Business Administration (BADM)

503.  Commercial Law (3).  The study of legal issues and problems in American business and commerce.  Prerequisite(s):  ECON 350.

510.  Sport Law (3).  The study of state and federal laws and regulations that control and impact professional and amateur sport activities.  Prerequisite(s):  ACCT 280.

525. Entrepreneurial Strategy (3).  This course focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with control, growth and transition of developing businesses. The course identifies the critical factors that lead to success or failure and utilizes them in evaluation of present business situations.  Prerequisite(s): BADM 372 or graduate status.  Notes: Offered in fall and summer.

561. Electronic Commerce for Managers (3:3-0).  This course focuses on the management of e-commerce and its major opportunities, limitations, issues and risks. Since e-commerce is interdisciplinary, professionals in any functional area will find it of interest.  Prerequisite(s): MGMT 341 or MGMT 661.

580.  Financial Markets Seminar (3).  This course provides lectures, panel discussions and site visits relevant to the world of business through the participation in a week-long seminar series in New York City and Washington, D.C. and other possible locations.  Prerequisite(s):  ACCT 280 and ACCT 281 recommended.

581. Special Topics in Business Administration (3).  A study of a topic in the area of Business Administration.  Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.  Notes: May be retaken for additional credit.

595. Research in Business Administration (3).  Prerequisite(s): Permission of Dean, College of Business Administration.  Notes:  May be retaken for additional credit.

600. International Field Experience (3:3:0).  On-site study of businesses, government institutions and financial markets within dominant and emergent international trade groups of nations.  Prerequisite(s): Graduate status.

633. International Business Culture (3:3:0).  This course is a seminar designed to introduce the student to the variables that contribute to determine a country or international region’s business culture.  Topics will vary by region but could include:  interpersonal  business behavior, communications and etiquette, ethics, negotiations, preparations, expectations, etc.  

671A. Introduction to Accounting (3:3:0).  Preparation of accounting information according to GAAP and analysis of accounting data for the purposes of planning and control.

671B. Statistical Methods for Decision Making (3:3:0).  Statistical methods, regression, and time series analysis in the decision making process.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

671C. Principles of Economics (3:3:0).  Survey and application  of basic economic principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

671D. Managerial Communications in a Changing Environment (3:3:0).  Communication in a changing environment including:  writing skills, presentation skills, cross-cultural communication skills and crisis management skills.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

672A. Financial Policy (3:3:0).  A case, lecture and computer application course examining financial management decision making such as financial ratios, time value of money, security valuation and capital budgeting.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

672B. Technology and MIS (3:3:0).  Study of the organizational usage of information systems and technology.  Emphasis is on the impact of information systems on organizations regarding competitive advantage, structure, decision making and individual productivity.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

672C. Integrated Business Modeling(3:0:0).  The integration of knowledge derived from functional business areas into a balanced overall view of an entire business enterprise through the use of a simulated business plan.  Prerequisite(s):  BADM 671A.

672D. Marketing Management (3:3:0).  The course in an in-depth study of marketing management that looks at analyzing, planning, implementing and controlling the concept, pricing, promotion and distribution of goods, services and ideas to create exchanges that satisfy customer and organizational objectives.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

673A. Operations Management (3:3:0).  Management of operations within both goods production and service production systems.  Emphasis is placed on problem identification, analysis of alternatives and decision-making techniques.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

673B. Values-Based Leadership and the Use of Influence in Organizations (3:3:0).  The nature of values-based leadership and the application of influence explored from several perspectives within the organization.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

673C. Global Business (3:3:0).  The economic, political, regulatory, financial, ethical and cultural environment of global business.  Global strategy, marketing, financial management, accounting, operations, human resources management , business negotiations and trade.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

673D. Financial Statement Analysis (3:3:0).  The course focuses on using financial statements in valuation.  Students will learn the development of valuation models including asset-based valuation models.  The course employs valuation models for purposes of valuing companies, for marketing individual and corporate investment decisions and for evaluating and directing management.  Prerequisite(s):  BADM 672A.

674A. Sustainable Development in Organizations (3:3:0).  Sustainable development is primarily concerned with three topics, ethics, social responsibility, and the obligations organizations have in interacting with the physical environment.  It uses the scientific principles of nature to help decision makers achieve the maximum positive impact of all resources and adapt to change.

674B. Managerial Economics (3:3:0).  Application of economic principles and methods of analysis to managerial decision-making situations.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

674C. Human Resources As Competitive Advantage (3:3:0).  A survey of HR topics and skills, taken from a strategic and general manager’s perspective.  It is designed to give managers a working knowledge of the contributions, goals, objectives and skills of human resource management as part of a total program of achieving strategic advantage and organizational effectiveness.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status

674D. Strategic Management (3:3:0).  Seminar in strategic management designed to integrate business functions and examine issues that develop in the relationship between organizations and their changing environment both global and domestic.  Prerequisite(s):  EMBA status.

680. Research Project (3:3:0).  An elective course that could entail a field- based learning project or faculty-directed research investigation in a subject that is relevant to an individual’s career aspiration.  Prerequisite(s): Completion of EMBA Module 1 and Module 2.

681. EMBA Module 1 (12).  Four-course module which covers Financial Accounting, Statistical Methods for Decision Making, Principles of Economics and Advanced Business Communications.

682. EMBA Module 2 (12).  Four-course module which covers Financial Policy, Survey of Management, Managerial Accounting and Principles of Marketing.

683. EMBA Module 3 (15).  Five-course module which covers Marketing Management, Theory and Behavior of Business Organizations, International Finance and Information Systems for Management Decisions.

684. EMBA Module 4 (12).  Four-course module which covers Advanced Human Resources Management, Business Policy, Managerial Economics and Operations Management.

694. Internship in Business Administration (3).  Restricted to students with limited business experience or who wish to switch career paths. This internship integrates a student’s classroom learning with practical work experience.  Prerequisite(s): 3.0 GPA and permission of internship coordinator/instructor.

695. Thesis (3).

696. Thesis (3).