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ARTD 391 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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ARTD 433 - Web Design II
Continues Web Design I through directed and individual study through application of industry standard concepts, techniques and methods. Meets six hours each week. Prerequisite: ARTD 333 3 credits
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ARTD 434 - Digital Imaging II
Continues Digital Imaging I through directed and individual study through application of industry standard concepts, techniques and methods. Meets six hours each week. Prerequisite: ARTD 334 3 credits
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ARTD 435 - Digital Media Studio
A digital studio course which explores technical and aesthetic problems of integrating digital media, including digital imaging and graphics, web and interactive applications and time-based media. Students will focus on their creative research interests and concepts as they relate to design, and art and culture; to include individual and group projects, critique, and discussion. Prerequisite: ARTD 231 and two ARTD 300 level courses 3 credits
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ARTD 437 - Interface Design II
Continues Interface Design I through directed and individual study through applications of industry standard concepts, techniques and methods. Meets six hours each week. Prerequisite: ARTD 337 3 credits
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ARTD 438 - Digital Video Design II
Continues Digital Video Design I through directed and individual study through application of industry standard concepts, techniques and methods. Meets six hours each week. Prerequisite: ARTD 338 3 credits
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ARTD 443 - Digital Illustration II
Continues Digitial Illustration I through directed study and application of advanced digital illustration concepts, techniques and materials. Prerequisite: ARTD 335 3 credits
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ARTD 445 - Graphic Design III
Advanced studies in graphic design through directed and individual projects; application of industry standard concepts, techniques and methods. Meets six hours each week. Prerequisite: ARTD 331 3 credits
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ARTD 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-9 credits
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ARTD 492 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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ARTD 591 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-9 credits
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ARTD 592 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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Art Education |
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ARTE 310 - K-8 Art Methods
In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 art; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 art; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 art; and to apply these knowledge, skills and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. 1-2 credits
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ARTE 414 - K-12 Art Methods
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-12 art; the ability to design, deliver and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-12 art; the ability to assess student learning in K-12 art; and to apply this knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. 3 credits
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ARTE 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-9 credits
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ARTE 798 - Thesis
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee. 3-6 credits
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Art History |
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ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation
Explores the nature of art in various aesthetic, formal, and psychological dimensions, involving analysis of art objects for understanding, enjoyment, and life enhancement. 3 credits
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ARTH 211 - History of World Art I
Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development of the role of visual arts including crafts, drawing, painting, sculptures and architecture, in the historical and cultural development of world civilizations from prehistory through the 14th century. 3 credits
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ARTH 212 - History of World Art II
Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development. The role of visual art; including crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture, and architecture; in the historical and cultural development of world civilization from the renaissance through the 20th century. 3 credits
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ARTH 250 - Art and Ethics
This course will examine the intersection of art and ethics. Using visual expression as a primary vehicle, this course will explore the communication and development of values throughout different historical and cultural periods. A perspective of the changing, relationship between art and ethics will be demonstrated through a variety of aesthetic examples. 3 credits
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ARTH 291 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1 - 4 credits
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ARTH 292 - Topics
A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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ARTH 311 - History of World Art III
Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development of the role of visual arts, including crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture and architecture, in the historical and cultural development of world civilization from the 20th century to the present. 3 credits
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ARTH 312 - History of Graphic Design
Art and design in the historical and contextual development of the role of graphic arts, including typography, advertising design, and multimedia design, in the historical and cultural development of world civilization from prehistory to the present. 3 credits
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ARTH 391 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1 - 3 credits
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ARTH 392 - Topics
A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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ARTH 416 - Art Theory & Criticism
This course is an introduction to the significant themes and issues in contemporary theory and criticism as they impact the ways in which art is produced, viewed, and written about today. The course will provide students with the practical knowledge and skills to comprehend and critically evaluate the vast body of theory and criticism currently being written on the arts and to critically examine their own experience and perspectives on art education and the practice of art. 3 credits
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ARTH 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-9 credits
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ARTH 492 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-6 credits
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ARTH 591 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-9 credits
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ARTH 592 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-6 credits
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ARTH 712 - Art in the Modern World
A directed studies program in modern art from the French Revolution to the present. Contributions of Old Masters, contemporary artists, contemporary architecture, sculpture, painting and the minor arts are studied in terms of their effect on today’s world. 1-3 credits
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Art Management |
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ARTM 391 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1 - 3 credits
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ARTM 450 - Introduction to Arts Management
The course covers the latest thinking and trends in managing arts organizations, focusing on real-life situations faced by arts organizations, artistic directors and managers. Topics covered include exploration of career opportunities in arts management, marketing the arts, budgeting and financial management, board relations, long range planning, and the entrepreneurial for-profit arts industry. Students will work on one project within a School of Fine Arts unit (theater, art, music), and complete a research paper on an arts management topic. 3 credits
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ARTM 492 - Topics
A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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ARTM 550 - Introduction to Arts Management
The course covers the latest thinking and trends in managing arts organizations, focusing on real-life situations faced by arts organizations, artistic directors and managers. Topics covered include exploration of career opportunities in arts management, marketing the arts, budgeting and financial management, board relations, long range planning, and the entrepreneurial for-profit arts industry. Students will work on one project within a School of Fine Arts unit (theater, art, music), and complete a research paper on an arts management topic. 3 credits
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ARTM 592 - Topics
A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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AT 164 - Introduction to Athletic Training
A basic introductory course designed to acquaint students interested in athletic training with all aspects of the profession. 2 credits
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Banking and Financial Services |
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BFS 710 - Banking and Financial Markets
This course provides an overview of the domestic and international financial system and the role money plays in this system. The course will cover the determination and behavior of interest rates; the structure, performance, and conduct of the financial institutions; management of financial institutions; the operation of central banking as it is concerned with the money supply process and the tools, formulation, and conduct of monetary policy in a global context. 3 credits
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BFS 715 - Communication and Team Dynamics
This course takes a deeper look at organizational behavior with the goals of understanding and developing personal introspection skills; developing organizational behavior capabilities; developing better interpersonal skills to improve communication, motivation and conflict resolution skills; and enhancing skills to maximize leadership potential. 3 credits
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BFS 720 - Wealth Management and Planning
Wealth management and planning provides students with an understanding of wealth management and insurance, instruments for creating and managing capital accumulation, tools for retirement planning, basics of taxes and estate planning. Prerequisite: ACCT 610 or equivalent, BADM 620 or equivalent 3 credits
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BFS 725 - Marketing of Financial Services
Marketing of financial services is designed to deliver proven practices and concepts used by management to develop, deploy, and profit from sales and marketing strategies. The course provides theory and case studies for sales plans, product development, marketing communications, and emerging trends. Prerequisite: BADM 680 or equivalent 3 credits
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BFS 730 - Regulation, Compliance and Examination Process
Banking around the world is a key element in the efficient function and growth of an economy. While those managing and operating banks are left to make many day to day decisions - depending on the country of origin banks are viewed and treated as a matter of public interest and regulated in a way reflecting their importance to the economy. This class will examine the fundamentals of bank regulation, compliance issues facing the industry and the intertwining of regulatory environment of global financial service providers. Prerequisite: ACCT 610 or equivalent, BADM 620 or equivalent 3 credits
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BFS 735 - Applied Econometrics
Applied econometrics is a course designed to give the student a working knowledge of econometrics. The applied econometrics will cover the following subjects: Simple and multiple regression, statistical inference, dummy variables, and forecasting. Also covered are the problems and pitfalls in estimation if the assumptions of the CLRM are violated, this includes multi-collinearity, heteroschedasticity, serial/auto correlation, and model misspecification. Lastly, the course will cover various topics in time series analysis. Prerequisite: BADM 620 or equivalent 3 credits
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BFS 740 - Asset, Liability and Risk Management
Asset and liability management is the process of using a set of tools to ensure that value is created for constituencies and risks are managed within reason. Risk management is the identification and administration of risk in an enterprise. This course also emphasizes the executive analysis and assessment of organizations’ security vulnerability. Using available analytical tools and synthesizing product innovations, the course will build models that identify, control and measure risk. The course is designed to prepare the manager for contingency planning and investigation in addition to systematic assessment of organizational risk. Prerequisite: ACCT 710 and BFS 735 3 credits
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BFS 750 - Credit Analysis
An advanced look at the credit analysis process in the financial services industry. This course will introduce a variety of principles and methodologies applicable to the analysis of financial statements. Specifically, the focus is on: the role of credit analysis in banking; deconstructing financial statements - income statement, balance sheet and cash flow; assessment of business and operating environment; understanding the quality of assets and valuation models; and cash flow modeling exercises. 3 credits
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BFS 765 - International Economics and Banking
International economics and banking covers the fundamentals of the balance of payments and its relationship to exchange rate and interest rate movements. Additionally the course covers the determination of income, employment and inflation in the global economy. The role and implications monetary policy and fiscal policy play out in the international setting is emphasized. A study of the financial management of an international firm involved in multicurrency transactions and the risk it entails will also be discussed. Prerequisite: BFS 710 and BFS 735 3 credits
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BFS 770 - Fiduciary and Trust Activities
This course covers the fiduciary relationship, including fiduciary and investment powers and duties; trust administration, receipts, payments and distributions; opening and closing an account, including alteration or termination of the trust; regulatory and compliance requirements; and, ethics in preparation for the national Certified Trust Advisor (CFTA) exam and certificate. 3 credits
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BFS 771 - Financial Planning
Covers personal finance, including meeting long-term goals and objectives through effective accumulation and distribution of wealth; life, disability, liability and long-term care insurance; retirement and estate planning; and, ethics, in preparation for the national Certified Financial Trust Advisor (CFTA) exam and certificate. 3 credits
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BFS 772 - Investment Management
This course covers economics and markets; portfolio management, including the equity and debt markets; alternative investments; investment policy, client objectives and risk tolerance; performance management and evaluation, measuring return and risk, and establishing benchmarks; legal considerations; and, ethics in preparation for the national Certified Financial Trust Advisor (CFTA) exam and certificate. 3 credits
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BFS 773 - Tax Law and Tax Planning
This course covers an overview of current tax laws; individual income tax, including exclusions, deductions, net investment income, Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and the decedent’s final 1040; fiduciary income tax, including trust and estates as taxable entities, basis, gain and loss, income in respect of a decedent, and the effects of a distribution; income taxation of charitable entities, private foundations and split-interest trusts; federal estate and gift taxation, valuations, the marital deduction and tax liability; generation-skipping transfer tax, including computation and liability; effective planning for marital trust, Generation Skipping Tax (GST), retirement benefits and the closely-held business; and, ethics in preparation for the national Certified Financial Trust Advisor (CFTA) exam and certificate. 3 credits
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BFS 775 - Lending
This course is set to take students through the various categories of lending - consumer, commercial, real estate and government sponsored - leading them through the fundamentals of the lending process. The second part of this class will expand on the details of making loans. It will include a comprehensive study and analysis of financial statements and a thorough review of cash flow analysis and discussions on structuring loans, including an overview of syndications and participations. Prerequisite: ACCT 710 3 credits
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BFS 785 - Capstone: Strategic Management
This capstone course is designed to develop and solid understanding of strategy formation, implementation, and evaluation for firms in the financial services industry. The course integrates perspectives from all aspects of business into theoretical understanding and practical application of strategic management, with particular focus on the broad financial services industry. Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the master’s program. 3 credits
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BFS 791 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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Business Administration |
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BADM 101 - Survey of Business
This course is an introduction to the basic business disciplines and the organization and management of the American enterprise system. It also introduces students to the necessary college level skills of critical thinking, effective communication and cooperative and effective learning. 3 credits
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BADM 102 - Professional Development and Planning
This course is a comprehensive approach to professional development. It incorporates self-assessment, self-awareness, professional exploration, goal setting, and self-marketing techniques. This course is designed to increase awareness of the professional decision making process, expand understanding of the relationship between undergraduate education, graduate and professional schools, self-employment, and the world of work. The course also includes practical skill-building activities designed to assist students to prepare for post-graduation success including resume writing, interviewing, career research and networking. 1 credit
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BADM 192 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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BADM 220 - Business Statistics
This course introduces students to basic statistical methods. Topics, with computer applications, include: descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, sampling, estimation and index numbers with emphasis on applications in business and economics. Prerequisite: MATH 114 , MATH 115 , MATH 120 , MATH 121 , MATH 123 or MATH 125 3 credits
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BADM 244 - Business Communications
Study and practical application of the principles and psychology of effective writing. The course will include hands-on experience in a variety of relevant communication formats and technologies. Major emphasis will be on written communication. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 3 credits
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BADM 280 - Personal Finance
This course is a survey of individual investment opportunities. Topics include common and preferred stocks and corporate bonds, auto, life, and health insurance, home ownership, and will and estate planning. 3 credits
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BADM 284 - Career Planning
Making a more effective transition from college life to a career in the private, public, or non-profit sectors. Placement procedures, including interviewing and preparation of placement files, resumes, and correspondence, will be addressed. Grade assigned S/U. 1 credit
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BADM 291 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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BADM 292 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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BADM 294 - Internship
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in field experience courses. Grade assigned S/U. 1-12 credits
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BADM 310 - Business Finance
Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markets hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 211 3 credits
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BADM 312 - Introduction to Banking
This course provides the students with background in the context, structure and operation of banks as profit-making enterprises; deposit products and services, opening accounts; check processing and other payment systems; specialized services such as investments, insurance, cash management such as investments, insurance, cash management and global banking; fiduciary role of banks in crime; developing fee-based services; electronic payments systems such as debit cards, Check 21, and the Internet; and customer service, cross- selling and referrals, and building customer relationships. 3 credits
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BADM 334 - Small Business Management
This course applies business policies and procedures to the small business environment. As such, it is designed for students contemplating management or ownership of a small business. Topics include the nature of the entrepreneur, financing and ownership options, marketing, government regulations, taxation, inventory control and other relevant business functions. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 336 - Entrepreneurship I
This course is an introduction to the concepts, terminology, and process of new venture creation, operations and growth, as well as the introduction of entrepreneurial management practices into existing businesses. This course will assist in the identification of entrepreneurial opportunities and strategies and the role of personal factors (including creativity). Legal, ethical, and social responsibilities are emphasized. 3 credits
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BADM 339 - Sustainability in Business
This integrative course introduces students to issues related to sustainable new venture creation. It includes topics such as the importance of innovation and creativity in opportunity recognition and the design of sustainable business models, industry/market analysis, resource acquisition and disposition, assessing a venture’s financial strength, and ethical legal issues. Students will learn the entrepreneurial process while acknowledging multiple stakeholders and addressing social, economic and environmental concerns. 3 credits
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BADM 341 - Non-Traditional Bank Product and Services
This course focuses on introducing students to the broad array of finance-related activities that became available to financial holding companies through the passage of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in 1999.These non-traditional bank products and services include, but are not limited to: trust services, insurance products, home mortgage, securities underwriting, brokerage, and electronic banking. The student will learn the importance of these non-traditional products in contributing to the financial holding companies overall financial condition and contributing to its ability to attract and retain customers by being able to satisfy a wide-range of financial product and services needs of its customers. Prerequisite: BADM 312 3 credits
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BADM 350 - Legal Environment of Business
This is a study of legal topics as they apply to the business environment. Topics include an introduction to the law, the U.S. Court system, legal process, government regulation, and criminal, tort, and contract issues. 3 credits
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BADM 351 - Business Law
This course involves a thorough study of the law of contracts, sales, product liability, agency, corporations and other selected topics. Prerequisite: BADM 350 3 credits
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BADM 353 - Regulation and Compliance
This course focuses on the regulatory environment for banks and financial institutions, with particular emphasis on compliance and reporting requirements for the community commercial banker. Prerequisite:
BADM 350 3 credits
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BADM 360 - Organization and Management
This course is a study of management, including the planning, direction, controlling and coordinating of the various activities involved in operating a business enterprise. 3 credits
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BADM 362 - Supervisory Management
Basic techniques: the role of the supervisor, understanding human behavior, developing good human relations. Effective communication, planning and organizing work, decision making and discipline. For supervisors and potential supervisors. 3 credits
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BADM 370 - Marketing
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. Topics include marketing and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distributions and promotion decisions, marketing distributions and promotion decisions, marketing both consumer and industrial goods. Prerequisite: ECON 201 3 credits
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BADM 372 - Advertising
This course is a survey of advertising principles including advertising terminology, communication processes, advertising agencies, media, and ad copy and layout elements. Prerequisite: BADM 370 3 credits
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BADM 378 - Marketing for E-Commerce
Considers the theories and processes that guide the marketing of goods and services electronically. Some of the course topics include the development of a web presence, cyber laws, and reaching the intended market segment. Prerequisite: BADM 370 3 credits
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BADM 379 - Logistics
This course focuses on the movement of goods, with emphasis upon freight forwarding, analyzing and selecting the optimal mode of transportation. The importance of proper documentation, financing, boycotts, embargoes, trade groups and other consortia are covered. 3 credits
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BADM 391 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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BADM 392 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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BADM 402 - Bank Safety and Soundness
The annual Safety and Soundness examination is the most comprehensive regulatory examination to which every federally insured financial institution is subject. Examiners intensely review six subjects with the acronym CAMELS - Capital adequacy, Asset quality, Management, Earnings, Liquidity and Sensitivity to market Earnings, Liquidity and Sensitivity to market is also assigned - and the operational flexibility of the bank and perhaps the longevity of bank senior management are on the line. This course explores each of the six categories in considerable depth, making clear why they are of such critical importance and how the bank examiners perform their assessments. It also demonstrates the potential tradeoffs that bank management must wrestle with between CAMELS categories’ grades. 3 credits
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BADM 403 - Integrated Marketing Communications
This course is a survey of integrated marketing communications principles including advertising, public relations, media relations, promotions, communication processes, media, and ad copy and layout elements. Prerequisite: BADM 370 3 credits
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BADM 404 - Not-For-Profit Marketing
This course reflects the increasing importance of marketing in the not-for-profit sector. It discusses marketing needs and approaches in the sector and the value of its services. This course will also encourage students to consider how concepts of marketing are developed and used in concepts of marketing are developed and used in a range of not-for-profit organizations, other political, religious and social agencies. Coursework emphasizes the skills and techniques used to develop innovative marketing plans that promote interest in the products, services and people that comprise these organizations. Prerequisite: BADM 370 3 credits
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BADM 406 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs
Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems. 3 credits
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BADM 410 - Asset and Liability Management
Presents the processes of acquiring and investing bank funds to maximize return and economic value of equity, while controlling for financial risks. Emphasizes the importance of balancing the maximization of profitability/ shareholder wealth with credit, liquidity, and market risks. Prerequisite: ACCT 211 , BADM 310 3 credits
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BADM 411 - Investments
This course is a thorough study of the equity market including fundamental valuation techniques, asset allocation, the efficient markets hypothesis and its implications, portfolio theory, risk and return, the primary and secondary market mechanisms, security market indicators, and international investing. An overview of the bond market including bond valuation, duration, and bond portfolio management, and an introduction to options, futures, and forward contracts are provided. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored. Prerequisite: BADM 310 3 credits
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BADM 413 - Advanced Corporate Finance
This course utilizes a combination of cases and theory in studying the investment, financing and dividend decisions of the firm. The emphasis is on long-term debt and equity financing as well as managing financial risk. Prerequisite: BADM 310 3 credits
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BADM 417 - Financial Statement Analysis
This course provides an introduction to the analysis of financial statements, to allow the analyst to understand the source of the information on the financial statement, to interpret that information and to use that information and interpretations to determine the performance, liquidity, stability, solvency, and capacity of the organization for which the statements are provide, to repay existing and proposed credit obligations. Prerequisite: ACCT 211 3 credits
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BADM 418 - Financial Futures and Options
This course is a study of futures, options and related derivative security markets. Theoretical analysis and practical issues and concerns are examined. Prerequisite: BADM 411 3 credits
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BADM 422 - Modern Banking Crises in America
From wildcat banking to the establishment of the Federal Reserve System; from consistent economic growth and development to the disaster of the Great Depression; from the introduction of federal deposit insurance to the failure of thousands of insured financial institutions in the 1980’s and 1990’s - this course investigates the history of 1990’s - this course investigates the history of with particular emphasis on recent history. A strong light will shine upon triumphs and tragedies, heroes and villains, regulatory achievements and regulatory blunders, economic growth and monetary policy mismanagement. The result: a colorful and fascinating review of economic and banking history that will demonstrate the fragile and incendiary balance between money, Prerequisite: BADM 312 3 credits
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BADM 424 - Operations Research
This course looks at quantitative tools and methods used in the decision making process of business organizations. Linear programming, decision making under uncertainty, simulation, inventory models, and queuing models will be studied. Prerequisite: BADM 220 or STAT 281 3 credits
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BADM 431 - Risk Analysis and Insurance
This course is a study of the management of non-speculative risks and the management devices available for dealing with them. Emphasis is place on insurance as a tool for managing risks by individuals and businesses. 3 credits
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BADM 432 - Customer Relationship Management
This course is designed to develop a student’s knowledge and understanding of the different strategies that are employed to successfully meet the needs of customers. It examines the Market-Driven Strategy approach to business development which first identifies the customer’s needs and wants and then fulfilling them through an efficient, total company and management supported effort. It develops the concepts of customer profiling, needs identification, cross-selling, partnering with fellow professionals and relationship management, all design to meet the complex and ever-changing needs a most valuable asset, a satisfied customer. 3 credits
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BADM 433 - Real Estate
This course is a study of real property interests including brokerage, law, financing, investments, appraisal, property development, property management and marketing. 3 credits
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BADM 434 - Consumer Lending and Credit Cards
This course will expose the student to the risk/return profiles of different types of consumer loans, consumer credit scoring, and the management of credit cards as an active asset of a commercial bank. Prerequisite: ACCT 211 , BADM 312 3 credits
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BADM 438 - Entrepreneurship II
This course focuses on the process of screening an opportunity, drafting a personal entrepreneurial strategy, and understanding the business plan writing process. Building the entrepreneurial team and the acquisition and management of financial resources are emphasized along with venture growth, harvest strategies, and valuation. 3 credits
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BADM 439 - Quality Management
Philosophy and methods for continuously improving performance at every level in an organization will be studied. It is designed specifically to improve customer service by improving the quality of products and/or services and increase productivity. 3 credits
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BADM 440 - International Financial Management
A study of the financial management of an international firm involved in multi-currency transactions. The financial manager in this environment must be aware of the causes and consequences to the international firm operating in the uncertain international atmosphere. Prerequisite: BADM 310 3 credits
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