This course provides students a comprehensive foundation in spreadsheet usage. Basic and intermediate spreadsheet skills will be developed through examples and hands-on application. Heavy emphasis will be placed on Excel usage, and other spreadsheet programs will also be examined. Basic computer skills, including file management, are needed to participate in this course.

This course investigates the role of information systems in business operations, management decision-making, and the strategic success of organizations. The course prepares students for working in information-rich, networked world of business and introduces students to a variety of technical applications used for business communication and problem solving. Learners will research current topics pertinent in todays information technology-driven organizations.

Experiential Learning: Internship (12 Credits) Non-classroom experiences in the field of business. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full-or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. A maximum of 15 credits of 287/487 can be used to meet graduation requirements. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a School of Business faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. A written learning contract must be on file in the Office of the Registrar by the end of the first week of classes in the semester in which the course is taken. The contract must provide details of the topic, learning objectives, methods to be used, works to be completed, completion dates, grading criteria, and a prospective bibliography.

This course examines the contemporary application of legal and ethical issues involved in the management and delivery of healthcare services and health-related research. A historical overview of events and milestones that have shaped the contemporary regulatory landscape is provided. Specific topics include informed consent, medical negligence, liability of hospital and staff, medical records and disclosure of patient information, ethical billing and coding practices, end-of-life decisions, and medical staff credentialing.

This course provides the foundations for economic evaluation and financial management in delivery of healthcare services, including principles of supply and demand. The purpose and methods of financial reporting, such as financial statements and balance sheets, are explained. Financial risk and insurance principles and mechanisms for healthcare reimbursement, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other payor programs are presented. The course also explores the financial, political, and economic aspects of universal healthcare.

The study of how financial institutions function both within a system where monetary policy is formulated and carried out by the Federal Reserve, acting on congressional initiatives to minimize unemployment and control inflation, and internally focusing on retail operations for deposit and loan accounts, as well as commercial banking operations. Prerequisites: ECON 101, 102.

A study of the sources and uses of working capital, the capital budgeting process, and management of the short and long-term financial policies of firms operating within a dynamic environment. Prerequisite: ACCT 211.

The study of investment alternatives, portfolio creation and analysis (by sector, industry, economy, and company), asset allocation strategies, securities markets and market indices. This course covers the content included on the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. Prerequisites: 331 or BUSL-318.

This course provides in-depth investigation of financing options and processes, interest rate structures, and supply of capital. It explores the markets for loanable funds, techniques for acquiring funds and for determining the appropriate financing instrument for a variety of business situations. Prerequisite: 331.