Focuses on the use of accounting information for better managerial decision making and creating value for organizations. Topics include product costing, cost allocation, incremental analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, and performance evaluation. Methods for learning include lectures, problem solving, case presentations and discussion.

Examines the influence of government and international factors on the business environment. Topics include business cycles, inflation and interest rates, the federal debt, monetary policy and international trade and finance.

Considers management science for decision makers. Topics include an introduction to modeling and decision analysis, an introduction to optimization and linear programming, modeling and solving linear programming problems in a spread sheet, sensitivity analysis and the simplex method, networks, integer linear programming, project management and decision analysis.

Critically analyzes and evaluates contemporary issues in corporate accounting and financial reporting, and develops implications of those issues for managers, investors, independent accountants, and policy makers. Focuses on the underlying accounting concepts and the motivations for and consequences of accounting and disclosure alternatives. Discusses research findings and legal implications where relevant. Covers generally accepted accounting principles for industrials, banks, and other organizations.

Covers the study of the legal environment of business. Subject matter includes an introduction to the American legal system, legal reasoning, contracts, agency, business organizations, and government regulation. Provides students with a basic understanding of the significant legal issues that confront managers and executives.

This course helps students develop the ability to effectively negotiate in a competitive business environment. It focuses on negotiation skill building in the areas of individual conflict management, team management, performance appraisal, corporate impression management and inter-organizational project management. The course will be taught largely through in-class simulations to provide opportunities for experiential learning. The simulations will also allow students to develop a personal style of negotiation by discovering what works best for them in different situations.

Speaking effectively is a craft. By giving brief presentations in each of the seven classes, students will learn all the basics, such as modulation and controlling speed. Additionally, the keys to good preparation and managing any degree of anxiety will be taught. Group critiques occur in a positive environment.

Social entrepreneurship is a rapidly developing and changing business field in which business and nonprofit leaders design, grow and lead mission-driven enterprises. Traditional lines between nonprofit enterprises, government and business are blurring. This introductory course will draw on guest speakers, case discussion, lecture and student presentations to explore the opportunities and challenges in this interdisciplinary new landscape. Students will be expected to develop a business plan for a social enterprise.