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Factors producing and study of cyclic movements, analysis of their causes and methods of forecasting as well as study of seasonal, erratic and other movements

Survey of political and economic thought since the 16th century including the Christian influence in the development of modern Western freedom and justice. Emphasis will be placed on the emergence and scope of the disciplines of economics, political science, public administration and public policy.

Application of social ethics and economic theory to government, politics, social institutions, law and public policy questions. Topics include the role of a worldview in public policy, the role of civil government versus the role of the market, constitutional and legal decision-making, the morality of capitalism, the problems of special interest groups and public bureaucracies, the theory of regulation and specific public policy issues.

Prerequisite: ECNC 214 The structure and operation of the U.S. and international financial systems, functions of the Federal Reserve, monetary theory, and the impact of monetary policy on financial markets and the economy

A study of basic transactions, general ledger accounts, books of original entry, closing and adjusting entry processes, trial balances, financial statements, accounting for assets, liabilities, sole proprietorship, equity, revenues, and expenses

Prerequisite: ACCT 211 A study of the fundamentals of accounting with a financial accounting emphasis on the corporate form of business including such topics as bonds, capital stock, retained earnings, statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis; and a managerial accounting perspective including topics related to global business, cost accounting measurement systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, managerial decision-making concepts, operational budgeting, standard cost systems and capital budgeting

Prerequisites: Engl 102 And Cmis 201 Essential To All Business Professionals Is A Sound Understanding Of The Theories And Practice Of Organizational Communication. This Dynamic Course Presents The Fundamentals Of Written, Verbal, Nonverbal, And Technological Communication. As Individuals And In Groups, Students Will Prepare Business Memos, Letters, And Formal Reports, Deliver Presentations, Conduct Internet Research, And Employ New Technologies For Communication.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Designed to increase the understanding of the American legal system and those legal principles which apply to the business environment. Business organizations, torts, contracts, employment relationships and issues, intellectual property, and international law are among the topics discussed.

An introduction to the field of international business. Topics to be covered include: country differences in political economy and culture; cross-border trade and investment; the global monetary system; global strategy; global market; and product development; global operations management; and global human resources management.

Management requires a balance between social (people) and technical (quantitative) perspectives, as well as between efficiency and effectiveness. This course emphasizes the application of these perspectives in each of the planning, organizing, leading and controlling functions.

Prerequisites: Acct 212, Foundational Math, Cmis 220 Or Math 201, And Junior Standing A Study Of The Financial Forms Of Business Organization, With Special Attention To The Corporation And Its Advantages And Disadvantages; Capital Stocks And Bonds; Budgeting; Dividend Policy; Failure And Reorganization; Financial Accounting; And Cash Flows.

The study of the system of activities that constitute marketing with emphasis on the principles, policies and strategies utilized to identify and satisfy the needs and wants of consumers. The universal application of marketing in all forms of organizations is stressed.

Introduces the student to the human resources/personnel functions. Topics covered include: recruitment, assessment, compensation, motivation, appraisal, development, legal environment, labor relations, employee relations, etc. Emphasis on how managers can deal with and utilize the human resources function.

Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of all sophomore and junior required business courses This capstone course for all business majors seeks to integrate the concepts, techniques, and knowledge of all areas of business administration. Its focus is strategic management which is studied in theory and then rigorously applied in static cases and then a capstone dynamic computer simulation case. This course is designed for final semester seniors.

An analysis of the foundation of ethical behavior in business, including an introduction to social graces and the importance of professional image. Emphasis is placed on a comparison between Judeo-Christian and secular ethical paradigms. The course culminates with an ethical decision-making model that is examined and applied within the context of Christian principles of conduct.

This course is an introductory continuation of Principles of Economics I. Topics include supply and demand for the public sector, financial institutions, and aggregated economic behavior. The latter includes discussions of national income accounting, and an inquiry into the origins and dynamics of inflation, unemployment and economic growth.

Provides an analytical presentation of the origin and development of economic theories and concepts in history, with special emphasis on contemporary economic principles and thoughts.

Analyzes the world's financial markets and institutions and the international monetary system. Examines the considerations for financial global operations including sources of capital, interest rate analysis, tax considerations, trade finance, and working capital. Evaluates the financial risks associated with transaction, operating, and translation exposure in global markets. Reviews exhange rate determination, inflation, and interest rate changes.

Covers economics of the public sector and analytical framework for government involvement, official budgeting process, benefit-cost analysis, taxes and their economic impact, national debt, fiscal policy, negative income tax, and other current topics.

Presents the principles of labor-management relations and basic requirements of federal labor laws. Examines the role of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, and other third parties. Includes the topics of union representation rights and obligations, employee rights, organizing, election procedures, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining negotiations, mediation impasses, grievances, and arbitrations.

Examines applications of statistical techniques to economic data, regression analysis, and estimation of economic models. Includes violations of the regression model and analysis of variance.

Provides an understanding of accounting concepts, assumptions, and principles. Covers analysis and recording of business transactions; the adjusting process; and the procedures to complete the accounting cycle.� Progresses to illustrating merchandising operations and merchandise inventory accounting; covers internal control and cash; and explains accounting procedures for receivables.

Provides a foundation in business operations through a survey of major business functions (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). Offers an overview of business organizations and the business environment, strategic planning, international business, and quality assurance.

This course provides an overview of microcomputer applications including a brief introduction to computer concepts, computer operating systems, software and hardware. It introduces the student to word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet, graphics, and database software. Included is the creation of web pages, integration of the applications, and hands-on introduction to Microsoft Windows commands, files, features and functions.

Examines the development of electronic commerce, the basic technologies used to conduct e-business, and the various forms of electronic business. Presents marketing models used in e-business strategy. Examines the processes for business-to-business and business-to-consumer transactions. Reviews the electronic commerce infrastructure, designing and managing online storefronts, payment options, security, privacy, and the legal and ethical challenges of electronic business.

This course emphasizes the principles of writing coherent expository essays in various modes. The course reinforces and emphasizes the concept of writing as a process that includes developing and narrowing a topic, logically organizing ideas, drafting, and revising. The course introduces the process of using sources to support ideas and documentation of sources in accordance with citation styles.

Emphasizes representations and operations of polynomials and rational expressions, functions, and the graphing of linear functions. Methods of solving linear and quadratic equations are discussed. Introduces complex numbers, exponents, and radical expressions.

Examines economic decision-making process, theory of consumer behavior, economics of the firm, and market structure. Discusses major issues of welfare economics, comparative systems, and other microeconomics topics.

Examines the relationships of aggregate economic activity, output determination, and national economic problems of inflation and unemployment. Considers the appropriate use of fiscal and monetary policy by the government to alleviate these problems. Discusses economic growth, economic development, and the effects of international trade.

Analyzes the main economic systems operating today and their effect on international trade policies. Compares economic internal growth in centrally planned, mixed, and capitalist economics. Analyzes the performance of varios economic systems in today's global economy and discusses important problems and issues of economic transition. Compares the basic theories of economic systems and various models of economic transition.

Examines economic theory of consumer behavior, production and costs, the firm, price, distribution, general equilibrium, and welfare. Deals with more advanced microeconomic theories and concepts.

Covers systematic study of the theory of aggregate economics including the level and growth of national income and employment, the degree of utilization of productive capacity, and the general level of prices.

Provides a comprehensive account of the theory and practice of international trade and international monetary relations. Emphasizes modern trade theory and applications, trade policies and arrangements, and international factor movements. Covers topics in international financial relations, including the balance of payments, exchange rate determination and regimes, international economic policy, and international banking.

Discusses the role of financial institutions, the banking system, the Federal Reserve System, and the nature and effectiveness of monetary policy tools.

Serves as a foundation course in business finance. Provides a conceptual framework for the financial decision-making process and introduces tools and techniques of finance including financial mathematics, capital budgeting, sources of funds and financial analysis. Topics include acquisition and use of short-term and long-term capital; financial markets, institutions and instruments; financial control; time value of money; cash, operation and long-range budgeting; and cost of capital.

This course enables economics, finance, and banking students to analyze economic and financial issues in business situations and recommend solutions by completing a variety of case studies and by completing an individual research project and presenting the findings in class using an appropriate medium. The case studies will be conducted both individually and in group sessions. Each student will participate in group discussions to apply previous course work in addressing a variety of economic and finance issues. Students will also complete individual case studies. The independent research focuses on a topic relevant to contemporary economic and finance issues. Students may not fulfill the senior seminar requirement by completing another course.

This course examines and implements the principles of argumentation. An argumentative paper is researched and developed based on the concept of writing as a process. The course focuses on the logical organization of ideas patterned on established structures of argument. The course reinforces the importance of the research process and critical evaluation of sources. Acknowledging the intellectual property of others through the proper documentation of sources is stressed.

This course will enable students to communicate effectively in their professions. Students will learn to write a variety of documents characteristic of the business world including letters, memos, short reports, and formal reports. The course will focus on techniques for writing clearly, concisely, and persuasively. The course will also help students develop skills in oral presentations. Prerequisites ENG 215 Research and Writing

Focuses on the interplay between art, music, and literature. Shows how different epochs exhibit unique cultural values and lifestyles, which are mirrored in the various art forms. Critically examines representative art throughout the world and history from cultural, social, and esthetic perspectives.

Studies civilizations and cultures such as ancient Egypt, Crete, Greece, and Rome which have given root to Western culture. Analyzes the artistic, intellectual, religious, political, and socioeconomic aspects of each culture and traces their development in Western civilization.

Enables students to develop analytical, inductive and deductive reasoning through the study of syllogistic, symbolic, and informal logic. Provides methods of constructing arguments, evaluating statements, and recognizing fallacies in theory as well as in practice.

This Course Is Designed To Introduce The Student To The Ashford University Graduate Business Programs, With Emphases Upon Conceptualizing Communication And Communication Processes In The Contexts Of Organizations And Leadership. Emphasis Will Be On Technology, Theories And Models, Qualitative Communication Research Methodologies, And Research Writing. Note: Bus 600 Is The First Course Taken In The Mba Program Once Program Prerequisites Are Met.

This course investigates behavioral factors that affect modern organizations and their management. Topics include group and team dynamics, organizational structure, motivation, leadership, power, and change management.

This course examines the marketing function, focusing on the managerial application of marketing tools and methodology. Emphasis is placed on marketing decisions associated with allocating organizational resources including: product development and design, pricing, promotional strategies, and distribution-based activities. Course coverage includes the marketing concept, buyer psychology, strategic planning and implementation of marketing plans.

This Course Is An Overview Of The Fundamentals Of Accounting, Finance, And Economics. Students Will Investigate The Fundamental Principles Of Accounting Through The Preparation Of Financial Statements. The Basics Of Managerial Finance Including The Use Of Net Present Valuation Models Fundamental Financial Ratio Analysis Will Be Examined. Students Will Also Explore Modern Economic Philosophy Including An Understanding Of Basic Supply And Demand, And Micro- And Macro-economics Systems. (note: If You Submit Official Transcripts Indicating That You Have Earned A Bachelor's Degree In Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics Or Have Successfully Completed Undergraduate Coursework In Economics, Accounting, And Finance With A Grade Of "c" Or Higher In Each, You Will Be Exempt From The Requirement To Take Bus 599 Introduction To Quantitative Principles. Otherwise, Bus 599 Is Required For Graduation And Constitutes An Additional 3 Credits Of Required Coursework.)

This course involves the study of the business law, its foundations and the role it plays in managing a business with a particular emphasis on the corporate form. Topics of relevance to be explored include the following core concepts: constitutional law case law, government regulation, ethics, contracts, anti-trust law, securities regulations, employment law, environmental law, and crimes and torts.

This course is designed to provide a solid foundation of economic understanding for use in managerial decision-making. The course offers an intuitive non-calculus based treatment of economic theory and analysis. A variety of examples is used to illustrate the application of managerial economics to diverse practical situations. The role that economic analysis plays in that process is emphasized throughout this course.

This course studies the role and major functions of the managerial accountant within the organization. Students of managerial accounting should not only be able to produce accounting information but also understand how managers are likely to use and react to that information. The goal of this course is to acquaint students of business with the fundamental tools of management accounting and to promote their understanding of the dramatic ways in which the field is changing. The emphasis through the text and course is on using account information to help manage an organization. Some topics covered in this course include: cost management, various budgeting theories and techniques, and decision making processes.

This course studies the role and major functions of corporate finance within the organization. Upon developing an understanding of the theoretical foundation of corporate finance, students will use financial tools in an applied case and problem format. Topics covered include: Net present value analysis (time value of money), risk assessment, security valuation, decisions on capital structure and allocation, and the weighted average cost of capital.

This course focuses on the principles associated with the effective design, implementation and management of organizational processes and systems. With an emphasis on efficiency, course coverage includes: systems design for products and services, inventory management systems, distribution and supply chain management.

This course examines the monetary aspects of production, spending, borrowing, and lending decisions, organization, performance and scope of services provided by financial markets and institutions, and the powers of the Federal Reserve System to use monetary policy and limits to credit expansion. The regulatory and globalization aspects and relevance of market behavior to the financial system are also examined.

Managerial economics introduces the basic principles of economic analysis as applied to managerial decisions to determine how an organization can achieve its aims most efficiently. This course applies statistical and quantitative tools and the methodological approaches commonly used by economists to business problems as demand estimation, product pricing, profit maximizing level of output, cost minimizing level of input use, and forecasting.

This course focuses on the study of markets, laws, and government regulations used to smooth significant market imperfections, especially the problems caused by market structure and market power. The course further examines how firms formulate business strategies and activities to position themselves for profit advantage. This course is cumulative in nature, integrating knowledge and information attained while completing the entire MBA/Business Economics curriculum. In addition, the capstone project requires the generation and presentation of an industry economic analysis.

This course studies stocks, bonds, and other investment vehicles, and their application in investment portfolio management. The securities market and trading procedures are discussed. The course develops and emphasizes portfolio theory that is applicable to both professional portfolio management and individual investment decisions. The application of portfolio theory to corporate investments and diversification is also discussed. Prerequisite: FIN 450.

This Course Provides A Study Of Interrelationships Between The International Monetary Environment And Financial Planning For Corporations With Overseas Operations. The Topics Covered Include The International Monetary System, The Foreign Exchange Market, Managing Exchange Exposure, Political Risk Management, Import/export Financing, And International Performance Evaluation. Prerequisites: Fin 350 And Ecn 360.

The course covers microeconomic topics, macroeconomic topics, and international economics topics. Microeconomic topics include the nature and method of economics, supply and demand, utility, and supply and demand elasticities. Macroeconomic topics include the measurement of national output, factors that impact output, other means of measuring national wealth and economic well-being, unemployment, inflation, GDP accounting, and business cycles. While the focus of this course is primarily on the U.S. economy, some comparative economic analysis will be covered. In addition, select topics related to international trade and finance are introduced.

This Course Is An Introduction To The Accounting Cycle And The Construction Of Financial Statements. Students Explore The Fundamental Principles And Practices Of Financial Accounting As Outlined By Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (gaap); The Steps In The Accounting Cycle From Journalizing Transactions Through The Preparation Of Financial Statements; And The Use And Interpretation Of The Balance Sheet, Income Statement, And Statement Of Cash Flows. Prerequisite: Mat 134 Or Equivalent College Algebra Course.

This course surveys the marketing mix and marketing concept; markets and buyer behavior; product, service, and relationship marketing for global competition; creating and keeping customers in an e-commerce world; branding and positioning; distribution strategies, integrated marketing communications, and pricing strategies.

This course is a comprehensive study of the legal and ethical issues of concern to business, including those areas of the U.S. legal system that are most relevant to business, such as the law of torts, strict liability, intellectual property, and contract law. It explores the role of ethics and values in business decision making, and approaches these subjects from the perspective of the stakeholders as opposed to an economic interpretation of the firm and its responsibilities.

This Course Is An Introduction To The Use Of Managerial Accounting Data In The Decision-making Process. Topics Include The Use Of Cost-volume-profit (cvp) Analysis And Relevant Costs In Decision Making, Using Budgets And The Balanced Scorecard To Evaluate Performance, Methods For Setting Prices Of Products And Services, And Analyzing Capital Investment Opportunities. Prerequisite: Acc 250.

Drawing upon real-world management situations, this course is a study of individual and group behavior in organizations through detailed coverage of the functions of management, individual differences/diversity, leadership, motivation, decision making, organizational design, and organizational change and development. Emphasis is placed on how an understanding of organizational behavior leads to effective management practice. Also PSC 420.

This course is an introduction to the practical application of descriptive and inferential statistics in business. Topics include probability, probability distributions, the central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Prerequisite: MAT 134 or equivalent college algebra course.

This Course Is A General Survey Of Financial Institutions, The Federal Reserve System, The Qualities Of A Sound Monetary System, The Theory And Value Of Money, Deposit Insurance, And Foreign Exchange. Prerequisites: Ecn 220, Acc 250, And Mat 134 Or Equivalent College Algebra Course.

This Course Focuses On Microeconomic Principles And Techniques Of Analysis From The Perspective Of The Firm And The Study Of The National Economy. Topics Include The Costs Of Production, Market Structures, Profit Maximization, Regulation And Deregulation Of Business, Labor Markets, Gdp And Measures Of Economic Wellbeing, National Income Accounting, The Effects Of Business Cycles, An Overview Of Fiscal, Monetary And Supply Side Policies, And Role Of Money, Banks, And The Federal Reserve System In The United States. Prerequisite: Ecn 220.

This Course Is A Study Of The Finance Function Within The Modern Corporation. Topics Covered Include Financial Analysis And Planning, The Valuation Of Financial Assets, Capital Budgeting, Capital Structure, And Working Capital Management. Prerequisites: Acc 350 And Fin 350.

This course provides an introduction to designing, planning, operating, and controlling production systems. Emphasis is on managerial concepts and strategies relating to the management of operations in both manufacturing and service environments. Quantitative and qualitative methods and tools are introduced and applied. Prerequisite: BUS 352.

This Is A Capstone Course In Business And Management That Includes The Gradual Development Of A Comprehensive And Integrative Business Plan. This Course Is Designed To Assist Students In Their Development As Managers, Servant Leaders, And Successful Strategic Thinkers. Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Global Perspectives, Law, And Political Issues Are Covered During This Course. It Is A Writing-intensive Course That Will Help Students Develop Competencies Such As Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Leadership, And Global Awareness. Prerequisites: Fin 350, Mgt 420, Mkt 245, And Senior Status