Topics include forecasting, decision theory, inventory models, linear programming, transportation, and assignment programming. Oral and written case presentations are required. The course is designed as a senior level offering and should only be taken by those students who have completed the bulk of their business core. The nature and role of financial institutions in the economy. Topics include interest rate structure, regulation, financial markets, and asset and liability management of various types of financial institutions.
Emphasis is on the relationship between theory and practice.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the theory of organizational processes. Students will examine how organizations evolve and adapt. A strong emphasis will be placed on the application of systems theory and the guidance role managers must play in the institutions of the late 20th and 21st centuries. This course is an upper division seminar and may not be taken prior to a student's senior year. Continuing education students with sufficient background may be admitted with permission of the professor.