2003-2004 Academic Catalog

55 Business Administration School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Prerequisites: EUIS-1000 Word Processing Concepts and Applications; EUIS-1010 Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications; EUIS-2010 Spreadsheet Database Concepts and Applications. EUIS-4000 2 hours Trends, Issues, and Cases in End-User Information Systems Designed to explore special topics related to the role of informa- tion systems in the various functional areas of contemporary business, to assist the student to envision and evaluate computer- based solutions to information systems problems by studying the historical and technological developments, and to provide the student with concepts for understanding information systems in the future. Capstone course. EUIS-4010 1-3 hours End-User Information Systems Internship Each student will gain work experience in a business/industry work site utilizing the skills related to the student’s academic program and career objectives. The student will perform duties and services as assigned by the work supervisor and internship coordinator. Reports and assignments are required of the students completing the internship. Finance FIN-1710 Personal Finance 3 hours A study of the current principles and practices of establishing a lifetime program of personal money management. Topics include: the economy, theories of work and income, preparation of financial goals, budgets and reports, relevant biblical passages for giving, principles and practices of purchasing food, clothing, transportation, recreation, vacations, housing and home furnish- ings, insurance for homes, autos, health and life, and investments in the money market, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, real estate, precious metals and collectibles. Credit, borrowing, making money grow, retirement, social security, estate planning and income taxes are also studied. (Credit not applicable to meet business elective requirements.) FIN-2730 Church Business Administration 3 hours A study of the principles and procedures of the financial manage- ment of the local church organization. (Credit not applicable to meet business elective requirements.) FIN-3310 International Money and Capital Markets 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. FIN-3710 Financial Management of the Firm 3 hours A study of the practical and theoretical aspects of financial decision making. Topics include: cost of capital, capital structure, management of current assets, capital budgeting, sources of funds, and statement analysis. Prerequisites: ACCT-2110 Principles of Accounting I; BUS-2150 Business Statistics. FIN-3730 Investments 3 hours A study of the various types of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commercial, paper, options, and commodi- ties. Particular emphasis is given to return and risk in developing investment strategies. Prerequisite: FIN-3730 Investments FIN-3770 3 hours Security Analysis and Portfolio Management The theory and practice of security analysis techniques and portfolio management objectives. Prerequisite: FIN-3710 Financial Management of the Firm. 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. Prereq- uisites: ACCT-3120 Intermediate Financial Accounting II; FIN- 3310 International Money and Capital Markets; FIN-3710 Finan- cial Management of the Firm; FIN-3730 Investments. FIN-4750 Financial Institution Administration 3 hours An integrated and comprehensive analysis of the management of financial institutions considering the unique problems faced by each type of institution. Prerequisite: FIN-3310 International Money and Capital Markets. (Fee: $20) FIN-4770 Advanced Financial Management 3 hours An in-depth analysis of topics of concern to financial managers of modern corporations. Topics include capital budgeting, financial forecasting, working capital management, and valuation of merger and acquisition candidates. Prerequisites: FIN 3710 Financial Management of the Firm and ACCT 3110 Intermediate Financial Accounting I. FIN-4790 Case Problems in Financial Management 3 hours Case study of financial management in business enterprises. Planning current and long-term financial needs, profit planning, funds allocation, dividend policy, expansion, and combination. Prerequisite: FIN-4770 Advanced Financial Management. Management MGMT-3500 3 hours Principles of Organization and Management An examination of the policies, principles, practices, and prob- lems involved in the organization and management of business concerns. MGMT-3510 Small Business Management 3 hours A course dealing with the program involved in establishing and managing a small business. Financial organization, services, and problems are analyzed. Prerequisites: ACCT-2120 Principles of Accounting II; MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management; MRKT-3600 Principles of Marketing. MGMT-3520 Production and Operations Management 3 hours Introduction to the concepts, methodologies, and application of production and operations management. Designed to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills for application in the operations and production areas of the firm. Designed to develop an appreciation for the interaction of operations management with the management systems of organization. Prerequisite: ACCT- 2120 Principles of Accounting II; BUS-2150 Business Statistics; MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management. MGMT-3530 Human Resources Management 3 hours An analysis of the principal functions, processes, and problems involved in the management of personnel policies; selection, training, promotion, compensation, and discharge of personnel; labor turnover, safety, health, and recreation. Prerequisite: MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management; or permission of instructor. MGMT-3540 Management Science 3 hours An introduction to linear programming, transportation and assignment problems, network flow problems, and inventory systems. The linear programming, transportation and assignment, network flow, and inventory models are solved and their use demonstrated by various applications. Prerequisite: BUS-3150 Operations Analysis. MGMT-3550 Organizational Behavior 3 hours A study of the impact of human behavior within and upon the organizational structure. Emphasis is given to behavior as it relates to employment, absenteeism, employee turnover, produc- tivity, human performance, and management. Prerequisite: MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management; or permission of instructor. MGMT-3570 International Management 3 hours Focuses on the principles of management in a global economy. Exporting and foreign direct investment are analyzed from the multinational perspective. Strategy, organizational structure, and control techniques are developed in a world environment. Prereq- uisite: MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management.