Accounting

ACCT 2301 (ACCT 2301) Introductory Financial Accounting (3 semester credit hours) An introduction to financial reporting designed to create an awareness of the accounting concepts and principles for preparing the three basic financial statements: the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. A minimum grade of C is required to take upper-division ACCT courses. (3-0) S

ACCT 2302 (ACCT 2302) Introductory Management Accounting (3 semester credit hours) This course helps students to build the necessary skills in the managerial use of accounting information for planning, decision making, performance evaluation, and controlling operations. The course uses a general framework for product costing systems, budgeting and variance analysis in order to benefit all students with a wide variety of career paths. A minimum grade of C is required to take upper-division ACCT courses. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301. (3-0) S

ACCT 3101 Professional Program in Accounting Lyceum (1 semester credit hour) Distinguished accounting professionals present weekly on an array of current topics. Must be taken in the spring semester of the junior year for students admitted to Professional Program in Accounting (PPA). Credit/No Credit only. Prerequisite: PPA students only. (1-0) F

ACCT 3312 Fundamentals of Accounting Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course provides an overview of the foundational data analytics skills for accountants, including digital skills, data structures, and various analytics tools. This course will provide an understanding of the process of extracting, transforming, and loading data and using that data to make accounting decisions. There will be an emphasis on the elements of data visualization. Prerequisites: (ACCT 2301 with a minimum grade of C) and (ACCT 2302 with a minimum grade of C) and ITSS 3300. (3-0) S

ACCT 3322 Accounting Transaction Processing and Control (3 semester credit hours) Employs SAP or similar cloud-based software to illustrate the fundamental concepts of transaction processing and segregated duties and internal control within modern enterprise systems. The course will compare modern systems to manual processing using journals, ledgers, and spreadsheet modeling software. Includes modern information systems content such as robotic process automation and other current topics impacting accounting systems. Prerequisites: (ACCT 2301 with a minimum grade of C) and (ACCT 2302 with a minimum grade of C). (3-0) S

ACCT 3331 Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on external financial reporting, including measuring and reporting of cash, receivables, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and intangibles. Current generally accepted accounting principles for financial reporting are analyzed. Prerequisites: (MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417) and (ACCT 2301 with a minimum grade of C) and (ACCT 2302 with a minimum grade of C). (3-0) S

ACCT 3332 Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3 semester credit hours) This course is a continuation of topics in external financial reporting including issues related to the measurement and reporting of investments, current liabilities and contingencies, bonds, leases, deferred taxes, pensions, stock-based compensation plans, stockholders' equity, earnings per share, accounting changes, and cash flows. Current generally accepted accounting principles for financial reporting are analyzed. Prerequisite: ACCT 3331 with a minimum grade of C. (3-0) S

ACCT 3341 Cost Management Systems (3 semester credit hours) This course is a study of management's internal accounting information needs as they pertain to cost control and containment. Emphasis is on the processes of business planning, controlling, and decision making. Topics include cost behavior, cost allocation, budgeting, and performance measurement. Prerequisites: (ACCT 2301 with a minimum grade of C) and (ACCT 2302 with a minimum grade of C). (3-0) S

ACCT 3350 Fundamentals of Taxation (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces the role of taxes in today's society and their impact on individuals and business entities; emphasis on federal income taxation. Prerequisites: BLAW 2301 and (ACCT 2301 with a minimum grade of C) and (ACCT 2302 with a minimum grade of C). (3-0) S

ACCT 3354 Sustainability Reporting and Control (3 semester credit hours) This course discusses key accounting tools that managers can leverage to communicate and control sustainability performance. The course investigates best disclosure practices, emerging sustainability performance measurement and control systems, the threat of greenwashing and provides examples of how investors can identify material information about a company's sustainability impact. Prerequisites: (ACCT 2301 with a minimum grade of C) and (ACCT 2302 with a minimum grade of C). (3-0) Y

ACCT 4301 Database Systems (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces the basic concepts of relational databases. The emphasis is on relational database structure and the use of relational databases for query retrievals and report generation. Structured Query Language (SQL) will be covered extensively. Applications of databases for accounting, finance, marketing, and other areas of business will be discussed. ACCT 4301 or ITSS 4301 may not be used to satisfy BS INTS degree requirements. Prerequisites: (ACCT 2301 with a minimum grade of C) and (ACCT 2302 with a minimum grade of C) and ITSS 3300 and (MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417). (Same as ITSS 4301) (3-0) Y

ACCT 4302 Accounting Research (3 semester credit hours) This course explains accounting research sources and methods with emphasis on identifying, defining, and analyzing commonly-encountered financial reporting and audit issues. Prerequisite: ACCT 3331 with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 3332. (3-0) Y

ACCT 4334 Auditing (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the basic concepts, philosophy, standards, procedures, and practices of auditing. Topics include generally accepted auditing standards, the role of the independent auditor in society, professional conduct and ethics, auditors' reporting responsibilities, risk assessment, internal control, fraud, and evidential matter. Prerequisite: ACCT 3331 with a minimum grade of C. (3-0) Y

ACCT 4336 Financial Statement Analysis (3 semester credit hours) In this course financial statements are analyzed from the user's perspective. Broad concepts are illustrated with applications to different companies. Topics include comparative analysis, earnings management and ethics in financial reporting. Prerequisite: ACCT 3331 with a minimum grade of C. (3-0) Y

ACCT 4337 Business Valuation (3 semester credit hours) This course discusses the models used to value businesses and stocks. Topics include income measurement and profitability assessment, analysis of discounted cash flows and accounting-based valuation models. Prerequisites: (ACCT 3331 with a minimum grade of C) and FIN 3320. (Same as FIN 4337) (3-0) Y

ACCT 4340 Survey of Accounting Software (3 semester credit hours) This course covers small business accounting using QuickBooks software. Topics include creating a chart of accounts, recording customer and vendor transactions, and printing reports. In addition, setting up a new company is covered as well as advanced topics such as exporting to Excel software and using QuickBooks audit trail. The course will also compare and contrast the use of QuickBooks to other software commonly used by small and medium-sized businesses. Prerequisite: ACCT 3331 with a minimum grade of C. (3-0) Y

ACCT 4342 Accounting Information Systems and Financial Reporting (3 semester credit hours) This course emphasizes the integral role of information technology in a transparent financial reporting process. Using a cycles approach, the course introduces internal controls, transaction flow, and documentation techniques. Students will use computerized accounting software to complete a comprehensive financial accounting project that demonstrates the critical interrelationship between financial accounting and accounting systems. Prerequisites: ACCT 3312 and (ACCT 3331 with a minimum grade of C). Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 3332. (Same as ITSS 4342) (3-0) S

ACCT 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Accounting (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and to provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and designing and analyzing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. Teams will also make presentations. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and (ACCT 2301 or ACCT 2302) and FIN 3320. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

ACCT 4V00 Special Topics (1-3 semester credit hours) Graded credit/no credit only unless instructor permits letter grade. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

ACCT 4V80 Professional Internship in Accounting (1-3 semester credit hours) This course provides students with an opportunity to expand and apply their accounting skills in a professional setting. Students will be required to apply knowledge obtained at the University to a job situation. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Prerequisites: Completion of 12 semester credit hours of upper-division accounting courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (certain course exclusions may apply) and instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

ACCT 4V81 Individual Study in Accounting (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

Business Administration

BA 1310 Making Choices in Free Market Systems (3 semester credit hours) An introduction to decision making in the free market system. Models from economic and decision sciences provide a foundational understanding of how people make choices - as consumers, employees, managers, and citizens. We explore how the creative destruction of the marketplace expands social wealth, creating gains for some individuals and losses for others. Debates, case studies and simulations, introduce the psychological, social norm, and moral factors that influence how markets work and how, as a society, we interact with markets and the limitations that we sometimes impose on markets and choice. (3-0) S

BA 1320 Business in a Global World (3 semester credit hours) This course provides a primer on the impacts of globalization on business. We equip students with the basic facts of globalization and examine the business underpinnings and the institutions that shape globalization. We discuss major trends and the future of international management. The aim is an ability to think strategically and critically about global business issues. (3-0) S

BA 3300 Advanced Topics in Capitalism: Ideas and Challenges That Shape Our World (3 semester credit hours) This course starts with the historical development of business and markets and how these developments shape our current world in terms of wealth and inequality, and the role of free markets in modern society. Students will then learn about contemporary ideas and challenges that affect both business and society such as trade, healthcare, the environment, and tax policy. Students will discuss and debate market-based solutions to these challenges and the potential role for governments and regulations in addressing these challenges. (3-0) Y

BA 3350 Defining Research for Knowledge and Innovation (3 semester credit hours) Business research is the rationale for decision making and innovation and therefore focuses on novelty and industry relevance. In this course students are introduced to a range of research methods for the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, to advance students' analytic research skills through practical experience. During the course, students will learn to analyze and present findings and conclusions in a business context. Students will also develop skills in reading and evaluating journal articles and research papers. Prerequisite: BCOM 1300 or BCOM 3300. (3-0) Y

BA 4010 ENACTUS Participation (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed for students participating in Enactus for zero course credit. Students in Enactus partner with business and education leaders to take lessons learned in the classroom out to local communities in need of assistance. Instructor consent required. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated (3 attempts maximum). Instructor consent required. (1-0) S

BA 4074 Student Leadership and Mentoring (0 semester credit hours) This course is an introduction to the study of leadership and mentoring, with an emphasis on practical skills, tools and techniques for effective mentoring. This course is a required course for all students selected to participate in JSOM recognized leadership and mentoring programs. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated up to three times. Instructor consent required. (2-0) S

BA 4090 Management Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

BA 4095 Social Sector Engagement and Community Outreach Practicum (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's appreciation of the stakeholders in their community through appropriate developmental experiences in a real community engagement. Students are required to complete 100 hours of community service and submit specific verification from the community organization of the hours completed. Instructor consent required. (0-0) S

BA 4098 Career Development Project (0 semester credit hours) This course aims to complement the theory, provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary business project sponsored by a local or an international company, and provide students an opportunity to develop and apply skills and knowledge gained to solve challenging real-world problems. Students work virtually or in person in a team environment as consultants on a project and interact with project sponsors. The deliverables may include project documents, reports, and presentations. This course also fulfills the internship requirement. Credit/No Credit only. Instructor consent required. (0-0) R

BA 4V00 Special Topics (1-3 semester credit hours) May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

BA 4V10 ENACTUS Service (1-3 semester credit hours) This course is designed for students participating in Enactus. Students in Enactus partner with business and education leaders to take lessons learned in the classroom out to local communities in need of assistance. Working with the community, the students develop quality community outreach programs that focus on one or more of eight core areas: (1) market economics, (2) entrepreneurship, (3) financial literacy, (4) success skills, (5) environmental sustainability, (6) business ethics, (7) female empowerment, and (8) support of the military. These projects will be developed and applied with the intent of creating a better business or educational situation for the community. The target group for these projects will be aspiring entrepreneurs, struggling business owners, low-income families, and school children. Instructor consent required. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). ([1-3]-0) S

BA 4V81 Individual Study in Business (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

BA 4V90 Management Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester students must prepare an oral presentation, reflecting on the knowledge gained in the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

BA 4V98 Career Development Project (1-3 semester credit hours) This course aims to complement the theory, provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary business project sponsored by a local or an international company, and provide students an opportunity to develop and apply skills and knowledge gained to solve challenging real-world problems. Students work virtually or in person in a team environment as consultants on a project and interact with project sponsors. The deliverables may include project documents, reports, and presentations. This course also fulfills the internship requirement. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

Business Communication

BCOM 1300 Professional Communication (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to business communication and professionalism, focusing on developing the skills necessary to communicate professionally and effectively. Particular communication skills include understanding audience and context; writing and evaluating internal and external communications; using appropriate communication tools and channels; effectively integrating research and data into presentations and reports; and networking and professional presence. This course is required for all first-time in college freshman students in their first semester majoring in Naveen Jindal School of Management. Credit cannot be received for both courses, BCOM 1300 and BCOM 3300. Resource fee of $60 required. (3-1) Y

BCOM 3300 Business Communication (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to business communication and professionalism with a focus on developing the skills necessary to communicate professionally and effectively. Particular communication skills include understanding audience and context; writing and evaluating internal and external communications; using appropriate communication tools and channels; effectively integrating research and data into presentations; and networking and professional presence. This course is required for all students in their first semester majoring in the Naveen Jindal School of Management who were not required to take BCOM 1300. Credit cannot be received for both courses, BCOM 3300 and BCOM 1300. Resource fee of $60 required. (3-1) S

BCOM 4300 Advanced Professional Communication (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on communication as a management and leadership tool, and emphasizes communications with a variety of stakeholders within an organization: team members, superiors, direct reports, as well as management of external stakeholders such as clients. Topics include communication theories and communication strategies for leading based on communication skills and strengths, managing conflict, and addressing ethics and destructive leadership communication practices. Prerequisite: BCOM 1300 or BCOM 3300. (3-0) S

Business Law

BLAW 2301 (BUSI 2301) Business and Public Law (3 semester credit hours) Commercial and administrative law, focusing on the American judicial and legislative process, the law of contracts, agency, torts and laws of partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations. (3-0) Y

BLAW 3301 Employment Law (3 semester credit hours) Introduction to the various legal issues that are involved in the modern employment relationship. The topics covered will include employment contracts, employment-at-will, anti-discrimination laws, occupational health and safety, pay equity, employee privacy, and other relevant topics. Prerequisite: BLAW 2301. (3-0) Y

BLAW 4301 International Law (3 semester credit hours) The course examines the nature, structure, and sources of international law, the relationship between international law and domestic U.S. law, and the role of international organizations such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and regional organizations such as the European Union and NAFTA/USMCA in international businesses. The course also explores the methods of resolving international disputes and conflicts involving firms and countries. (3-0) Y

BLAW 4305 Introduction to Patent Law (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the protection of rights in inventions by providing an introduction to basic principles of the law of patents in the United States. We will cover basic theory and history of patent law in the United States, examine the basic procedures of the MPEP necessary for passing the patent bar exam, and consider and learn the structural workings of patents. This class will also be a working seminar class where students will provide an analysis of actual technologies that were filed for inventors affiliated with the University of Texas at Dallas. This course will be designed for people with technical backgrounds as well as for those with non-technical backgrounds. (3-0) R

BLAW 4310 Current Issues in Business and Law (3 semester credit hours) This class will explore current business and legal issues. Topics covered will likely include employment issues, government regulation, social media and copyright, marketing, ethical business decision making, negligence, Constitutional issues, and many others. Prerequisite: BLAW 2301. (3-0) P

Business Policy and Strategy

BPS 4305 Strategic Management (3 semester credit hours) Capstone-level course requiring integration of all fields of business. Students will draw on their broadened awareness of various environmental influences (social and political) to solve business problems. Management alternatives will be examined with an ethical perspective relating policy trends to the strategic planning mode. Prerequisites: (BCOM 1300 or BCOM 3300) and (ACCT 2301 or FIN 3320 or HMGT 3301 or IMS 3310 or ITSS 3300 or MKT 3300 or OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330 or OPRE 3310). (3-0) S

BPS 4307 Corporations, Politics and Society (3 semester credit hours) Overview of the corporation as a political participant in the American political system. Topics include corporate political action committees, business lobbying, grassroots programs, Federal Election Campaign Act, and labor involvement. (3-0) Y

BPS 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Business (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and provide in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project sponsored by companies. The course provides students with a unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment, interact with industry leaders, collect necessary data for analysis and assessment, develop business solutions, make recommendations, and manage the overall consulting engagements. The deliverables include professional reports documenting these steps, a final project report, and a presentation to the client. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and (ACCT 2301 or FIN 3320 or ITSS 3300 or HMGT 3301 or MKT 3300 or OPRE 3310 or IMS 3310 or OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330). Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

BPS 4396 Social Impact and Community Engagement (3 semester credit hours) This hands-on course engages students in completing projects with nonprofit organizations. Students gain skills in critical thinking and analyzing opportunities and challenges faced by nonprofit organizations while assessing the business situation and identifying improvements in service delivery, best practices, and technology. Students provide business recommendations for real-world problems and develop meaningful reports and presentations for their nonprofit project sponsors. This course also fulfills the 100 hours of community service requirement for graduation. (3-0) S

Business Analytics

BUAN 4090 Business Analytics Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's knowledge of business analytics through appropriate developmental work experiences in a true organizational setting. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

BUAN 4320 Database Fundamentals for Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces the basic concepts for the design and development of relational databases and database management. Students will also explore NoSQL database topics. At the end of the course, students will have been exposed to advanced SQL and NoSQL queries and advanced database processing using triggers and stored procedures. Topics include entity-relationship data model, logical database design, data administration, Structured Query Language, query optimization, NoSQL database types, and NoSQL querying. Prerequisites: ITSS 3300 and ITSS 3311 and (MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333). (3-0) S

BUAN 4337 Marketing Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed for those interested in an entry-level marketing analytics position. Students will analyze data to make key marketing decisions such as which customers to target to increase profitability or which new products to introduce to build incremental business. Students will also be introduced to software products used in the analysis of sales, marketing, and distribution data. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (Same as MKT 4337 and OPRE 4337) (3-0) Y

BUAN 4350 Spreadsheet Modeling and Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course develops the ability to use quantitative methods and software (particularly spreadsheets) to build effective models with analytical views for decision making in areas such as finance and operations. This helps students to gain knowledge about specific techniques for building models to analyze data effectively. Prerequisite or Corequisite: OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360. (Same as OPRE 4350) (3-0) S

BUAN 4351 Foundations of Business Intelligence (3 semester credit hours) Students are introduced to foundational business intelligence (BI) concepts and explore the theory and practice of data warehouses for enterprises. BI concepts including data mart schemas, ETL, OLAP, cubes, and reporting will be covered. The course will also examine the components of an enterprise data warehouse, extract, cleanse, consolidate, and transform heterogeneous data into a single enterprise data warehouse, and run queries using a data warehouse. Prerequisites: ITSS 3300 and (BUAN 4320 or ITSS 4300) and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333). (Same as ITSS 4351) (3-0) S

BUAN 4352 Introduction to Web Analytics (3 semester credit hours) Introduces technologies and tools used to realize the full potential of websites. The course focuses on the collection and use of web data such as web traffic and visitor information to design websites that will enable firms to acquire, convert, and retain customers. Online advertising such as paid search and web analytics tools will also be included. Prerequisites: ITSS 3300 and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333). (Same as ITSS 4352) (3-0) S

BUAN 4353 Business Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course examines various data mining analytical techniques to extract business intelligence from firms' business data for various applications, including supervised and unsupervised learning analytic techniques, association, customer segmentation, classification, customer relationship management (CRM), personalization, online recommendation systems, and web mining. Students will also be exposed to various business intelligence software such as Python, R, XLMiner, SAS EnterpriseMiner, or SQL Server (depending on availability). Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or OPRE 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333) and OPRE 3360. (Same as ITSS 4353 and OPRE 4353) (3-0) T

BUAN 4354 Advanced Big Data Analytics (3 semester credit hours) Advanced topics in supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques using big data solutions such as Hive and Spark. Students explore the issues and challenges related to managing data within an organization. This course is designed to equip students with skills to address the business intelligence, data analysis, and data management needs of an organization. Students are introduced to machine learning techniques and big data technologies. Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (BUAN 4320 or ITSS 4300) and (BUAN 4351 or ITSS 4351). (Same as ITSS 4354) (3-0) Y

BUAN 4355 Data Visualization (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on how to leverage new decision support technologies to improve organizational decision making. Students will explore various data visualization tools and review the foundational principles that guide their use. Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (BUAN 4320 or ITSS 4300) and (BUAN 4351 or ITSS 4351). (Same as ITSS 4355) (3-0) Y

BUAN 4357 Supply Chain Analytics, AI, and Advanced Solutions (3 semester credit hours) This hands-on course equips students with the knowledge and skills to leverage analytical tools and programming languages such as Excel and Python for the practical application of analytical techniques within the realm of supply chain management. Topics covered include demand planning, forecasting, inventory and production optimization, transportation, and sales analysis. Students gain proficiency in using these analytical tools to address real-world challenges within complex supply chain systems. The course also delves into various AI use cases within supply chain operations, highlighting the role of AI-Led Analytics in optimizing supply chain management flows. Prerequisites: (OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360) and OPRE 3310. (Same as OPRE 4357) (3-0) Y

BUAN 4373 Data Science for Business Applications (3 semester credit hours) This course builds on the foundations of Probability and Statistics from OPRE 3360. It further develops knowledge and skills for applying statistical and management science models to business decision-making. Topics include hypothesis testing for several populations, intermediate multiple linear regression, variable transformation, model selection procedures, chi-square tests and contingency tables, design of experiments and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), logistic regression, and non-parametric methods. The course uses statistical software. Prerequisite: OPRE 3360. (Same as OPRE 4373) (3-0) S

BUAN 4381 Object Oriented Programming with Python (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn basic concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and implement the ideas using Python, a scripting language. The classes will consist of lectures interwoven with hands-on coding that reinforces the language constructs as well as using functions from basic libraries. The students are required to bring in laptops to the class so that they can practice coding as a follow through during the lectures. The lectures will provide opportunities for the students to collaborate and learn (paired programming). Prerequisites: ITSS 3311 and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2333 or MATH 2418 or OPRE 3333). (Same as ITSS 4381) (3-0) S

BUAN 4382 Applied Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (3 semester credit hours) This course provides a broad and detailed introduction to machine learning, data mining, and statistical pattern recognition. In this class, students will learn about the most effective machine learning techniques, and gain practice applying them to analyze business data. Regular course lectures will be used to deliver the main concepts and methods related to machine learning and AI. A number of in-class, hands-on exercises will be created to help students understand how to apply those techniques to solve some real-world business problems. Prerequisite: ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381. (Same as ITSS 4382) (3-0) S

BUAN 4383 Advanced Applied Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (3 semester credit hours) This course builds on the Applied Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning course and covers more advanced topics, like deep learning and reinforcement learning. The course will emphasize the application of these methods to business problems. Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (BUAN 4382 or ITSS 4382). (Same as ITSS 4383) (3-0) S

BUAN 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Business Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real analytics business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to the industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and its solution, designing and analyzing the solution, and developing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. Teams will also make presentations. Student groups will apply business analytics concepts and techniques in developing the report. Prerequisites: (BUAN 4320 or ITSS 4300) and (BUAN 4373 or OPRE 4373) and (BUAN 4355 or ITSS 4355) and (BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381). (3-0) S

Energy Management

ENGY 3300 Introduction to Energy Technology (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces different energy resources (oil, gas, coal, nuclear, wind, solar) and covers technology related to discovering/inventing and exploiting resources, transportation of these resources and their conversion from one form to another. Business processes involved in energy supply chain from resource discovery to end user sales will be examined. Costs incurred and revenues made in the process are also discussed. (Same as MECO 3300) (3-0) Y

ENGY 3301 Managing Carbon Assets: Oil, Gas, and Coal (3 semester credit hours) This course deals with the U.S. and international business of the hydrocarbon industries. Managing upstream, midstream and downstream projects and operations in the oil, gas, and coal industries are studied. Students taking this class review the economic, financial, geological, processing, operational, marketing, production, transportation, refining, and exploration/mining phases of these hydrocarbon industries. Students will experience site visits to a coal mining operation, drill site, and power plant. Energy is the business of Texas, and it is of critical importance to the United States and the World. This course will challenge students to consider careers in energy industries. (3-0) Y

ENGY 3302 Managing Power and Renewable Energy Assets; Sustainability (3 semester credit hours) This course deals with the U.S. and international business of renewable energy and sustainability challenges. It covers the power (electricity), solar, wind, nuclear, and other renewables industries. It also deals with issues of sustainability. Students taking this class study the economic, financial, manufacturing, research and development, operational, and marketing phases of these industries. Students will experience site visits to a solar farm and state of the art power plant. This course challenges students to consider careers in the renewable energy industries, with an emphasis on sustainability in the environment. (3-0) Y

ENGY 3330 Energy Economics (3 semester credit hours) This course builds on topics of market structure, competition, and optimal decision-making presented in intermediate microeconomics. Students gain an advanced understanding of the economic decisions faced by energy producers and consumers in today's society and learn to evaluate incentives faced by industry players and identify causes of and solutions to market inefficiencies. Topics include optimal resource depletion, competitive strategies and incentives for anti-competitive behavior, energy and environmental policy, and energy risk. Prerequisite: ECON 2302. (Same as MECO 3330) (3-0) Y

ENGY 3340 Energy Law and Contracts (3 semester credit hours) This course provides an introductory overview of energy law and policy topics. Topics include the study of essential agreements used in the energy industry, such as (i) international petroleum upstream government contracts, (ii) agreements and leases to explore for, develop and produce crude oil, natural gas, wind, and solar, (iii) joint operating agreements where more than one party owns rights to develop a particular area, and (iv) transportation agreements. Studies also cover the regulation of various energy resources and electric utilities, energy security, energy trade, and the environment, as well as the evolving relationship between policy and markets. (Same as MECO 3340) (3-0) R

ENGY 4300 Energy Land Management (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to give students a keen understanding of the important role that land law and management practices have for energy industry participants. The course begins by presenting land management activities within the broader energy supply chain and relating their importance to upstream and downstream activities, and then proceeds to a combination of practical experience analyzing Texas land leases and classroom case studies of mineral property rights, lease structure and acquisition, title transfers and recordation, and more. Prerequisite: OPRE 3310. (Same as MECO 4300) (3-0) R

ENGY 4313 Energy Finance (3 semester credit hours) Builds on foundations of business finance to develop a methodology for evaluating energy-related investment decisions. Particular emphasis is put on decisions under regulatory and market uncertainty, technology-facilitated substitutability, resource depletion, and real options analysis. Case studies are drawn from the oil, natural gas, electricity, and renewables sectors. This course also focuses on secured transactions. That is, the lending and borrowing of capital. Students will get a thorough instruction in the various ways companies and individuals seek out capital loans and investment and how those loans/investments are structured. The course reviews various large global projects and analyzes the issues/problems faced by those transactions and the lessons learned therefrom. (3-0) P

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

ENTP 3301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 semester credit hours) Explores all aspects of entrepreneurship and the process of creating new ventures. Topics include innovation and entrepreneurship and the roles of both in the domestic and international economies, opportunity recognition and evaluation, feasibility analysis and validation of assumptions, customer identification, value propositions, business models, market entry strategies, bootstrapping, venture finance, and legal considerations. Student teams will develop a business concept (either for a technical or nontechnical business) and prepare and present an investor overview presentation. (3-0) Y

ENTP 3320 Start-up Launch I (3 semester credit hours) This course provides an opportunity for a student or a student team to develop a business concept and proceed toward the launch of a business. The course will follow a structured and defined methodology for the refinement and validation of a business concept (either for a technical or non-technical business) based on leading industry practices. Participants will be selected and enrolled in the course based on a proposal for a business concept, approved prior to registration in the course. Additionally, as concepts are refined, student teams may modify or pivot their approach during the semester with faculty support. Completion of ENTP 3301 is preferred but not required. Instructor consent required. (3-0) R

ENTP 3321 Start-up Launch II (3 semester credit hours) Faculty mentored development of a business concept initiated in ENTP 3320. Completion of ENTP 3320 is usually required. Instructor consent required. (3-0) R

ENTP 3330 Introduction to Professional Selling (3 semester credit hours) The course is an introduction to professional sales and sales management. It will focus on the fundamentals of building and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships. Emphasis will be placed on sales skills such as prospecting, making the sales call, developing compelling presentations, responding to objections, and closing the deal. Additionally, the course will provide insight into channel management such as design, functions, logistics, supply chain, and channel relationships. Prerequisite: A minimum of 45 semester credit hours completed. (3-0) Y

ENTP 3340 Marketing Research (3 semester credit hours) This course provides an overview of the entire marketing research process, which involves collecting and analyzing data to facilitate better marketing decisions. Specific topics include problem definition, research design, use of secondary data, collecting primary data, designing surveys, sampling, fieldwork, basic data analysis, and reporting of findings. Students are expected to know basic marketing and have an aptitude for quantitative analysis. An estimated 20 Community Engagement hours can be earned if class project is applied to a nonprofit organization. Prerequisites: MKT 3300 and (STAT 3360 or OPRE 3360). (3-0) Y

ENTP 3360 Entrepreneurial Finance (3 semester credit hours) Explores the process of raising capital and managing financial resources in entrepreneurial ventures. Focus on forecasting cash flows, cash flow management, capital budgeting, valuation, capital structure and the various financing methods and mechanisms available to entrepreneurs (bootstrapping, angel investors, venture capitalists, IPOs) seeking to raise capital for a new venture. Prerequisite: FIN 3320. (Same as FIN 3360) (3-0) Y

ENTP 4090 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Internship (0 semester credit hours) This internship course must be directly related to your concentration or minor in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students gain experience and improve skills through appropriate work assignments in a real business environment. Student must identify and submit specific business learning objectives at the beginning of the semester. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. JSOM Internship Coordinator and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program consent required. (0-0) S

ENTP 4311 Entrepreneurial Strategy and Business Models (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn to assess and conduct in-depth analyses of potential business opportunities, with an emphasis on entrepreneurial business strategies, innovative business models and the determinants of new venture success in high tech and other business environments. Alternative strategies and approaches for market entry and the growth of a new venture will be explored in both domestic and international environments. The application of these frameworks, tools and techniques will be illustrated with case studies and a project focused on evaluating an existing or new venture and making recommendations to its management. Prerequisite: Minimum Sophomore standing. (3-0) P

ENTP 4320 Small Business Management (3 semester credit hours) An integrative course designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge required to successfully establish and manage a small business. The course addresses major problem areas faced by smaller companies, including development of systems and processes to monitor and run the business, legal issues in launching and growing the business, building and maintaining customer relationships, promotional planning, team building, conflict resolution, personnel and compensation issues, and development of exit strategies. The course will also address special issues unique to managing a family business and franchising. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENTP 3301 or instructor consent required. (3-0) P

ENTP 4330 Entrepreneurial Marketing (3 semester credit hours) This course addresses the marketing challenges facing the entrepreneurial firm, including the introduction and marketing of new products and services without the benefit of an established reputation, channel infrastructure or customer base. Topics include the development of marketing strategies, channel selection and design, product positioning, competitive pricing strategies, advertising and promotion, etc., all within the framework of the resource and reputational limitations inherent in a new venture, whether in the context of an entrepreneurial startup or an established organization. Prerequisites: ENTP 3301 or instructor consent required. (3-0) Y

ENTP 4331 Digital Prospecting (3 semester credit hours) The course explores three distinct areas within marketing and sales, namely, digital marketing, traditional sales prospecting, and sales technology organization and strategy. The continuing convergence of the digital marketing and sales funnels has created a strategic continuum from digital lead generation to digital sales. The course identifies the current composition of this digital continuum while providing opportunities to evaluate sales and marketing digital strategies. The course will cover concepts including the difference between inbound and outbound digital marketing strategies, tracking, CRM inquiries in the funnel and lead scoring. An estimated 40 Community Engagement Hours can be earned in this class. (Same as MKT 4331) (3-0) Y

ENTP 4335 Digital and Internet Marketing (3 semester credit hours) The course provides an introduction to using marketing in the digital and social media environment. The course places special emphasis on using different platforms and on best practices in email, search engine optimization, paid search, social media, and web analytics. Students will learn how to create and manage a paid search advertising campaign using Google AdWords with the option of becoming Adwords certified (Fundamentals exam required). An estimated 10 hours of community engagement experience can be earned if the project is performed for a nonprofit organization. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (Same as MKT 4330) (3-0) Y

ENTP 4340 Social Sector Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement (3 semester credit hours) Students in this course will work on business solutions to problems in the social sector. This is a project-based course, with students getting hands on experience. Student projects will involve helping local social enterprises with mission definition, improving service delivery or business practices, fund-raising, marketing, IT solutions, HR issues, and/or governance. Prerequisites: At least Senior-level Standing and BCOM 4300. (Same as IMS 4335) (3-0) Y

ENTP 4350 Corporate Entrepreneurship (3 semester credit hours) This course seeks to equip student with the skills required to develop new ideas and create viable new businesses within the context of an established organization. The course will address the development of an internal culture of innovation, processes for reviewing ideas and for developing business concepts, strategic analysis, and positioning for competitive advantage. The course will address both domestic and international corporate entrepreneurship. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. (3-0) Y

ENTP 4360 Innovation and Creativity (3 semester credit hours) This course will explore individual creativity and organizational innovation. Topics will include the nature of creativity, the development of an innovative mind-set in individuals, the antecedents and processes of individual and group creativity, the barriers to and management of corporate innovation, and the development of the managerial skills essential to the stimulation and management of group creativity and innovation. The course will be organized around a series of individual and team-based innovation challenges. (3-0) Y

ENTP 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Entrepreneurship (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to the industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and its solution, designing and analyzing the solution, and developing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. Teams will also make presentations. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and FIN 3320 and OPRE 3310. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

ENTP 4398 Venture Capital Seed Fund (3 semester credit hours) This course evaluates investment risks and the upside of early-stage technology. Investments and/or grants will range from $10,000 to $100,000 in funding. Students apply a structured investment strategy and due diligence methodology that requires comprehensive involvement. Business assumptions and performance metrics will be evaluated utilizing market research, interviews with users/customers, and other industry professionals. The course may support the program activity of the UT Dallas Office of Research and Innovation and work alongside area venture capital firms assisting in their deal flow due diligence on real-world entrepreneurial startups. Completion of ENTP 3360 or FIN 3360 (Entrepreneurial Finance) preferred. This course can substitute for BPS 4395 Senior capstone course requirement if the student has a concentration, minor, or certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and instructor consent required. (3-0) Y

ENTP 4399 Lean Innovation for Public Services (3 semester credit hours) A fast-paced, interdisciplinary team-based course to solve real-world national security problems. Students will apply lean innovation methodologies and combine experiential learning with theories and techniques that successful entrepreneurs have used to build startups. Students will also work closely with actual military and government organizations to solve mission-critical problems. Students are encouraged to take their solutions further to develop actual products and companies. This course can substitute for BPS 4395 Senior capstone course requirement if the student has a concentration, minor, or certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and instructor consent required. (3-0) Y

ENTP 4V00 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship (1-3 semester credit hours) May be lecture, readings, or individualized study. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

ENTP 4V90 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This internship course must be directly related to your concentration or minor in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students gain experience and improve skills through appropriate work assignments in a real business environment. Student must identify and submit specific business learning objectives at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester, students prepare a presentation describing their work experience and work output. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). JSOM Internship Coordinator and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program consent required. ([1-3]-0) Y

Finance

FIN 3300 Personal Finance (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to help students prepare for a financially challenging world and to introduce the concepts and methods of personal financial planning. The financial planning process, the time value of money, taxation, credit, budgeting, housing, insurance, and employee benefits will be explored. The course enables students to manage their finances and develop their own personal financial plans. (3-0) S

FIN 3305 Real Estate Principles (3 semester credit hours) Real Estate Principles is an introduction to real estate concepts for residential and commercial real estate. Students will learn various aspects of real estate that are key to making sound investment decisions and understand how property values are created, maintained, increased, or destroyed as applied in various real-world situations. Areas of study include careers in real estate, residential mortgages, appraisal, leasing, contract, regulations, listing agreements, brokerage, investment criteria, and returns. (Same as REAL 3305) (3-0) S

FIN 3320 Business Finance (3 semester credit hours) Introduction to financial decision making and the valuation of business enterprises, with a particular focus on the use of discounted cash flow techniques in the selection of capital investment projects. Students will also be registered for an exam section. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ACCT 2301 and (OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360). (3-0) S

FIN 3340 Regulation of Business and Financial Markets (3 semester credit hours) Examines the legal and regulatory environment of business and financial markets. Comparisons between the impact of laws and their original intent are considered, as well as their ethical dimensions. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320. (3-0) S

FIN 3350 Financial Markets and Institutions (3 semester credit hours) Examines the operation interaction between the macroeconomy and financial markets, with attention to the operation of financial markets and financial intermediaries. Topics covered include the banking system, macroeconomic policy, and the market for foreign exchange. Prerequisites: ECON 2301 and FIN 3320. (3-0) Y

FIN 3358 Real Estate Markets and Investments (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn the theoretical detail of making sound real estate investments while analyzing "real world" considerations. The course focuses on evaluating the risks and opportunities of real estate assets and investments while analyzing market considerations. Students will learn how to develop a discounted financial cash flow model using Microsoft Excel for valuing real estate and developing internal rates of return. The course topics include investment strategies, due diligence, analyzing long-term growth patterns, fundamentals of leases, use of debt and equity impact on returns, portfolio analysis, and corporate real estate decision-making. Prerequisite: REAL 3305 or FIN 3305. (Same as REAL 3358) (3-0) Y

FIN 3360 Entrepreneurial Finance (3 semester credit hours) Explores the process of raising capital and managing financial resources in entrepreneurial ventures. Focus on forecasting cash flows, cash flow management, capital budgeting, valuation, capital structure and the various financing methods and mechanisms available to entrepreneurs (bootstrapping, angel investors, venture capitalists, IPOs) seeking to raise capital for a new venture. Prerequisite: FIN 3320. (Same as ENTP 3360) (3-0) Y

FIN 3365 Real Estate Finance and Principles (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn how to underwrite real estate investments by evaluating potential investments using the CoStar technology. In this class, students will learn to evaluate the market supply and demand to develop a financial discount cash flow analysis, valuation, and loan structures modeling in Excel. Students will learn the theoretical financial aspects of developing an investment and cash flow analysis for valuing commercial real estate and calculating expected returns. Prerequisite: REAL 3305 or FIN 3305. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3390. (Same as REAL 3365) (3-0) S

FIN 3370 Principles of Risk Management and Insurance (3 semester credit hours) Explore the fundamentals of risk management and insurance principles as essential components of global business operations and personal risk management. Topics include risk identification, risk analysis, global risk exposures, risk communication, insurance company operations, legal principles, loss prevention, safety concepts, and the social and economic relevance of risk management and insurance. (Same as RMIS 3370) (3-0) S

FIN 3375 Life and Estate Planning (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the major components for estate planning, and how these products provide financial stability to families. Students will learn how to perform a basic financial needs analysis to ensure proper coverages for businesses and families. Topics also include annuities, life insurance products, wills, trusts, estate and gift taxes, and the legal processes. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as RMIS 3375) (3-0) R

FIN 3380 International Financial Management (3 semester credit hours) Study of world financial markets and institutions, foreign exchange exposure and management, foreign direct investment, and issues of financial management of multinational firms. Prerequisite: FIN 3320. (3-0) Y

FIN 3390 Introduction to Financial Modeling (3 semester credit hours) Develops the ability to use quantitative methods and software (particularly spreadsheets) for financial decision making. Prerequisites: FIN 3320 and ITSS 3300 and (OPRE 3333 or MATH 2333 or MATH 2418 or CS 2305). (3-0) S

FIN 3395 Financial Modeling and Valuation (3 semester credit hours) This course develops the ability to build financial models of firms. Attention is paid to the use of these techniques in valuing companies for different purposes (M&A analysis, LBO analysis, etc.). Prerequisite: FIN 3390. (3-0) R

FIN 4080 Finance Internship (0 semester credit hours) For students engaged in the practice of financial analysis or management. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Undergraduate program director consent required. (0-0) S

FIN 4300 Investment Management (3 semester credit hours) Examines a wide range of issues concerning management of investments and so provides an understanding of the role of modern financial theory in pricing financial assets and managing portfolios. Prerequisites: FIN 3320 and (Math 1325 or Math 2413 or Math 2417). Prerequisites or Corequisites: FIN 3390 and (OPRE 3340 or Math 1326 or Math 2414 or Math 2419). (3-0) S

FIN 4303 Investment Strategies (3 semester credit hours) This course incorporates real-world practices when examining various investment topics, such as fundamental analysis, valuation, portfolio management and alternative investing. Other topics may be covered at the instructor's discretion. Prerequisites: FIN 3320 and FIN 4300. (3-0) S

FIN 4305 Fixed Income Securities Analysis (3 semester credit hours) The analysis, management, and valuation of fixed-income instruments and their derivatives. Fixed-income risks and risk-control strategies are examined. Prerequisite: FIN 3320. (3-0) R

FIN 4307 Private Equity (3 semester credit hours) This course covers special topics in private investment management, such as private equity, venture capital and real estate investment. Emphasis will be placed on the risk-reward tradeoff, capitalization, valuation and execution of private equity investments. Other topics may be covered at the instructor's discretion. Prerequisites: FIN 3320 and FIN 4300. (3-0) S

FIN 4310 Intermediate Financial Management (3 semester credit hours) Builds on FIN 3320 to develop additional topics in business financial decision making. It integrates a variety of advanced topics in developing a firm's financial strategy. Prerequisite: FIN 3320. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3390. (3-0) S

FIN 4315 Behavioral Economics and Finance (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to behavioral models of decision making with particular attention to economic and finance decision making. These models incorporate the psychological biases, social objectives or bounds to rationality that human decision makers are known to exhibit. The course will also discuss ways in which policies or markets can be designed to take advantage of individuals' psychological biases to achieve desirable outcomes. Prerequisite: FIN 3320. (Same as MECO 4315) (3-0) R

FIN 4320 Management of Financial Institutions and Technology (3 semester credit hours) Study of the financial management of commercial banks and other financial intermediaries, with an emphasis on the analysis of financial performance, lending decisions, asset-liability management, and the management of institutional capital requirements. Strategic considerations such as evolving information technology, the changing regulatory environment and the impact of global competition in financial services will also be examined. Prerequisite: FIN 3320. (3-0) R

FIN 4321 Real Estate Law and Contracts (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn a comprehensive overview of the law and legal system, with an emphasis on the laws related to real estate and personal property. Students will learn the legal terminology necessary to understand a typical real estate transaction and obtain a practical understanding of the essential legal aspects of real estate transactions and Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) contract forms. The course builds students' critical thinking and communication skills by applying acquired knowledge to real world legal conflicts and familiarizing students with legal sources relevant to real property. Prerequisite: FIN 3305. (Same as REAL 4321) (3-0) S

FIN 4322 Financial Technology (3 semester credit hours) This course presents the applications of digital technology to finance, insurance, and real estate (e.g., blockchains, machine learning, etc.). Prerequisites: FIN 3350 and (ITSS 3312 or ITSS 4381). (3-0) S

FIN 4328 Real Estate Valuation (3 semester credit hours) This capstone real estate course provides the theory and methods of income property valuation and appraisal. Topics include the three major approaches to appraising real estate, regression analysis, real estate market analysis, highest and best use analysis, and capitalization techniques. Income property valuation techniques are emphasized through hands-on computer cash flow analysis modeling in Excel and ARGUS. Several real-world real estate cases and problems are presented and incorporated into the course for students to solve. Prerequisites: (REAL 3305 or FIN 3305) and (REAL 3358 or FIN 3358). Prerequisite or Corequisite: REAL 3365 or FIN 3365. (Same as REAL 4328) (3-0) Y

FIN 4330 Estate Planning (3 semester credit hours) Analysis of the estate and gift tax system, including planning strategies. It addresses the transfer, administration, and taxation of property within the estate planning context. Topics include transfers of property outright or with trusts, wills, and powers of appointment; use of the marital deduction; valuation of assets; and buy-sell agreements. Prerequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3300. (3-0) R

FIN 4331 Business Liability Risk Management and Insurance (3 semester credit hours) Business liability exposures to risk and losses arising from negligence and/or other legal doctrines are presented, emphasizing risk management and insurance as an essential component of a business' enterprise risk management program. Risk assessment, loss prevention, and treatment of risk are presented in the areas of general liability, business auto, worker's compensation, cyber risk, and management and professional liability. Successful completion of this course, with a B or better, waives the corresponding national examination for the CPCU professional designation. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as RMIS 4331) (3-0) Y

FIN 4332 Commercial Property Risk Management and Insurance (3 semester credit hours) All for-profit or non-profit businesses are subject to losses arising from property exposures. Incidents may occur, which can cause the business financial ruin and force them to close their doors unless they are properly prepared to manage these exposures. We will discuss how Commercial Property, Business Income & Extra Expense, Inland Marine, Ocean Cargo, Business-owners, Equipment Breakdown, and Cyber Risk insurance contracts may be employed to help protect businesses from financial losses due to various loss exposures. Students will also learn risk management techniques to help address loss exposures not traditionally covered by insurance contracts. Prerequisite: (FIN 3305 or REAL 3305) or (FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370). (Same as RMIS 4332 and REAL 4332) (3-0) P

FIN 4333 Enterprise Risk Management (3 semester credit hours) Study of the risks and exposures to loss affecting businesses and non-profit entities: including pure, financial, operational, and strategic risk. Data collection, analysis, and evaluation methods are explored using risk modeling principles. Risk management program objectives, goals, and management are presented along with the tools for identification, treatment, and financing of risk. Prerequisite or Corequisite: RMIS 4331 or RMIS 4332. (Same as RMIS 4333) (3-0) S

FIN 4334 Insurance Law and Contracts (3 semester credit hours) A basic course in the fundamentals of insurance law. Topics covered include: defining insurance; risk and the nature of the insurance relationship; insurable interests; indemnity; fortuity; subrogation; coordination of benefits; interpretation of policies; rights at variance with policy provisions; contract formation; warranties, misrepresentation and concealment; conditions; agents and brokers; insurance regulation; and insurance coverage. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as RMIS 4334) (3-0) S

FIN 4335 Financial Aspects of Retirement, Compensation, and Employee Benefits (3 semester credit hours) Focuses on individual retirement plans, company benefits and compensation, and pension fund management strategies. This course will offer students an opportunity to evaluate employer benefit-and-compensation plans, retirement modeling solutions, and utilize financial planning software to best serve clients' interests. Prerequisite: FIN 3300. (3-0) Y

FIN 4336 Risk Systems and Theories (3 semester credit hours) Risk exists and permeates in all areas of societies, from the individual household to the executive offices of corporations. To manage risk effectively requires an understanding of the social, political, and technological progress in which hazards develop. Through this course, we will examine the concept of risk as it pertains to organizations and people. We will also discuss the tenets of risk controls and mitigation techniques to reduce the unfavorable outcomes of unexpected events. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as RMIS 4336) (3-0) Y

FIN 4337 Business Valuation (3 semester credit hours) This course discusses the models used to value businesses and stocks. Topics include income measurement and profitability assessment, analysis of discounted cash flows and accounting-based valuation models. Prerequisites: (ACCT 3331 with a minimum grade of C) and FIN 3320. (Same as ACCT 4337) (3-0) Y

FIN 4338 Foundations of Risk Analytics and Applications (3 semester credit hours) Enhanced data-driven decision making is an essential component of a successful organization's risk management and insurance program. This course provides a fundamental understanding of analytical techniques for big data. All business students will benefit from exploring the Internet of Things, data mining techniques, social network analysis, predictive modeling concepts, and the development of a data analytics strategy to help achieve superior business results. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as RMIS 4338) (3-0) Y

FIN 4340 Options and Futures Markets (3 semester credit hours) Examines valuation of derivative securities, such as options and futures contracts, and the use of these instruments in managing business and financial risks. Topics include pricing of futures contracts, swaps, and options, and use of derivative instruments in hedging, portfolio insurance, and exotic options. Prerequisite: FIN 4300. (3-0) Y

FIN 4345 Financial Information and Analysis (3 semester credit hours) This course is focused on how to manage and analyze financial data. In doing so, this course examines the sources and uses of financial information in valuing securities and analyzing markets. Prerequisite: FIN 3390. (3-0) Y

FIN 4346 Applied Machine Learning in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (3 semester credit hours) This course presents the application of machine learning technologies to topics in finance, insurance, and real estate (e.g., credit analysis, fraud detection, asset valuation, algorithmic trading, etc.). Prerequisites: FIN 4300 and (ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381). (3-0) S

FIN 4351 Operational Risk Management (3 semester credit hours) This course explores different aspects of risk governance and operational risk management. Operational risk management focuses on people, processes, policies, and external factors, each producing challenges to a firm's organizational performance. Students learn the fundamentals of how to mitigate or control each operational risk factor and be able to identify future challenges to reduce the negative effects of firm performance. (Same as RMIS 4351) (3-0) Y

FIN 4352 Financial Risk Management (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the risks and exposures to loss affecting businesses and non-profit entities, including pure, financial, operational, and strategic risk. Data collection, analysis, and evaluation methods are explored using risk modeling principles. Risk management program objectives, goals, and management are presented along with the tools for identifying, treating, and financing risk. (Same as RMIS 4352) (3-0) Y

FIN 4353 Principles of Information Security (3 semester credit hours) This course examines the organizational risks from technological advancements in an interconnected world. With growing concerns about cyber security, students will explore the various components of information systems, review systems control functions to reduce vulnerabilities, learn the basics of developing a cybersecurity program, and gain insights into the challenges of policy making to prevent information loss. (Same as RMIS 4353) (3-0) Y

FIN 4354 Cybersecurity Risk Management (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the risk management concept and process for managing an organization's information systems. Theories of risk and methodologies will be explored to provide students an opportunity to examine risk from various levels and dimensions to reduce organizational outcomes. Students will also learn the basic frameworks and models to enhance cybersecurity measures. (Same as RMIS 4354) (3-0) Y

FIN 4380 Fund Management (3 semester credit hours) For students involved in the practice of investment management. Prerequisites: FIN 4300 and instructor consent required. (3-0) R

FIN 4390 Seminar Series in Finance (3 semester credit hours) Examination of selected financial topics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. (3-0) P

FIN 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Finance (3 semester credit hours) This course complements prior finance coursework by having the student conduct an in-depth financial analysis of a selected company. Students will work on an approved company to demonstrate an understanding of the company, its markets, credit risk, value, what drives its value, and how that value might be increased. The deliverables will include a guided report and presentation demonstrating an understanding of these aspects. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and FIN 3320 and FIN 4310. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

FIN 4396 Applied Financial Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course complements prior finance coursework by having the student conduct an in-depth financial analysis of a selected company. Students will work on an approved company to demonstrate an understanding of the company, its markets, credit risk, value, what drives its value, and how that value might be increased. The deliverables will include presentations and completed knowledge assessments demonstrating an understanding of these and related topics. Prerequisites: Senior standing, FIN 3320, and (FIN 4300 or FIN 4310). Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

FIN 4399 Senior Honors in Finance (3 semester credit hours) For students in the finance honors program. This course requires students to develop a number of skills and to demonstrate them in written products. Instructor consent required. (3-0) Y

FIN 4V80 Practicum in Finance (1-3 semester credit hours) For students engaged in the practice of financial analysis or management. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Undergraduate program director consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

FIN 4V90 Individual Study in Finance (1-3 semester credit hours) For students interested in pursuing further study of a topic in finance. Credit/No Credit Only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (3 semester credit hours maximum). Prerequisites: (FIN 4300 or FIN 4310) and faculty sponsor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

FIN 4V99 Special Topics in Finance (1-3 semester credit hours) May be lecture, readings, or individualized study. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

Healthcare Management

HMGT 3080 Healthcare Management Honors Program Seminar (0 semester credit hours) This is a mandatory course for each PPH member to take during the Fall of their initiation year. The course will be one hour, once per week and will cover seminar topics that are relevant for transitioning students into working professionals in healthcare. Topics will cover: presentation skills, working with difficult people, working in teams, workplace etiquette, professional appearance and communication, leadership scenarios, personality assessment, negotiation, community involvement, alumni relations, and philanthropy. Weekly seminars will be taught by seasoned professionals from business, government, and academia using primarily case study and lecture formats. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated as topics vary. Department consent required. (0-0) Y

HMGT 3301 Introduction to Healthcare Management (3 semester credit hours) This course provides an overview of the U.S. healthcare system - topics include the issues of cost, quality, and access. Financing of the system and healthcare policy will be covered and the role of hospitals, physicians, and managed care organizations will be examined. (3-0) Y

HMGT 3310 Healthcare Regulatory Environment (3 semester credit hours) This course is an introduction to the regulatory and compliance environment impacting health care management, including federal, state, and local agencies. Students will explore topics pertinent to the regulatory environment and familiarize themselves with the agencies that monitor, evaluate, assess, and credential health care organizations. Students will explore the extensive oversight and monitoring at all levels in the delivery of health care including: Food and Drug Administration, Center for Disease Control, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Environment Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Inspector General, the Joint Commission, State Health Agencies, and County Public Health Agencies. Prerequisite: HMGT 3301. (3-0) Y

HMGT 3311 Healthcare Financial Analysis (3 semester credit hours) This course will help students develop the critical ability to make financial decisions that reduce risk and create economic value. Using hospital and physician group practice data, participants learn how to: read and interpret healthcare financial statements, using discounted cash flows to make investment decisions that create economic value, financially evaluate a proposed healthcare acquisition, partnership or joint venture, determine how much a medical practice or healthcare organization is really worth, and review internal controls. Prerequisites: ACCT 2301 and HMGT 3301 and (MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417). (3-0) Y

HMGT 3320 Economics of Healthcare Environment (3 semester credit hours) An introduction to the business and financial ecosystem that is the healthcare industry. The focus will be on the major actors in the healthcare system - the four Ps - Patient, Provider, Payer, and Policy (government regulations, legislation, etc.) and how they interact with each other to create this system will be explored. Concepts of healthcare analytics and behavioral dynamics will also be explored as they relate to understanding the healthcare ecosystem. Prerequisite: HMGT 3301. (3-0) S

HMGT 4090 Healthcare Management Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

HMGT 4321 Introduction to Healthcare Information Systems (3 semester credit hours) The course explores analytic tools common to the healthcare industry and demonstrates how data is compiled, analyzed, and reported to meet federal Meaningful Use standards. The course also deals with issues surrounding the selection, implementation, and use of electronic medical records (EMR) and provides opportunities to work hands-on with EMR software. Prerequisites: HMGT 3301 and ITSS 3300. (Same as ITSS 4320) (3-0) Y

HMGT 4322 Foundations of Clinical Support Systems and Informatics in Electronic Health Records (3 semester credit hours) This course will cover how the development and strength of evidence in health care delivery will result in proficient design, implementation, operation, and evaluation of clinical decision support (CDS) in the context of electronic health records and other clinical information systems. Topics to be addressed include: fundamentals of health informatics and certified EHRs, issues with EHR implementation, EHR evaluation utilizing an IT model/framework, EHRs and quality & patient safety, determining user needs in relationship to problem and requirement analysis, applying core competencies needed to perform technology assessment in healthcare, evaluating clinical decision support models in healthcare and creating a Feasibility Report identifying clinical decision support models that solve clinical problems. Prerequisite: ITSS 3300. (3-0) S

HMGT 4331 Marketing in Healthcare Organizations (3 semester credit hours) An overview of marketing and business planning principles oriented to settings such as hospitals and outpatient clinics. Traditional marketing models are related to the healthcare industry as students are familiarized with concepts critical to understanding business development for healthcare professionals, including: industry data, market analysis, relevant stakeholders and patient flow through the continuum of care. Prerequisites: HMGT 3301 and MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

HMGT 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Healthcare Management (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and to provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and its solution, designing and analyzing the solution, and developing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. Teams will also make presentations. Students (in teams) are expected to develop strategic plans and initiatives related to contemporary issues facing ambulatory care, hospital care, and long term care. The projects will expose the teams to issues related to information technology, financials/accounting, regulatory, strategy, and policy. Teams will assess organizational challenges, determine effective strategies/responses, propose solutions, and identify potential impacts/results. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and HMGT 3301 and HMGT 3310 and HMGT 3311. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

HMGT 4V81 Individual Study in Healthcare Management (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

HMGT 4V90 Healthcare Management Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester students must prepare an oral presentation, reflecting on the knowledge gained in the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

HMGT 4V99 Special Topics in Healthcare (1-3 semester credit hours) Program Director and Dean - Health Informatics and Related Topics consent required (3-0) S

International Management Studies

IMS 3091 Regional Management Area Studies: Latin America (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Latin America. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y

IMS 3092 Regional Management Area Studies: Western Europe (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Europe. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y

IMS 3093 Regional Management Area Studies: Asia (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Asia. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y

IMS 3094 Regional Management Area Studies: Africa (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Africa. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y

IMS 3095 Regional Management Area Studies: North America (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in North America. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y

IMS 3096 Regional Management Area Studies: Eastern Europe (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Eastern Europe. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (9-0) Y

IMS 3310 International Business (3 semester credit hours) Examination of worldwide patterns of trade and investment. Overview of financial, managerial, and marketing problems confronted by multinational firms. Prerequisite: BA 1310 or BA 1320 or ECON 2301. (3-0) S

IMS 3399 International Studies (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through various business topics taught during a semester abroad course. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. (3-0) R

IMS 3V91 Regional Management Area Studies: Latin America (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Latin America. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

IMS 3V92 Regional Management Area Studies: Western Europe (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Europe. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

IMS 3V93 Regional Management Area Studies: Asia (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Asia. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

IMS 3V94 Regional Management Area Studies: Africa (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Africa. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

IMS 3V95 Regional Management Area Studies: North America (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in North America. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

IMS 3V96 Regional Management Area Studies: Eastern Europe (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Eastern Europe. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

IMS 4090 Management Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

IMS 4091 International Social Sector Engagement and Community Outreach Practicum (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's appreciation of the stakeholders in their community through appropriate developmental experiences in a real community engagement. Students are required to complete 50 hours of community service and submit specific verification from the community organization of the hours completed. May be repeated. Instructor consent required. (0-0) Y

IMS 4095 International Social Sector Engagement and Community Outreach Practicum (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's appreciation of the stakeholders in their community through appropriate developmental experiences in a real community engagement. Students are required to complete 100 hours of community service and submit specific verification from the community organization of the hours completed. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated. Department consent required. (0-0) Y

IMS 4310 Export Market Development (3 semester credit hours) Survey of factors affecting export markets. Examination of free trade versus strategic trade; trade protectionism; role and influence of the WTO; impact of regional trade agreements (e.g. NAFTA, EU); supply chain management, logistics and distribution challenges; and trade finance. Prerequisite or Corequisite: IMS 3310. (3-0) Y

IMS 4320 International Marketing (3 semester credit hours) Analysis of the environment of international marketing. Survey of techniques of international marketing management. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. Prerequisite or Corequisite: IMS 3310. (Same as MKT 4320) (3-0) Y

IMS 4325 International Advertising and Promotion (3 semester credit hours) This course will look at the major trends and strategies associated with global promotions and advertising. In today's world, the major global brands keep growing larger in value and influence and the smaller brands just entering global markets are growing in numbers. Students will analyze these brands and businesses as they make the needed adjustments or adaptations in advertising and promotions to be culturally relevant and sensitive. Prerequisites: IMS 3310 and MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

IMS 4330 Global Human Resource Management (3 semester credit hours) This course examines the differences between domestic and international HR activities, analyzes the elements of international HR and discusses global talent, mobility, and relocation in recent years. Students will hear from experienced global mobility professionals, expatriates, and HR leaders throughout the course. Prerequisites: IMS 3310 and (OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330). (3-0) Y

IMS 4332 International Negotiation (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the theories, processes, and practical techniques of negotiations in situations where partners to the negotiation come from different national cultures, political, legal, and economic systems. Topics include the basics of international negotiations, cultural influences on negotiations, culture-specific strategies and tactics used in the negotiation process, and qualities that an international negotiator must possess. Practical skills are developed through the use of simulations and exercises. Prerequisite: IMS 3310. (3-0) Y

IMS 4334 International Leadership (3 semester credit hours) Addresses the challenge of leading organizations in a dynamic global environment. Overall goal is to not only question one's assumptions about leadership, but also enhance skills and acquire new content knowledge. Topics include visionary and transformational leadership; empowerment; leveraging and combining resources; designing organizations; and ethics. Prerequisite: IMS 3310. (3-0) Y

IMS 4335 Social Sector Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement (3 semester credit hours) Students in this course will work on business solutions to problems in the social sector. This is a project-based course, with students getting hands on experience. Student projects will involve helping local social enterprises with mission definition, improving service delivery or business practices, fund-raising, marketing, IT solutions, HR issues, and/or governance. Prerequisites: At least Senior-level Standing and BCOM 4300. (Same as ENTP 4340) (3-0) Y

IMS 4340 Leading and Managing Globally (3 semester credit hours) This course aims to develop the cross-cultural competence and communication skills required when managing globally. This course provides knowledge on what are the skills needed by global managers, how to effectively communicate across cultures, managing responsibly, negotiating global agreements, managing global teams, and working and living globally. Prerequisite: IMS 3310. (3-0) S

IMS 4350 Global Market Entry Strategies (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on developing market entry strategies for international companies. This course aims to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed and navigate the complex global business environment. In this course, students are partnered with companies seeking to expand into international markets, learn how to conduct market analysis, apply global skillsets, and prepare recommendations for company consideration. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and IMS 3310. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

IMS 4373 Global Strategy (3 semester credit hours) Study of the challenges that multinational firms face, including managing across national borders, managing international strategic alliances, managing headquarters-subsidiary relationships, and developing global capabilities. Prerequisites: IMS 3310 and Senior standing. (3-0) P

IMS 4374 Global Mobility Management and Policies (3 semester credit hours) This course provides knowledge on global mobility policy market practices and trends. Students will get insights into governance and risk management responsibilities when overseeing a global mobility program, including the structuring of service delivery models that involve third-party vendors and technology. The course covers international relocation policies, as well as visas and immigration considerations, spouse and family relocation issues, taxes, and international and cross-border risks. (3-0) R

IMS 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Global Business (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and to provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and its solution, designing and analyzing the solution, and developing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. Teams will also make presentations. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and IMS 3310. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) Y

IMS 4V81 Individual Study in International Management (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

IMS 4V90 Management Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester students must prepare an oral presentation, reflecting on the knowledge gained in the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

IMS 4V94 Seminar Series in International Management (1-3 semester credit hours) The seminar offers discussion on selected topics and theories in organizational behavior, strategy, and international management. The seminar includes an intensive hands-on approach to doing business in various world regions. Students will learn how organizations operate in a specific region and how they execute their business strategies. The seminar provides an in-depth understanding of socio-economic, political, cultural, institutional, and strategic perspectives in organizational behavior, strategy, and international management. May be repeated for credit as topics or regions vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

Information Technology and Systems

ITSS 3300 Information Technology for Business (3 semester credit hours) Examines key business processes in organizations and how information systems support the execution and management of these processes. The course focuses on using information technology and information systems to support decision-making, thus blending technical and managerial topics. Students will be exposed to principles of information technology and information systems and work directly with a variety of information systems tools and techniques such as Excel, Tableau, and relational database management systems. (3-0) S

ITSS 3311 Introduction to Programming (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of programming. Students will also be introduced to the object-oriented paradigm. Topics include data types, control structures, objects, classes, iterations, functions, and arrays as they relate to developing business applications. In this course students will learn the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging programs. (Same as OPRE 3311) (3-0) Y

ITSS 3312 Object-Oriented Programming (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on business application development using an object-oriented programming language. Topics include the fundamentals of programming for web-based systems, and object-oriented programming concepts. Prerequisites: ITSS 3311 and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2333 or MATH 2418 or OPRE 3333). (Same as OPRE 3312) (3-0) Y

ITSS 3370 Managing Sustainable Operations (3 semester credit hours) Sustainable Operations involves proper management of related environmental, social, and economic impacts in constructing and maintaining effective and efficient global operations or supply chains. Sustainable Operations encourages governance practices of lifecycles of goods and services that reduce waste and ensures long-term maintainability and economic value of environmental and social well-being of all stakeholders' interest in creating and delivering products and services. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of present-day issues and policies related to establishing a sustainable, competitive advantage through efficient use of resources and collaboration with external business partners. The course uses a product lifecycle approach to understand sustainable issues in supply chains and potential solutions. Prerequisite: At least Sophomore level standing. (Same as OPRE 3370) (3-0) S

ITSS 3390 Web Design and Development for Business Applications (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to fundamental concepts and techniques of designing and developing a responsive and user-friendly website. The topics include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, domain registration, web hosting management, FTP, WordPress, content management system (CMS) platform, blog, search engine optimization (SEO), and web analytics. Students acquire knowledge through hands-on experience with web design tools, techniques, and methods in a realistic and collaborative class setting while working towards designing the core components of a dynamic and functional website. (3-0) S

ITSS 4090 Information Technology and Systems Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's knowledge of information systems through appropriate developmental work experiences in a true organizational setting. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

ITSS 4300 Database Fundamentals (3 semester credit hours) Introduces the basic concepts for the design and development of relational databases and database management. Topics include entity-relationship data model, logical database design, data administration, Structured Query Language, and database management issues, such as concurrency control, data security, and integrity. A database management system software package is used to implement working database systems. Prerequisites: ITSS 3300 and ITSS 3311 and (MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333). (3-0) Y

ITSS 4301 Database Systems (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces the basic concepts of relational databases. The emphasis is on relational database structure and the use of relational databases for query retrievals and report generation. Structured Query Language (SQL) will be covered extensively. Applications of databases for accounting, finance, marketing, and other areas of business will be discussed. ACCT 4301 or ITSS 4301 may not be used to satisfy BS INTS degree requirements. Prerequisites: (ACCT 2301 with a minimum grade of C) and (ACCT 2302 with a minimum grade of C) and ITSS 3300 and (MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417). (Same as ACCT 4301) (3-0) Y

ITSS 4312 Mobile Web Application Development (3 semester credit hours) Provides an introduction to mobile web application development. A mobile web application is developed using a combination of CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, and PHP. Emphasis is given to hands on application of course material through the development of a web application prototype under conditions simulating a business environment. Prerequisite: ITSS 3312 or ITSS 4381. (3-0) Y

ITSS 4320 Introduction to Healthcare Information Systems (3 semester credit hours) The course explores analytic tools common to the healthcare industry and demonstrates how data is compiled, analyzed, and reported to meet federal Meaningful Use standards. The course also deals with issues surrounding the selection, implementation, and use of electronic medical records (EMR) and provides opportunities to work hands-on with EMR software. Prerequisites: HMGT 3301 and ITSS 3300. (Same as HMGT 4321) (3-0) Y

ITSS 4330 Systems Analysis and Design (3 semester credit hours) Examines various systems development methodologies with an emphasis on object oriented systems development methods. Students will be exposed to various concepts in systems analysis and design, project management, and information gathering techniques. Hands-on projects focusing on UML to design and develop projects will be an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2333 or MATH 2418 or OPRE 3333). (3-0) Y

ITSS 4340 Enterprise Resource Planning (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of and practical experience in the use of enterprise resource planning systems in modern business. Currently, the course uses SAP. The topics covered in the course include integrated business processes related to procurement, sales, finance, production planning, and production execution. Students get hands-on transaction experience with SAP ERP modules on both ECC6.0 and S4/ Hana platforms. Prerequisites: ITSS 3300 and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333). (3-0) Y

ITSS 4342 Accounting Information Systems and Financial Reporting (3 semester credit hours) This course emphasizes the integral role of information technology in a transparent financial reporting process. Using a cycles approach, the course introduces internal controls, transaction flow, and documentation techniques. Students will use computerized accounting software to complete a comprehensive financial accounting project that demonstrates the critical interrelationship between financial accounting and accounting systems. Prerequisites: ACCT 3312 and (ACCT 3331 with a minimum grade of C). Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 3332. (Same as ACCT 4342) (3-0) S

ITSS 4343 Integrated SCM Information Systems (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the concept of an integrated supply chain management system and digital supply chain using SAP's S/4 HANA Enterprise Resource Planning System and the new user interface SAP Fiori using case studies and hands-on experience with SAP modules. Students will: 1) learn the elements of an ERP application, 2) understand the concepts of end-to-end supply chain management, 3) define the basic master data needed to create a supply chain plan, 4) forecast demand using several statistical methods, 5) plan inventories using MRP and re-order point techniques, 6) execute the supply chain plan through the production process, and 7) view the completed inventories after production. The emerging trends including Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Solutions in supply chain systems will also be discussed. Prerequisite: ITSS 3300. (Same as OPRE 4320) (3-0) Y

ITSS 4344 CRM using Salesforce (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in the modern enterprise and discusses the principles, functions, products, and services of CRM. Classroom assignments and projects will use Salesforce - a leading cloud-based CRM solution and Customer Experience Platform. The course will help develop an understanding of CRM business functions like Sales, Service, and Marketing along with real-life case studies from CRM implementations for Fortune 500 Clients. Students will get extensive hands-on practical experience with the Salesforce platform. Prerequisite: ITSS 3300. (3-0) S

ITSS 4351 Foundations of Business Intelligence (3 semester credit hours) Students are introduced to foundational business intelligence (BI) concepts and explore the theory and practice of data warehouses for enterprises. BI concepts including data mart schemas, ETL, OLAP, cubes, and reporting will be covered. The course will also examine the components of an enterprise data warehouse, extract, cleanse, consolidate, and transform heterogeneous data into a single enterprise data warehouse, and run queries using a data warehouse. Prerequisites: ITSS 3300 and (ITSS 4300 or BUAN 4320) and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333). (Same as BUAN 4351) (3-0) Y

ITSS 4352 Introduction to Web Analytics (3 semester credit hours) Introduces technologies and tools used to realize the full potential of websites. The course focuses on the collection and use of web data such as web traffic and visitor information to design websites that will enable firms to acquire, convert, and retain customers. Online advertising such as paid search and web analytics tools will also be included. Prerequisites: ITSS 3300 and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333). (Same as BUAN 4352) (3-0) S

ITSS 4353 Business Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course examines various data mining analytical techniques to extract business intelligence from firms' business data for various applications, including supervised and unsupervised learning analytic techniques, association, customer segmentation, classification, customer relationship management (CRM), personalization, online recommendation systems, and web mining. Students will also be exposed to various business intelligence software such as Python, R, XLMiner, SAS EnterpriseMiner, or SQL Server (depending on availability). Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or OPRE 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333) and OPRE 3360. (Same as BUAN 4353 and OPRE 4353) (3-0) T

ITSS 4354 Advanced Big Data Analytics (3 semester credit hours) Advanced topics in supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques using big data solutions such as Hive and Spark. Students explore the issues and challenges related to managing data within an organization. This course is designed to equip students with skills to address the business intelligence, data analysis, and data management needs of an organization. Students are introduced to machine learning techniques and big data technologies. Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (BUAN 4320 or ITSS 4300) and (BUAN 4351 or ITSS 4351). (Same as BUAN 4354) (3-0) Y

ITSS 4355 Data Visualization (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on how to leverage new decision support technologies to improve organizational decision making. Students will explore various data visualization tools and review the foundational principles that guide their use. Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (BUAN 4320 or ITSS 4300) and (BUAN 4351 or ITSS 4351). (Same as BUAN 4355) (3-0) Y

ITSS 4356 Data Governance (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn the principles, goals, and business drivers of data governance. Topics include metadata, data quality, master and reference data management, and appropriate uses of data and ethics. Students will evaluate various implements of data governance in organizations. The course is structured around the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) exam. Prerequisite: ITSS 3300. (3-0) S

ITSS 4360 Network and Information Security (3 semester credit hours) With the advances in information technology, the security of information assets has become a keenly debated issue for organizations. While much focus has been paid to technical aspects of the problem, managing information security requires more than technology. Effective information security management demands a clear understanding of technical as well as socio-organizational aspects of the problem. The purpose of this course is to prepare business decision makers who recognize the threats and vulnerabilities present in current information systems and who know how to design and develop secure systems. Prerequisites: ITSS 3300 and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333). (3-0) Y

ITSS 4361 Information Technology Cybersecurity (3 semester credit hours) Students will explore IT Security as applicable to the eight security domains. This course allows students to master cybersecurity concepts and topics including security and risk management (legal, regulatory compliance), asset security (data classification, ownership, data security, and privacy), security engineering (security architecture, design, and security models), telecommunication and network security (perimeter protection, network attacks, IDS, IPS, firewalls), identity and access management (authentication, authorization, identity as a service), security assessment and testing, security operations (business continuity, disaster recovery, incident management, vulnerability and patch management), and software development security. This course is designed to prepare an individual with major concepts and topics and their applications as preparation for the Security + exam and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. Prerequisite: ITSS 4360. (3-0) Y

ITSS 4362 Cybersecurity Governance (3 semester credit hours) Students will gain a better understanding of the importance of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance. This course will cover governance methodologies, audits relating to information security, internal and external information security policy, standards and baselines, as well as compliance driven by laws, rules and regulations. The course will also focus on developing an understanding of the vital role that Information and Cyber Security play in achieving and supporting the overall objectives of an organization. Prerequisite: ITSS 4360. (3-0) S

ITSS 4370 Information Technology Infrastructure (3 semester credit hours) Management of the information technology within an organization is a critical activity. Students will be introduced to key issues relating to managing IT resources and IT projects. Topics include IT infrastructure, IT investment, management of IT, and planning and management of projects related to IT infrastructure. Prerequisites: ITSS 3300 and ITSS 4330 and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2333 or MATH 2418 or OPRE 3333). (3-0) Y

ITSS 4371 Cloud Computing with AWS (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces cloud computing concepts, technologies, architecture and applications. Students will learn how to evaluate cloud computing requirements and solution options. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn how to use cloud infrastructure and the fundamental technologies. Prerequisite: ITSS 3300. (3-0) S

ITSS 4380 Advanced Database Management (3 semester credit hours) To provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of advanced topics relating to database administration, database design, and database manipulation. Students will learn advanced SQL techniques including PL/SQL. Students will also explore NoSQL database topics. At the end of the course, student will be able to effectively write advanced SQL and NoSQL queries and perform advanced database processing using triggers and stored procedures. Prerequisite: ITSS 4300. (3-0) S

ITSS 4381 Object Oriented Programming with Python (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn basic concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and implement the ideas using Python, a scripting language. The classes will consist of lectures interwoven with hands-on coding that reinforces the language constructs as well as using functions from basic libraries. The students are required to bring in laptops to the class so that they can practice coding as a follow through during the lectures. The lectures will provide opportunities for the students to collaborate and learn (paired programming). Prerequisites: ITSS 3311 and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2333 or MATH 2418 or OPRE 3333). (Same as BUAN 4381) (3-0) S

ITSS 4382 Applied Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (3 semester credit hours) This course provides a broad and detailed introduction to machine learning, data mining, and statistical pattern recognition. In this class, students will learn about the most effective machine learning techniques, and gain practice applying them to analyze business data. Regular course lectures will be used to deliver the main concepts and methods related to machine learning and AI. A number of in-class, hands-on exercises will be created to help students understand how to apply those techniques to solve some real-world business problems. Prerequisite: ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381. (Same as BUAN 4382) (3-0) S

ITSS 4383 Advanced Applied Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (3 semester credit hours) This course builds on the Applied Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning course and covers more advanced topics, like deep learning and reinforcement learning. The course will emphasize the application of these methods to business problems. Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (BUAN 4382 or ITSS 4382). (Same as BUAN 4383) (3-0) S

ITSS 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Information Systems (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and to provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and its solution, designing and analyzing the solution, and developing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. Teams will also make presentations. Student groups will apply management information technology and information systems principles and techniques which may include the analysis, design, and/or testing of information systems. They will also analyze organizational impacts associated with acquiring, designing, developing, and delivering information systems solutions. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and ITSS 4330 and ITSS 4351. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

ITSS 4V81 Individual Study in ITSS (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

ITSS 4V90 ITSS Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's knowledge of information systems through appropriate developmental work experiences in a true organizational setting. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester students must prepare an oral presentation, reflecting on the knowledge gained in the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

ITSS 4V95 Seminar Series in Information Systems (1-3 semester credit hours) Discussion of selected topics and theories in information systems. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) P

Managerial Economics

MECO 3300 Introduction to Energy Technology (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces different energy resources (oil, gas, coal, nuclear, wind, solar) and covers technology related to discovering/inventing and exploiting resources, transportation of these resources and their conversion from one form to another. Business processes involved in energy supply chain from resource discovery to end user sales will be examined. Costs incurred and revenues made in the process are also discussed. (Same as ENGY 3300) (3-0) Y

MECO 3330 Energy Economics (3 semester credit hours) This course builds on topics of market structure, competition, and optimal decision-making presented in intermediate microeconomics. Students gain an advanced understanding of the economic decisions faced by energy producers and consumers in today's society and learn to evaluate incentives faced by industry players and identify causes of and solutions to market inefficiencies. Topics include optimal resource depletion, competitive strategies and incentives for anti-competitive behavior, energy and environmental policy, and energy risk. Prerequisite: ECON 2302. (Same as ENGY 3330) (3-0) Y

MECO 3340 Energy Law and Contracts (3 semester credit hours) This course provides an introductory overview of energy law and policy topics. Topics include the study of essential agreements used in the energy industry, such as (i) international petroleum upstream government contracts, (ii) agreements and leases to explore for, develop and produce crude oil, natural gas, wind, and solar, (iii) joint operating agreements where more than one party owns rights to develop a particular area, and (iv) transportation agreements. Studies also cover the regulation of various energy resources and electric utilities, energy security, energy trade, and the environment, as well as the evolving relationship between policy and markets. (Same as ENGY 3340) (3-0) R

MECO 3360 Comparative Institutions of Production and Distribution (3 semester credit hours) Economic history of civilization and history of political-economic-business ideas as they impact production and distribution systems. Related examination of the ideas and canonical texts in the development of classical liberalism and its critics. Critical analysis of the principles and methods of current mainstream economics in understanding the business world. Limited to students admitted to the CAF fellowship program. Department consent required. (3-0) Y

MECO 3361 Comparative Institutions of Production and Distribution II (3 semester credit hours) Economic history of civilization and history of political-economic-business ideas as they impact production and distribution systems. Related examination of the ideas and canonical texts in the development of classical liberalism and its critics. Critical analysis of the principles and methods of current mainstream economics in understanding the business world. Department consent required. (3-0) Y

MECO 4300 Energy Land Management (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to give students a keen understanding of the important role that land law and management practices have for energy industry participants. The course begins by presenting land management activities within the broader energy supply chain and relating their importance to upstream and downstream activities, and then proceeds to a combination of practical experience analyzing Texas land leases and classroom case studies of mineral property rights, lease structure and acquisition, title transfers and recordation, and more. Prerequisite: OPRE 3310. (Same as ENGY 4300) (3-0) R

MECO 4303 Decisions, Behavior, and Business Policy (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces the tools of behavioral economics, decision and game theory and applies them to important questions of business and related policies pertaining to market design, regulation and innovation. Prerequisites: (BA 1310 or ECON 2302) and (BA 1320 or ECON 2301). (3-0) Y

MECO 4315 Behavioral Economics and Finance (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to behavioral models of decision making with particular attention to economic and finance decision making. These models incorporate the psychological biases, social objectives or bounds to rationality that human decision makers are known to exhibit. The course will also discuss ways in which policies or markets can be designed to take advantage of individuals' psychological biases to achieve desirable outcomes. Prerequisite: FIN 3320. (Same as FIN 4315) (3-0) R

MECO 4340 Thinking Strategically (3 semester credit hours) Good managerial decisions anticipate the actions of others - be they shareholders, competitors, customers, or employees. Using case studies, we learn how to apply analytical frameworks from decision analysis, psychology, and game theory to solve business problems. Prerequisite: OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360 or instructor consent required. (3-0) R

MECO 4342 Financial and Business Negotiation Analysis (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to the economic and psychological analysis of negotiation. The objective of the course is to make you a more effective negotiator. Topics to be covered include negotiation preparation, making an opening offer, creating and claiming value, and repeated negotiations. The class revolves around a set of negotiation simulations to practice the skills we learn. Simulations involve a variety of business situations such as negotiating price, hiring, mergers, financial transactions, and starting a new business venture. (3-0) R

MECO 4351 Industrial Organization and Corporate Strategy (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the operation of markets and how firms compete within different market structures. (3-0) R

MECO 4352 Applied Econometrics and Time Series Analysis (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to the use of econometric and time series methods for the analysis of business data, paying particular attention to their uses in business forecasting. Prerequisite: STAT 3360 or OPRE 3360. (3-0) R

MECO 4370 Data Science Decision Making (3 semester credit hours) This course provides an introductory level examination of extracting knowledge from data utilizing various statistical and scientific methods. The course explains how to manipulate and analyze data and how to incorporate it into the business decision process. Topics include analyzing the decision to determine what data is needed, evaluating the accuracy of data, structuring a decision problem, and measuring risk and the overall trade-offs. Students will learn a systematic approach to analyze complex decisions and techniques for communicating decision problems and solutions to data savvy business managers. Prerequisite: OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360 or instructor consent required. (3-0) R

MECO 4V90 Special Topics in Managerial Economics (1-4 semester credit hours) Discussion of selected topics and theories in economics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (8 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-4]-0) R

Marketing Management

MKT 3300 Principles of Marketing (3 semester credit hours) An overview of marketing principles including marketing planning, understanding customer's decision making environment, measurement of market performance, product and branding decisions, advertising and promotions, pricing, and distribution. Special emphasis placed upon applying segmentation, targeting and positioning framework, implementing different pricing methods such as markup pricing and target pricing and recognizing and evaluating ethical constraints when making marketing decisions. (3-0) S

MKT 3320 Product and Brand Management (3 semester credit hours) This course discusses concepts and cases of planning, building, measuring and management of brands and products. It covers topics such as product management, branding, brand equity, product and service quality, brand positioning, perceptual mapping, long term brand management, and the product life cycle. An estimated 20 Community Engagement hours can be earned in this course. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

MKT 3330 Introduction to Professional Selling (3 semester credit hours) The course is the introduction to professional sales and sales management. It will focus on the fundamentals of building and maintaining mutual beneficial business relationships. Emphasis will be placed on sales skills such as prospecting, making the sales call, developing compelling presentations, responding to objections, and closing the deal. Additionally, the course will provide insight into channel management such as design, functions, logistics, supply chain, and channel relationships. Prerequisite: A minimum of 45 semester credit hours completed. (3-0) Y

MKT 3331 Principles of Category Management (3 semester credit hours) In this course, students receive instruction on identifying the business development focus of category management. Our corporate partners contribute to this class by coming into our classrooms and providing for store visits. Our technology partners provide students with access to their services. In this course, students develop an understanding of industry history, terminology, and the business acumen necessary to take upper-level classes in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

MKT 3340 Marketing Research (3 semester credit hours) This course provides an overview of the entire marketing research process, which involves collecting and analyzing data to facilitate better marketing decisions. Specific topics include problem definition, research design, use of secondary data, collecting primary data, designing surveys, sampling, fieldwork, basic data analysis, and reporting of findings. Students are expected to know basic marketing and have an aptitude for quantitative analysis. An estimated 20 Community Engagement hours can be earned if class project is applied to a nonprofit organization. Prerequisites: MKT 3300 and (STAT 3360 or OPRE 3360). (3-0) Y

MKT 3V92 European Marketing Studies (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Europe. Students will learn about the marketing environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have a marketing impact in the area. Prerequisites: MKT 3300 and instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

MKT 4090 Marketing Internship (0 semester credit hours) This internship course must be directly related to your major in marketing. Students are expected to complete assignments satisfactorily during the semester and complete the online evaluation at the end of the semester. Information related to assignments or evaluation will be available in the course syllabi. Student must meet internship eligibility guidelines available from the internship coordinator. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

MKT 4320 International Marketing (3 semester credit hours) Analysis of the environment of international marketing. Survey of techniques of international marketing management. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. Prerequisite or Corequisite: IMS 3310. (Same as IMS 4320) (3-0) Y

MKT 4330 Digital and Internet Marketing (3 semester credit hours) The course provides an introduction to using marketing in the digital and social media environment. The course places special emphasis on using different platforms and on best practices in email, search engine optimization, paid search, social media, and web analytics. Students will learn how to create and manage a paid search advertising campaign using Google AdWords with the option of becoming Adwords certified (Fundamentals exam required). An estimated 10 hours of community engagement experience can be earned if the project is performed for a nonprofit organization. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (Same as ENTP 4335) (3-0) Y

MKT 4331 Digital Prospecting (3 semester credit hours) The course explores three distinct areas within marketing and sales, namely, digital marketing, traditional sales prospecting, and sales technology organization and strategy. The continuing convergence of the digital marketing and sales funnels has created a strategic continuum from digital lead generation to digital sales. The course identifies the current composition of this digital continuum while providing opportunities to evaluate sales and marketing digital strategies. The course will cover concepts including the difference between inbound and outbound digital marketing strategies, tracking, CRM inquiries in the funnel and lead scoring. An estimated 40 Community Engagement Hours can be earned in this class. (Same as ENTP 4331) (3-0) Y

MKT 4332 Advanced Professional Sales (3 semester credit hours) The course covers advanced personal selling skills, practices and programs. Emphasis will be placed on sales, presentations, demonstrations, advanced sales techniques, advanced communication, and relationship-building skills. Various corporate sales strategies for both consumer and business sales will be explored. This course is intended to prepare students for competitive sales situations and competitions and is primarily intended for students interested in sales careers. An estimated 40 Community Engagement Hours can be earned in this class. Prerequisite: MKT 3330. (3-0) Y

MKT 4333 Retail Operations (3 semester credit hours) This course provides students with a comprehensive view of retailing and applications of operations management/marketing concepts in a practical retail environment. Topics include omnichannel operations, merchandising and promotions, demand forecasting, product availability, assortment planning, customer value and satisfaction, pricing and revenue management, technology and innovation, and impact on financial performance and sustainability. It follows industry trends to focus on how companies design and manage retail environments. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (Same as OPRE 4345) (3-0) S

MKT 4334 Social Media Marketing (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on special considerations in social media market research, consumer behavior, and segmentation as well as developing a sound social media strategy (content curation) and content management. The course also familiarizes students with best practices, case studies, and tactical considerations using current popular platforms, YouTube, and others. The metrics of social media will also be covered using both the tools provided by these platforms and third-party tools. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (3-0) S

MKT 4335 Category Buying (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to introduce the concepts of buying, purchasing, sourcing, procurement, replenishment, and category management. In addition the course will touch on primary negotiation techniques, pricing, discounts, and allowances. Finally, this course will be comprised of a "hands on" approach though the use of cases and role plays to provide real life scenarios the student will experience in the buyer's role. Prerequisites: MKT 3300 and MKT 3330. (3-0) Y

MKT 4336 E-Retailing (3 semester credit hours) The course provides a review of online sales strategies of products and services through web stores, auction sites, and other virtual platforms. Students will gain a familiarity with successful and emerging web and mobile retailing strategies and understand the impact of those strategies on overall retail sales and the organization's omnichannel strategy. The customer journey will be discussed along with measurement tools to be used for measuring and understanding customer behavior. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

MKT 4337 Marketing Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed for those interested in an entry-level marketing analytics position. Students will analyze data to make key marketing decisions such as which customers to target to increase profitability or which new products to introduce to build incremental business. Students will also be introduced to software products used in the analysis of sales, marketing, and distribution data. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (Same as BUAN 4337 and OPRE 4337) (3-0) Y

MKT 4338 Marketing Content Creation (3 semester credit hours) This course is a hands-on course that will prepare the student for the various jobs in which marketing content is created and disseminated in today's marketing and advertising communities. This includes everything from blogging and vlogging (video blogging), creating content for social networks, online advertising, and other digital platforms. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

MKT 4339 AI-Driven Content Creation and Campaign Management (3 semester credit hours) This course teaches the necessary techniques to create and test effective marketing campaigns using AI technology. Students will purchase and utilize industry-standard applications used by professional marketers to manipulate images for testing in multiple mediums such as paid and unpaid social media, print, outdoor. The course will also focus on understanding the implications of these new technologies for business strategy, as well as the economic and societal implications. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

MKT 4340 Consumer Behavior (3 semester credit hours) This course covers the theories and research findings to understand how and why consumers make purchase decisions. Topics include information search and information processing models, perception, evaluation of alternatives, consideration set formation and psychological aspects of household decision making. Students apply these concepts to practical design and marketing of new products. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

MKT 4341 Predictive Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed for those interested in a career in data science and marketing analytics. Students will analyze data from large databases to make data-driven decisions based on advanced statistical analysis like regression analysis and predictive modeling. Our approach will be based on machine learning concepts for analyzing people and firms' behavior in the market. Students will work on several datasets, write consulting reports, and be exposed to industry tools and software. Prerequisites: MKT 3300 and (OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360). (3-0) Y

MKT 4350 Advertising (3 semester credit hours) This course examines the principles and practices of advertising, promotions and integrate marketing communications. public relations and promotions. Topics include: history and evolution of advertising, advertising research, international advertising, the role of the ad agency; the advertising plan based on marketing, segmentation research, and consumer behavior; integrated marketing communications; communication goals and measurement, advertising, budgeting, advertising buying, media planning and media scheduling; and art, copy, creativity, and production of ads in different media. We also discuss social, ethical, and legal issues in advertising. Effective and ineffective ads are critically analyzed. Social, ethical and legal issues in advertising are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisites: MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

MKT 4360 Social Impact Marketing (3 semester credit hours) This course engages students in a marketing project that addresses an opportunity or challenge in the social sector. The social sector includes nonprofit organizations, foundations, and other social enterprises. Students will be exposed to readings, research, seminars, possible site visits, guest lectures, reflection, and project planning and management as they may create marketing plans, advertising, and social media campaigns or fundraising strategies, for example, for a community partner. This course will satisfy the required community engagement experience. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

MKT 4370 Marketing Projects (3 semester credit hours) Sponsored by local industries, these projects provide the students an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained to solve real world challenging problems in the area of marketing. Students will interact with industry leaders and gain some industry specific knowledge. Subject to availability, check with the marketing department before enrolling. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

MKT 4390 Advanced Marketing Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course prepares students for a career in marketing analytics. This course involves an introductory look at analyzing data using a set of statistical tools to assist with good decision making and predicting outcomes based on predictive models. The methods discussed in the course are used in many areas for various purposes including cross-selling and customer relationship building. Prerequisites: MKT 3300 and MKT 4337 and (OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360). (3-0) Y

MKT 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Marketing (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to the industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and its solution, designing and analyzing the solution, and developing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. Students are expected to make comprehensive marketing decisions via the case analysis method. Also, students will either develop a marketing plan for a client organization or use a marketing simulation to learn how to make and implement comprehensive marketing decisions associated with socially responsible products, promotions, pricing, and channel distribution practices. The course integrates the strategic and tactical aspects of marketing while identifying ethical marketing practices. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and MKT 3330 and MKT 4330. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

MKT 4V83 Individual Study in Marketing (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

MKT 4V90 Marketing Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This internship course must be directly related to your major in marketing. Students are expected to complete assignments satisfactorily during the semester and complete the online evaluation at the end of the semester. Information related to assignments or evaluation will be available in the course syllabi. Student must meet internship eligibility guidelines available from the internship coordinator. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) Y

MKT 4V93 Seminar Series in Marketing (1-3 semester credit hours) Discussion of selected topics and theories in marketing. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

Organizational Behavior/Human Resources

OBHR 3310 Organizational Behavior (3 semester credit hours) An integrated social science approach is taken to enable students to better understand their work environments and the issues that arise from the complex interplay among organizational members. This course explores theories and concepts derived from diverse fields such as psychology, sociology, economics, and anthropology. The topics include: motivation, attitudes, ethics, communication, leadership, teamwork, power, negotiation, and culture. (3-0) S

OBHR 3311 Principles of Management (3 semester credit hours) This course will introduce students to the connections between areas in management, emphasizing the role that organizational behavior plays in the functioning of the organization. Students will have the opportunity to learn and implement ideas through the use of exercises and case studies. The student will gain useful tools to identify problems in organizations, apply solutions and understand outcomes. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. (3-0) S

OBHR 3320 Groups and Teams (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on how groups and teams can be used to maximize organizational success. Students will be introduced to theories and concepts that will allow them to analyze and manage groups in organizations. Topics will include building teams, managing teams, the opportunities and challenges of diversity in teams, managing conflict, and leadership. Practical experience will be developed through the use of exercises, case-studies, and the completion of a team project. Prerequisite: OBHR 3310. (3-0) T

OBHR 3330 Introduction to Human Resource Management (3 semester credit hours) This course is an overview of human resource management. Students will learn theories and practices in many different "core" areas of human resource management including staffing, performance management, work and job design, training, compensation, and labor relations. The course also examines how the human resource function contributes to the company's business strategy and competitive advantage. (3-0) T

OBHR 4090 Management Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

OBHR 4300 Management of Non-Profit Organizations (3 semester credit hours) This course examines the role of non-profit organizations in today's society and discusses the challenges of managing a non-profit both internally and externally concerning areas such as leadership, mission, program planning, budgeting, personnel, marketing, fundraising, volunteerism, and cross-sector collaboration. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. (3-0) Y

OBHR 4310 Business Ethics (3 semester credit hours) This course examines ethical and socio-political issues and concepts that relate to management in a global business environment. Leaders increasingly need to be aware of potential threats and opportunities in their environments and many stem from value and cultural differences that most managers are not trained to resolve. Prerequisite: OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330. (3-0) S

OBHR 4331 Compensation and Benefits Administration (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on how managers can strategically utilize compensation to attract, retain, and motivate qualified employees. Students will gain an understanding of the multidisciplinary theories underlying pay system design and implementation. Attention will be given to principles underlying successful compensation systems, including internal alignment, external competitiveness, and pay-for-performance. Prerequisite: OBHR 3330. (3-0) Y

OBHR 4333 Performance Management (3 semester credit hours) This course examines the continuous process of identifying, measuring, and developing the performance of individuals and teams, and aligning their performance with the strategic goals of the organization. Special attention will be placed on developing performance management systems for small and large, for-profit and not-for-profit, and domestic and global organizations, and in all industry segments. Prerequisite: OBHR 3330. (3-0) T

OBHR 4334 Talent Acquisition and Management (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the effective management of the flow of talent into and through organizations. It covers human resource planning, recruiting and selection, career transitions, and other workforce movement. An important goal of the class will be to provide opportunities to develop hands-on skills that are relevant to effectively managing talent flow. Acquisition and development of human resources in organizations and career management for individuals. Some emphasis on using data systems to perform human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, on-boarding, socialization, career development, succession planning, and withdrawal from work. Prerequisite: OBHR 3330. (3-0) T

OBHR 4335 Training and Development (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the effective development of talent within organizations. It covers issues such as training needs analysis, training curriculum design, training delivery, management and leadership development, the role of experience in skills development, and the evaluation of training and development initiatives. The course will equip the student to determine when training is appropriate, what type of training (content and delivery) is needed, when alternatives to training are better suited to meet the organization's objectives, and how to determine the return on investment in training. Prerequisite: OBHR 3330. (3-0) T

OBHR 4336 Labor and Employee Relations (3 semester credit hours) Introduces students to labor relations and collective bargaining; covers the parties (union and management), the legal framework, union structure and administration, the employer role, union organizing, bargaining issues, the negotiation process, grievances and arbitration, and public sector labor relations. Provides a historical overview of the American labor movement, of workers and unions in American society, including the how and why workers join unions, how unions are structured and function, how organizations respond to unions, and how unions and management bargain a contract. Prerequisite: OBHR 3330. (3-0) T

OBHR 4337 HR Analytics (3 semester credit hours) Introduces students to HR analytics: the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data designed to improve decisions about talent and the organization as a whole. The course will prepare students to determine the HR metrics that align with an organization's strategic goals, the characteristics of high quality data, and equip them to find and collect that data. It provides a high-level introduction to common analysis techniques, mistakes to avoid when interpreting data, how to take the results of HR Analytics initiatives and communicate the findings in a compelling manner, and keys to executing the change follow. Prerequisite: OBHR 3330. (3-0) T

OBHR 4338 Managing Diversity in Organizations (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the social processes experienced by persons in the workplace as they interact with and work with persons who are different from themselves. The phenomenon of difference can be a source of both destructive and productive outcomes in the work setting. The course will explore the dynamics of difference from the perspective of surface level diversity dimensions (e.g., race, sex, age, ethnicity) as well as deep-level diversity dimensions (e.g., function, religion, sexual orientation, education). Prerequisite: OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330. (3-0) T

OBHR 4339 Human Resource Management Technology and Systems (3 semester credit hours) This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM), Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), and Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS), including their unique features and functionalities. Students will learn how different roles interact with HRM systems and explore how these systems integrate with HR workflow and the employment lifecycle. Through practical demonstrations, students will gain hands-on experience navigating HRM systems and learn to apply them in employee records, recruiting, performance management, talent management, succession planning, compensation planning, and organizational planning. The course will also examine considerations for scaling and sizing businesses and selecting appropriate HRM technology. Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped with practical skills and knowledge to operate and apply HRM systems in their organizations, enhancing HR processes and driving business success. Prerequisite: OBHR 3330. (3-0) Y

OBHR 4350 Introduction to Leading and Managing (3 semester credit hours) This course will deal with theories and techniques of leadership and management. The course will start with a general overview of major theories on leadership and management. The main focus of this course is on the relationship between individual action and group and organizational performance. Prerequisite: OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330. (3-0) Y

OBHR 4352 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the theories, processes, and practical techniques of negotiation so that students can successfully negotiate and resolve disputes in a variety of situations including interpersonal and group settings. Emphasis is placed on understanding influence and conflict resolution strategies; identifying interests, issues, and positions of the parties involved; analyzing co-negotiators, their negotiation styles, and the negotiation situations; and managing the dynamics associated with most negotiations. Practical skills are developed through the use of simulations and exercises. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and (OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330). (3-0) Y

OBHR 4354 Leading Organizational Change (3 semester credit hours) This course will emphasize practical skills required to be an effective change agent. Theories and techniques of planned and transformative organizational change will be discussed, along with topics that include change agent entry in change projects, negotiating role expectations, contracting, diagnostic interviewing and needs assessment, overcoming resistance to change, large group intervention processes, and cross-cultural differences in leadership expectations. Prerequisite: OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330. (3-0) T

OBHR 4356 Power and Influence in Organizations (3 semester credit hours) This course will examine the role that power plays in organizations and the ways in which influence can be developed and used to increase individual power. Focus will be placed on how individuals can increase their power from anywhere within the organization. Topics will include functions of power, sources of power, assessing power in organizations, and personal influence strategies and tactics. Prerequisite: OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330. (3-0) Y

OBHR 4358 Transformational Leadership, Ethics, and Social Responsibility in Practice (3 semester credit hours) This is a hands-on course to help students understand how transformational leaders can change the people around him/her to create productive societies with sustainable institutions and practices. This course starts with an introduction to transformational leadership concepts and basic ideas from both western and eastern moral philosophical traditions. Armed with a good understanding of these leadership and ethical concepts students will be given opportunities to work on a real project with one of the not-for-profit charitable organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This will not only help them practice what they have learned in the classroom setting but also help the community and practice transformational leadership behavior. Prerequisites: (OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330) and OBHR 4300 and OBHR 4350. (3-0) Y

OBHR 4361 The Human Resource Professional (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to prepare an individual with major concepts, theories, laws, workplace situations, and their applications as preparation for the Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam. Real-life situations that require decision making skills are incorporated into learning modules and study tools to help students better understand, apply, and engage with the behavioral competencies and HR knowledge on the SHRM-CP exam. Module content includes the SHRM competencies, HR Strategy, talent acquisition, learning and development, total rewards, organizational development, employee and labor relations, employment law, global HR, and others. Prerequisite: OBHR 3330. (3-0) P

OBHR 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Human Resource Management (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to the industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and its solution, designing and analyzing the solution, and developing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. Teams will also make presentations. This course focuses on a senior project in which students apply their knowledge to create a strategic human resource plan for an organization. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the strategic options within Human Resource Management functions, and how the functions interrelate and use this knowledge to create a comprehensive HR plan to support the goals of that business. At the end of the semester, students present their HR plan to the organization's leaders. Some lectures will be combined with case study analyses to enable students to explore the various theories of human resource strategy, the subsystems of HR, and how they must be aligned to support strategy execution. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and any four of the HRM core (BLAW 3301 or OBHR 4331 or OBHR 4333 or OBHR 4334 or OBHR 4335 or OBHR 4354). Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) P

OBHR 4V84 Individual Study (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

OBHR 4V90 Management Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester students must prepare an oral presentation, reflecting on the knowledge gained in the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

OBHR 4V94 Seminar Series in Management (1-3 semester credit hours) Discussion of selected topics and theories in organizational behavior, strategy and international management. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

Operations Research

OPRE 3310 Supply Chain and Operations Management (3 semester credit hours) This course explores concepts related to the efficient management of the transformation of materials, labor, and capital into products or services in process operations and supply chains. Topics include the role of supply chain and operations management in the firm's overall competitive strategy, key performance measures of operational performance, and tools for improving them. The level of discussion varies from long-term strategic planning to daily control of business processes. Students must take this course in the first two semesters of their academic program. Prerequisite: MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417. (3-0) S

OPRE 3311 Introduction to Programming (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of programming. Students will also be introduced to the object-oriented paradigm. Topics include data types, control structures, objects, classes, iterations, functions, and arrays as they relate to developing business applications. In this course students will learn the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging programs. (Same as ITSS 3311) (3-0) Y

OPRE 3312 Object-Oriented Programming (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on business application development using an object-oriented programming language. Topics include the fundamentals of programming for web-based systems, and object-oriented programming concepts. Prerequisites: ITSS 3311 and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2333 or MATH 2418 or OPRE 3333). (Same as ITSS 3312) (3-0) Y

OPRE 3320 Integrated Supply Chain Management (3 semester credit hours) This course examines key players and challenges within a supply chain firm in terms of facility types, inventory and transportation options and the role of information in managing supply chains effectively and efficiently. Students will examine and learn the objectives of different players in supply chains, integration/coordination of the players, and the operations and tradeoffs in service supply chains (i.e., air/sea lines, healthcare, hotels and restaurants). Prerequisite or Corequisite: OPRE 3310. (3-0) S

OPRE 3330 Project Management (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces students to project management tools and techniques needed to initiate and manage a project effectively. The course will enhance the ability of students to respond to the challenges of large-scale projects so that they can be more effective as project managers. The course also examines the modern project management concepts, and models, and reviews case studies to develop practical skills necessary to be successful in the field. (3-0) S

OPRE 3333 Quantitative Business Analysis (3 semester credit hours) This course provides students with the analytical tools necessary for making better management decisions. Students are introduced to mathematical techniques used to make different types of business decisions. Credit cannot be received for both courses, OPRE 3333 and MATH 2333. Prerequisite: MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417. (3-0) S

OPRE 3340 Advanced Business Quantitative Methods (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed for students in business majors and focuses on strengthening analytical skills needed for addressing business problems. Mathematical concepts covered include differentiation, partial differentiation, integration, and optimization. Applications topics include model building, market equilibrium fundamentals, annuities, and the use of techniques such as Lagrange multipliers, L'Hospital's Rule, and Euler's method, in analyzing business-oriented problems. Prerequisite: MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417. (3-0) S

OPRE 3360 Managerial Methods in Decision Making Under Uncertainty (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the concept of probability and statistics for managerial decision making. Concepts will be developed in lecture and exercises using software packages and topics including: summarizing and presenting data, probability theory, sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, and ANOVA. Credit cannot be received for both courses, OPRE 3360 and STAT 3360. (3-0) Y

OPRE 3370 Managing Sustainable Operations (3 semester credit hours) Sustainable Operations involves proper management of related environmental, social, and economic impacts in constructing and maintaining effective and efficient global operations or supply chains. Sustainable Operations encourages governance practices of lifecycles of goods and services that reduce waste and ensures long-term maintainability and economic value of environmental and social well-being of all stakeholders' interest in creating and delivering products and services. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of present-day issues and policies related to establishing a sustainable, competitive advantage through efficient use of resources and collaboration with external business partners. The course uses a product lifecycle approach to understand sustainable issues in supply chains and potential solutions. Prerequisite: At least Sophomore level standing. (Same as ITSS 3370) (3-0) S

OPRE 4090 Supply Chain Management Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

OPRE 4310 Lean and Six Sigma Processes (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces the concepts and techniques in Lean and Six Sigma. Lean manufacturing/service focuses on improving the speed of a process and the elimination of waste, primarily by reducing non-value-added steps. Six Sigma deals with the effectiveness with which a process meets customer requirements and is free of defects. The course covers these topics with a particular emphasis on quantitative methods. Prerequisite: OPRE 3310. (3-0) S

OPRE 4320 Integrated SCM Information Systems (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the concept of an integrated supply chain management system and digital supply chain using SAP's S/4 HANA Enterprise Resource Planning System and the new user interface SAP Fiori using case studies and hands-on experience with SAP modules. Students will: 1) learn the elements of an ERP application, 2) understand the concepts of end-to-end supply chain management, 3) define the basic master data needed to create a supply chain plan, 4) forecast demand using several statistical methods, 5) plan inventories using MRP and re-order point techniques, 6) execute the supply chain plan through the production process, and 7) view the completed inventories after production. The emerging trends including Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Solutions in supply chain systems will also be discussed. Prerequisite: ITSS 3300. (Same as ITSS 4343) (3-0) Y

OPRE 4330 Global Logistics and Inventory Management (3 semester credit hours) This course explains the concepts and systems of global logistics, the related components, and inventory management in supply chain systems. The course also incorporates various applications of optimization and data analytics for managing the worldwide distribution of products and services, as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in global logistics. Prerequisites: OPRE 3310 and (OPRE 3333 or CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333). Prerequisite or Corequisite: OPRE 3340 or MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419. (3-0) S

OPRE 4337 Marketing Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course is designed for those interested in an entry-level marketing analytics position. Students will analyze data to make key marketing decisions such as which customers to target to increase profitability or which new products to introduce to build incremental business. Students will also be introduced to software products used in the analysis of sales, marketing, and distribution data. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (Same as BUAN 4337 and MKT 4337) (3-0) Y

OPRE 4340 Purchasing and Sourcing Management (3 semester credit hours) Costs associated with purchasing may account for as much as 80% of the cost of goods sold, so a small decrease in purchasing costs can significantly impact the bottom line. To support the corporate strategy, the management aims to reduce immediate costs and manage hidden elements such as quality, risks, and supplier relationships. This course explores topics in purchasing and sourcing and necessary analytical tools, such as quality and quantity control and spreadsheet cost modeling, to prepare students for purchasing, sourcing, and supply chain management careers. Prerequisite: OPRE 3310. (3-0) P

OPRE 4345 Retail Operations (3 semester credit hours) This course provides students with a comprehensive view of retailing and applications of operations management/marketing concepts in a practical retail environment. Topics include omnichannel operations, merchandising and promotions, demand forecasting, product availability, assortment planning, customer value and satisfaction, pricing and revenue management, technology and innovation, and impact on financial performance and sustainability. It follows industry trends to focus on how companies design and manage retail environments. Prerequisite: MKT 3300. (Same as MKT 4333) (3-0) S

OPRE 4350 Spreadsheet Modeling and Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course develops the ability to use quantitative methods and software (particularly spreadsheets) to build effective models with analytical views for decision making in areas such as finance and operations. This helps students to gain knowledge about specific techniques for building models to analyze data effectively. Prerequisite or Corequisite: OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360. (Same as BUAN 4350) (3-0) S

OPRE 4353 Business Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course examines various data mining analytical techniques to extract business intelligence from firms' business data for various applications, including supervised and unsupervised learning analytic techniques, association, customer segmentation, classification, customer relationship management (CRM), personalization, online recommendation systems, and web mining. Students will also be exposed to various business intelligence software such as Python, R, XLMiner, SAS EnterpriseMiner, or SQL Server (depending on availability). Prerequisites: (ITSS 3312 or OPRE 3312 or BUAN 4381 or ITSS 4381) and (MATH 1326 or MATH 2414 or MATH 2419 or OPRE 3340) and (CS 2305 or MATH 2418 or MATH 2333 or OPRE 3333) and OPRE 3360. (Same as BUAN 4353 and ITSS 4353) (3-0) T

OPRE 4355 Operations Management in the Healthcare Sector (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the Healthcare Supply Chain and discusses its operations, challenges, and overall costs. Topics include the importance of healthcare delivery and related supply chain processes, sourcing and negotiations, and inventory, while analyzing how priorities are established, how services are organized and delivered, and the factors that influence their cost and quality. Prerequisite: OPRE 3310. (3-0) Y

OPRE 4357 Supply Chain Analytics, AI, and Advanced Solutions (3 semester credit hours) This hands-on course equips students with the knowledge and skills to leverage analytical tools and programming languages such as Excel and Python for the practical application of analytical techniques within the realm of supply chain management. Topics covered include demand planning, forecasting, inventory and production optimization, transportation, and sales analysis. Students gain proficiency in using these analytical tools to address real-world challenges within complex supply chain systems. The course also delves into various AI use cases within supply chain operations, highlighting the role of AI-Led Analytics in optimizing supply chain management flows. Prerequisites: (OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360) and OPRE 3310. (Same as BUAN 4357) (3-0) Y

OPRE 4362 Supply Chain Strategy (3 semester credit hours) In this course, students will evaluate and select appropriate supply chain strategies for different business situations. The course will discuss improvements in the plan, source, make, delivery, customer service, and new product development capabilities to meet strategic and financial goals in demand-driven value networks. Case studies will cover recent trends in supply chain strategy and key competencies required to be successful in a global marketplace. Prerequisite: OPRE 3310 or OPRE 3320. (3-0) Y

OPRE 4373 Data Science for Business Applications (3 semester credit hours) This course builds on the foundations of Probability and Statistics from OPRE 3360. It further develops knowledge and skills for applying statistical and management science models to business decision-making. Topics include hypothesis testing for several populations, intermediate multiple linear regression, variable transformation, model selection procedures, chi-square tests and contingency tables, design of experiments and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), logistic regression, and non-parametric methods. The course uses statistical software. Prerequisite: OPRE 3360. (Same as BUAN 4373) (3-0) S

OPRE 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Supply Chain Management (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and to provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and its solution, designing and analyzing the solution, and developing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. The course provides students with a unique opportunity to work in a team environment, interact with industry leaders and gain industry specific knowledge Capstone projects are sponsored by local supply chain companies. Students will learn how to work on a consulting engagement, how to collect the necessary data for analysis and assessment and how to use the skills and knowledge gained to solve real world problems in the area of supply chain management. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and (OPRE 4330 or OPRE 4340). Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) P

OPRE 4V81 Individual Study in Supply Chain Management (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

OPRE 4V90 Supply Chain Management Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester students must prepare an oral presentation, reflecting on the knowledge gained in the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

OPRE 4V91 Seminar Series in Supply Chain Management (1-3 semester credit hours) Discussion of selected topics and theories in the decision sciences. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

Real Estate

REAL 3305 Real Estate Principles (3 semester credit hours) Real Estate Principles is an introduction to real estate concepts for residential and commercial real estate. Students will learn various aspects of real estate that are key to making sound investment decisions and understand how property values are created, maintained, increased, or destroyed as applied in various real-world situations. Areas of study include careers in real estate, residential mortgages, appraisal, leasing, contract, regulations, listing agreements, brokerage, investment criteria, and returns. (Same as FIN 3305) (3-0) S

REAL 3358 Real Estate Markets and Investments (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn the theoretical detail of making sound real estate investments while analyzing "real world" considerations. The course focuses on evaluating the risks and opportunities of real estate assets and investments while analyzing market considerations. Students will learn how to develop a discounted financial cash flow model using Microsoft Excel for valuing real estate and developing internal rates of return. The course topics include investment strategies, due diligence, analyzing long-term growth patterns, fundamentals of leases, use of debt and equity impact on returns, portfolio analysis, and corporate real estate decision-making. Prerequisite: REAL 3305 or FIN 3305. (Same as FIN 3358) (3-0) Y

REAL 3365 Real Estate Finance and Principles (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn how to underwrite real estate investments by evaluating potential investments using the CoStar technology. In this class, students will learn to evaluate the market supply and demand to develop a financial discount cash flow analysis, valuation, and loan structures modeling in Excel. Students will learn the theoretical financial aspects of developing an investment and cash flow analysis for valuing commercial real estate and calculating expected returns. Prerequisite: REAL 3305 or FIN 3305. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3390. (Same as FIN 3365) (3-0) S

REAL 4090 Real Estate Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course provides students with an opportunity to expand and apply their skills in a professional setting. Students must identify and submit specific business learning objectives at the beginning of the semester. This course requires faculty sponsor approval, a written report upon completion, and employer evaluation. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

REAL 4321 Real Estate Law and Contracts (3 semester credit hours) Students will learn a comprehensive overview of the law and legal system, with an emphasis on the laws related to real estate and personal property. Students will learn the legal terminology necessary to understand a typical real estate transaction and obtain a practical understanding of the essential legal aspects of real estate transactions and Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) contract forms. The course builds students' critical thinking and communication skills by applying acquired knowledge to real world legal conflicts and familiarizing students with legal sources relevant to real property. Prerequisite: FIN 3305. (Same as FIN 4321) (3-0) S

REAL 4328 Real Estate Valuation (3 semester credit hours) This capstone real estate course provides the theory and methods of income property valuation and appraisal. Topics include the three major approaches to appraising real estate, regression analysis, real estate market analysis, highest and best use analysis, and capitalization techniques. Income property valuation techniques are emphasized through hands-on computer cash flow analysis modeling in Excel and ARGUS. Several real-world real estate cases and problems are presented and incorporated into the course for students to solve. Prerequisites: (REAL 3305 or FIN 3305) and (REAL 3358 or FIN 3358). Prerequisite or Corequisite: REAL 3365 or FIN 3365. (Same as FIN 4328) (3-0) Y

REAL 4332 Commercial Property Risk Management and Insurance (3 semester credit hours) All for-profit or non-profit businesses are subject to losses arising from property exposures. Incidents may occur, which can cause the business financial ruin and force them to close their doors unless they are properly prepared to manage these exposures. We will discuss how Commercial Property, Business Income & Extra Expense, Inland Marine, Ocean Cargo, Business-owners, Equipment Breakdown, and Cyber Risk insurance contracts may be employed to help protect businesses from financial losses due to various loss exposures. Students will also learn risk management techniques to help address loss exposures not traditionally covered by insurance contracts. Prerequisite: (FIN 3305 or REAL 3305) or (FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370). (Same as FIN 4332 and RMIS 4332) (3-0) P

REAL 4V80 Internship in Real Estate (1-3 semester credit hours) This course provides students with an opportunity to expand and apply their skills in a professional setting. Students must identify and submit specific business learning objectives at the beginning of the semester. This course requires faculty sponsor approval, a written report upon completion, and employer evaluation. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). ([1-3]-0) R

REAL 4V90 Individual Study in Real Estate (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (3 semester credit hours maximum). Prerequisites: REAL 3365 and instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

Risk Management and Insurance

RMIS 3370 Principles of Risk Management and Insurance (3 semester credit hours) Explore the fundamentals of risk management and insurance principles as essential components of global business operations and personal risk management. Topics include risk identification, risk analysis, global risk exposures, risk communication, insurance company operations, legal principles, loss prevention, safety concepts, and the social and economic relevance of risk management and insurance. (Same as FIN 3370) (3-0) S

RMIS 3375 Life and Estate Planning (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the major components for estate planning, and how these products provide financial stability to families. Students will learn how to perform a basic financial needs analysis to ensure proper coverages for businesses and families. Topics also include annuities, life insurance products, wills, trusts, estate and gift taxes, and the legal processes. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as FIN 3375) (3-0) R

RMIS 4331 Business Liability Risk Management and Insurance (3 semester credit hours) Business liability exposures to risk and losses arising from negligence and/or other legal doctrines are presented, emphasizing risk management and insurance as an essential component of a business' enterprise risk management program. Risk assessment, loss prevention, and treatment of risk are presented in the areas of general liability, business auto, worker's compensation, cyber risk, and management and professional liability. Successful completion of this course, with a B or better, waives the corresponding national examination for the CPCU professional designation. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as FIN 4331) (3-0) Y

RMIS 4332 Commercial Property Risk Management and Insurance (3 semester credit hours) All for-profit or non-profit businesses are subject to losses arising from property exposures. Incidents may occur, which can cause the business financial ruin and force them to close their doors unless they are properly prepared to manage these exposures. We will discuss how Commercial Property, Business Income & Extra Expense, Inland Marine, Ocean Cargo, Business-owners, Equipment Breakdown, and Cyber Risk insurance contracts may be employed to help protect businesses from financial losses due to various loss exposures. Students will also learn risk management techniques to help address loss exposures not traditionally covered by insurance contracts. Prerequisite: (FIN 3305 or REAL 3305) or (FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370). (Same as FIN 4332 and REAL 4332) (3-0) P

RMIS 4333 Enterprise Risk Management (3 semester credit hours) Study of the risks and exposures to loss affecting businesses and non-profit entities: including pure, financial, operational, and strategic risk. Data collection, analysis, and evaluation methods are explored using risk modeling principles. Risk management program objectives, goals, and management are presented along with the tools for identification, treatment, and financing of risk. Prerequisite or Corequisite: RMIS 4331 or RMIS 4332. (Same as FIN 4333) (3-0) S

RMIS 4334 Insurance Law and Contracts (3 semester credit hours) A basic course in the fundamentals of insurance law. Topics covered include: defining insurance; risk and the nature of the insurance relationship; insurable interests; indemnity; fortuity; subrogation; coordination of benefits; interpretation of policies; rights at variance with policy provisions; contract formation; warranties, misrepresentation and concealment; conditions; agents and brokers; insurance regulation; and insurance coverage. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as FIN 4334) (3-0) S

RMIS 4336 Risk Systems and Theories (3 semester credit hours) Risk exists and permeates in all areas of societies, from the individual household to the executive offices of corporations. To manage risk effectively requires an understanding of the social, political, and technological progress in which hazards develop. Through this course, we will examine the concept of risk as it pertains to organizations and people. We will also discuss the tenets of risk controls and mitigation techniques to reduce the unfavorable outcomes of unexpected events. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as FIN 4336) (3-0) Y

RMIS 4338 Foundations of Risk Analytics and Applications (3 semester credit hours) Enhanced data-driven decision making is an essential component of a successful organization's risk management and insurance program. This course provides a fundamental understanding of analytical techniques for big data. All business students will benefit from exploring the Internet of Things, data mining techniques, social network analysis, predictive modeling concepts, and the development of a data analytics strategy to help achieve superior business results. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 3320 or FIN 3370 or RMIS 3370. (Same as FIN 4338) (3-0) Y

RMIS 4351 Operational Risk Management (3 semester credit hours) This course explores different aspects of risk governance and operational risk management. Operational risk management focuses on people, processes, policies, and external factors, each producing challenges to a firm's organizational performance. Students learn the fundamentals of how to mitigate or control each operational risk factor and be able to identify future challenges to reduce the negative effects of firm performance. (Same as FIN 4351) (3-0) Y

RMIS 4352 Financial Risk Management (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the risks and exposures to loss affecting businesses and non-profit entities, including pure, financial, operational, and strategic risk. Data collection, analysis, and evaluation methods are explored using risk modeling principles. Risk management program objectives, goals, and management are presented along with the tools for identifying, treating, and financing risk. (Same as FIN 4352) (3-0) Y

RMIS 4353 Principles of Information Security (3 semester credit hours) This course examines the organizational risks from technological advancements in an interconnected world. With growing concerns about cyber security, students will explore the various components of information systems, review systems control functions to reduce vulnerabilities, learn the basics of developing a cybersecurity program, and gain insights into the challenges of policy making to prevent information loss. (Same as FIN 4353) (3-0) Y

RMIS 4354 Cybersecurity Risk Management (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the risk management concept and process for managing an organization's information systems. Theories of risk and methodologies will be explored to provide students an opportunity to examine risk from various levels and dimensions to reduce organizational outcomes. Students will also learn the basic frameworks and models to enhance cybersecurity measures. (Same as FIN 4354) (3-0) Y