2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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BUSN 656 Operations Management
Managing operations, means dealing with the ways these human and capital resources interact
to create products and services. This course will sharpen participants’ insights to the impact of
corporate decisions on operations through discussion of selected case studies, many of which
will deal with firms having a global operating reach. Prerequisite: BUSN 610. 3 Hrs.
BUSN 657 Marketing Research
This course provides an introduction into marketing research processes and results. Upon
completing this course, the student should be able to interpret research findings and to reach
meaningful conclusions based upon those findings. To meet these objectives, this course
requires actual fieldwork supplemented by case studies. Prerequisite: BUSN 506. 3 Hrs.
BUSN 658 Investment Analysis
his course includes the study of capital market theory, the balance between risk and return,
rates of return required by investors and the study of betas in the capital asset pricing model,
all examined from the viewpoint of the private investor. Prerequisite: BUSN 622. 3 Hrs.
BUSN 659 International Marketing
This course focuses on the economic, social and political influences on marketing management
in the international context. Basic marketing principles and processes form the conceptual
framework for understanding global integration, decision-making and strategic planning.
Prerequisite: BUSN 506. 3 Hrs.
BUSN 662 Capitalism and Its Origins
What is capitalism? When, where, why and how did it arise? What are its costs and benefits?
What are the alternatives to capitalism? This is a course in political economy. It aims to foster
clear and dispassionate analysis of volatile issues arising from the impact of a market economy
on aspects of contemporary life. 3 Hrs.
BUSN 664 Legal Environment of Business
Focusing on strategy implications, this course will examine the legal, regulatory, political, ethical
and social environment of business. Using a case approach, the course builds on a foundation
of legal basics, helping practical managers analyze issues and operate within the external
framework of their business. Prerequisite: BUSN 605. 3 Hrs.
BUSN 665 International Experience
During this course students participate in a “hands-on” exploration of the business environment
of a country or countries in Europe, Asia, Latin America or North America. Course requirements
include attendance at pretrip seminars and completion of all course assignments after the
conclusion of the travel experience. 3 Hrs.
BUSN 668 International Financial Management
This course is an in-depth look at the role of money in the modern economy, the international
market for currencies, hedging and speculation in international finance, exchange rates and the
effect of international money movements on domestic economic activity. Prerequisites: BUSN
608 and 622. 3 Hrs.
BUSN 670 Topics in Business
Topics vary each term, check the term schedule for specific Topic descriptions. May be
repeated with different topics for a total of nine credit hours toward the MBA degree.
Repeatable for a total of 9 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
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