Students will learn about and practice imaginative and expository writing. They will focus on the writing process, on the whole theme, paragraphs, and sentences, and on the interrelationship between reading and writing. Writing assignments will emphasize modes of organization including narration, description, and classification, with content based in on the student's personal experience, feelings, and critical thinking. To enter 1010 the student must have 17 or higher on the ACT English portion, or equivalent. Student must complete English EN1010 satisfactorily (a grade of "C" or better) before enrolling in English EN2010.
Students will build on the skills learned in EN1010. They will focus on argumentation/persuasion, critical thinking, and documented research. Special attention will be paid to the reciprocity between reading and writing and the production of well-developed analytical arguments. Students will choose context-specific projects in which they write to real audiences to accomplish specific purposes. Students will also be introduced to computer technologies and their impact on writing. Prerequisite: English EN1010 with "C" grade or better.
Development of awareness of the consequences of the impact of modern science through technology upon our environments and how we respond to issues related to threats to our biological life-support system. A definition of a quality environment is developed, with student input, and an analysis of the existing quality of our environment is made in light of this definition which challenges our collective wisdom to identify those things which we do well and to prescribe remedies for shortcomings. This course can be taken for 3 or 4 credits with the fourth credit based on a major research paper or project on an environmental issue. Three hours of lecture per week. Cannot be repeated for upper division credit (BTNY 3403).
Selected topics in algebra including inequalities, logarithms, theory of equations, matrices, determinants and progressions. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or Math ACT score of 23 or higher or placement test.
Introduction to accounting information, the basic accounting cycle, and consideration of selected financial statement topics. The course emphasizes the uses and limitations of accounting information in economic decision-making, as well as problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.
The application of economic concepts to the analysis of scarcity of individual, firm, and organizational behavior. Topic coverage includes the theories of how consumers and firms make choices, and how various rules guide their respective decisions. The course also explores the theory of market structures, such as perfect and imperfect competition, as well as monopoly. Prerequisites: MATH QL1050 with a C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis).
The application of economic concepts to the analysis of national income and employment, economic fluctuations, inflation, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, and the global economy. This course analyzes various economic policies, and how they affect economic fluctuations and foster economic growth. Prerequisites: MATH QL1050 with a C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis), ECON SS2010.
Introduction to concepts and applications of statistics in business and economics. Topics include summary statistics, probability distributions of random variables, sampling, and estimation. Class will include use of computers. Prerequisite: MATH QL1050 with a "C-" or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis) or equivalent as determined by the Math Department.
This is a one-credit course where all students in business and economics demonstrate current competence in desktop software commonly used in the business environment. The course involves a series of self-paced lessons on the web that cover computer competencies students will use in their business functional and cross-functional core courses. It is followed by a hands-on exam that tests these competencies. With a couple of exceptions, students may do the online review lessons and take the exam at their own pace during the semester (students should review the syllabus to note the exceptions). Completion of IST TE2010 and an Information Literacy course (BSAD TD2704 or TBE TD1504 or LIBS TD2201 or LIBS TD2704) meets the WSU computer and information literacy requirement. Prerequisite: TBE TE1700 or equivalent.
This course is an assessment tool required for all students intending to pursue a major, minor, or emphasis in Business and Economics in the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Students should complete this course before they finish their last required Business Foundations Course (ACTG 2010, ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020, IST TE2010, and QUAN SI2600). To receive credit for this course, students will be required to officially apply and be admitted to the John B. Goddard School and to have demonstrated competence in all Business Foundations courses required for their program of study. Students must have a minimum grade in each required course of "C-" and must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the Foundations Courses. Pre/Co-requisite: ACTG 2010, ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020, IST TE2010, and QUAN SI2600.
This course is to serve as an assessment tool for all students intending to pursue a major or minor in General Economics. Students should complete this course before they finish their last required Business Foundations course (ECON 2010, ECON 2020, QUAN 2600). To receive credit for this class, students will be required to officially apply and be admitted to the John B. Goddard School and to have demonstrated competency in all Business Foundations classes required for their program of study. Students must have a minimum grade in each required class of "C-" and have an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher in these classes. Pre/Co-requisites: ECON 2010, ECON 2020, and QUAN 2600.
Emphasis on applications of quantitative tools to problems in business. Topics include profit maximization, cost functions, demand analysis, and output maximization with budget constraints and resource allocation. Prerequisite: MATH QL1050 with a "C-" or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis) or equivalent as determined by the Math Department.
This course uses the tools of differential calculus and regression theory to analyze the managerial decisions of individual firms. Prerequisites: MATH QL1050, QUAN SI2600, QUAN SI3610.
Continuation of QUAN SI2600. Topics include test of hypotheses, correlation, time series, and multiple regression analysis with specific application to problems in business and economics. Computers will be used extensively in regression analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 2010, ACTG 2010, QUAN SI2600, IST TE2010).
Introduction to the legal and judicial system, emphasizing the application of regulatory law (e.g., antitrust, employment discrimination, etc.) and selected common law topics (e.g., contracts, agency, etc.).
An introduction to the rudiments of moral reasoning, concepts and principles, and their application to common ethical issues faced in business. Special attention will be given to moral issues associated with the use of the natural environment by businesses. Prerequisites: Business Foundations, BSAD 3200.
This course is designed to acquaint the students with successful executives, their personal styles and philosophies as leaders, and the keys to their effectiveness. The format is a series of weekly one-hour lectures delivered by guest executives. The course may be repeated for credit to a maximum of two credit hours.
A capstone course for seniors designed to facilitate integration of the knowledge gained in earlier courses. Focus of the course is on the total enterprise. Emphasis is on crafting well-conceived strategies and on successful strategy implementation. Prerequisites: Business Foundations, BSAD 3200; SCM 3050; FIN 3200; MGMT 3010, 3200; MKTG 3010; Senior standing.
This course reviews major issues in international accounting, including historical, cultural, and environmental influences that impact various national accounting systems. Harmonization of standards is also examined. Prerequisites: ACTG 2020.
An introduction to the pure theory of trade, international trade agreements and negotiations (e.g., GATT, EU and NAFTA) and the institutions designed to encourage trade. Emphasis on the benefits of free trade as well as the reasons for the existence of trade barriers such as tariffs and quotas. Special topics include trade in agricultural products and international labor migration. Prerequisites: ECON SS2010, SS2020.
Applications of the principle of economics to the international monetary system. Special emphasis on the way in which international monetary institutions can facilitate trade. Macroeconomic models of an open economy are used to examine the effect that international trade and financial ties have on the domestic economy. Special topics include institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF, along with regional monetary unification in Europe. Prerequisites: ECON SS2010, SS2020.
The application of economic principles to the challenging problems of third world and developing nations including Africa, Asia, Latin America and the newly independent states of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Prerequisites: ECON SS2010, SS2020.
This course shows how information technology is used as a key competitive weapon by multinational and transnational businesses. Topics include global perspectives on coordination and control, cultural dimensions, and geo-political considerations of global information technology applications. Prerequisites: Business Foundations.
An exploration of the role of multi-national corporations in worldwide economic development and an analysis of the management processes of such corporations. Prerequisites: Business Foundations.
In this course students will learn the problems and procedures of marketing in foreign countries, including effects of foreign cultures and marketing systems on the design of marketing programs. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; MKTG 3010.
Examination of transportation principles, practices, and modes; governmental and infrastructure issues; role of intermediaries; and shipper, carrier, and intermodal strategies that facilitate efficient global commerce. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; SCM 3050.
Further consideration of selected financial statement topics. Analysis of cost behavior and the uses and limitations of accounting information in planning, controlling, and decision-making processes. Emphasizes skills in problem-solving, and oral and written communication. Prerequisite: ACTG 2010.
Financial analysis, planning and control, working capital management, capital budgeting, and short-term and long-term financing. Student use of computers is required for the preparation of case study material used to enhance the presentation of selected topics presented in the course. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; QUAN SI3610.
Focus of the course is on individual and group behavior in an organizational setting and on decision processes. Examples of topics included are motivation, group behavior, organizational design and development, organizational culture, and decision making theory.
This course considers the management of an organization's chain of value adding activities, from procurement of resources and transformation into manufactured goods and service outputs, through distribution to customers. Topics include operations strategy, quality, product and service design, process selection and layout, capacity, production scheduling, inventory, location, supply chain management, procurement, transportation, and other related issues and models. Prerequisites: Business Foundations.
This course includes planning, implementation, and control of the marketing
process; consumer behavior; marketing research; segmentation and target
marketing; and consideration of price, place, and promotion.
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