Requirements

Major/Minor

The business administration major provides knowledge of the functional areas of business and the quantitative tools and economic theory necessary to analyze business problems. Course work provides an understanding of the effect of legal, behavioral and financial considerations in business decision-making and the social and ethical ramifications of those decisions. Instructional emphasis is placed on global business issues, entrepreneurship and emerging business technologies.

Major Requirements

Business Administration 220, 240, 250, 255, 335, 345, 350, 380, 490; Accounting 101, 102; and Economics 190, 191, 260, 367; Students must also complete nine credit hours in one of the following concentrations:

Concentration in Marketing
Required: Business Administration 351; and two courses chosen from Business Administration 275, 365, Communication Arts and Sciences 274 or Graduate School of Business 772 (requires acceptance to the Master of Business Administration program)

Concentration in Finance
Required: Business Administration 370; and two courses chosen from Business Administration 365, 375, Economics 376 or Graduate School of Business 625 (requires acceptance to the Master of Business Administration program)

Concentration in Management
Required: Business Administration 275, and two courses chosen from Business Administration 245, Communication Arts and Sciences 320, Economics 480 or Brennan School of Business 624 (requires acceptance to the Master of Business Administration program) The satisfactory/fail grade option may be used in only one repeated course required for the major. A minimum of one half the courses in the major field must be completed at Dominican University. Majors in business administration will earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in finance or the Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in marketing or management.

Minor Requirements

Six of the courses listed under major requirements, including a minimum of three courses in business administration, are required for the minor. Please consult your Business advisor for appropriate course selection. The satisfactory/fail grade option may be used in only one repeated course required for the minor. A minimum of one half the courses in the minor field must be completed at Dominican University.

COURSES

220. ADVANCED COMPUTER BUSINESS APPLICATIONS (3)
This course provides business students with experience using computer software tools relevant to business applications. Students will learn to utilize advanced spreadsheet functions and features including financial functions, data tables, table lookup, scenario analysis, goal seeking analysis, and techniques for embedding and linking spreadsheets. In addition, students will learn to code Excel macros and perform elementary programming in Visual Basic, and will also utilize project management software to create timelines, project schedules, organization charts and process flowcharts. Students will also track business transactions for a fictitious company using a popular accounting software package. Students will engage in Web design projects. Prerequisite: CIS 120 or equivalent

240. BUSINESS LAW (3)
Analysis of business and its relation to society and law; legal procedures for resolving conflicts, contracts, agency, property, administrative law, criminal law and torts; corporate law and partnerships; negotiable instruments and secured transactions; bankruptcy; and estates.

245. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)
Principles, theories, processes and practices relating to the management of personnel. Listed also as Communication Arts and Sciences 306.

250. MARKETING (3)
Introduction to the marketing concept, its historical development and its importance to business, institutions, and consumers in contemporary society. Prerequisite: Economics 190

255. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3)
Survey and analysis of economic, managerial and financial aspects of United States’ firms operating abroad. Impact of United States and foreign government political, economic and social policies upon management of the multi-national firm. Prerequisites: Economics 190, 191

275. ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3)
This course considers the problems and policies that are unique to a small business. The course provides information on business startups, funding sources, issues related to growth, and the role of the small business in the economy. Accounting 101 is recommended

335. BUSINESS ETHICS (3)
This course is a study of the social and ethical issues facing business. Approaches to processes that foster ethical decision making in today’s complex global business environment are examined from a managerial perspective. A variety of means, including case studies, are used to examine such topics as corporate social responsibility, ethical corporate culture, employment issues, working conditions, environmental impact issues and codes of conduct. Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Business Administration 345 is recommended.

345. MANAGEMENT (3)
An examination of basic organizational theory. Various organizational models and methods of reaching organizational goals are studied through analysis of current management practices. Prerequisites: Economics 190 and junior standing or consent of the instructor

350. MANAGERIAL FINANCE (3)
Examination of the functions of financial management. Topics covered include financial analysis of operations, performance and profitability; financial planning using cash budgets and pro forma statements; management of working capital; analysis of alternative short-term financing; time value of money and capital budgeting techniques. Prerequisite: Accounting 101; Economics 260 is recommended

351. INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (3)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the complexities of marketing products and services in international markets. Through lectures, discussions and case studies, the course will explore the elements of the marketing mix in an international marketing context. Topics will include the importance of international marketing to American producers, appraisals of the international marketing environment, and the recognition of cultural differences in various foreign countries. Prerequisite: Business Administration 250

365. APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS (3)
A study of the application of statistical research to the definition and resolution of financial marketing and economic business problems. The course will cover research design, sampling theory, methods of data collection, the use of statistical techniques in the data analysis, and will introduce forecasting models. Listed also as Economics 365 Prerequisites: Economics 260 and Computer Information Systems 120

370. INVESTMENTS (3)
An advanced finance course examining investment theory, financial markets and financial instruments. The course will also discuss topics such as financial analysis, futures markets and options. Prerequisite: Business Administration 350

375. INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (3)
The structure and operation of foreign exchange markets: spot, forward, futures and options; factors determining spot and forward exchange rates. Measurement and management of foreign exchange exposure risk. Financing international transactions. Working capital policies in an international context. Operations of the international money and capital markets. Prerequisites: Economics 190, 191 and Business Administration 350

380. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3)
Analysis of the role of operations management in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include production planning, master scheduling, inventory control, material requirements planning, personnel planning, quality control and just-in-time systems. Prerequisite: Economics 260

450. INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-4)
Open to juniors and seniors majoring in business administration.

455. INTERNSHIP (1-8)
Training in a business organization for a designated number of hours a week under the supervision of a faculty member and the manager of the business. Exposure to various aspects of business, finance, marketing or management. Prerequisite: Open to junior and senior majors

490. BUSINESS POLICIES (3)
An integrating course for business administration majors, presenting strategic planning and problem solving strategies. This course builds upon the core subjects in the business administration curriculum to improve students’ management skills. The course includes a comprehensive business administration examination and requires an internship experience or comprehensive senior project. Prerequisites: Business Administration 250, 255, 345 and 350; Economics 260

499. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINAR (3)
A research seminar for international business majors. (This course cannot be taken during the last semester of the senior year.) The student will develop a research paper on a topic related to the economy or business environment of the country whose language is being studied, using both English and foreign language sources. Topics, outlines and completed papers will be presented to and discussed by seminar participants. A translation sample will be submitted to the Department of Modern Foreign Languages for approval along with a “writing sample” of a business letter. Prerequisites: Business Administration 255, 375, Economics 376 or consent of instructor.