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ADMN 400 - Introduction to Business
Credits:
4.00
This course will introduce students to business
organizations, the business disciplines and critical issues
in contemporary business. The priority will be in having
students develop strong intellectual foundations in
business, knowledge of core disciplines of business, and an
awareness of businesses' role in the economy and in the
larger society. The course will include once a week lectures
and also small group discussion sessions. The lectures will
be organized by the lead WSBE faculty person and include
visits and discussions with executives from New Hampshire
companies. Writing intensive.
ADMN 403 - Computing Essentials for Business
Credits:
1.00
Self-paced course covering the fundamental skills and
proficiency of general business software applications.
Topics will include word processing and spreadsheet
applications. Cr/F.
ADMN 410 - Management Information Systems
Credits:
4.00
This course provides an introduction to computer literacy,
basic computer hardware and software concepts, business
applications of information technology and computer ethics.
Hands-on exercises include spreadsheets, databases and web
pages. Prereq: ADMN 403.
ADMN 420 - Business Statistics
Credits:
4.00
Introductory coverage of statistical methods for managerial
decision-making: probability, descriptive and inferential
statistics, and regression. Quantitative techniques common
to many introductory statistics courses are covered, but the
emphasis is on understanding concepts such as uncertainty,
inferences from sample data, and model formulation, and on
utilizing these techniques as aids in decision-making.
No credit for students who have had ADM 430; BIOL 528;
EREC 525; HHS 540; MATH 644; PYSC 402; SOC 502.
Prereq: ADMN 403 and 410; MATH 420 or 424A.
ADMN 502 - Financial Accounting
Credits:
4.00
Fundamentals of financial accounting concepts and
procedures for analyzing economic events and the preparation
and use of financial statements. No credit for students who
have had ACFI 501 or ADMN 532.
ADMN 503 - Managerial Accounting
Credits:
4.00
The use of information by managers to (1) determine the cost
and profitability of the organization's products or
services; (2) plan, control, and evaluate routine
operations; and (3) make special non-routine decisions. The
demand for managerial accounting information is derived from
an integrated treatment of organizational objectives, an
orientation to customers, and a focus on activities as the
unit of analysis for measurement of cost, quality, and time.
No credit for students who have had ADMN 533. Prereq:
ADMN 502.
ADMN 601 - Introduction to Financial Management
Credits:
4.00
The investments, financing, and dividend decisions of the
firm in a global setting. Topics include capital budgeting,
designing and issuing securities, manager performance
evaluation, resolution of agency problems, and working
capital management. Open to WSBE majors only. Prereq:
ADMN 502; ECON 401.
ADMN 611 - Behavior in Organizations
Credits:
4.00
Behavioral science concepts applied to work settings. Focus
on understanding and analyzing individual beliefs, values,
goals, perceptions, motivation, commitment, and decision
making; group structures and processes (interpersonal
skills, communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and
team work); organizational control systems (rewards, task
design, performance appraisal); outcomes (satisfaction and
development of the person as well as the organization); and
organizational change. Open to WSBE majors only. No credit
for students who have had MGT 580. Prereq: ADMN 400;
ADMN 410; ADMN 503. Writing intensive.
ADMN 640 - Quantitative Decision Making
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to the use of quantitative tools in the
decision-making process of an organization. Planning and
operational problems in the manufacturing and services
sectors are emphasized. Topics include forecasting, capacity
planning, optimization, project scheduling, simulation and
risk analysis, quality, inventory management, and waiting
lines. Open to WSBE majors only. Prereq: ADMN 420; ADMN 503.
ADMN 651 - Marketing
Credits:
4.00
Covers marketing as the process of planning and developing
goods and services to satisfy the needs of target customers:
consumers, other businesses, institutions. Focus on how
marketing contributes to the firm's goals through product
planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution policies.
Open to WSBE majors only. No credit for students who have
had MKTG 550 or HMGT 600. Prereq: ADMN 400; ECON 401.
ADMN 685 - Study Abroad
Credits:
1.00 to 16.00
Open to students studying abroad in the discipline as
approved by the department chair and Undergraduate
Programs Office. Cr/F.
ADMN 686 - Study Abroad
Credits:
1.00 to 16.00
Open to students studying abroad in the discipline as
approved by the department chair and Undergraduate
Programs Office. Cr/F.
ADMN 695 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 12.00
Individual research projects that are student designed.
Initial sponsorship of a business administration faculty
member must be obtained, and approval of WSBE Undergraduate
Programs Office and department chair. For juniors and
seniors in high standing.
ADMN 695W - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 12.00
See description for ADMN 695. Writing intensive.
ADMN 696 - Supervised Student Teaching Experience
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Participants are expected to perform such functions as
leading discussion groups, assisting faculty in
undergraduate courses that they have successfully completed
or working as peer advisers in the advising center.
Enrollment is limited to juniors and seniors who have
above-average G.P.A.s. Reflective final paper is required.
Prereq: permission of instructor, department chair, and
director of undergraduate programs. No more than four
credits may be earned as a teaching assistant in any one
course. Cr/F.
ADMN 703 - Strategic Management: Decision Making
Credits:
4.00
Capstone course: Problem-solving, decision-making, and
strategic thinking relative to managerial, economic,
ethical, legal, political, social, and technological aspects
of an organization's environment. Integrates the functional
discipline skills within the role of the general manager as
leader and chief strategist, organizational builder and
doer. Case discussion and analysis, industry and competitive
analysis, environmental scanning, industry simulation,
strategic audit, stakeholder analysis, values, ethics and
social issues management within the public policy process
are important course components. Open to WSBE majors only.
Prereq: ADMN 601; ADMN 611; ADMN 640; ADMN 651 and senior
standing.
ADMN 795 - Internship
Credits:
1.00 to 16.00
On-the-job skill development through fieldwork in an
organization (business, industry, health, public service,
etc.). Normally, supervision is provided by a qualified
individual in the organization, with frequent consultation
by a faculty sponsor. Written report required. Internships
may be part or full time, with course credits assigned
accordingly. May not be used as a Group C elective.
Prereq: permission of instructor, department chair,
and director of undergraduate programs. Cr/F.
ADMN 798 - Topics
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Special topics; may be repeated. Prereq: permission.
ADMN 798W - Topics
Credits:
1.00 or 4.00
See description for ADMN 798. Writing intensive.
ADMN 799 - Honors Thesis/Project
Credits:
4.00 to 8.00
Supervised research leading to the completion of an honors
thesis or project; required for graduation from the honors
program in administration. Prereq: permission of director
of undergraduate programs and department chair.
Writing intensive.