Courses

An introduction to financial accounting, involving its basic structure, the accounting cycles for service and merchandising enterprises, assets, liabilities, and accounting systems. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course has an emphasis on managerial accounting involved with corporations, control accounting, and decision making. Prerequisite: ACC 250. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course studies economic behavior at the individual level. Topics include decision-making processes of households and firms, supply and demand, elasticity, and marginal analysis. Market structure and public policy are examined to evaluate their impact on economic welfare and the allocation of scarce resources. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course offers a common sense approach to economics, covering basic economic laws and how they apply to our world and everyday life. The course focuses on the overall economy and economic theories that offer explanations for its fluctuations and changes. Also, the course is designed to give the student a sufficient grounding in the terminology, basic concepts, and issues of economics to stimulate interest in further study and provide background in business. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

In this course students learn to identify and apply effective management and leadership behaviors based on principles found in the Bible. This course will equip each student with skills in making biblically-informed choices in realistic business scenarios. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course develops essential math and computer skills necessary in today's market and business environment. Students will learn and practice the Microsoft Office suite application packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. They will build essential math skills that support upper division requirements and integrate with computer software applications. Students will take the examination and have the opportunity to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Analyst certification and digital badge. Additional course fee. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

An overview of personal financial management offers students power over financial resources, freedom to give generously, and insight for better citizenship. The course emphasizes concepts such as goal setting, budgeting, debt management, investing, major purchases, insurance, and retirement/estate planning. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course provides an introduction to the principles of financial management. It includes an overview of financial management, financial analysis and control, capital investment decisions, raising funds and cost of capital, sources of long-term funds and cash management principles. Prerequisites: ACC 250 and CIS 270. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course includes the assembling and presentation of statistical data, probability distributions, sampling techniques, and statistical analysis. A project with practical problem solving is required. Prerequisite: CIS 270, and MAT 115 or STA 144. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course teaches essential skills and techniques of communication strategy used in external and inter-organizational communication, interpersonal and group communication, and written and oral communication in business settings. It provides opportunities for students to apply these skills in correspondence, research, reports and presentations, and prepare them for effective job searches and productive careers in business, management and leadership. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course covers the law of sales, employment, contracts, negotiable instruments, agency and partnerships, corporations, insurance, real and personal property, estates, and bankruptcy. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course is the study of management theories and the functional concepts of leadership, planning, and decision making. Special emphasis is placed on quality issues, globalism, diversity, ethics, productivity, motivation, skill development, and human resource management. An emphasis on integrating biblical principles and leadership will also be studied. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

A study of the marketing functions, channels of distribution, selling, advertising, distribution, and marketing management for both retail and industrial businesses. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

Interpretation of finance principles from an international perspective. Topics include overview of the international monetary system, balance of payments, world financial markets and institutions. Additionally, management issues for multi-national firms are covered, including cost of capital, multinational cash management, and tax issues.Prerequisite: BUS 303. (3 units; Spring)

This class examines the dynamics of the two-person communication process. Students will study the development of self-concept, self-disclosure, perception, listening, and feedback as they affect the communication process. Non-verbal communication, attitudes, beliefs, and values will also be explored. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

Students examine the role of regulators, depository institutions, insurance companies, and financial markets in the process of intermediation. Key concepts include interest rate determination, methods of security valuation, managing commercial banking, and risk management in financial institutions. Prerequisites: BUS 218 and 303. (3 units; Spring)

This course provides an overview of investment principles and practices with an emphasis on financial markets and pricing models. Topics covered include the securities markets, risk and return relationships, portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model, debt securities, derivatives, and security analysis covering equity valuation. In addition, the student will participate in a real-time stock market stimulation throughout the course. Prerequisite: BUS 303. (3 units; Spring)

This course teaches strategies for visual analyses of business data to inform business strategies across a variety of industries. Students will learn how to create and interpret charts, graphs, infographics, interactive dashboards and communicate the visual insights to customers and employers. A variety of visualization tools will be used for practice and preparation for industry certifications, e.g. SAS, Tableau, GIS. Prerequisite: BEH 290, BUS 315, EGR 305, or STA 144. (3 units; Fall, odd years)

The study of the unique issues faced by family owned and operated businesses. Theoretical foundations, differences between family and non-family firms, generational differences, succession, estate planning, family meetings, conflict management strategies, and boards of directors will be discussed. (3 units; Spring, odd years)

Students will apply finance knowledge to collaboratively complete a designated project for an outside organization or practice portfolio management with the student-managed investment fund. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

A practiced application of finance principles in a business or campus setting under professional supervision. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units of credit. Prerequisite: Permission from the Dean of the School of Business. (1-3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

An intermediate finance course reviewing the role of finance in the real estate marketplace. Course topics include; residential and commercial mortgages, interest rates, appraisal, underwriting, income property and investment analysis, risk, valuation, taxation, the secondary mortgage market, and REITS. Prerequisite: REM 301. (3 units; Spring, odd years)

A comprehensive and in-depth coverage of accounting principles. The course is for accounting majors or students wanting a solid understanding of accounting. The accounting cycle steps are reviewed and more complex accounting problems are presented. Topics include cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, inventories, liabilities, statement of cash flows, revenue recognition, and debt financing. Prerequisite: ACC 251. (3 units; Fall & Online)

This course covers budgeting, standard costs, analysis of variances, job order and process accounting, profit centers, capital budgeting, and managerial controls. Prerequisite: ACC 251. (3 units; Spring & Online)

The course incorporates "real world" negotiation cases, practical bargaining tactics, as well as personal and interpersonal negotiation skills development. Students will complete several negotiation self-awareness instruments and develop a negotiation skills strategy. This course emphasizes the stages of negotiation, bargaining, power structure, and cultural differences at the individual, team, and organizational levels. The course emphasizes the various functions of negotiation theory, conflict resolution, and best practices across multiple industries, such as business, law, education, engineering, psychology, entertainment, and public administration. (3 units; Fall)

This is an integrative study of senior management functions using advanced case analysis, focusing on general management and decision making. Topics include setting objectives; implementing, supporting, and controlling organization-wide policies; developing strategies to achieve objectives; setting standards for measuring performance; evaluating and reformulating policies in response to change; fulfilling leadership responsibilities. Prerequisites: BUS 303, BUS463 or ENT462, and MKT 333. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

An overview of long-term financing topics intended to prepare the students for upper division courses covering additional finance areas. Course includes advanced components of corporate finance with an emphasis on the practices that shape the financial decision-making process. These include risk and return models, valuation of securities, capital budgeting, and capital structure decisions. Prerequisite: BUS 303. (3 units; Spring)

This course covers a more in-depth analysis of financial statements and the integration of financial forecasting based on interpreting financial data and performance. Students will evaluate investment alternatives and apply risk analysis to the valuation process from a decision-makers' perspective. Prerequisite: BUS 315, and either FIN 310 or ACC 311. (3 units; Fall)

This course focuses on identifying risk factors and developing appropriate strategies to mitigate those factors. Specific topics of focus include credit, market, technological, and operational risk from a corporate perspective and insurance needs analysis for businesses. Overview of the role derivatives play in mitigating risk included. Prerequisite: FIN 325. (3 units; Spring)

Covers the theory of tax accounting with practical applications to individuals, proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and fiduciary organizations. Prerequisite: ACC 250. (3 units; Fall & Online)

Course focuses on identifying risk factors and developing appropriate strategies to mitigate those factors. Students learn and demonstrate an insurance needs analysis for individuals. Health, disability, long-term care, and life insurances plus annuities will be addressed at the individual level. Prerequiste: FIN 101 (3 units; Spring)

Course explores the intersection of psychology and finance from the perspective of both the financial counselor and the client. Students will explore how cognitive and emotional factors impact financial decisions with a focus on attitudes, values, and biases of all participants. Core principles of counseling are taught, based on a Christian worldview, through cases and simulations, improving students' confidence in their ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with clients, particularly during crisis situations. Prerequisite: FIN 101 (3 units; Fall)

Course focuses on key components, legal requirements, and restrictions, related to effective retirement planning. Specific topics are types of retirement plans and the regulatory and tax considerations within retirement planning. Prerequisite: BUS 303. (3 units; Spring)

Course focuses on key components, legal requirements, and restrictions, related to effective estate planning. Specific topics are implementing gifts, trusts, and life insurance as means of transferring assets after death, and regulatory and tax considerations within estate planning. Pre- or Co- Requisite: FIN 423. (3 units; Fall)

Course requires students to synthesize and apply elements of comprehensive financial planning within a biblical context. Students to perform all functions of the financial planning process and apply to the Certified Financial Planner (CFP} Board's Practice Standards. Prerequisites: FIN 350, 423 and 428. (3 units; Spring)

An introduction to the profession of personal selling and sales management. The choice of sales and sales management as a career will be discussed. Topics of interest include: Strategically planning each sales call within a larger account strategy, making the sales call, strengthening communications, responding helpfully to objections, obtaining commitment, and building partnerships. Sales force planning, organizing, management, territory development, selection, compensation, sales force effectiveness, and performance will also be analyzed and discussed. Prerequisite: MKT 333. (3 units; Spring, odd years)