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This interdisciplinary course explores the culture, politics, and economy of the British along with their values and attitudes toward business. Special attention is paid to unique forms of management and business organizations. Seminars with leaders of business, labor, and government are conducted in London and various other locations in England. Three Credits Heisler, Smith May Term
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This course examines the management of the conversion process converting raw materials, land, labor, capital, and management inputs into desired outputs of goods and services. This will include the study of traditional approaches as well as new contributions from just-in-time practices, constraint theory, total quality management, and statistical process control. The analysis of operational decisions will include strategic, productivity, and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: Management 222, Accounting 221, 222, Economics 212, and Mathematics (210, or 311 and 312). Four Credits Smith Both Semesters
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This course is designed to provide hands-on experience with accounting practitioners. It will provide an opportunity for students to relate the theories and concepts learned in their business and accounting classes to actual practice in an organizational setting. Students are supervised by organizational managers. Although most placements are in the west Michigan area, they can be arranged in any other locations. Students will work in public, industrial or not-forprofit accounting positions in the field, and will attend weekly seminars on campus. Other requirements include maintaining an analytical journal, writing a final summary paper and participating in discussions. Prerequisites: a minimum of eight credits in accounting and permission of instructor. Accounting 362 (Accounting Practicum II) is a continuation of Accounting 361 (Accounting Practicum I). Enrollment in 362 is limited to the successful completion of Accounting 361. Eight Credits Hendrix Spring Semester; May, June, July Terms
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This course examines financial decision making within the context of public corporations. The concepts of risk, rates of return, time value of money, valuation, and stewardship are utilized to analyze financial decisions involving capital budgeting and capital structure. The analysis of these decisions will include both financial and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: Management 222, Accounting 221, 222, Economics 212, and Mathematics (210, or 311 and 312). Computer Science 140 is recommended. Four Credits Eames, VanderVeen Both Semesters
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Continuation of the study of cost accounting theory and practice with particular attention given to cost information systems, cost control, planning of profits and costs, and cost and profit analysis. Prerequisites: Accounting 221, 222. Four Credits Martin Fall Semester
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The objective of this course is to help students 1) integrate theory and practice, 2) enhance their self-awareness and social-awareness competencies, and 3) seek their mission in the world. The course is a customized and highly reflective experience involving the professor, the student, and the placement supervisor. Enrollment in the class is dependent upon students finding their own internship placements by working with Hope's Office of Career Services. Students will not receive credit for this course and MGMT 391. Four Credits Eames, VanderVeen Both Semesters
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3.00 Credits
The objective this course is to help students 1) integrate theory and practice through individual work in the community and integrative group projects meant to serve as a capstone to the management major, 2) enhance their self-awareness and social-awareness competencies through seminars and reflection, and 3) seek their mission in the world. Enrollment in the class is dependent upon students finding their own internship placements by working with Hope's Office of Career Services. This course serves as a substitute for MGMT 401. Students will not receive credit for this course and MGMT 390. Restricted to seniors in the management program. Four Credits Eames, VanderVeen Both Semesters
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A lecture or seminar in a special topic in advanced management. Prerequisite: approval of the chairperson. One, Two, Three or Four Credits Staff Both Semesters
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This seminar in management is intended to challenge participants to evaluate several aspects of management more thoroughly than possible in a traditional classroom setting. Students will work closely with the professor and others to read, evaluate, and discuss topics of critical importance to successful leadership in organizations. Professors may emphasize a management topic of particular interest to them and their professional study. Common components may include: study of classic management readings and materials; Christianity and leadership; vocation and calling as applied to management; personal finance; business ethics; global business; and a written analysis of case studies and other topics. A significant research paper may be required. Prerequisite: senior departmental status or having completed all other requirements in the major. Four Credits Jackson, Porter, Ten Haken, VanderVeen Both Semesters
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A theoretical and empirical study of how the organization of markets affects the conduct and performance of firms in those markets. Topics include the determinants of market structure; the impact of market power on pricing, product differentiation, technological change, and profit; and the nature and effect of government intervention in and regulation of markets. Several specific U.S. industries will be studied. Prerequisites: Economics 211 and 212. Four Credits Lunn Spring Semester
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