2006–2007 - Florida Institute of Technology

BUS 5220 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH SEMINAR (3
credits). Advanced research seminar devoted to study and research of topical
government contract management issues. Prerequisites: BUS 5211.
BUS 5307 MANAGING HUMAN FACTORS (3 credits). Gives theoretical
and practical experience with human-computer interactive system design concepts.
Includes next-generation user interfaces, computer task analysis, human-computer
design guidelines and history, usability engineering, and testing and enhancing
Web design interaction.
BUS 5400 LEGAL, ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS OF
BUSINESS (3 credits). Investigates technical, governmental and legal responsi-
bilities of business in light of political, moral, social and jurisprudential considerations.
Students learn to better analyze and deal with fundamental issues concerning
the nature of society, both as citizens and administrators. Not for MBA credit.
BUS 5410 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS
(3 credits). Presents applications of quantitative management science techniques
used to analyze managerial problems. Mathematical and statistical concepts used
include differential and integral calculus, linear and matrix algebra, descriptive
and inferential statistics, and linear programming. Not for MBA credit.
BUS 5411 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR BUSINESS (3 credits).
Students learn to apply statistical methods to compare, examine and estimate the
outcome of various management options. Includes statistical estimation, hypothesis
testing, regression analysis, ANOVA, correlation analysis, sampling, timeseries,
decision theory and use of SPSS. Prerequisites: BUS 5410.
BUS 5420 MACROECONOMICS (3 credits). Concerned with the determination,
at the national level, of production, employment, inflation and growth.
An international perspective is taken as macroeconomic policies are examined in
the presence of both goods and asset flows. Also explores how changing macroeconomic
conditions affect the international business environment. Not for MBA
credit.
BUS 5421 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS (3 credits). Provides an understanding
of the microeconomic forces that influence firm decision making.
Includes competitive markets and market failure, benefit-cost analysis, demand
estimation and forecasting, decision making under risk and uncertainty, production
and cost estimation, and market structure analysis. Prerequisites: BUS 5411.
BUS 5426 ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS (3
credits). Introduces the behavioral sources of environmental problems. Includes
property rights, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, depletable and recyclable
resources, pollution control, population growth, sustainable development, ecotourism
and environmental justice.
BUS 5427 INTERNATIONAL TRADE THEORY AND POLICY (3 credits).
Explores the three basic questions underlying the pure theory of trade: what
are the patterns of trade; under what terms is exchange conducted; and what are
the consequences of impeding the free flow of goods and services. Prerequisites:
BUS 5421.
BUS 5430 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (3 credits). Studies accounting
concepts, the accounting model, measurement processes, financial statements,
financial analysis, the accounting cycle, monetary and fixed assets, inventory, current
and long-term liabilities and equity structures of partnerships, proprietorships
and corporations. Not for MBA credit.
BUS 5431 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (3 credits). Focuses on internal
reporting to managers for use in planning and control, in making nonroutine
decisions and in formulating major plans and policies. Covers cost-volume-profit
relationships, flexible budgets and standards, job order and process cost, and cost
allocation and accumulation. Prerequisites: BUS 5430.
BUS 5432 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (3 credits). Provides the accounting
major with intensive exposure to the subject of accounting for business combinations
in a format designed to further the student’s ability to solve complex accounting
problems involving worksheet techniques.
BUS 5433 ADVANCED PROBLEMS AND CURRENT TOPICS (3 credits).
Broadly exposes the accounting major to advanced subjects in accounting;
furthers the student’s ability to analyze and present solutions to complex accounting
problems, as well as interpret and apply theoretical issues; and develops the
student’s communication and presentation skills.
BUS 5434 ADVANCED AUDITING THEORY AND APPLICATION (3
credits). Exposes the accounting major to the theory of auditing and development
of audit programs; procedures for obtaining audit evidence; and auditor responsibilities
under Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.
BUS 5435 TAX AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING RESEARCH (3
credits). Examines the various primary and secondary authorities available for
answering questions in the area of tax and financial reporting. The main purpose is
not to teach the respective rules in the areas of tax and financial reporting, but to
teach students how to find authoritative answers to problems in these areas.
BUS 5436 GOVERNMENTAL AND NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING
(3 credits). Principles and procedures of accounting, financial reporting and
budgeting for governmental and nonprofit entities. Includes general funds and
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special revenue funds, capital project funds, enterprise funds, fiduciary funds, and
accounting for colleges and universities, health care entities and voluntary health
and welfare organizations.
BUS 5437 INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING/CONTROL (3 credits).
Process of obtaining and evaluating internal audit evidence and communicating
audit results. Includes method to assess organizational risks, controls and
performance, and professional auditing standards and auditors’ ethical responsibilities.
(Requirement: Instructor approval.)
BUS 5440 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3 credits). Studies the concepts
and tools of corporate financial management and financial planning, including
capital budgeting, capital structure and net working capital. Considers the importance
of ethics in financial decision making. Prerequisites: BUS 5430.
BUS 5446 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (3 credits). Investigates the
concepts, theories and techniques underlying the development of investment policies
and strategies. Prerequisites: BUS 5440.
BUS 5447 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE (3 credits). Explores both the
capital structure and financial needs of a start-up company. In addition, students
gain an understanding of intellectual property, as well as the techniques used to
value nonpublicly traded companies. Prerequisites: BUS 5440.
BUS 5450 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (3 credits). Presents existing
research, theories and models explaining how individual and group behavior and
processes shape the internal dynamics of organizations. Provides the foundation
to understand contemporary debates concerning alternative organizational designs
and management practices.
BUS 5456 EMPLOYMENT LAW (3 credits). Examines federal regulations
governing the relationship between employees and employers, and emphasizes
their respective rights and responsibilities. Includes discrimination, sexual
harassment, affirmative action, privacy, terminating employees, compensation and
benefit regulations, family leave, and safety and health. Prerequisites: BUS 5400.
BUS 5457 NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION (3 credits).
Examines the management of conflict in organizations at the level of the individual
and the group. Provides a background in alternatives to litigation models including
negotiation, mediation, peer-review systems and arbitration. Uses simulation exercises
to develop the student’s skills in applying various forms of dispute resolution.
BUS 5458 LEADERSHIP THEORY AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT
(3 credits). Teaches the leadership process and techniques used to train leaders
by reading the literature, analyzing cases of corporate leadership and participation
in experiential exercises that are used in leadership training. Also reinforces
leadership skills of interpersonal interaction, written analysis and oral presentation.
Prerequisites: BUS 5450.
BUS 5460 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits).
Addresses policy and management issues surrounding information systems in
today’s enterprises: strategic use, organizational impact, project management,
human resource issues and other topics germane to understanding management
information systems.
BUS 5461 PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3
credits). Covers the translation of product and service requirements into facilities,
procedures and operating organizations. Includes product design, production
alternatives, facilities location and layout, resource requirements planning, quality
control and project management. Uses live case analyses. Prerequisites: BUS 5411.
BUS 5465 MANAGING INFORMATION (3 credits). Explores how organizations
gather, represent, process and distribute information and knowledge to
employees and customers. Includes knowledge management, knowledge workers
productivity, data and process modeling and data mining. Examines major issues
relating to information processing and its management at the individual, group,
and organizational levels.
BUS 5466 MANAGING SYSTEMS (3 credits). Provides a foundation of critical
issues in the design and implementation of business and information systems
change. Focuses on the interdependence of information technologies and organizational
characteristics by examining managing business redesign, IT leadership,
managing projects and changes, and managing enterprise information systems.
BUS 5467 MANAGING ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (3 credits).
Examines the use of electronic commerce from business to consumer, business to
business and intra-organizational perspectives to reflect the Internet and global
communications networks that have emerged as powerful strategic assets, providing
increased opportunity and uncertainty for business leaders.
BUS 5470 MARKETING MANAGEMENT (3 credits). Examines the tools
and techniques of managing marketing activities as well as an analysis of the
marketing process. Emphasizes decision making, the refinement of skills needed
to recognize and solve marketing problems, and effective communication of recommendations.
Uses case analysis extensively.
BUS 5476 STRATEGIC MARKETING (3 credits). Includes strategic
analysis of a firm’s activities from the marketer’s point of view. Gives attention to
marketing strategy formulation, implementation and control. Assesses strategies
for the functional areas of marketing (product, pricing, distribution and promotion)
and their relevant application to E-commerce. Prerequisites: BUS 5470.