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ADMN 400 - Introduction to Business
Credits:
4.00
This course will introduce students to business
organizations, the business disciplines and critical
issues in contemporary business. The priority will be in
having students develop strong intellectual foundations in
business, knowledge of core disciplines of business, and an
awareness of businesses' role in the economy and in the
larger society. The course will include once a week
lectures and also small group discussion sessions. The
lectures will be organized by the lead WSBE faculty person
and include visits and discussions with executives from New
Hampshire companies. Writing intensive.
ADMN 403 - Computing Essentials for Business
Credits:
1.00
Self-paced course covering the fundamental skills and
proficiency of general business software applications.
Topics will include word processing and spreadsheet
applications. Cr/F.
ADMN 405 - Freshman Academic Experience I
Credits:
1.00
An introduction to the nature of academic knowledge,
academic standards, and academic management skills
essential for success in the University and the Whittemore
School. An introduction to a volume or book or readings on
an important business and/or economic topic. Cr/F.
ADMN 406 - Freshman Academic Experience II
Credits:
1.00
Reading and a question-focused discussion of a volume or
book of readings on an important business and/or economic
topic. Further consideration of academic issues facing
college freshmen. How to deal with difficult academic
problems. Cr/F.
ADMN 410 - Management Information Systems
Credits:
4.00
This course provides an introduction to computer literacy,
basic computer hardware and software concepts, business
applications of information technology and computer ethics.
Hands-on exercises include spreadsheets, databases and web
pages. Prereq: ADMN 403.
ADMN 420 - Business Statistics
Credits:
4.00
Introductory coverage of statistical methods for managerial
decision-making: probability, descriptive and inferential
statistics, and regression. Quantitative techniques common
to many introductory statistics courses are covered, but
the emphasis is on understanding concepts such as
uncertainty, inferences from sample data, and model
formulation, and on utilizing these techniques as aids in
decision-making. No credit for students who have had ADM
430; BIOL 528; EREC 525; HHS 540; MATH 439; MATH 539; MATH
644; PYSC 402; SOC 502. Prereq: ADMN 403; MATH 420 or 424A.
ADMN 502 - Financial Accounting
Credits:
4.00
Fundamentals of financial accounting concepts and
procedures for analyzing economic events and the
preparation and use of financial statements. No credit for
students who have had ACFI 501 or ADM 532.
ADMN 503 - Managerial Accounting
Credits:
4.00
The use of information by managers to (1) determine the
cost and profitability of the organization's products or
services; (2) plan, control, and evaluate routine
operations; and (3) make special non-routine decisions. The
demand for managerial accounting information is derived
from an integrated treatment of organizational objectives,
an orientation to customers, and a focus on activities as
the unit of analysis for measurement of cost, quality, and
time. No credit for students who have had ADM 533. Prereq:
ADMN 502.
ADMN 601 - Introduction to Financial Management
Credits:
4.00
The investments, financing, and dividend decisions of the
firm in a global setting. Topics include capital
budgeting, designing and issuing securities, manager
performance evaluation, resolution of agency problems, and
working capital management. Open to WSBE majors only.
Prereq: ECON 401. Pre- or Coreq: ADMN 420, ADMN 502; ECON
402.
ADMN 611 - Behavior in Organizations
Credits:
4.00
Behavioral science concepts applied to work settings.
Focus on understanding and analyzing individual beliefs,
values, goals, perceptions, motivation, commitment, and
decision making; group structures and processes
(interpersonal skills, communication, conflict resolution,
leadership, and team work); organizational control systems
(rewards, task design, performance appraisal); outcomes
(satisfaction and development of the person as well as the
organization); and organizational change. Open to WSBE
majors only. No credit for students who have had MGT 580.
Prereq: ADMN 400 ADMN 403, ADMN 502. Pre- or Coreq: ADMN
503. Writing intensive.
ADMN 640 - Quantitative Decision Making
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to the use of quantitative tools in the
decision-making process of an organization. Planning and
operational problems in the manufacturing and services
sectors are emphasized. Topics include forecasting,
capacity planning, optimization, project scheduling,
simulation and risk analysis, quality, inventory
management, and waiting lines. Open to WSBE majors only.
Prereq: ADMN 420; ADMN 503.
ADMN 651 - Marketing
Credits:
4.00
Covers marketing as the process of planning and developing
goods and services to satisfy the needs of target
customers: consumers, other businesses, institutions. Focus
on how marketing contributes to the firm's goals through
product planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution
policies. Open to WSBE majors only. No credit for students
who have had MKTG 550 or HMGT 600. Prereq: ADMN 400; ECON
401.
ADMN 685 - Study Abroad
Credits:
1.00 to 16.00
Open to students studying abroad in the discipline as
approved by the department chair and Undergraduate
Programs Office. Special fee. Cr/F.
ADMN 686 - Study Abroad
Credits:
1.00 to 16.00
Open to students studying abroad in the discipline as
approved by the department chair and Undergraduate
Programs Office. Special fee. Cr/F.
ADMN 695 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 12.00
Individual research projects that are student designed.
Initial sponsorship of a business administration faculty
member must be obtained, and approval of WSBE Undergraduate
Programs Office and department chair. For juniors and
seniors in high standing.
ADMN 695W - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 12.00
Individual research projects that are student designed.
Initial sponsorship of a business administration faculty
member must be obtained, and approval of WSBE Undergraduate
Programs Office and department chair. For juniors and
seniors in high standing. Writing intensive.
ADMN 696 - Supervised Student Teaching Experience
Credits:
4.00
Participants are expected to perform such functions as
leading discussion groups, assisting faculty in
undergraduate courses that they have successfully completed
or working as peer advisers in the advising center.
Enrollment is limited to juniors and seniors who have
above-average G.P.A.s. Reflective final paper is required.
Prereq: permission of instructor, department chair, and
director of undergraduate programs. No more than four
credits may be earned as a teaching assistant in any one
course. May be taken no more than 8 times for a maximum of
8 credits. Cr/F.
ADMN 703 - Strategic Management: Decision Making
Credits:
4.00
Capstone course: Problem-solving, decision-making, and
strategic thinking relative to managerial, economic,
ethical, legal, political, social, and technological
aspects of an organization's environment. Integrates the
functional discipline skills within the role of the general
manager as leader and chief strategist, organizational
builder and doer. Case discussion and analysis, industry
and competitive analysis, environmental scanning, industry
simulation, strategic audit, stakeholder analysis, values,
ethics and social issues management within the public
policy process are important course components. Open to
WSBE majors only. Prereq: ADMN 601; ADMN 611; ADMN 640;
ADMN 651 and senior standing.
ADMN 795 - Internship
Credits:
1.00 to 12.00
On-the-job skill development through fieldwork in an
organization (business, industry, health, public service,
etc.). Normally, supervision is provided by a qualified
individual in the organization, with frequent consultation
by a faculty sponsor. Written report required.
Internships may be part or full time, with course credits
assigned accordingly. May not be used as a Group C
elective. Prereq: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0,
permission of the instructor, department chair, and
director of undergraduate programs. May be repeated up to a
maximum of 12 credits. Cr/F.
ADMN 798 - Topics
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Special topics; may be repeated up to a maximum of 12
credits. Prereq: permission.
ADMN 798W - Topics
Credits:
1.00 or 4.00
Special topics; may be repeated up to a maximum of 12
credits. Prereq: permission. Writing intensive.
ADMN 799 - Honors Thesis/Project
Credits:
4.00 to 8.00
Supervised research leading to the completion of an honors
thesis or project; required for graduation from the honors
program in administration. Prereq: permission of director
of undergraduate programs and department chair. Writing
intensive.