An introduction to economic theory and practice with emphasis on applications to the contemporary social world.

Introduction to concepts and methods of microeconomics. Emphasis is placed on resource allocation, effects of market structures, and the manner in which these market structures affect the economics decisions of a business entity. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 120 or higher mathematics course.

Introduction to concepts and methods of macroeconomics. Topics such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth are examined. The role of monetary and fiscal policy in achieving macroeconomic objectives is emphasized. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 120 or higher mathematics course.

Advanced Microeconomic Theory extends the analysis of supply and demand, utility maximization, and firm behavior with explicit attention to the mathematical underpinnings. This course also provides a basic introduction to game theory and the topics of risk and uncertainty. Prerequisites: ECON 200. Recommended: MATH 130 or higher.

A study of the functioning of the aggregate economy and the influences of monetary and fiscal policy on it. Special emphasis is placed on the economics of inflation. Prerequisites: ECON 200 and 210 or consent. Recommended: MATH 130 or higher.

A study of the U.S. commercial banking system and its role in the economy. Investigates the role of the Federal Reserve and the impact of monetary policy on the aggregate economy. Prerequisites: ECON 200 and 210 or consent.

This course covers topics such as international financial markets, foreign exchange risk management, export/import finance, global financing strategies, international trade flow payments, and financial dimensions of political risk management. Prerequisites: One course from ECON 100, ECON 200, or ECON 210, and one course from BUSI 100 or BUSI 200.

Introduces students to the ways in which the tools of economic analysis can enable them to better evaluate environmental issues and policies. Topics covered include alternative governmental responses to externalities, the Coase Theorem, criteria for evaluating economic efficiency, measurement and discounting of environmental costs and benefits, exhaustible resources, energy resources, and sustainability.

An investigation of the evolution of economic ideas from the mercantilist period of the seventeenth century to the twentieth century. The economics of Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and David Ricardo, among others, are discussed. Emphasis is placed on how historical ideas inform current economic views. Prerequisites: ECON 100 or 200 or 210 or consent

Survey of the pure theory of trade and international monetary systems. International and domestic effects of each international monetary system are examined. Prerequisites: ECON 200 and 210 or consent. Recommended: ECON 300.

The application of microeconomics to the problems of monopoly, oligopoly, restraints of trade, and other market imperfections. The course also focuses on the economic rationale for antitrust policy and regulation of public utilities. Prerequisites: ECON 200 and 210 or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

This course discusses the function of government in the economy. The course covers the government’s role in education, health care, and income redistribution and examines taxation, public goods, externalities, and methods for measuring public welfare. Prerequisite: ECON 200 or consent.

This course applies microeconomic analysis to the labor market. It considers factors that influence the economy’s demand for labor and the supply of labor, discusses labor market problems such as unemployment and poverty, and employs statistical methods to analyze labor market data. Prerequisite: ECON 200 or consent.

This course offers the non-major an introduction to the range of investment opportunities available in current financial markets.

A study of multiple regression analysis and its use in the estimation, testing, and forecasting of economic phenomena and business relationships. Emphasis is placed on the application of statistical methods to actual economic and business data. Prerequisite: BUSI 250. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

Survey of modern fiscal management theory and concepts. Topics covered include valuation models of securities, capital expenditure decisions, analysis of financial statements, capital structure and financing decisions, and dividend policy. Prerequisites: ECON 200 and 210; BUSI 200 or consent.

A study of mathematical modeling and problem solving applied to business issues. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, decision making under uncertainty, game theory, and inventory modeling. Recommended: BUSI 250. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

The purpose of this course is to mentor students to complete an independent and original economics research project on a topic of the student’s choosing. The class is conducted primarily as a seminar with major focus on the successful completion of a senior research thesis.

A study of multiple regression analysis and its use in the estimation, testing, and forecasting of economic phenomena and business relationships. Emphasis is placed on the application of statistical methods to actual economic and business data. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

A study of mathematical modeling and problem solving applied to business issues. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, decision making under uncertainty, game theory, and inventory modeling. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

Application of the tools of economic theory and statistics to managerial decision making. Topics include demand analysis, production theory, quantitative cost analysis, market analysis, and the theory of investment. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

The application of microeconomics to the problems of monopoly, oligopoly, restraints of trade, and other market imperfections. The course also focuses on the economic rationale for antitrust policy and regulation of public utilities. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

The purpose of this course is to mentor students to complete an independent and original economics research project on a topic of the student’s choosing. The class is conducted primarily as a seminar with major focus on the successful completion of a senior research thesis. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

This introductory course covers issues, problems, and opportunities that local and international businesses and entrepreneurs face in the contemporary world. Topics include organization and management of businesses and not-for-profits, reading and interpreting financial statements, quantitative decision-making tools, biographies of companies and their founders, ethical issues, and interactions between businesses and other segments of society.

This course covers critical thinking and quantitative skills in making decisions regarding personal financial issues. Specifically, the issues include money management, budgeting, payroll, taxes, student/auto/house loans and how interest rates work, consumer credit, insurance, retirement and estate planning, and general financial security. The course includes extensive spreadsheet modeling and data analysis.

A study of the generally accepted accounting principles and procedures of accumulating, measuring, and interpreting financial data of a business enterprise for use in financial reporting and in managerial decision-making.

A study of the generally accepted accounting principles and procedures of accumulating, measuring, and interpreting financial data of a business enterprise for use in financial reporting and in managerial decision-making. Prerequisite: BUSI 200.

A study of representations and interpretations of our contemporary world of data. Topics include descriptive statistics, graphical presentations, statistical estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. Emphasis is placed on applications to business data.

An introductory study of political, cultural and economic international business environments with an emphasis on applications of multinational financial management, investments, accounting, and business planning. Prerequisites: One course from ECON 100, ECON 200, or ECON 210, and one course from BUSI 100 or BUSI 200.

This course examines the marketing function and the execution of successful marting practices for both domestic and international markets. Using recent research and real world examples, the course will provide the student with an understanding of basic marketing concepts, fundamental practices, marketing terminology, and related technologies in the field.

A study of the conceptual framework of financial accounting and its implications in the measurement, analysis, recording, and reporting of information in financial statements. An emphasis is placed on revenue and expense recognition issues as well as asset and liability valuation concepts. Prerequisites: BUSI 200 and 210.

A study of the conceptual framework of financial accounting and its implications in the measurement, analysis, recording, and reporting of information in financial statements. An emphasis is placed on revenue and expense recognition issues as well as asset and liability valuation concepts. Prerequisites: BUSI 200, 210, and 300.

Federal Income Tax Law applicable to individuals and business enterprises with emphasis on tax determination and planning. Prerequisites: BUSI 200 and 210.

A study of accounting systems and tools for product costing, organizational planning, control, and management decision making. Prerequisites: BUSI 200 and 210.

This course explores legal and practical issues related to entrepreneurs starting and owning a business, including topics such as: leaving a current job; organizing as a corporation, partnership or LLC; financing the business; relating with co-owners, other management and employees; buying or leasing business property; insurance issues; business contracts and collection issues; and e-commerce and current business topics. Enrollment is open to all majors.

Introduction to law, its relation to and effect on society, business, and the individual. It includes the study of contracts, agencies, personal property, law of sales, and commercial paper. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

Theory and procedures underlying auditors’ responsibilities in examining and reporting on financial statements of a business enterprise. Includes professional ethics, auditing standards, reports, internal control, and the selection, scope, and application of auditing procedures. Prerequisite: BUSI 300 or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

A study of accounting information systems with practical experience of using computerized database management techniques to manipulate financial information efficiently and to communicate it effectively. An emphasis is placed on using computerized controls to ensure data integrity in relational database management systems. Prerequisites: BUSI 200 and 210 or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

A study of cost-benefit analyses and other management science techniques used in economic decision-making. Specific topics include management control systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost estimation and allocation, capital budgeting, and linear programming. Prerequisite: BUSI 330. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

Capstone course integrating the student’s previous study of economics and business. The course includes a study of the theory and application of corporate strategies. Company strategy and performance are evaluated through comprehensive case studies. Prerequisites: Senior standing and a declared major in the Department of Economics and Business.

Tax compliance and planning for corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

A study of cost-benefit analyses and other management science techniques used in economic decision-making. Specific topics include management control systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost estimation and allocation, capital budgeting, and linear programming. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

A study of contemporary financial accounting theory and practice. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

Accounting and reporting for governmental units and organizations established as not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

Introduction to law, its relation to and effect on society, business, and the individual. It includes the study of contracts, agencies, personal property, law of sales, and commercial paper. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

Theory and procedures underlying auditors’ responsibilities in examining and reporting on financial statements of a business enterprise. Includes professional ethics, auditing standards, reports, internal control, and the selection, scope, and application of auditing procedures. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

The study of investigative accounting, fraud detection, consulting, and litigation support activities undertaken in the forensic accounting field. Prerequisite: BUSI 370 or 570; graduate standing or consent.

A study of accounting information systems with practical experience of using computerized database management techniques to manipulate financial information efficiently and to communicate it effectively. An emphasis is placed on using computerized controls to ensure data integrity in relational database management systems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

A study of mathematical modeling and problem solving applied to business issues. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, decision making under uncertainty, game theory, and inventory modeling. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

Application of the tools of economic theory and statistics to managerial decision making. Topics include demand analysis, production theory, quantitative cost analysis, market analysis, and the theory of investment. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

Tax compliance and planning for corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

A study of cost-benefit analyses and other management science techniques used in economic decision-making. Specific topics include management control systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost estimation and allocation, capital budgeting, and linear programming. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

A study of contemporary financial accounting theory and practice. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

Accounting and reporting for governmental units and organizations established as not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

Introduction to law, its relation to and effect on society, business, and the individual. It includes the study of contracts, agencies, personal property, law of sales, and commercial paper. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

Theory and procedures underlying auditors’ responsibilities in examining and reporting on financial statements of a business enterprise. Includes professional ethics, auditing standards, reports, internal control, and the selection, scope, and application of auditing procedures. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

Students interested in an internship in business should contact the department chair. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent

Students interested in independent studies in business should contact the department chair. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent

A study of multiple regression analysis and its use in the estimation, testing, and forecasting of economic phenomena and business relationships. Emphasis is placed on the application of statistical methods to actual economic and business data. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

The application of microeconomics to the problems of monopoly, oligopoly, restraints of trade, and other market imperfections. The course also focuses on the economic rationale for antitrust policy and regulation of public utilities. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent. This course may be taken for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level but not both.

The purpose of this course is to mentor students to complete an independent and original economics research project on a topic of the student’s choosing. The class is conducted primarily as a seminar with major focus on the successful completion of a senior research thesis. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent.

Students interested in independent studies in economics should contact the department chair. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent