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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. Either semester. Three credits. Not open to students who have passed or are taking BLAW 275. Will not substitute for BLAW 275 for students who enter the School of Business. May not be used to satisfy Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business. The meaning of law and the structure of the American legal system are studied with a view toward the impact of law upon the operation of American business. Key philosophies of ethics and social responsibility are examined through the lens of stakeholder analysis and other analytical tools. Major aspects of government regulation of business such as products liability, securities regulation, worker protection, and intellectual property issues are also explored. Also examines fiduciary duty and tort liability.
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. 241. Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurship Semester by arrangement. Three credits. Not open to Business majors. Not open to students who have passed or are taking MGMT 234. May not be used to meet Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business. Emphasis on gaining an in-depth understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset. Students explore what makes an individual a successful entrepreneur. Examines the risks and rewards of pursuing a new business and a career as an entrepreneur, via case study and invited speakers. Semester by arrangement. Three credits. Not open to Business majors. Not open to students who have passed or are taking . May not be used to meet Junior-Senior level major requirements of the School of Business. Examines the process of getting a new venture started, growing the venture, successfully harvesting it and starting again. Students investigate the special problems of newly formed firms via case study and analysis of successful and unsuccessful business plans. Acquaints students with the unique strategic problems faced by new ventures and prepares them to evaluate new venture plans. 250. Introduction to Marketing Management Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisites: ACCT 131, ECON 111 and 112 or ECON 102; MATH 105 or MATH 106 ; 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. Either or both semesters. One to six credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Consent of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs. Open only to students admitted to the School of Business. Provides students with an opportunity for field work relevant to one or more major areas within the School. Students will work under the supervision of one or more professionals in the specialty in question. Student performance will be evaluated on the basis of an appraisal by the field supervisor and a detailed written report, submitted by the student. Either semester. One credit. Open only to students admitted to the School of Business. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). Registering for this course enters the student into the Mobile Computing Program 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. To receive credit for the course, the student must attend an orientation session at the beginning of the semester and pass a laboratory practical examination covering prescribed software tasks. Lectures and help sessions will be provided during the semester to prepare students for the examination. Consult the website: http://www.business.uconn.edu/its for details about the examination, the computer, and the associated fees and policies. 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. Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement, up to a maximum of six credits. Consent of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs is required. Open only to students admitted to the School of Business. Special topics taken in a foreign study program. 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. 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. 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. |
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