Business Administration Finance General Information 444. Introduction to Corporate & Partnership Taxation (3) A, S A comparison of alternative forms of conducting a business. The tax effects of choosing a C corporation, S corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship are explored. Prerequisite: Acctg 344; advanced standing. 451. Auditing Concepts I (3) A, W Introduction to auditing, generally accepted auditing standards, professional responsibilities, evidence, working papers, internal control, tests of compliance. Prerequisites: Acctg 312; CIS 374; Mgmt 320; advanced standing. 452. Auditing Concepts II (3) W, S Audit sampling, substantive testing of account balances, additional working paper techniques, reporting and review services, and working in the SEC environment. Prerequisite: Acctg 451; advanced standing. 480. Independent Study (1-4) Individual work or work in small groups by arrangement, on special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) A continuation of Acctng 289. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Chair: William Bruce Handley Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 213 Telephone Contact: Jeanne Fielding 626-6075 Professors: H. Lon Addams, Clyde J. Cooley, William Bruce Handley, Alma F. Harris, Gordon L. Jacox, E. Jeffery Livingston, James E. MacDonald, Mark J. Nelson, Jerald T. Storey, Paul H. Thompson; Associate Professors: Brian Davis, E. K. Valentin; Assistant Professor: Robert A. Lutz; Instructors: Burrell T. Davis, Sandra P. Powell BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES-BUSADM The following courses are predominantly service-oriented, interdisciplinary courses which complement the majors, minors, and emphases throughout the College of Business and Economics. 101. Introduction to Business (4) A, W, S Relation of businessman and firm to free enterprise economy and basic principles of major fields of business. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. See College of Business and Economics Registration Restrictions before registering for courses numbered 301 and above. 320. The Legal Environment of Business (3) Su, A, W, S Introduction to the legal process, emphasizing ethical issues arising in business and the broad application of regulatory law. 421. Survey of Business Law (3) A, W, S An overview of basic law of contracts, sales, negotiable instruments, property, and debtor/creditor relations. 478. Strategic Management (4) 5m, A, W, 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: BusAdm 320; Fin 320; Mgmt 312, 320, 364; Mktg 301; Senior standing. 480. Independent Research (1-5) Su, A, W, S Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 5 hours credit is accumulated. Prerequisite: Signed contract with the instructor. 489. Cooperative Work Study (1-6) Su, A, W, S Open to students meeting criteria established by the department and on file in the cooperative education office. Credit does not count toward any major degree program. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. FINANCE EMPHASIS Description 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. PROGRAM: FINANCE EMPHASIS BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). College of Business and Economics Requirements: • See College of Business and Economics section of the catalog. Emphasis Requirements (minimum of 39 credit hours): • Required courses (27 credit hours): BusAdm 421 (3); CIS 340 (4); Fin 301 (4), 430 (4), 435 (4), 440 (4), 499 (4). • Elective courses (minimum of 12 credit hours): Fin 321 (4), 340 (4), 420 (4), 431 (4); Econ 301 (4) or 302 (4) or 303 (4), 320 (4); Mgmt 350 (3), 360 (4), 460 (4), 468 (4) with instructor approval. Students should be aware that many graduate schools require Management 440 and 460 for acceptance. These courses should be taken in addition to program requirements for the finance area of emphasis in order to satisfy typical graduate school entrance requirements. FINANCE COURSES-FIN 101. Personal Finance (4) Su, A, W, S Personal and family budgeting, installment buying, borrowing money, buying a home, and purchasing stocks and bonds. 230. Introduction to Investments (4) A, S A study of investment opportunities, mechanics, analysis, risk, and management. 300. Survey of Finance (3) W Course designed to provide non-business students with an overview of the major areas of finance, financial institutions and markets, and financial management. See College of Business and Economics Registration Restrictions before registering for courses numbered 301 and above. 301. Risk Management (4) A Designed for understanding the importance of risk in personal and business affairs with emphasis placed upon the nature of risk and techniques for handling it. 320. Corporate Finance I (4) Su, A, W, S Structure of the corporation, 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: Acct 202, 230; EconQt 261. 321. Corporate Finance II (4) 5 A continuation of Finance 320. Emphasis is on management of current and long-term assets, risk-return analysis, and special topics of finance. Students are required to use Lotus 1,2,3 and other computer software for financial problem solving. Prerequisite: Fin 320. 340. Real Estate Principles and Practices (4) S Fundamental economic aspects of real estate with emphasis on realty as a commodity of trade. The subject matter in this course is that of general interest to both those desiring to enter the real estate profession and those who only intend to own real estate. 420. Capital Budgeting (4) W 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: Fin 320. 430. Investments (4) A, W 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. Prerequisite: Fin 320. 431. Investment Analysis (4) S A continuation of concepts and computer analysis introduced in Finance 430. Emphasis is on principles of investment analysis and portfolio management and balanced financial planning for the individual. Prerequisite: Fin 430 or instructor approval. 435. Financial Institutions (4) A, W 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. Prerequisite: Fin 320. 440. Problems in Financial Administration (4) W, S Case studies in corporate financial management. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of case study solutions. Prerequisite: Fin 320. 499. Senior Seminar (4) 5 Structured exposure to current issues and research from periodical literature. Prerequisite: 12 hours of finance courses. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 136 137 Continuing Education