This course provides an introduction to financial accounting principles. Topics include basic accounting procedures, measurement of income and expense, working capital, and investments.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course provides the basic principles and applications of managerial and cost accounting, considering how a manager’s understanding of accounting practices influences basic operational decisions.

Prerequisite(s): ACC201
Credit(s): 3

The course provides an introduction to basic business law topics in employment law, contract law, and various business regulations, as well as ethical issues underlying the law and business’ responsibility to society more generally. The application of law and ethics across cultures and countries is introduced.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course examines the process by which leaders and team members generate alternatives and select appropriate courses of action to meet organizational objectives. Competing principles of leadership are considered and the characteristics of effective leadership across multiple settings are considered.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s):

This course reviews the application of personal and organizational psychology and its effects on employee training, motivation, assessment and health and safety. Topics covered include team interactions, the impact of job satisfaction on employee and organizational performance, perceptions of organizational justice, the influence of culture on work behavior, performance feedback programs, and theories and implications of stress in the workplace for individuals and the organization.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course provides for the development of tactical decision making using a variety of analytical tools and strategic frameworks to take practical implementable action. The tension between the organization’s current capabilities and strategic goals are addressed.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This integrative course is the culmination of the Bachelor Science in Business Administration Degree Completion program and focuses on analyzing a company’s current strategy, performance, and results. Students investigate the external environment, industry dynamics, and competitive forces in a strategic business plan. Attention is given to special issues, topics, and challenges faced by those making corporate strategy. This course must be taken in the students’ final semester.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course introduces students to the nature and components of negotiation and conflict management. Theoretical perspectives focus on interests, goals, power, and style. Students will engage in individual and group simulations and projects designed to develop negotiation and conflict intervention skills.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course provides the basic skill sets to conduct fundamental financial analysis including break-even analysis, net present value calculations, internal rates of return, as well as the use of basic financial ratios in managerial decision making. Students are also introduced to sensitivity analysis and how to adjust their analysis based on risk factors in the decision.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course examines information systems in support of the business strategy and organizational goals, as the key to competitive advantage. As such, Information systems promote business collaboration and innovation through the use of new technologies and organizational structures. Information systems discussed include Ecommerce/Supply Chain Systems, Customer Relationship Management, Business Intelligence Systems, and ERP. The Systems Development and Project Management process are discussed in light of outsourcing, off-shoring and software as well as service environments. Information Security and regulations are highlighted.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course explores the use of a variety of decision tools, from basic descriptive data and formal statistical modeling to common assessment practices, to inform and improve the management decision process at every level of the organization. The importance of finding and using available and appropriate data as the basis of decision making is emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course identifies management functions, skills and practices applicable to multiple levels and types of organizations. Management principles are applied to organizational structure and design, managing people, strategic planning, and control. Managing diversity and ethics in a global environment is addressed.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course builds from the basic disciplines to apply them in project management settings using project management software and related tools. Case studies and/or simulations in project management applications are also provided. MGT400 or concurrent registration strongly recommended.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course considers the foundations of dealing with human resources in an organizational setting. The employee lifecycle from recruiting to retention to motivation to exit is discussed.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The courses provides the fundamentals of marketing management in a dynamic organizational environment, including an analysis of such functions as product development, promotion, channels of distribution, and logistics. An introduction to the basic tools of marketing research is also provided.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course introduces financial analysis in capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, and new product/service development. Students are also exposed to the impact of incomplete and/or imperfect information in the decision process as well as the impact of “the human side of business” such as differing decision priorities and risks within the firm.

Prerequisite(s): ACC201
Credit(s): 3

The course builds from basic accounting and finance to develop the tools necessary to effectively analyze and budget for capital expenditures to maximize organizational performance. Applied opportunity cost and risk analysis, as well as financial tools to minimize risk, are presented.

Prerequisite(s): ACC201, ACC202, FIN401
Credit(s): 3

Evaluating the Triple Bottom Line: Corporate financial analysis is becoming increasingly concerned with a broader measure of financial success, moving from the accounting concepts of corporate cash flow and profit/loss analysis to include broader societal measures captured in the phrase "People, Profits, Planet". The course focuses on what the financial manager tries to measure and how they might measure these broader costs.

Prerequisite(s): ACC201, ACC202, FIN401
Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on the study of financial institutions in the global economic environment. Among the areas covered are foreign exchange markets, international trade, global regulatory environments, interest rate volatility, and technological advances.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The elements and significance of business strategy are examined, drawing on the literature of leadership, strategy and organization; students learn to formulate and implement strategy and apply general business theory to the healthcare industry.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course examines the functions and strategies of human resource management in healthcare systems. Planning, staffing, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, labor relations, and legal compliance are studied, using lecture, case analysis, exercises and simulations.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on developing, managing, and implementing quality assurance operations in healthcare systems. Course materials and assignments develop student skills in intra-company, supplier, and customer quality relationships, supported by quality planning, quality manuals, procedure and job instruction development, communication, training, and preparation for quality certification programs with emphasis on continuous improvement.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course examines a wide variety of societal problems and evaluates the healthcare public policies that have been proposed and implemented to address those problems. Students analyze problems using basic economic concepts and techniques, relying on economic criteria to develop optimal public policy.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on international diversity in consumer behavior, advertising, distribution, sales, and marketing management.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on the study of financial institutions in the global economic environment. Among the areas covered are foreign exchange markets, international trade, global regulatory environments, interest rate volatility, and technological advances.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course is a discussion of human resources management issues in a global context. Topics will include ex-patriation, re- patriation, the regulatory environment, and staffing and structural norms.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

Students study characteristics of international management and the bases for business among countries. Different perspectives on organizational behavior, human resource management, management styles and the practical aspects of international management are discussed. Business in the international environment is interpreted from a strategic management and marketing perspective that yields practical guidance concerning the management of firms and social responsibility.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

Develops an understanding of the marketing, sales and channel management functions in organizations. An awareness of the interrelated nature of these functions is developed. Students are given an opportunity to examine the nature of this interdependency through simulations, case studies, and experiments. Through these activities, student will explore the strategic and operational aspects of marketing, sales, and channel functions. Students will also explore methods of maintaining relationships between firms and their channel partners including, strategic channel design, channel evaluation, and managing marketing, sales and channels for competitive advantage.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on the relationship of domestic and global consumer behavior in purchasing, utilization, and disposition of products. Topics include marketing research and information management; psychological-social-cultural influences on consumer behaviors and decision making.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on domestic and global marketing research methodologies in product-price-promotion-distribution. Students examine the primary and secondary research design process. Other topics include sources, sampling, associations, testing, and interpretations.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on international diversity in consumer behavior, advertising, distribution, sales, and marketing management.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course reviews the auditing process from the perspective of the internal and independent auditing function. Topics include operational auditing, internal/external auditing, and the role of ethics and professionalism within the public accounting and auditing professions.

Prerequisite(s): ACC201, ACC202
Credit(s): 3

The course provides an introduction to the federal corporate income tax system for routine operations, capital investments, and the treatment of dividends and other distributions. Tax, legal, and ethical implications of transfer pricing are included.

Prerequisite(s): ACC201, ACC202, FIN401
Credit(s): 3

The course builds from basic accounting and finance to develop the tools necessary to effectively analyze and budget for capital expenditures to maximize organizational performance. Applied opportunity cost and risk analysis, as well as financial tools to minimize risk, are presented.

Prerequisite(s): ACC201, ACC202, FIN401
Credit(s): 3

This course introduces the planning and control aspects of internal accounting. Topics include cost systems, cost behavior, direct costing, capital budgeting, decentralized operation.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course reviews basic employment laws including federal wage and hours, family medical leave, health and safety, and legal and ethical working requirements. Emphasizes employee rights and obligations.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course is a discussion of human resources management issues in a global context. Topics will include ex-patriation, re- patriation, the regulatory environment, and staffing and structural norms.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course explores the linkage between employee motivation and compensation and benefit systems across the employee lifecycle. Attention is given to the changing needs of the global workforce.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course reviews basic employee appraisal, training and career development issues; special emphasis on program design, implementation and evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

Students study characteristics of international management and the bases for business among countries. Different perspectives on organizational behavior, human resource management, management styles and the practical aspects of international management are discussed. Business in the international environment is interpreted from a strategic management and marketing perspective that yields practical guidance concerning the management of firms and social responsibility.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course examines concepts and strategies for managing change in the business environment. Emphasis is given to the recognition of human diversity and strategies associated with organizational change in the workplace. Processes, procedures, and skills for managing change are also discussed.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

The course reviews basic employee appraisal, training and career development issues; special emphasis on program design, implementation and evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

This course is designed to teach students how to manage the increasingly multicultural workforce in the United States. Students are exposed to the basic concepts and issues of intercultural communication and cross-cultural relations, and explore the challenge that managing cultural diversity presents to both organizations and individuals.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3

All students must complete a math placement test in their first semester of study. Students who establish competency through testing will register for one of the college-level mathematics courses to fulfill the General Education mathematics requirement, unless they have transferred in sufficient math credit. Students who do not demonstrate competency must register for, and successfully complete MAT096 Mathematics Review I in their second semester of study.

Writing competency is essential for successful completion of any coursework at Argosy University. All students complete a writing placement test in their first semester of study. Students who demonstrate competency through testing will register for one of the college-level English courses to fulfill the General Education English requirements unless they have transferred in sufficient English credit.

Students who do not demonstrate competency on the placement test are required to complete a self-paced writing lab built into their first course of study. Following completion of the writing lab, students will take a post-test to re-assess writing competency. Students who do not demonstrate competency on the post-test must register for, and successfully complete ENG099 Writing Review in their second semester of study.

Prior to successful completion of MAT096 Mathematics Review I, students are limited to registration in the following General Education electives: PSY101 General Psychology, SCI110 The Rise of Modern Science, SCI115 The Ecological Perspective, POL110 American Experience, BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

MAT096 Mathematics Review I may be retaken a second time, but students may not register for other courses until the developmental coursework is satisfactorily completed. Students who fail their second attempt of a developmental course will be referred to the Student Professional Development Committee to address barriers to academic readiness.

Prior to successful completion of ENG099 English Review, students are limited to registration in the following General Education electives: PSY101 General Psychology, SCI110 The Rise of Modern Science, SCI115 The Ecological Perspective, POL110 American Experience, ECO201 Macroeconomics, ECO202 Microeconomics, BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

ENG099 English Review may be retaken a second time, but students may not register for other courses until the developmental coursework is satisfactorily completed. Students who fail their second attempt of a developmental course will be referred to the Student Professional Development Committee to address barriers to academic readiness.