Course Descriptions
MET AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting
Introduction to the concepts, methods, and problems of financial and managerial accounting. Includes data accumulation, accounting principles, financial statement analysis, measurement and disclosure issues, cost analysis, budgeting and control, production costs, and standard costs. 4 cr
MET AD 642 Project Management
The course examines the concepts and applied techniques for cost-effective management of projects. Project management principles and methodology are introduced. Key topics of focus include developing a project plan and scheduling resources, work breakdown structures, and project networks. 4 cr
MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
Provides a detailed examination of how businesses can successfully use Internet, wireless, and enhanced web technologies throughout the business structure to improve operations and communications with business partners and consumers. Students are introduced to the concepts and issues of electronic commerce. Topics include comparison of e-commerce procedures, payment mechanisms, applications in different industry sectors, security, supply chain issues, and business-to-business relationships. Students design a business-grade website using commercial application programs such as Dreamweaver and Fireworks. 4 cr
MET AD 655 International Business, Economics, and Cultures
This course considers macroeconomic factors of relevance to the firm: aggregate economic activity, cyclical movements, and fiscal and monetary policies. Students will review the problems of decision-making related to demand, production, costs, market structure, and price; as well as analyze the interplay between governments, economic systems, labor, and multinational corporations (MNCs). Topics include the basis for the existence, organization, and growth of MNCs, and a comparison of major economic and government systems. Areas include the impact on the firm’s business transactions and trade due to taxation, regulation, legal environments, and labor influences. This course also investigates the relationship between the interaction of national culture and development. Topics range from rain forest and species management in developing nations to pollution generated by these countries. Culture, policy, and development are also discussed in relation to the impact of the business interactions (agriculture, fishing, technology transfer, etc.) on developing and developed nations. 4 cr
MET AD 712 Financial Markets and Institutions
Prereq: MET AD 630, MET AD 731. Investigation and analysis of organization, structure, and performance of U.S. money, capital, markets, and institutions. Examines regulation of the financial industry and the role of financial instruments. 4 cr
MET AD 714 Mergers and Acquisitions
Prereq: MET AD 630, MET AD 731. This course examines the process by which takeovers and other corporate control transactions take place. Of particular interest will be the defensive measures by management against hostile bids, buyout transactions, valuation, the relation of takeovers to capital structure changes, and insider trading in takeover contests. 4 cr
MET AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision-Making
The course exposes the student to practical quantitative approaches to mathematical decision-making, as well as a wide variety of qualitative approaches for both the service and product industries. Emphasis is placed on the definition of the problem, analysis of the approaches available to solve the problem, and an understanding of the limitations and strengths of these approaches as well as the necessary resources. The course also prepares the student with the design and presentation skills necessary to communicate the problem and the different solutions or outcome possibilities. 4 cr
MET AD 717 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Prereq: MET AD 630, MET AD 731. Mechanics of securities markets, types of available investments, an introduction to determination of securities values and portfolio optimization. Problems of investment policy are approached through studies of portfolio selection methods and the valuation of special classes of securities (e.g. growth stocks). 4 cr
MET AD 731 Corporate Finance
Prereq: MET AD 630. Emphasizes issues of accounting, finance, and economics that are important in most management contexts. Stresses understanding financial statements, planning and control, cost and benefit evaluation, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting. 4 cr
MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
Addresses the specifics of new product and service development and fostering innovation and technology to increase performance. Topics include generating and screening initial ideas; assessing user needs and interests; forecasting results; launching, and improving products and programs; bringing innovation to commercial reality. 4 cr
