Plan of Study – Business Administration

Note: A Semester Hour (s.h.) is a unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class) or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester. Most courses are two, three or four semester hours.

Business Administration: Minor

Minor Courses (Minimum of 24 semester hours required.)

ACC 2010 Principles of Accounting I (3 s.h.)

An introduction to the theory and concepts of financial accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles and issues as to classification, recognition, realization, measurement, and reporting. Emphasis on the accounting process, including preparation of basic financial statements and the accounting for and analysis of transactions affecting assets, selected liabilities, and equity. Prerequisite: MTH 1050 or equivalent.

BUS 3960 Business Ethics (3 s.h.)

A conceptual course focused on the social and ethical issues facing business. Approaches to processes that foster ethical decision-making in today's complex global business environment are examined. A variety of means, including case studies, are used to examine such topics as corporate social responsibility, global citizenship, ethical corporate culture, working conditions, environmental impact issues, and codes of conduct. Prerequisites: MKT 2440, MGT 2360; junior standing.

ECN 2720/2730 Option (Choose from: ECN 2720 or ECN 2730.)

ECN 2720 Principles of Microeconomics (3 s.h.)

Theories of production and cost, demand, supply, competition, consumer behavior, and distribution of income. Prerequisite: MTH 1050.

ECN 2730 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 s.h.)

Measurement and determination of economic activity and development, aggregate income, and employment. Emphasis on consumption, monetary policy, taxes, government, investment, and expenditures. Prerequisite: MTH 1050.

INB 3140 International Business (3 s.h.)

An introductory course in world trade, global economics, international management and other related topics. The focus will be on the expected changes to U.S. business. Prerequisite: ECN 295, 296; ECN 102, ACC 212, CIS 180

MGT 2360 Principles of Management (3 s.h.)

An introduction to the nature and principles of management; history, theories, practices, problems, and techniques; characteristics and qualities of managers; contemporary trends in management thought and practice.

MGT 3020 Organizational Behavior (3 s.h.)

Analysis of group and individual behavior in the organization; analysis of social structures which affect management policies and procedures. Prerequisite: MGT 2360.

MIS 2400 Principles of Management Information Systems (3 s.h.)

The value of information technology to business and the contribution technology can make to the strategic goals of an organization. Technical foundation concepts such as networks, hardware, and software. Case studies are used to illustrate concepts. Hands-on exercises using industry-standard software are included.

MKT 2440 Principles of Marketing (3 s.h.)

Study of marketing concepts, terminology, and applications, with special emphasis on the marketing mix relationships: e.g., product, price, promotion, and distribution. Introduction to the role and operation of marketing functions and their respective influence on the organization, both internally and externally.