2011-2012 Academic Catalog - Victory University

BU-4113 SPECIAL STUDIES IN BUSINESS (1-3 SEMESTER HOURS)Individual research under the guidance of a faculty member. This course may be repeated forcredit as the topic varies.BU-4193 BUSINESS STRATEGY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)Advanced senior-level course outlining the integration of finance, marketing, management, andstrategic planning in the development of business strategy in today’s organizations. Studentsshould be prepared to demonstrate core knowledge of integration of entire businesscurriculum into this case-study course. Final project includes a senior level projectincorporating a full strategic plan for an assigned company. Prerequisite: senior status, BU-3133, BU-3253, BU-4283 and either BU-3013 (for BSBA degree) or BU-4010 (for BSOM degree).BU-4213 CORPORATE FINANCE (3 SEMESTER HOURS)This capstone course is an advanced investigation of strategic issues: working capital, capitalbudgeting and capital structure. Examines merger/acquisition analysis, firm valuation,bankruptcy and reorganization of the firm, optimal structure and dividend policy, capitalbudgeting models incorporating risk and uncertainty, and risk management. Prerequisite: BU-3013.BU-4273 QUANTITATIVE METHODS (3 SEMESTER HOURS)An introduction to decision theory, predictive modeling, forecasting, sensitivity analysis, projectmanagement techniques, inventory control models, waiting line theory, and computersimulation to improve the planning control and decision making process. Prerequisite: BU-3023.BU-4283 BUSINESS LAW (3 SEMESTER HOURS)Elements of law and legal principles encountered by the businessperson. Emphasis on basiclaw of contracts, sales and secured transactions. Includes negotiable instruments, real andpersonal property, agency, forms of business organization, surety ship, insurance contracts andtorts.202