Business Administration Finance Information 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) Open to students meeting criteria established from time to time by the department and on file either in the department or cooperative education office. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-4) To provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used, it will be accompanied by a brief and descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION --......-.-■.. .,--,-■- A'.-iV.' :#:?:■: "■' .:' ":-:."::.:-.■'-:■■.■: "■■-";& :■:■::;::■;■,.-■-.■.■,.■:■: ■.:■.:;■.■. ■ ■■ ■ iiiiiiiiiiili Chair: William Bruce Handley Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 213 Telephone Contact: Debbie Bodily 626-6075 Professors: H. Lon Addams, Clyde J. Cooley, William Bruce Handley, Alma F. Harris, Gordon L. Jacox, E. Jeffery Livingston, Stephen D. Nadauld, Mark J. Nelson, Sterling D. Sessions, Jerald T. Storey, Claude T. Wynn; Associate Professors: Brian Davis, James E. Macdonald; Assistant Professor: E. K. Valentin. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES-BUSADM The following courses are predominantly service-oriented, interdisciplinary courses which complement the majors, minors, and emphases throughout the School 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. 240. 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. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) To provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used, it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. See School 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. Business Policy (4) Su, A, W, S A capstone course for seniors which emphasizes policy design and implementation for organizational effectiveness. Student use of computers will aid in the analysis of the case material in this course. Prerequisites: Fin 320; Mgmt 301, 364; Mktg 301. 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) (See 292 for description.) 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. Education 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: • Specific Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). School of Business and Economics Requirements: • See School 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), 420 (4), 431 (4); BusAdm 240 (4); Econ 301 (4) or 302 (4) or 303 (4), 320 (4); Mgmt 250 (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 PD101. 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 School 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. 124 321. Corporate Finance II (4) S 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. 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) S Structured exposure to current issues and research from periodical literature. Prerequisite: 12 hours of finance courses. MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Sciences Description The student who concentrates in management acquires the knowledge and skills needed to obtain and coordinate human, financial, and physical resources to attain the Social organization's primary goals of producing goods and services desired by some segment of society. Education In addition to the School of Business and Economics core requirements, the student studies personnel management, organizational behavior, quantitative decision theory, and management responsibility in society. To provide personal interest development, a student is encouraged to select several additional subjects offered in related areas. Technology 125 Continuing Education