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Departmental Honors
 

Students majoring in either International Business Administration or Applied International Finance may, on the basis of their superior academic performance, be invited during their junior or senior years to participate in the IBA Departmental Honors Program.

 

This program affords outstanding students the opportunity to deepen and broaden their understanding of the business world and to accelerate their search for academic and professional excellence. Beyond academic results, students will be required to write and present a thesis in their senior year.

 

Additional information is available from the IBA Department chair and the IBA Honors Program faculty supervisor.
 
 
 
 

Please note:

The courses listed here are in addition to the General Education requirements of the University.
 
 
 
 

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a

 
 
 
 
 
 

  Applied Finite Mathematics: Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (4 credits)

Introduces the mathematical foundation of quantitative problem solving in economics, business, and other social sciences. Combines discussions on theory with computer-assisted explanation of the concepts introduced. Gives students an appreciation of the strengths and limitations of mathematical model building. Topics include: functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithm), their graphs and applications, financial mathematics, linear programming, set theory, and probability.
 
 

  Applied Statistics I (4 credits)

Introduces the tools of statistical analysis. Combines theory with extensive data collection and computer-assisted laboratory work. Develops an attitude of mind accepting uncertainty and variability as part of problem analysis and decision-making. Topics include: exploratory data analysis & data transformation, hypothesis testing & the analysis of variance, simple & multiple regression with residual & influence analyses.
 
 

  A second Writing and Criticism (3 credits)

A series of topic-centered courses refining the skills of academic essay writing, studying a wide range of ideas as expressed in diverse literary genres and periods. Introduces the analysis of literary texts and gives training in the writing of critical essays and research papers. Recent topics include: Utopia and Anti-Utopia, City as Metaphor, Portraits of Women, Culture Conflict, and Labyrinths.
 

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  Advanced Critical Analysis and Writing (3 credits)

Focuses on defining terms, developing positions and strategies for argumentation, based on written and oral summary and synthesis, and on how contextual requirements affect the written and oral expression of ideas. Teaches the use of critical analysis and writing skills mastered in EN 120 in a larger context. Considers issues concerning cultural, economic, and technological value systems from a range of disciplines.
 
 

  Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)

Focuses on the role played by relative market prices in our society and on the forces of market demand and supply in determining these prices. Since the actions of consumers and firms underlie supply and demand , the course studies in detail the behavior of these two groups.
 
 

  Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)

Examines the determinants of the levels of national income, employment, rates of interest, and prices. Studies in detail the instruments of monetary and fiscal policy, highlighting the domestic and international repercussions of their implementation.
 
 

  Introduction to International Economic Relations (3 credits)

Deals with the mechanisms of international trade and finance. Topics covered include the theory of trade, commercial policy, the international monetary system, the balance of payments adjustments process, regional economic integration, and the role of international organizations in international economic relations.
 
 

  Applied Computing (3 credits)

The course introduces relevant software to students with no previous computer experience. It provides hands-on experience with common productivity applications. Successful students will be confident in using a variety of tools from the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to solve everyday problems, by creating, handling, and presenting sophisticated documents, thereby becoming better-enabled citizens of the digital world.
 

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  Introduction to the Use of Computer Environments (3 credits)

We begin with easily-learned Logo then NetLogo to explore emergent characteristics of multiple-agent systems. Next, we look at Mathematica, an extraordinarily sophisticated computational environment. Finally, we look at some software applications including ubiquitous Excel. Topics from: computer graphics; linear algebra; operations research; statistics; design; computational methods in biology, psychology and economics; visual thinking; general problem-solving and poetry.
 
 

  Financial Accounting (3 credits)

Introduces the basics of financial accounting and reporting for corporations. Studies how to measure and record accounting data and prepare financial statements. Emphasizes the effects of transactions on the financial condition of a company and explores the technical aspects of the principles underlying published financial statements.
 
 

  Managerial Accounting (3 credits)

Provides a basic introduction to the concepts of accounting for purposes of management control and management decision-making. Topics include: budgeting, budget variance analysis, break-even analysis, product cost accounting, and relevant cost analysis.
 
 

  Management and Organizational Behavior (3 credits)

Introduces various aspects of the process by which people work to achieve organizational goals, and the structure and functions of the organization in which they occur. Using lectures, discussions, and case studies, the course focuses on the problems and challenges facing international management in the fields of planning, controlling, and organizing resources, time, and personnel.
 
 

  Marketing (3 credits)

Introduces marketing concepts and their use in contemporary management. Considers how individuals and firms process information to make decisions, and how firms determine and meet customer demands and needs. Through lectures, discussions, case studies, and written analyses, the course examines the marketing function from a strategic and functional point of view. Considers marketing in the U.S. and in an international context.
 
 

  Corporate Finance (3 credits)

Examines finance as the practical application of economic theory and accounting data in the procurement and employment of capital funds. Applies the principles of strong fiscal planning and control to asset investment, and debt and equity financing decisions. Emphasizes sound leveraging in view of the time value of money, subject to the pernicious effects of taxation and inflation.
 
 

  Operations Management (3 credits)

Focuses on identifying and solving managerial problems that occur in the production and the delivery of goods and services. Studies project management, job design, capacity and layout planning, forecasting, inventory and quality control. Includes a mixture of mathematical models and case studies that help illustrate practical applications of the concepts.
 
 

  Business Law (3 credits)

An introductory course dealing with the legal aspects of business transactions and business organizations. Begins by considering the sources and purposes of law, the judicial system and methods of resolving disputes. Focuses on the law of torts, contracts, sales, agency, and business organizations. In addition to the text, discusses the Uniform Commercial Code as well as other legislation and cases.
 
 

  Strategic Management (3 credits)

Concentrates on functional skills already acquired by students in the area of general management and corporate and business-level strategy. Through case studies, lecture/discussions, presentations, and the Business Strategy Game simulation, students perfect analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and the application of strategy concepts to the formation and implementation of strategy.
 
 
 
 
 

  International Business Administration Electives - 12 credits (Upper level courses in Business Administration or Economics, one 3 credit internship, computer science courses above CS110, or mathematics courses above MA 120)
 
 
 
 

 

  General electives to total 120 credits can be chosen from any other degree program in the university.  See AUP Catalog for details.

 
 
 
 
 

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