2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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Graduate Courses
BIOLOGY
BIOL 510 Pathophysiology
This course covers the etiology and development of pathophysiological processes at the
cellular, tissue and systems levels. Knowledge of altered physiological mechanisms will be
connected to analysis of the manifestations and treatment of disease processes. Prerequisites:
BIOL 211/211L, BIOL 212/212L. 3 Hrs.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSN 502 Financial Accounting
This course introduces accounting principles, including income-statement analysis, balancesheet
analysis, cash flow and financial statement analysis and the use of accounting information
in a case based format. A grade of Pass = B or better. Pass/No Record 3 Hrs.
GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUSN 506 Foundations of Marketing
This course provides the student with the fundamental concepts of the marketing discipline.
Since this discipline encompasses different but interrelated functions, this course is designed
to provide a foundational understanding of each of these functions and how they are related
within successful marketing. Such marketing functions include planning, coordinating, and evaluating
product design, pricing, distribution and promotional activities. The case approach is
used to illustrate these concepts and how they are successfully integrated. A grade of Pass =
B or better. Pass/No Record 2 Hrs.
BUSN 507 Foundations of Management
This course provides the student with the fundamental concepts of the management discipline.
It is designed to provide an understanding of the areas of management and how they are interrelated.
Topics include strategic planning, coordination of human resources, control, communication,
change and leadership. In addition, trends in technology and their affect on management
practices will be discussed. A grade of Pass = B or better. Pass/No Record 2 Hrs.
BUSN 508 Foundations of Decision Making
The course is an introduction to the collection and analysis of data for business decision making.
It focuses on ways that basic mathematical concepts can assist managers in exploring and
understanding complex relationships and in choosing between competing alternative courses
of action. The topics covered will include: data collection methods, data presentation in tables,
graphs and charts, probability concepts and distributions, introduction to linear regression and
introductory statistical concepts -- basics of sampling methods, and a critical view of polls,
surveys and statistical studies. A basic knowledge of spreadsheet software is required.
A grade of Pass = B or better. Pass/No Record 2 Hrs.
BUSN 516 Foundations of Economics
This course is an introduction to economic theory, spending equal time with decisions of consumers
and firms (microeconomics), and the decisions of policymakers in the economy (macroeconomics).
Current economic events will be stressed, to allow the students to understand the
importance of economics, and how economics relates with other business disciplines. Topics
covered will include price and output decisions under various market conditions, labor markets,
unemployment, inflation, and the role of fiscal and monetary policymakers. A grade of Pass = B
or better. Pass/No Record 3 Hrs.