Undergraduate Catalog 2005 - 2006

Business Administration (BADM)

 
198. Contemporary Issues in the World of Business

Either semester. One credit. May be repeated in different sections for up to three credits maximum. Open to freshmen and sophomores; others with consent of instructor. May not be used to satisfy Junior - Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

The world of business has changed. No longer can we refer to the cliche "business as usual." Today's business world is a complex, challenging and exciting place. Each section of this course will capture some aspect of that challenge and excitement. Students will be exposed to undercurrents that challenge and perplex today's managers and executives around the globe. Students should consult the scheduling booklet for specific topics offered.

210. Principles of Managerial Accounting

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ACCT 131. Not open to students who have passed or are taking ACCT 200. Will not substitute for ACCT 200 for students who enter the School of Business. May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

A survey of internal reports to managers for use in planning and controlling operating systems, for use in decision-making, formulating major plans and policies, and for costing products for inventory valuation and income determination. 

220. Business Law

Either semester. Three credits. Not open to students who have passed or are taking BLAW 271. Will not substitute for BLAW 271 for students who enter the School of Business. May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

A study of the interaction between the business community and the legal environment through a systematic analysis, including cases, of the procedural and substantive rules of law with special emphasis placed on the jurisprudence governing contracts, torts, and property. Business ethics are also considered. 

230. Financial Management

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ACCT 200 or BADM 210, which may be taken concurrently; ECON 111 and 112 or 102; MATH 105; STAT 100 or 110. Not open to students who have passed or are taking FNCE 201. Will not substitute for FNCE 201 for students who enter the School of Business. May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

An introductory examination of how a business plans its needs for funds, raises the necessary funds, and invests them to attain its goals. 

240. Managerial and Interpersonal Behavior

Either semester. Three credits. Not open to students who have passed or are taking MGMT 201. Will not substitute for MGMT 201 for students who enter the School of Business.  May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

Topics covered include individual work motivation, interpersonal communications in organizations, team building and group processes, leadership, decision-making, and understanding and managing cultural diversity. Classes will emphasize interpersonal and leadership skill-building through the inclusion of exercises which rely on active participation of class members. 

250. Introduction to Marketing Management

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisites: ACCT 131, ECON 111 and 112 or ECON 102; MATH 105; STAT 100 or 110. Not open to students who have passed or are taking MKTG 201. Will not substitute for MKTG 201 for students who enter the School of Business.  May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

An introduction to the marketing system, its foundations and institutions. Students are exposed to product, promotion, price, and distribution decision areas, strategic alliances, relationship marketing, and total marketing quality.

260. Business Information Systems

Either semester. Three credits. Not open to students who have passed or are taking OPIM 203C. Will not substitute for OPIM 203C for students who enter the School of Business.  May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

An introduction to the information needs of managers, the structure of the information systems required to fill these needs, systems development, and business computing technology. Also covers selected management application within the major business functions. 

291. Mobile Computing Lab I

Either semester. Zero credits. Open only to students admitted to the School of Business.  May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

Registering for this course enters the students into the Mobile Computing Initiative for the School of Business. The student will be provided with a leased notebook computer that is configured for use with the network in the School. The student will be expected to attend an orientation session at the  beginning of the semester. Consult the website: http://www.business.uconn.edu/its for the details about the computer, policies and associated fees.

292. Mobile Computing Lab II

Either semester. Zero credits. Prerequisite: BADM 291. May be repeated. May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level requirements of the School of Business.

Registering for this course continues the student's participation in the Mobile Computing Initiative for the School of Business. The student will continue to have access tot the leased computer provided in the semester they registered for BADM 291.

295. Mobile Computing Lab III

Either semester. Zero credits. Open only with the consent.  May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

Students from outside the School of Business who wish to register for courses within the School must register for this course to participate in the Mobile Computing Initiative. The student will need to present their notebook computer for certification to the Information Technology Services department at the School and make it compatible with the School's network prior to receiving permission to enroll in this course. Consult the website: http://www.business.uconn.edu/its for the current requirements. 

296. Mobile Computing Lab IV

Either semester. Zero credits. Prerequisite: BADM 295. May be repeated.  May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

Registering for this course continues the student's participation in the Mobile Computing Initiative for the School of Business. The student will continue to have access to the computer they had certified in the semester they registered for BADM 295. 

298. Special Topics

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Announced separately for each offering. Not open to Business majors. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit.  May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business.

Classroom course in special topics in business administration as announced in advance for each semester.