Bachelor of Arts in
Management (BAM),
Economics

Performance Management (PM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) require metrics and indicators to measure value, weaknesses and opportunities through business intelligence. Using data to set objectives and measure the internal and external performances through analytics has been a proven method to business success. Business analytics provide a proactive approach to identify and solve problems before it takes place. Data improvement, data quality assessment, data cleansing and normalization, methods and process improvements will be discussed.

New technologies have opened new arenas in prediction and marketing. Subjects of predictive analytics topics and its role in enterprise marketing will be discussed. The course applies predictive analytic tools to derive the organization’s strategic direction. Market and product analysis will be used to illustrate the development process. Results will be drawn from actual predictive analytics applications and interpreted in the context of business impact.

Financial world faces uncertainty that affects the outcome of sound investments. Leaders are utilizing probabilistic analytic models that alleviate ambiguity on making decision for profitable returns. Theories and practical tools focusing on model building; constructing, processing, and presenting probabilistic information will be discussed. Utilization of analytical software to solve problems on axioms of probability, conditioning and probability trees, random variables and distributions expectation.

Every step of online transactions should be considered with security in mind. Accessing the organizations’ data requires operators to apply the proper security and privacy while the data is stored, transmitted accessed and when it is worked on. Work with confidential data involves strong ethical practices to be aware of security breaches and how to mitigate threats.

Prerequisite: ECO 203 and ECO 204

A study of the accelerating internationalization of all business, this course introduces upper-division undergraduate students to all facets of international business within three broad subject areas: (1) the economic framework of international business, (2) the operating frameworks of multinational corporations, and (3) a framework for global strategic management. It uses case studies to illustrate concepts and methods.

Examination of core issues in the practice of leadership. Identification of differing theories and styles of collaborative, integrative organizational leadership and comparison to authoritarian or management by edit within the organizational context.

An introduction to the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organizations effectiveness. The course will focus on work-related behavior with an emphasis on individual and group performance as it relates to organizational productivity and processes. A central theme will be the development of “people” skills to help all employees- staff, front-line supervision, and management- improve their effectiveness.

This course provides an overview of the myriad of human resource management activities performed in the workplace. Topics include human resource planning, job analysis, staffing, recruitment, selection, retention, training and talent development, compensation and benefits, legal aspects, DE&I, discipline, performance management, labor relations, ethics, and health and safety.

Exploration of values and ethics in businesses that operate locally and internationally. Moral philosophies, values, conflict of interests, discrimination, business cultures, and ethical standards are critically presented. Ethical leadership of people, technology and sustainability are used in the development and implementation of ethical business programs.

Prerequisite: Complete all “Preparation for the Major” courses and all other courses listed as “Requirements for the Major.”

Application of strategic management principles to develop, organize, finance, and operate a business enterprise. Integrates and applies knowledge and skills gained in other business and management courses to create a competitive strategy.

Building on the fundamentals of microeconomics, this course covers the market and market equilibrium, budget constraints, revealed preference and intertemporal choice, industrial organization and profit maximization, game theory, welfare economics, information technology, and asymmetric information.

Building on core macroeconomic principles, this course prepares you for exploring and analyzing contemporary macroeconomic issues. Coursework focuses on the measurement of income, prices and employment; monetary and fiscal policy; financial markets; the public sector; international trade and finance; and current global issues.

This course analyzes secondary-source economic data, such as that gathered by the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Organization of European Community for Development (OECD), and various U.S. government sources. You’ll focus on the basic tools of mathematical and statistical analysis as you learn to convert commercial, financial, and budgetary information into meaningful economic conclusions.

In this course, you’ll explore theories and explanations for economic growth from a positive perspective. The framework for your analysis will derive from the following productivity factors: physical and human capital, productivity measurement, efficiency and the role of technology, economic openness, distribution of income, and inherent characteristics such as culture, geography, and natural resources.

A survey of basic capitalistic principles and market process economics. Coursework will explore the nature and importance of capitalism, wealth and its role in human life, natural resources and the environment, the division of labor and production, pricing systems and controls, and economic coordination. With a fundamental understanding of capitalism, you’ll then compare and contrast it with other economic systems.

This course makes a detailed study of the labor market and the economic forces that affect it. You’ll study the demand for and supply of labor, the causes of unemployment, and the relationship between the labor market and other markets. Coursework will also examine such topics as labor market discrimination, influences on labor productivity, the effects of labor unions, and wage determination.

In this course, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in previous economics courses to analysis of the global economy. You’ll apply the law of comparative advantage to understand the universal advantages of international trade. Trade agreements, such as GATT and NAFTA, will be discussed and analyzed, and you’ll examine the qualities and quirks of currency markets and different types of monetary systems.

A study of the U.S. monetary and financial systems and the role they play in facilitating the production of wealth in the economy. You’ll explore the theory and practicalities of money; the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy; how interest rates are determined, stock and bond prices; and the different types of financial institutions that facilitate the flow and function of money.