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Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

Business Administration Course Offerings

Accounting Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
ACCT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting   3.0 FS  
A study of financial reports, their construction and use. Procedures are introduced to the extent necessary to illustrate basic concepts. Designed to meet the needs of prospective accounting majors, students of business administration, and students seeking a general education. 3 hours discussion. (000077)
ACCT 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 201 (or ABUS 261 for ABUS majors only).
The application of appropriate techniques and concepts in processing historical and projected economic data to assist managerial planning, controlling, and decision-making. Selected topics include cost concepts, product costing, cost behavior, budgeting, standard cost analysis, relevant cost analysis, and contribution margin. 3 hours discussion. (000078)
ACCT 298 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (000079)
ACCT 320 Cost Accounting   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 202; BADM 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 108.
Cost concepts, determination, control, and analysis. The emphasis is on communicating cost data for decision-making. Topics include cost behavior and estimation, direct costing, capital budgeting, inventory control, and the new manufacturing environment. 3 hours discussion. (000080)
ACCT 321 Accounting Information Systems and Control   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of ACCT 202 and BSIS 301 or MINS 301.
Analysis and evaluation of existing manual and computer-based accounting systems. Application of systems analysis and design techniques to case studies and actual organizational systems. Design of input edits and audit trial outputs as integral system components. 3 hours lecture. (000081)
ACCT 325 Intermediate Accounting I   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 202 and concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, ACCT 321.
Accounting theory and practice applicable to income determination and valuation of assets, liabilities, and owner's equity. Preparation of external financial reports. 3 hours discussion. (000082)
ACCT 326 Intermediate Accounting II   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 325.
Continuation of ACCT 325, including special problems of income determination, asset valuation, and financial reporting. 3 hours discussion. (000083)
ACCT 351 Simulation Laboratory Accounting   1.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Laboratory experience with management simulation programs. The student interacts with a simulated business environment via computer facilities or other laboratory situations. 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000091)
ACCT 359 Directed Mentorship   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 320, ACCT 325.
This course assists introductory financial and managerial accounting students to master the material. It reinforces basic accounting knowledge and improves communication skills while providing a valuable service to other students. 1 hour discussion, 4 hours activity. (000085)
ACCT 363 International Accounting   3.0 INQ  
Accounting concepts, standards, and procedures for the international business environment. Accounting information systems under different legal, cultural, social, political, and economic conditions. International and national accounting pronouncements affecting international business will be emphasized. 3 hours lecture. (000086)
ACCT 365 Not-for-Profit Accounting   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: ACCT 202.
Concepts, principles, and problems of fund accounting for government and non-profit organizations. The design of accounting systems for hospitals, educational institutions, and community organizations. Emphasis is on the role of accounting in making decisions in government and non-profit organizations. 3 hours lecture. (000088)
ACCT 389 Intern/Cooperative Education   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing, faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See advisor for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000090)
ACCT 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 1 hour lecture. (000092)
ACCT 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000093)
ACCT 420 Advanced Cost Management Systems   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 320.
Topics in cost management systems, focusing on the design of cost management systems for manufacturing and service environments. Coverage includes activity-based costing, just-in-time manufacturing, allocations, transfer pricing, performance evaluation, quality measurement and control, and cost estimations. A case-study format is used. 3 hours discussion. (000094)
ACCT 421 Auditing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 321; either BADM 103 or MATH 105; either ACCT 326 or ACCT 427.
A study of the purpose, standards, evidence, professional ethics, and legal liability attendant to the expression of an opinion as to the fairness of financial statement presentation. 3 hours discussion. (000098)
ACCT 422 Controls and Asset Management for Small Business   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: ACCT 202, MGMT 450 or faculty permission, MINS 301.
Examination of internal controls and asset management issues for small businesses. Students use technology and accounting software to emphasize practical applications. 3 hours lecture. (020328)
ACCT 425 Advanced Accounting   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 326 or ACCT 427.
Topics include consolidated financial statements, comparative accounting standards, international accounting principles and reporting requirements, and governmental and other not-for-profit accounting. 3 hours discussion. (000096)
ACCT 437 Federal Income Taxes   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ACCT 202.
An introduction to the study of corporate partnership, individual, and fiduciary taxation in a multi-jurisdiction environment. Emphasis is on the recognition of major tax issues inherent in business and financial transactions using integrated case studies, and developing tax research and communication skills. 3 hours discussion. (000089)
ACCT 489 Internship in Accounting   1.0 -3.0 FS  
3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (000105)
ACCT 498 Special Topics in Accounting   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 3 hours supervision. (000109)
ACCT 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000110)
ACCT 499H Honors Seminar in Accounting   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy, and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the fields of accounting, auditing, or systems. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must receive at least a B in this course for Honors credit. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (000111)
ACCT 521 Advaned Accounting Information Systems   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 321.
Extension of the concepts covered in ACCT 321. Detailed analysis of corporate and information technology governance, including the COSO and COBIT standards; requirements analysis, construction and advanced statistical analysis of large scale accounting data warehouses; investigation of accounting fraud and breaches of professional ethics and the methods used to prevent and detect fradulent activities. 3 hours discussion. (020338)
ACCT 530 Planning, Control, and Performance Evaluation Using Enterprise Resource Planning Software   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 321, ACCT 325.
This course provides students with an in-depth view of the enterprisewide planning, control, and performance capabilities of SAP R/3. A comprehensive case study is created by student teams representing the value chain areas of procurement, production, and sales. The case study develops a comprehensive plan for sales, production, procurement, cost center activities, standard product costs, and product prices. Students then record actual results for a period and perform a comprehensive analysis of actual vs. planned results. 3 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (000104)
ACCT 537 Federal Income Taxes: Corporate, Partnerships, Fiduciary   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: ACCT 437.
A study of federal laws, regulations, etc., pertaining to estate and gift taxation and income taxation of partnerships, corporations, and fiduciaries. Practice in tax return preparation and problem-solving is provided. 3 hours discussion. (000102)
ACCT 551 Information Technology Auditing   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: ACCT 421 or instructor permission.
Using SAP, this course takes a hands-on approach to attest and assurances services of IT auditors. The course emphasizes the assessment of internal and computer controls in order to identify key risks within accounting cycles. Students gain knowledge of appropriate data processing methods as well as segregation of incompatible IT functions in the system. Within several accounting cycles, students test general, application, and security controls to identify key audit concerns and focus audit effort on "most important assertions." The assessment of application controls involves a review of input, processing, and output controls. Students assess factors that contribute to IT fraud, identify seeded fraud schemes, and respond to seeded fraud-related detected misstatements. Finally, students consider methods of information system maintenance and configuration for stronger controls. 3 hours seminar. (000099)
ACCT 556 Accounting Theory   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: ACCT 326.
A study of theoretical consideration in asset measurement and income determination. Emphasis is placed on the pronouncements of recognized accounting authorities. 3 hours discussion. (000100)
ACCT 558 Accounting Ethics   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BADM 300 with a grade of C or higher; completion of at least one upper-division accounting course with a grade of C or higher.
This course is designed to raise students' ability to recognize and respond to ethical issues facing the accounting profession and accounting professionals. Course learning objectives include improving students' moral reasoning and ethical decision making, understanding accountants' professional responsibilities, overviewing areas of accounting practice abuse, and developing students' communication and critical thinking skills. AICPA, IMA, and U.S. Treasury Department codes of conduct for financial accountants, auditors, management accountants, and tax accountants are emphasized along with professional responsibilities that are tested on professional certification exams. 3 hours lecture. (021180)
ACCT 598 Special Topics in Accounting   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (020147)
ACCT 615 Problems in Financial Accounting   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: ACCT 326.
Advanced course in external reporting problems in controversial areas. Application of accounting theory and the conceptual framework to the solution of emerging problems. 3 hours seminar. (000114)
ACCT 621 Advanced Auditing   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: ACCT 421.
An advanced study of audit decision-making and internal control evaluation in EDP environments. 3 hours seminar. (000119)
ACCT 623 Management Control Systems   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: ACCT 202.
The study of organizational uses of accounting information to implement strategies and control operations. Readings and cases emphasize the role and uses of accounting information in the new manufacturing environment, in total quality management, and in international operations. 3 hours seminar. (000120)
ACCT 627 Tax Planning for Management   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: ACCT 202.
Economic implications of selected management decisions involving application of federal income tax laws. Recognition of tax hazards and tax savings. 3 hours seminar. (000121)
ACCT 689 Directed Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000123)
ACCT 691 Simulation Laboratory in Accounting   1.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Laboratory experience with computerized or other simulation environments. The student interacts with a simulated business environment, often via the timesharing computer system. 3 hours laboratory. (000124)
ACCT 694 Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics which will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matter to be taken up as it develops within the economy. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (000125)
ACCT 697 Independent Study   1.0 -4.0 FS  
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (000129)
ACCT 699T Master's Thesis   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000130)

Business Administration Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
BADM 101 Understanding Global Business   3.0 FS  
Using a combination of lecture, discussion, and activity-based participation, this course provides students with an introduction to business with attention to the global context of the 21st Century. This course guides students at an introductory level from idea generation, entrepreneurial behavior and human resource issues, through financing, marketing, producing, and distributing products and services. The roles of technology and ethics are stressed throughout the course. Activities incorporate basic communication and computer literacy skills as well as library research and information competencies. 3 hours discussion. (001040)
BADM 101H Understanding Global Bus-Hnrs   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: Admission to the University Honors Program.
Using a combination of lecture, discussion, and activity-based participation, this course provides students with an introduction to business with attention to the global context of the 21st Century. This course guides students at an introductory level from idea generation, entrepreneurial behavior and human resource issues, through financing, marketing, producing, and distributing products and services. The roles of technology and ethics are stressed throughout the course. Activities incorporate basic communication and computer literacy skills as well as library research and information competencies. 3 hours discussion. (020004)
BADM 103 Statistics of Business and Economics   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: For Business Administration majors: MATH 107.
For others: Completion of General Education Breadth Area A4 requirement. Descriptive statistics, sampling theory, statistical inference and tests of hypotheses, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, simple regression and correlation, and multiple regression and correlation. BADM 103 and MATH 108 are equivalent courses and each may be substituted for the other. 3 hours discussion. (015718)
BADM 115 Introduction to Business Values I   1.0 FS  
The course presents some of the basic ethics issues, definitions, and frameworks within the functional areas of business. Students learn to understand the role of stakeholder in ethical decisions; to articulate and defend choices in making ethical judgments in business; to examine the consequences of unethical and ethical business decisions; and to understand the role of ethics codes in professions such as accounting. 1 hour lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020422)
BADM 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (001044)
BADM 300 Communication in Business   3.0 FS  GW
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
Emphasis is on solving business problems through the strategic design of verbal, print, and electronic messages. Models for effective business documents, presentations, meetings, and interpersonal as well as electronic project interaction are applied to business communication problems. Related technology use, etiquette, cultural differences, and ethical considerations are highlighted. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. Formerly MGMT 300. (005687)
BADM 389 Internship in Business Admin   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (001048)
BADM 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (001061)
BADM 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. 9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020769)
BADM 489 Internship in Business Admin   1.0 -3.0 FS  
3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (001063)
BADM 495 Applied Strategic Decision Making   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Graduating senior standing. Completion of all courses in upper-division core.
An interdisciplinary capstone seminar emphasizing the analysis of complex business problems in domestic and global settings. Using a strategic management framework, this course integrates core business knowledge across all functional and decision-support areas to arrive at economically sound, ethically principled, value-adding solutions. The seminar combines lecture, discussion, case analysis, and simulation as principal methods for learning how to effectively manage the business enterprise in competitive environments. 3 hours lecture. (001074)
BADM 495M Applied Strategic Decision Making   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: Graduating senior standing. Completion of all courses in upper-division core.
This course is the same as BADM 495 (see description above) except that it is offered in Guadalajara, Mexico. 3 hours lecture. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (020343)
BADM 498 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (001077)
BADM 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001078)
BADM 499H Honors Seminar in Business   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: Admission to Business Honors in the Major program.
This course is a common first Honors course for students in all options, to be followed by an option-specific 499H. This is primarily a research methods course where students will learn the methodologies necessary for them to succeed in their Honors projects. Issues range from selecting a topic to the nature of data and specific research methods. The course also helps students integrate knowledge that they have gained from their business studies. 9 hours supervision. (001080)
BADM 598 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 3 hours lecture. (020770)
BADM 610 Decision Support Systems   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: Classified MBA student.
An examination of software products available to assist managers during decision-making. Application of several programs in the areas of statistical analysis, management science, database management systems, spreadsheets, and expert systems to business situations. Case studies requiring computer solution, professional report-writing, and conference-style presentations. 3 hours seminar. (001081)
BADM 638 Business Communication Skills for Managers   3.0 INQ  
Examination of a variety of issues in corporate communication, including ethical, organizational, and cross-cultural consequences of message choices. Focus on those decisions made by managers that are conveyed and implemented using written documents, oral presentations, dyadic conversations, and group meetings. 3 hours seminar. (005748)
BADM 647 Seminar in Leadership, Global Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility   3.0 FS  
A large variety of readings, cases, and written assignments are used to examine the role of leadership, global ethics, and corporate social responsibility in organizations, The course emphasizes the theoretical and practical application of leadership and decision-making models and their interaction with ethical and socially responsible outcomes. Effective leaders must communicate well. The course gives students the opportunity to improve their written and oral communication skills. This is a writing intensive course. Passing the course with a B- or higher fulfills the Graduate School's writing proficiency requirement. 3 hours seminar. (021186)
BADM 689 Directed Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of the organization. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001082)
BADM 693 Seminar in Strategic Management and Administrative Policy   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: Classified MBA student.
A case-oriented, interdisciplinary capstone seminar. Emphasis is on the analysis of complex business problems via the integration of the subject matter of all previous program courses. Linking the firm's internal and external environments from the total-enterprise perspective of the general manager, this course undertakes a systematic inquiry into the strategic management and administrative business policy issues pertaining to the organization's performance and effectiveness. Capstone students will participate in project teams and undertake a comprehensive consulting experience with a client organization as an integral component of the course. 3 hours seminar. (001092)
BADM 697 Independent Study   1.0 -4.0 FS  
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (001100)
BADM 698 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (020363)

Business Law Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
BLAW 190 Understanding the Law   3.0 SP  GE
Provides a basic knowledge of legal fundamentals so as to inform students of their rights and duties for practical application in social and business life. Areas covered include employee rights, family law, renters and landlords, contracts, law and Small Business, home ownership, etc. Not open to Business Majors. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (001339)
BLAW 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (001341)
BLAW 302 Managing the Legal Environment   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: At least junior standing.
Increasingly, managers are faced with legal and ethical challenges in their decision making. This course adopts an integrative strategy which explores the legal and ethical environments of business by focusing on those issues which most affect the major functional areas of business (accounting, marketing, information systems, human resource management, etc.). Students learn strategies which can later be employed not only to avoid litigation but also to pursue more effectively strategic goals of business. This course applies to those working in organizations which employ only a few employees as well as to those which employ thousands. 3 hours lecture. (001342)
BLAW 389 Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See advisor for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001348)
BLAW 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (001349)
BLAW 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001350)
BLAW 413 Employment Law   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: At least junior standing.
An in-depth study of federal and California employment laws as they affect the management of human resources, with appropriate consideration of ethical and global dimensions. Emphasis is on the legal rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the employment relationship, primarily in a private-sector, non-union environment. 3 hours discussion. (001352)
BLAW 414 Labor Law and Collective Bargaining   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: At least junior standing or faculty permission.
Intensive examination of unions in an organizational setting. Includes organizational and concerted activities, collective bargaining and employee/employer rights and responsibilities. Includes applied collective bargaining project. 3 hours discussion. (001343)
BLAW 415 Entrepreneurship Law   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: MGMT 450 (may be taken concurrently).
This course presents an in-depth study of California, federal, and international laws as they affect the management of entrepreneurial and small business enterprises. Emphasis is placed on social policy dimensions as much as practical aspects of the dynamic and ever-changing relationship between government and entrepreneurial ventures. 3 hours lecture. (020569)
BLAW 452 Legal Issues in Music   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: MUSC 309.
 This course is also offered as MUSC 452.
Students will explore the intricate questions surrounding intellectual property statutes, the musician, and businesses designed to market and sell music as a product. The course covers copyright law, royalties, contracts, publishing and Web technology territory of vital importance to students seeking employment in the music industry. 3 hours lecture. (001353)
BLAW 498 Special Topics in Business Law   1.0 -3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 3 hours supervision. (001357)
BLAW 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001358)
BLAW 697 Independent Study   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (001362)

Business Information Systems Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
BSIS 101 Windows, Word Processing, and Presentation Software   1.0 FS  
This course presents an overview of the Windows operating environment and a more in-depth look at Microsoft Word. In addition, Microsoft PowerPoint software is introduced. 1 hour discussion. Credit/no credit grading. (005811)
BSIS 102 Spreadsheets and Graphics   1.0 FS  
This course covers the development of complex spreadsheets, including the preparation of charts and graphs, using Microsoft Excel. 1 hour discussion. Credit/no credit grading. (005812)
BSIS 103 Introduction to Databases   1.0 FS  
This course uses Microsoft Access to teach the fundamentals of databases. Students learn how to create tables, queries, data entry forms, and user reports. 1 hour discussion. Credit/no credit grading. (005813)
BSIS 105 Introduction to Computers in Business   3.0 FS  
This course provides students with an introduction to what a business is and how one operates. The focus is on the global context of business. The course ensures that all freshmen possess introductory basic business survival skills such as computer literacy, information research competence, written, oral and electronic presentaion skills, and team building skills. 3 hours lecture. (020421)
BSIS 301 Enterprise Technology Integration   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BSIS 105 or CSCI 101.
This course introduces students to the concept of information systems as the application of technical resources to support organizational processes. Given this foundation, students build an integrative, process-oriented understanding of information systems and their deployment, management, and use within distributed and global organizations. Projects focus on introductory enterprise systems, client-server database systems management, corporate data networking, and advanced Web programming. For this course students are expected to have demonstrated proficiency in the use of microcomputers and office automation software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop databases. A proficiency exam is given during the first week of each semester, and students are encouraged to take this exam in advance of the semester they intend to enroll in the class. 3 hours lecture. (001331)
BSIS 420 Enterprise Resource Planning: Systems Configuration and Use   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MINS 301 or BSIS 444 or MINS 350 and SCMS 306 or MGMT 430 or MKTG 471.
This course focuses on setting up an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for use in a global organization. Students learn how to configure a large system to support a global organization with multiple companies. Concepts, issues, current trends, and decision making are addressed through a cross-functional view of the enterprise. Project management skills are enhanced as the students work in cross-functional teams in order to configure and use a multi-company ERP system. 3 hours lecture. (001332)
BSIS 444 Systems Project Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BSIS 301 or MINS 301.
Application of Project Management (PM) concepts and tools to systems projects. Students work in teams and apply PM concepts to projects and actual problems in organizations. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (001334)
BSIS 496 Strategic Issues for Information Systems Professionals   3.0 FS  GW
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or the equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, ENGL 230 with a grade of C- or higher.
Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of all other courses in upper-division core. A senior seminar with an emphasis on strategy and management of adoption, implementation, and use of information systems in business. An integrative course serving to organize the information learned from earlier information systems and business school courses. The class combines lectures, directed structured and semi-structured readings, case analyses, writing assignments, group work, and class discussion to provide an understanding of key and current information systems topics. Legal, ethical, environmental, and cultural issues related to selection and use of systems are addressed. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. (001335)
BSIS 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020567)
BSIS 524 Business Programming with ABAP   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: CSCI 111 or MINS 325.
Introduction to the basic ABAP/4 programming language skills needed to create and maintain ABAP software programs. The student will demonstrate acquisition of skills through class exercises, tests and quizzes, and practical programming assignments using the ABAP/4 programming language. There will be opportunity to produce ABAP/4 code for real world implementation and use. Topics include ABAP/4 syntax, table processing in ABAP/4, ABAP/4 data types, structures, and ABP/4 Open SQL. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (001333)
BSIS 602 Introduction to Enterprise Systems   3.0 INQ  
This course introduces students to the concept of enterprise information systems and databases as the application of technical resources to support organizational processes. Projects focus on introductory enterprise systems, client-server database sytems management, and corporate data networking. 2.5 hours lecture, 1 hour activity. (020784)
BSIS 620 Strategic Information System Management   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: BADM 610 or SCMS 607, Classified MBA student.
The analysis of the information requirements of an organization, including the strategic use of information systems, current information technology, future technology directions, the role of data base management systems and data communication systems in modern organizations, and the analysis and design of information systems. Uses SAP R/3. 3 hours seminar. (000117)
BSIS 625 Current Issues in Enterprise Systems   3.0 INQ  
An examination and use of software products available to assist managers during decision-making. Application of several programs in the area of business intelligence including data warehousing, business analytics and strategic enterprise management. Course includes case studies requiring computer solution, professional report-writing, and development of conference-style presentations. 2.5 hours lecture, 1 hour activity. (020785)

Finance Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
FINA 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (003728)
FINA 307 Survey of Finance   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ECON 103.
An introduction to financial management, providing a background in the areas of financial institutions, the time value of money, analysis of financial statements, working capital management, financial structure of the firm, capital budgeting, and related tools of financial analysis. 3 hours lecture. (003729)
FINA 351 Investments   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: FINA 307.
Investments from the point of view of the individual investor, security and non-security investment, analytical techniques; industry studies, and management of the personal portfolio. 3 hours discussion. (003730)
FINA 355 Financial Management: Intermediate Theory   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: FINA 307.
An integrated approach to financial management, including study of intermediate-level financial theory and its application to financial decision-making. 3 hours discussion. (003732)
FINA 389 Intern/Cooperative Education   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing, faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See advisor for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (003740)
FINA 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (003741)
FINA 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (003742)
FINA 453 Estate Planning   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: FINA 307.
To give students a basic understanding of the major methods and techniques of preserving and transmitting an individual's wealth, including gift-giving, the use of various trusts, the use of life insurance, and the proper preparation of a will. Students will be expected to be aware of the causes and consequences of an inefficient transfer of wealth and therefore must acquire a working knowledge of the institutional constraints, including the law of property, wills, and intestate distribution, the probate process, and State and Federal estate, gift, inheritance, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. 3 hours lecture. (001047)
FINA 454 Financial Planning: Applications   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: FINA 351. Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of FINA 453, FINA 456, and ACCT 437.
Two major topics covered: (a) Survey of the principles of retirement planning and employee benefits. Subjects include non-qualified and qualified pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as other arrangements. (b) A capstone examination of case studies in financial planning, designed to draw out the principles covered in the prerequisite courses in the preparation of a financial plan. Cases embrace numerous fact situations, with circumstances varying by client age, occupation, income, marital status, family composition, and personal goals. 3 hours lecture. (003731)
FINA 456 Risk and Insurance   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: FINA 307.
Nature of risk and risk management; fundamentals of property, liability, and life contracts; types of companies; government regulation. 3 hours lecture. (003734)
FINA 458 Management and Regulation of Financial Institutions   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: FINA 307 and FINA 460, faculty permission.
The objective of this course is to give students an understanding of the principles of asset, liability, and capital management as they apply to the management of depository and contractual financial intermediaries. The objective nature and importance of regulations are also discussed. 3 hours discussion. (003736)
FINA 459 International Finance   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: FINA 307.
An examination of the benefits of international trade; international financial institutions; the international monetary system, including exchange rate problems and prospects. 3 hours lecture. (003737)
FINA 460 Financial Institutions and Markets   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: FINA 307.
The financial process, financial institutions, and the role of financial markets in allocating funds, absorbing risk, and providing liquidity; the relationship among markets, competition, and efficiency; and financial intermediation in a changing financial system. 3 hours discussion. (003739)
FINA 480 Financial Management: Applications   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: FINA 355.
Case studies and other experiential techniques are used to develop insight and provide experience in the application of financial theory to such areas as working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure determination, and dividend policy. 3 hours discussion. (003733)
FINA 481 Investment Analysis and Policy   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: FINA 307, FINA 351.
Principles of security valuation, the development of portfolio construction, and the relationship between investment principles, investment policies, and investment management. 3 hours discussion. (003735)
FINA 498 Special Topics in Finance   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 3 hours supervision. (003746)
FINA 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (003747)
FINA 499H Honors in Finance   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy, and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the field of finance. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must receive at least a B in this course for Honors credit. Students seeking "Honors in the Major" will enroll in this course for two semesters. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (003748)
FINA 652 Seminar in Managerial Economics   3.0 INQ  
Macroeconomic and microeconomic variables affecting managerial decisions. 3 hours seminar. (003750)
FINA 655 Seminar in Financial Management   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: Classified MBA student.
Survey of academic literature in managerial finance, with particular emphasis on recent developments in theory and application. 3 hours seminar. (003751)
FINA 656 Estate Planning for Business Managers and Owners   3.0 INQ  
Application of risk managment techniques to problems of preservation and the efficient transfer of wealth from business managers to owners. Topics include the use of trusts, compensation and retirement planning, business buyout agreements, gift-giving, business life insurance, redemption, and recapitalization. 3 hours seminar. (003753)
FINA 657 Seminar in Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: FINA 307.
Survey of recent developments in financial theory and empirical research relative to the determination of the investment value of financial assets, and the construction and maintenance of investment portfolios. 3 hours seminar. (003754)
FINA 689 Directed Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (003756)
FINA 691 Simulation Laboratory in Finance   1.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Laboratory experience with computerized or other simulation environments. The student interacts with a simulated business environment, often via the timesharing computer system. 3 hours laboratory. (001085)
FINA 694 Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matter to be taken up as it develops within the economy. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (003757)
FINA 695 Seminar in Business Conditions Analysis   3.0 INQ  
Business conditions analysis will cover the general analytical areas of national income and flow of funds accounting, aggregate economic theory, and short- and intermediate-run economic analysis. Policy areas will assess the relationship between theory and policy to include the relationships among economic policy and the socio-economic and political environments. Additionally, such topics as national and international population segments and the ethical attitudes of society, corporations, and individuals will be examined. 3 hours seminar. (001097)
FINA 697 Independent Study   1.0 -4.0 FS  
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (003760)
FINA 699T Master's Thesis   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (003761)

International Business Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
INTB 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (004924)
INTB 389 Intern/Cooperative Education   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing, faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See advisor for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (004925)
INTB 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001062)
INTB 498 Special Topic in International Business   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 3 hours supervision. (004928)
INTB 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (004929)
INTB 692 International Business   3.0 INQ  
A study of the management policies and operations of United States' and representative other nations' international firms and those of the multinational firms to include presentation of the international economics and finance background necessary for such study. 3 hours seminar. (001090)
INTB 697 Independent Study   1.0 -3.0 FS  
9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020484)
INTB 698 Special Topics in International Business   1.0 -3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (020368)
INTB 699T Master's Study   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: See the department secretary.
This course is offered for 1.0-6.0. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001101)

Management Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
MGMT 109 Business in Society   3.0 INQ  
The nature and function of business operations in the social, political, and economic setting; responsibilities of business leadership. Not open to Business majors. 3 hours lecture. (001043)
MGMT 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (005686)
MGMT 303 Survey of Management   3.0 FS  
Using a combination of theory and application, this course focuses on the human side of organizations, including issues of 1) making good decisions, 2) enhancing performance, 3) steering through a turbulent global environment, 4) combining and unifying multiple business functions and 5) enabling change. Students gain an understanding of management and how and why organizations are structured. The themes of quality, technology, ethics, and adaptation are emphasized. 3 hours lecture. (005704)
MGMT 304 Human Resource Management   3.0 FS  
This course surveys human resource management practices needed for effective performance by every manager and employee. The focus of the course is on processes used to effectively recruit, select, develop, evaluate, reward, and ensure the safety of employees in order to attract and retain the best possible workforce in any organization. This course provides students with an understanding of workforce diversity, investigates ethical issues, and explores the international context of HRM. 3 hours lecture. (005690)
MGMT 345 Negotiation Techniques for Conflict Resolution   3.0 FA  
This course explores creative, integrative approaches to conflict resolution. Includes bargaining games, role-plays, cases, issues in conflict management, interpersonal influence processes, cultural, and ethical implications of bargaining problems and personal negotiating styles. 3 hours lecture. (005703)
MGMT 389A Internship in Human Resource Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MGMT 304 and faculty permission.
Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating organizations, this course enables students to apply human resource management coursework in an organizational setting. See internship advisor for eligiblity requirements, performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. For programs offered by the Department of Management, this course may be applied only once for 3 units. 9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020576)
MGMT 389B Practicum in Human Resource Management   3.0 SP  
Prerequisite: MGMT 430, MGMT 432, faculty permission.
Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain experiential learning in HRM, this course enables students to prepare for the Professional in Human Resources Certification Examination as well as participate in an experiential learning project. See practicum advisor for eligiblity requirements, performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the practicum. The Human Resource Certification Institute will charge an additional fee to register for the certification examination. For programs offered by the Department of Management, this course may be applied only once for 3 units. 9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020577)
MGMT 389C Internship in Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: MGMT 303, faculty permission.
Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with praticipating organizations, this course enables students to apply management coursework in an organizational setting. See internship advisor for eligiblity requirements, performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. For programs offered by the Department of Management, this course may be applied only once for 3 units. 9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020578)
MGMT 389E Internship in Project Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: MGMT 444, faculty permission.
Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating organizations, this course enables students to apply project management coursework in an organizational setting. See internship advisor for eligibliity requirements, performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. For programs offered by the Department of Management, this course maybe applied only once for 3 units. 9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020579)
MGMT 389F Practicum in Project Management   3.0 SP  
Prerequisite: MGMT 444, faculty permission.
Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain experiential learning in Project Management, this course enables students to prepare for the Professional Certification Examination, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), as well as participate in an experiential learning project. See practicum advisor for eligibility requirements, performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the practium. The Project Management Institute will charge an additional fee to register for the professional certification examination. For programs offerd by the Department of Management , this course may be applied only once for 3 units. 9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020580)
MGMT 389G Internship Sustainable Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: MGMT 460 and faculty permission.
Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating organizations, this course enables students to apply sustainability management coursework in an organizational setting. See internship advisor for eligibility requirements, performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020859)
MGMT 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 9 hours supervision. (005708)
MGMT 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005709)
MGMT 430 Human Resource Strategy and Information Systems   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: MGMT 304, MINS 301.
Investigation of Human Resource Management's (HRM's) role as an organizational strategic partner. This course covers all of the main functional areas of HRM within the broader context of business strategy, globalization, ethics, and social responsibility. The role of strategic partner includes contributing to the development of organizational strategy, including mergers and acquisitions, and ensuring alignment of the organization's human resource policies, practices, and programs with corporate and business unit plans. Additionally, this course places emphasis on how Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) support strategy implementation and service delivery across the organization. Applied HRIS projects are a significant component of this course. 3 hours discussion. (015958)
MGMT 432 Recruitment and Selection   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: MGMT 304.
Intensive examination and application of the processes required to attract and select employees. Students conduct job analyses, develop HR plans, and develop recruitment and selection programs using human resource information systems to support these activities. Course addresses the ethical issues that arise during recruitment and selection as well as the issues germane to attracting and selecting a diverse and/or global workforce. 3 hours discussion. (005694)
MGMT 433 Training and Development   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: MGMT 304.
Intensive examination of training and developing diverse employees in both domestic and international contexts. Includes designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs; creating and administering employee relations programs; and using human resource information systems in carrying out these activities. 3 hours discussion. (005692)
MGMT 434 Performance Management   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: MGMT 304.
Intensive examination of the processes used to appraise and reward human resources. Includes designing, implementing, and evaluating programs to assess employee job performance, developing compensation and benefit packages to reward performance, and using human resource information systems to carry out these activities. The course addresses the ethical issues inherent in appraising and rewarding employees as well as the challenges of developing appropriate international processes. 3 hours discussion. (005695)
MGMT 436 International HRM   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MGMT 304.
An in-depth examination of human resource management functions in global organizations, including multinational enterprises, outsourcing facilities, and e-businesses. Recruitment, selection, training, and performance management for expatriates and host-country employees. The application of cross-cultural models to HRM problem solving. 3 hours seminar. (005713)
MGMT 437 Organizational Consulting   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: MGMT 303, MGMT 304.
Integration and application of management and HRM theory and practice for the resolution of organizational problems. Course focuses on internal and external consulting models. Through the use of applied projects, students develop analytical, problem solving, and facilitation skills. Course includes ethical and international considerations. 3 hours seminar. (005714)
MGMT 440 Managing the Business-Society Relationship   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: BLAW 302, MGMT 303.
An investigation of the principal domestic and global factors that influence, and are influenced by, business organizations. The implications for managing the business-society relationship are explored from multiple perspectives, including social, cultural, political, economic, ethical, and ecological contexts. 3 hours discussion. (005712)
MGMT 441 Managing Personal Success   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: MGMT 303.
An examination of the knowledge, skills, and values that foster personal and managerial success. This course presents a multidimensional approach to success that emphasizes reflective thinking, including ethical considerations. 3 hours discussion. (005693)
MGMT 442 Managing Differences   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MGMT 303.
As the work force changes domestically and globally, individual and organizational strategies for working cross-culturally and ethically must be adopted. The purpose of this course is to increase understanding of relevant human differences in organizations and to develop behavioral skills for working with these differences. 3 hours discussion. (005720)
MGMT 443 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Change   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MGMT 303.
Comprehensive investigation of knowledge management, the innovation process, and change management within the context of corporate entrepreneurship. Focus is on building a learning organization, developing organizational structures that facilitate innovation and change, facilitating the innovation process, and managing change in new and established organizations both domestically and internationally. Various methodologies for creating innovation and change in organizations are examined. 3 hours lecture. (005696)
MGMT 444 Managing Project Teams   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MGMT 303 or faculty permission.
Creating team effectiveness and developing project management skills. Includes coverage of the nine project management body of knowledge areas required for professional certification by PMI, the professional code of ethics, and the benefits of diversity on team performance. The course requires use of information technology including spreadsheets, Web-based file storage and sharing, electronic presentations and use of project management software. 3 hours lecture. (005731)
MGMT 445 International Management   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: MGMT 303.
An examination of the strategy, infrastructure, and business processes that foster effectiveness in global organizations. An analysis of the impact of cross-cultural differences on managerial issues such as motivation, discipline, work and leisure values, and collaboration. An analysis of issues in the global business environment, including the impact of labor conventions, legal systems, technology transfer, ethics, and e-commerce. 3 hours lecture. (005707)
MGMT 447 Leadership   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: MGMT 303.
Advanced course for students with some background in basic leadership models. The interactional phenomenon of leadership is examined from philosophical, conceptual, and applied perspectives, mostly with a focus on leadership within organizations. Issues of ethics,gender and culture are included. 3 hours discussion. (005729)
MGMT 448 Management Skills   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: MGMT 303.
Within a framework of the knowledge-based organization, skills in individual decision making, stimulating creativity in oneself and others, organizational innovation, influence and negotiation are developed. The influence of cultural differences globally as well as the role of technology and ethics are examined throughout the course. 3 hours lecture. (005730)
MGMT 450 Introduction to Entrepreneurship   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Junior standing or faculty permission, not open to Pre Business Admin or Pre Business Information Systems majors.
Focuses on the critical role of recognizing and creating opportunities as well as critical tools for analyzing a new business idea. Provides an overview of entrepreneurship including success factores and the entrepreneurial process. 3 hours lecture. (005722)
MGMT 451 Business Plan Development and Financing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MGMT 450.
Focuses on evaluation of the feasibility of a business idea and development of a business plan. Special attention is given to sources of funding for the new buisness idea. 3 hours lecture. (005723)
MGMT 452 Launching and Managing the New Ventures   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MGMT 451 (may be taken concurrently).
Designed to provide principles and practices for actually opening a business, managing it, and growing it while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit that brought the company to its current position. This course provides students with a series of frameworks and analytical tools that can be used in growing entrepreneurial businesses. 3 hours lecture. (005724)
MGMT 453 Social Entrepreneurship   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: MGMT 450.
This course emphasizes the adaptation of entrepreneurial concepts and practices for creating and developing successful social enterprises. Students explore what distinguishes social innovations and how to apply business start-up knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to accomplish them. 3 hours lecture. (020559)
MGMT 454 Family Business Ventures   3.0 FA  
Prerequisite: MGMT 450.
This course examines the roles families play in the entrepreneurial process. Students explore the mindset and methods for family enterprises, the advantages and challenges facing family ventures, and issues that arise as famiy businesses become multi-generational. 3 hours lecture. (020581)
MGMT 460 Managing for Sustainability Green Leaf Representing that this course is Sustainable 3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MGMT 303.
This course examines the ways in which organizations can be managed to meet the triple bottom line: profit, ethical treatment of workers, and environmental sustainability. Students learn to analyze organizational impacts and develop practices that foster a balanced ecosystem as well as organizational effectiveness. 3 hours lecture. (020231)
MGMT 470 Business Dynamics   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Junior standing, completion of the BADM lower division core, or faculty permission.
This course offers students training in the use of System Dynamics for managing people in business settings. Students develop computer simulation models that allow them to test alternative management policies. 3 hours lecture. (020495)
MGMT 471 Managing Multiple and Complex Projects   3.0 SP  
Prerequisite: MGMT 444 or faculty permission.
Offers students training in managing a portfolio of projects. Special attention is given to the role of business strategy in designing effective control systems and to tools for dealing with common, complex project syndromes. 3 hours lecture. (020599)
MGMT 489A Internship in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: MGMT 451 (may be taken concurrently), faculty permission.
Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating organizations, this course enables students to apply entrepreneurship coursework in an existing start-up or small business. See internship advisor for eligiblity requirements, performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020582)
MGMT 489B Practicum in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: MGMT 451 (may be taken concurrently) and faculty permission.
Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. The purpose of the course is to offer students the opportunity to learn experientially about the practices, challenges, and decision-making processes faced in launching and/or managing a new venture. See practicum advisor for eligibility requirements, performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the practicum. 9 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (020583)
MGMT 498 Special Topics in Management   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 3 hours supervision. (005737)
MGMT 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005738)
MGMT 499H Honors in Management   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy, and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the fields of management, human resource management, or strategic management. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must receive at least a B in this course for Honors credit. Students seeking "Honors in the Major" will enroll in this course for two semesters. MGMT 499H is for Business Administration majors with an Option in Management or Human Resource Management who are seeking Honors in the Major. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005739)
MGMT 598 Special Topics in Management   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 3 hours lecture. (020394)
MGMT 635 Seminar in Management   3.0 SP  
Prerequisite: Classified MBA student.
Study of current theory and research in organizational behavior and organizational design, emphasizing managerial applications. Includes ethical, environmental, technological, and international considerations. 3 hours seminar. (005743)
MGMT 636 Seminar in Human Resource Management   3.0 INQ  
The determination, acquisition, development, use, and maintenance of human resources by organizations. Emphasizes human resource management processes, including employment planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, and union-management relations. 3 hours seminar. (005745)
MGMT 637 Seminar in Organizational Development   3.0 INQ  
Organization development, planning and implementation of change, theory and practice of process consulting, structural and behavioral analysis, and external and internal constraints affecting performance. 3 hours seminar. (005746)
MGMT 639 Seminar in Organizational Behavior   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MGMT 635.
Laboratory training in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group behavior; theory and practice of motivation and leadership; management development and training. 3 hours seminar. (005749)
MGMT 644 Seminar in Project Management   3.0 FA  
Prerequisite: Classified MBA status.
A comprehensive, in-depth, and hands-on approach to learning about managing teams and projects. Students learn how to efficiently and effectively initiate, plan, execute, and monitor projects. This course includes the coverage of the nine project management body of knowledge areas required for professional certification by the Project Management Institute. Students are required to use information technology, spreadsheets, and project management software. 3 hours seminar. (021080)
MGMT 689 Directed Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005751)
MGMT 690 Seminar in Environment of Business   3.0 INQ  
Integrative analysis of ethical, social, political, and economic forces in the environment of business as they affect business behavior and management decision-making. 3 hours seminar. (001083)
MGMT 691 Sim Lab Management   1.0 FS  
3 hours laboratory. (001086)
MGMT 694 Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matter to be taken up as it develops within the economy. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (005752)
MGMT 697 Independent Study   1.0 -4.0 FS  
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005756)
MGMT 698 Special Topics in Management   1.0 -3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (020362)
MGMT 699T Master's Thesis   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005761)

Management Information Systems Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
MINS 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
3 hours supervision. (005816)
MINS 235 Database Design   3.0 FS  
Study of fundamental database design principles and techniques, including data modeling with Entity-Relationship diagrams and normalization. Study of SQL (Structured Query Language) database management systems capabilities. Study of the relational data model and relational operations. Study of database security mechanisms. Introduction to PL/SQL. Application of concepts and techniques to practical business scenarios. 3 hours lecture. (005814)
MINS 245 Data Communications and Networking   3.0 FS  
An introduction to data communications and local area networks. This course provides a background in standards and protocols used in communications and their functions within a business information system environment. The class combines lectures, writing assignments, group work, and class discussion to develop a fundamental knowledge of data communications and its importance to the business information systems environment. 3 hours lecture. (005815)
MINS 301 Corporate Technology Integration   3.0 FS  
This course introduces students to the concept of information systems as the application of technical resources to support organizational processes. Given this foundation, students build an integrative, process-oriented understanding of information systems and their deployment, management, and use within distributed and global organizations. Projects focus on introductory enterprise systems, fundamentals of database systems, and basic Web programming. For this course, students are expected to have demonstrated proficiency in the use of microcomputers and office automation software including word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop databases. A proficiency exam is given during the first week of each semester and students are encouraged to take this exam in advance of the semester they intend to enroll in the class. Students who lack such knowledge may wish to enroll in appropriate undergraduate courses prior to attempting this course. This course is designed for BADM majors. 3 hours lecture. (005770)
MINS 325 Business Programming   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BSIS 301 or MINS 301.
Introduction to the basic problem- solving skills needed to create and maintain business-oriented software. This course provides an overview of business information systems, their use in business contexts, and object-oriented design of applications. Coverage includes a survey of basic data structures and the standard algorithms used to manipulate and work with them. Students are expected to build and test a number of programs using an integrated development environment. 3 hours lecture. (005819)
MINS 335 Database Application Development   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BSIS 301, MINS 235.
Study of database application development concepts and techniques. Advanced data modeling and SQL for complex business applications. Stored procedures and database triggers. Application of concepts and techniques to practical business information processing environments. Development of a fully integrated database application. Study of Web database interface capabilities. 3 hours lecture. (005821)
MINS 336 Introduction to E-Business   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MINS 350.
An introduction to E-Business systems including Intranets, Extranets, and Web-based E-Commerce applications. Topics include a review of Internet technologies and their history; how E-Business systems differ from traditional systems; benefits and threats caused by these systems; and analysis and design issues unique to E-Business systems. Students are required to perform environmental scanning of current trends, threats, and opportunities involving E-Business technological categories, applications, and tools beyond what has been learned in other courses. Professional activity is also required. 3 hours discussion. (005826)
MINS 345 Distributed Systems Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BSIS 301, MINS 245.
An in-depth analysis of current managerial issues related to business data communications, networks, and distributed processing. The topics covered in this course directly impact the analysis, design, and implementation of management information systems for both private organizations and government. Mainstream and emerging standards, products, and protocols are examined as well as an in-depth study of the Internet Protocol. 3 hours lecture. (005829)
MINS 350 Business Systems Analysis   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MINS 235. Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of ENGL 230 (for BSIS majors).
An in-depth examination of tools, techniques, and processes used to support the systems analysis portion of the systems development life cycle. Emphasis is given to requirements gathering, gap-fit analysis, development of the business case for systems development projects, as well as tools and techniques that plan, identify, model and communicate conceptual systems to both end users and programmers. Both case studies and real projects are used to develop hands-on experience with conducting business analysis studies from object, data, and process perspectives. 3 hours lecture. (005818)
MINS 351 Simulation Laboratory in Management Information Systems   1.0 FS  
Laboratory experience with management simulation programs. The student interacts with a simulated business environment via computer facilities or other laboratory situations. 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005823)
MINS 389 Internship/Cooperative Education   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing, faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See advisor for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005822)
MINS 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (005824)
MINS 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005825)
MINS 425 Intermediate Business Programming   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: CSCI 111 or MINS 325 and BSIS 301 or MINS 301.
This course provides students with an in-depth exposure to business information systems and their applications. The course exposes students to issues, problems, and strategies for developing advanced business applications using object-oriented methodology. Emphasis is placed on projects that integrate diverse systems in order to manage business information. Students are expected to design, implement, and test non-trivial business applications in a small team environment. 3 hours lecture. (005820)
MINS 450 Business Systems Design   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BSIS 444, MINS 325, MINS 350.
Developing and documenting information-processing requirements. Record layout design and determination of primary and alternate file access paths. Data integrity and security considerations. Development of system test requirements and user documentation. 3 hours discussion. (005827)
MINS 495 Management Issues for MIS Professionals   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MINS 450 or concurrent enrollment in MINS 450.
A culminating, integrative course serving to organize the information learned from earlier MINS and business school courses for soon-to-be MINS professionals. Students work together in groups to complete projects and class assignments and to understand key and current information systems topics, including global/international issues. Emphasis on communicating concepts in a meaningful, businesslike manner. 3 hours discussion. (005831)
MINS 498 Special Topics in Management Information Systems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 3 hours supervision. (005839)
MINS 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005840)
MINS 499H Honors Seminar in Management Information Systems   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors Program, faculty permission.
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the fields of management information systems. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must earn at least a B in this course in order to receive honors credit. Students completing Honors in the Major will enroll in this course for two semesters. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005841)
MINS 522 Enterprise Resource Planning: Systems Administration   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MINS 235, MINS 245.
This course focuses on advanced system support issues related to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that is used in global organizations. Students learn how to provide basic systems administration support of the operating system, database, and application system software levels within a large ERP system used to support a global organization with multiple companies. Concepts, issues, current trends, decision making, and trouble shooting are addressed through a multi-layered view of the system. 1 hour discussion, 4 hours activity. (005835)
MINS 523 Enterprise Resource Planning: System Administration 2   3.0 SP  
Prerequisite: MINS 522.
This course focuses on advanced system support issues related to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment that is used to support global organizations. Students learn how to provide advanced systems administration support of the operating system, database, and application system software levels within a large ERP system as well as the many add-ons and enhancements that these systems currently utilize. Concepts, issues, current trends, decision making, evaluation of extensions and trouble shooting are addressed through a multilayered view of the system. 1 hour discussion, 4 hours activity. (021052)
MINS 526 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing: Design and Development   3.0 SP  
Prerequisite: MINS 235. Open only to BADM, BSIS and MBA majors
Advanced instruction of business intelligence and data warehousing. The course covers business intelligence functionality with an emphasis on data warehouse design and development. Students demonstrate a working knowledge of business intelligence and data warehouse design development and performance management via hands on assignments and a culminating project. 3 hours lecture. Formerly MINS 626. (020585)
MINS 535 Database Administration   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MINS 235.
Study of the tasks and responsibilities of the database administrator, including configuring memory and disk space, establishing security, providing for backup and recovery, performance monitoring and tuning, and setting up client-server network capabilities. Study of advanced database design principles and techniques. Study of advanced SQL (Structured Query Language) and database management system capabilities. Application of concepts and techniques to practical database system administration environments in business. 3 hours discussion. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005833)
MINS 536 Security and Privacy Issues in Information Technology   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MINS 245.
This course covers a broad range of information security topics. The course theme is the protection of information resources from disruption, destruction, or disaster as well as unauthorized access. The course covers controls designed to (1) protect information assets, (2) detect the loss of information, and (3) correct information loss situations. Students study the use of authentication and authorization systems, firewalls, encryption systems, redundant disk arrays, and othr tools desigend to prevent loss of information. Students also study intrusion detection systems, file-fingerprinting tools as well as other methods and controls designed to detect information loss. Finally, students study backup strategies and controls designed to ensure the recovery of lost information. Single-site redundancy as well as the use of backup data centers and redundant communications systems are studied to address the protection of user access to information resources. Risk assessments, security policies, and formal controls processes are used to apply the information learned in the course to real world scenarios. 3 hours lecture. (005832)
MINS 537 Information Storage and Management   3.0 FA  
Prerequsites: BSIS 301, MINS 235, MINS 245.
This course provides students with an introduction to and hands-on or simulated interaction with state of the art enterprise storage strategies and systems. This course provides a background in hardware, standards and protocols used in direct attached, network attached and fibre channel data storage. The course also covers backup and recovery, business continuity and disaster recovery strategies as required by and appropriate to business. Finally, the course covers security provisions for the stored data and management issues in the data center. 3 hours discussion. (021014)
MINS 545 Advanced Distributed Systems Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MINS 245.
This course focuses on issues of planning, design, configuration, implementation, and management of large scale distributed systems. Recent standards, development, issues, methods related to the Internet are discussed in detail. Students configure a set of switches and routers to form virtual local area networks and a large scale data network. Students investigate different networking technologies such as Fast Ethernet, ATM, and Voice over IP. Students also configure DHCP, DNS, and SNMP. 3 hours lecture. (005830)
MINS 546 E-Commerce and Client Server Computing in Business   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MINS 350; prior completion or concurrent enrollment in MINS 345.
The study of electronic commerce and distributed business systems from the perspective of layered client server models. Development and implementation trends, issues, methods, and tools are discussed with respect to distributing data, application processes, and user services in a variety of global corporate settings. Practical use of Internet and client server technology, such as Oracle, is a major activity in the course, from both server and client design and implementation perspectives. 3 hours lecture. (005834)
MINS 551 Auditing of Information Technology   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MINS 350.
Using SAP, this course takes a hands-on approach to attest and assurances services of IT auditors. The course emphasizes the assessment of internal and computer controls in order to identify key risks within accounting cycles. Students gain knowledge of appropriate data processing methods as well as segregation of incompatible IT functions in the system. Within several accounting cycles, students test general, application, and security controls to identify key audit concerns and focus audit effort on "most important assertions." The assessment of application controls involves a review of input, processing, and output controls. Students assess factors that contribute to IT fraud, identify seeded fraud schemes, and respond to seeded fraud-related detected misstatements. Finally, students consider methods of information system maintenance and configuration for stronger controls. 49 hours seminar. (020497)
MINS 598 Special Topics in Management Information Systems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. (020124)
MINS 645 Advanced Database Topics   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MINS 335.
Logical database design using data modeling and normalization techniques. Development of complex, user-oriented business applications. Responsibilities of the database administrator. Study of multi-user environment issues, concurrency control, distributed databases, database security. Study of advanced database technology and performance issues. 3 hours seminar. (005843)
MINS 646 Seminar in Business Client Server   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MINS 350.
 Corequisites: MINS 345.
A seminar of advanced topics and current trends related to the study of distributed business systems from the perspective of layered client server models. Development and implementation issues, methods, and tools are explored in depth with respect to distributing data, application processes, and user services in a variety of global corporate settings. Practical use of client server technology, such as Oracle, is a major activity in the course from both server and client design and implementation perspectives. 3 hours seminar. (005844)
MINS 650 Business Information Systems Development   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: BADM 610.
An in-depth examination of systems development concepts and practice on the leading edge of technology. Some historical perspective provided, but the emphasis is on current process and techniques used to develop on-line business information systems. Includes rapid analysis, prototyping, SAA (Software Applications Architecture) and A/D (Applications Development) cycle concepts and techniques. 3 hours seminar. (005842)
MINS 689 Directed Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005845)
MINS 694 Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matters to be taken up as they develop within the economy. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (005846)
MINS 697 Independent Study   1.0 -4.0 FS  
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005850)
MINS 699T Master's Thesis   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005855)

Marketing Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
MKTG 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (005871)
MKTG 305 Survey of Marketing   3.0 FS  
Nature and functions of marketing systems and marketing in the individual firm. Study of the marketing mix, marketing institutions, and the environments in which marketing decisions are made. 3 hours lecture. (005872)
MKTG 371 Consumer Behavior   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 305.
Study of the decision processes of individuals and groups toward consumer products and the implications to marketers. Emphasis on both individual, group, and external determinants of consumer attitudes and behavior. 3 hours discussion. (005873)
MKTG 380 Marketing Research   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BADM 103 or MATH 105, MKTG 305.
User-oriented analysis of the marketing research process, including problem definition, proposal preparation, research design, data collection, sampling methods, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of findings. 3 hours lecture. (005876)
MKTG 389 Intern/Cooperative Education   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing, faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See advisor for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005881)
MKTG 390 Leadership in Marketing   1.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course focuses on the application of leadership skills through the American Marketing Association. The focus is on organization, administration, and execution of major projects within the AMA and an analysis of the activities conducted during the semester. Development of leadership skills is emphasized. Students are supervised by the faculty advisor and submit their analysis to Board members of the American Marketing Association only with instructor approval. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (020253)
MKTG 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (005882)
MKTG 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005883)
MKTG 465 E-Marketing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
Study of the changes in the marketplace created by the increasing utilization of technological tools to perform traditional marketing functions. The course provides insight into strategies and tactics which can be used to implement and manage electronic marketing initiatives. 3 hours lecture. (005884)
MKTG 467 Management of Small Business Enterprises   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing and business major.
Decision-making in managing the small business segment of American society. Problem-solving based upon actual field case work. Theory applied to actual management situations in the minibusiness. 3 hours seminar. (001076)
MKTG 468 Entrepreneurial Marketing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: MKTG 305; MGMT 450 or MKTG 371.
Application of an entrepreneurial and small business mindset to defining and analyzing marketing issues for a new venture. This included product, price, promotions, merchandising, customer experience, distribution and branding strategies, personal selling; and non-traditional approaches to marketing. 3 hours lecture. (020598)
MKTG 470 Sales Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371, MKTG 473.
Management of the sales force and sales process including account management, sale force organization, sales forecasting and budgeting, quota setting, territory management, recruitment and selection, training, motivation and compensation systems, evaluation and control of sales performance. Role of customer relationship management systems in managing sales information and the customer interface. Current issues in sales management. 3 hours discussion. (005877)
MKTG 471 Distribution Systems and Channel Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
 This course is also offered as SCMS 471.
The course includes a study of distribution and its role in the marketing system, economics of distribution, financing competing carriers, rate determination, government regulation subsidization, carrier organization, operation, and traffic control. 3 hours lecture. (005878)
MKTG 472 Advertising and Marketing Communications   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
The concept and process of integrating all of the communications by a marketer to create synergy and a unique selling proposition. Examines development and execution of advertising, publicity, sales promotions, direct marketing, sponsorship and personal selling programs that build lifetime customer relationships through a variety of media or contacts. 3 hours discussion. (005880)
MKTG 473 Strategic Personal Selling   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
Principles and practices of strategic personal selling, including relationship strategy, customer strategy, product strategy, and presentation strategy. The role of personal selling in the marketing mix and the current business environment. 3 hours lecture. (005886)
MKTG 474 Market Analysis   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
Study of marketing strategies, programs, and plans on which sound marketing practice is based; special emphasis on analyzing marketing situtations. 3 hours lecture. (005875)
MKTG 475 Retailing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
Essentials of retail management; market segmentation and market research for retail operations, buying and pricing functions, inventory control, budgeting, nature of change. 3 hours discussion. (005874)
MKTG 476 Business Marketing   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
Study of the marketing of goods and services to business, government, and institutions. The focus is on organizational buying, market analysis and planning, and development of marketing mix. 3 hours discussion. (005885)
MKTG 477 International Marketing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
A study of all aspects of marketing unique to international business. Examines the impact of cultures, ethics, history, politics, and social customs on marketing thinking and practices worldwide. 3 hours discussion. (005879)
MKTG 478 Service Marketing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
Study of the unique characteristics of services and their implications for the development of effective marketing strategies, programs, and plans for service businesses, including professional services, not-for-profit services, and international services. 3 hours discussion. (005889)
MKTG 480 Advertising Campaign Competition   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 305, MKTG 472, faculty permission.
Students participate in the development of a strategic advertising, marketing, and media campaign for a major corporate client. Students form their own advertising agency to research the product/service and its competition while formulating a major advertising campaign designed to meet the needs of their client. The goal is to participate and compete in intercollegiate advertising campaigns and presentations. Course content is designed to cover two semesters, starting each fall semester and finishing in the spring semester. No more than 3 of these units may be counted toward the Option in Marketing or the Minor in Marketing. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (020254)
MKTG 483 Advanced Topics in Professional Sales   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: MKTG 305, MKTG 371, MKTG 473.
Emerging techniques and issues in sales negotiation, persuasion, and customer relationship management. Financial, ethical and sales leadership issues are also examined. 3 hours lecture. (020786)
MKTG 489 Internship in Marketing   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (020783)
MKTG 490 Strategic Marketing Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371, MKTG 380.
Capstone course involving the decision-making process to demand analysis and developing product, distribution, promotion, and pricing strategies. 3 hours discussion. (005887)
MKTG 498 Special Topics in Marketing   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 3 hours supervision. (005893)
MKTG 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005894)
MKTG 499H Honors Seminar in Marketing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This 3-unit course consists of a comprehensive research study and paper dealing with business policy and strategy, and the integrative and international aspects of business operations, especially as they pertain to the field of marketing. A final written report and a public presentation of findings are both requirements of this course. Business Honors Program students must receive at least a B in this course for Honors credit. Students seeking "Honors in the Major" will enroll in this course for two semesters. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005895)
MKTG 566 Web Marketing and Localization Issues   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MKTG 305, MKTG 371 (prerequisites may be waived for non-Marketing students).
Introduction to Web globalization, internationalization and localization, international e-strategy, managing global Web sites, localization process, localization kit, global content management, cultural user interface design, cross-cultural issues and research. May be taken for graduate credit. 3 hours lecture. (020255)
MKTG 673 Seminar in Strategic Marketing   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: Classified MBA student.
A study of marketing concepts and strategies, such as demand analysis, product/market positioning, distribution, promotion, and pricing strategies. Emphasis on integrating such concepts and strategies into strategic marketing programs. 3 hours seminar. (015959)
MKTG 679 Seminar in Market Analysis   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: MKTG 305.
A case method approach involving the decision-making process related to demand analysis, product strategy, distribution strategy, promotional strategy, and pricing strategy. 3 hours seminar. (005897)
MKTG 689 Directed Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005900)
MKTG 691 Simulation Laboratory in Marketing   1.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Laboratory experience with computerized or other simulation environments. The student interacts with a simulated business environment, often via the timesharing computer system. 3 hours laboratory. (001087)
MKTG 694 Seminar in Contemporary Business Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is a seminar offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matters to be taken up as they develop within the economy. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (005901)
MKTG 697 Independent Study   1.0 -4.0 FS  
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005905)
MKTG 699T Master's Thesis   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005910)

Quantitative Business Analysis Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
QBAN 344 Decision Models for Business   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: BADM 103.
The development of decision models and systems in a business context where problem definition, applications, and computer solutions are emphasized. Topics include a study of the systems approach, deterministic and probabilistic models. 3 hours discussion. (005776)
QBAN 647 Seminar in Research and Decision in Business   3.0 INQ  
Planning, research, and decision projects and cases, advanced research and decision methodology, experimental design, preparation of project proposals, individual and group work on selected projects and cases, and critiques of project reports. 3 hours seminar. (005796)
QBAN 648 Seminar in Operations Research   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: SCMS 306
Theory of operations research with applications to business. Includes techniques of linear, non-linear, and integer programming, topics in queing theory, simulation, and Monte Carlo methods as they apply to inventory, scheduling, transportation, and management. 3 hours seminar. (005798)

Real Estate Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
REAL 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (008113)
REAL 301 Principles of Real Estate   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ECON 102, ECON 103.
A comprehensive study designed to give students a good understanding of marketing forces affecting real estate. Subject matter introduces the student to legal, socioeconomic, and environmental factors related to the real estate industry. The course examines such areas as (1) the economic characteristics of real estate resources and the basic factors influencing the supply and demand for real estate; (2) national, state, and local influences on real estate markets, including demographic trends; (3) land ownership and conveyance, financing and marketing real property; and (4) managerial review of marketing practices. 3 hours lecture. (008112)
REAL 369 Real Estate Finance   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisites: REAL 301.
A study of the institutions and methods involved in financing real property and an analysis of the problems, risks, and practices involved in financing and investing in real property. 3 hours lecture. (008115)
REAL 389 Intern/Cooperative Education   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing, faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision-making in a specialized work environment. See advisor for student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (008116)
REAL 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (008117)
REAL 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (008118)

Supply Chain Management Systems Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
SCMS 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (007740)
SCMS 306 Operations Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Business Administration or Business Information Systems status required for business majors. Completion of General Education Breadth Area A4 requirements required for all majors.
An overview of the operations function in organizations; topics include operations strategy, manufacturing philosophies, process selection, supply chain management, inventory management, forecasting, production planning and control, capacity planning, material requirements planning, quality management and project management. 3 hours lecture. (005774)
SCMS 340 Cost Management for Operations   3.0 SP  
Application of accounting information to problems faced by operating managers. Topics include estimation of product costs, budgeting, and performance evaluation in traditional, JIT, TOC, and continuous improvement settings. 3 hours discussion. (007741)
SCMS 351 Simulation Laboratory Production and Operations Management   1.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Laboratory experience with management simulation programs. The student interacts with a simulated business environment via computer facilities or other laboratory situations. 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001055)
SCMS 389 Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision making in a specialized work environment. The faculty advisor will determine each student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020345)
SCMS 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (007743)
SCMS 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students registering for this course should prepare a project proposal to be discussed with their faculty advisor before enrolling in the course. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005778)
SCMS 440 Purchasing and Supply Chain Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: SCMS 306.
An overview of the purchasing function and supply chain management. Topics include strategic sourcing decisions in a supply chain, supply chain drivers and metrics, supply chain performance, supply chain strategy and design, supply chain risk management, information technology and coordination in a supply chain. The use and applications of information systems (SAP ECC systems) in the purchasing and logistic functions is included. 3 hours discussion. (007744)
SCMS 442 Production Planning and Inventory Control   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: SCMS 306.
An in-depth study of inventory management and material requirements planning (MRP). Topics include the study of inventory systems and modeling, master production scheduling, and purchasing systems and control. 3 hours discussion. (005785)
SCMS 443 Production Management and Control Systems   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: SCMS 306.
Study of quality control, capacity planning, Just-In-Time (JIT) production systems, and production planning and control. Topics include quality assurance and control, production forecasting, capacity management and control, production system simulation, the application of JIT, and production systems performance analysis. 3 hours lecture. (005786)
SCMS 451 Quality Management   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: SCMS 306 or faculty permission.
 This course is also offered as SMFG 451.
The study and application of the quality management process in both the manufacturing and service sectors of the economy. Topics include process analysis and improvement, statistical process control, cost of quality, quality measurement, and quality in the global marketplace. 3 hours lecture. (005784)
SCMS 471 Distribution Systems and Channel Management   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: MKTG 371.
 This course is also offered as MKTG 471.
The course includes a study of distribution and its role in the marketing system, economics of distribution, financing competing carriers, rate determination, government regulation subsidization, carrier organization, operation, and traffic control. 3 hours lecture. (005878)
SCMS 489 Intern/Cooperative Education   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing and faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. For students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating firms/organizations. This course enables a student to study policy, control, and decision making in a specialized work environment. The faculty advisor will determine each student's performance requirements, assignments, and methods of evaluation prior to undertaking the internship. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005777)
SCMS 498 Special Topics in Supply Chain Management   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
This is a special topics course offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time basis and varies from term to term and from one section to another. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. For advanced students who wish to investigate business problems in specialized areas. Application of research methods. 1 hour seminar. (005790)
SCMS 499 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (007746)
SCMS 499H Honors: Product/Operation Mgmt   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005791)
SCMS 607 Operations Planning and Execution   3.0 FA  
This course provides overview of the operations management process. The operations management field includes the primary functions of business. These central functions of an organization are responsible for the creation and delivery of goods and services. This course will assist the student in developing both quantitative and qualitative skills to utilize current methodologies, systems, and technology to plan, execute, implement, and analyze performance of the organization and its resources. The topic area of quality management will be a significant segment of this course. 3 hours seminar. (007747)
SCMS 640 Information Systems For Operations   3.0 INQ  
An introduction to the analysis and design of management information systems with primary application to production/operations management systems. Mathematical models commonly employed in production/operations management will be included. 3 hours seminar. (005793)
SCMS 651 Simulation Laboratory in Production and Operations Management   1.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Laboratory experience with computerized or other simulation environments. The student interacts with a simulated business environment, often via the timesharing computer system. 3 hours laboratory. (001088)
SCMS 652 Contemporary Business Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is a special topic offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Contemporary business topics will allow the student to conduct in-depth research into business problems and opportunities. The course will allow topical matter to be taken up as it develops within the economy. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (007748)
SCMS 689 Directed Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Study of policy, control, and decision-making in selected organizations, arranged and supervised by a member of the graduate faculty in close working relationship with the management of an organization. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005800)
SCMS 697 Independent Study   1.0 -4.0 FS  
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005804)
SCMS 699T Master's Thesis   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005809)
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