2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Course DescriptionsBUSN605 • Data and Decision Making(BUAG)3 creditsStudy of quantitative and qualitative research principles. Learners will developan ability to effectively evaluate and act upon common types of research reportsand data relating to applications in business. The goal is to develop the skills andknowledge necessary to make ethical and effective business decisions using data.Prerequisite: BUSN600.BUSN610 • Organizational Behavior(BUAG)3 creditsBroad examination of existing theory and research surrounding organizational behavior.Exploration of concepts including individual motivation; decision making;interpersonal communication and influence; and small group behavior includingintergroup conflict and cooperation in order to develop capacity to think strategicallyabout organizations. Focus is on the ways organizational members affect oneanother, including frameworks for developing diverse, functional, and ethicallysound organizational environments. Prerequisites: BUSN600, BUSN605.BUSN615 • Managerial Accounting(BUAG)3 creditsExamination of core managerial accounting concepts and their applications inmodern organizations. Exploration of best practices and emerging trends in accountingwith a focus on managerial decisions. Research of topics and cases mayinclude ethics, environmental accounting, long-term versus short-term profitability,constraint management, technology, cost structures, and controls. Prerequisites:BUSN600, undergraduate accounting course.BUSN621 • Environmental Perspectives inBusiness Management(BUAG)2 creditsExamination of the relationships on both a macro and micro level between businessand the local and global environment. The premise is that business leadersmust consider the social and environmental context of their actions and businesspractices. Study of principles of sustainable development will include discussionof how consideration of human and materials resources are needed for managinga business in today’s world. Prerequisite: BUSN600.BUSN625 • Managerial Finance(BUAG)3 creditsFocus is on the financial management of business and includes international andethical implications. Topics include financial analysis and decision making; financialmarkets; risk; valuation; long- and short-term financing and investing; andworking capital management. Extensive use of cases and spreadsheets is required.Prerequisites: BUSN600, BUSN615, undergraduate accounting course.81