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Business Core Curriculum

Thirteen courses provide a core of knowledge in key business subjects and form the foundation from which students are encouraged to explore specialized knowledge through a major.

• MGT 201 Business Organization and Administration

  A study of organizations and of the activities of the manager in an organization. This business course follows a functional approach, analyzing such management concepts as organizing decentralization, use of staff, human relations, conflict, decision making, planning, supervision, communication, and financial and production control systems such as budgeting and PERT. (3 credits)
  

• MIS 101 Introduction to Computer Applications

  This business course provides an introduction to computers and management information systems. Topics include operating system, networks and the Internet, productivity tools used in business including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation programs, management information systems, office automation. Other applications may be discussed depending on the background of the students. (3 credits)
  

• ECO 110 Principles of Economics II

  This business course examines the processes of price determination, output, and resource allocation in perfect and in imperfect competition. Also covers labor economics, international trade and finance, and alternative economic systems. (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: ECO 105

• ECO 201 Money and Banking

  A business course that analyzes the structure and function of the banking system and financial markets in the United States, the use of monetary policy in the regulation of the national economy, and the role of the Federal Reserve System. (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: ECO 110

• ACC 101 Accounting I

  A study of accounting fundamentals. Topics in this business course include the accounting cycle, statement preparation, systems, asset valuations, accounting concepts, and principles for the sole proprietorship. (3 credits)
  

• ACC 110 Managerial Accounting

  This business course places special emphasis on the collection and interpretation of data for managerial decision-making purposes. A study is made of cost concepts used in planning and control, cost-profit-volume analysis, and budgeting. (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: ACC 101

• FIN 201 Corporation Finance

  This business course provides an overview of the financial management function in modern business, emphasizing the time value of money and financial analysis. The financial and economic environment and capital markets and securities are covered. (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: None

• MKT 101 Introduction to Marketing

  Study of the process by which consumers needs and wants are analyzed and satisfied within the context of a modern marketing system. Investigation of current developments in the external environment affecting the marketing process. This business course also reviews the role of marketing institutions in facilitating the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers is analyzed. (3 credits)
  

• MAT 125 Finite Mathematics

  Review of elementary algebra and selected topics in statistics and probability.  Sets, real numbers, graphing, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, relations and functions, solving systems of linear equations, descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, graphical displays of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, introduction to probability. (3 credits)
  Prerequisite:  Placement Exam, MAT 100 or equivalent

• MGT 302 Statistical Sampling Theory

  This business course provides an introduction to the use of descriptive and inferential statistics in business. Topics covered include sampling, binomial and normal distribution, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-square and regression. Business problems are solved in a computing assisted environment. (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: MIS 101 and MAT 125.

• MGT 209 Business Law I

  An introductory business course with emphasis on the law of contracts and agency. Designed to give a basic understanding of the legal aspects of contractual obligations and agency relationships. (3 credits)
  

• MIS 105 Introduction to Information Technology

  The concept of information technology is introduced and examined. Topics include computer hardware and software, networks and the Internet, programming languages, data communication, management information systems, and office automation. Projects in various functional areas of business provide an in-depth knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications. (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: None

• MGT 405 Business Policy Seminar

  This is a capstone business course in which the disciplines of business and economics will be focused on the solution of specific business problems. (3 credits)
  Prerequisite: Completion of all other core business courses