Course

Hrs

BADM 240.  LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

This course is a study of the foundations of law, including business ethics and international law, the American legal system, contracts, and property.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211 and ACCT 211)

BADM 250.  BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

This course deals with the fundamental principles of report and business letter writing, speaking, reading, and listening.  (Prerequisite:  ENGL 112 and CMIS 164)

BADM 301.  PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

This course covers the principal problems of managing the finance function of business firms with emphasis on asset acquisition and management and financial structure planning and management.  (Prerequisites:  ACCT 211, ECON 211, 222 and 295)

BADM 310.  BUSINESS FINANCE

This course includes the organization of the financial system, examination of financial markets and institutions, commercial banks, international finance and interest rates, decision-making in business finance, examination of capital budgeting, cost of capital, management of fixed and circulating capital, internal financing and dividend policy.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211, 222 and BADM 301)

BADM 320.  INVESTMENTS

This course presents an examination of the people, securities and institutions involved in the securities and financial planning industry.  This course also covers the analysis of alternative investment vehicles within a risk-return framework. (Prerequisites:  ECON 211 and 222, ACCT 222, and BADM 301)

BADM 321.  PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE

This course presents underlying principles of insurance, analysis of risk, analysis of auto and homeowner’s policies plus organization and operational procedures within company structure.

BADM 324.  REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES

This course provides a comprehensive survey of the real estate field which includes contracts, deeds, leases, mathematics for real estate, and the principles of purchasing and owning real estate.

BADM 350.  SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I

This course is designed to provide a complete coverage of small business operation with proper balance between business function (purchasing, production, sales and finance) and the management function (planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling).  Various realistic examples from small businesses are used to illustrate and drive home basic management concepts.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211 and 222, BADM 370)

BADM 360.  INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

This course will introduce students to: how international competition operates; alternate strategies for marketing internationally; international distribution systems, including consolidated centers and carrier selection; information flow; basic laws and customs involving international business; and cross organizational issues in managing cultural boundaries.  (Prerequisites: ECON 200, 211 or 222, ACCT 222, BADM 370, and POLI 290).

BADM 362.  PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

This course includes the relationships within the organization, emphasizing studies that provide a basic understanding of the conceptual approach to the management of an enterprise as a system.  The social, economic and regulatory environment of the enterprise is also examined.  It develops an understanding of organizational relationships which provide a tool for management and control of an enterprise.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211, 222 and ACCT 222)

BADM 364.  PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

This course is designed to explore the immediate supervisor-worker relationships for greater productivity and increased job satisfaction, impact of technology, union-management relationships, and skills of face-to-face supervision.  (Prerequisites: ECON 211, 222 and ACCT 222)

BADM 366.  PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

This course covers the fundamental characteristics and problems associated with operations of any organization such as facilities location, aggregate output planning, inventory control, scheduling, and quality control.  (Prerequisite:  ECON 295)

BADM 370.  PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

A course designed to introduce the role of marketing in society.  Includes the basic concepts prevalent in the understanding of the organization of the business for the satisfaction of the consumer and the profitability of the firm.  (Prerequisite:  ECON 211)

BADM 372.  MARKETING MANAGEMENT (formerly Marketing Management 322)

Marketing policies, techniques and methods, including product and brand development, channels of distribution, promotion and pricing.  (Prerequisite:  BADM 370)

BADM 374.  RETAILING

Retailing functions within channels of distribution; includes stores location, layout, personnel problems, stock control, promotional programs and credit policies.  (Prerequisite:  BADM 370)

BADM 376.  SALESMANSHIP

Nature of the personal selling function, its relationship to the marketing structure.  Special emphasis upon broadly applicable principles and effective personal communicative skills.  (Prerequisite:  BADM 370)

BADM 390.  INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of (a) general management information systems structures, (b) information systems design and operation, (c) historical development and evolution of information systems, and (d) future direction of management information systems processing.  (Prerequisite:  CMIS 164)

BADM 444.  COMMERCE SEMINAR

This course is a study group designed for seniors to discuss and critically analyze current literature regarding the changing concepts in Business Administration theory and practice.  Special surveys and studies are made by the students, aided by the instructor.  Oral and written reports are emphasized.  (Prerequisites:  ACCT 222, ECON 211 & 222, BADM 250, and SPCH 210)

BADM 452.  PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

A senior level elective dealing with common law rules, state and federal statutes, and regulatory agency rules governing the employer-employee relationship and their work environment and their relationships to outsiders.  (Prerequisites:  ACCT 222, ECON 211 & 222, BADM 370, and BADM 240 or 340)

BADM 470.  BUSINESS INTERNSHIP

This course provides experiences in the functional business activities that the student has learned.  An apprenticeship is provided to cover filing, general clerical accounting, and personnel work (Prerequisite:  Sophomore Classification)

BADM 478.  MARKETING RESEARCH

Scientific research methods and procedures are applied in marketing policies and problems.  Techniques for making factual and opinion surveys are emphasized.  (Prerequisite:  BADM 370)

BADM 490.  BUSINESS POLICY

A capstone course designed to integrate management and business functions in a problem setting situation wherein the top management point of view is stressed.  Emphasis on long range commitments of capital and human resources and the manner in which guide the organization’s actions.  (Prerequisites:  ACCT 222, BADM 240, 301, 362, and 370)

Course

Hrs

BADM 240.  LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

This course is a study of the foundations of law, including business ethics and international law, the American legal system, contracts, and property.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211 and ACCT 211)

BADM 250.  BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

This course deals with the fundamental principles of report and business letter writing, speaking, reading, and listening.  (Prerequisite:  ENGL 112 and CMIS 164)

BADM 301.  PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

This course covers the principal problems of managing the finance function of business firms with emphasis on asset acquisition and management and financial structure planning and management.  (Prerequisites:  ACCT 211, ECON 211, 222 and 295)

BADM 310.  BUSINESS FINANCE

This course includes the organization of the financial system, examination of financial markets and institutions, commercial banks, international finance and interest rates, decision-making in business finance, examination of capital budgeting, cost of capital, management of fixed and circulating capital, internal financing and dividend policy.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211, 222 and BADM 301)

BADM 311.  FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

The roles and the functions of financial institutions (commercial banks, thrifts, credit unions, insurance companies and other financial institutions) on the micro and macro level.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211, 222 and BADM 301)

BADM 320.  INVESTMENTS

This course presents an examination of the people, securities and institutions involved in the securities and financial planning industry.  This course also covers the analysis of alternative investment vehicles within a risk-return framework. (Prerequisites:  ECON 211 and 222, ACCT 222, and BADM 301)

BADM 321.  PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE

This course presents underlying principles of insurance, analysis of risk, analysis of auto and homeowner’s policies plus organization and operational procedures within company structure.

BADM 324.  REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES

This course provides a comprehensive survey of the real estate field which includes contracts, deeds, leases, mathematics for real estate, and the principles of purchasing and owning real estate.

BADM 350.  SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I

This course is designed to provide a complete coverage of small business operation with proper balance between business function (purchasing, production, sales and finance) and the management function (planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling).  Various realistic examples from small businesses are used to illustrate and drive home basic management concepts.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211 and 222, BADM 370)

BADM 360.  INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

This course will introduce students to: how international competition operates; alternate strategies for marketing internationally; international distribution systems, including consolidated centers and carrier selection; information flow; basic laws and customs involving international business; and cross organizational issues in managing cultural boundaries.  (Prerequisites: ECON 200, 211 or 222, ACCT 222, BADM 370, and POLI 290).

BADM 362.  PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

This course includes the relationships within the organization, emphasizing studies that provide a basic understanding of the conceptual approach to the management of an enterprise as a system.  The social, economic and regulatory environment of the enterprise is also examined.  It develops an understanding of organizational relationships which provide a tool for management and control of an enterprise.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211, 222 and ACCT 222)

BADM 364.  PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

This course is designed to explore the immediate supervisor-worker relationships for greater productivity and increased job satisfaction, impact of technology, union-management relationships, and skills of face-to-face supervision.  (Prerequisites: ECON 211, 222 and ACCT 222)

BADM 366.  PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

This course covers the fundamental characteristics and problems associated with operations of any organization such as facilities location, aggregate output planning, inventory control, scheduling, and quality control.  (Prerequisite:ECON 295)

BADM 370.  PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

A course designed to introduce the role of marketing in society.  Includes the basic concepts prevalent in the understanding of the organization of the business for the satisfaction of the consumer and the profitability of the firm.  (Prerequisite:  ECON 211)

BADM 372.  MARKETING MANAGEMENT (formerly Marketing Management 322)

Marketing policies, techniques and methods, including product and brand development, channels of distribution, promotion and pricing.  (Prerequisite:  BADM 370)

BADM 374.  RETAILING

Retailing functions within channels of distribution; includes stores location, layout, personnel problems, stock control, promotional programs and credit policies.  (Prerequisite:  BADM 370)

BADM 376.  SALESMANSHIP

Nature of the personal selling function, its relationship to the marketing structure.  Special emphasis upon broadly applicable principles and effective personal communicative skills.  (Prerequisite:  BADM 370)

BADM 390.  INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of (a) general management information systems structures, (b) information systems design and operation, (c) historical development and evolution of information systems, and (d) future direction of management information systems processing.  (Prerequisite:  CMIS 164)

BADM 444.  COMMERCE SEMINAR

This course is a study group designed for seniors to discuss and critically analyze current literature regarding the changing concepts in Business Administration theory and practice.  Special surveys and studies are made by the students, aided by the instructor.  Oral and written reports are emphasized.  (Prerequisites:  ACCT 222, ECON 211 & 222, BADM 250, and SPCH 210)

BADM 452.  PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

A senior level elective dealing with common law rules, state and federal statutes, and regulatory agency rules governing the employer-employee relationship and their work environment and their relationships to outsiders.  (Prerequisites:  ACCT 222, ECON 211 & 222, BADM 370, and BADM 240 or 340)

BADM 470.  BUSINESS INTERNSHIP

This course provides experiences in the functional business activities that the student has learned.  An apprenticeship is provided to cover filing, general clerical accounting, and personnel work (Prerequisite:  Sophomore Classification)

BADM 478.  MARKETING RESEARCH

Scientific research methods and procedures are applied in marketing policies and problems.  Techniques for making factual and opinion surveys are emphasized.  (Prerequisite:  BADM 370)

BADM 490.  BUSINESS POLICY

A capstone course designed to integrate management and business functions in a problem setting situation wherein the top management point of view is stressed.  Emphasis on long range commitments of capital and human resources and the manner in which guide the organization’s actions.  (Prerequisites:  ACCT 222, BADM 240, 301, 362, and 370)

Course

Hrs

ENTR 240.  FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

This course concentrates on the process of starting a new business.  Students will learn how to identify, assess, and develop a business plan as well as how to find and evaluate business opportunities.

ENTR 310.  MARKETING FOR ENTREPRENEURS

This course will cover marketing concepts that are essential to the success of entrepreneurial ventures by concentrating on marketing during the start up and growth stages of new ventures.  (Prerequisites:  Junior standing)

ENTR 330.  FINANCING ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES

This course covers different aspects of the financing of a new or expanding business.  Some of the major topics covered are attracting seed capital and growth capital, valuing and pricing new ventures, financial analysis and forecasting, and going public.  (Prerequisite:  Junior standing)

ENTR 390.  ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT I

The objective of this course is to give the student hands-on, real world experience with business operations.  Activities may include: studying the operations of an actual business, assisting small business owners in writing business plans, helping businesses find solutions to problems, and doing business research in the New Orleans metropolitan area.  (Prerequisites:  Junior standing)

ENTR 400.  MANAGING A GROWING BUSINESS

This course applies management concepts to new and growing businesses.  Awareness of legal and ethical issues is one of the important topics in this course.  (Prerequisites:  Senior standing)

ENTR 410.  NEW VENTURE CAPITAL CREATION

This course emphasizes the developing, planning, and running new business ventures, analysis of new business opportunities, and development of the business plan.  (Prerequisites:  Senior standing)

ENTR 440.  MANAGING THE FAMILY BUSINESS

The course examines unique opportunities and problems if managing a family and closely held business through their various stages: funding of the business, training and bringing the children into the business, and managing succession.

ENTR 490.  ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT II

The activities of this project are similar to those of ENTR 390 but must not duplicate activities carried out in that class but may entail continuation of a project begun in ENTR 490.  (Prerequisites:  Senior standing)

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Hrs

ECON 200.  SURVEY OF ECONOMICS PRINCIPLES

This course is given only for non-business students and cannot be taken for a major or minor credit.  It is a comprehensive introduction to economic principles and problems.  This course gives attention to the price system as well as current economic problems relating to money and banking, labor, taxation, tariffs and trade. (Credit will not be given for both 200 and 211 or 222). (Prerequisite:  Sophomore Classification)

ECON 211.  ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES I (Micro)

This course is an introduction to the principles of economics: the economics of the firm, including market demand and supply; costs of production; the market structure of American capitalism; the pricing of products and employment of resources, including the determinants of wages, interest and profits.  (Prerequisite:  Sophomore Classification).  (Offered each semester)

ECON 222.  ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES II (Macro)

This course is an introduction to the theory of aggregate income, employment and the price level; economic stabilization policies; economic growth and development; and international economics.  (Prerequisite:  ECON 211).  (Offered each semester).

ECON 245.  QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS I

This course introduces the student to a variety of mathematical concepts of particular value in business, economics and transportation, and illustrates the use of these methods in a number of contexts.  Course content includes: straight lines, function and graph, logarithms and exponential, progressions and mathematics of finance, measures of central tendency and dispersion, standard deviation, expected value, population, CPM and PERT.  (Prerequisite:  MATH 232).  (Offered each semester).

ECON 292.  QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS II

This course introduces the student to a variety of mathematical concepts of particular value in business, economics and transportation and illustrates the use of these methods in a number of contexts.  Course content includes derivatives with application to business, economics, transportation; integration with applications to business, economics/transportation; matrices; and linear programming.  (Prerequisite:  ECON 245)

ECON 295.  ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS STATISTICS

This course covers the collection, organization, analysis and presentation of economic and business data.  Emphasis is placed on the use of description and inferential statistics, regression and correlation analysis.  (Prerequisite:  ECON 245)

ECON 331.  INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY

The course is the study of the development of the leading theories and analysis of value and distribution.  Problems and policies of price determination of both the firm and the industry levels, and factors for pricing are presented at the intermediate level of analysis.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211 and 222)

ECON 342.  INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY

This course includes the study of development of the national economy, national income accounting and determination, analysis of the course of economic instability, the requirements of economic growth in the national economy and consideration of public policy relating to instability and growth.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211 and 222)

ECON 402.  PUBLIC FINANCE 

This course includes public expenditures and budgets; systems, taxation and economic effects; income, sales, land, gift and inheritance taxes; other internal revenues, customs, duties assessment, collection of taxes and debt financing.  (Prerequisites: ECON 211, 222)

ECON 411.  MONEY AND BANKING

This course includes the history of banking in the U.S.; the different kinds of banking organizations and systems in the United States with special emphasis on the Federal Reserve System; and attention to different standards and credit instruments.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211 and 222)

ECON 412.  STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE

An examination of the institutions and procedures involved in the revenue and expenditure decisions at the state and local level of government.  Covers the analysis of alternative financing mechanisms (including taxation, bonds and intergovernmental transfers), benefit/cost analysis of government programs and the political process.  (Prerequisites:  ECON 211, 222 and 402)