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Accounting (ACC) |
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ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles Semester Hours: 3
This course introduces students to the principles of financial accounting. Topics include the basic accounting cycle, the preparation and analysis of financial statements, and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to the recording of merchandise inventories, cash, receivables, long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities, and stockholders equity.
Pre-requisites: None.
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ACC 220 - Managerial Accounting Principles Semester Hours: 3
This course introduces students to the relevance, use, and interpretation of accounting information for decision making in support of business strategy. Topics include product costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, performance measurement, capital budgeting, and short-term decision-making.
Pre-requisites: ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles .
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ACC 265 - Fraud Investigation I Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to different types of economic fraud committed against organizations by integrating accounting, criminal justice, and computer information systems concepts. The course includes limited accounting theory and concentrates on financial fraud, white-collar crime, how financial fraud is perpetrated, and approaches to fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.
Pre-requisites: ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles .
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ACC 301 - Accounting Careers Seminar (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
This course introduces students to the skills and knowledge needed to successfully compete for internship opportunities. Students develop personal action plans, resumes, interview techniques, networking, critical thinking and self-assessment skills - all crucial preparation for the job market. Students will also complete a job shadow experience within the accounting/finance profession.
Pre-requisites: none.
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ACC 350 - Federal Taxation of Individuals Semester Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of income taxation related to individual taxpayers. Students will apply the Federal income tax formula to calculate gross income, deductions, credits, and the Federal income tax for individual taxpayers.
Pre-requisites: ACC 220 - Managerial Accounting Principles or consent.
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ACC 355 - Federal Taxation of Entities Semester Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the study of federal income tax relating to corporations, partnerships, non-profit organizations, estates, trusts, and gifts. Other topics include federal income tax rules on individual property transactions and applying cost recovery methods to long-term assets.
Pre-requisites: ACC 350 - Federal Taxation of Individuals completed with a grade C or above.
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ACC 365 - Fraud Investigation II Semester Hours: 3
This course will expose students to real world fraud case studies and give students experience using data analysis software used by practitioners to detect and prevent fraud. Auditing techniques will be emphasized along with the analysis of internal controls of an organization.
Pre-requisites: ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles .
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ACC 390 - Cooperative Education Experience–Accounting (1-12 semester hours) Semester Hours: 1-12
This course offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in an intensive experiential learning experience in accounting/finance during the academic semester. In this offering, students will complete a cooperative education experience with an off-campus employer approved by the Lakeland University Cooperative Education & Career Readiness Office and supervised by a member of the faculty of the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business and Entrepreneurship. In addition to the work experience required of this seminar, students are also required to co-enroll in EXP 300 during the co-op period.
Pre-requisites: EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour) or consent.
Co-requisites: EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour) (taken with the first two enrollments of EXP 390 /391 and/or XXX 390/391.
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ACC 391 - Cooperative Education Experience–Accounting (0 semester hours) Semester Hours: 0
This course offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in an intensive experiential learning experience in accounting/finance during the summer semester. In this offering, students will complete a cooperative education experience with an off-campus employer approved by the Lakeland University Cooperative Education & Career Readiness Office and supervised by a member of the faculty of the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business and Entrepreneurship. In addition to the work experience required of this seminar, students are also required to co-enroll in EXP 300 during the co-op period.
Pre-requisites: EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour) or consent.
Co-requisites: EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour) (taken with the first two enrollments of EXP 390 /391 and/or XXX 390/391.
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ACC 395 - Intermediate Accounting I Semester Hours: 3
This course focuses on accounting for assets (except investments) such as cash, receivables, inventories, plant assets, and intangible assets. This course also presents a detailed discussion of financial accounting’s conceptual framework, the accounting cycle, the classified balance sheet, the multi-step income statement, and theoretical and practical aspects of time-value of money analysis in accounting.
Pre-requisites: ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles completed with a grade of C or above.
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ACC 396 - Intermediate Accounting II Semester Hours: 3
This course continues the coverage of financial accounting topics started in ACC 395 - Intermediate Accounting I . Specific topics include accounting of investments, current liabilities, long-term liabilities (bonds, notes, leases, pensions), stockholders’ equity, deferred income taxes, accounting changes, and the statement of cash flows. This course emphasizes the application, interpretation, and analysis of accounting principles and procedures for complex accounting and reporting topics.
Pre-requisites: ACC 395 - Intermediate Accounting I completed with a grade of C or above.
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ACC 420 - Cost Accounting Semester Hours: 3
Product costing and control as related to job order, process, and standard cost systems. Covers cost-volume-profit relationships, operational budgeting, and responsibility accounting.
Pre-requisites: ACC 220 - Managerial Accounting Principles completed with a grade of C or better.
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ACC 465 - Accounting Information Systems Semester Hours: 3
This course is intended to provide students with 1) an understanding of data analytic thinking and terminology, 2) an understanding of how to use data to make business decisions, 3) hands-on experience with data analytics tools and techniques, and 4) hands-on experience with one of the most prevalent small business accounting software applications in today’s market (QuickBooks Online). The focus of this class is on concepts, not algorithms or statistical math. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is strongly recommended, and the most recent version of Microsoft Excel is required for this course.
Pre-requisites: ACC 396 - Intermediate Accounting II or consent.
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ACC 472 - Auditing Theory and Practice Semester Hours: 3
Covers auditing principles, standards, procedures, and practices, including preparation of working papers and various kinds of audit reports. Includes the conceptual framework of auditing; rules of conduct; external reporting concepts; audit methodology, including procedures for gathering evidence; internal control, audit verification, and the role of statistical sampling in auditing for financial information systems. The application of auditing procedures in the review of the financial affairs of business organizations is also included.
Pre-requisites: ACC 396 - Intermediate Accounting II .
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ACC 473 - Advanced Financial Reporting Semester Hours: 3
This course presents an examination of four areas in financial reporting: 1) business combinations and consolidations, 2) foreign currency transactions and translations, 3) reporting for state and local governments, and 4) reporting for non-profit entities.
Pre-requisites: ACC 396 - Intermediate Accounting II .
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ACC 491 - Readings and Research in Accounting (1-4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 1-4
Special course affording advanced accounting majors the opportunity to propose and effect independent and/or collaborative study projects of their own design within the field of accounting.
Pre-requisites: senior standing and approval of project proposal by the Dean of the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business and Entrepreneurship; limited to Accounting majors.
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ACC 492 - Integrative Accounting Capstone Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed for students who will be accounting professionals. The broad objective of this course is to integrate and enhance study of accounting topics, concepts, and methods, building on the knowledge acquired from earlier courses in the program. The focus will be on developing students’ critical thinking and analytical skills by using a case study approach to apply a students’ accounting knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Pre-requisites: ACC 355 - Federal Taxation of Entities , ACC 420 - Cost Accounting , ACC 473 - Advanced Financial Reporting .
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Anthropology (ANT) |
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ANT 110 - Introduction to Anthropology Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the “science of humanness.” There will be a general overview of each of the five subfields of anthropology stressing both the unity and diversity of the field. Emphasis will be placed on the evolutionary and cultural contributions to understanding the human condition.
Pre-requisites: none.
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ANT 223 - Cultural Anthropology Semester Hours: 3
A look into the various differences and similarities among different cultures of the world. Emphasis is placed on such areas as political organization, religion, and the fine arts.
Pre-requisites: none.
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Studio Art (ART) |
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ART 101 - Drawing I Semester Hours: 3
Isolates and explores the drawing component of line as a means of creating a visual sense of spatial depth, volumetric form, and weight. Emphasis is placed on correct seeing and accurate drawing through various exercises, techniques and subject matter. Various mediums are explored.
Pre-requisites: none.
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ART 151 - Two-Dimensional Design Semester Hours: 3
An investigation of the elements of art: line, shape, value, texture and space. Emphasis on creativity and craftsmanship. Various mediums are explored.
Pre-requisites: none.
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ART 242 - Color Theory Semester Hours: 3
The focus of this course is on the effective use of color to suggest space, light, form, temperature and emotion on a flat, two-dimensional surface. Exercises in hue, value, and intensity will be explored through the medium of acrylic paint on paper.
Pre-requisites: none.
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ART 251 - Digital Photography I Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of digital photography. Composition, shooting, lighting and Photoshop finishing techniques as they relate to the artistic use of photography. Explores work of important photographers. Students must have a digital SLR or ILC camera with full manual features and be equipped with a 50mm lens.
Pre-requisites: none.
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ART 263 - Art History I Semester Hours: 3
This course examines historical developments of a variety of artistic styles, eras and artworks by artists from across the world, dating from the Paleolithic to the Gothic Era.
Pre-requisites: none.
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ART 264 - Art History II Semester Hours: 3
This course examines historical developments of a variety of artistic styles, eras and artworks by artists from across the world, dating from the European Renaissance to contemporary developments around the world.
Pre-requisites: none.
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ART 312 - Art Teaching Techniques for Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
Students are introduced to content, curriculum, development, implementation, research, practice and evaluation of artwork. This course also develops the student’s working knowledge and confidence about the elements of art through experiences in both two- and three-dimensional art disciplines. An understanding of the developmental stages of art that elementary/middle school children will pass through. The preparation and presentation of art lessons for elementary/middle school children will be covered.
Pre-requisites: EDU 100 - Introduction to Education .
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ART 352 - Digital Photography II Semester Hours: 3
This advanced course in Digital Photography will apply techniques learned in ART 251 - Digital Photography I to further explore personal content and imagery as well as investigate new ideas such as color photography and image manipulation.
Pre-requisites: ART 251 - Digital Photography I.
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Business Administration (BUS) |
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BUS 150 - Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students contemplating careers in business with an overview of the business-economics workplace and an appreciation for the work, people, and personal skills essential for success in it. Through classroom and directed “Student-As-Practitioner” activities, the student will become acquainted with the economic environment in which business operates, the organizational structures, functional areas, career options, terminology, ethics, and protocols of business. The students in this course will also begin the process of résumé generation and portfolio development.
Pre-requisites: none.
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BUS 200 - Business and Professional Protocol (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
This course is designed to help prepare business students to meet, eat and function professionally in a business environment. Through course-related classroom and other activities the focus will be on the basics of business etiquette, manners and dress, dining and entertainment do’s and don’ts, and international protocol. The student will learn to operate in various professional environments and handle etiquette and protocol issues in a practical and responsible manner.
Pre-requisites: none.
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BUS 282 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Hours: 3
An application of the principles of psychology to the workplace. Based on the science and theories of human behavior, this course emphasizes the enhancement of organizations through maximizing the performance of employees. Topics include: construction of job descriptions, interview techniques, evaluating letters of recommendation, developing training programs, measurement of job satisfaction, leadership and empowerment skills, stress management, and other concepts crucial to a successful work environment.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology or any BUS course.
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BUS 284 - Principles of International Business Semester Hours: 3
An introduction and overview of the principal disciplines of business, such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing, as they apply to international business situations. International economics, government, and intercultural communications.
Pre-requisites: none.
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BUS 285 - Special Topics in Business Semester Hours: 3
An opportunity to study topics in business of special interest and importance.
Pre-requisites: will be announced in conjunction with topic selected.
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BUS 301 - Management Information Systems Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to management information systems and computer applications used in business. Designed to provide the business student with the background needed to interface with information technology. This course will include spreadsheet applications, database systems, protection of data and information, and legal and ethical issues in information systems. May also discuss e-commerce and enterprise information systems.
Pre-requisites: none.
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BUS 305 - Survey of the United States Healthcare System Semester Hours: 3
This course will explore the basic evolutionary track of the United States healthcare delivery system, its primary attributes, the continuous reconfiguration of delivering the multi-faceted health services, and the role of the public and private sectors in shaping the system. The course will focus on the positioning and repositioning of the system’s strategic process to meet the changes and capitalize on the new developments in the geo-demographic and new technological advancements. The course will discuss the basic foundations of the health care system by utilizing an integrative approach to the interrelatedness of the financing of health care services and the delivery system. In addition, the course will discuss the future of healthcare services.
Pre-requisites: none.
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BUS 308 - Healthcare Financial Management Semester Hours: 3
Designed to introduce the healthcare professional with a limited knowledge of business finance to key financial concepts and tools used in various healthcare institutions Topics covered are financial management in a pluralistic system characterized by public and private financing, revenue cycle and resource allocation under private and third party payers, and the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Includes financial reporting, management and financing of working capital, operational planning, capital budgeting and the utilization of financial analysis tools to facilitate the financial decision making process to sustain short and long-term financial health of the institution.
Pre-requisites: ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles .
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BUS 309 - Healthcare Economics Semester Hours: 3
The study of understanding the relevancy of economics around a set of basic economic principles including resource allocation, supply and demand, utility and profit maximization by utilizing analytical economic tools to develop an informed view about healthcare issues. Topics covered are the labor markets for healthcare professionals, the role of government in healthcare markets, governmental regulations, and the continuous dynamic nature of healthcare services.
Pre-requisites: BUS 305 - Survey of the United States Healthcare System or NUR 330 - Healthcare Systems, Policy, Regulation, and Advocacy .
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BUS 325 - The Insurance Industry Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the insurance industry, including insurance principles, the concepts of risk and underwriting, and an overview of policy procedures, claims processing and other related topics.
Pre-requisites: none.
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BUS 330 - Management Principles Semester Hours: 3
The major approaches and techniques of management, including the administrator’s task of organizing, planning, leading, and controlling the organization, its people, and its resources.
Pre-requisites: ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles or consent.
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BUS 335 - Study Abroad in Business Semester Hours: 3
This course will explore business and economic issues in an international context. Students will be introduced to the local culture, language and business practices. Location varies by term. Course may be taken multiple times for credit.
Pre-requisites: sophomore standing.
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BUS 340 - Principles of Business Finance Semester Hours: 3
Acquisition and use of short- and long-term funds by business. Concepts covered include cost of capital, ratio analysis, cash budgets, capital budgeting, debt, and equity financing.
Pre-requisites: ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles .
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BUS 365 - Personal Financial Management Semester Hours: 3
Introduction to topics in personal financial planning, including personal investing, retirement planning, insurance, and cash and debt management issues.
Pre-requisites: sophomore standing.
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BUS 366 - Global Financial Markets Semester Hours: 3
Application of financial theory to the operations of multinational firms; survey of the international financial environment; determinants of international portfolio and direct investment capital flows; management of foreign exchange positions and hedging strategies; evaluation of foreign investment projects (multinational capital budgeting); international financial structure decisions; multinational credit institutions and capital markets; taxation of international business.
Pre-requisites: BUS 340 - Principles of Business Finance .
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BUS 370 - Intercultural Communications Semester Hours: 3
A survey of the norms, values, and beliefs that differentiate regions of the globe, and their application by domestic concerns not only to enter and succeed in the economic market of those regions, but also to acquire a better understanding of the people functioning within such contexts.
Pre-requisites: sophomore standing.
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BUS 380 - Human Resource Management Semester Hours: 3
This foundation course covers the challenging environmental changes taking place: globalization of business which calls for multinational workforces; rapid change in products; technology and work methods which call for management of organizational change; increased diversity of the American labor force; and evolving work and family roles which call for innovative programs to accommodate these changes and ensure that organizations have effective workforces.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles .
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BUS 390 - Cooperative Education Experience–Business (1-12 semester hours) Semester Hours: 1-12
This course offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in an intensive experiential learning experience during the academic semester. Such experiences may vary widely and may include paid or unpaid cooperative education work experiences or intensive research. Individual subject areas that offer the course may include a more specific course description related to the experience.
Pre-requisites: EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour) .
Co-requisites: EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour) (taken with the first two enrollments of EXP 390 /391 and/or XXX 390/391).
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BUS 391 - Cooperative Education Experience–Business (0 semester hours) Semester Hours: 0
This course offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in an intensive experiential learning experience during the summer. Such experiences may vary widely and may include paid or unpaid cooperative education work experiences or intensive research. Individual subject areas that offer the course may include a more specific course description related to the experience.
Pre-requisites: EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour) .
Co-requisites: EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour) (taken with the first two enrollments of EXP 390 /391 and/or XXX 390/391).
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BUS 400 - Business Internship Semester Hours: 3
An internship in a business-related field arranged in advance by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor and the Cooperative Education & Career Readiness Office. Students are expected to participate extensively in the work and activities of the firm. Student may complete internships in finance, insurance, international business, marketing, management, sports management, nonprofit management or other fields as approved by the faculty advisor.
Pre-requisites: none.
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BUS 410 - Business Law I Semester Hours: 3
The nature of the American legal system and its operations. Subjects include principles of the law of contracts as applied to selected business transactions and relationships; court structure, jurisdiction and civil procedures; and crimes and torts.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles and senior standing.
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BUS 422 - Healthcare Law and Ethics Semester Hours: 3
Basic overview of the multiple legal and ethical issues for healthcare professionals in a variety of settings. Topics covered under the legal environment and medical ethics framework are the legal system, the physician-patient relationship, professional liability, medical malpractice, medical professional code of ethics, the medical record, HIPAA; ethical concerns such as information technology [informatics]; and bioethical issues resulting from medical technology.
Pre-requisites: BUS 305 - Survey of the United States Healthcare System or NUR 330 - Healthcare Systems, Policy, Regulation, and Advocacy .
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BUS 424 - Intermediate Corporate Finance Semester Hours: 3
The theory and operation of a firm are examined in the context of risk management, valuation, capital budgeting and financing structure. Topics covered include debt and equity, dividend and stock policies, evaluation of the firm’s governance, mergers and acquisitions, and loss control.
Pre-requisites: BUS 340 - Principles of Business Finance .
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BUS 437 - Investment Finance Semester Hours: 3
This course focuses on the study of financial asset valuation, the use of major investment forms, as well as risk management strategies within capital markets and their related impact on a portfolio. Analysis will also consider how investors evaluate and ultimately construct portfolios, using among other investments, stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
Pre-requisites: BUS 340 - Principles of Business Finance completed with a grade of C or better.
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BUS 440 - Personal Insurance Lines Semester Hours: 3
This course will allow students to develop an in-depth understanding of personal insurance policies and coverage. Students will develop the skills required to profitably price, underwrite, and manage a personal insurance portfolio. Upon the conclusion of the course, students will be prepared to take the CPCU 555 industry exam.
Pre-requisites: BUS 325 - The Insurance Industry and BUS 424 - Intermediate Corporate Finance .
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BUS 441 - Commercial Insurance Lines I Semester Hours: 3
An opportunity for students to develop an in-depth understanding of commercial insurance policies and coverage. Students will be introduced to building and personal property coverage; flood, earthquake, and specialty insurance; business income insurance; inland marine and ocean cargo coverage; commercial crime insurance, equipment breakdown coverage; and business owners policies and security bonds. Upon conclusion of the course, students will be prepared to take the CPCU 551 industry exam.
Pre-requisites: BUS 325 - The Insurance Industry and BUS 424 - Intermediate Corporate Finance .
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BUS 442 - Commercial Insurance Lines II Semester Hours: 3
The course will allow students to develop an in-depth understanding of commercial liability industry. Topics will include commercial general liability, business auto, garage and motor carrier, workers compensation and employers liability, management liability, professional liability, environmental, aviation, excess and umbrella liability insurance, cyber risk and terrorism. Upon conclusion of the course, students will be prepared to take the CPCU 552 industry exam.
Pre-requisites: BUS 441 - Commercial Insurance Lines I .
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BUS 445 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Semester Hours: 3
Analysis of physical product through channels of distribution. Linkage between processes controlling physical flows, major functions of firm (finance, marketing, operations, etc.) to develop integrative supply chain management strategy.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles and MKT 350 - Marketing Principles .
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BUS 455 - Entrepreneurial Management Semester Hours: 3
Entrepreneurial topics include the outcomes of entrepreneurial process: the creation of wealth, new enterprise, marshalling resources, organizational change, increased firm value, and exploitation of opportunities. The focus of the course is both on the entrepreneur and the entrepreneurial process with results in a variety of outcomes essential to economic development.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles .
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BUS 466 - Human Resource Development Semester Hours: 3
This course examines the primary role of human resources development (HRD) in the organization to help people and organizations effectively manage change. This highly interactive course focuses on strategies for assessing, designing, and implementing training and organizational development efforts that positively impact the performance of the individual and the work group. The course also provides an overview of change interventions, including training and staff development; succession planning and performance management; factors that influence HRD; the consulting role and skills of the HRD professional, including facilitation and group dynamics; and the trends in HRD, such as human performance technology and the work out process model.
Pre-requisites: BUS 380 - Human Resource Management .
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BUS 467 - Compensation and Benefits Semester Hours: 3
Wage and salary administration in private and public organizations; total compensation systems; interrelationship among employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, perceived equitable payments, and employee satisfaction; employee benefits; employee incentive programs.
Pre-requisites: BUS 380 - Human Resource Management .
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BUS 468 - Employee and Labor Relations Semester Hours: 3
Course examines collective bargaining, labor market fundamentals, unionism, and related issues of labor economics. Labor concepts, processes, ethics and costs are explored for their application and implications in the business world. Emphasis is placed on current laws, practices and trends related to the various aspects of labor relations and collective bargaining.
Pre-requisites: BUS 380 - Human Resource Management .
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BUS 469 - Global Marketing and Management Strategies Semester Hours: 3
Study of the structure of foreign trade aimed at understanding the socio-cultural differences in foreign marketing strategies and their adaptation by domestic interests in developing successful marketing strategies for international markets. Considers present and probable future developments in international management styles and their implications on managerial decision making in domestic companies.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles , and either MKT 350 - Marketing Principles or BUS 284 - Principles of International Business .
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BUS 474 - International Laws and Regulations Semester Hours: 3
An exploration of the international legal environments and legal issues and problems that confront businesses as they cross international frontiers. The course covers international trade, foreign investment and fund transfer, transfer of technology, copyrights and patent protections, international dispute resolution, the role of the WTO and other international agencies.
Pre-requisites: BUS 410 - Business Law I .
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BUS 480 - Special Topics in Business Semester Hours: 3
A seminar-style course where selected topics and issues are covered with a small group of upper class students. Students are expected to demonstrate an ability to handle approaches, express themselves orally in a seminar format as well as in writing, and logically evaluate the topics.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and consent.
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BUS 487 - Sales Management Semester Hours: 3
The broad set of verbal and writing skills utilized by today’s sales managers is explored to prepare students for front-line sales management. Effective management of customer and employee issues, company objectives, financial accountability, customer behavior and employee motivation are applied to various management methodologies. Legal, social, and ethical standards are overlaid against the manager’s need to maximize sales and maintain budget efficiency. Employee mentoring and inter-company communications skills are developed with interactive role playing and case study assignments.
Pre-requisites: MKT 350 - Marketing Principles .
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BUS 491 - Business Policy and Strategy (WI) Semester Hours: 3
(Writing-Intensive)
Students learn to systematically analyze a firm’s internal and external environments and to apply concepts and theories related to the formulation and implementation of business-level and corporate-level strategies. The influence of other functional areas (marketing, finance, accounting, etc.) on strategic thinking is emphasized in teaching students the linkage between strategic problems, management interpretations, solutions, and firm performance. Oral and written business communication skills will be emphasized throughout the course.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research and senior standing.
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BUS 492 - Organizational Leadership Semester Hours: 3
This course invites students to apply the skills and tools necessary to fulfill his/her role as a leader of an organization. The course presents a comprehensive, integrative, and practical focus on leadership and organizational management. It is based upon a framework that analyzes leadership and management at different levels: individual leadership, team leadership, and organizational leadership. The course presents leadership and management theories/concepts that have emerged over the past several decades. In addition, students will survey contemporary perspectives on ethics, coaching, organizational culture, diversity, strategic leadership, managing change, organizational development and crisis leadership.
Pre-requisites: BUS 330 - Management Principles .
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BUS 496 - Readings and Research in Business (1-4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 1-4
Special course affording students of any discipline opportunities to propose and effect independent and/or collaborative study projects of their own design within a field of business.
Pre-requisites: senior standing and approval of project proposal by the Dean of the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Communication (COM) |
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COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Semester Hours: 3
As the study and application of the basic techniques of researching, constructing, and delivering a speech, this course helps students develop these skills through class room performances on a variety of speaking topics in various situations.
Pre-requisites: none.
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COM 130 - Introduction to Mass Media Semester Hours: 3
A survey of the history of newspapers, magazines, book publishing, radio, television, and film. Mass media theory and contemporary media issues are discussed in detail.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing .
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COM 211 - Interpersonal Communication Semester Hours: 3
A study of how humans communicate and behave in one-on-one situations or in small groups, this course explores how we form our self-perceptions, manage our identity, construct our view of other people, and interface with people in our lives. By looking at our behavior and that of others, the course examines communication climate, listening, language, defensiveness, relational dynamics, semantic reactions, non-verbal communication, emotion management, and conflict resolution.
Pre-requisites: none.
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COM 212 - Team-Based and Group Communication Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the principles and practices of communicating in small group and goal-oriented team settings.
Pre-requisites: none.
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COM 213 - Advanced Public Speaking Semester Hours: 3
Building on the fundamentals of oral communication, learned in COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking , students in this class will go beyond learning those basics (idea composition and structure, physical and vocal technique, and confidence) to using those basics to fluidly express critically thought-out ideas. They will give presentations in a variety of formats including: panels, interviews, digital media, press conferences and public oratory. They will learn from a variety of guest speakers whose jobs require agility in public speaking. Students will be put on the spot in some cases to learn to think well on their feet. They will present in both individual and collaborative situations.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 220 - Persuasion & Advocacy Semester Hours: 3
This course focuses on research, theory, and practice relating to persuasion and strategic influence, and studies the motivational factors involved in persuasive speaking to secure belief and action. These topics include advocacy, or how to “sell” oneself in a competitive professional world and successfully pitch ideas. Students will be assessed in large part through project-based evaluations.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 225 - Political Communication & Activism Semester Hours: 3
A study of the role of symbols in political communication and the techniques and strategies employed by politicians, campaign officials, and social activists. Activism is the intentional effort to bring about social, political, or cultural change in a group or society. Students will investigate strategies for effective campaign communication and activism, the role of activism in democratic society, and the close connection of activism to the study of communication. Special attention is given to recent election campaigns and social movements.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing .
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COM 240 - American Oratory Semester Hours: 3
This course extensively considers the values, rights, and restrictions of free speech in America by examining the impact of public discourse and particular momentous speeches on the history and culture of the United States.
Pre-requisites: none.
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COM 280 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hours: 3
An opportunity to study topics of special interest and importance.
Pre-requisites: will be announced in conjunction with selected topic.
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COM 310 - Leadership Communication Semester Hours: 3
Regardless of whether an individual is the head of a Fortune 500 company, an employee at a small company, or an engaged citizen, leadership communication skills are an invaluable asset. This course provides both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in the art and science of leadership. Throughout the semester, students will examine the complexities of being a leader when communicating interpersonally, in small groups, during negotiations, in public settings, and using different media. This course will explore a variety of leadership mindsets and styles, the communication strategies associated with each, and how to adapt to emerging circumstances. Students will have the opportunity to test communication styles that augment both their personal strengths and the environment they will utilize them.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 330 - Strategic New Media and Digital Communication Semester Hours: 3
With the expectations created by the relative ease of access to electronic promotion formats, everyone in the 21st century is a digital communicator. Nowhere is this realization more critical than professionally. This course introduces students to a variety of communication skills needed to successfully negotiate the increasingly digital professional world. Instruction emphasizes the variety of ways that potential communication careers utilize new media to accomplish objectives in the public and private sectors. Students will have the opportunity to publish and work on actual new media campaigns in order to hone these skills.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing and completion of one 200-level COM course.
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COM 331 - Critical Communication Approaches to New Media Semester Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to a variety of skills and practices needed to successfully negotiate the increasingly digital world of communication. Additionally, students will study the influence and impact of digital technologies on the processes of communication, including the ways in which technology both enhances and limits our individual, social, organizational, and cultural communicative capacities students will learn how to assess and critique new media in professional and intelligent ways that you can take with you into the workplace or your personal lives. Concepts discussed include the effects of new media on public memory, the influences of new media in contemporary global political movements, public sphere theory, the dynamics of publicity and secrecy in the age of new media, identity formation in virtual communication settings, and many others.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research and completion of one 200-level COM course.
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COM 332 - Media Literacy and Effects Semester Hours: 3
A survey of communication research on the effects of various media on the attitudes and actions of media users, with special attention given to the need to cultivate skills for media literacy. Topics include priming, agenda-setting, partisanship, hostile media phenomenon, entertainment programming, uses and gratification theory, and many others. Students will learn to interpret the results of social-scientific research and design projects addressing problems with media use, public engagement, and media literacy.
Pre-requisites: COM 130 - Introduction to Mass Media and COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 340 - Communication Theory Semester Hours: 3
Communication is one of the oldest academic disciplines, and communication theory today is still strongly influenced by its origins. Thus, this course surveys communication theory in three major units: communication theory throughout history, communication theory in the 20th and early 21st centuries, and new “cutting edge” work in communication research.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 350 - Rhetorical Criticism (WI) Semester Hours: 3
(Writing-Intensive)
A survey of a variety of rhetorical methods of analyzing discourse and other communicative objects/artifacts, including how and why rhetorical analysis is attempted and what can be done with the results. Students will write and revise several pieces of rhetorical criticism over the duration of the course.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , completion of one 200-level COM course, and at least junior standing.
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COM 351 - Mixed Methods Research for Professionals Semester Hours: 3
As the professional world becomes more research-driven and jobs requiring technical analysis skills increase, students need to understand how to systematically collect, interpret, and report data. Students will become familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods designed to advance knowledge about communication across professional and scholarly contexts.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , completion of one 200-level COM course, fulfillment of Interdisciplinary Studies Quantitative Skills requirement, and at least junior standing. (It is strongly recommended, but not required, that students complete MAT 220 - Probability and Statistics prior to taking this course.)
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COM 365 - Health Behavior Communication Semester Hours: 3
This course focuses on theories and research that identifies different motivations and influences for health-related behavior. This course is very similar to taking a course in persuasion; the primary difference being that the content focuses exclusively on persuasion regarding health behaviors. The course begins by identifying different models and foundations for studying health behavior. The next part identifies individual behavior by interrogating belief models, theory of reasoned action, and planned behavior. The third part of the course examines interpersonal health behaviors. This addresses topics such as the role of environment, social support, social networks, and specific forms of communication on health behavioral outcomes. The next section focuses on the group and community level of health behavior change. This looks at media, community organizing, and public health interventions. The final section presents different ways to apply the theoretical components into developing health behavior modification interventions.
Pre-requisites: junior standing.
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COM 480 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hours: 3
Seminar style course where topical issues in communication will be covered with a small group of advanced-level students.
Pre-requisites: Completion of two 200-level Communication (COM) courses and junior standing or above.
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CPS 100 - Introduction to Computers Semester Hours: 3
Offered at Lakeland University Japan. A survey course of modern computer concepts and applications. The course relates computer concepts to the elements of an information system. Generalized overview of computing hardware, software, data management, computing systems and procedures, critical thinking about an application of online resources, and using computing technology to effectively participate and achieve in college. Hands-on usage of word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, desktop publishing, operating systems, online course technologies, and the internet.
Pre-requisites: none.
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CPS 200 - Programming I Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to computer programming. Emphasis on problem solving techniques, structured programming, and top-down program design. Control structures, functions, arrays, and data files.
Pre-requisites: MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra .
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CPS 210 - Database Basics Semester Hours: 3
Basic concepts of database layout, design, and theory. Intermediate to advanced work with forms, reports, and queries. The course includes a general overview of Information Technology Management Systems.
Pre-requisites: Competence with basic computer software.
Offered: spring.
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CPS 212 - Programming II Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of CPS 200 - Programming I . This course includes an introduction to data management and object-oriented programming using a high-level programming language. Topics include data types, functions, file structures, arrays, pointers, strings, and classes.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent.
Pre- or co-requisites: MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics .
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CPS 221 - COBOL Programming Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to programming in COBOL. Structured programming techniques are emphasized throughout the course. Students write several programs involving input, output, assignment, selection and iteration structures. Data validation, control-break reporting, table handling and file processing concepts are studied and utilized.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I .
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 250 - Cybersecurity I Semester Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of Information Technology Security, and is based on forensic science and computer security technologies. The course involves the application of scientific methods for the collection, analysis, auditing, interpretation, and presentation of potential evidence. A major component of the course will be focused around describing the variety of types of computer crime, considering the approaches used to perpetrate such crimes, and the investigative techniques available for these crimes. Topics include history and examples of computer crime, identity theft, and computer crime prevention strategies.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent, or consent.
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CPS 280 - Special Topics in Computer Science Semester Hours: 3
This introductory-level course will cover current and evolving industry trends.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent.
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CPS 313 - Advanced Programming Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of CPS 212 - Programming II , and an introduction to programming using the language Visual C++. Exclusively using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), the student will develop applications with and for a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II or equivalent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 314 - Programming Languages Semester Hours: 3
This course presents syntax and semantics of particular programming languages, and addresses fundamental program construction and special features of each language. While programming itself will be part of the course, the subject of this course leans more toward understanding the principles of programming languages and language design. The student will learn to analyze each language and its associated development environment to determine if that language and its tools are the best choice for programming tasks. This course introduces various programming languages not currently offered in the curriculum.
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II .
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CPS 315 - Object-Oriented Programming I Semester Hours: 3
A first course in problem-solving, software design, and computer programming using the Java language. It is intended for student with programming experience in at least one other language.
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II .
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CPS 316 - Object-Oriented Programming II Semester Hours: 3
A second course in problem-solving, software design and computer programming using the Java language. This course is an introduction to web server development using Java, HTTP, XML, and Java Server Pages. It covers Java Web Server, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) to automated servlet programming, and three-tiered solutions using HTTP tunneling. XML and JSP are used to create dynamic Web content.
Pre-requisites: CPS 315 - Object-Oriented Programming I .
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 318 - Computational Modeling and Visualization Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to computational modeling for industrial systems analytics. Topics include building mesh-based models of surfaces used in the manufacturing process, representation of forces acting on those parts during manufacturing, and visualization of results of simulations. Computational modeling software is introduced.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I and MAT 362 - Linear Algebra .
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CPS 323 - Computer Architecture Semester Hours: 3
Computer architecture is the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components and designing the hardware/software interface to create a computer that meets functional, performance, energy consumption, cost, and other specific goals. This course introduces the basic hardware structure of modern programmable computers from the ground up and focuses on the foundational concepts that are the basis for current computer design. This classic introduction provides a deep look into the computer, will demonstrate how software interacts with hardware, and discusses how trends in technology, applications, and economics drive continuing changes in the field of computer design.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I .
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CPS 325 - Networking and Telecommunications Semester Hours: 3
Networking hardware and software. The course will cover the installation and maintenance of networks, network management, telephony and security. Students will learn to manage at least two different network server operating systems.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent.
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