Ellis University Home | About Ellis | Request Information

Online Business Degree Courses: B.S. - Business Administration

(please click to jump to your concentation)

Finance
General Management
Human Resources Management
International Business
Management of Information Systems
Managerial Accounting
Marketing
Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Concentration in Finance

The finance area of the Business Administration degree program explores the growing sector of financial services provided by brokerage firms, commercial and investment banks, insurance companies, and other financial intermediaries. As part of the Business Administration degree program, the finance curriculum provides students with fundamental financial management tools to be successful in analyzing and executing the financial aspects of managerial decisions.

FIN 205 Financial Management
This business degree course focuses on corporate financial decisions and policy. Topics include: capital budgeting and financing decisions, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions and financial failures. Risk/return considerations are examined in the context of value maximization. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: FIN 201
ACC 315 Financial Statement Analysis
A critical review of corporate financial reports and associated footnotes from the perspectives of different potential users including: creditors, management and investors. Use of financial statements in the assessment of business performance. Exposure to methods for the adaptation of financial statements for decision making. Topics included in this online business degree course include: statements of income, balance sheet, cash flow from operation and free cash flow; financial ratio analysis, cash budgets, pro forma statements, forecasting growth potential and financial requirements; quality of earnings, inventory valuation and depreciation methods. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: FIN 201
FIN 210 Principles of Investment and Security Analysis
An introduction to the investment process. An understanding of how individuals and institutions make their investment decisions. A broad exposure to a range of topics including selection of securities, security analysis, instruments, and investment trends. The risks and returns involved in investing in different financial instruments are examined. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: FIN 201
FIN 401 Finance: Working Capital Management
This business degree course offers an introduction to the management of short term or current accounts of the firm to optimize the risk/return profile. Management of the liquid assets of the firm which comprise a substantial portion of total assets has become more significant because of the increasing range of management techniques and technologies. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: FIN 201
FIN 405 Modern Portfolio Theory
A detailed examination of portfolio management and capital market theory including a review of material on efficient markets, the basic Markowitz portfolio model and the capital asset pricing model. The above concepts in terms of international diversification and the evaluation of portfolio performance are covered. Traditional equity and bond valuation techniques will also be investigated. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: FIN 201
ECO 320 International Economics and Finance
A study of international trade, investment, finance and economic cooperation. Topics in this online business degree course will include theory and techniques of international trade, the U.S. in international trade, tariffs and quotas, foreign aid programs, foreign exchange markets and hedging exposure to foreign exchange risk. Operations of multinational corporations, economic integration and cooperation, balance of payments and international adjustment mechanisms and international indebtedness. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ECO 201

Concentration in General Management

A business must be organized, managed, and operated to achieve company goals. The general management option in the Business Administration degree program allows students to explore the concepts and processes leading to quality management and achievement of personal and organizational success. Management career opportunities are varied and include general management, international business, human resources, and specialties within these fields. The general management track within the Business Administration degree program prepares students for careers in or advancement within the management and related professions. General Management courses within the Business Administration degree program include:

MGT 315 Human Resources Management
This course gives students an introduction to the management of human resources for the effective support and achievement of an organization's strategies and goals. The major functions of planning and staffing, employee development and involvement, compensation and reward and employee relations are examined. Decision-making skills in these areas are developed through class assignments. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201
MGT 305 New Product Management
Techniques and practices applied to conceiving, developing, launching, and managing new products. An in-depth evaluation of the life cycle concept will analyze various stages and how careful planning and managing can extend it. The product management concept and its effectiveness as a management tool will also be studied. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
MGT 310 Small Business Management
An examination of required skills, resources, and techniques which transform an idea into a viable business. Entrepreneurial decision making will be stressed and the role it plays in idea generation, conception, opportunity analysis, marshalling of resources, implementation of plans, management of ongoing operations, and providing for growth will be stressed. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201, MKT 101, ACC 101
MGT 311 Knowledge Management
This survey of Knowledge Management examines the prevailing trends in Knowledge Management. Areas covered include Knowledgeware Technologies, The Learning Organization, Knowledge Management and Leadership and Organizational Design, introduction to systems approach and systems thinking, Knowledge Management Payoffs, the four underlying pillars of Knowledge Management. (3 credits)
MGT 301 Introduction to International Business
Techniques for analyzing and understanding the world of international business. Students will examine the challenges posed by the multinational firm and the dynamic nature of international business. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201, MKT 101, ACC 101
MGT 401 Production and Operations Management
Operations Management deals with activities required in the process of production of products and delivery of services. Background of concepts, processes and institutions in the production of goods and services will be covered. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201

Concentration in Human Resources Management

Human resources are critical factors in the operation of any organization. How human resources are managed often contributes to the success of an enterprise. Managing human resources in today's complex organizational, legal, and economic environments requires professionals with special skills and knowledge in such areas as employee selection, training, appraisal and motivation, compensation and employee benefits programs, employment law and policy, and labor relations. The human resources management major within the B.S. in Business Administration degree program prepares students for careers in or advancement within the human resources management and related professions. Is a career in Human Resources Management right for you? Human Resources Management courses within the Business Administration degree program include:

MGT 315 Human Resources Management
Provides business degree students with an introduction to the management of human resources for the effective support and achievement of an organization's strategies and goals. The major functions of planning and staffing, employee development and involvement, compensation and reward and employee relations are examined. Decision-making skills in these areas are developed through class assignments. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201
MGT 320 Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations
The course is designed to meet two objectives: to introduce an online business degree student to the background and relationships between economics, public policy, unionism, and business management and their impact upon management- labor relations; to provide a basic orientation to the framework, processes, and strategies involved in collective bargaining and the resolution of labor grievances and arbitration in management-labor relations. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 315
MGT 415 Compensation Management
Elements of a rational and objective compensation system are examined. Review of economic and behavioral science theories underlying modern compensation systems. Wage and salary administration, techniques of job evaluation, performance appraisal and wage surveys, role of employee benefits are studied. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 315
MGT 310 Small Business Management
An examination of required skills, resources, and techniques, which transform an idea into a viable business. Entrepreneurial decision making will be stressed and the role it plays in idea generation, conception, opportunity analysis, marshalling of resources, implementation of plans, management of ongoing operations, and providing for growth will be stressed. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201, MKT 101, ACC 101
MGT 410 Employment Law
This business degree course examines how the management of human resources takes place in a complex legal environment, which places obligations and responsibilities on the employer and extends protections and rights to the employee. Federal and state requirements in EEO, employment standards, wages, job security, safety and health, workers compensation and other benefits will be covered. Integration of such requirements into day-to-day management practices is emphasized. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 209
MGT 301 Introduction to International Business
Techniques for analyzing and understanding the world of international business. Online business degree Students will examine the challenges posed by the multinational firm and the dynamic nature of international business. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201, MKT 101, ACC 101

Concentration in International Business

Rapid expansion of international business motivates companies to seek out opportunities and consider threats originating beyond U.S. borders. As part of the Business Administration degree program, the international business curriculum prepares future managers capable of understanding and functioning in the global economy of the increasingly borderless world. The international business major within the B.S. in Business Administration degree program prepares students for careers in or advancement within international business and related professions. Courses include:

MGT 301 Introduction to International Business
Techniques for analyzing and understanding the world of international business. Students will examine the challenges posed by the multinational firm and the dynamic nature of international business. (3 credits)
Prerequisites: MGT 201, MKT 101, ACC 101
MKT 310 Fundamentals of Exporting and Importing
An introduction to the export/import practices of small and medium sized firms. The course will provide a guide through the stages of the export/import process; from an assessment of its feasibility to successful completion. Students will develop a familiarity with international trade regulations and requirements, procedures and documentation, intermediaries facilitating the acquisition of information, the flow of goods and services, and financing. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
MKT 405 International Marketing
Designed to develop a systematic approach for analyzing trends shaping the global marketplace. Among others, physical, cultural, socio-demographic, legal/political and technological factors are explored. Emphasis is placed on development and implementation of optimal marketing programs to capitalize on emerging market opportunities as well as the avoidance of the pitfalls inherent in cross-national marketing activities. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
MKT 320 Cross-cultural Promotional Concepts and Practices
The course is designed to sensitize students to the cultural antecedents of managing promotional activities in international settings. Of special concern are the areas of advertising, public relations, publicity, personal selling and negotiations. Management of these functions will be investigated within the context of methodologies applicable to "measurement and understanding of cultures, customs and business practices". (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
ECO 320 International Economics and Finance
A study of international trade, investment, finance and economic cooperation. Topics will include theory and techniques of international trade, the U.S. in international trade, tariffs and quotas, foreign aid programs, foreign exchange markets and hedging exposure to foreign exchange risk. Operations of multinational corporations, economic integration and cooperation, balance of payments and international adjustment mechanisms and international indebtedness. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ECO 201
MIS 450 E-Commerce
This course involves study of Internet technology and its global use in commerce and industry. Communications, business processing and service concepts are introduced along with other web based techniques. Application of e-commerce to various areas within management is discussed. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MIS 101

Concentration in Marketing

Marketing affects every phase of business-from new idea generation for goods and services through commercialization and sales. A degree in marketing offers career opportunities in fields such as advertising, customer relationship management, brand management, marketing research and retailing. The marketing major within the B.S. in Business Administration degree program prepares students for marketing careers in or advancement within the marketing profession. Courses in this Business Administration degree program include:

MKT 301 Management of Promotion
A firm's promotional efforts focus on developing and managing integrated marketing communications. This business degree course studies the planning and implementation of demand stimulating promotion, i.e., advertising, personal selling, sales promotion and publicity/public relations. Promotion is seen as a key element of the marketing mix that contributes to an organization's cohesive marketing strategy. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
MKT 201 Sales Management
Planning, supervising and evaluation of sales force efforts within the guidelines set by strategic marketing planning are the principal responsibilities of sales managers. This online business degree course examines both the theory and practices that are encompassed within the role of sales manager. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
MKT 205 Retailing Management
An investigation of the organization of the retail function. Consideration of managerial problems in the operation of large and small retailing organizations, control of retail operations, design of retailing facilities, retailing strategies and current developments in the field. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
MGT 305 New Product Management
Techniques and practices applied to conceiving, developing, launching, and managing new products. An in-depth evaluation of the life cycle concept will analyze various stages and how careful planning and managing can extend it. The product management concept and its effectiveness as a management tool will also be studied. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
MKT 315 Internet Marketing
Shows how the Internet can be leveraged to acquire, retain, and delight consumers. Online business degree students gain a strategic and tactical marketing perspective, with an emphasis on integrating online and offline marketing activities. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
MKT 401 Marketing Research
Research activity in the field of marketing, methods of data collection and analysis thereof, quantitative techniques in marketing, the role of the computer in marketing research, control and evaluation of the marketing function. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101

Concentration in Management of Information Systems

Management of information systems is the application of information technology in business operations and management. Students taking this major as part of their Business Administration degree have the opportunity to explore the application of technology in managerial functions, management of information resources, and consulting or entrepreneurial endeavors at the leading edge of technology in business. The management of information systems major within the B.S. in Business Administration degree program prepares students for careers in or advancement within management of information systems, information technology, and related professions. Courses in this online Business Administration degree program include:

MIS 215 Application Program Development I
Introductory problem solving and programming, using various generation languages to develop deterministic business systems. Development activities may include business applications such as accounts payable, order entry or the use of professional support applications such as electronic spreadsheet, database file management, and graphic functions. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MIS 105 and MAT 125
MIS 305 Database Program Analysis
Survey of the techniques and methodology used in data base management. Analysis of the software design and programming in a data base environment. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MIS 101
MIS 320 Managing Data Communications and Networks
Advanced topics in teleprocessing systems. Analysis of data transmission channels, computer equipment configurations, procedures, and security of teleprocessing systems. Teleconferencing, electronic mail, electronic funds transfer, electronic commerce, integration of teleprocessing and automation into the management information system of a business enterprise. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MIS 101
MIS 325 Structured Systems Analysis and Design
This course involves use of the systems approach to analysis and design of various information systems, including, but not limited to database systems, networking systems, programming systems, accounting information systems, and decision support systems. Structured, as well as object-oriented methods of system design are treated. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MIS 101
MIS 430 Information Resource Management
Examines management of information systems including how to acquire, organize, monitor and control computer resources with emphasis on management problems unique to computer based information systems environments. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MIS 105
MIS 401 Seminar
Crucial study of information systems related to advanced topics such as IS in the manufacturing environment, IS in the legal environment, IS in the finance environment, IS in the health service environment, EDP facility and management. Specific topics will be determined by interest of both the students and the instructor. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MIS 215, MIS 305, and MIS 325

Concentration in Managerial Accounting

The managerial accounting major with a B.S. Business Administration degree prepares you for a career in (or advancement within) the private-sector, business analysis, internal auditing, governmental, not-for-profit and related professions. Courses within the online Business Administration degree program include:

ACC 320 Accounting Information Systems
Introduces students to the fundamentals of accounting information systems knowledge base needed by accounting professionals, business information generated by organizational and accounting processes and operations, application areas in an organization, and risks and internal controls. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ACC 110
ACC 210 Financial Accounting
Stresses the theoretical and analytical aspects of financial accounting. Attention is directed to asset valuations with emphasis on current controversies and opinions of the AICPA and other professional organizations. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ACC 110
ACC 306 Cost Accounting
Examines the importance of cost accounting to the various levels of management and the dual function of cost as an information system and as a tool for planning and control. Concepts in the accumulation of manufacturing costs, job order, and process costs systems are stressed. A study of budgets and standard cost systems as a function for planning and control; direct costing, break-even and cost-volume-profit analysis, as an aid to decision making. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ACC 101
ACC 311 Not for Profit Accounting
Fund accounting for nonprofit organizations such as governmental units, universities, hospitals, foundations and charitable institutions. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ACC 210
ACC 402 Federal Taxation II
Federal Income taxation for partnerships, estates, trusts, and corporations: Preparation of returns. Introduction to federal income tax procedure. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ACC 210
ACC 406 Internal Auditing
Internal control, behavioral aspects, audit reporting, the management of internal auditing, its status as a profession, internal auditing techniques such as: internal control questionnaires, flowcharting, interviewing and statements and standards of major professional auditing and accounting bodies. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ACC 210

Concentration in Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Small businesses and start-up organizations present unique challenges for management as they strive to achieve organizational goals. Knowing and executing small business management and entrepreneurial concepts increases the likelihood of organizational growth and longevity. Small business career opportunities are varied and include general management, entrepreneurship, operations management and specialties within these fields. The small business and entrepreneurship major within the B.S. in Business Administration prepares students for careers in or advancement within the small business management and related professions.

MGT 315 Human Resources Management
An introduction to the management of human resources for the effective support and achievement of an organization's strategies and goals. The major functions of planning and staffing, employee development and involvement, compensation and reward and employee relations are examined. Decision-making skills in these areas are developed through class assignments. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201
MGT 305 New Product Management
Techniques and practices applied to conceiving, developing, launching, and managing new products. An in-depth evaluation of the life cycle concept will analyze various stages and how careful planning and managing can extend it. The product management concept and its effectiveness as a management tool will also be studied. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101
MGT 310 Small Business Management
An examination of required skills, resources, and techniques, which transform an idea into a viable business. Entrepreneurial decision making will be stressed and the role it plays in idea generation, conception, opportunity analysis, marshalling of resources, implementation of plans, management of ongoing operations, and providing for growth will be stressed. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201, MKT 101, ACC 101
MGT 420 Business Practicum
This course is designed as a capstone course to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship concentration in the Business degree program. Specific cases in finance, management, marketing and leadership will be explored as an integral part of the course through hands on approach to problem solving. Additional related business cases will also be explored in class. (3 credits)
Prerequisites: FIN 201, MGT 310, MKT 101, ACC 101, and ACC 110
MGT 411 Business and Professional Ethics
This business degree course is designed to provide new entrepreneurs and business leaders with a solid background of ethical behavior as it relates to issues they will face in many aspects of their professional, as well as personal, lives. Building on the fundamentals of ethics as evolved from great thinkers who explored issues of evil, duty, and right, from a moralist viewpoint, this course will bring those eternal questions to current topics in business through debate and analysis. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHI 110 or PHI 220