156 4780. Strategic Management (3) F, S A capstone course for seniors designed to facilitate integration of the knowledge gained in earlier courses. Focus of the course is on the total enterprise. Emphasis is on crafting well- conceived strategies and on successful strategy implementation. Prerequisites: Business Foundations, BusAdm 3200; LOM 3050; Fin 3200; Mgmt 3010, 3200; Mktg 3010; Senior standing. 4800. Independent Research (1-3) Su, F, S Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. Preprequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 6680. Graduate Consulting Projects (3) F, S Graduate students are given the opportunity to analyze actual businesses, make recommendations, and, perhaps, help implement changes in the organization. Students meet periodically with supervising faculty to review results. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. I business administration Finance Emphasis After studying in the School's core courses about the various functions in organizations, the student who concentrates in finance learns how to acquire, allocate, and control a firm's financial resources efficiently. A background in finance will prepare the student to: (1) conduct detailed financial analyses; (2) relate the financial environment of an organization to the policies that organization will need for optimum returns; and (3) select and analyze investment opportunities for both individuals and organizations. For those students desiring to pursue careers as analysts or consultants, a graduate degree is recommended. Business Administration: Finance Emphasis (■■B' bachelor degri . Program Prerequisites: All Business and Economics courses with numbers above 3000 require prior completion of Acctng 2010, Econ SS2010, Econ SS2020, IS&T 1000, and Quant 2600 (unless noted on page 145). These prerequisites are referred to collectively as "Business Foundations." ■ Minor: Not required. ■ Grade Requirements: The minimum overall GPA for graduation is 2.5; additionally, students must earn a 2.5 GPA in business and economics courses. Finally, a course of "C-" or higher is required for all business and economics prerequisite and program requirements. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — 60-61 of these are School requirements, 30 are required within the major, and the balance should be taken outside of the major. The required 40 upper-division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above) are included in the School and major requirements. Academic Advisement Advisement is required. See the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Advisor in WB 211 (801-626-6065) and/or contact the Business Administration Department in WB 216 (801- 626-6075). Contact the School advisor for information on transfer credits, business foundations courses, and admission applications. Advising in major selection, major requirements, and admission applications is provided by the Business Administration Department. Contact either office for advising issues. Admission Requirements An application is necessary for all majors and minors in the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Completion of prerequisite courses with grades of "C-" or higher is required for access to upper division Business and Economics courses. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Finance Emphasis also will satisfy general education requirements: Engl EN1010, Engl EN2010 (English Composition); Math QL1050 (Quantitative Literacy); Econ SS2010 and Econ SS2020 (Social Science); and Botany LS1403 (Life Science). Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements (See pages 145-146) Liberal Support Curriculum 13 or 14 Business Foundations 13 Business Cross-Functional Core 19 Business Functional Core 15 Business Courses Required (21 credit hours) IS&T Mgmt Fin Fin Fin 3110 3200 3300 3350 3400 or BusAdm 4210 Fin 4400 Fin 4410 Info Technology for Business Managerial Communications Investments Financial Institutions Real Estate Principles & Practices Survey of Business Law Financial Problems I Financial Problems II Elective Courses (9 credit hours) Select three courses with approval of your Finance faculty advisor. BusAdm 3500 BusAdm 4210* BusAdm 4500 Econ 3200 Fin 3400* Fin 3500 Fin 4860 or BusAdm 4680 Fin 4990 LOM 3500 LOM 4100 Mktg 3200 Introduction to Business Research Survey of Business Law Entrepreneurship Money & Banking Real Estate Principles & Practice Capital Budgeting Finance Internship Senior Consulting Projects Special Topics in Finance Computer Models/Applications Quality Management Selling and Sales Management 'If not taken to fill requirements in the section above. FINANCE COURSES - FIN 1010. Personal Finance (3) Su, F, S Personal and family budgeting, installment buying, borrowing money, buying a home, life and property insurance, personal investment, and retirement and estate planning. Weber State University 157 2300. Introduction to Investments (3) A study of investment opportunities, mechanics, analysis, risk, and risk management at the introductory level. This course is designed for non finance majors and will not be accepted as a substitute for Fin 3300. 3200. Financial Management (3) Su, F, S Financial analysis, planning and control, working capital management, capital budgeting, and short-term and long-term financing. Student use of computers is required for the preparation of case study material used to enhance the presentation of selected topics presented in the course. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Quant 2610. 3300. Investments (3) F An in-depth study of principles, concepts, and tools used in the investment field as they relate to investment opportunities, mechanics, financial statement analysis, risk, and portfolio management. Computer use is required to access the Dow-Jones market analyzer investment software and in the preparation and analysis of investment portfolios. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Fin 3200. 3350. Financial Institutions (3) F A study of the functions and significance of the major financial institutions, such as commercial savings institutions, with an emphasis on management problems, regulations, credit appraisal, and loan types. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Fin 3200. 3400. Real Estate Principles and Practices (3) S Fundamental economic aspects of real estate with emphasis on realty as a commodity of trade. The subject matter in this course of general interest to both those desiring to enter the real estate profession and those who only intend to own real estate. 3500. Capital Budgeting (3) S Capital investment decision-making procedures relative to make/ buy, lease/buy, working capital, replacements, and new investment decisions. Involves use of the computer in the analysis of cash flows and capital acquisition alternatives. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; Fin 3200. 4400. Financial Problems I (3) F Case studies in financial management. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of case study solutions. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Fin 3200. 4410. Financial Problems II (3) S Case studies in financial management continued. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of case study solutions. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Fin 4400. 4800. Independent Research (1-3) Su, F, S Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. 4860. Finance Internship (3) F, S A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through finance courses. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. 4900. Special Topics in Finance (4) Special treatment of current topics in Finance. This course will involve primary and/or secondary research by class participants. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Fin 3200; Instructor approval. Business Administration logistics & Operations Management Emphasis business logistics and operations management have received considerable attention as businesses have attempted to become more efficient and effective in global competition. The student who selects logistics and operations management as a major learns how to manage the production function and the logistics of materials and product flows into a firm from suppliers, through the firm's internal organization, and out of the firm to customers. The discipline involves purchasing, materials management, production planning and control, quality management, transportation, and distribution management. The growing recognition by industry of the value of more effective and efficient operations and logistics activities has intensified demand for persons with the appropriate capabilities. Weber State has enjoyed considerable success in placing operations and business logistics graduates in a wide variety of employment opportunities with such firms as TRW, Kimberly Clark, Emery Worldwide, Morton International, Wal-Mart, and Diebold. In addition, many advanced students have found rewarding internships and part-time placement, while still attending school, at such firms as Iomega, Roadway Express, Morton International, and others. Business Administration: logistics & operations management emphasis » Program Prerequisites: All Business and Economics courses with numbers above 3000 require prior completion of Acctng 2010, Econ SS2010, Econ SS2020, IS&T 1000, and Quant 2600 (unless noted on page 145). These prerequisites are referred to collectively as "Business Foundations." » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: The minimum overall GPA for graduation is 2.5; additionally, students must earn a 2.5 GPA in business and economics courses. Finally, a course of "C-" or higher is required for all business and economics prerequisite and program requirements. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — 60-61 of these are School requirements, 30 are required within the major, and the balance should be taken outside of the major. The required 40 upper-division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above) are included in the School and major requirements. Academic Advisement Advisement is required. See the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Advisor in WB 211 (801-626-6065) and/or contact the Business Administration Department in WB 216 (801- 626-6075). Contact the School advisor for information on transfer credits, business foundations courses, and admission applications. Advising in major selection, major requirements, and admission applications is provided by the Business Administration Department. Contact either office for advising issues. Admission Requirements An application is necessary for all majors and minors in the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Completion of Business Foundations courses with grades of "C-" or higher is required for admission and access by majors to upper division Business and Economics courses. 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