This course provides an introduction to accounting with an emphasis on the interpretation and use of accounting information for effective business decision-making. The course employs an "information user/managerial approach" rather than an "information preparer approach." Students are introduced to the accounting system, financial statement analysis, and quantitative managerial accounting techniques.

This course is a study of financial accounting practices including information gathering, processing, recording, and reporting. Topics include the accounting cycle, current assets and liabilities, noncurrent assets and liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenses.

• AC222 Accounting Concepts

Recommended for all business majors, this course considers income tax concepts and income tax law as it applies to individuals and corporations.

• AC222 Accounting Concepts
• M145 Finite Mathematics

A comprehensive study of selected financial accounting topics, the course considers financial statements, short-term receivables and payables, inventories, plant assets, intangible assets, depreciation, current liabilities, contingencies and long-term liabilities.

• AC223 Financial Accounting Principles
• M145 Finite Mathematics

A continuation of AC321, this course involves a study of financial accounting in the areas of stockholders’ equity, revenues, taxes, pensions, leases, statement of cash flows, financial statement analysis and full disclosure.

• AC321 Intermediate Accounting I

The systems of cost accounting are studied as they apply to both manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include job order and process cost systems, budgeting, standard costing, and other selected accounting topics which are used in management decision-making.

• AC222 Accounting Concepts
• M145 Finite Mathematics

Systems are methods and procedures established by management for accomplishing and documenting business tasks. The course covers the systems created and monitored by management in order to provide a reasonable assurance that company operations are effective and efficient, financial reporting methods are reliable, and the company is complying with laws and regulations pertaining to it.

• AC321 Intermediate Accounting I

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of audit theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on applying audit theories and procedures in the examination of an organization’s financial statements by a certified public accountant.

• AC322 Intermediate Accounting II
• AC325 Accounting Information Systems

The course covers accounting and financial reporting issues of governmental agencies at the local and state levels, federal government agencies, and the federal government as a whole. Non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations which must demonstrate accountability for financial and operational performance to providers of their resources are also examined.

• AC321 Intermediate Accounting I

The course includes a study of business combinations, a survey of international accounting, and partnership accounting.

• AC322 Intermediate Accounting II

An introduction to the international business environment, including cultures, ethics, economics, geography, and legal systems, associated with our global society. The course serves as a foundation for international business majors and as a survey course for other business majors.

This survey course is designed to introduce students to the study of law through a review of its historical origins, the various sources of the law and the practical context in which laws are applied. Particular attention is given to areas of law which are relevant to today’s business environment; for example, torts, contracts, agency and sales.

• MG219 Principles of Management

The goal of corporate financial management is to maximize the wealth of the stockholders. Decisions regarding risk and return, the management of current assets and current liabilities, and capital budgeting are examined in view of this goal. Students are also introduced to the stock market and other financial institutions and systems.

As a follow-up course to BU312, this course examines in detail the laws which impact businesses and commercial transactions. The course surveys topics including the transfer of negotiable instruments, the establishment of business organizations such as partnerships and corporations, debtor-creditor relations, the regulation of business and property concepts.

• AC222 Accounting Concepts
• BU312 Business Law I

This capstone course in business develops students’ understanding of strategic decision-making through integrative use of business knowledge from each of the major functional areas in business. Extensive use of decision cases is made to address such issues as: What is strategy?; Who makes it?; What are the basic strategic options of a firm?; How is the business environment analyzed for strategic purposes? Highlights of the course include a business case competition and computer simulation.

This course provides an overview of current computer software and applications in Computer Science. Students receive hands on training in computer software covering such areas as: presentation/multimedia, spreadsheets, database, graphics and web page design.

A traditional introduction to the principles of microeconomics, concentrating on behavior of the household and the firm. The course analyzes factors determining prices, production and allocation of economic resources. Current issues are emphasized.

A traditional introduction to the principles of macroeconomics, concentrating on how aggregate levels of economic activity are determined. The course analyzes macroeconomic policies and economic issues such as problems of unemployment and inflation. Current issues are emphasized.

This course provides an introduction to noncalculus mathematical modeling methods prevalent in business. Topics include: matrix methods, systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming by the geometric method and by the simplex method, and the mathematics of finance.

This course provides an introduction to the differential and integral calculus. Topics include: the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, definite and indefinite integrals, and an introduction to transcendental functions.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to calculus for polynomials and rational functions, especially as it applies to business. Topics include a review of algebra, limits, derivatives, integrals, and finding area by integration.

This first course in management stresses an understanding of the management functions as an integral part of the business organization. Attention is given to planning, leading, organizing, controlling and other aspects of the managerial process.

This course presents the quantitative or management science approach to management. Topics which may be included are quality control, forecasting, inventory management, resource allocation, work design, scheduling, project management and control, and facility design and location. Current techniques and tools are examined and used.

• BU215 Business Statistics
• MG219 Principles of Management
• M145 Finite Mathematics

This beginning course in marketing develops an understanding of the marketing function and its central importance to the business organization. Attention is paid to a variety of marketing topics including products, channels and distribution, pricing, promotion, buyer behavior, and ethical issues in marketing.

The course examines critically the major ethical or moral theories that are at the basis of decision-making in the complex area of contemporary behavior we know as "the business world."