This foundation course includes an overview of the use of statistics and statistical procedures, with emphasis on probability theory and its applications to business. Topics covered include computational measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, probability distribution functions, multiple and bivariate regression, decision theory, population parameters, and statistical inference. This course examines effective approaches to leadership. This includes examination of leadership models, problem solving, ethics, strategic styles of interaction, decision-making techniques, and effective strategies for implementing goals. This course examines legal and ethical dimensions of decision making and impact on corporate and public policy.
Emphasis is placed on exerting effective leadership as related to ethical behavior.
Contract and agency law, property, business organization, and fair pricing are examined from a legal and ethical perspective in business. This course provides the fundamental concepts necessary to understand, develop, and manage information systems in organizations. Operational, managerial, and strategic uses of information technology are examined. This course helps students develop the ability to communicate effectively as managers. The course uses communication theories, techniques, and strategies to present a functional communication model.