May 19, 2024  
2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Entrepreneurial

In addition to any course prerequisites listed for the courses below, the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies also enforces a course leveling prerequisite.  This means that freshmen (those who have earned 0-29.5 semester hours of college credit) may enroll in 1000 level courses only, sophomores (completed 30-59.5 semester hours) may enroll in 2000 or 1000 level courses, juniors (completed 60-89.5 semester hours) may enroll in 3000, 2000 or 1000 level courses and seniors (all students who have earned 90 semester hours) may enroll in 4000 level courses or below.

  
  • ENT 1501 - Youth Entrepreneurship Program (2)

    Provides knowledge to start and maintain a business, helps students understand how to be an entrepreneurial employee, and informs students on business related careers. The curriculum is designed to give real word experience and knowledge to potential entrepreneurs and innovators from K-12 in a summer program environment. Along with specific business skills students will be encourage to pursue higher education. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment by summer program director in the Youth Entrepreneurship Program.


Entrepreneurial and Social Enterprises

  
  • ESE 1200 - Foundations of Leadership Skills GE (3)

    Aims to introduce students to basic business concepts and begin to develop the analytical, communication, and research skills necessary for success as a leader.

    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #9 and Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Engagement area of the UCM General Education Program.

  
  • ESE 1300 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business (3)

    Introduces several types of entrepreneurship (start-up, corporate intrapreneurship, family business) as well as external and internal forces that effect the decisions in any business venture. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed in excess of 12 semester hours of B.S.B.A. courses.

  
  • ESE 3335 - Entrepreneurial Internship (1-3)

    As a result of participating in the Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Internship / Internship course, students will be able to: apply theory and classroom learning to an actual business environment; examine and test their ability to launch a product or service venture; gain practical work experience in their product or service venture’s industry or in an entrepreneurial environment; develop communication and human relations skills. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • ESE 3350 - Special Projects in Entrepreneurship (1-3)

    Junior level course in entrepreneurship or social entrepreneurship theory, practice, methods and strategies taught on an individual or group basis to advanced entrepreneurship students. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • ESE 3710 - Entrepreneurial Business Planning (3)

    Prepares learners to design and evaluate new business ventures, continue family ventures, or engage in small business. Participants develop the ability to identify innovative product and/or service opportunities or to exploit existing business models in support of a new business. Students interact with successful entrepreneurs from different industries who give workshops on their area of expertise.  Each business plan includes thorough research and detailed financial projections for revenue generation and cost structure.  Hands-on experiences include applying classroom concepts to real-world products or services.  Plans made in this class are further developed and launched in Commercialization. An additional fee is associated with this course. Spring.

    This is a sustainability course.
  
  • ESE 3715 - Entrepreneurial Business Planning Lab (1)

    Teams of entrepreneurial students participate actively each week on-site with ESE faculty and senior students to gain experience in growing and running a new venture. Students will focus on urgent business aspects of the companies developed and launched through course ESE 3710 , ESE 3720  and ESE 4710 . Such aspects include reaching the target market, choice of sales approach to initial customers, changes to initial business strategy, and day to day operations, management and administration. Students are expected to work 4-6 hours weekly. Corequisite(s): ESE 3710 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • ESE 3720 - Social Enterprise for Entrepreneurs (3)

    Teams of students recognize and analyze elements of business ventures such as social responsibility and social enterprise. Students apply entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a sustainable venture to make social change.  Whereas a business entrepreneur typically measures performance in profit and return, a social entrepreneur assesses success in terms of the impact s/he has on society. Students learn to work and make change in a variety of sectors (private, not-for-profit, and government) by creating a new social enterprise or by working with an existing student company. An additional fee is associated with this course. Spring.

    This is a sustainability course.
  
  • ESE 3725 - Social Enterprise Lab (1)

    Teams of entrepreneurial students participate actively one day a week on-site with ESE faculty and senior students to gain experience in growing and running a new venture. Students will focus on urgent social responsibility aspects of the companies developed and launched through course ESE 3710 , ESE 3720  and ESE 4710 . Such aspects include creating a sustainable social enterprise, creating a venture that promotes social justice, and implementing social responsibility in all business practices. Students are expected to work 4-6 hours weekly. Corequisite(s): ESE 3720 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • ESE 3750 - Special Projects in Entrepreneurship (1-3)

    Junior level course in entrepreneurship or social entrepreneurship theory, practice, methods and strategies taught on an individual or group basis to advanced entrepreneurship students. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • ESE 4200 - Entrepreneurial Approach to Leadership Skills (1)

    Leadership is the ability to influence a group of people towards a goal. Using an entrepreneurial approach, students ideate, create, plan and implement a service project. The students’ vision is imparted through their leadership skills and management of volunteers as their project is completed. The heart of this course lies in repeated coaching and real-time feedback students receive on their leadership activities. Feedback originates from self-analysis, peer review and from advisors at the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). You need not be in a position of authority to take this course.  You must be a member of the NSLS, have completed the first two levels of NSLS induction and submitted your proof of certification in those levels to the School of Business Administration: Division of Business Strategy  chair and UCM and TK 20 prior to enrollment. Prerequisite(s): ESE 1200 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • ESE 4710 - Commercialization (3)

    Designed to prepare students to design, prototype and commercialize new products or services. Will examine the commercialization process including: Research, Prototype Development, Commercialization Paths, Early Stage Marketing, Intellectual Property, & Licensing. Other related topics include business plan issues, such as business entity, cash flow, sources of money, and pitching to investors. Students must bring their own business product or service plans to work on. Each student will launch their own business idea. Students are encouraged to enroll in both ESE 4710 and ESE 3845  during the same semester. Prerequisite(s): ESE 3710 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall.

    This is a sustainability course.
  
  • ESE 4715 - ESE Commercialization Lab (1)

    Teams of entrepreneurial students participate actively one day a week on-site with ESE faculty and senior students to gain experience in growing and running a new venture. Students will gain hands-on leadership experience in launching and running a startup business. Such experience may include: choosing initial markets, approaching new customers, and communicating product value. Students are expected to work 4-6 hours weekly. Corequisite(s): ESE 4710 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • ESE 4850 - Entrepreneurial or Social Venture Start-up (1-3)

    As an option within the Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise sequence of courses, students will be able to get continuing support for their recently launched enterprise in ESE 4710  Commercialization.  Students will work directly with faculty and experienced entrepreneurs on the sustainability and growth of the new business. An additional fee is associated with this course.


Family Consumer Sciences Education

  
  • FCSE 2000 - FCS Student Organizations (1)

    An introduction to Family Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization, its structure, benefits, and programs available for public schools of Missouri.

  
  • FCSE 3120 - Family Resource Management (3)

    Effective and efficient management of family resources to maximize personal and family satisfactions. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FCSE 3710 - Foundations of Family Consumer Sciences Education (3)

    The philosophy of vocational family and consumer sciences education, curriculum development and implementation, department management, career development, and student organization management. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100  and FLDX 2150 . Spring.

  
  • FCSE 4000 - Special Projects in Family and Consumer Sciences (1-3)

    Investigation of contemporary problems and issues in family and consumer services. This course is co-listed with FCSE 5000. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.

  
  • FCSE 4740 - Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences (3)

    Prepares the student to teach in family and consumer sciences by assisting in the development of instructional methods and techniques for student-oriented classroom instruction. This course is co-listed with FCSE 5840. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program, 15 semester hours of Family and Consumer Sciences and FCSE 3710  with a grade of C or better.

    This is a professional education course.

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

  
  • FAME 1400 - Principles of Fashion Merchandising (3)

    Students will explore all segments of the fashion industry and identify careers within each area. An overview of fashion products from concept to consumer is covered with an emphasis on consumer demand and trend cycles for wholesale and retail markets.

  
  • FAME 1445 - Fashion Seminar 1 (1)

    Students will start to develop leadership skills, relationships with peers and faculty and a plan for a successful career at UCM and beyond. Participation in committee work, professional organizations, and service learning will help students learn to communicate effectively, analyze situations and make informed decisions. Prerequisite(s): freshman standing.

  
  • FAME 1450 - Fundamentals of Apparel Design and Construction (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    An introductory course with an emphasis on the construction of apparel goods using computerized equipment and software. Students will apply the elements and principles of design to basic garment components and fit. Students will create projects that exhibit creativity and quality workmanship in a laboratory setting. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FAME 2425 - Apparel Quality Analysis (3)

    Students will learn the importance of quality assurance, product standards, tolerances, and specifications in producing quality apparel products. Based on current industry standards and terminology, students will compare and evaluate commercially-produced apparel products.

  
  • FAME 2440 - Professional Work Experience (1-3)

    Supervised work experience in an approved business establishment with an emphasis on textile, apparel and/or accessory merchandise. Students broaden their knowledge base and develop skills that apply to career interests within a fashion-related business. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.

  
  • FAME 2442 - Textile Science (3)

    This class explores the characteristics of fibers, yarns, fabric construction, and finishing processes. Textile behavior, performance and maintenance as they relate to end products and consumer use will be addressed. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FAME 2445 - Fashion Seminar 2 (1)

    Students will continue to develop leadership skills, relationships with peers and faculty and a plan for a successful career at UCM and beyond. Continued participation in committee work, professional organizations, and service learning will help students learn to communicate effectively, analyze situations and make informed decisions. Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.

  
  • FAME 2450 - Advanced Apparel Design & Construction (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Students will create garments with advanced garment construction techniques and fabrics using specialized equipment in a laboratory setting. Knitwear, tailoring, pattern/ fit modification, finishing, and application of specialized techniques will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): FAME 1450 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FAME 3415 - Product Development for Consumers (3)

    Students will study diverse target markets and their fashion needs as related to price and product segments. Apparel products that meet consumer needs will be developed using current computer software. Prerequisite(s): FAME 2425 .

  
  • FAME 3430 - Professional Image Management (3)

    Image management is designed for individual professional development in a respective career field. This course is designed to prepare students for internships and career paths with an emphasis on resume development, best business dress practices, interviewing techniques, and appropriate etiquette rules. This course will also challenge individual decision-making processes through written representation and oral presentation for total image management.

  
  • FAME 3434 - Fashion History of Costume GE (3)

    This class will follow the evolution of dress from the earliest beginnings through the twenty-first century with an emphasis on western civilizations. The impact of social, economic, political, environmental, and religious customs associated with dress will be analyzed.

    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #8 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Social & Behavioral Sciences area of the UCM General Education Program.

  
  • FAME 3435 - Fashion Buying (3)

    Through a buying simulation, students will apply market research to create merchandising, mark-up, mark-down, and sales plans using wholesale mathematic formulas. Current computer software will be utilized to create appropriate documents used by buyers. Prerequisite(s): FAME 2425 , ACCT 1101 .

  
  • FAME 3440 - Visual Merchandising and Fashion Promotion (3)

    Students will evaluate and practice visual merchandising strategies for apparel, accessories, and home fashions to include windows, walls, and store layouts.  In addition, students will learn about other fashion promotion strategies including signing, special event (fashion show) production, and print media.

  
  • FAME 3442 - Sustainability for Consumer Products GE (3)

    Students will gain knowledge about sustainable practices and an awareness of how companies can reduce their environmental impact while increasing profits. This class will also address the production and sale of sustainable textile products used by consumers.

    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #9 and Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Engagement area of the UCM General Education Program.

    This is a sustainability course.
  
  • FAME 3445 - Fashion Seminar 3 (1)

    Students will continue to develop leadership skills, building relationships with peers and faculty, and a plan for a successful career. Continued participation in committee work, professional organizations, and service learning will help students practice communicating effectively, analyzing situations and making informed decisions. Prerequisite(s): junior standing.

  
  • FAME 4400 - Branding and Fashion Technology (3)

    Students will understand the evolution of brands and evaluate cohesive branding strategies.  Current industry technology will be used to research branding trends and create branding materials for digital global markets using hands-on engaged learning. Prerequisite(s): GRAP 1010 .

  
  • FAME 4410 - Materials for Interior Furnishings (3)

    A concentrated study of materials used for residential and commercial environments that include window and wall coverings, upholstered furniture, floor coverings, linens and accessories. Textile fabrics appropriate for various architectural period styles will be covered as well as trends for sustainable products. This course is co-listed with FAME 5410 An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FAME 4414 - Advanced Technical Problems in Fashion (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab)

    Individual or group work on advanced technical problems in Fashion/Apparel Merchandising. Provide exploration of content not available through normal course offerings. This course is co-listed with FAME 5414. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, written contract/proposal with objectives/learning competency and written school consent. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FAME 4424 - Pattern Design (3)

    The design and construction of garments from a basic pattern, using the principles of art as applied to dress design. This course is co-listed with FAME 5424. Prerequisite(s): FAME 3430  and 3 semester hours of clothing construction. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FAME 4425 - Fashion Entrepreneurship (3)

    Students will create a business plan based on fashion industry trends and consumer needs. Current computer software will be used to create retail sales plans and analyze profit/loss statements. Fashion retail personnel needs and store operations and management strategies will also be addressed. This course is co-listed with FAME 5425. Prerequisite(s): FAME 3435 .

  
  • FAME 4430 - Merchandising Applications (3)

    Builds upon the necessary understanding, knowledge, and working applications of the basics for profitable fashion merchandising. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1101 . Corequisite(s): FAME 4444 .

  
  • FAME 4433 - Sourcing in the Global Market (3)

    An analysis of economic, political, and cultural systems affecting international textile and apparel trade.   An emphasis on sourcing, corporate social responsibility, technology, government policies, and relationships in the global fashion marketplace. This course is co-listed with FAME 5433.

  
  • FAME 4442 - Advanced Textiles (3)

    Comparative study of factors influencing the properties of fibers and fabrics as well as the performance of textile and apparel products. Lab period is used to test textile performance with standardized test procedures. This course is co-listed with FAME 5442. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1104  and FAME 2442 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FAME 4444 - Fashion Merchandising (3)

    Principles and practices of fashion manufacturing and merchandising. Prerequisite(s): FAME 3415 , MKT 3410 . Corequisite(s): FAME 4430 .

  
  • FAME 4445 - Senior Seminar in Fashion and Apparel Merchandising (3)

    Philosophy, current issues and trends in fashion and apparel merchandising will be covered. Focus on problem-solving styles leading to group and individual research problems. This course is co-listed with FAME 5445. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FAME 4450 - Special Problems in Textiles and Clothing (2-3)

    Recent trends. Group and individual problems which will include reports, discussions, bibliographies, research, and experiments. This course is co-listed with FAME 5450. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): FAME 2442 .

  
  • FAME 4490 - Internship in Fashion and Apparel Merchandising (1-3)

    Students will participate in a management training program to broaden intellectual awareness while gaining practical fashion industry experience. Performance-based goals and learning experiences will be evaluated by a company supervisor in coordination with the faculty instructor. This course is co-listed with FAME 5490. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): FAME 2440 .


Field Experience

  
  • FLDX 2150 - Introductory Field Experience (1)

    Introductory experiences in the classroom that provide opportunities for becoming involved with students and professional teachers in the school setting. Includes 30 hours of public school classroom observation. Students must have a background check on file. There is a fee for the background check. Corequisite(s): EDFL 2100 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 3000 - Field Experience in the Content Area (1)

    A midlevel practicum for K-12 and Secondary teacher education students. Includes 30 hours of public school classroom observation. Students must have a background check on file. There is a fee for the background check. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 , EDFL 2240 , FLDX 2150 , and EDSP 2100 . Corequisite(s): Should be taken concurrently with professional education courses. Fall, Spring.

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4395 - Student Teaching in Special Education I (1-12)

    Application for Student Teaching must be made with the Director of Clinical Services and Certification. Requires a directed field experience. Prerequisite(s): special methods course in special education in one or more certification areas (EDSP 4423 , EDSP 4440 , or EDSP 4450 ). Should be taken with FLDX 4396  or FLDX 4468  or FLDX 4495 .

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4396 - Student Teaching in Special Education II (1-12)

    Requires a directed field experience. Corequisite(s): FLDX 4395 .

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4468 - Student Teaching Secondary II (1-12)

    Taken in the Professional Semester for all secondary education majors and all K-12 majors. This course is co-listed with FLDX 5468. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): FLDX 4495  or FLDX 4595  .

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4493 - Student Teaching Early Childhood (1-12)

    To be taken in the Professional Semester for early childhood majors and double majors in elementary education. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program; cumulative GPA of 2.50; ECEL 4400 . Should be taken concurrently with FLDX 4496  or FLDX 4395 , depending on the sequence followed. (See description of Professional Education Semester.)

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4495 - Student Teaching Elementary I (1-12)

    To be taken in the Professional Semester. For elementary majors, double majors in elementary education and special education, K-12 majors and elementary physical education. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program; ECEL 4400 . Should be taken concurrently with FLDX 4496  or FLDX 4498  or FLDX 4468  or FLDX 4395 , depending on the sequence followed. (See description of Professional Education Semester.)

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4496 - Student Teaching Elementary II (1-12)

    To be taken in the Professional Semester. For elementary classroom majors and majors which provide K-12 certification (except speech pathology). Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): FLDX 4495  or FLDX 4595 .

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4497 - Student Teaching Middle School I (1-12)

    To be taken in the Professional Semester. For middle school majors, double majors in elementary education, special education, or secondary education. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program; MLED 4340 . Students must have a background check on file. Should be taken concurrently with FLDX 4498  or FLDX 4468  or FLDX 4496  or FLDX 4395 , depending on sequence followed.

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4498 - Student Teaching Middle School II (1-12)

    To be taken in the Professional Semester. For middle school majors. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program; a background check must be on file; should be taken concurrently with FLDX 4497  or FLDX 4495  or FLDX 4595  or FLDX 4395 .

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4595 - Student Teaching Secondary I (1-12)

    To be taken in the Professional Semester. For secondary and modern language majors. Should be taken concurrently with FLDX 4468  or FLDX 4496  or FLDX 4498 , depending on the sequence followed. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program; EDFL 4970 .

    This is a professional education course.
  
  • FLDX 4970 - Field Experience II in the Content Area (1)

    Requires a minimum of 50 hours of co-teaching with a public school classroom teacher. Should be taken no earlier than one semester prior to student teaching. Students must have a background check on file. There is a fee for the background check. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDFL 4970 .

    This is a professional education course.

Finance

In addition to any course prerequisites listed for the courses below, the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies also enforces a course leveling prerequisite.  This means that freshmen (those who have earned 0-29.5 semester hours of college credit) may enroll in 1000 level courses only, sophomores (completed 30-59.5 semester hours) may enroll in 2000 or 1000 level courses, juniors (completed 60-89.5 semester hours) may enroll in 3000, 2000 or 1000 level courses and seniors (all students who have earned 90 semester hours) may enroll in 4000 level courses or below.

  
  • FIN 1820 - Personal Finance GE (3)

    For the student who desires information on managing his/her own personal income. Fall, Spring.

    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #9 and Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Engagement area of the UCM General Education Program.

  
  • FIN 2801 - Business Statistics I (3)

    Emphasizes the statistical foundation for the analysis of business and economic data with concentration on the areas of descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, and sampling distributions in order to provide the groundwork for further study in statistical analysis. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111  or equivalent. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FIN 3801 - Business Statistics II (3)

    Provides students with basic statistical inference procedures of estimation. It covers confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, simple and multiple linear regression analysis directed towards business applications. Prerequisite(s): FIN 2801 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FIN 3811 - Investments (3)

    An analysis of investment planning, decision-making and problem solving including investment policy statements, portfolio strategies, asset allocation, security selection, and performance monitoring. Not open to students with a major or minor in finance. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FIN 3835 - Internship in Finance (1-6)

    Opportunity for students to gain theoretical knowledge and practical application within a particular field of specialization.  May be repeated with consent of school chair and internship director. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSBA program, 60 semester hours and overall GPA of 2.50 or above, or consent of internship director. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FIN 3850 - Principles of Finance (3)

    An introduction to corporate financial decision-making, including financial analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, long-term financing, and international finance. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1101  and FIN 2801 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FIN 3861 - Financial Management I (3)

    Organization goals and tools of financial management. Analysis of case materials illustrating problems encountered by firms of various sizes and operating characteristics. Examination of adjustment of financial policy of business to changing conditions. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3850 , or a declared major in Actuarial Science and Mathematics with completion of ACST 4510 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.

  
  • FIN 3881 - Financial Institutions and Markets (3)

    An analytic study of financial institutions, financial markets, and monetary policy. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3850  and [ECON 3020  or declared minor in Finance]. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.

  
  • FIN 3885 - Integrative Business Experience Practicum (3)

    Students will apply concepts from the concurrent courses to their own start-up business venture and to community service. Corequisite(s): special sections of MGT 3315  , MKT 3405  and FIN 3850 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.

  
  • FIN 3891 - Security Analysis (3)

    Classification and analysis of securities, markets, and industries. Formulation of investment policy for institutions and aggressive personal investors. Not available for credit to students who received credit in FIN 3811 . Prerequisite(s): FIN 3801  or concurrently and FIN 3850 . Corequisite(s): FIN 3893 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.

  
  • FIN 3893 - Credit and Financial Statement Analysis (3)

    This is an introductory course in analysis of financial statements and on short term credit analysis (i.e. solvency of loans and trade credit) and long term credit analysis (i.e. the characteristics of corporate bonds and the bond markets). Prerequisite(s): FIN 3801  or concurrently and FIN 3850 . Corequisite(s): FIN 3891 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.

  
  • FIN 4800 - Special Projects in Finance (1-3)

    Individualized or group study under the supervision of school faculty. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of the instructor. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FIN 4805 - Advanced Personal Financial Planning (3)

    Develops ability to synthesize financial planning knowledge in order to analyze complex client case scenarios. Emphasis on characteristics of the financial planning profession. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3130 , FIN 3891 , RMI 3803  and RMI 4804 ; or RMI 3803 , RMI 4804 , FIN 5840 and Admission to the Master of Arts in Accounting. An additional fee is associated with this course. Spring.

  
  • FIN 4815 - Investment Portfolio Administration (3)

    Application of security analysis and investment decision concepts to case problems and computer simulated investment situations. Additional readings in selected portfolio management theories. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3891  and Admission to the B.S.B.A. program. An additional fee is associated with this course. Spring.

  
  • FIN 4817 - Managing Financial Derivatives (3)

    Applied analysis of pricing and hedging techniques for managing investments in derivative contracts (forward, futures, options, and swap contracts) involving the application of concepts and strategies to case problems and computer simulations. Students who earned undergraduate credit for FIN 4817 may not take FIN 5817 for graduate credit. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3850  and Admission to the B.S.B.A. program or a declared major in Actuarial Science and Mathematics with completion of ACST 4510 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FIN 4820 - International Finance (3)

    An intensified study of international banking and finance as it relates to international trade and the multinational corporation and the financing of imports and exports. Students who earned undergraduate credit for FIN 4820 may not take FIN 5825 for graduate credit. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3850  and Admission to the B.S.B.A. program. An additional fee is associated with this course. Spring.

  
  • FIN 4821 - Professional Financial Analysis (3)

    Develop competences in financial assets, administration procedures and other areas supporting financial analysis. Upon completion students sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst Level I examination. Prerequisite(s): FIN 4815 , FIN 4817 , FIN 4820 , ACCT 3102 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FIN 4830 - Directed Readings in Finance (3)

    Intensive study of significant financial topics. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FIN 4831 - Student Managed Investment Fund (3)

    The course provides students advanced hands-on experience in stock analysis and asset valuation at a professional level, selecting stocks and investing ‘real money’. This course is co-listed with FIN 5831.   May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours with consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3891 , FIN 3893 , application and consent of the instructor. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FIN 4862 - Financial Management II (3)

    Application of the theories and tools of financial decision making and control to case problems and business problem simulations. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3861  and Admission to the B.S.B.A. program. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FIN 4880 - Bank Management (3)

    Study and analysis of the problems of management of commercial banks with an emphasis on investment and loan portfolios. This course is co-listed with FIN 5880.  Prerequisite(s): FIN 3881  or concurrently and Admission to the B.S.B.A. program. Fall.


Flight Courses, Airplane

Aircraft user charges are based on flying time and vary with the type of aircraft. Advance deposits of $500 or more for each course are required. Contact the Department of Aviation or Chief Flight Instructor for current hourly flight fee rates. Additional federal financial aid may be received by students who incur documented costs for aviation flight training.

  
  • FLYA 1320 - Private Flight A (1)

    Increase student’s knowledge and experience to operate aircraft in solo flight and night conditions. Third class medical required before class begins. Approximately 20 flight hours required. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 1321 - Private Flight B (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience to operate an airplane on dual and solo cross-country flights. Third class medical required. Student should plan to fly approximately 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 1320 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 2313 - Instrument Flight A (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in maneuvering the aircraft solely by reference to the flight instruments. Includes the use of full and partial panel reference. The student should plan to fly approximately 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate. An additional fee is associated with this course. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 2314 - Instrument Flight B (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in IFR cross-country and emergency procedures. Student should plan to fly approximately 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 2313 . An additional fee is associated with this course. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3310 - Commercial Flight A (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in dual and solo cross country flying in both day and night conditions. Student should plan to fly approximately 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate. An additional fee is associated with this course. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3311 - Commercial Flight B (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in solo and cross country flying. Student should plan to fly approximately 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3310 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3312 - Commercial Flight C (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in solo cross country flying. Student should plan to fly approximately 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3311 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3315 - Commercial Flight D (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and the skill necessary to safely fly a complex aircraft. Student should plan to fly approximately 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 2314 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3316 - Commercial Flight E (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and provide the skill necessary to safely fly a complex aircraft. Additionally, the commercial flight maneuvers are introduced. Student should plan to fly approximately 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3315 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3317 - Commercial Flight F (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and provide the aeronautical skill necessary for the issuance of the Commercial Pilot Certificate. Student should plan to fly approximately 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3316 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3330 - Multi-Engine Certificate (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills for multi-engine pilot certification. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 2314 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3360 - Flight Instructor Lab - Airplane (1)

    During this course, the student will learn the analysis and performance of all the maneuvers required for private and commercial pilot certification from the right seat of the training aircraft. In addition the student will acquire the instructional knowledge of the elements of each of the maneuvers and procedures including the recognition, analysis, and correction of common student errors. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FLYA 3362 - Flight Instructor - Instrument (1)

    Instruction, flight training, and practice teaching to obtain the aeronautical skills and knowledge necessary for Flight Instructor, Instrument certificate. Prerequisite(s): AVIA 3360 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FLYA 3364 - Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine (1)

    Instruction, flight training and practice teaching to obtain the aeronautical skills and knowledge necessary for the Multi-Engine add-on to the Flight Instructor certificate. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3330  and AVIA 3360 . An additional fee is associated with this course.

  
  • FLYA 3415 - Commercial Flight D Multiengine (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills to safely operate a multiengine aircraft. This course will prepare the student for the addition of a multi-engine class onto their Private Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3312 . Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3416 - Commercial Flight E Multiengine (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills for a high performance endorsement. Both IFR and VFR cross-countries will be performed. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3415 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3417 - Commercial Flight F Multiengine (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills to pass the Commercial Pilot AMEL Practical Test. FA, SP, SU. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3416 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FLYA 3430 - Single Engine Add-On (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills for single-engine addition to an existing commercial pilot certificate. Prerequisite(s): Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot Certificate. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.


Food

  
  • FOOD 2320 - Sanitation and Safety (1)

    Sanitation and Safety procedures, ServSafe Certification, and Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification.

  
  • FOOD 2322 - Food Preparation (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Apply the properties, food science and preparation of grains, fruits, vegetables, milk products, protein foods, fats, sugar products, and flour mixtures through laboratory experiences. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in CHEM 1104 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • FOOD 3332 - Quantity Food Production and Service (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Principles and standard methods of quality food production, menus, and service in institutions and their application in work experience. Laboratory involves planning and preparing catered events and working at outside foodservices sites. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FOOD 2320  and FOOD 2322 . Fall, Spring.

    This is a sustainability course.
 

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