Course Descriptions
BADM 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
Prerequisite: MATH 104
Required of all business administration sophomores.
A study of the origins of capitalism and the development of economic institutions;
an introduction to economic principles, including an analysis of the
determination of national income and its fluctuations, and an introduction to
money, banking, and government finance. (May be taken after BADM 202.)
BADM 202 Principles of Microeconomics
Prerequisite: MATH 104
Required of all business administration sophomores.
A study of value and price, including factors affecting short- and long-run
adjustments of the individual firm with respect to prices, costs, and levels of
production; value and price determination; market adjustments in competition
and monopoly; distribution of income; international economics; and current
economic problems. (May be taken before BADM 201.)
BADM 205 Business Statistics I
Prerequisite: MATH 104
Required of all business administration sophomores.
This course introduces the student to the concepts and techniques necessary<
to organize and analyze data. Topics covered in this course include data collection
and presentation, probability distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis
testing, analysis of variance, and simple regression analysis. Students will be
introduced to computer-based tools used in the analysis of statistical data.
BADM 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting
Required of all business administration sophomores.
Part one in a two-part series on introductory accounting concepts required
of all business administration sophomores. This course provides an introduction
to the basic theory and practice of financial accounting and reporting in
an ethical environment. The course focuses on the fundamental concepts, terminology,
and techniques for the preparation and interpretation of the corporate
financial statements: the balance sheet, the income statement, and the statement
of retained earnings.
BADM 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Prerequisite: BADM 211
Required of all business administration sophomores.
Part two of a two-part series on introductory accounting required of all
business administration sophomores. This course focuses on the interpretation
and use of accounting information for external and internal decision-making.
Topics include preparation and interpretation of the statement of cash flows;
financial statement analysis; an integrative annual report project involving the
study and interpretation of the corporate annual report; ethics; and the fundamental
concepts, terminology, and techniques necessary for the development
and use of reports for internal purposes such as cost analysis, budgeting, and
decision analysis.
BADM 216 Communications in Business
Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 102
Required of business administration sophomores.
A study of written and oral communication in organizations. Emphasis is
given to communication theory including communication flows and barriers, as
well as the psychology of communicating good, neutral, negative, and persuasive
messages. The course also covers career planning, delivering professional
presentations, electronic communications, and writing formal reports.
BADM 300 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of all business administration majors with a concentration in accounting.
This course includes a rigorous study of the theory and practice of financial
accounting. It focuses on the concepts underlying financial accounting, the preparation
of corporate financial statements utilizing generally accepted accounting
principles, and accounting ethics. Emphasis is on cash, receivables, inventories,
non-current and other assets, current liabilities, and the time value of money.
BADM 301 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Required of all business administration majors with a concentration in accounting.
This course is a continuation of BADM 300's rigorous study of financial accounting
and the preparation of corporate financial statements. Primary emphasis
is on non-current liabilities, equity, investments, and revenue accounting. Other
topics include the accounting for taxes, pensions, and leases, as well as current
accounting topics and ethics.
BADM 302 Managerial Accounting
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of all business administration majors with a concentration in accounting.
This course is a rigorous study of accounting in the manufacturing environment.
It focuses on how costs are accumulated and communicated inside the
organization. The course emphasizes how accounting information is used for
decision-making, planning, and control.
BADM 305 Legal & Ethical Environment of Business
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introduction to the legal system, with special emphasis on its relation
to business. Students will contend with federal and state regulations as well
as the common law to arrive at an understanding of the legality, ethics, and
social responsibility of business decisions. Topics include an introduction to
the judicial system, torts and product liability, administrative law and consumer
protection, agency and partnership, contracts, the Constitution, criminal law,
ethics, and fiduciary trust.
BADM 309 Marketing Principles
Prerequisite: BADM 202
Required of all business administration juniors.
Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the process
of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing activities within the
firm, external influences that affect the development of marketing strategy, and
basic analytical tools appropriate to marketing decision-making. International
and ethical issues in marketing are examined.
BADM 317 Computer Applications in Business
Required of business administration juniors.
The application of computer software to assist in analyzing common business
decisions, with an emphasis on advanced techniques in spreadsheet and
database development and design. Includes a major business project utilizing
presentation software and the Internet.
BADM 318 Commercial Law
Prerequisite: BADM 305
Required of business administration majors with a concentration in accounting.
A detailed examination of commercial law topics including sales, commercial
paper, secured transactions, bulk transfers, and bankruptcy.
BADM 320 International Business
This course focuses on decisions in international business operations for
small and large firms. Of particular interest are international business climate/
culture, foreign exchange rates, international trade, overseas direct investment,
and operations management. Students will incorporate case studies dealing with
aspects of international business.
BADM 321 Business Finance
Prerequisite: BADM 211
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introductory course combining both a description of the structure of
business financing and a study of financial principles and practices, with special
emphasis on their relation to managerial planning and control.
BADM 322 Business Finance Cases and Applications
Prerequisite: BADM 321
This course considers problems arising in the financial management of operations
of nonfinancial firms. Emphasis is on the role of the finance executive in a
business. Case analysis is employed to integrate theory with decision making.
BADM 326 Principles of Real Estate
This course provides a personal and professional perspective of the legal,
financial, and ethical rights and obligations of all parties in a real estate transaction.
Topics include organizing, functioning, financing, marketing, brokering,
appraising, and managing of real estate transactions.
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Required of business administration juniors.
A study of the fundamental concepts of management and organizational
behavior. Emphasis is placed on the study of human behavior, attitudes, and
performance in organizations, and on the development of positive interpersonal
relations. A major focus is on the managerial roles of leader and decision maker necessary for effective planning, organizing, influencing, and control of
the organization. The dynamics and links among individuals, groups, and the
national and international environment are analyzed to highlight the determinants
of organizational effectiveness.
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations
Prerequisites: Junior standing: Completion of PSYC 371 or BADM 338
Using a case approach as well as a significant experiential component, this
course involves the application of leadership theory and practice covered in this
class and in other classes in the interdisciplinary minor in Leadership Studies.
The course draws from cases in business and other organizations to focus the
student's learning in both individual and team projects. Issues of motivation,
persuasion, ethics, power, diversity, teams, etc. will all be explored. Guest
speakers/leaders will also be an important component of the course.
BADM 402 Advanced Accounting
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 301
This course focuses on accounting and reporting issues in specialized organizations
such as consolidated entities, governmental bodies, and not-for-profit
organizations. Topics include the specific accounting rules and techniques that
apply within each of these areas.
BADM 404 Investments
Prerequisite: BADM 321
A survey course that introduces different types of securities, markets, transaction
costs, security regulations, and taxes. The basic techniques for analyzing
the potential returns and risks of individual securities and for combining them
efficiently into portfolios are also studied.
BADM 405 Marketing Management
Prerequisite: BADM 309
A study of marketing planning and decision-making from the point of view
of the marketing manager in a changing economic, social, and legal environment.
Basic concepts and methods of analysis used in formulating product,
distribution, promotion, and pricing strategy are studied.
BADM 407 Money and Banking
Prerequisite: BADM 201
The nature and functions of money, the various monetary standards, the
development of our monetary system, the factors affecting the value of money,
methods and objectives of money and credit control, international exchange,
and analysis of recent developments in money and credit.
BADM 409 Human Resource Management
A contemporary course in the management of personnel as a resource concentrating
on the historical, legal, social, economic, and ethical framework of
labor relations with a focus on forecasting, planning, staffing, compensating,
developing a career, labor relations, performance management, and control and
evaluation of human resources.
BADM 410 Production & Operations Management
Prerequisites: BADM 202, BADM 205, BADM 212, and BADM 338
Required of all business administration seniors.
Analysis of the production function as the planning, organizing, directing,
and controlling of the required activities and resources necessary to produce
products and services. Managerial problems in the areas of plant design and
location, production standards, operations planning and control, product development,
materials handling, and inventory control are discussed.
BADM 413 International Marketing
Prerequisite: BADM 309
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and decision
areas facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis rests on the value of
cross-cultural understanding and the need for careful adaptation of marketing
efforts.
BADM 414 Consumer Behavior
Prerequisite: BADM 309
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing models
useful to managers in understanding consumers in the domestic and global
marketplaces.
BADM 415 Relationship Marketing
This course helps students understand and develop the basic persuasive skills
which are important to people in all walks of life. Assignments are designed
to help students improve their skills in communicating effectively, establishing
relationships, solving problems, and leading and persuading others.
BADM 416 Auditing and Assurance Services
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BADM 427
Required of all business administration majors with a concentration in accounting.
The study of the basic concepts of auditing including ethics, risk analysis,
evaluation of controls, evidence-gathering, the effects of Sarbanes-Oxley, and
reporting as applicable to financial statement, compliance, and operational audits.
Professional auditing standards will be utilized throughout the course.
BADM 417 Management Information Systems
Prerequisite: CSCI 110 or permission of instructor
Information systems (IS) support the overall strategy of an organization in many ways. This course reviews the issues associated with managing and improving the IS function within an organization, including using IS to support decision making, manage the firm’s assets, and develop and support customers. Additional topics include the critical role of IS in an organization’s strategic plan, security issues, and the harnessing of technological advances for organizational growth.
BADM 419 Federal Taxation
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of all business administration majors with a concentration in accounting.
Open to all business administration majors.
This course provides a study of the basic principles of federal income tax
law applicable to individuals and sole proprietors. Emphasis is given to research,
compliance, and tax planning. Topics include an understanding of tax
legislation as well as discussions on inclusions, deductions, exclusions, credits,
gift and estate tax, and property transactions, with a limited emphasis on other
tax entities.
BADM 420 Management of Change
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences to develop
strategies for achieving effective change within organizations. Implementation
of these strategies to achieve more effective organizations is the core of this
course. Topics include team building, process consultation, confrontation and
the management of conflict, and techno-structural change.
BADM 422 Strategic Management
Prerequisites: BADM 201, BADM 202, BADM 211, BADM 212, BADM
309, BADM 321, BADM 338
Required of all business administration seniors.
A capstone course designed to give the student practice in integrating the
numerous theory courses in all phases of business management. The student
develops problem-solving and decision-making skills by assuming the role of
top management in a simulated company and through the study of actual business
cases.
BADM 425 Small Business Management
Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing in business administration
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of success or
failure, small business management tools, and sources of financing. Student teams
will prepare business plans for the start-up of a business. In some instances,
the teams will work with local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The
course is supported by a multi-media business planning system.
BADM 427 Accounting Information Systems
Prerequisites or co-requisites: BADM 300 and BADM 302.
Required of business administration majors with a concentration in accounting.
This course reviews the core concepts of accounting information systems
that support and enable business processes. The course reviews the accountant's
role in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining an accounting
information system. Topics include software, hardware, security issues, systems
documentation, and systems development, as well as privacy issues and ehical
concerns. New topics are introduced each semester to reflect technological
changes in the marketplace. Students will utilize specialized software to support
the accounting functions and be able to evaluate various software packages.
BADM 430-435 Seminar in Business Administration
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing in business administration
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional ability and
background with the opportunity to explore a variety of advanced, business oriented,
analytical techniques. Specified topics covered within these courses
will be offered at the discretion of the instructor and under the supervision of
the department head.
BADM 450 Internship
Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Standing
Open to senior business administration majors.
This course gives senior students real-world work experience to complement
the classroom education they have already received. Interns will learn about
the variety of issues faced by today's firms and their managers, the kinds of
information firms collect and use, and the development of solutions for business
problems. Interns will spend ten to twelve hours each week working alongside
a senior-level manager in a Charleston-area business.
Student Internship Guidelines
Host Internship Guidelines
BADM 490 Independent Study
Prerequisite: Senior standing with at least a 3.0 academic average. Approvals
for enrollment during preregistration from sponsoring professor and department
head are required.
This course may be taken by seniors desiring to engage in a scholarly research
project of mutual interest to the student and the faculty member who directs the
study. The project should culminate in a formal student research paper.
Independent Study Request for Approval