Course Offerings

Business Administration

BADM 220  BUSINESS STATISTICS. This course introduces students to basic statistical methods.  Topics, with computer applications, include:  descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, sampling, estimation and index numbers with emphasis on applications in business and economics.  Prerequisite: MATH 102.                                                                        3

BADM 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a business topic with help from the instructor.          1-4

BADM 292  TOPICS.  Topics or field of interests in Business Administration.      1-3

BADM 293  WORKSHOP.  Workshop in Business Administration.      1-3

BADM 310  BUSINESS FINANCE.  Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markets hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 211.       3

BADM 315  CREDIT AND COLLECTION.  Fundamentals of credit, credit policies, cost of credit, credit management, collections, and customer selection.                                                                       3

BADM 321  BUSINESS STATISTICS II.  This course focuses on statistical inference and forecasting topics, with business applications, include hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation, simple linear and multiples regression and time series analysis.  Utilization of statistical software is emphasized. Prerequisite: BADM 220 or MATH 281.        3

BADM 334  SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.  This course applies business policies and procedures to the small business environment.  As such, it is designed for students contemplating management or ownership of a small business.  Topics include the nature of the entrepreneur, financing and ownership options, marketing, government regulations, taxation, inventory control and other relevant business functions. Prerequisite: BADM 360              3

BADM 350  LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS.  This is a study of legal topics as they apply to the business environment.  Topics include an introduction to the law, the U.S. Court System, legal process, government regulation, and criminal, tort, and contract issues.  3

BADM 351  BUSINESS LAW.  This course involves a thorough study of the law of contracts, sales, product liability, agency,  corporations and other selected topics. Prerequisite: BADM 350.                     3

BADM 360  ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT.   This course is a study of management, including the planning, directing, controlling and coordinating of the various activities involved in operating a business enterprise.         3

BADM 361  OFFICE MANAGEMENT.  The management viewpoint in the study of the planning, controlling and actuating functions of the modern office. Prerequisite: ACCT 210.                                 3

BADM 370  MARKETING.  This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing.  Topics include marketing and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distribution and promotion decisions, marketing management, and evaluation and control aspects for both consumer and industrial goods.        3

BADM 371  MERCHANDISING.  The process of selecting, buying and pricing merchandise for resale to the final consumer. Emphasis is on merchandising at the retail level. Prerequisite: BADM 370, ACCT 211.              3

BADM 378  MARKETING FOR E-COMMERCE.  Considers the theories and processes that guide the marketing of goods and services electronically. Some of the course topics include the development of a web presence, cyber laws and reaching the intended market segment. Prerequisite: BADM 370 and CIS 325.   3

BADM 405  INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE.  A study of current theory, policy, and practice in international trade and finance. Prerequisites: BADM 310, BADM 370, and
ECON 202.                                                     3

BADM 411  INVESTMENTS.  This course is a thorough study of the equity market including fundamental valuation techniques, asset allocation, the efficient markets hypothesis and its implications, portfolio theory, risk and return, the primary and secondary market mechanisms, security market indicators, and international investing.  An overview of the bond market including bond valuation, duration and bond portfolio management, and an introduction to options, futures, and forward contracts are provided.  The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored. Prerequisite:  BADM 310.       3

BADM 415  FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. This course is an analytical and descriptive survey of financial institutions from a global perspective.  Financial institution risk management and the changing financial and regulatory environment are emphasized. Prerequisite:  BADM 310.             3

BADM 416  COMMERCIAL BANK
MANAGEMENT.  This course is an in-depth study of banking institutions, with special emphasis on commercial banks and their connection to the Federal Reserve System and other financial institutions.  A risk management perspective is adopted, and the fast changing global regulatory and financial environments are discussed.  Prerequisite: BADM 310.          3

BADM 417  HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.  This course provides a survey of managerial practices with respect to the management of the human resource function and an introduction to the topic of human resource, management as an occupational choice.  Major areas of inquiry include recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits administration and work force integration and maintenance. Prerequisite: BADM 360          3

BADM 418  FINANCIAL FUTURES AND OPTIONS. This course is a study of futures, options and related derivative security markets.  Theoretical analysis and practical issues and concerns are examined. Prerequisite: BADM 411 or BADM 310.        3

BADM 420  PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.  Purchasing from the supply chain point of view - raw materials, supplies, services and equipment. Prerequisite: BADM 370, BADM 425.   3

BADM 425  PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT.  This course studies the basic tools of operations management with emphasis on decision-making models in production and planning.  Such topics as decision theory, production planning and control, inventory control, materials requirement planning, project management, and quality control are covered. Prerequisite: BADM 220 or MATH 281.              3

BADM 426 INVENTORY CONTROL.  Introduction to materials management, control of materials, physical stocks, maintenance of inventory record systems, MRP, forecasting, and current computer usages. Prerequisite: BADM 425.               3

BADM 427  LOGISTICS.  The study of the movement of raw materials, inventory and finished product through the production and distribution system. Prerequisite: BADM 370, BADM 425.            3

BADM 428  MATERIAL HANDLING AND FACILITIES DESIGN.  The movement of materials within a business organization including the selection and use of equipment. Prerequisite: BADM 425.          3

BADM 435  MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION.  The understanding and management of the technological and innovative processes in business, industry and government.  Prerequisite: BADM 360.              3

BUS 436  ENTREPRENEURSHIP.  A study of idea generation and screening and the new business start-up process. Emphasis on resource management and business planning. Case studies and an entrepreneurial project are required activities. Prerequisites: ACCT 211, BADM 310, BADM 370.               3

BADM 456  CYBERLAW.  Cyberlaw is a study of the legal aspects of managing technology both in the workplace and cyberspace. The course will focus on issues relating to electronic commerce, technology, intellectual property, and the Internet. Social, legal, ethical, and political issues will be addressed with a global perspective. Prerequisite: BADM 350, permission of the instructor.        3

BADM 474  PERSONAL SELLING.  This course is a study of the skills needed to develop and manage long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.  Emphasis is placed on relationship selling, presentation, prospecting, handling objectives and closing techniques with consideration given to differences in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3

BADM 475  CONSUMER BEHAVIOR.  This course is a study of the various factors that influence consumers in their decisions relative to buying, using and disposing of goods, services and ideas.  The course examines concepts and theories from the behavioral sciences and analyzed their application in developing marketing strategies. Prerequisites: BADM 370 3

BADM 476  MARKETING RESEARCH. This course provides an in-depth study of the primary methodologies of marketing research.  Emphasis is placed on collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information for the purpose of reducing uncertainty surrounding marketing and management decisions. Prerequisite: CSC 206, BADM 370 and BADM 220 or MATH 281.         3

BADM 481  PROMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT.   This course is a concentrated study of marketing issues related to promotions and the creative aspects of the advertising/communication process.  Topics covered include communication as an integral part of marketing, fundamental of communication, the marketing environment, and management of a promotional strategy.  Planning, implementation, evaluation and control are discussed. Prerequisites: BADM 370.         3

BADM 482  BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY.  This course is designed to develop an understanding of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.  It involves integrating all functional area of business, analyzing the environment in which the firm operates, and choosing strategies that enable the firm to meet its objectives. Prerequisites: BADM 310, BADM 350, BADM 360, BADM 370, senior standing.        3

BADM 483   SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING.  This course is a consulting program whereby students, working under faculty guidance, assist businesses by researching and developing possible solutions to specific problems involved in business start-up expansion. Prerequisite: senior standing.
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BADM 490  SEMINAR.  Seminar in Business Administration.                3

BADM 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a business topic with help from instructor.                1-4

BADM 492  TOPICS. Topics of special interest in business.  1-4

BADM 493  WORKSHOP.  Workshop in Business Administration.      1-3

BADM 494  INTERNSHIP.  Practical experience in a successful business operation. Prior application required.     1-12