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3.00 Credits
Goal To understand how firms plan, build, and implement systems to process accounting information necessary to the business. Content A study of the fundamentals of business data processing techniques and systems. Technological advances and their effects on business are discussed. Taught Spring. Credit 3 hours; cross-listed as ACC 333.
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Goal To awaken the student's entrepreneurial spirit and to make the student aware of the significant role that entrepreneurial thinking plays in the successful development of new enterprises whether they be for-profit or non-profit organizations. Content Class discussions and textbooks readings will explore entrepreneurial characteristics, entrepreneurial opportunities, and effective small business planning and management systems. Because the business plan serves as a model and framework for entrepreneurial thinking, the student will create a personal and informal business plan for a business or non-profit organization of her choosing. Taught Fall. Credit 3 hours.
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6.00 Credits
Goal To provide an opportunity for exploration of a topic not offered as part of the established curriculum. A student may take no more than six semester hours in special topics courses. Content Examination of special topics, problems, or issues in business that seem particularly relevant to student needs and interests. Announced annually. Taught Offered occasionally. Prerequisite Dependent on topic. Credit 3 hours.
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Goal The primary goal of this course is to provide the latest portfolio management concepts and knowledge in the context of real-world investing. The secondary goal is to maximize the risk-adjusted return of the student-managed Wesleyan Investment Fund (WIN). Content The general content of the course is focused on modern portfolio theory, portfolio management knowledge, and the application of that knowledge. Taught Fall, Spring. Prerequisite BUS 320 Investment Analysis Credit 1 hour; students may repeat this course four times for a maximum of five semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
Goal To provide the student with the opportunity for independent study, under careful supervision, of significant topics in business selected in consultation with the instructor. Content Varies. Taught Fall, Spring, and Summer. Prerequisite Adequate course work for the placement selected and permission of the faculty advisor. Credit 1-9 hours.
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Goal To provide the student with intensive, specialized work experience in the area of business. Content Observation and participation in the work of business professionals. Taught Fall, Spring, and Summer. Prerequisite Adequate course work for the placement selected and permission of the faculty advisor; approval of the Director of Career Development. Credit 1-9 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Goal To provide a forum for business and international business majors in which students discuss, analyze, critique and prepare a senior portfolio documenting their integrative experience. Content Students will reflect upon the interdisciplinary nature of their courses of study including the general education experiences and their relationship to their major. Taught Fall. Prerequisite Junior or senior standing. Credit 1 hour; cross-listed as ECO 475.
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Goal To familiarize the student with the integration of the functional areas of business through study and discussion of real organizational problems from the perspective of top-level management. Content Emphasis on the development of conceptual skills in management, marketing, and finance that require the student to approach decision-making and strategic planning in terms of the total impact on the organization. Computer applications are an integral part of BUS 488. Taught Spring. Prerequisite BUS 303 and BUS 315; ECO 205; and senior standing. Credit 3 hours; S-course.
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Honors Thesis
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3.00 Credits
Goal To explore the nature of matter. To examine qualitatively and quantitatively the principles which govern the physical and chemical changes of matter. To encourage critical thinking, logical derivation, and creativity, through solving problems. To develop an understanding of the composition and operation of the material universe and an appreciation of the greater environment. To prepare students for further studies in science. Content A comprehensive introduction to chemistry including stoichiometry, chemical reactions, properties of gases, thermochemistry, acid-base theory, and atomic structure. Taught Fall. Prerequisites MAT 130 or MAT 140 as co- or prerequisite. Gen. Ed. Category Laboratory science. Credit 4 hours (3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week).
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