Accounting

Short Title : Contemporary Business

Course Code : BU 105

Course Description : Surveys the various fields of business. The student will be introduced to the different forms of business ownership, managerial skills, marketing principles, accounting, financial analysis, computer terminology, money and banking, business law and international trade.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Business Comm

Course Code : BU 110

Course Description :

Emphasizes models of management-oriented modern business communications in the digital age: letters, reports, memoranda, emails, blogs and digital résumés. Develops oral communication skills: interviews, presentations, listening techniques. Includes use of computer lab and relevant presentation, writing and report generating technologies.

Prerequisites :

CS 115 or waiver, CS115, CS115X

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Principles of Economics I

Course Code : BU 205

Course Description :

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of microeconomic theory. It deals with the behavior of individual economic units that are small relative to the national economy. The course explains how consumers, workers, investors, owners of land, and business firms make their decisions, and how they interact to form larger units of markets and industries. A thorough survey of market failure and government failure also will be covered.

Prerequisites :

MA 112 or other equivalent math core with grade of B- or higher

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to International Business

Course Code : BU 208

Course Description :

Analyzes the economic, cultural, political, and legal context in which International Business is conducted. It reviews the major factors linked to the development of International Business. The course considers globalization, the economic and political aspects of trade, how countries differ, the global monetary system and foreign exchange.

Prerequisites :

BU105

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Principles of Economics II

Course Code : BU 210

Course Description :

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of macroeconomic theory. It deals with aggregate economic quantities, such as the level and growth rate of national output, interest rates, unemployment, and inflation. The course explains how the aggregate markets for goods and services, for labor, and for corporate stocks and bonds are formed, what the trade-off is between inflation and unemployment, and how the government develops and implements its monetary and fiscal policies.

Prerequisites :

BU205

• Credit : 3

Course Code : BU 211

Course Description :

This course introduces fundamental principles in financial accounting. It provides a basic understanding of accounting theory, practices, and procedures through the accounting cycle as well as recording transactions in journals and ledgers. The course introduces the basic financial statements of balance sheet, income statement, and statement of owner's equity, explaining their purpose and composition.

Prerequisites :

MA131, MA140, MA220, MA106, MA130, MA221, MA112 or other equivalent math core with grade of B- or higher.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Accounting II

Course Code : BU 212

Course Description :

This course covers the measurement and reporting of claims by creditors and equity investors; explains business structures of partnerships and corporations; and covers topics such as income taxes and financial analysis. The course introduces the statement of cash flows, its purpose and composition.

Prerequisites :

BU211

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Business Spreadsheet Applications

Course Code : CS 219

Course Description :

This course emphasizes analysis and solutions to contemporary business problems through the use of the current version of Microsoft Excel. Students are introduced to business decision modeling processes to strengthen logical reasoning and analytical skills. Microsoft Excel is used as the basis for managerial decision support through analysis of contemporary business case problems. Students apply the appropriate functions and features of Microsoft Excel to solve business cases. The course also emphasizes oral presentation and written reports on business processes used in case solutions to further strengthen students’ communication skills.

Prerequisites :

CS115, CS115X, MA207, MA112

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Marketing

Course Code : BU 221

Course Description :

Marketing is an organizational philosophy and a set of guiding principles for interfacing with customers, competitors, collaborators, and the environment. The class will cover the fundamental theories and concepts of marketing as well as real life applications including digital and social media strategies. Students will create a marketing plan for a real business at the end of the course.

Prerequisites :

CS115

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Principles of Management

Course Code : BU 260

Course Description :

This course focuses on the basic management skills of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, with additional emphasis on ethics, social responsibility, and management skills for the future. This course deals with understanding the manager’s job, decision-making, motivation, leading change, and innovation.

Prerequisites :

BU105

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Fundamentals of Management Information Systems

Course Code : CS 285

Course Description :

The course will teach students about the use of computers and business data networks to solve management and corporate problems. The course examines the components and concepts of management information systems in managing information in business environments. The evolution and future direction of current corporate and institutional computing environments will be analyzed. The impact of emerging e-commerce marketplaces on corporate strategies and infrastructure will also be examined. The ways in which businesses develop or procure information technology resources and systems will be discussed. Case studies will be used for illustrate key concepts in systems development, implementation and management. In addition, students will learn how businesses manage and protect critical information and data.

Prerequisites :

CS219

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Statistics

Course Code : BU 305

Course Description :

Studies the collection, classification, presentation, and analysis of statistical data with an emphasis on business applications.

Prerequisites :

MA 112 and CS 219 or equivalents.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Intermediate Accounting I

Course Code : BU 321

Discipline: Disciplines

Course Description :

Includes financial reporting, present value analysis, cash and short-term investments, receivable and inventories (cost and cost flow assumptions and special valuation methods). Emphasis on applying accounting principles to more complex accounting topics.

Prerequisites :

BU212

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Intermediate Accounting II

Course Code : BU 322

Course Description :

Studies long-term plant assets, current liabilities and contingencies, long-term debt and investments, corporations and accounting for leases. Includes an analysis of current topics in accounting. Reviews C.P.A. exam questions as they relate to the above topics of study.

Prerequisites :

BU321

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Cost Accounting

Course Code : BU 323

Course Description :

This course introduces fundamental principles in managerial accounting and its application to private industry. It includes basis cost accounting terms and processes and explains various costing systems for materials, labor, and overhead. It introduces analysis such as cost-volume-profit and break-even analysis as well as budgeting techniques, variance analysis, and benchmarking.

Prerequisites :

BU212

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Auditing

Course Code : BU 325

Course Description :

This course presents generally accepted auditing standards and procedures employed by accountants in the examination of financial statements. Discussions of the auditor’s reports, planning the audit, and specific procedures applied to assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. It discusses the ethical framework governing auditors including Sarbanes Oxley legislation.

Prerequisites : BU322

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Federal Income Taxes

Course Code : BU 332

Course Description :

Introduces the fundamentals of income tax laws and procedures affecting individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates and trust.

Prerequisites :

BU212

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Finance

Course Code : BU 337

Course Description :

Introduces the techniques employed by firms in raising and allocating funds. Describes analytical tools used by financial managers.

Prerequisites :

BU305, BU210, BU212, MA311, MA207

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Legal Environment of Business I

Course Code : BU 350

Course Description :

This course examines the legal environment of business including legal liability and ethical issues in the context of the business and economic environments and in e-commerce applications. The course provides an overview of the American legal system and the legal rights, duties, and obligations of the individual, with emphasis on contract law.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Ethical Business Strategy

Course Code : BU 420

Course Description :

Applies analytical techniques and managerial concepts to operations of large-scale business. Within that context, it will highlight ethical business practices and ethical sensitivity in the decision-making process.

Prerequisites :

Senior status with at least 105 credits and BU 337, BU537

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Advanced Accounting

Course Code : BU 430

Course Description :

Provides an in-depth study of accounting principles for partnerships, business combinations, and consolidated financial statements. Discusses upto-date thinking on controversial topics presently facing the accounting profession.

Prerequisites :

BU322

• Credit : 3