Graduation Requirements

Majors

Minors

Course Descriptions
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Introduction
The mission of the Business Management Department is to create a learning environment for students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to make an immediate contribution in the workplace, and to rapidly grow into leadership positions in their organizations. We will do this by partnering with industry and non-profit organizations to provide mentoring, seminars, consulting projects, and internships to allow the student to apply what they have learned via case study and classroom discussion. Graduating students will emerge with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, technological and global literacy, and key communication and problem-solving skills.
General Advisement questions should be directed to the College of Business and Communication Advisement Center Smith 296, (208) 496-1451.
See the Department of Business Management homepage at: http://www.byui.edu/busmanagement
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Graduation Requirements
To receive a BS in Business Management, a student will need to complete the prescribed course of study with a minimum of 120 credits and a GPA of 2.25 or higher. No grade of less than C- will be allowed in core and emphasis courses. A professional internship experience, to be completed following the junior year, is required for graduation.
Central Aims - Students who successfully complete the degree will demonstrate the following skills: a. Technological Literacy: graduates will understand how technology is used in all functions of business to improve productivity, communication, and customer service. b. Global Literacy: graduates will understand international trade and financial systems. Core courses in marketing and organizational behavior will address cross-cultural issues. c. Quantitative Analysis: all appropriate upper-division courses will develop quantitative reasoning skills by utilizing business software and web-based applications to solve finance, marketing, and operational problems addressed in the curriculum. d. Problem Solving and Project Management: all upper-division students will participate in business case studies, internships, and consulting projects to develop skills in these areas. e. Written and Oral Communication: students will complete three courses in written communication, and will utilize presentation software in upper division oral reports. f. Teamwork and Leadership Skills: Organizational Behavior course will teach team-building principles that will be applied in study groups during the integrated junior core. Selected emphasis courses will include consulting projects executed in teams. g. Entrepreneurial Spirit: students will be educated, encouraged, and supported in operating and growing business ventures in appropriate courses, guest seminars, practicums, and internships. h. Business Ethics: Students will be given the opportunity to identify and eliminate any incongruities between their personal ethical tendencies and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Major Requirements
1. Successfully complete the Pre-Business Management Core (during freshman and sophomore years) by completing all 31 credit hours (2.5 GPA overall, no grade less than a C-). 2. Successfully complete the Integrated Business Core, Integrated Emphasis, and other required Business Core courses. 3. Complete a Professional Internship (B398) after the Integrated Business Core (IBC). 4. Select and complete the requirements for integrated emphasis from those listed below. 5. Complete a Senior Capstone course (B 499A, 499B, 499C, or 499D). 6. Select and complete 12-credit complementary cluster approved by your Faculty Advisor.
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Career Opportunities
Students graduating from this major will be prepared for entry-level management positions in finance, marketing, supply chain management/operations and management. They will also receive sufficient knowledge to be able to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in the industry of their choice after gaining relevant experience. Within the finance area, students will be particularly suited for opportunities in financial services, banking and corporate finance. Within the marketing area, students will be well prepared for careers in sales, supply chain management/operations, marketing research, marketing services or business-to-business/business-to-consumer marketing.
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Accessibility of Business Management Courses
1. B 101 and all B 200-level courses available to all students. 2. B 279R, 370, 380, 413, 454, and 475 are all available to all students who have completed proper prerequisite courses. 3. All other Business Management courses are limited to students majoring, minoring, or getting a cluster in business. Exceptions require approval from the Instructor.
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Program Description
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B.S. in Applied Management (405)
Students desiring to complete a degree in Applied Management must first complete an AAS in Culinary Arts, Floral Design, Professional Pre-school, or other AAS degree as approved by their faculty advisor. Students completing an AAS in the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering should see BS in Technology Management (410) listed in this section.
See respective department section in this catalog for specific AAS degree information.
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 312, 312C
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 221
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course IS 140
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course CHIN 347 ENG 250, 250H, 251, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 373, 373H FR 202 GER 202 HON 200, 220, 221H, 222 LANG 202 PH 314 PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 313, 313H, 314, 315, 315H RUSS 340, 340H SPAN 202, 302
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits AGRON 122, 270 BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H GEOG 101, 101L GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150 PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course AMHER 170, 170H ECON 111, 111H HIST 120, 121 POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course ECON 112, 112H
Major Requirements
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C ACCTG 180 B 101, 301, 321, 341, 361, 398
AND Take 3 Credits Minimum Grade: C B 220, 275, 370, 380, 418, 431, 454 ECON 358 IS 350
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B.S. in Technology Management (410)
Students desiring to earn a degree in Technology Management must complete or be within one semester of completing an AAS in Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, or Electronic Engineering Technology through the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering before declaring this major.
See respective department section in this catalog for specific AAS degree information.
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 312, 312C
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 221
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course IS 140
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course CHIN 347 ENG 250, 250H, 251, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 373, 373H FR 202 GER 202 HON 200, 220, 221H, 222 LANG 202 PH 314 PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 313, 313H, 314, 315, 315H RUSS 340, 340H SPAN 202, 302
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits BIO 250
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H PH 101, 101L, 105
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course AMHER 170, 170H ECON 111, 111H HIST 120, 121 POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course ECON 112, 112H
Major Requirements Automotive Students must take B 364
Take 1 Course Minimum Grade: C B 101, 364
AND
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C ACCTG 180 B 301, 321, 341, 361, 398
AND Take 3 Credits Minimum Grade: C B 220, 275, 370, 380, 418, 431, 454 ECON 358 IS 350
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B.S. in Business Management (415)
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 312, 312C
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 108, 108H
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course IS 140
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course CHIN 347 ENG 250, 250H, 251, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 373, 373H FR 202 GER 202 HON 200, 220, 221H, 222 LANG 202 PH 314 PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 313, 313H, 314, 315, 315H RUSS 340, 340H SPAN 202, 302
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits AGRON 122, 270 BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H GEOG 101, 101L GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150 PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course ECON 111, 111H
IX. Social Science
Take 1 Course ECON 112, 112H
Major Requirements
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C- ACCTG 201, 202 B 101, 220, 275, 279R, 301, 321, 341, 361, 398 ECON 358 IS 350 MATH 221
AND Take 1 Course Minimum Grade: C- B 499A, 499B, 499C, 499D
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Emphasis in Marketing (95)
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Emphasis in Finance (96)
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C-
B 420, 421 | AND
Choose either Option 1, 2, or 3 listed below
Option #1: (Banking & Capital Markets)
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C-
ACCTG 313
B 422A, 423A, 424A
ECON 454 OR
Option #2: (Retail Finance & Financial Planning)
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C-
B 422B, 424B, 425B, 426, 427B, 428B OR
Option #3: (Corporate Financial Management)
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C-
ACCTG 313
B 423C, 424C, 425C, 427C, 428C, 429 |
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Minor in Non-business Related Majors (189)
Students are required to complete B 101, Acctg 180 (or 201), Econ 112, Math 221 and show spreadsheet competency. (If one of these courses has already been completed to fulfill a major requirement, choose an alternate course from the list below. Do not take both Acctg. 180 and Acctg. 201. Choose only one of them.)
Take 12 Credits Minimum Grade: C-
ACCTG 180, 201, 202
B 101, 220, 275
ECON 111, 111H, 112, 112H, 300, 358
IS 350
MATH 221
AND
(Student must apply to the IBC Program before completing these courses)
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C-
B 301, 321, 341, 361
Minor in Business Related Majors (190)
Accounting, Economics, Information Systems
Accounting, Economic and IS majors need to take Acctg 180 or 201, IS 140, Math 221 and Econ 111 as part of their major.
Choose 1 of the Emphasis Areas as explained here:
FINANCE EMPHASIS AREA: Choose one of the following career Tracks:
Banking & Capital Markets: Take these Courses: Acctg 313, B 422A, B 423A, B 424A, and Econ 454. Retail & Financial Planning: Take these Courses: B 422B, B 424B, B 425B, B 426, B 427B, and B 428B. Corporate Financial Management: Take the following Courses: Acctg 313, B 423C, B 424C, B 425C, B 427C, B 428C, and B 429.
MARKETING EMPHASIS AREA: Choose one of the following Career Tracks:
Business to Consumer Marketing: Take 6 credits from the following Courses: B 443, B 446, B 447, B 449, B 451, B 457, Comm 231A, and Comm 231B.
Business to Business Marketing: Take 6 credits from the following Courses: B 447, B 451, B 452, and B 458.
Students must apply to the IBC Program before completing these courses
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C-
B 301, 321, 341, 361
AND
FINANCE EMPHASIS AREA:
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C-
B 420, 421
OR
MARKETING EMPHASIS AREA:
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C-
B 441, 445, 448, 453, 455 | AND
Finance Emphasis Career Tracks
Take 7 Credits Minimum Grade: C-
ACCTG 313
B 422A, 422B, 423A, 423C, 424A, 424B, 424C, 425B, 425C, 426, 427B, 427C, 428B, 428C, 429
ECON 454
OR
Marketing Emphasis Career Tracks
Take 6 Credits Minimum Grade: C-
B 443, 446, 447, 449, 451, 452, 457, 458
COMM 231A, 231B
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Course Descriptions
| B 101 Introduction to Business |
(3:3:0) |
Required for all business management majors. Recommended also for non-business students interested in gaining an overview of business management, marketing, accounting, human resource management, and small business entrepreneurship.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 201 Introduction To Finance |
(3:3:0) |
This is an introductory course to familiarize non-business majors with the basic vocabulary and substantive knowledge of personal finance, financial institutions, and business finance. The class will provide an opportunity to develop skills in effective communication, financial analysis, and problem solving. Ethics in the area of finance will be discussed.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 220 Business Communication |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: English 111 and 22 credit hours. |
This course includes learning proper grammar, punctuation, and format of documents; analyzing, composing, and dictating business letters and memos; producing job application documents; researching and creating business reports; interviewing; and giving oral presentations.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 247 Principles of Marketing |
(3:3:0) |
An introduction to the fundamental principles of marketing for non-business majors. Such topics as: the marketing environment, product development, pricing-strategy, distribution, and promotion will be discussed.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 260 Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Management |
(3:3:0) |
An introduction overview course covering the history, vocabulary, basic operating principles, modes of travel, destination geography, business and career opportunities governing the national and international travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.
(Winter)
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| B 275 Business Law and the Legal Environment |
(3:3:0) |
An introduction to legal aspects of establishing and operating a business. Topics covered include legal procedures, contracts, commercial paper, and business organizations.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 279R Business Discovery Series |
(1:1:0) |
The course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture by successful entrepreneurs, business persons, and faculty. Individuals in differing stages of their careers, from small and large companies, and from various industries will be invited to speak.
(Winter, Fall)
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| B 283 Entrepreneurship Skills |
(3:3:0) |
This course offers an introductory level overview of the major elements of entrepreneurship and small business management. This course is especially good for students who plan to launch a business while going to school or plan to have their own business in the future.
(Winter, Fall)
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| B 284 Students in Free Enterprise |
(0.5:1:0) |
The purpose of the Students in Free Enterprise is to allow students to integrate all of their learned business skills into teaching and sharing the principles of free enterprise, supporting SIFE, and engaging in experiential based hands-on practical experiences. Also, assist businesses in a consulting capacity, depending upon the needs of the local business community.
(Winter, Fall)
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| B 295 Delta Epsilon Chi-Business Student Association |
(0.5:1:0) |
| Fee: $20.00 |
Delta Epsilon Chi is a National Organization of students in the field of business with specific emphasis on the areas of marketing, management, merchandising, and entrepreneurship. This class will involve students learning skills in those areas with involvement in the business community. Leadership skills will be taught as well as opportunities to participate in state and national competitions.
(Winter, Fall)
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| B 301 Financial Management |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Business Core (B 220, B 275, IS 140, Econ 111, Econ 112, Acct 201, Acct 202, and Math 221) or instructor approval. |
Part of the junior core for business majors. Covers financial statement analysis, cash management, capital structure, capital budgeting, short and long-term financial management, sources of financing, risk/return, dividend policy, and international finance. Basic mathematics of finance and spreadsheet software will be taught and used in the course.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 321 Organizational Effectiveness |
(3:3:0) |
| Fee: $20.00 |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Pre-Business Core (B 101, B 220, B 275, IS 140, Econ 111, Econ 112, Acct 201, Acct 202, and Math 221) or instructor approval. |
Part of the junior integrated core for business majors. Organizational Behavior at three levels: individual, group, and organizations. Examination of areas: motivation, team, group behavior, organizational design, structure, culture, communication, leadership, decision making, and managing change.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 341 Marketing Management |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Pre-Business Core (B 101, B 220, B 275, IS 140, Econ 111, Econ 112, Acct 201, Acct 202, and Math 221)or instructor approval. |
Part of the junior core for business majors. Designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to marketing principles.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 361 Operations Management |
(3:3:0) |
| Fee: $10.00 |
| Prerequisite: Math 108 or 110, Math 221, IS 140 |
Part of the junior core for business majors. This course will focus on operational issues common to all businesses with increased emphasis on service businesses. Regular quantitative assignments using spreadsheet-based operations management software will be included.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 370 Human Resource Management |
(3:3:0) |
An overview of all facets of Human Resource including strategies and environment, diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act; recruiting, selecting, training, and development; performance appraisals, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and OSHA regulations. The course will include solving case studies, and students will design presentations and conduct Human Resource activities.
(Winter, Fall)
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| B 380 Introduction to International Business |
(3:3:0) |
Explores international business, trade, foreign investment, and the challenges confronting U.S. firms in international environments. Analyzes how marketing, production, finance, and human resource management are affected by cultural, political, economic, and legal differences.
(Winter, Fall)
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| B 398 Advanced Academic Internship |
(3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of at least three of the following courses: B 301, 321, 341, 361, and IS 350. |
Students will participate in the following: review and learn new job-getting skills in resume writing, job portfolio preparation, networking, and interviewing; find a professional business management internship/job in an approved business and complete 270 hours of work over a minimum time length of eight weeks; apply the principles and skills learned in the classroom to on-the-job practices and procedures in business management. Through on the job experience, students will gain a greater vision of what it means to be a business management professional. Students will establish professional career networking links with the business they are employed in and other exposed businesses and businessmen they come into contact with during work experience. Students will receive timely consultation from inside and outside sources to help direct learning progress in various job responsibilities. Students may also receive compensation and recognition by receiving wages from the employer and letters of recommendation from both the employer and BYU-Idaho.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 401 Advanced Financial Management |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301 or Acct 301 |
Financial management in the corporate setting, asset valuation, risk analysis capital decision making, financial controls, applications of financial principles to the corporate organization, in-depth coverage of securities structure and pricing, capital generation and dividend policy. Also includes working capital management, leasing, and international corporate finance.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 405 Management of Financial Institutions |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301 or Acct 301 |
Covers management of credit institutions including banks, savings and loans, mutual funds, commercial and consumer finance companies and investment banks. The course deals with regulation of institutions, balance sheet management, loan policy, investments, domestic and international banking institutions.
(Fall)
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| B 406 Risk and Insurance |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301 or Acct 301 |
Risk management for individuals and business through the use of insruance and other methods. Personal protection for life, health, auto, homeowner, and disability insurance, as well as business protection through the use of various insurance products, derivatives, and analysis models is covered.
(Winter)
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| B 410 Investments |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301 or Acct 301 |
Covers topics in the financial markets, including portfolio theory, valuation, fixed-income securities, security analysis, mutual funds, and derivative assets, financial markets, investment vehicles, asset allocation, risk analysis, evaluating performance, global considerations, buying and selling securities, and tax implications of investing.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 411 Advanced Investments |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 410 |
Institutional framework of domestic and foreign securities industries, options and futures, advanced coverage of stock and bond analysis, emphasis on investment decision making with theoretical and practical applications.
(Winter, Fall)
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| B 413 Real Estate |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 201 or B 301 |
A one-semester course in real estate practices and finance. topics include basic forms of real estate ownership, investments, fundamental transactions, appraisal, brokerage, land use planning and financing. Financial aspects of the the real estate business are covered including the mortgage market, real estate lending policies and foreclosure practices.
(Winter, Fall)
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| B 418 Financial Planning |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 201, B 301, Acct 301 |
Emphasizes the tools and techniques of financial planning for individuals. Subject areas include personal and family budgeting, insurance, investments, estate planning including estate and inheritance tax, retirement planning, and individual income tax considerations. The role of the financial planner will be discussed.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 420 Advanced Financial Management Skills |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341, 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Businesses Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
An advanced corporate finance course dedicated to covering key topics and issues found in the corporate setting. Topics include advanced coverage in time value of money, asset valuation, capital decision making, cost of capital, financial statement analysis, cash budgets, financial forecasting, and business ethics.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| B 421 Investment Skills |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
This course will cover topic in the following: Investors and the investment process,Financial instruments, How securities are traded, Mutual funds and investment companies, Risk and return, Efficient diversification, Capital asset pricing, Efficient markets, Bond prices and yields, Macroeconomic and industry analysis, Equity valuation, Options markets, Futures markets, and Consumer debt.
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| B 422A Advanced Investment Skills : Banking and Capital Markets |
(2:2:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
An advanced investments course that will cover topics found in the investment arena. Topics include financial markets, investments, portfolio theory, risk analysis, structured finance, and security analysis. A practical approach to investments will be emphasized with in-depth use of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
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| B 422B Advanced Investment Skills: Retail Finance and Financial Planning |
(1:1:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
An advanced investments course that will cover topics found in the investment arena. Topics include financial markets, investments, portfolio theory, risk analysis, structured finance, and security analysis. A practical approach to investments will be emphasized with in-depth use of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
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| B 423A Management of Financial Institutions: Banking and Capital Markets |
(2:2:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
The course covers management of credit institutions including banks, savings and loans, mutual funds, commercial and consumer finance companies and investment banks. The course deals with regulation of institutions, balance sheet management, loan policy, investments, domestic and international banking institutions.
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| B 423C Management of Financial Institutions: Corporate Financial Management |
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| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
The course covers management of credit institutions including banks, savings and loans, mutual funds, commercial and consumer finance companies, and investment banks. The course deals with regulation of institutions, balance sheet management, loan policy, investments, domestic and international banking institutions.
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| B 424A Legal Aspects of Finance: Banking and Capital Markets |
(1:1:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of legal issues that are commonly encountered by finance professionals and to prepare students to recognize legal issues in the finance field and to work confidently with legal advisors.
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| B 424B Legal Aspects of Finance: Retail Finance and Financial Planning |
(1:1:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
This course is designed to ba a review of legal issues affecting finance including estate planning, securities, and business entitities.
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| B 424C Legal Aspects of Finance: Corporate Financial Management |
(1-3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
This course is designed to review of legal issues affecting finance including corporation law, securites and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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| B 425B Risk and Insurance: Retail Finance and Financial Planning |
(1:1:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
This is an introduction course in risk management and insurance. The course covers risk managment for individuals as well as for business entities, through the use of insurance and other methods. Personal protection for life, health, auto, homeowner, and disability insurance, as well as business protection through the use of various insurance products is covered.
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| B 425C Risk and Insurance: Corporate Financial Management |
(1:1:0) |
| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
This is an introductory course in risk management and insurance. The course covers risk managment for business entities through the use of insurance and other methods. Business protection through the use of various insurance products is covered. Risk management strategies for interest rate, currency, and commercial risk managment through the use of derivatives and other tools is discusses.
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| B 426 Financial Planning Skills |
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| Prerequisite: B 301, 321, 341 361 with C- or higher and acceptance to Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Apply online on the Business Management homepage. |
This course is part of the Business Management Integrated Emphasis program. Students must apply for the program via the Business Management homepage. If they are accepted to the program, the department will register the student for the class.
This course will empasize the tools and techniques of financial planning for individuals. Subject areas include personal and family budgeting, insurance, investments, estate planning, individual income tax planning, and the role of a financial planner.
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