practices.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 371 is required and BADM 101 is recommended.
BADM 371 Human Resource ManagementIntroduces theories and principles of human resource management. Topics include human resource planning and job analysis; recruitment, selection and placement; performance appraisal; compensation systems; training and development; organizational improvement; and employee rights.Formerly MGT 335 Human Resource Management
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 251 or BADM 373
BADM 375 Introduction to Organizational DevelopmentApplies behavioral science theories and techniques to assess the current health of an organization and its ability to adapt to environmental changes, improve internal relationships, and increase its problem-solving capabilities thereby increasing effectiveness. The course studies the essential steps for achieving change at the individual, group, and organizational level necessary to adapt to the dynamic external environment. The course also examines processes and outcomes of planned change efforts in organizations. Fomerly MGT 357 Introduction to Organizational Development.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 251 or BADM 373
BADM 379 Labor and Union RelationsStudents in Labor and Union Relations assess and interpret the relationship between employer and employee to determine effective relationship policies and practices. Students will survey issues between management, labor, and union organizations including the Fair Labor Act, collective bargaining, employment at will, and balancing expectations and outcomes with the strategic objectives and mission of the organization.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: BADM 371 is required and BADM 101 is recommended.
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 451 Project ManagementPresents an introduction to the principles and concepts of project management, an essential tool for the business professional in both the federal and commercial sectors. The course addresses all aspects of the project cycle. Topics include project initiation, project planning, team selection, project monitoring and control, risk management, and project closeout. Emphasis is placed on how to identify and meet schedule, cost, and technical constraints while focusing on customer needs. Formerly BUA 401 Project Management.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 101 or BADM 251
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
COM 290 Public SpeakingExamines theory and practice of public speaking. Students will prepare and present informative and persuasive speeches. Audience analysis, research, speech organization, delivery and effective persuasive strategies will be covered.
3 credits
FLC Area I
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
COM 415 Conflict in the WorkplaceThe course examines the key concepts in organizational conflict, from a communication perspective. The course will provide opportunities for gaining insights into the complexities of conflict in work life. Topics include: diagnostic and intervention techniques for changing elements in a conflict; the role of power; language; goals; culture and gender in creating, sustaining and managing conflict in professional settings.
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
ENGL 209 Business WritingFamiliarizes students with basic types of standard business writing, including memos, letters, resumes, reports, and manuals, and with techniques appropriate to such writing. Formerly ENG 384 Business Writing.
3 credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 107
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
JAMS 302 Multi-media StorytellingThis course emphasizes reporting, writing and editing skills- the foundations of storytelling across media platforms. Students explore the techniques used to research and report complex social, political and economic issues. They will be required to research, report and write stories under deadline and suitable for publication.
3 credits
Prerequisites: JAMS 201
PHIL 245 Ethics IIntroduces the student to social ethics and the concepts of person and community by examining the moral traditions that inform our understanding of the individual. The course traces the focus of ethics from a concern about what kind of person to be to the more modern and narrow concern in how to act in both the public and private domains, acknowledging the ways in which our cultural and historical practices help shape our vision. Formerly PHI 212 The Moral Dimension: Persons and Community.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Values and Beliefs Area
Core Area III: Ethics and Moral Reasoning