145 144 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. 4500. Entrepreneurship (3) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: FINANCE EMPHASIS A, S§ Integration of various functional areas of business as they relate to evaluating, creating, planning, and managing new business ventures. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Mktg 3010; Mgmt 3010, Mgmt 3200. 4620. Executive Lectures (1) A, S Elective Courses (9 credit hours) Select three courses with approval of your Finance faculty advisor. s » Program Prerequisites: i Is All Business and Economics courses BusAdm 3500 BusAdm Econ Fin Fin BusAdm with numbers above 3000 require prior completion of Acctng 2010, Econ $S2010, Econ $$2020, IS&T 1000, and Quant 2600 (unless noted on page 134). These prerequisites Introduction to Business Research 3 4210* Survey of Business Law 3 3200 3400* 3500 Money & Banking Real Estate Principles & Practice Capital Budgeting 3 3 3 4500 Entrepreneurship 3 1010. Introduction to Business (3) A, S$ Relation of business managers and firms to contemporary society and the global economy. Topics include human values and ethics in the workplace, multiculturalism, social responsibilities of This course is designed to acquaint the students with successful executives, their personal styles and philosophies as leaders, and the keys to their effectiveness. The format is a series of weekly one- are referred to collectively as “Business Foundations.” » Minor: Not required. Fin 4860 or BusAdm 4680 Finance Internship Senior Consulting Projects 3 3 hour lectures delivered by guest executives. » Grade Requirements: Fin 4990 Special Topics in Finance 3 business, business functions, and general principles of effective repeated for credit to a maximum of two credit hours. LOM LOM 3500 4100 Computer Models/Applications Quality Management 3 3 Mktg 3200 Selling and Sales Management 3 business operation. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs The course may be 4680. Senior Consulting Projects (3) A,S Senior students are given the opportunity to analyze actual (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. businesses, make recommendations, and implement appropriate methods in organizations. Students meet with supervising faculty weekly to review their progress. Instructor approval. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; 3000. Small Business Management (3) A, § This course is designed for students majoring outside the College of Business and Economics. It will not be counted for credit toward 4780. Strategic Management graduation for students majoring in the College of Business and Economics. It covers the business management concepts involved is on the total enterprise. Emphasis is on crafting wellconceived strategies and on successful strategy implementation. Prerequisites: Business Foundations, BusAdm 3200; LOM 3050; Fin 3200; Mgmt 3010, 3200; Mktg 3010; Senior standing. in starting and/or managing a small business. 3200. Legal Environment of Business (3) A, S, Su (3) A, S§ A capstone course for seniors designed to facilitate integration of the knowledge gained in earlier courses. Focus of the course Introduction to the legal and judicial system, emphasizing the application of regulatory law (e.g., antitrust, employment discrimi- 4800. Independent Research (1-3) A, S, Su Directed research and study on an individual basis. nation, etc.) and selected common law topics (e.g., contracts, agency, etc.). repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. 3330. Business Ethics & Environmental Responsibility (3) A, S, Su An introduction to the rudiments of moral reasoning, concepts and principles, and their application to common ethical issues faced in business. Special attention will be given to moral issues associated with the use of the natural environment by businesses. Prerequisites: Business Foundations, BusAdm 3200 3500. Introduction to Business Research (3) A, S$ Introduces students to gathering and analyzing primary and secondary data for a wide range of business applications, such as assessing customer or employee satisfaction. Students are introduced to CD ROM databases, other library resources, questionnaire development and administration, basic data analysis, and research report writing. Prerequisites: Business Foundations, Quant 2610. May be Preprequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs 4210. Survey of Business Law (3) A, S An overview of sales, negotiable instruments, property, and debtor/ creditor relations and other selected legal topics. Prerequisites: Business Foundations, BusAdm 3200. WEBER S TATE required for all business and economics prerequisite and *If not taken to fill requirements in the section above. program requirements. 1010. Personal Finance (3) Personal and family budgeting, money, buying a home, life and investment, and retirement and the College and major requirements. Academic Advisement Advisement is required. See the College of Business and Economics Advisor in WB 213 (626-6065) and/or contact the Business Administration Department in WB 216 (626-6075). Contact the College 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. Requirements An application is necessary for all majors and minors in the the student transcript. division Business and Economics courses. 6680. Graduate Consulting Projects (3) A,S Graduate students are given the opportunity to analyze actual General Education Refer to pages 31-34 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science businesses, make recommendations, and, perhaps, help implement changes in the organization. Students meet periodically with supervising faculty to review results. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 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 $S2010 and Econ $$2020 (Social Science); and Botany LS1403 (Life Science). Completion of prerequisite courses with grades of "C-" or higher is required for access to upper Course Requirements 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. 3350. Financial Institutions UNIVERSITY 13 or 14 Is 19 18 (21 credit hours) IS&T 3110 Info Technology for Business 3 3200 3300 3350 3400 Managerial Communications Investments Financial Institutions Real Estate Principles & Practices 3 3 3 3 Survey of Business Law 3 Financial Problems I Financial Problems II 3 3 4400 4410 WEBER 3200. Financial Management (3) A, S, Su 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. 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. Mgmt Fin Fin Fin or BusAdm 4210 Fin 3300. (3) A A study of the functions and significance of the major financial institutions, such as commercial savings institutions, with an (See pages 134-135) Liberal Support Curriculum Business Foundations Business Cross-Functional Core Business Functional Core Fin Fin 2300. Introduction to Investments (3) A study of investment opportunities, mechanics, analysis, risk, and tisk management at the introductory level. This course is designed for non finance majors and will not be accepted as a substitute for investment field as they relate to investment opportunities, mechanics, financial statement analysis, risk, and portfolio for B.S. or B.A. Degree Business Courses Required A, S, Su installment buying, borrowing property insurance, personal estate planning. 3300. Investments (3) A An in-depth study of principles, concepts, and tools used in the College of Business & Economics Requirements who concentrates in finance learns how to acquire, allocate, and Applied Science & FINANCE COURSES — FIN ments, 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 College of Business and Economics. Aster studying in the College's core courses about the various functions in organizations, the student HNRS & BIS LIBSCI Ws » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — 60-61 of these are College require- Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on 3600. World Region Business and Society (3) The world region or country covered in this course varies and will be indicated in the specific course title and on the student’s transcript (e.g., European Business and Society, Japanese Business and Society, etc.). For a specified world region or country, this course considers its historical and cultural roots, together with modern societal issues, as they relate to business; the role of business in society; economic development, industrial policy, and trade relations; and management and business practices, including sociocultural considerations, in the specified world region or country. Recommended: Prior course work in business or economics or the appropriate foreign language(s) or culture, or in-country experience. is 2.5; additionally, students must earn a 2.5 GPA in business and economics courses. Finally, a course of "C-" or higher is Admission (1-3) The minimum overall GPA for graduation oral DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES STATE 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. Foundations; Fin 3200. UNIVERSITY Prerequisite: Business GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI