Includes role playing and the development of a sales presentation. The process of management is applied to the functions of a business enterprise. Other topics include motivation, problem-solving, and the coordination, communication and human relations aspects of management. Through a case study approach students explore fundamental concepts of finance such as time value of money, stock and bond valuation, financial analysis and forecasting. Acc 201-202, Bus 210 or 150, Econ 202.
Assignments assist students in developing listening, speaking and writing skills.
328 In this course, students write business plans for an entrepreneurial venture while studying concepts of small firm management. Areas of exploration include recognition of opportunity, pre-venture planning, initiation, stratgegy, negotiation and funding. Emphasis is also placed on the management of organizational growth, change and finances. Plans will be implemented through portfolios constructed, managed and monitored by students. Analytical frameworks and investment strategies that target objectives will be established and utilized.