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Business Management (M.I.S.T.)

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MIST CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
The courses listed below are woven into a business education that is comprehensive, thorough and focused to effectively prepare you for professional management positions and/or graduate education.

Course Number

Description

IST 105
Practical Computer Applications

(Formerly CIS105W) This computer user-oriented course provides the student with knowledge of small-scale computer systems and commonly used pre-programmed computer software. Emphasis is on student use of computer programs for windows, word processing, electronic spreadsheets and data base management systems. The course provides coverage of the major components of "management information systems" and "decision support systems."

AM105
Macroeconomics

An introductory economics course focusing on the field of macroeconomics, including government spending, money, inflation, unemployment and taxes. Also included are brief sections on microeconomic and economic systems.

AM106
Microeconomics

An introductory economics course focusing on the field of microeconomics. Price, cost and production theory are covered in relation to competitive, monopolistic and oligopolistic industry structure. The field of labor economics is treated in some detail. Some advanced macroeconomics topics are also covered.

AM118
Fundamentals of Management

An introduction to the three major schools of management thought: the classical, the behavioral and the management science schools. The major emphasis is on the fundamentals of each school of thought and also on the integrative approach to management, drawing on the systems and contingency approaches.

AM209
Business Law I

An introduction to the three major schools of management thought: the classical, the behavioral and the management science schools. The major emphasis is on the fundamentals of each school of thought and also on the integrative approach to management, drawing on the systems and contingency approaches.

AC203
Accounting I

An introduction to accounting principles and bookkeeping methods, including the theory of debit and credit, financial statements and adjusting and closing entries.

AC204
Accounting II

This second semester of accounting emphasizes the analysis and use of equity accounts, the interpretation of financial information and additional financial statements not covered in AC 203. Prerequisite: AC 203

AC213
Managerial Accounting

A study of a manager's use of financial reports and data in the controlling function. Analysis of financial statements, use of budgets and budgeting techniques for operations, and capital acquisitions will be treated. Costing methods will be explored.
Prerequisites: AC 203 and AC 204

AM218
Organizational Behavior

This course provides an in-depth examination of organizational behavior from a macro-perspective. This course includes a review of the research on organizational structure, technology and the environment, as well as their relationship and the implications for effective organizational design. Also included in the course are discussions of organizational goals and effectiveness, organizational culture, organizational conflict and politics, and alternative organizational structure in the U.S. and abroad. Prerequisite: AM 118

AM221/MKT221
Marketing Management

A basic study of marketing systems in the American economy. This course identifies the activities involved in the flow of goods among manufacturers, brokers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers. The nature of demand, buyer behavior, costs and pricing, sales strategies, promotions and techniques are presented.

AM225
Human Resources Administration

A study of the basics of human resources management including planning, recruitment selection, motivation and performance appraisal. Also treated are salary benefits systems and an introduction to EEOC and OSHA law.

FIN332
Financial Management

An analytical study of external sources and processes of financing. Financial analysis tools, short-and long-term financing, divided policy and capital budgeting are examined. Prerequisite: AC 104.

FIN336
Financial Institutions

This course will provide for an understanding of the various types of financial institutions that exist and operate in the American economy. Their relationship and activities in the international environment will also be addressed. Prerequisite: junior status.

INT339
International Business Management

An introduction to international business management with particular emphasis on the field of international finance and economics. In addition, the course deals with problems in the area of finance, marketing, production and organization, both from the perspective of the multinational corporation and the domestic corporation trading in international markets. Prerequisite: junior status

AM420
Operations Management

Study is given to the basic operations, functions and procedures. An analytical approach is utilized with emphasis on problem solving. Modern management science techniques such as linear programming, PERT and inventory control models are presented. Prerequisites: junior status, one math course and computer literacy

AM455
Seminar-Business Policy

An intensive culmination and synthesis of the study of administration and management consisting of readings, case study and class discussion. The primary emphasis is on the development of the skills of strategic analysis from the viewpoint of the general manager. Prerequisites: senior status in administration and management division with completion of all required courses or permission of instructor

 

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