Fall 2017

BSAD 230 Tech, Entr & commercialization (Elective) CRN 95611    W 8:30-11:30 Monsen
Provides future business and technology professionals with insights into the processes of transferring research from the university to the marketplace, and transforming new technologies into sustainable products or services that create new economic, social and environmental value.

BSAD 235 Entrepreneurial Family Firms (Elective) CRN 92315    W 12:00 – 3:00 Sharma P
Students will learn to work effectively in and with family enterprises - the predominant organizational form in the world. By understanding their unique advantages and challenges, you will learn to develop strategic solutions to improve the family and business performance.

BSAD 251 Marketing Research (Elective) CRN 91065    TR 10:05 – 11:20 Noordewier T
The role of research in a marketing information framework. Emphasis on survey research, data collection, and analysis. Experimental designs also examined.

BSAD 256 Retail Management (Elective) CRN 91169    M 12:00 – 3:00 Tomas A
Course provides an overview of retail management. Key perspectives that shape the field including strategic planning, merchandising, and competitive advantage are emphasized.

BSAD 258 Int’l Market Analysis (Elective) CRN 90298    TR 11:40 – 12:55 Zhang C
Examines the cultural, economic, historic, and political factors that affect the analysis of foreign markets. Specific attention is given to the processes by which market entry decisions are developed and implemented.

BSAD 260 Financial Statement Analysis (Elective) CRN 91066    TR 8:30-9:45 Dempsey S
A study of the concepts and techniques underlying corporate financial statement analysis.

BSAD 263 Environmental & Social Reporting (Accounting) CRN 95705    Online Hughes
An examination of voluntary and mandatory reporting of issues related to corporate social responsibility including environmental, social and governance. Knowledge is gained through readings, written assignments and discussion.

BSAD 264 Corporation Taxation (Accounting) CRN 90299    TR 8:30-9:45 Walberg G
A survey of the tax consequences for C corporations and their shareholders of womb-to-tomb transactions, which might include formations, acquisitions, divisions, consolidations, and international operations as well as the reporting of book/tax differences.

BSAD 265 Accounting Information Systems (Accounting) CRN 93992    TR 8:00-9:15 Pencak
Examination of how accounting information is collected, stored and made available to decision makers with an emphasis on internal control implementation.

BSAD 269 Gov’t and NFP  (Accounting) CRN 95612 TR 11:40 – 12:55 Lowensohn
Provides a study of the theory and practical application of accounting principles and auditing standards to governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations.

BSAD 282 Security Val & Portfolio Management (Elective) CRN 90300 TR 2:50 – 4:05 Schnitzlein
Examination of theories and evidence on the investment decision process including operations of equity securities markets, market efficiency, financial asset prices, and portfolio management.

BSAD 288 Wall Street Seminar (Elective) CRN 91600 TR 2:50 – 4:05 Prevost A
Application of financial theory to stock/bond valuation, credit analysis, security underwriting, or risk management. Students will complete projects assigned by major financial service firms.

BSAD 289 Real Estate Finance (Elective) CRN 95566 F 12:00 – 3:00 Chiang
This course is an introduction of real estate finance and investments. Topics include urban economics, appraisal, investment value analysis, financing, and development.

BSAD 310 Professional Communications (Communications) CRN 94113 F 8:30 – 11:30 Walberg J
Addresses different components of professional communications key to accounting career success. Clear business writing, strong interpersonal skills, effective presentations and group meeting communications are emphasized and illustrated through a variety of assignments.

BSAD 364 Ind Readings & Rsch for MAcc (Elective) CRN 92326 TBA   Hughes
Allows a student to pursue independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Normally, course includes a research paper.

BSAD 366 Adv Topics in Corp Acct & Rept  (Accounting) CRN 91611 TR 10:05 – 11:20 Dempsey S
Advanced topics in corporate accounting and reporting; focuses on accounting for business combinations and developing consolidated financial statements. Includes accounting for foreign currency transactions, foreign subsidiaries, segment, interim, and SEC reporting.

BSAD 395 Tax Research (Accounting) CRN 92193 W 8:30 – 1130 Walberg G
Topics and material that may develop later into a regular course offering; in addition, it may include topics and material offered only once.