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Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree are listed under the School of Business. The courses listed below form the majority of the business core for the B.B.A. degree. Several of these courses are required in the B.Accy. degree as well. BAdm courses are taught by faculty members schoolwide.
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First-Year Development Course (0—0) |
Staf |
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Required of all first-year students in School of Business. This two-semester noncredit course is designed to enhance students' education and begin preparation for business careers. The course meets periodically during the semester. Course fee, $75 per semester. Restricted to School of Business freshmen. |
| 53 |
Management, Organizations, and Society (1.5) |
Staff |
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Introduction to the manager and the management process in the context of organizations and society. Focus on effective management of the corporation in a changing society. (Fall and spring) |
| 55 |
Fundamentals of Business Law (1.5) |
Staff |
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Overview of the American legal system with reference to business law and the Universal Commercial Code. Key legal concepts such as contracts and torts. The role of courts: regulation, litigation, and constitution issues. (Fall and spring) |
| 64 |
Management Information Systems Technology (3) |
Granger, Duan, Zhou |
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An introduction to data and information processing concepts and systems viewed from a contemporary management perspective. Emphasis on uses and applications as well as emerging managerial issues with the potential to reshape the form and function of information systems. Lab required. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. (Fall and spring) |
| 66 |
Organizational Behavior (3) |
Bailey, Kayes |
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Introduction to concepts of psychology and the social dynamics that characterize organizations. Decision making, motivation, attitudes, teamwork, power, and leadership. An experiential laboratory component uses case discussions and exercises to illustrate applications of theory and concepts. Restricted to School of Business freshmen. (Fall and spring) |
| 110 |
Basic Marketing Management (3) |
Achrol, Liebrenz-Himes |
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Consumer and organizational buying behavior. Strategic marketing processes (market research, segmentation, targeting, positioning, and relationship-building). Product development and brand management, valuation and pricing, channel and logistics management, integrated marketing communications, e-commerce. Prerequisite: Econ 12; Stat 51. (Fall, spring, and summer) |
| 115 |
Financial Management and Markets (3) |
Klock, Jostova |
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Introduction to financial markets, investment analysis, and financial management. Financial analysis, risk management, working capital management, capital budgeting, financial structure, cost of capital, and dividend policy. Prerequisite: BAdm 51; Econ 12; Math 32 (or 51, 52); Stat 51 or 53. (Fall and spring) |
| 120 |
Operations Management (3) |
Perry, Bagchi, White, Matta |
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Production planning concepts and analytical tools. Designing and managing production processes: facilities, equipment, process control systems. Design issues, demand forecasting, material planning, acquisition techniques. Managing the factory floor: scheduling, total quality management, continuous improvement concepts and methods. Prerequisite: Stat 51. (Fall and spring) |
| 130 |
Human Resource Management (3) |
McHugh, Jensen |
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Global and strategic implications of human capital policies and practices, including human resource planning, recruitment, selection, training, development, compensation, and collective bargaining. Prerequisite: Econ 12. (Fall, spring, and summer) |
| 135 |
Change and Organizations (1.5) |
Staff |
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An exploration of the forces of change that drive organization adaptation. Consideration of both the underlying phenomena and design implications for the organization life cycle, technology change, globalization, competition drivers, and increasing service requirements. (Fall and spring) |
| 145 |
International Financial Environment (1.5) |
Rehman, Yang, Click |
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Assessment of international economic and financial environments as they affect international corporate activity. Conceptual issues and current developments in the international financial environment, including an overview of international economic systems, international financial systems, and global financial markets. Prerequisite: Econ 12. (Fall and spring) |
| 150 |
Business and Government Relations (3) |
Griffin, Rivera, Beales, Starik |
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Economic and legal environment of business enterprise; social and political influences; contemporary problems and issues. Restricted to seniors in the B.B.A., B.Accy., and SEAS business concentration programs. (Fall and spring) |
| 190 |
Special Topics |
Staff |
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Experimental offering; new course topics and teaching methods. |
| 195 |
Internship (0) |
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School of Business undergraduates may register for this course when they wish to have an internship recorded on the transcript. The supervisor must verify that the internship has been completed for a minimum of six hours per week. A $25 administrative fee is charged. May be repeated each semester if desired. |
| 197 |
Strategy Formulation Davis, Thurman, Cook, and Implementation (3) |
Starik, Burke, Teng |
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An integrative capstone course to develop skills in diagnosing organizational problems, formulating and selecting strategic alternatives, and recognizing problems inherent in strategy implementation. Restricted to seniors in the B.B.A., B.Accy., and SEAS business concentration programs. (Fall and spring) |
| 199 |
Independent Study |
Staff |
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Assigned topics with interdisciplinary focus. Admission by prior permission of advisor. May be repeated once for credit but in a separate semester. |
