ACCT 213, 214, any 300-level accounting course; BADM 221,
222, 300, 313, 314, 331, 332, 336, 345, 468, six semester hours of Business
Administration electives; CIS 125; ECON 223, 224, 453, and six semester hours of
economics electives. These BADM and ECON electives must be selected from junior
and senior-level courses.
Requirements for a Major in Professional Golf
Management (BBA)
(CIP 52.0999)
ACCT 213, 214, any 300-level accounting course; BADM 221,
222, 300, 313, 314, 331, 332, 336, 468; Business Administration Golf Management
111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 490; CIS 125; ECON 223, 224, 453; twelve
semester hours of School of Business electives. Two laboratory science courses
from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics. Incoming playing
proficiency and Playing Ability Tests (PAT), and PGA Education Program.
Requirements for a Major in International Business (BBA) (CIP
52.1103)
ACCT 213, 214; BADM 221, 222, 300, 313, 314, 331, 332, 345,
468, 490, 558, 572; CIS 125; ECON 223, 224, 448, 449, 453; Foreign Language
Electives 201, 202, 231, 232, and a 300-level foreign-literature course sequence
in French or Spanish; GOVT 229, 343, 345.
Requirements for a Major in General Business (AA) (CIP
52.0201)
ACCT 213, 214; BADM 221, 222; CIS 125; ECON 223, 224; ENGL
101, 102, and one of 201, 202, 203, or 204 courses; PE 111 or 112, 185; Fine
Arts 131; GOVT 229; HIST 111, 112; MATH 111, 160; RELG 125, one laboratory
science course from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics, and
five semester hours of unrestricted electives.
Business Administration Course Listing (BADM 000)
221-222 Business Law (3,3)
The student is introduced to constitutional, criminal, and
tort law as they apply to ordinary business transactions, with emphasis on
contracts and negotiable instruments. Included are: the divisions of property,
agency, partnerships, corporations, sales, and commercial paper. Emphasis is
placed on the Uniform Commercial Code throughout the course.
300 The Philosophy of Business (3)
This course examines the philosophical and economic
foundations of capitalism and entrepreneurship, with special emphasis on the
role of business activity within this context. It also examines the effects of
public policies that alter the economic outcomes that would otherwise occur as a
result of this business activity. This requires the student to invoke basic
economic theory, particularly supply and demand and opportunity cost analysis.
This course also discusses the concepts of competition and monopoly, with a
critical eye toward the standard theories of perfect competition and perfect
monopoly. An alternative theory of entrepreneurial competition is analyzed and
applied to antitrust policy. Prerequisites: ECON 223, 224 and Junior Standing.
313 Principles of Marketing (3)
A study of basic marketing principles with emphasis on
customer behavior, marketing policies, programs, information, management,
organizations, institutions, research, accounting concepts, and related economic
theories. Case studies of various marketing activities are also included.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
314 Corporate Finance (3)
A study of the principles, methods, and problems relating to
managing the currency and long-term financial needs of corporations. The topics
studied include procedures for organizing a company; classes of securities;
sources of funds; dividend policies; expansion and combination; insolvency and
reorganization; government regulation; and organization and methods of the money
and capital markets. Prerequisite: ACCT 214.
320 Financial Planning (3)
An overview of the financial planning process including: a
study of the financial services industry; the marketing of financial services;
ethical standards and regulations for financial planners; the economic
environment of financial planning; financial and accounting fundamentals for
financial planners; an integrative analysis of risk management, investment
management, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning.
Prerequisites: ACCT 214 and ECON 223.
331 Principles of Management (3)
A study of the basic fundamentals underlying efficient and
effective application in planning and control of human and economic resources
under the free enterprise system. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
332 Human Resources Management (3)
A study of policies, procedures, and techniques involved in
the management of people so as to gain maximum rewards for the employee and the
employer. Particular emphasis is placed upon managerial development and
leadership. Prerequisite: BADM 331, or permission of instructor.
336 Business Communication (3)
A study of theory and practice in communication for business
purposes. Focus is priarily in three areas: the theory, process, and problems of
communication; development of effective internal communication and practice;
development of effective external communication and practice. Prerequisite:
Junior standing.
345 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics (3)
This course intends to acquaint students with the role that
quantitative methods play in business and economic decision making. It
emphasizes, using computers and computer-assisted solution methods, the
application of a wide variety of quantitative techniques to the solution of
business and economic problems. Prerequisites: MATH 111 and 160.
441 Retail Management (3)
A study of the activities associated with management,
merchandising, and promotional activities in the competitive business
environment associated with retail outlets. Topics include the market structure
of retailing, consumer behavior and merchandising strategy, the financial tools
to achieve profitability, and trends and current research in retailing.
Prerequisites: BADM 313and 331.
442 Advertising (3)
An examination of advertising and promotional strategies for
goods and services in for-profit and not-for-profit business environments.
Topics include an analysis of the benefits of various media, the functions of
advertising agencies, promotional strategies, and trends in current advertising
research and applications in both domestic and international markets.
Prerequisite: BADM 313.
445 Marketing Research (3)
An introduction to the fundamentals of research
methodology and the usage of research in marketing decision-making. Topics
include research design, sampling procedures, data collection methods, and
alternate statistical methods for data analysis. Students will design and
execute one or more individual and/or group research projects. Prerequisites:
BADM 313, BADM 345, and MATH 160.
468 Business Policy (3)
An integrative capstone course designed, using the
case-studies approach, to bring all the functional areas to bear on the analysis
and solution of business problems. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
490 Business Internship (3)
Business-related employment experience with an approved
organization. Related term paper required. Prerequisites: junior standing (at
least); declared major in Business Administration, overall grade point average
of 2.0 or greater, and completion of an independent study contract.
530 Investment Analysis (3)
A study of security analysis, with an emphasis on
fundamental analysis of equities and bonds. Specific topics include market
efficiency and anomalies, security valuation, asset pricing models, equity and
bond fundamentals, and the use of futures and options markets. Team project
involving the analysis of an actual common stock is required. Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
531 Advanced Investment Analysis (3)
A study of portfolio management, with an emphasis on
customizing asset allocation strategies and tactics for individual and
institutional investors. Modern Portfolio Theory is introduced and applied.
Topics include bond management strategies, portfolio performance evaluation,
international diversification, and the assessment of alternative investments.
Team project involving the development of an investment plan and the management
of an associated investment portfolio is required. Prerequisite: BADM 530 or
approval of instructor.
533 Principles of Insurance (3)
A study of risk and insurance applied to handling of perils
and hazards; covers fields of fire, property, casualty, auto, fidelity, life,
and social insurance. Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of BADM 222
or approval of instructor.
535 Principles of Real Estate (3)
Fundamental principles and problems of purchasing, owning,
leasing, developing, and operating real estate; interests in realty, liens,
contracts, deeds, titles, and recording as related to individuals and business
organizations, and a study of the real estate market. Prerequisites: BADM 222
and ECON 224.
554 Entrepreneurship Seminar (3)
A course designed to provide the student with practical
knowledge in applying the principles of economics, marketing, and finance to the
problems and challenges involved in starting and operating a new business.
Topics include identifying and analyzing opportunities, obtaining financing,
preparing a business plan, marketing a new product or service, and managing the
new venture. Prerequisites: Senior standing.
556 Leadership Seminar (3)
Students will examine their leadership styles and their
experiences as they take part in intense group problem-solving exercises.
Students should develop self- awareness and insight into the interpersonal
skills needed to be an effective leader. Guest speakers will also be utilized to
discuss the type of leadership required for various types of business.
Discussion, case studies, and student reports will be included. Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
558 International Management (3)
Teaches operating across borders to deal with the following
forces and issues in a global operating environment: product and service
development, new competition, distribution challenges, macroeconomic and
socioeconomic uncertainty, financial variables, legal differences, labor issues,
a different political environment, and sociocultural-based management issues.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
560 The World of Business (3)
A course designed to relate business theory with real world applications.
Business executives lead seminars, case studies, and group discussions.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
565 Production and Operations Management (POM) (3)
An in-depth study of broad management issues of PO/M
integrating the design and implementation of an effective production or delivery
system for manufacturing and service organizations. Prerequisites: BADM 331 and
BADM 345.
570 Professional Selling and Sales Management (3)
Today’s sales force requires a continually evolving
application of marketing principles. This course examines various personal
selling and sales management issues, policies, and procedures. Topics include
recruitment, training, motivation, compensation, and evaluation of the sales
force and the relationship of sales to other marketing functions as well as
other departments within the organization. Simulated sales skill applications
along with practical individual and group case studies will be utilized
throughout the course. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
572 Global Marketing (3)
The application of basic marketing concepts and principles of
marketing around the world. Topics include the study of international trade and
financial markets, multi-cultural social and economic conditions, political and
legal aspects, and ethical issues associated with multinational marketing.
Lectures will be supplemented with case analyses, and, when available,
appropriate guest speakers will be invited to convey key aspects related to the
global economy. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
574 Consumer Behavior (3)
A study of the buying decision process through an analysis of
interdisciplinary behavioral science findings in the marketing context in order
to more fully understand and predict reactions of consumers to marketing
strategies. Prerequisite: BADM 313.
590 Study Abroad (3)
An experiential learning course which provides students with
an exposure to an understanding of the distinctive characteristics of global
versus domestic operations in foreign settings under the supervision of an
appropriate faculty member. Various functional areas of business are explored
through various site visits and presentations in the selected foreign country or
countries. Appropriate background readings and assignments are required, along
with the preparation of a paper relating to the experience as determined by the
instructor.
Professional Golf Management Course Listing (BADG 000)
111 PGM
Orientation
Workshop (1)
Provides an overview of the PGA and the PGM Program. The following GPTP
materials will be covered in class: PGA Constitution, Career Enhancement, and
Rules of Golf. The Constitution module is designed to give you an overview of
the Constitution’s contents, structure, and function. Career Enhancement covers
job-seeking skills of writing resumes, cover letter, and interviewing. The Rules
of Golf module is to give you a clear understanding of the importance of the
rules of golf and to provide you with the information and practice you need to
be able to use the rules book to make rules decisions.
112 GPTP Workshop Level 1-A (1)
The following GPTP materials will be covered in this course: Introduction to
Teaching, Tournament Operations, and Golfer Development Programs. Introduction
to Teaching covers the fundamentals of the golf swing and teaching techniques.
Tournament Operations will give you the skills required to run a successful golf
tournament. Golfer Development Programs teaches you how to develop tournaments
and teach golf clinics and other programs that meet the needs, interests, and
concerns of juniors, women, and senior golfers. Prerequisite: BUS GLF 111
113 GPTP Workshop Level 1-B (1)
GPTP modules of Golf Club Design & Repair, Golf Car Fleet Management, and
Analysis of the Swing will be covered in class discussion. Golf Club Design and
Repair will increase your knowledge of golf club design principles and give you
hands-on practice in key club-repair procedures. In Golf Car Fleet Management
you will learn how to develop, organize and implement a profitable golf car
rental program, incorporating safe, clean, and well-maintained golf cars.
Analysis of the Swing will allow you to apply what you have learned in
Introduction to Teaching. Provides training in how to evaluate and analyze a
student’s swing. Prerequisite: BUS GLF 112
114 GPTP Workshop Level 2-A (1)
The GPTP Pre-Seminar modules of Business Planning & Operations and Customer
Relations will be covered in this course. Business Planning & Operations
introduces you to the key considerations and skills involved in setting up and
operating a golf facility. It enables you to learn how budgeting, forecasting,
and planning contribute to a profitable operation. Customer Relations introduces
you to the seven interpersonal skills and four strategies for handling everyday
interactions and challenging situations. Prerequisite: BUS GLF 113
115 GPTP Workshop Level 2-B (1)
The Turfgrass Management course is designed to increase your awareness of the
functions of the golf course maintenance department and the responsibilities of
the golf course superintendent. Students will gain a working knowledge of
fertilizers, turfgrass, weed control, insects, pests, course grooming,
aerification, and chemical usage. Communication and coordination with the
superintendent will be enhanced, as well as your ability to explain maintenance
practices to your customers. Classroom lectures will be combined with
on-the-course applications. Prerequisite: BUS GLF 114
116 GPTP Workshop Level 3-A (1)
The GPTP module of Business Communications and Pre-Seminar modules of
Supervising & Delegating, Merchandising & Inventory Management, and Swing
Concepts of Teaching are covered in this course. Business Communications will
give you the information, models, practical concepts, and techniques you need
for writing effectively. Supervising & Delegating will review and expand your
understanding of effective supervision, delegation, and problem-solving
techniques. Merchandising & Inventory Management enhances your ability to order,
receive, display and promote golf merchandise to attract customers and increase
sales. Swing Concepts of Teaching assists in developing a teaching philosophy,
reviews use of teaching drills, and video instruction. Prerequisite: BUS GLF 115
117 GPTP Workshop Level 3-B (1)
The Food & Beverage Management course provides a basic understanding of how
the food & beverage operation contributes to the profitability and success of
the facility. The major components include a study of food costing, purchasing,
inventory control, menu planning, security, staffing, and legal issues
concerning the food & beverage operation. Classroom lectures will be
supplemented with a four-week food & beverage internship at local facilities.
Prerequisite: BUS GLF 116
118 GPTP Electives Workshop (1)
The GPTP Electives of Golf Course Design, Golf Facility Design, Golf Range
Management, and Caddie Program Management are the topics to be covered. Golf
Course Design gives you a working knowledge and understanding of the design
process. Golf Facility Design teaches how to gather and analyze data to
determine the facility’s functional and aesthetic needs. Golf Range Management
covers the factors common to most successful range operations. Caddie Program
Management reviews the procedures and guidelines to develop and manage a
successful caddie program. Prerequisite: BUS GLF 116
490 Golf Internship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (1)
PGA Class "A" professionals will supervise internship
opportunities that will challenge students to expand on their classroom
education and enhance their future employment.