study material used to enhance the presentation of selected topics presented in the course. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; QUANSI3610. FIN 3300. Investments (3) F, S 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. FIN 3350. Financial Institutions (3) F A study of the functions and significance of the major financial institutions, such as commerdal savings institutions, with an emphasis on management problems, regulations, credit appraisal, and loan types. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; FIN 3200. FIN 3400. Real Estate Principles and Practices (3) F, S Fundamental economic aspects of real estate with emphasis on really as a commodity of trade. The subjed 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. FIN 3500. Capital Budgeting (3) S Capital investment decision-making procedures rdative 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. FIN 4400. Financial Problems - Corporate Finance (3) F, 5 Problems in finandal management with an emphasis on corporate finance. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; FIN 3200. FIN 4410. Financial Problems - Investments (3) F, S Problems in finandal management with an emphasis on investments. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; FIN 3300. FIN 4800. Independent Research (1-3) Su, F, S Direded 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. FIN 4860. Finance Internship (3) Su, 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. FIN 4900. Special Topics in Finance (4) Special treatment of current topics in Finance. This course will involve primary and/or secondary research by class partidpants. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; FIN 3200; Instrudor approval. Business Administration Management Emphasis I he student who concentrates in management prepares to apply the knowledge and skills needed to design and maintain a positive motivational work environment. Such an environment aligns the goals of the organization with those of individuals within the organization for the purpose of increasing organizational efficiency and effediveness. In addition to the John B. Goddard School of Business Sc Economics core requirements, the management student studies human resource management, organizational behavior, continuous improvement, effective communication, and information technology. Management students will choose spedalty tracks with the approval of their advisor and the management area faculty advisory coundl. Management students who choose the human resource management track usually are intending a career in human resource management. These students will have some courses dealing with general management as described for the Management Emphasis but will also take courses in such specialized areas as employment and labor law and compensation and benefits. Business Administration: Management Emphasis bachelors degree (bs or ba) » Program Prerequisites: Most business and economics courses with numbers above 3000 require formal admission to the John B. Goddard School of Business Sc Economics and completion of ACTG 2010, ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020,1ST TE2010, and QUAN SI2600. These five courses are referred to collectively as "Business Foundations." (Refer to the John B. Goddard School of Business Sc Economics Requirements on pages 180-183.) » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: Candidates for the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees must complete all prerequisite and required business and economics courses with a grade of "C-" or higher. In addition, the cumulative Business Foundations GPA, the overall business and economics GPA, and the overall university GPA must be 2.5 or higher. » 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. Advisement Advisement is strongly encouraged for all GSBE majors and minors. See more information on available advising resources on page 182. Admission Requirements Acceptance to the John B. Goddard School of Business Sc Economics is required for all business majors, minors, and certificates. Students may obtain an application for admissions from the GSBE Advising Center, WB 211, (801) 626-6534 and/or the Department of Business Administration, WB 216, (801) 626-6075. General Education Refer to pages 37-43 for either Bachdor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Management Emphasis also will satisfy general education requirements: ENGL EN1010, ENGL EN2010 (English Composition); MATH QL1050 (Quantitative Literacy); ECON SS2010 or ECON SS2020 (Social Science); and BTNYLS1403 (Life Sdence). Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree Management Emphasis John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements Liberal Support Curriculum (13 or 14) Business Foundations (13) BSAD 2899 Business Foundations Assessment (0) Business Cross-Functional Core (19) Business Functional Core (15) Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog