342 John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics FIN 4410 - Financial Problems - Investments Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Problems in financial management with an emphasis on investments. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; FIN 3300 . May be repeated 3 times for credit. FIN 4800 - Independent Research Credits: (1-3) Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. FIN 4850 - Finance Study Abroad Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] This course is designed for students who wish to explore financial theory and practice in countries other than the U.S. Students will study international finance as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 . May be repeated once up to 6 credits. FIN 4860 - Finance Internship Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. FIN 4900 - Special Topics in Finance Credits: (4) Special treatment of current topics in Finance. This course will involve primary and/or secondary research by class participants. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; FIN 3200 ; Instructor approval. Department of Business Administration Department Chair: Michael Stevens Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 216 Telephone: Elizabeth Memmott 801-626-6075 Professors: Anthony Alfred, Stanley Fawcett, Taowen Le, Shane Schvaneveldt, Seokwoo Song, Michael J. Stevens, E. K. Valentin; Assistant Professors: Clinton Amos, Jennifer Anderson, Sebastian Brockhaus, Amy dee Fawcett, Wendy Fox-Kirk, Shaun Hansen, David Noack, David Read, Jeremy Suiter, Bryant Thompson; Instructors: Chuck Kaiser; Visiting Professors: ZhuolinYu The student who majors in business administration is seeking the most general business degree that is offered at the bachelor's level. This major has been described as an undergraduate MBA be cause of its emphasis on breadth of education across all of the functional areas of business. This degree might be especially appropriate for students who intend to become entrepreneurs. The Information Systems & Technologies is also under the Department of Business Administration. 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 Human Resource Management (HRM) Emphasis The student who concentrates in Human Resource Management prepares to apply the knowledge and skills needed to design, manage and deliver key organizational HRM functions. Through this, the HRM professional aids the effective alignment of people management objectives with organizational strategy for the purpose of increasing organizational efficiency and effectiveness. In addition to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics core requirements, the HRM student studies organizational behavior, continuous improvement, effective communication, and information technology. HRM students will also take courses in such specialized areas as employment and labor law and compensation and benefits. Business Administration Marketing Emphasis This is the only business marketing program on WSUs campus. Students concentrating in marketing specialize in course work that deals with business activities involved in getting the right goods and services to the right customers at the right time, the right place, and in the right way. Courses provide students with vital marketing concepts and experience in applying them. These courses prepare students to assume responsible positions in industry. Those desiring careers in marketing research or higher levels of corporate management are well prepared to enter graduate programs of their choice. Business Administration Supply Chain Management Emphasis Supply Chain Management (SCM) is "the value creation engine of every organization." Everyone who participates in the creation and distribution of a product is part of a supply chain, and a Supply Chain Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog