Business Course Descriptions

Courses in Accounting

Courses in Business Administration

 ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting   |  3 Credit Hours

A study of the fundamental principles and problems involved in accounting for the major forms of business organizations.  Recording techniques are examined and accounting concepts are explored.  This course introduces concepts of financial accounting.

BUSI 1361 Introduction to Business  |  3 Credit Hours

The introduction to the fundamental principles governing all aspects of modern business. Students are introduced to elements in various fields in business (accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, and others) in order to gain a better understanding of the role business plays in the U.S. and in the global economy.

Courses in Economics

Courses in Entrepreneurship

ECON 2301 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours

An introduction to the basic descriptive, analytical, and policy problems at the microeconomic level.  Emphasis will be placed on the roles of supply, demand, and price in the allocation of scarce resources.

MGMT 3313 Introduction to Entrepreneurship  |  3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with the skills to plan and launch their own business. The course covers many topics including how to brainstorm new business ideas, how to finance a business, how to market a business and how to manage expenses. Course assignments will focus on personal start-up projects and developing business plans.

Courses in Finance

Courses in International Business

FINA 3311 Introduction to Corporate Finance  3 Credit Hours

A study of economic and institutional aspects of the financial environment and basic techniques of financial management of a firm.

IBUS 3311 International Business  3 Credit Hours

This is a course in multinational business that surveys the various elements of international production and trade. The course will examine the benefits and problems that multinational companies encounter in an international environment. It will also focus on global market perspectives of trade agreements, international finance and global communication.

Courses in Management

Courses in Marketing

MGMT 3311 Principles of Management  3 Credit Hours

An examination of the fundamental theories and techniques that influence contemporary management approaches. This course  introduces students to how management is practiced and how these practices have developed.

MKTG 3311 Principles of Marketing 3 Credit Hours

Principles of Marketing is an introductory course that emphasizes the key concepts and issues underlying the modern practice of marketing.  The role of marketing in the organization and in society is examined and analyzed.  Course content includes the general nature of marketing in a macro and micro context, the marketing concept, buyer behavior, and marketing organization.  The marketing process is analyzed through the four main decision areas of products and services, distribution, promotion, and pricing.