Business
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Summer 2013
Business (CE)
BUSI K3998Q (Section 001).
Math Methods for Business. 1-3 pts. This course meets online, register by
6/28/12
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Students will reach a level of increased competence in mathematics and
expand their understanding of the applications of mathematical concepts in
business activities. Emphasis is placed upon learning mathematical concepts
through practical application to common business problems. By the end of
this course, students will have developed the skills necessary to enroll in
advanced level business and finance courses.
BUSI K4001D (Section 001).
Introduction to Finance. 3 pts.
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Students will be introduced to the fundamental financial issues of the
modern corporation. By the end of this course, students will understand the
basic concepts of financial planning, managing growth; debt and equity
sources of financing and valuation; capital budgeting methods; and risk
analysis, cost of capital, and the process of securities issuance.
BUSI K4001D (Section 002).
Introduction to Finance. 3 pts. This course meets online, register by
5/17/12
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Students will be introduced to the fundamental financial issues of the
modern corporation. By the end of this course, students will understand the
basic concepts of financial planning, managing growth; debt and equity
sources of financing and valuation; capital budgeting methods; and risk
analysis, cost of capital, and the process of securities issuance.Course
Fee: $85.00
BUSI K4003Q (Section 001).
Corporate Finance. 3 pts.
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Prerequisites: BUSI K4001 Introduction to Finance/or Professor Approval is required
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Prerequisites: BUSI K4001 Introduction to Finance/or Professor Approval is required
Students will learn the critical corporate finance concepts including:
financial statement analysis; performance metrics; valuation of stocks and
bonds; project and firm valuation; cost of capital; capital investment
strategies and sources of capital, and firm growth strategies. At the end
of this course students will understand how to apply these concepts to
current business problems. Pre-requisite: BUSI K4001
BUSI K4003Q (Section 002).
Corporate Finance. 3 pts. This course meets online, register by
6/28/12
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Prerequisites: BUSI K4001 Introduction to Finance/or Professor Approval is required
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Prerequisites: BUSI K4001 Introduction to Finance/or Professor Approval is required
Students will learn the critical corporate finance concepts including:
financial statement analysis; performance metrics; valuation of stocks and
bonds; project and firm valuation; cost of capital; capital investment
strategies and sources of capital, and firm growth strategies. At the end
of this course students will understand how to apply these concepts to
current business problems. Pre-Requisite BUSI K4001.Course Fee: $85.00
BUSI K4009Q (Section 001).
Financial Accounting. 3 pts.
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Students will examine the generally accepted account principles (GAAP)
underlying financial statements and their implementation in practice. The
perspective and main focus of the course is from the users of the
information contained in the statements, including investors, financial
analysts, creditors and, management. By the end of this class students will
be able to construct a cash flow statement, balance sheet and decipher a
10K report.
BUSI K4009Q (Section 002).
Financial Accounting. 3 pts. This course meets online, register by
6/28/12
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Students will examine the generally accepted account principles (GAAP)
underlying financial statements and their implementation in practice. The
perspective and main focus of the course is from the users of the
information contained in the statements, including investors, financial
analysts, creditors and, management. By the end of this class students will
be able to construct a cash flow statement, balance sheet and decipher a
10K report.Course Fee: $85.00
BUSI K4010D (Section 001).
Managing Human Behavior in the Organization. 3 pts.
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Students will gain an overview of major concepts of management and
organization theory, concentrating on understanding human behavior in
organizational contexts, with heavy emphasis on the application of concepts
to solve managerial problems. By the end of this course students will have
developed the skills to motivate employees, establish professional
interpersonal relationships, take a leadership role, and conduct
performance appraisal.
BUSI K4010D (Section 002).
Managing Human Behavior in the Organization. 3 pts. This course meets online,
register by 5/17/12
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Students will gain an overview of major concepts of management and
organization theory, concentrating on understanding human behavior in
organizational contexts, with heavy emphasis on the application of concepts
to solve managerial problems. By the end of this course students will have
developed the skills to motivate employees, establish professional
interpersonal relationships, take a leadership role, and conduct
performance appraisal.Course Fee: $85.00
BUSI K4020D (Section 002).
Introduction to Marketing & Marketing Management. 3 pts. This course meets
online, register by 5/17/12
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Students will learn fundamental marketing concepts and their application.
By the end of this class you will know: the elements of a market, company
strategy, how to identify customers and competition, the fundamental
elements of the marketing mix (product, price, placement and promotion) how
to research consumer behavior, and pricing strategies. Students will have
extensive use of case study projects.Course Fee: $85.00
BUSI K4020Q (Section 001).
Introduction to Marketing & Marketing Management. 3 pts.
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Students will learn fundamental marketing concepts and their application.
By the end of this class you will know: the elements of a market, company
strategy, how to identify customers and competition, the fundamental
elements of the marketing mix (product, price, placement and promotion) how
to research consumer behavior, and pricing strategies. Students will have
extensive use of case study projects.
BUSI K4025D (Section 001).
Marketing Strategy. 3 pts.
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Prerequisites: BUSI K4020 Introduction to Marketing/or Professor Approval is required
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Prerequisites: BUSI K4020 Introduction to Marketing/or Professor Approval is required
Students will develop analytical skills used to formulate and implement
marketing driven strategies for an organization. Students will develop a
deeper understanding of marketing strategies and how to implement tactics
to achieve desired goals. Students will work on case study projects in both
individual and a team based projects. By the end of this course you will be
able to develop a marketing strategy based market assessments and company
needs.
BUSI K4025Q (Section 002).
Marketing Strategy. 3 pts. This course meets online, register by
6/28/12
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Prerequisites: BUSI K4020 Introduction to Marketing/or Professor Approval is required
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Prerequisites: BUSI K4020 Introduction to Marketing/or Professor Approval is required
Students will develop analytical skills used to formulate and implement
marketing driven strategies for an organization. Students will develop a
deeper understanding of marketing strategies and how to implement tactics
to achieve desired goals. Students will work on case study projects in both
individual and a team based projects. By the end of this course you will be
able to develop a marketing strategy based market assessments and company
needs. Pre-requisite: BUSI K4020Course Fee: $85.00
BUSI K4030Q. Developing
and Implementing Ideas. 3 pts.
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16
This course will guide students through the dynamic process of taking an
idea from inception to completion on behalf of internal and external
clients. Students will learn how ideas are developed and implemented and be
able to use research, mobilize teams, and devise solutions for a variety of
challenges across various industries. The value of measurement will be
stressed and methods for ensuring actionable results will be taught.
BUSI K4040D. Security
Analysis. 3 pts.
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Prerequisites: BUSI K4001 Intro to Finance and BUSI K4003 Corporate Finance or Professor Approval required
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05
Prerequisites: BUSI K4001 Intro to Finance and BUSI K4003 Corporate Finance or Professor Approval required
Students will learn about the valuation of publicly traded equity
securities. By the end of the semester students will be able to perform
fundamental analysis ("bottoms-up," firm-level, business and financial
analysis), prepare pro forma financial statements, estimate free cash flows
and apply valuation models.