Catalog 73 - National University

School of Business and Management◆ MAJOR IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (620-409)Faculty Advisor: Farhang Mossavar-Rahmani • (858) 642-8409 •fmossava@nu.eduThe objective of the major in Financial Management is to preparestudents for positions in the field of corporate financial management.The program helps prepare students for the Certified in FinancialManagement (CFM) exam which is the principal certification forcorporate financial officers. It also prepares students for the CertifiedCash Manager (CCM) exam. The CCM designation signifies a highdegree of expertise in the field of cash and treasury management.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Develop essential skills in problem-solving with emphasis onwealth maximization• Integrate ethical and global issues that impact business andfinance.• Gain a greater understanding of political, social, legal,regulatory, and technological issues in the context of micro andmacro finance.• Equip themselves with an integrated view of the theoretical andpractical aspects of Finance.• Prepare themselves for careers in financial management,financial institutions, financial markets, law, government service,and related fields.Degree RequirementsTo receive a Bachelor of Science with a major in financialmanagement, students must complete at least 180 quarter units asarticulated below, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upperdivisionlevel and 45 of which must be completed in residence atNational University. The following are specific degree requirements.In the absence of transfer credit, students may need to takeadditional general electives to satisfy the total units for the degree.Refer to the section of undergraduate admission procedures forspecific information regarding admission and evaluation.Preparation for the Major(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units)MNS 205 Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Business *(Prerequisite: Placement evaluation)ECO 203 Principles of Microeconomics *ECO 204 Principles of Macroeconomics *ACC 201 Financial Accounting FundamentalsACC 202 Managerial Accounting Fundamentals(Prerequisite: ACC 201)* May be used to satisfy general education requirements.Requirements for the Major(17 courses; 76.5 quarter units)Core Business Requirements(7 courses; 31.5 quarter units)BKM 400 Business Knowledge Management StrategiesMNS 407 Management Science(Prerequisite: MNS 205)MGT 309C Principles of Management and OrganizationFIN 310 Business Finance(Prerequisite: ACC 201)MKT 302A Marketing FundamentalsLAW 304 Legal Aspects of Business IACC 300 Applied Technology for Accountants(Prerequisite: ACC 201)148Core Finance Courses(10 courses; 45 quarter units)FIN 440FIN 442FIN 443FIN 444FIN 446FIN 447FIN 449FIN 450FIN 451FIN 448Financial Institutions(Prerequisite: FIN 310)Investments(Prerequisites: FIN 310 and FIN 440)Working Capital Management(Prerequisite: FIN 310)Risk Management and Insurance(Prerequisite: FIN 310)International Financial Management(Prerequisite: FIN 310)Financial Planning(Prerequisites: FIN 310 and FIN 442)Analysis of Financial Statements(Prerequisite: FIN 310)Bank Management(Prerequisite: FIN 310)Real Estate Finance(Prerequisite: FIN 310)Seminar in Finance(Prerequisites: FIN 310, FIN 440, FIN 442, FIN 443, and FIN446)◆ MAJOR IN HOSPITALITY AND CASINOMANAGEMENT(620-451)Faculty Advisor: Michael Pickett • (909) 919-7631 • mpickett@nu.eduThe Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Casino Managementdegree is intended to prepare students to work in the rapidlyexpanding field of Tribal Government Gaming Enterprises. This termincludes all aspects of the casino operations and all ancillarydepartments that are tied into the infrastructure of such casinoresorts. Combining general business and management courses withcasino specific skill level and management courses, students will beprepared for an entry level position or advancement within theindustry. In addition to acquiring general business and managementskills, students will become familiar with the hospitalityenvironment; understand the basic regulatory issues, including theterminology and implications for game protection. Working incollaborative teams, actual scenarios from industry will be discussedand analyzed through problem resolution processes. This programwill prepare graduates to develop and lead world class hospitalityservices and value-added customer partnerships.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Communicate professionally and effectively with various levelsof organizational leadership, customers, and team members in avariety of formats to include oral, visual, and written.• Demonstrate broad-based skills including the application ofcasino specific management and leadership skills, the ability toapply Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) andmarketing concepts, and define the unique role of TribalGovernment Gaming Enterprises within the business andhospitality industry.• Identify current hospitality and casino management guestservice concepts and customer loyalty strategies recognized asindustry standards.• Develop and employ information and knowledge resources tomaximize workplace learning, problem solving, and decisionmaking.• Explain and differentiate the major components of security andsurveillance methods to include game protection, assetprotection, and fair gaming procedures.• Apply critical thinking skills and techniques in managerial