Accounting Course Offerings
Please see the section on "Course Description Symbols and Terms" in The University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.
| ACCT 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
A study of financial reports, their construction and use. Procedures are introduced to the extent necessary to illustrate basic concepts. Designed to meet the needs of prospective accounting majors, students of business administration, and students seeking a general education. CAN BUS 2.
| ACCT 202 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
The application of appropriate techniques and concepts in processing historical and projected economic data to assist managerial planning, controlling, and decision-making. Selected topics include cost concepts, product costing, cost behavior, budgeting, standard cost analysis, relevant cost analysis, and contribution margin. CAN BUS 4.
| ACCT 320 | Cost Accounting | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Cost concepts, determination, control, and analysis. The emphasis is on communicating cost data for decision-making. Topics include cost behavior and estimation, direct costing, capital budgeting, inventory control, and the new manufacturing environment.
| ACCT 321 | Accounting Information Systems and Control | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Analysis and evaluation of existing manual and computer-based accounting systems. Application of systems analysis and design techniques to case studies and actual organizational systems. Design of input edits and audit trial outputs as integral system components.
| ACCT 325 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Accounting theory and practice applicable to income determination and valuation of assets, liabilities, and owner's equity. Preparation of external financial reports.
| ACCT 326 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of ACCT 325, including special problems of income determination, asset valuation, and financial reporting.
| ACCT 351 | Simulation Laboratory Accounting | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Laboratory experience with management simulation programs. The student interacts with a simulated business environment via computer facilities or other laboratory situations. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| ACCT 359 | Directed Mentorship | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course assists introductory financial and managerial accounting students to master the material. It reinforces basic accounting knowledge and improves communication skills while providing a valuable service to other students. 1.0 hour discussion, 4.0 hours activity.
| ACCT 363 | International Accounting | 3.0 Inquire |
Accounting concepts, standards, and procedures for the international business environment. Accounting information systems under different legal, cultural, social, political, and economic conditions. International and national accounting pronouncements affecting international business will be emphasized.
| ACCT 365 | Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3.0 Inquire |
Concepts, principles, and problems of fund accounting for government and non-profit organizations. The design of accounting systems for hospitals, educational institutions, and community organizations. Emphasis is on the role of accounting in making decisions in government and non-profit organizations.
| ACCT 389 | Internship and Cooperative Education | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See adviser for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| ACCT 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty adviser before enrolling in the course. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| ACCT 420 | Advanced Cost Management Systems | 3.0 Fall |
Topics in cost management systems, focusing on the design of cost management systems for manufacturing and service environments. Coverage includes activity-based costing, just-in-time manufacturing, allocations, transfer pricing, performance evaluation, quality measurement and control, and cost estimations. A case-study format is used.
| ACCT 421 | Auditing | 3.0 Spring |
A study of the purpose, standards, evidence, professional ethics, and legal liability attendant to the expression of an opinion as to the fairness of financial statement presentation.
| ACCT 425 | Advanced Accounting | 3.0 Spring |
Topics include consolidated financial statements, comparative accounting standards, international accounting principles and reporting requirements, and governmental and other not-for-profit accounting.
| ACCT 427 | SAP Accounting Applications | 3.0 Fall |
Continuation of ACCT 325 and additional financial accounting topics with a focus on their integration into an enterprise resource planning system (i.e., SAP).
| ACCT 437 | Federal Income Taxes | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An introduction to the study of corporate partnership, individual, and fiduciary taxation in a multi-jurisdiction environment. Emphasis is on the recognition of major tax issues inherent in business and financial transactions using integrated case studies, and developing tax research and communication skills.
| ACCT 498 | Special Topics in Accounting | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods.
| ACCT 499H | Honors Seminar in Accounting | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy, and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the fields of accounting, auditing, or systems. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must receive at least a B in this course for Honors credit. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| ACCT 530 | Planning, Control, and Performance Evaluation Using Enterprise Resource Planning Software | 3.0 Spring |
This course provides students with an in-depth view of the enterprisewide planning, control, and performance capabilities of SAP R/3. A comprehensive case study is created by student teams representing the value chain areas of procurement, production, and sales. The case study develops a comprehensive plan for sales, production, procurement, cost center activities, standard product costs, and product prices. Students then record actual results for a period and perform a comprehensive analysis of actual vs. planned results. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| ACCT 537 | Federal Income Taxes -- Corporate, Partnerships, Fiduciary | 3.0 Inquire |
A study of federal laws, regulations, etc., pertaining to estate and gift taxation and income taxation of partnerships, corporations, and fiduciaries. Practice in tax return preparation and problem-solving is provided.
| ACCT 551 | Information Technology Auditing | 3.0 Spring |
Using SAP, this course takes a hands-on approach to attest and assurances services of IT auditors. The course emphasizes the assessment of internal and computer controls in order to identify key risks within accounting cycles. Students gain knowledge of appropriate data processing methods as well as segregation of incompatible IT functions in the system. Within several accounting cycles, students test general, application, and security controls to identify key audit concerns and focus audit effort on "most important assertions." The assessment of application controls involves a review of input, processing, and output controls. Students assess factors that contribute to IT fraud, identify seeded fraud schemes, and respond to seeded fraud-related detected misstatements. Finally, students consider methods of information system maintenance and configuration for stronger controls.
| ACCT 556 | Accounting Theory | 3.0 Inquire |
A study of theoretical consideration in asset measurement and income determination. Emphasis is placed on the pronouncements of recognized accounting authorities.
| ACCT 615 | Problems in Financial Accounting | 3.0 Inquire |
Advanced course in external reporting problems in controversial areas. Application of accounting theory and the conceptual framework to the solution of emerging problems.
| ACCT 621 | Advanced Auditing | 3.0 Inquire |
An advanced study of audit decision-making and internal control evaluation in EDP environments.
| ACCT 623 | Management Control Systems | 3.0 Fall |
The study of organizational uses of accounting information to implement strategies and control operations. Readings and cases emphasize the role and uses of accounting information in the new manufacturing environment, in total quality management, and in international operations.
| ACCT 627 | Tax Planning for Management | 3.0 Inquire |
Economic implications of selected management decisions involving application of federal income tax laws. Recognition of tax hazards and tax savings.
| ACCT 689 | Directed Internship | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| ACCT 691 | Simulation Laboratory in Accounting | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Laboratory experience with computerized or other simulation environments. The student interacts with a simulated business environment, often via the timesharing computer system. 3.0 hours laboratory.
| ACCT 694 | Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics which will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matter to be taken up as it develops within the economy. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units.
| ACCT 697 | Independent Study | 1.0-4.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Business Administration Course Offerings
| BADM 101 | Understanding Global Business | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Using a combination of lecture, discussion, and activity-based participation, this course provides students with an introduction to business with attention to the global context of the 21st Century. This course guides students at an introductory level from idea generation, entrepreneurial behavior and human resource issues, through financing, marketing, producing, and distributing products and services. The roles of technology and ethics are stressed throughout the course. Activities incorporate basic communication and computer literacy skills as well as library research and information competencies.
| BADM 101H | Understanding Global Business - Honors | 3.0 Fall |
Using a combination of lecture, discussion, and activity-based participation, this course provides students with an introduction to business with attention to the global context of the 21st Century. This course guides students at an introductory level from idea generation, entrepreneurial behavior and human resource issues, through financing, marketing, producing, and distributing products and services. The roles of technology and ethics are stressed throughout the course. Activities incorporate basic communication and computer literacy skills as well as library research and information competencies.
| BADM 103 | Statistics of Business and Economics | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Descriptive statistics, sampling theory, statistical inference and tests of hypotheses, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, simple regression and correlation, and multiple regression and correlation.
| BADM 495 | Senior Seminar in Applied Strategic Decision Making | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An interdisciplinary capstone seminar emphasizing the analysis of complex business problems in domestic and global settings. Using a strategic management framework, this course integrates core business knowledge across all functional and decision-support areas to arrive at economically sound, ethically principled, value-adding solutions. The seminar combines lecture, discussion, case analysis, and simulation as principal methods for learning how to effectively manage the business enterprise in competitive environments. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
| BADM 498 | Special Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
| BADM 499H | Honors Seminar in Business | 3.0 Fall |
This course is a common first Honors course for students in all options, to be followed by an option-specific 499H. This is primarily a research methods course where students will learn the methodologies necessary for them to succeed in their Honors projects. Issues range from selecting a topic to the nature of data and specific research methods. The course also helps students integrate knowledge that they have gained from their business studies.
| BADM 610 | Decision Support Systems | 3.0 Fall |
An examination of software products available to assist managers during decision-making. Application of several programs in the areas of statistical analysis, management science, database management systems, spreadsheets, and expert systems to business situations. Case studies requiring computer solution, professional report-writing, and conference-style presentations.
| BADM 638 | Business Communication Skills for Managers | 3.0 Inquire |
Examination of a variety of issues in corporate communication, including ethical, organizational, and cross-cultural consequences of message choices. Focus on those decisions made by managers that are conveyed and implemented using written documents, oral presentations, dyadic conversations, and group meetings.
| BADM 689 | Directed Internship | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of the organization. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| BADM 693 | Seminar in Strategic Management and Administrative Policy | 3.0 Spring |
A case-oriented, interdisciplinary capstone seminar. Emphasis is on the analysis of complex business problems via the integration of the subject matter of all previous program courses. Linking the firm's internal and external environments from the total-enterprise perspective of the general manager, this course undertakes a systematic inquiry into the strategic management and administrative business policy issues pertaining to the organization's performance and effectiveness. Capstone students will participate in project teams and undertake a comprehensive consulting experience with a client organization as an integral component of the course.
| BADM 697 | Independent Study | 1.0-4.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Business Information Systems Course Offerings
| BSIS 101 | Windows, Word Processing, and Presentation Software | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
This course presents an overview of the Windows operating environment and a more in-depth look at Microsoft Word. In addition, Microsoft PowerPoint software is introduced. .5 hour discussion, 1.0 hour activity. Credit/no credit grading only.
| BSIS 102 | Spreadsheets and Graphics | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
This course covers the development of complex spreadsheets, including the preparation of charts and graphs, using Microsoft Excel. .5 hour discussion, 1.0 hour activity. Credit/no credit grading only.
| BSIS 103 | Introduction to Databases | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
This course uses Microsoft Access to teach the fundamentals of databases. Students learn how to create tables, queries, data entry forms, and user reports. .5 hour discussion, 1.0 hour activity. Credit/no credit grading only.
| BSIS 301 | Enterprise Technology Integration | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course introduces students to the concept of information systems as the application of technical resources to support organizational processes. Given this foundation, students build an integrative, process-oriented understanding of information systems and their deployment, management, and use within distributed and global organizations. Projects focus on introductory enterprise systems, client-server database systems management, corporate data networking, and advanced Web programming. For this course students are expected to have demonstrated proficiency in the use of microcomputers and office automation software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop databases. A proficiency exam is given during the first week of each semester, and students are encouraged to take this exam in advance of the semester they intend to enroll in the class. 2.5 hours discussion, 1.0 hour activity.
| BSIS 420 | Enterprise Resource Planning: Systems Configuration and Use | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course focuses on setting up an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for use in a global organization. Students learn how to configure a large system to support a global organization with multiple companies. Concepts, issues, current trends, and decision making are addressed through a cross-functional view of the enterprise. Project management skills are enhanced as the students work in cross-functional teams in order to configure and use a multi-company ERP system. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
| BSIS 444 | Systems Project Management | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Application of Project Management (PM) concepts and tools to systems projects. Students work in teams and apply PM concepts to projects and actual problems in organizations. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| BSIS 496 | Strategic Issues for Information Systems Professionals | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
A senior seminar with an emphasis on strategy and management of adoption, implementation, and use of information systems in business. An integrative course serving to organize the information learned from earlier information systems and business school courses. The class combines lectures, directed structured and semi-structured readings, case analyses, writing assignments, group work, and class discussion to provide an understanding of key and current information systems topics. Legal, ethical, environmental, and cultural issues related to selection and use of systems are addressed. 2.5 hours discussion, 1.0 hour activity. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
| BSIS 524 | Business Programming with ABAP | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to the basic ABAP/4 programming language skills needed to create and maintain ABAP software programs. The student will demonstrate acquisition of skills through class exercises, tests and quizzes, and practical programming assignments using the ABAP/4 programming language. There will be opportunity to produce ABAP/4 code for real world implementation and use. Topics include ABAP/4 syntax, table processing in ABAP/4, ABAP/4 data types, structures, and ABP/4 Open SQL. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
| BSIS 620 | Strategic Information System Management | 3.0 Spring |
The analysis of the information requirements of an organization, including the strategic use of information systems, current information technology, future technology directions, the role of data base management systems and data communication systems in modern organizations, and the analysis and design of information systems. Uses SAP R/3.
Business Law Course Offerings
BLAW courses are administered by the Department of Management.
| BLAW 190 | Understanding the Law | 3.0 Spring |
Provides a basic knowledge of legal fundamentals so as to inform students of their rights and duties for practical application in social and business life. Areas covered include employee rights, family law, renters and landlords, contracts, law and Small Business, home ownership, etc. Not open to Business Majors. This is an approved General Education course.
| BLAW 302 | Managing the Legal Environment | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Increasingly, managers are faced with legal and ethical challenges in their decision making. This course adopts an integrative strategy which explores the legal and ethical environments of business by focusing on those issues which most affect the major functional areas of business (accounting, marketing, information systems, human resource management, etc.). Students learn strategies which can later be employed not only to avoid litigation but also to pursue more effectively strategic goals of business. This course applies to those working in organizations which employ only a few employees as well as to those which employ thousands.
| BLAW 389 | Internship | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See adviser for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| BLAW 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty adviser before enrolling in the course. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| BLAW 411 | Commercial Law | 3.0 Inquire |
A course continuation in the study of BLAW 302; sales, commercial paper, real and personal property law; bailments; wills, trusts, and estates; secured transactions in real and personal property; accountant legal liability; bankruptcy; insurance law; and suretyship.
| BLAW 412 | Business and Government Regulation | 3.0 Inquire |
A survey of the interrelationship of federal and state governments and private business. The historical and constitutional development of the government regulation of business; current trends. Emphasis throughout is upon specific agencies, their mandates, and administrative regulations.
| BLAW 413 | Employment Law | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An in-depth study of federal and California employment laws as they affect the management of human resources, with appropriate consideration of ethical and global dimensions. Emphasis is on the legal rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the employment relationship, primarily in a private-sector, non-union environment.
| BLAW 414 | Labor Law and Collective Bargaining | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Intensive examination of unions in an organizational setting. Includes organizational and concerted activities, collective bargaining and employee/employer rights and responsibilities. Includes applied collective bargaining project.
| BLAW 452 | Legal Issues in Music | 3.0 Fall |
Students will explore the intricate questions surrounding intellectual property statutes, the musician, and businesses designed to market and sell music as a product. The course covers copyright law, royalties, contracts, publishing and Web technology -- territory of vital importance to students seeking employment in the music industry. This course is also offered as MUSC 452.
| BLAW 498 | Special Topics in Business Law | 1.0-3.0 Inquire |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods.
| BLAW 697 | Independent Study | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Finance Course Offerings
| FINA 290 | Personal Investment Management | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Principles and practical applications of investment management for the young professional within the context of a life-long financial plan. The course emphasizes the characteristics, analysis, and suitability of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Topics include operation of stock and bond markets, measurement of investment risk and return, prudent use of credit, retirement planning, and the impact of taxes. Open to business and non-business majors. Not a Finance elective.
| FINA 307 | Survey of Finance | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An introduction to financial management, providing a background in the areas of financial institutions, the time value of money, analysis of financial statements, working capital management, financial structure of the firm, capital budgeting, and related tools of financial analysis.
| FINA 351 | Investments | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Investments from the point of view of the individual investor, security and non-security investment, analytical techniques; industry studies, and management of the personal portfolio.
| FINA 355 | Financial Management: Intermediate Theory | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An integrated approach to financial management, including study of intermediate-level financial theory and its application to financial decision-making.
| FINA 389 | Internship and Cooperative Education | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See adviser for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| FINA 391 | Simulation Laboratory Finance | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Laboratory experience with management simulation programs. The student interacts with a simulated business environment via computer facilities or other laboratory situations. 3.0 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| FINA 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty adviser before enrolling in the course. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| FINA 453 | Estate Planning | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
To give students a basic understanding of the major methods and techniques of preserving and transmitting an individual's wealth, including gift-giving, the use of various trusts, the use of life insurance, and the proper preparation of a will. Students will be expected to be aware of the causes and consequences of an inefficient transfer of wealth and therefore must acquire a working knowledge of the institutional constraints, including the law of property, wills, and intestate distribution, the probate process, and State and Federal estate, gift, inheritance, and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
| FINA 454 | Financial Planning: Applications | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Two major topics covered: (a) Survey of the principles of retirement planning and employee benefits. Subjects include non-qualified and qualified pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as other arrangements. (b) A capstone examination of case studies in financial planning, designed to draw out the principles covered in the prerequisite courses in the preparation of a financial plan. Cases embrace numerous fact situations, with circumstances varying by client age, occupation, income, marital status, family composition, and personal goals.
| FINA 456 | Risk and Insurance | 3.0 Fall |
Nature of risk and risk management; fundamentals of property, liability, and life contracts; types of companies; government regulation.
| FINA 458 | Management and Regulation of Financial Institutions | 3.0 Spring |
The objective of this course is to give students an understanding of the principles of asset, liability, and capital management as they apply to the management of depository and contractual financial intermediaries. The objective nature and importance of regulations are also discussed.
| FINA 459 | International Finance | 3.0 Fall |
An examination of the benefits of international trade; international financial institutions; the international monetary system, including exchange rate problems and prospects.
| FINA 460 | Financial Institutions and Markets | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
The financial process, financial institutions, and the role of financial markets in allocating funds, absorbing risk, and providing liquidity; the relationship among markets, competition, and efficiency; and financial intermediation in a changing financial system.
| FINA 480 | Financial Management: Applications | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Case studies and other experiential techniques are used to develop insight and provide experience in the application of financial theory to such areas as working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure determination, and divided policy.
| FINA 481 | Investment Analysis and Policy | 3.0 Spring |
Principles of security valuation, the development of portfolio construction, and the relationship between investment principles, investment policies, and investment management.
| FINA 498 | Special Topics in Finance | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods.
| FINA 499H | Honors in Finance | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy, and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the field of finance. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must receive at least a B in this course for Honors credit. Students seeking "Honors in the Major" will enroll in this course for two semesters. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| FINA 652 | Seminar in Managerial Economics | 3.0 Inquire |
Macroeconomic and microeconomic variables affecting managerial decisions.
| FINA 655 | Seminar in Financial Management | 3.0 Spring |
Survey of academic literature in managerial finance, with particular emphasis on recent developments in theory and application.
| FINA 656 | Estate Planning for Business Managers and Owners | 3.0 Inquire |
Application of risk managment techniques to problems of preservation and the efficient transfer of wealth from business managers to owners. Topics include the use of trusts, compensation and retirement planning, business buyout agreements, gift-giving, business life insurance, redemption, and recapitalization.
| FINA 657 | Seminar in Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3.0 Fall |
Survey of recent developments in financial theory and empirical research relative to the determination of the investment value of financial assets, and the construction and maintenance of investment portfolios.
| FINA 689 | Directed Internship | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| FINA 691 | Simulation Laboratory in Finance | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Laboratory experience with computerized or other simulation environments. The student interacts with a simulated business environment, often via the timesharing computer system. 3.0 hours laboratory.
| FINA 694 | Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matter to be taken up as it develops within the economy. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units.
| FINA 695 | Seminar in Business Conditions Analysis | 3.0 Fall |
Business conditions analysis will cover the general analytical areas of national income and flow of funds accounting, aggregate economic theory, and short- and intermediate-run economic analysis. Policy areas will assess the relationship between theory and policy to include the relationships among economic policy and the socio-economic and political environments. Additionally, such topics as national and international population segments and the ethical attitudes of society, corporations, and individuals will be examined.
| FINA 697 | Independent Study | 1.0-4.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
International Business Course Offerings
See additional courses listed under subject areas: ACCT, FINA, MGMT, and MKTG.
| INTB 389 | Internship and Cooperative Education | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See adviser for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| INTB 391 | Laboratory Simulation in International Business | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Laboratory experience with management simulation programs. The student interacts with a simulated business environment via computer facilities or other laboratory situations. 3.0 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| INTB 396 | International Business | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Study of domestic and multi-national firms active in the world economy and analyzed in the context of international economics and the functional areas of management, i.e., production, marketing, finance, and personnel administration.
| INTB 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty adviser before enrolling in the course. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| INTB 498 | Special Topics in International Business | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods.
| INTB 499H | Honors in International Business | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy, and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the field of international business. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must receive at least a B in this course for Honors credit. Students seeking "Honors in the Major" will enroll in this course for two semesters. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| INTB 692 | International Business | 3.0 Fall |
A study of the management policies and operations of United States' and representative other nations' international firms and those of the multinational firms to include presentation of the international economics and finance background necessary for such study.
Management Course Offerings
| MGMT 109 | Business in Society | 3.0 Inquire |
The nature and function of business operations in the social, political, and economic setting; responsibilities of business leadership. Not open to Business majors.
| MGMT 300 | Communication in Business | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Emphasis is on solving business problems through the strategic design of verbal, print, and electronic messages. Models for effective business documents, presentations, meetings, and interpersonal as well as electronic project interaction are applied to business communication problems. Related technology use, etiquette, cultural differences, and ethical considerations are highlighted. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
| MGMT 303 | Managing People, Business Processes, and Change | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Using a combination of theory and application, this course focuses on the human side of organizations, including issues of 1) making good decisions, 2) enhancing performance, 3) steering through a turbulent global environment, 4) combining and unifying multiple business functions and 5) enabling change. Students gain an understanding of management and how and why organizations are structured. The themes of quality, technology, ethics, and adaptation are emphasized.
| MGMT 304 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course surveys human resource management practices needed for effective performance by every manager and employee. The focus of the course is on processes used to effectively recruit, select, develop, evaluate, and reward employees in order to attract and retain the best possible workforce in any organization. This course provides students with an understanding of workforce diversity, investigates ethical issues, and explores the international context of HRM.
| MGMT 345 | Negotiation Techniques for Conflict Resolution | 3.0 Spring |
This course explores creative, integrative approaches to conflict resolution. Includes bargaining games, role-plays, cases, issues in conflict management, interpersonal influence processes, cultural, and ethical implications of bargaining problems and personal negotiating styles.
| MGMT 349 | The Management of Organizations | 3.0 Inquire |
A survey of managerial and organization processes, including decision making, motivation, leadership, quality, work teams, and organization design. Emphasizes both theory and practice. Includes ethical, environmental, and international considerations.
| MGMT 350 | Organizational Behavior | 3.0 Inquire |
An intensive examination of the theory and research on human behavior in organizations, with an emphasis on applications of those theories. Topics include perceptions, attitudes, motivation, leadership, influence and power, group behavior, and stress.
| MGMT 351 | Organizational Design | 3.0 Inquire |
An intensive examination of the theory and research on organizational design, with an emphasis on applications of those theories. Focus is on how organizations develop structures to meet various internal (e.g., size, technology) and external (e.g., stakeholders, uncertainty) demands.
| MGMT 361 | Environments of Business | 3.0 Inquire |
An investigation of the principal domestic and international factors that influence, and are influenced by, business organizations. Topics include ethical issues and the social, cultural, political, economic, and ecological environments of organizations.
| MGMT 389 | Internship | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See adviser for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MGMT 391 | Simulation Laboratory Management | 1.0 Inquire |
Laboratory experience with management simulation programs. The student interacts with a simulated business environment via computer facilities or other laboratory situations. 3.0 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| MGMT 392 | Business Research Skills | 1.0 Inquire |
Introduction to research strategies and online and library resources for business students. Covers the organization, selection, and evaluation of information, including the use of Internet search engines, indexes, financial services, government publications, and industry reports. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MGMT 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty adviser before enrolling in the course. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MGMT 422 | Customs and Conduct in International Business | 3.0 Inquire |
This course will compare high- and low-context cultures, with emphasis on the implications for communicating and conducting business effectively. Guidelines for building understanding, making a good initial impression, negotiating, and decision-making will be presented for several areas in the world.
| MGMT 430 | Human Resource Strategy and Information Systems | 3.0 Fall |
From the perspective of Human Resource Management (HRM) as an organizational strategic partner, this course covers all of the main functional areas of HRM within the broader context of business strategy, globalization, ethics, and social responsibility. The role of strategic partner includes contributing to the development of organizational strategy and then ensuring alignment of the organization's human resource policies, practices, and programs with corporate and business unit plans. Additionally, this course places emphasis on how Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) support strategy implementation and service delivery across the organization. Applied HRIS projects are a significant component of this course.
| MGMT 432 | Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 Fall |
Intensive examination and application of the processes required to attract and select employees. Students conduct job analyses, develop HR plans, and develop recruitment and selection programs using human resource information systems to support these activities. Course addresses the ethical issues that arise during recruitment and selection as well as the issues germane to attracting and selecting a diverse and/or global workforce.
| MGMT 433 | Training and Development | 3.0 Spring |
Intensive examination of training, developing, and assisting diverse employees in both domestic and international contexts. Includes designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs; creating and administering Employee Assistance Programs; using human resource information systems in carrying out these activities.
| MGMT 434 | Performance Management | 3.0 Spring |
Intensive examination of the processes used to appraise and reward human resources. Includes designing, implementing, and evaluating programs to assess employee job performance, developing compensation and benefit packages to reward performance, and using human resource information systems to carry out these activities. The course addresses the ethical issues inherent in appraising and rewarding employees as well as the challenges of developing appropriate international processes.
| MGMT 435 | Industrial Relations | 3.0 Inquire |
The analysis of the development and functioning of employer/employee relations in the context of the industrial relations system of the USA. Considers factors leading to unionization by workers. The analysis of the actors in the industrial relations system in the context of rule-making, grievance procedures and organizational justice, arbitration, conflict management, and collective bargaining. Contract negotiation, contract writing, and administration.
| MGMT 436 | International HRM | 3.0 Inquire |
An in-depth examination of human resource management functions in global organizations, including multinational enterprises, outsourcing facilities, and e-businesses. Recruitment, selection, training, and performance management for expatriates and host-country employees. The application of cross-cultural models to HRM problem solving.
| MGMT 437 | Organizational Consulting | 3.0 Spring |
Integration and application of management and HRM theory and practice for the resolution of organizational problems. Course focuses on internal and external consulting models. Through the use of applied projects, students develop analytical, problem solving, and facilitation skills. Course includes ethical and international considerations.
| MGMT 440 | Managerial Strategy | 3.0 Fall |
An analysis of the concept of strategy, and of strategic management principles and processes, including planning. Emphasis is on the formulation and implementation of competitive strategy. Considers the environmental, structural, competitive, and evolutionary factors that affect and are affected by the conduct and performance of the firm.
| MGMT 441 | Managing Personal Success | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An examination of the knowledge, skills, and values that foster personal and managerial success. This course presents a multidimensional approach to success that emphasizes reflective thinking, including ethical considerations.
| MGMT 442 | Managing Differences | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
As the work force changes domestically and globally, individual and organizational strategies for working cross-culturally and ethically must be adopted. The purpose of this course is to increase understanding of relevant human differences in organizations and to develop behavioral skills for working with these differences.
| MGMT 443 | Managing Innovation and Change | 3.0 Fall |
Comprehensive investigation of the innovation process and change management and their importance in organizations. Focus is on building a learning organization, developing organizational structures that facilitate innovation and change, facilitating the innovation process, and managing change in new and established organizations both domestically and internationally. Socio-technical systems are examined with attention to global cultural differences. Various change methodologies and their ethical implications are examined.
| MGMT 444 | Managing Project Teams | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Creating team effectiveness and developing project management skills. Includes coverage of the nine project management body of knowledge areas required for professional certification by PMI, the professional code of ethics, and the benefits of diversity on team performance. The course requires use of information technology including spreadsheets, Web-based file storage and sharing, electronic presentations and use of project management software.
| MGMT 445 | International Management | 3.0 Fall |
An examination of the strategy, infrastructure, and business processes that foster effectiveness in global organizations. An analysis of the impact of cross-cultural differences on managerial issues such as motivation, discipline, work and leisure values, and collaboration. An analysis of issues in the global business environment, including the impact of labor conventions, legal systems, technology transfer, ethics, and e-commerce.
| MGMT 446 | International Business Transactions | 3.0 Inquire |
A comprehensive legal and political analysis of international trade. Focus will be upon conflict of law doctrines, international regulatory systems, international business organizations, and methods of resolving international disputes. Also emphasized will be the regulation of the movement of goods, people, money, and information.
| MGMT 447 | Leadership | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Advanced course for students with some background of basic leadership theories and models. The interactional phenomenon of leadership will be examined from academic, practical, and philosophical perspectives, mostly with a focus on leadership within organizations. Issues of ethics, gender, and culture are included.
| MGMT 448 | Managing the Knowledge-Based Organization | 3.0 Fall |
Within a framework of the knowledge-based organization, skills in individual decision making, stimulating creativity in oneself and others, organizational innovation, influence and negotiation are developed. The influence of cultural differences globally as well as the role of technology and ethics are examined throughout the course.
| MGMT 449 | Transpersonal Leadership | 3.0 Inquire |
This course emphasizes the usefulness of combining behavioral skills with reflective thinking and compassion so that individuals may contribute an ethical leadership perspective to any situation, regardless of their formal role. Course activities include a service learning project, facilitation skills, practices for developing inner resources, and the application of quantum leadership and servant leadership principles. The course will assist students in identifying and expanding their own leadership potential.
| MGMT 450 | Assessing New Business Opportunities | 3.0 Fall |
Focuses on all aspects of analyzing a new business idea, with emphasis on the critical role of recognizing and creating opportunities. Also relevant for those who want to manage larger companies that emphasize innovation and the management of opportunities. Subject matter is organized around the creation of a business feasibility analysis.
| MGMT 451 | Creating New Businesses | 3.0 Spring |
Focuses on all aspects of the business start-up process. This process is also relevant for those managing larger companies that seek to emphasize new product development. Subject matter is organized around the creation of a business plan. Included are segments on management functions tailored for the entrepreneur.
| MGMT 452 | Growing New Businesses | 3.0 Spring |
Designed for students who want to manage small operations or growing companies while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit that brought the company to its current position. This course provides students with a series of frameworks and analytical tools that can be used in growing entrepreneurial businesses, such as measuring economic performance and obtaining information for management decision making, management control systems, and planning in owner-managed businesses.
| MGMT 489 | Directed Internship | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study will include policy, control and decision-making in selected organizations, in a close working relationship with the management of an organization. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MGMT 498 | Special Topics in Management | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods.
| MGMT 499H | Honors in Management | 3.0 Inquire |
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy, and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the fields of management, human resource management, or strategic management. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must receive at least a B in this course for Honors credit. Students seeking "Honors in the Major" will enroll in this course for two semesters. MGMT 499H is for Business Administration majors with an Option in Management or Human Resource Management who are seeking Honors in the Major. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| MGMT 620 | Advanced Contemporary Problems in Organizational Psychology | 1.0-3.0 Inquire |
This is a special topics course offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. The seminar focuses on issues and problems of contemporary organizational psychology. Specific content varies from semester to semester. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. This course is also offered as PSYC 620.
| MGMT 635 | Management of People and Organizations | 3.0 Spring |
Study of current theory and research in organizational behavior and organizational design, emphasizing managerial applications. Includes ethical, environmental, technological, and international considerations.
| MGMT 636 | Seminar in Human Resource Management | 3.0 Inquire |
The determination, acquisition, development, use, and maintenance of human resources by organizations. Emphasizes human resource management processes, including employment planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, and union-management relations.
| MGMT 637 | Seminar in Organizational Development | 3.0 Inquire |
Organization development, planning and implementation of change, theory and practice of process consulting, structural and behavioral analysis, and external and internal constraints affecting performance.
| MGMT 639 | Seminar in Organizational Behavior | 3.0 Inquire |
Laboratory training in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group behavior; theory and practice of motivation and leadership; management development and training.
| MGMT 689 | Directed Internship | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MGMT 690 | Seminar in Environment of Business | 3.0 Inquire |
Integrative analysis of ethical, social, political, and economic forces in the environment of business as they affect business behavior and management decision-making.
| MGMT 694 | Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matter to be taken up as it develops within the economy. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units.
| MGMT 697 | Independent Study | 1.0-4.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Management Information Systems Course Offerings
| MINS 235 | Database Design | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Study of fundamental database design principles and techniques, including data modeling with Entity-Relationship diagrams and normalization. Study of SQL (Structured Query Language) database management systems capabilities. Study of the relational data model and relational operations. Study of database security mechanisms. Introduction to PL/SQL. Application of concepts and techniques to practical business scenarios. 2.5 hours discussion, 1.0 hour activity.
| MINS 245 | Data Communications and Networking | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An introduction to data communications and local area networks. This course provides a background in standards and protocols used in communications and their functions within a business information system environment. The class combines lectures, writing assignments, group work, and class discussion to develop a fundamental knowledge of data communications and its importance to the business information systems environment. 2.5 hours discussion, 1.0 hour activity.
| MINS 301 | Corporate Technology Integration | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course introduces students to the concept of information systems as the application of technical resources to support organizational processes. Given this foundation, students build an integrative, process-oriented understanding of information systems and their deployment, management, and use within distributed and global organizations. Projects focus on introductory enterprise systems, fundamentals of database systems, and basic Web programming. For this course, students are expected to have demonstrated proficiency in the use of microcomputers and office automation software including word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop databases. A proficiency exam is given during the first week of each semester and students are encouraged to take this exam in advance of the semester they intend to enroll in the class. Students who lack such knowledge may wish to enroll in appropriate undergraduate courses prior to attempting this course. This course is designed for BADM majors. Students who have successfully completed two or more of the following courses are not eligible to take this course: CSCI 101, CSCI 111, MINS 235, MINS 245. 2.5 hours discussion, 1.0 hour activity.
| MINS 325 | Business Programming | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to the basic problem- solving skills needed to create and maintain business-oriented software. This course provides an overview of business information systems, their use in business contexts, and object-oriented design of applications. Coverage includes a survey of basic data structures and the standard algorithms used to manipulate and work with them. Students are expected to build and test a number of programs. 2.5 hours discussion, 1.0 hour activity.
| MINS 335 | Database Application Development | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Study of database application development concepts and techniques. Advanced data modeling and SQL for complex business applications. Stored procedures and database triggers. Application of concepts and techniques to practical business information processing environments. Development of a fully integrated database application. Study of Web database interface capabilities. 1.0 hour lecture, 2.0 hours discussion.
| MINS 336 | Introduction to E-Business | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An introduction to E-Business systems including Intranets, Extranets, and Web-based E-Commerce applications. Topics include a review of Internet technologies and their history; how E-Business systems differ from traditional systems; benefits and threats caused by these systems; and analysis and design issues unique to E-Business systems. Students are required to perform environmental scanning of current trends, threats, and opportunities involving E-Business technological categories, applications, and tools beyond what has been learned in other courses. Professional activity is also required.
| MINS 345 | Distributed Systems Management | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An in-depth analysis of current managerial issues related to business data communications, networks, and distributed processing. The topics covered in this course directly impact the analysis, design, and implementation of management information systems for both private organizations and government. Mainstream and emerging standards, products, and protocols are examined as well as an in-depth study of the Internet Protocol. 2.5 hours discussion, 1.0 hour activity.
| MINS 350 | Business Systems Analysis | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An in-depth examination of tools, techniques, and processes used to support the systems analysis portion of the systems development life cycle. Emphasis is given to requirements gathering, gap-fit analysis, development of the business case for systems development projects, as well as tools and techniques that plan, identify, model and communicate conceptual systems to both end users and programmers. Both case studies and real projects are used to develop hands-on experience with conducting business analysis studies from object, data, and process perspectives.
| MINS 351 | Simulation Laboratory in Management Information Systems | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Laboratory experience with management simulation programs. The student interacts with a simulated business environment via computer facilities or other laboratory situations. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MINS 389 | Internship and Cooperative Education | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See adviser for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MINS 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty adviser before enrolling in the course. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MINS 425 | Intermediate Business Programming | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course provides students with an in-depth exposure to business information systems and their applications, object-oriented design in business. Issues, problems, and strategies for developing advanced business applications are included. Emphasis is on projects intended to integrate diverse systems while providing and maintaining business information. Students are expected to design, implement, and test business-based applications in a small team environment. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
| MINS 450 | Business Systems Design | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Developing and documenting information-processing requirements. Record layout design and determination of primary and alternate file access paths. Data integrity and security considerations. Development of system test requirements and user documentation.
| MINS 452 | Decision Support Software | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Design and development of decision support systems. Examples from marketing, finance, accounting, human resources management, and production areas of organizations. Analysis of the impact of such developments as artificial intelligence, expert systems, fourth-generation languages, and application generators on the design and development of information systems.
| MINS 495 | Management Issues for MIS Professionals | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
A culminating, integrative course serving to organize the information learned from earlier MINS and business school courses for soon-to-be MINS professionals. Students work together in groups to complete projects and class assignments and to understand key and current information systems topics, including global/international issues. Emphasis on communicating concepts in a meaningful, businesslike manner.
| MINS 498 | Special Topics in Management Information Systems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods.
| MINS 499H | Honors Seminar in Management Information Systems | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the fields of management information systems. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must earn at least a B in this course in order to receive honors credit. Students completing Honors in the Major will enroll in this course for two semesters. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| MINS 522 | Enterprise Resource Planning: Systems Administration | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course focuses on advanced system support issues related to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that is used in global organizations. Students learn how to provide basic systems administration support of the operating system, database, and application system software levels within a large ERP system used to support a global organization with multiple companies. Concepts, issues, current trends, decision making, and trouble shooting are addressed through a multi-layered view of the system. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
| MINS 535 | Database Administration | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Study of the tasks and responsibilities of the database administrator, including configuring memory and disk space, establishing security, providing for backup and recovery, performance monitoring and tuning, and setting up client-server network capabilities. Study of advanced database design principles and techniques. Study of advanced SQL (Structured Query Language) and database management system capabilities. Application of concepts and techniques to practical database system administration environments in business. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| MINS 536 | Security and Privacy Issues in Information Technology | 3.0 Fall |
This course covers a broad range of information security topics. The course theme is the protection of information resources from disruption, destruction, or disaster as well as unauthorized access. The course covers controls designed to (1) protect information assets, (2) detect the loss of information, and (3) correct information loss situations. Students study the use of authentication and authorization systems, firewalls, encryption systems, redundant disk arrays, and othr tools desigend to prevent loss of information. Students also study intrusion detection systems, file-fingerprinting tools as well as other methods and controls designed to detect information loss. Finally, students study backup strategies and controls designed to ensure the recovery of lost information. Single-site redundancy as well as the use of backup data centers and redundant communications systems are studied to address the protection of user access to information resources. Risk assessments, security policies, and formal controls processes are used to apply the information learned in the course to real world scenarios. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
| MINS 545 | Advanced Distributed Systems Management | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course focuses on issues of planning, design, configuration, implementation, and management of large scale distributed systems. Recent standards, development, issues, methods related to the Internet will be discussed in detail. Students will configure a set of switches and routers to form virtual local area networks and a large scale data network. Students will investigate different networking technologies such as Fast Ethernet, ATM, and Voice over IP. Students will also configure DHCP, DNS, and SNMP. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
| MINS 546 | E-Commerce and Client Server Computing in Business | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
The study of electronic commerce and distributed business systems from the perspective of layered client server models. Development and implementation trends, issues, methods, and tools are discussed with respect to distributing data, application processes, and user services in a variety of global corporate settings. Practical use of Internet and client server technology, such as Oracle, is a major activity in the course, from both server and client design and implementation perspectives. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
| MINS 645 | Advanced Database Topics | 3.0 Fall |
Logical database design using data modeling and normalization techniques. Development of complex, user-oriented business applications. Responsibilities of the database administrator. Study of multi-user environment issues, concurrency control, distributed databases, database security. Study of advanced database technology and performance issues.
| MINS 646 | Seminar in Business Client Server | 3.0 Fall |
A seminar of advanced topics and current trends related to the study of distributed business systems from the perspective of layered client server models. Development and implementation issues, methods, and tools are explored in depth with respect to distributing data, application processes, and user services in a variety of global corporate settings. Practical use of client server technology, such as Oracle, is a major activity in the course from both server and client design and implementation perspectives.
| MINS 650 | Business Information Systems Development | 3.0 Spring |
An in-depth examination of systems development concepts and practice on the leading edge of technology. Some historical perspective provided, but the emphasis is on current process and techniques used to develop on-line business information systems. Includes rapid analysis, prototyping, SAA (Software Applications Architecture) and A/D (Applications Development) cycle concepts and techniques.
| MINS 689 | Directed Internship | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MINS 694 | Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matters to be taken up as they develop within the economy. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units.
| MINS 697 | Independent Study | 1.0-4.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Marketing Course Offerings
| MKTG 305 | Survey of Marketing | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Nature and functions of marketing systems and marketing in the individual firm. Study of the marketing mix, marketing institutions, and the environments in which marketing decisions are made.
| MKTG 371 | Consumer Behavior | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Study of the decision processes of individuals and groups toward consumer products and the implications to marketers. Emphasis on both individual, group, and external determinants of consumer attitudes and behavior.
| MKTG 380 | Marketing Research | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
User-oriented analysis of the marketing research process, including problem definition, proposal preparation, research design, data collection, sampling methods, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of findings.
| MKTG 389 | Internship and Cooperative Education | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See adviser for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MKTG 391 | Simulation Laboratory Marketing | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Laboratory experience with management simulation programs. The student interacts with a simulated business environment via computer facilities or other laboratory situations. 3.0 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| MKTG 398 | Special Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
| MKTG 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty adviser before enrolling in the course. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MKTG 465 | E-Marketing | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Study of the changes in the marketplace created by the increasing utilization of technological tools to perform traditional marketing functions. The course provides insight into strategies and tactics which can be used to implement and manage electronic marketing initiatives.
| MKTG 467 | Management of Small Business Enterprises | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Decision-making in managing the small business segment of American society. Problem-solving based upon actual field case work. Theory applied to actual management situations in the minibusiness.
| MKTG 470 | Sales Force Management | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Organization and control of manufacturer and wholesaler sales departments. Emphasis on sales potentials, territory structure, quotas and compensation, sales and cost analysis, sales person selection, motivation, and evaluations.
| MKTG 471 | Distribution Systems and Channel Management | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Distribution and its role in the marketing system: economics of distribution; financing competing carriers, rate determination, government regulation, subsidization; carrier organization, operation, and traffic control. This course is also offered as SCMS 471.
| MKTG 472 | Advertising and Marketing Communications | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
The concept and process of integrating all of the communications by a marketer to create synergy and a unique selling proposition. Examines development and execution of advertising, publicity, sales promotions, direct marketing, sponsorship and personal selling programs that build lifetime customer relationships through a variety of media or contacts.
| MKTG 473 | Strategic Personal Selling | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Principles and practices of strategic personal selling, including relationship strategy, customer strategy, product strategy, and presentation strategy. The role of personal selling in the marketing mix and the current business environment. 1.0 hour lecture, 1.0 hour discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
| MKTG 474 | Market Analysis | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Study of marketing strategies, programs, and plans on which sound marketing practice is based; special emphasis on analyzing marketing situtations.
| MKTG 475 | Retailing | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Essentials of retail management; market segmentation and market research for retail operations, buying and pricing functions, inventory control, budgeting, nature of change.
| MKTG 476 | Business Marketing | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of the marketing of goods and services to business, government, and institutions. The focus is on organizational buying, market analysis and planning, and development of marketing mix.
| MKTG 477 | International Marketing | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
A study of all aspects of marketing unique to international business. Examines the impact of cultures, ethics, history, politics, and social customs on marketing thinking and practices worldwide.
| MKTG 478 | Service Marketing | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Study of the unique characteristics of services and their implications for the development of effective marketing strategies, programs, and plans for service businesses, including professional services, not-for-profit services, and international services.
| MKTG 490 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Capstone course involving the decision-making process to demand analysis and developing product, distribution, promotion, and pricing strategies.
| MKTG 498 | Special Topics in Marketing | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods.
| MKTG 499H | Honors Seminar in Marketing | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy, and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the field of marketing. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must receive at least a B in this course for Honors credit. Students seeking "Honors in the Major" will enroll in this course for two semesters. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| MKTG 673 | Seminar in Strategic Marketing | 3.0 Spring |
A study of marketing concepts and strategies, such as demand analysis, product/market positioning, distribution, promotion, and pricing strategies. Emphasis on integrating such concepts and strategies into strategic marketing programs.
| MKTG 679 | Seminar in Market Analysis | 3.0 Spring |
A case method approach involving the decision-making process related to demand analysis, product strategy, distribution strategy, promotional strategy, and pricing strategy.
| MKTG 689 | Directed Internship | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| MKTG 691 | Simulation Laboratory in Marketing | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Laboratory experience with computerized or other simulation environments. The student interacts with a simulated business environment, often via the timesharing computer system. 3.0 hours laboratory.
| MKTG 694 | Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matters to be taken up as they develop within the economy. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units.
| MKTG 697 | Independe |