School of Business

Accounting

Financial Accounting
880-22500-11
Introduction to the basic measurement and reporting concepts underlying the accounting system for communicating financial information to users external to the organization and to internal managers. Topics include information processing, preparation of financial statements, the role of ethics in accounting decisions, analysis of financial data, and valuation and reporting issues for assets, liabilities, stockholders’ equity, revenues, and expenses. Projects require team activities and written reports. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above. 3 credits.

Management Accounting
880-22600-11
Study of the uses of accounting information in managerial decision making, planning, and control within the firm. Areas examined are cost estimation; budgets; short-, intermediate-, and long-term planning; product costing; and special reports for managerial use. The course emphasizes the uses of accounting outputs in the decision- making process rather than the concepts and methodology of accumulating accounting information. Prerequisites: 880-22500 and sophomore standing. 3 credits.

Internship: Accounting
880-49800-51
See 882-49800, Internship: Management. 3 credits.

Business Administration—Graduate

Industry Analysis II
889-63100-11
Analysis and forecast for a selected industry, employing concepts of industrial analysis and competitive strategy. The evolution of the competitive environment and the development of competitive strategies and future trends are studied through readings, lectures, cases, and class discussions. Culminates in a formal industry analysis and presentation addressing the historic and strategic trends in the industry. Prerequisites: 889-63000 and graduate standing. Required. 3 credits.

Selected Topics in Finance
889-69600-11
In-depth research on topics of interest to students and faculty. The course is organized around a central theme, such as conducting business in the European Union. Each student undertakes an independent study of a researchable aspect of a topic related to the theme. Cases and other assignments are also required, as are group projects. The course is conducted in seminar format to facilitate discussion of research findings. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Elective. 3 credits.

Finance

Financial Markets and Institutions
883-20300-11
A broad introduction to the structure and operation of the U.S. financial system through examination of the major financial institutions, markets, and instruments that compose it. The course emphasizes the functions and interrelationships of these elements as well as the identification of various government institutions and regulations overseeing the system. Prerequisites: 306-12100 and sophomore standing. 3 credits.

Business Finance
883-31100-21
Foundations of financial theory and techniques of financial decision making; time value of money; bond and stock valuation; ratio analysis; financing decisions; capital budgeting; cost of capital; capital structure; risk and return; dividend policy; operating and financial leverage; working capital management. Prerequisites: 306-12200; 313-10700; 313-10800; 313-11000; 313-14000; 313-24300 or 313-24400; 880-22500; junior standing. 3 credits.

Internship: Finance
883-49800-51
See 882-49800, Internship: Management. 3 credits.

General Business

Legal Environment of Business
887-20300-11/21
Introduction to the American legal system and the legal environment in which businesses operate. Topics include the judicial process, constitutional law and issues of discrimination and diversity, criminal law, intentional torts and negligence, product liability, the law of contracts, and selected current topics in law. Emphasis is on case analysis, including the social, ethical, political, and economic considerations of the impact of law on business and society. Emphasis is also placed on the application of legal concepts to solve problems. Prerequisites: Two courses in social sciences and sophomore standing. 3 credits. This is an online course. See page 42 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Gwen Seaquist, at gseaquist@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3944.

Internship: General Business
887-49800-51
See 882-49800, Internship: Management. 3 credits.

Human Resource Management

Internship: Human Resource Management
885-49800-51
See 882-49800, Internship: Management. 3 credits.

Interdisciplinary Business

Experiential Learning
888-19800-51
Permits students to investigate specific business disciplines and their career opportunities through placements in business organizations. The student is expected to keep a log of activities and have frequent contact with a faculty sponsor. This course may be repeated a maximum of three times with different employers. Open only to business majors; credits may not be used for a business elective, only for open credit. Three credits maximum; the combination of this course and 8xx-39800, Internship, may not exceed 6 credits. Pass/fail only. Prerequisites: 888-10100 and sophomore standing. 1 credit.

International Business

Internship: International Business
881-49800-51
See 882-49800, Internship: Management. Pass/fail only. 3 credits.

Management

Organizational Behavior and Management
882-20600-11
The study of characteristics and processes of individuals, groups, and organizations that affect behavior within an organization. Attention is also given to the roles, functions, and principles of management. This survey course provides theoretical concepts and practical application that focus on improving an individual’s effectiveness within an organization. Students may not receive credit for this course and either 882-22000 or 885-30600. Prerequisites: Three courses in business or social sciences; sophomore standing. 3 credits.

Business Systems and Technology
882-26000-11
Introduces the student to information systems concepts and principles and the role systems play in business management. The focus is on traditional transaction information systems and current electronic systems. Students are exposed to business process modeling techniques and Internet website design and implementation. This course is generally project-based, and students have an opportunity to model an active business system as well as create a fictitious business-to-consumer (B2C) website. Computer applications will be presented and taught as required. Written analyses and oral presentations are an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: 312-11000, 312-17100, or 663-13900. 3 credits.

Internship: Management
882-49800-51
Off-campus experience involving varied, nonroutine work projects designed to allow students to synthesize academic theory with "real world" operations of an organization. Primary responsibility is on the student to develop a project proposal and then carry out its requirements in conjunction with a faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of an appropriate principles course, a minimum 2.70 cumulative GPA at Ithaca College, and approval of the proposal by the beginning of the term. Three business elective credits are granted for each internship. An internship may not be repeated for credit with the same employer. A maximum of 6 credits may be earned in any combination of 8xx-39800, Internship, and 888-19800, Experiential Learning. Pass/fail only. 3 credits.

Marketing

Principles of Marketing
884-31200-11
The study of concepts, activities, and decisions related to the exchange process, management of the marketing mix, and development of marketing strategy for profit and not-for-profit organizations. Addresses the sociocultural, legal and regulatory, technological, economic, ethical, political, and social responsibility dimensions to marketing in the global environment. Prerequisites: Three courses in business or social sciences and junior standing or above. 3 credits.

Marketing Research
884-41100-11
Introduction to the design and application of research methodology and the most common and practical problems associated with marketing research. Emphasis on survey methods focusing on questionnaire construction, data collection, and analysis. Computer assignments require students to use latest software packages (e.g., SPSS-X). Prerequisites: 313-24300 or 313-24400; 884-31200; junior standing. 3 credits.

Internship: Marketing
884-49800-51
See 882-49800, Internship: Management. 3 credits. Total credits for 884-49800 and 884-49900 may not exceed 6.

Production

Operations Management
886-34500-21
An introduction to the operations function in business for managing the resources (including people, facilities, inventories, processes, and systems) that create value (in the form of a product or a service) for an organization. The qualitative and quantitative aspects of managing a supply chain will be covered through topics such as product/process design, quality management, inventory control, and scheduling. Students will use computer technology and library resources to analyze issues, often in teams. Prerequisites: 313-10700, 313-10800, or 313-11100; 313-14400, 313-24300, or 313-24400; 880-22600; junior standing. 3 credits.