2019-20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

ECON-3380 3 hours Economic Development and Political Economy –Sp A study of the interaction of political and economic systems to produce economic development and growth of nation states. A framework for analysis of development is explored and applied to specific case studies of both industrial and developing economics that have recently undergone significant change. Prerequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics; or permission of instructor. ECON-3390 Public Finance –Fa 3 hours This course will review the role of government in the economy, to include measures of economic efficiency and how inefficiencies within the market system may allow for government action to be potentially welfare enhancing. Theories of collective choice will be analyzed, and an analysis of supply and demand in political markets will be used to assess government policies such as regulation and taxation. Crosslisted as PUAD. Prerequisite: ECON- 2330 Microeconomics; or permission of instructor. (even years) ECON-3410 Topics in Economics –Fa, Sp, Su 1–3 hours A variety of courses are covered under this heading on an experimental basis. This allows the department to meet the changing needs of the students without formally adding or dropping courses. ECON-4110 Introduction to Econometrics –Sp 3 hours Econometrics is a set of research tools used to estimate and test economic relationships. The methods taught in this introductory course can also be employed in the business disciplines of accounting, finance, marketing, and management and in many social science disciplines. The aim of this course is to provide you with the skills helpful in filling the gap between being a student of economics and being a practicing economist. By taking this introduction to econometrics, you will gain an overview of how statistical techniques can increase understanding of how economic variables are related. Prerequisites: GSS-3650 Quantitative Methodology or BUS-2150 Statistics for Business. (even years) End-User Information Systems (EUIS) EUIS-1000 3 hours Word Processing Concepts and Applications Designed to develop a working knowledge of word processing software and hardware components and to apply these concepts to various software applications. The student will create, format, edit, store, retrieve, and print different types of documents as well as apply advanced features of the software to expand basic documents. Also an overview of the current operating system. EUIS-1010 3 hours Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications –Sp Designed to explain basic concepts of graphics software, give detailed information about the types of graphics that are available and when to use each type, demonstrate how to create each of the major types of graphics, and teach basic design concepts. EUIS-2010 3 hours Spreadsheet and Database Concepts and Applications –Sp Designed to identify concepts and terminology used with electronic spreadsheets and to identify tasks that can be accomplished with spreadsheet software. The students will be able to use the computer to create, format, edit, store, retrieve, and print worksheets, graphs, and charts. The course will also introduce the student to database management systems. Fundamentals of database management concepts will be covered using a microcomputer database application package. Topics will include table design, query, maintenance, and reports. Prerequisite: ITM-1510 Software Tools for Business. EUIS-2200 Desktop Publishing 2 hours Writing, assembling, and designing publications commonly found in businesses, such as newsletters, brochures, reports, and promotional materials using PageMaker software. Finance (FIN) FIN-1710 Personal Finance –Fa, Sp 3 hours This course is designed to educate and inform the undergraduate student about personal finance, with the view toward practical application, both currently and upon graduation. The course integrates principles of personal finance with biblical principles. Topics include: biblical stewardship, work, financial planning, budgeting, giving, taxation, use of credit, investments, asset protection, retirement and estate planning. (This course is a general elective course.) FIN-2730 Church Business Administration 3 hours A study of the principles and procedures of the financial management of the local church organization. (Credit not applicable to meet business elective requirements.). FIN-3310 Money and Financial Markets –Sp 3 hours A study of money, banking, and monetary theory, with particular emphasis on international financial markets. Prerequisite: ECON- 2340 Macroeconomics or permission of instructor. Crosslisted with ECON-3310. FIN-3410 Topics in Finance –Fa, Sp, Su 1–3 hours A variety of topics are covered under this heading on an experimental basis. This allows the department to meet the changing needs of the students without formally adding or dropping courses. FIN-3710 Principles of Finance –Fa, Sp 3 hours A study of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial decision making. Topics include financial statement analysis, financial markets, risk and return, determinants of interest rates, time value of money, valuation of financial assets, cost of capital and capital budgeting, dividends, multi-national financial management, and financial planning and forecasting. Prerequisites: ACCT-2110 Principles of Accounting I; BUS-2150 Statistics for Business. FIN-3730 Investments –Sp 3 hours A study of the various types of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commercial, paper, options, and commodities. Particular emphasis is given to return and risk in developing investment strategies. Prerequisite: FIN-3710 Principles of Finance. (Fee $50) FIN-3750 International Finance –Sp 3 hours Discussion and analysis of financial management within a global context. Topics include international financial markets, foreign exchange rates and risk, exchange risk management, and other financial management issues relative to the multinational firm. Prerequisite: FIN-3710 Principles of Finance FIN-3760 Financial Planning –Fa 3 hours This course provides an introduction to the field of personal financial planning. The course includes an overview of investments, income taxation, insurance, estate planning, retirement planning, and employee benefits. Prerequisite: FIN- 3710 Principles of Finance FIN-3770 3 hours Security Analysis and Portfolio Management –Fa The theory and practice of security analysis techniques and portfolio management objectives. Students research securities in order to make informed buy/sell recommendations and evaluate security and portfolio performance with a particular emphasis on common stocks. Students manage a funded portfolio. Prerequisite: FIN-3730 Investments. (Fee: $20) FIN-4700 Seminar in Finance 1 hour A forum to discuss contemporary topics and issues in finance and provide guidance in areas of student career interest. Prerequisites: ACCT-3120 Intermediate Financial Accounting II; FIN-3310 Money and Financial Markets; FIN-3710 Principles of Finance; FIN-3730 Investments. Page 258 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions ECON-3380 – FIN-4700 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION