Business Courses
An introduction to the concepts of database processing. An understanding of the physical and logical organization of data relationships such as trees, hierarchies, networks, and flat files are presented via data models. Methods to achieve these logical relationships such as linked lists, chains, pointers, and inverted files are evaluated. Operational requirements of data base management systems are discussed as are characteristics of hierarchical, network, and relational systems.
A course intended for junior-level students. Will examine: foreign currency, accounting principles, foreign exchange, (SPOT, Forward Rates) the International monetary system, foreign exchange risk management, work in capital management in international operations, sources of funds for working capital and longterm investments in international markets. Corequisite: BUS 312.
A study of a major business issue, person or activity occurring in the contemporary business world. Possible topics: government deregulation; environment; social responsibilities; mergers; conglomerates; world trade; etc. May be repeated for credit as topics change.
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Special topics of current interest in computer and information systems. Topics may include Expert Systems, Data mining, Computer graphics, Assembly language, etc. Content varies each offering. Course may be repeated for credit as topics change.
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This course offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology. The class covers the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the powerful SQL programming language. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. Students learn to retrieve data by using advanced techniques such at ROLLUP, CUBE, set operators, and hierarchical retrieval. They also learn to write SQL and SQL Plus script files to generate report-like output. Demonstrations and hands-on practice reinforce the fundamental concepts.
Covers the fundamentals of professional selling and management of the selling function. Topics covered include: selling theories, recruiting, demand forecasting, account management, motivation, territory design and management, compensation and profitability.
Managing projects introduces new challenges to professionals and managers. This course examines the environmental factors which affect project management, and provides an exposure to the key tools and techniques which have been developed for this unique type of management.
(Also BUS 342) Analysis of business information systems using the case study method. Information requirements, planning, design, implementation, facilities, equipment, replacement of equipment, and control. Analysis of cost/benefit relationships to the total management effort.
(Also CMP 342) Analysis of business information systems using the case study method. Information requirements, planning, design, implementation, facilities, equipment, replacement of equipment, and control. Analysis of cost/benefit relationships to the total management effort.
The development, scope and objectives of production control, as well as the dynamics of managing inventory in the changing industrial and commercial environment. Scheduling, control, critical path, machine loading and materials requirements planning, forecasting sales and inventory requirements, computer applications to inventory control problems, building inventory models, simulation, and the relationships of inventory control to marketing management and production control.
The movement of goods from production to delivery to distribution channel intermediaries. Distribution channels, traffic management, warehousing, inventories, organization, control, and communication. Heavy emphasis is given to distribution system design and analysis.The movement of goods from production to delivery to distribution channel intermediaries. Distribution channels, traffic management, warehousing, inventories, organization, control, and communication. Heavy emphasis is given to distribution system design and analysis.
The nature and importance of the procurement function in modern business organizations. Principles, tools, methods, and techniques employed for the acquisition of materials, suppliesand equipment.
The management of the physical storage, retrieval and inbound/outbound shipment of materials. Cube utilization, materials handling hardware, automatic storage/retrieval systems organization, transportation mode selection and rate analysis. The impact of transportation deregulation will also be discussed.
An introduction to quality control, its basic concepts, organization/management of quality, quality costs, problem solving techniques, fundamentals of statistics, acceptance sampling, control charts, reliability, quality audits, and quality improvement.
Techniques and strategies for managing manufacturing and service sectors. Provides perspectives for the production areas which include product planning, product/process design, facility layout, capacity planning, aggregate planning, materials, inventory control, scheduling and quality control.
Basic concepts needed for marketing research. Students will study problem formulation, research design, data collection, questionnaire construction sampling techniques, analysis and reporting. Students will design and implement a marketing research project.
Principles of behavioral and social science concepts applied to marketing situations. The importance of understanding consumer behavior in demand, brand, pricing, advertising, motivation and positioning decisions will be explored.
Application of marketing principles to industrial (Business-to-business) situations. Students will study the unique marketing situations found in non-consumer product, price, distribution and promotional decisions. Demand for industrial products will be studied. Intermediaries and distribution channels will be evaluated.
Teamwork has become a solution to many problems within organizations. This course will explore diversity, and how leaders can maximize team performance, innovation, and creativity. The intent is to gain an understanding of diversity, as it applies to developing and implementing team initiatives within an organization.
This course will explore varied ethical issues from the business world in conjunction with models of leadership leading to how those ethical issues are resolved. The intent is to deepen and broaden student’s learning about theories, models, and constructs related to the study and practice of ethics and leadership. This includes experiential learning activities and discussions that connect formal knowledge with real world experiences and includes one credit of experiential learning.
Conflict is unavoidable in the workplace. Whether collaborating with peers, managing direct reports, or dealing with difficult supervisors, conflict exists at all levels of an organization. This course will provide tools for managing interpersonal dynamics that may be encountered during performance reviews, interdepartmental collaboration, and partnering with external organizations.
The course will examine such issues as the globalization of the human resource strategy, the management and structure of global organization and the compensation of the expatriates. A framework for analyzing global human resource management issues will be developed within the context of the critical issues.
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary issues faced by human resource professionals. Topics will include such areas as employee rights, employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, employment- at-will, workplace violence, employee deception and theft, employee assistance programs, QWL (quality of worklife) programs and the future director of the human resourcefunction.
This course provides an overview of the labor relations process in which management deals with employees who are represented by a union. The history of major labor unions and primary labor laws and court cases are explored, along with the general structure and operational aspects of today’s labor organizations. Union certification, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution are discussed in detail. Students may also participate in a mock labor contract negotiation project and analyze sample grievances.
This course focuses on the nature end processes of organizational change, and how to be an effective leader. change agent, and recipient of change. It emphasizes forces of change, change implementation process, qualities and skills of successful change leaders, and theories and management practices of how individuals and organizations change.