Business

An introduction to the construction and interpretation of financial statements, valuation of assets, financial ratios analysis, and the construction and use of budgets for decision making.

An introduction to data-driven decision-making for business. Topics include exploratory data analysis and
summarization; basic statistical concepts including measures of central tendency, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing; and basic linear regression and predictive modeling.

Introduces the basics of econometric analysis. Topics include regression analysis, muticollinearity, heteroskedacity and autocorrelation. Emphasizes the applied aspects of econometrics through the use of standard computer packages.

Applies marketing principles, practices, and theories to formulate strategic marketing plans and solutions for U.S. and global markets. Builds analytical skills in diagnosing marketing problems, identifying opportunities, analyzing alternative courses of action, and recommending marketing strategies and action plans. Emphasizes decision-making, financial and ethical analysis, and individual and team assignments involving marketing cases, field projects, class discussions, written reports, and oral presentations.

Efficient project management has become an integral part of successful organizations. The purpose of this course is to increase technical and people
skills related to project management within a variety of organizational structures. Students will engage in all facets of project management methodology in an organizational context. 

This course examines the field of transportation in today’s modern, intermodal business environment. Transportation is examined at both the micro- and macro-level by exploring the significance, economics, regulation, selection, and primary mediums of/within the field of intermodal transportation, including rail, road, air, and water freight. 

This course will explore how marketing and entrepreneurship affect and are affected by one another.  Concepts from each of the two areas will be examined to determine how concepts apply to, and how the concepts can aid, in the practice of one another. 

This skills-based business communication course equips students to effectively make oral presentations alone and in teams, lead meetings, and write for a business audience. Students will learn how to create a sensory experience in their oral presentations, while clearly presenting information, facts and data. Students will practice writing concise summary reports and adopt acceptable business conventions for various correspondence mediums. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

Course introduces concepts, theories, information, and issues that impact business. It investigates the role of functional business units and the cultural, economic, legal, and geopolitical influences on business. The course examines the nature of business decisions across such functional areas as human resources management, finance, accounting, marketing, and operations management.

An introduction to the construction and interpretation of financial statements, valuation of assets, financial ratios analysis, and the construction and use of budgets for decision making.

Introduction to Human Behavior in Organizations (3 credits)  In what type of organization do you want to work for your internship or college? What are the differences between a business, a government agency, and a nonprofit organization? Investigates organizations from a number of levels: interaction both within and between organizations, and organizations within their socio/political/economic context. Has writing and oral presentation requirements and multinational and multicultural teamwork. Not appropriate for seniors. Prerequisite: completion of ES.

In this seminar on leadership students will survey, critique and discuss leadership theory, research and practice. Students will complete exercises to develop and understand individual leadership skills and aspirations. Students also will explore links between the leadership and other organizational issues such as motivation, learning and organizational culture.

This course focuses on introductory supply chain and operations processes and performance. Designed for students interested in consulting and positions in operations, marketing or supply chain, the course introduces key global supply chain concepts and basic tools for effective supply chain management. Topics for exploration include global supply chains, retail logistics and contemporary supply chain innovations.

This course introduces students to marketing across national and cultural boundaries. The class provides a well-rounded perspective of international markets specifically the history, geography, economic, religious and cultural aspect of countries that make them unique.

The course introduces sports management as an academic field of study and from a host of disciplinary lenses including management, marketing, economics, and
logistics. This applied course will expose students to all levels of sports and allow for outreach and engagement with sports professionals at various levels. 

This course introduces students to basic concepts relevant to applying information technology in business organizations. The concepts to be disseminated include Information Systems in Business, Modern Organizations in the Digital Economy, Ethics, Privacy, Information Security, Data and Knowledge Management, Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Introduces the basics of econometric analysis. Topics include regression analysis, multicollinearity, heteroskedacity and autocorrelation. Emphasizes the applied aspects of econometrics through the use of standard computer packages.

This course is designed to be a real-world business (for-profit and not-for-profit) incubator for students to transform their ideas from theory to practice by using ideation, project management and business modeling skills. The course is designed around a team-based and project-based teaching method. Students participate in selection and deinvestigation and data collection, analysis, and presentation of a research project.

This course explores recent changes in the finance industry aimed at creating long-term social impact. Students learn to track environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors so as to create and evaluate traditionally underfunded ventures pertaining to climate change, public finance, education, microfinance, health, and poverty alleviation.

This course investigates consumer and organizational buying motives, buying influences, and buying decision-making processes and their implications for marketing strategies and public/social policy. Students explore cross-cultural, ethical and research issues in understanding consumer and industrial/organizational buying.

   This course focuses on theory and practice of leading change at a variety of levels, but with special emphasis on the organizational level. Through readings, discussion and projects we will examine organizational dynamics and explore the larger environmental factors that impact leading and managing change in effective organizations. You will have opportunities to reflect on your future work as leaders and agents of change.

Social entrepreneurs approach social change by creating organizations for the social good. These can be nonprofit or for profit organizations. We will learn about successful and unsuccessful models and outcomes of social enterprises, then complete a project putting what we've learned in to action. This is an experiential, project-based course. 

Nonprofits and Non-governmental organizations are a major component of civil society and an indicator of the state of a country's civil society. We will look at the operations of NGOs and NPOs in the US and abroad to understand their operations and role. Our focus includes the relationships between NPOs/NGOs and government and business. We will employ case studies and research projects to deepen our understanding of the complex issues facing NGOs/NPOs.

An examination of the structure and operations of the commercial banking system and other financial intermediaries including the stock market and markets for other financial assets, theories of predicting the behavior of stock prices, principles of portfolio selection, and the impact of monetary policy and regulatory agencies on financial markets. 

Develops skills in engaging differences in diverse groups, helping students become effective members of multicultural teams. Through discussion of leadership theories, exploration of personal values and abilities, experiential exercises, and graduate-level case studies, participants enhance their own understanding of leadership and their roles in teams. Prerequisite: MGMT 203 or consent of the instructor.

Examines the problem of conflict in social theory and practice. Readings introduce types of alternative dispute resolution. Students practice mediation and negotiation skills through simulated conflicts. Class and gender perspectives are presented in class activities, readings, and films. 

This course examines the field of transportation in today’s modern, intermodal business environment. Transportation is examined at both the micro- and macro-level by exploring the significance, economics, regulation, selection, and primary mediums of/within the field of intermodal transportation including rail, road, air, and water freight. Prerequisite: MGMT 141 and MGMT 200 and Sophomore Standing or above.

Students may have liked their favorite brand or non-profit on Facebook, followed them on Twitter, and watched their videos on YouTube. Why? What do businesses and non-profits expect to gain from the use of social media? This course examines the use of social media as a marketing and communication tool. Using readings, case studies, current events and a marketing project, students will understand introductory topics in marketing and the benefits and implications of using social media for marketing and communications as well as potential effects on stakeholders.

Students may have liked their favorite brand or non-profit on Facebook, followed them on Twitter, and watched their videos on YouTube. Why? What do businesses and non-profits expect to gain from the use of social media? This course examines the use of social media as a marketing and communication tool. Using readings, case studies, current events and a marketing project, students will understand introductory topics in marketing and the benefits and implications of using social media for marketing and communications as well as potential effects on stakeholders.

This course analyzes international markets and risks from the perspective of investors, managers, regulators and other stakeholders. Key topics include exchange rates, capital flows, risk analysis and management, valuation, and private-public partnerships. Topics are studied in real-world contexts through case studies, current events, and collaborative research projects.

This course examines the role and integration of information technology in the contemporary world. Mediums include laptop and desktop computers, mobile devices, drones, robotics, and various applications. Students will examine, research, and compose critiques on the emergence of information technology in everyday life, examining how IT permeates business, social lives and the cultural implications of this growing technology dependence.

This skills-based business communication course equips you to make oral presentations alone effectively and in teams, lead meetings, and write for a business audience. You will learn how to create a sensory experience in your oral presentations while clearly presenting information, facts, and data. You will practice writing concise summary reports, and you will adopt the acceptable business conventions for various correspondence mediums.

In this course, students learn financial analysis by writing an in-depth report of a particular corporation of their own choosing. By building a financial model, applying it to real-time data, and comparing their analysis to real-world analysts, students learn the methods, joys and challenges of financial valuation.

Integrates issues from field experiences with research in social sciences, readings and cases in career development and ethics in preparation for future work settings.

An internship or practicum organized by the student in consultation with the adviser. Credits for the experience must be negotiated between the adviser and the on-site supervisor. The experience involves one of the following: (a) teaching or tutoring a second language, (b) a special research project or (c) interpreting / translation. Depending on the experience, students enhance their communicative skills, develop a critical understanding of linguistic and cultural differences, connect to other disciplines through languages, come to a deeper understanding of the role of translation in cross-cultural communication, and/or reflect on career and life goals.