Begins an in-depth study of the conceptual framework, and the classification, valuation and presentation of financial statement components, and the determination of net income (loss). Topics include a thorough study of the income statement and revenue recognition, earnings per share, the presentation of current assets, fixed assets, and accounting for impairments. Data analytics will also be included.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 1020
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides in-depth coverage of the fundamentals of federal taxation of individuals and property transactions. Topics include the federal tax system and compliance, professional ethics for tax practitioners, research and practical application of tax law, and tax planning.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 1020
Corequisite(s):
None
Covers managerial accounting topics with an emphasis on the use of accounting data by managers. Topics include application of managerial cost measurement and allocation concepts, using cost accounting concepts to provide information for decision-making, examining the behavior of income statement elements in relation to changes in outputs or costs (cost-volume-profit analysis), capital investment analysis, performance evaluation, governance, and organizational ethics.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 1020
Corequisite(s):
None
Continues the in-depth study of the conceptual framework, and the classification, valuation and presentation of financial statement components, and the determination of net income (loss). Topics include a thorough study of the statement of cash flows, the presentation of current liabilities, bonds payable, equity components, treasury stock, leases, postretirement benefits, and tax allocation. Error correction and the treatment of prospective and retrospective changes is also covered. Data analytics will also be included.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 2010
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides a detailed examination of fund accounting and the financial reporting for state and local government units, hospitals, colleges and universities, and other not-for-profit organizations. Topics include governmental accounting and auditing standards, financial reporting practices, budgeting approaches, professional responsibilities and ethical considerations related to audit and assurance engagements for governmental entities, tax-related reporting requirements for tax-exempt entities, and how to interpret complex financial statements issued by Federal, state, and local governments.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 3010
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides a detailed examination of cost accounting and the procedures and concepts used in the internal decision-making processes. Topics include process costing, job costing, standard costing, budgeting, differential cost analysis, variable costing, variance analysis, activity-based costing, and capital budgeting.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 2610A
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides a detailed study of the planning, conduct, and documentation of non-audit attestation engagements. Topics include the AICPA code of professional conduct and ethical considerations, standards applicable to non-audit attestation engagements, and reporting.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 3010
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides in-depth coverage of the fundamentals of federal taxation of business entities, estates, and trusts. Topics include the federal tax system and compliance, professional ethics for tax practitioners, research and practical application of tax law, and tax planning.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 2210, ACC 3010
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides a detailed study of the planning, conduct, and documentation of audit engagements. Topics include the AICPA code of professional conduct and ethical considerations, auditing standards, internal controls, evidence gathering, analysis, documentation, and reporting.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 3620
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides a detailed study of accounting information systems and their role in the accounting environment. Particular attention is paid to transaction cycles and internal control structure. Topics include the software development life cycle, contemporary technology and applications, control concepts and procedures, auditing of information systems, internets, intranets, electronic commerce, security, and the role of information systems in a business enterprise.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 4620
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides in-depth coverage of advanced accounting concepts and techniques. Topics include accounting for business combinations, consolidations, foreign currency translation, derivatives and hedging, and partnerships.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 3010
Corequisite(s):
None
Requires students to perform a minimum of 120 hours of paid/unpaid, hands-on and supervised work experience in the accounting field. Students may secure work experiences with a CPA firm, within the accounting department of various local businesses (private or public sector), or with accounting services or tax preparation organizations as well as with other approved sites.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 3620
Corequisite(s):
None
Introduces accounting concepts for decision-making. Emphasis is placed on the needs of external users. Topics include an introduction to the conceptual framework and financial reporting, the accounting cycle, analyzing and recording economic events, presentation of financial statement components, and basic financial statement analysis.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Continues the introduction to accounting concepts for decision-making. Emphasis is placed on the needs of internal users. Topics include managerial cost measurement and allocation, cost accumulation systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, marginal analysis, product and service pricing strategies, budgeting and variance analysis.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
Introduces the data analysis process and the role of business decision making. Explores qualitative and quantitative data, data vs. information, data research, relevance, validity, business intelligence tools, ethical and legal implications of data analysis, data integrity, primary and secondary data, MAIP (Measurement Analysis, Interpretation Presentation) and ethical and legal implications of data analysis.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MGT 1010, MTH 2750
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides students with an understanding of individuals, groups, and organizations as a whole. This course considers such topics as alignment of people within an organization, as well as techniques for these individuals to manage and lead more effectively. This course will also discuss how technology, the Internet, globalism, and virtual teaming are impacting the work environment today.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780
Corequisite(s):
None
Focuses on the use of financial and managerial accounting information for decision-making purposes. Topics include accounting concepts, accounting systems, preparing financial statements, product costing and overhead allocation, variance analysis, budgeting, and responsibility accounting. How these topics should be applied in information-based decision making is emphasized. Case analysis is used to enhance student learning of key accounting concepts.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides a general understanding of corporate financial management and financial accounting, including the introduction of key concepts in the field of finance and the environment in which they are applied. Students learn how to gauge the financial health of their company and to measure and understand financial return in relation to risk. Capital budgeting and management of working capital are also discussed. The course emphasis is on the familiarization of the student with the financial impact of decision making in the corporate environment.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides students with an integrated understanding of the concepts of economics. The emphasis is on the application of economics and uses actual economic events to encourage the study of the principles of economics and to show how these concepts can help students understand the complex and dynamic American economy.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780
Corequisite(s):
None
Emphasizes the use of data collection and analysis in business environments to facilitate decision making. Research designs will be addressed so that students can ask and answer specific questions. Students will learn to properly use basic descriptive and inferential statistics. This course will offer an applications-oriented perspective to conducting and critically evaluating primary research.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Introduces aggregate economic issues to include inflation, unemployment and Gross Domestic Product (GDP); economic theories; market system and the role of government.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines the functions of individual business decision making, market structures, market failures, and the role of government within the economy.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Covers working capital management, capital budgeting issues, a study of the time value of money, financial statement analyses, valuation of financial instruments, term structure of interest rates, and analyses of short- and long-term capital markets.
Prerequisite(s):
ACC 1020, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
Introduces employment law and labor law for a non-legal professional in human resource management and labor relations. An emphasis will be placed on employment, labor and social issues in the work environment.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 2010
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines the dynamic role of business in the modern economy and the influences of the external and internal environments in which businesses operate. Provides an overview of each of the core functional areas of business and analyzes how the interrelationships among them are critical to meet the strategic and operational goals of an organization.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides an understanding of organizational behavior including leadership functions within a changing global environment. Students will learn about how organizational culture, structure, and design can be used to effectively manage individuals and teams. Students will participate in activities involving topics such as understanding basics of organizational behavior, group dynamics, motivation/behavior theories, conflict resolution, ethics, decision making, and leadership processes.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MGT 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides an overview of the functional activities necessary for the creation/delivery of goods and services and the operational decisions associated. Topics covered include: safety; productivity; project management; quality standards and management; layout strategies; organizational structures; enterprise resource planning (ERP); supply chain and just in time (JIT); capacity planning; and lean manufacturing principles.
Prerequisite(s):
MGT 2020, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines the essentials of an introductory course that can be either a survey course or a prerequisite to more advanced marketing studies. Study includes product identification, positioning and pricing strategies, consumer need identification and making the connection between consumer needs and product advertising, basic distribution strategies, and some decision-making tools at the disposal of the marketing manager. This course is recommended as a first course for marketing majors.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Students will develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in the context of personal, professional, digital, and academic environments, with emphasis on analysis. This course will enable students to examine, develop, and employ the writing process while focusing on audience, invention, rhetorical context, language, style, purpose, written communication strategies, and digital demands.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Students will extend and apply concepts introduced in Composition and Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy, through the development of written arguments and oral presentations for a variety of academic and professional audiences.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
Focuses on advanced methods of writing informative and persuasive business correspondence and reports. Students gain expertise in applying effective problem-solving skills, while tailoring information and voice to a variety of workplace situations, and using business research resources. This course will not only help students write effectively in a business environment, but also improve their ability to research and analyze complex ideas, develop effective argumentation and collaboration, and write clear, grammatical, well-structured communications, including various professional documents and a presentation.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020
Corequisite(s):
None
This capstone course is designed to synthesize and transfer knowledge gained from the general education coursework. Students will apply learning experiences to professional, real world, complex, and ethical issues.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MTH 1010, PSY 2050, SOC 3050
Corequisite(s):
None
This course introduces skills in reasoning, critical thinking, and quantitative literacy. Students will develop the ability to reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts and real-world situations. Students will develop the analytical skills necessary to ask questions and define problems; develop and apply quantitative models; and interpret data in order to evaluate arguments supported by quantitative evidence.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Focuses on data interpretation and practical application of introductory level statistics. Emphasizes a conceptual understanding of the use of statistics in various fields, including the ability to interpret results. Topics include development and analysis of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and regression analysis. Students determine appropriate statistical methods, calculate basic statistical values, and analyze/interpret data sets including statistical software study results. MTH 2750 – Statistical Methods satisfies the MTA Statistics Pathway.
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 1010 or MTH 1110
Corequisite(s):
None
The course provides a foundation for understanding human relationships and transferring that knowledge to personal/professional applications. Topics include basic dynamics of human relationships; awareness of self; the effect of environment on thoughts and behavior; the importance of intercultural competence; ethics and social responsibility; as well as building skills that will improve individual and team functions.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
COM 1020
Students will develop their civic knowledge and cultural competence by exploring topics that demonstrate the relationship between the local, national, and global dimensions of complex issues. Students will develop their awareness of cultural diversity and sharpen their analytical skills by integrating economic, political science, sociological, and ethical concepts, theories, and perspectives. Requires completion of a service-learning experience.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MTH 1010, PSY 2050
Corequisite(s):
None
Focuses on special studies related to tax problems of individuals, partnerships, fiduciaries, and corporations. Emphasis is on federal taxation of corporations, trusts, and estates. Specific use of the Tax Code and the Internal Revenue Service Regulations will be an integral part of this course.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6300 and 9 semester hours of undergraduate accounting (including at least two principles of accounting courses and one intermediate accounting course).
Corequisite(s):
None
Focuses on comprehensive study of the recording of transactions by government units and the preparation of financial statements by fund entities. City government is the basic unit of study; however, school districts, universities, and hospitals are covered to illustrate the similarity in accounting for all not-for-profit entities.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6300 and 9 semester hours of undergraduate accounting (including at least two principles of accounting courses and one intermediate accounting course).
Corequisite(s):
None
Explores the impact of the cultural, social, legal, political, and economic conditions that shape the national accounting standard-setting process of different countries. It focuses on accounting practices of vital countries with diverse cultures and legal environments.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6300 and 9 semester hours of undergraduate accounting (including at least two principles of accounting courses and one intermediate accounting course).
Corequisite(s):
None
Emphasis is on understanding and preparing financial accounting statements on past performance and projected future performance of organizations. Students will also learn to evaluate and efficiently use financial accounting statements to identify business problems and profit from business strengths. Topics include FASB’s conceptual framework, GAAP, measuring income, recording transactions, accounting for sales, inventories and cost of goods sold, long-lived assets and depreciation, liabilities and interest, valuation and accounting for bonds and leases, stockholder’s equity, statement of cash flows, accounting differences, and the International Accounting Standards.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6300 and 9 semester hours of undergraduate accounting (including at least two principles of accounting courses and one intermediate accounting course).
Corequisite(s):
None
Evaluates a variety of human resource issues facing corporations and businesses today. These include employee development, performance appraisal systems, job design, hiring and dismissal processes, career management strategies, legal issues, morale monitoring, domestic and global labor market problems, as well as how cultural and economic factors influence the effectiveness of human resource management.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780 or NUR 5310
Corequisite(s):
None
Concentrates on the marketing function with a focus on the alignment with and impact on the strategic decision-making process of the firm. This course emphasizes planning and managing marketing activities of multi-product firms and provides an understanding of the fundamental issues which influence marketing strategies, tactics, and decisions. The specifics of implementing a marketing plan are discussed.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides the capstone course for the MBA program. It builds upon and integrates the theories, skills, and knowledge from previous courses. Students have the opportunity to make strategic decisions that affect performance and long-term viability of business enterprises. Students will analyze the business strategies of current public corporations. Students will also complete a decision-making business simulation.
Prerequisite(s):
All MBA business requirements and major requirement courses.
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides an overview for students of Information System, and prepares them to be successful in their professional roles as well as for future academic studies in the field. An emphasis is placed on how management can use information and information technology to gain competitive advantage, increase productivity, and make better and timelier decisions particularly when formulating business strategy and policy.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
