The course is Writing Intensive. Includes World Wide Web computer searches. An introduction to the various types of financial investments including stocks, bonds, and options. Methods of evaluating the profitability and risk of these investments individually and as part of a portfolio of securities are presented. Assessment is based on individual and group work on campaigns as well as class participation.
Class involves lecture and discussions.
Policy An integration of all preceding Business courses through the study of the function and responsibility of top-level management. In addition, student teams compete in an industry simulation on the mainframe computer, making 4 years of quarterly decisions and preparing four annual reports. This course is designed primarily for senior management majors. Students work with an actual small business as a member of a Small Business Institute consulting team. They observe and study procedures, analyze actual business problems and opportunities, and make recommendations for action.