Business Analytics III: Predictive and Prescriptive Modeling (Credits: 3) BADM A300
The third course in the business analytics curriculum. Using spreadsheet software, the course covers further the concepts of predictive analytics (forecasting), prescriptive analytics (optimization), and simulation. The predictive analytics module addresses quantitative methods, time series analysis, casual models, and data classification. The prescriptive analytics module covers optimization techniques such as linear programming, non-linear programming, and integer programming. Finally, the simulation module covers analytical tools such as Monte Carlo Simulation using @risk and Crystal Ball applications.
Business Communications (Credits: 3) BADM A345
This course provides an examination of methods, protocol, communication ethics and
cross-cultural communications. Appropriate use of various forms of communication within
a managerial context will also be discussed. Students develop and enhance communication
skills through extensive business writing assignments, public speaking/presentations,
role plays, business case analysis, and mock interviews.
Principles of Marketing (Credits: 3) BADM A350
Marketing functions, trade channels, price policies, expenses and profits of middlemen,
and public policy with respect to marketing practices.
Business Finance (Credits: 3) BADM A363
The study of the procurement and management of wealth by privately owned profit-seeking
enterprises.
Principles of Management & Leadership (Credits: 3) BADM A371
A comprehensive survey of the basic principles of management applicable to all forms
of business. The course provides the student with a basis for thinking about complex
business situations in the framework of analysis of the management process.
Social, Legal & Ethical Aspects of Business (Credits: 3) BADM A379
Study of how the social, legal, economic, political, technological and ecological
dimensions of the external environment affect business. Specific topics include values
and ethics in business, business and government relations, corporate social performance,
stakeholder responsibility, corporate governance, and business law.
International Business (Credits: 3) BADM A383
Introduces the student to economic, financial, legal, political, cultural, institutional,
and managerial considerations associated with international business transactions.
Operation and Supply Chain Management (Credits: 3) MGMT A475
This course examines strategic, operating, and control decisions involved in manufacturing and services organizations. Principles governing an integrated supply chain that includes the planning basics, inventory management, lean systems, and constraint management will be discussed.
Strategic Management (Credits: 3) BADM A478
A study of the formulation and application of functionally integrated business policy
by top management. Emphasis is on decision making in the face of changing condition.
Financial Statement Analysis (Credits: 3) FINA/ACCT 338
A thorough examination of financial reporting procedures and the standards that govern financial reporting disclosures, with an emphasis on basic financial statements and how alternative accounting methods affect those statements and the analysis of them. Analysis of primary financial statements and a framework for conducting financial statement analysis are explored.
Intermediate Business Finance (Credits: 3) FINA 412
This course is an extension of BADM A363. Emphasis is placed on theory and application regarding a firm’s investment decisions, financing mix, dividend policy, and capital structure. Treatment of uncertainty in business financial analysis is also covered.
Financial Markets, Money & Banking (Credits: 3) FINA 421
A study of financial markets and institutions, and risk management practices.
Capital Budgeting (Credits: 3) FINA 460
Problems associated with the selection and management of a firm’s portfolio of assets. Topics include individual project evaluation techniques, treatments of uncertainty and risk, capital budgeting for non-profit institutions, measuring the cost of capital, and integration of capital budgeting with long range planning.
Advanced Business Finance (Credits: 3) FINA 463
A study of the advanced phases of business finance whereby theory and principles are employed in solving actual business cases.
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (Credits: 3) FINA 469
Conceptual and analytical framework for formulating investment policies, analyzing securities, and constructing portfolios.