ECONOMICS
Ec-100: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - Topics include supply and demand, industrial organizations and market structure, money and credit, the banking system, public finance, Keynesian and supply-side economic models, international trade economics. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ec-102: MICROECONOMICS - Introduction to the theory of national income, employment, and the price level. Topics also include money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade and finance. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ec-201: MACROECONOMICS - Introduction to the basic characteristics of individual markets such as the mechanics of supply and demand, elasticity, consumer demand, pricing, production, and the theory of compensation. Prerequisite: Ec-102.Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
LOGISTICS
Lo-301: BUSINESS LOGISTICS - An introduction to the field of business logistics and its various components such as materials management, physical distribution, traffic management, warehousing, purchasing, inventory management, outsourcing, and logistics organization; an exposure to current trends and developments in logistics management. The course will serve as a base for upper level logistics courses. Prerequisite: Ma-101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Lo-313: INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION - Theory and case analysis pertaining to intermodal transportation with coverage of road, rail, air and water modes of transportation, bridge and double stack services, terminal operations and management, intermodal technology and infrastructure, and the structural and strategic changes caused by the evolution of intermodality. Prerequisite: Ma-101 or Ym-222 and any one course in economics (Ec-101 or Ec-201). Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Lo-332: MATERIALS MANAGEMENT - Study of inventory management, including consideration of automated information and smart-buying techniques; distribution centers, warehousing, plant location, including optimization techniques and transport mode considerations. Prerequisite: Lo-301. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Lo-400: CO-OP EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN IBL - See Cooperative Education course listings.
Lo-411: LOGISTICS INFORMATION SYSTEM - Introduction to the application of information technology in logistics organizations, roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems based on current and future technology. Includes using computer packages to solve logistics and transportation problems, and study of logistics related technologies including electronic data interchange, electronic order exchange, and electronic identification systems. Prerequisites: Lo-301 and Ms-253. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Lo-421: GLOBAL PURCHASING AND NEGOTIATIONS - Acquisition of necessary goods, materials and services in exchange for funds or other remuneration. Locating qualified vendors, seeking alternative sources, and negotiating favorable terms are considered. Emphasis is placed on contemporary and emerging strategic considerations such as partnering with suppliers to design, develop and service product lines, and establishment of long-term prime vendor contracts. Prerequisite: Lo-301. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Lo-422: INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS - A study of the various components of international logistics system such as import/export procedures and documentation, international commercial and payment terms, world shipping markets, air and ocean freight management, third party logistics service providers, and cargo and financial risk management issues. Prerequisite: Lo-313 and Ma-403. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Lo-432: STRATEGIC SUPPLYCHAIN MANAGEMENT - The study of inter-firm logistics integration. Includes study of how planning, sourcing, production, order management, distribution, administration, and customer relations can be strategically harnessed to leverage strategic competitive advantage across multiple companies. Includes integrated supply chain metrics and performance measurement. The case method will be used to provide experience in integrating material from this and prior courses in the International Business and Logistics program. Prerequisites: Lo-301, Lo-313, Lo-332, Lo-411, and Ms-253. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
MANAGEMENT
Ma-101: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - A foundation course that provides an overview of the fundamentals of business management. It includes a conceptual framework to the functions and challenges of management, the nature of contemporary business, current issues, and career opportunities. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ma-211: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - An introduction to the preparation, use, and analysis of the four basic financial statements with an emphasis placed on the study of various financial transactions. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ma-222: MARKETING MANAGEMENT - Focuses on the process of creating and fulfilling consumer and organizational needs through strategies involving the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services in a market economy. The interrelationship of planning and marketing is explored throughout the course. Prerequisite: Ma-101 or Ym-222 and any one course in economics (Ec-101 or Ec-201) or by permission of instructor.
Ma-242: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING - An introduction to management decision making involving such topics as: cost/volume relationships, budgets and variances, the allocation of costs, and job costing and process costing.Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ma-303: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - An introduction to the study of asset pricing, risk management, project evaluation, and debt and dividend policies. Prerequisite: Ma-211. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ma-312: PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - Building and managing world-class operations through Total Quality Management; designing, building, planning, and controlling Fast Response Organizations including demand management, process design, capacity strategy, facility location and layout, inventory management, performance measurement, and global enterprise integration. Prerequisite: Ma-101, Ms-253. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ma-342: INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Students examine the challenges in managing and motivating a multicultural work force in the globally interconnected economy. Topics such as legal, cross-cultural issues, motivation, job analysis, recruitment, staffing, performance appraisal and compensation systems are explored. Prerequisite: Ma-101 or Ym-222. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
MA-401: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR - This course introduces students to the processes and stakeholders that characterize and create the dynamics of contemporary organizational life. Topics such as organizational culture, conflict, group interaction, and structure are addressed from both a theoretical and "real world" perspective. Relevant case studies are considered to develop and broaden insight and analytical skills that are vital to manage, navigate, and lead organizations through change and growth. Prerequisite: Ma-101 and Lo-400, or by permission of instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ma-403: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - A survey introductory course to doing business globally. Course will focus on country differences, theories and issues in cross-border trade and investment, global monetary system and competing in the global marketplace, with special emphasis on entry strategies and modes. Prerequisite: Ma-101 or Ym-222 and any one course in economics (Ec-101 or Ec-201). Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ma-422: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW - The role of law in transnational commerce; traditional business law subjects (sales, commercial paper, etc.) as well as environmental subjects (trade regulations, employment, ethics, and others) are studied to assist managers in competing successfully in competitive global markets through development of skills to make judgments about the political and business risk of doing business internationally. Prerequisite: Ma-101, Ma-403. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ma-432: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING - This course focuses on the theory and practice of marketing across national borders with an emphasis on the development of appropriate marketing strategies applicable to foreign socioeconomic and cultural environments. Relevant case studies are analyzed. Prerequisites: Ma-222. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ma-442: INTERNATIONAL FINANCE - An introduction to: the international monetary system, the international banking system, and foreign exchange markets. A study of risk management and long-term capital management is included. Prerequisites: Ma-303 and Ma-403or Et-377 or consent of instructor. Rec.3, Cr. 3.
Ma-470: FREE ENTERPRISE SERVICE LEARNING - A community outreach program that aims to promote free enterprise and business principles while enhancing written and oral communication, leadership, self-discipline, and teamwork skills. Will provide hands-on learning experience for students in business and economics, and also opportunities to network with local and national business leaders. Cr. 1-4.
Ma-498 SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND LOGISTICS - A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics of international business and logistics not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by Department Chair is required. Cr. 1-3.