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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive survey course which deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of starting and operating a small business. Each major function of business (accounting, production, marketing) is discussed with particular reference to small business. Students taking this course are normally not encouraged to enroll subsequently in BUS:104 due to similarity of course content. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes a review of basic arithmetic, including fractions, decimals, ratios, non-decimal numbering systems, and graphical representation of numbers. Proceeds with coverage of fundamental problems involved in interest costs, mark-ups, commissions and payroll operation. Also provides comprehensive coverage of taxes, depreciation, consumer credit, insurance and security transactions. Emphasis will also be placed on analyzing simple financial statements, volume and profit relationship, trade and cash discounts, and banking records. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
A survey course, designed to give the student a general knowledge of the modern business world and the environment within which it exists and an awareness of the principles of the major functions in managing a business, such as finance, personnel, production, and marketing. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides a broad perspective of the banking industry. As the foundation for further offerings in the Banking and Finance program, Principles of Banking touches on nearly every aspect of bank functions. Included is a comprehensive introduction to banking in today's economy. Discussions on specific topics are presented in an easily accessible form. The language and documents of banking, check processing, teller functions, deposit function, trust services, bank bookkeeping, and bank loans and investments are some primary topics. The course ends with a discussion of the bank's role in the community. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
This comprehensive course deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of the student entering business for him/herself. Covers opportunities, evaluations, operations, and expansion of entrepreneurial situations. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the basic principles and methods of statistical measurement and statistical inference. Descriptive statistical concepts include data organization and presentation, measures of location and dispersion, probability theory and distributions. Applications of statistical inference include random sampling techniques and sampling distributions, interval estimation, hypothesis testing for large and small samples, ANOVA, correlation, regression analysis, and nonparametric testing. Prerequisites: MTH:160 or MTH:160A or MTH:160B or MTH:160C, and Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to statistical concepts and techniques used by management in the decision-making process. Descriptive statistics includes the display and summary of data, discrete and continuous probability distributions and random variables. Inferential statistics includes parametric and nonparametric tests of significance, correlation and regression analysis, confidence intervals, and analysis of the variance. Forecasting tools include time series analysis and the derivation and use of index numbers. Prerequisites: MTH:177 and Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for the banker involved in the interpretation and evaluation of financial reports of business. Provides basic skills of financial analysis to the prospective bank lender/credit analyst together with comprehensive case studies. Prerequisite: ACC:110 and Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to address the legal environment of small business. Students explore the legal aspects of today's small business by studying several topics, including the legal forms of ownership, contracts, agency law, property law, trade laws that affect small business, intellectual property law, internet law, consumer rights, and the legal context of human resource management. Additional focus areas include retaining legal counsel, Small Claims Court, protecting one's firm against lawsuits, risk management, and ethics in the small business workplace. Course format may include lecture, discussion, individual and team projects, reports, presentations, and examinations. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to financial tools and topics relevant to small business owners and managers. This course is a step by step approach to managing a small firm's finances. The student will experience an applications-based approach to learning about financial forecasting, cash flow management, accounting statements, ratio analysis, inventory management, credit and collections, asset management, and other related topics. Students will prepare case analyses using word-processing and spread sheet software. An important course project will be preparing and presenting a financial plan. Prerequisite: ACC:100 or ACC:120, or Departmental approval and Reading Proficiency.
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