08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

GRADUATE COURSES 105
sections with three hours lecture; some sections may include additional laboratory time.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
599. THESIS. 1-6 cr. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.
BUSINESS
(BUSN)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
412. MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION. 3 cr. Theory, concepts, and process of oral and written
managerial communication; organization, analysis and presentation of information in memos
and business reports (written and oral); effects of language and media on individual and
organizational behavior; role and use of information technology. Prerequisite: 305 or approval of
department head. (Formerly Office Information Systems 412.)
For Graduates Only
501. BUSINESS AND ITS ENVIRONMENT. 3 cr. The philosophy and role of business and managers
in their social, governmental, and economic environments. Consideration is given to social and
ethical responsibilities to employees, customers, the general public, and others; relations
between business and government; public regulation and social control of business; and
relations between business and labor.
591. DIRECTED STUDY. 3 cr. Individual study of advanced business topics, under the direction of a
senior faculty member. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of BMBA courses and a minimum
graduate GPA of 3.5.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(BMBA)
For Graduates Only
509. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 3 cr. Concepts and practices of MIS, Systems
development, Data communications, Selection and utilization of computer systems to implement
a management information system. Prerequisites: CINS 170 or equivalent, QMDS 210; and the
permission of the graduate coordinator.
510. Research and Presentation Skills. 3 cr. The role of research and presentations in business.
Investigation and application of the research process, including utilization of secondary and
primary data sources, both electronic and manual; preparation and analysis of data; and
utilization of quantitative tools and analysis. Written and oral presentations utilizing multi-media
presentation tools.
511. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT. 3 cr. Determination of market prices, interest rates, national
output, exchange rates, and balance of payments. Demand estimation and cost analysis. The
effects of government interventions such as price controls, fiscal and monetary policies, tariffs,
and quotas. Prerequisites: Quantitative Methods 210, Economics 201 and 202, or 502; and the
permission of the graduate coordinator.
512. ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS FOR DECISION MAKING. 3 cr. Use of accounting information
systems for profit planning, cost control, and capital budgeting. Study of cost terminology and
behavior with emphasis on relevant costs for decision making. Management use and analysis
of financial statements. Prerequisites: Accounting 212 and 213, or 502; and the permission of
the graduate coordinator.
520. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS. 3 cr. Examination of the key aspects of investment and financial
decision-making including capital budgeting, financial statement analysis, financial planning, risk
management, international financial markets, and the selection of financial instruments and
policies. Prerequisites: Accounting 212 and 213, or 502; Economics 201 and 202, or 502;
Finance 315; and the permission of the graduate coordinator.
521. MARKETING STRATEGY. 3 cr. Planning, implementing, and evaluating marketing strategies
within the context of a dynamic and global environment. Identifying, understanding, and
selecting target markets and developing appropriate marketing programs to satisfy chosen
segments. Prerequisites: Marketing 301; and the permission of the graduate coordinator.
522. ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOR. 3 cr. The study of the development and
structure of organizations with emphasis given to behavior within organizations. Consideration
is devoted to the environment in which the organization exists and the climate within the