thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals.

BUMT 4130 — 6 UNITS

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Students develop an understanding of the role of financial management in the strategic planning process, and demonstrate an understanding of financial statements through financial ratio analysis. They examine cash flow management techniques and their application to financial planning, analyze financial risk and return fundamentals, and develop an understanding of capital budgeting techniques and valuation.

BUMT 4180 — 3 UNITS

GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Students develop an understanding of the concept of strategic planning and its significance to a firm's competitiveness. They learn to analyze a firm's core competencies and organizational capabilities and explore how elements of international business finance can impact managerial decisions. Students analyze the challenges of managing in a global environment.

BUMT 4230 — 3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & CONTROL

This course is an introduction to the concepts of financial analysis, and the understanding and preparation of balance sheets and income statements, with a focus on the needs of the financial manager or the entrepreneur. The students are exposed to financial reporting and analysis, reading and understanding an annual report, accounting information systems, the corporate income statement, understanding the use of accounting information, and the financial statements in assessing financial performance. Prerequisite: BUMT 3950

BUMT 4250 — 3 UNITS

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

In this course, students acquire a basic overview of the legal import and export strategies, structures and responsibilities of being in business, with emphasis on principles and practical applications of contract negotiations, business activity, and commercial liability. Prerequisite: BUMT 3950

BUMT 4300 — 3 UNITS

GLOBAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

A study of techniques of analyzing and responding to the social, ethical, and political challenges that face managers, this course promotes an understanding of global trends in international political policies, risk management, conflict resolution, tariffs, and issues of nationalism. Students analyze legal issues and risks in international business, including trade policy, taxation policy, government

intervention, monetary policy, capital flows and foreign investment, banking policy, wage and price controls, property rights, and regulatory attitudes. Ethics and social responsibilities in international management are also studied. Prerequisite: BUMT 3720 or BUMT 4460A

BUMT 4460A — 3 UNITS

CASE STUDIES IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I: ANALYSIS & CONTROL

This course is a study and analysis of success and failure in today's business environment with emphasis on creating value through innovative management techniques. The students practice the strategic management process, building a competitive strategy, and implementing strategic plans. Prerequisite: BUMT 3950

BUMT 4460B — 3 UNITS

CASE STUDIES IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II: STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH

This course examines the offensive and defensive strategies that successful managers take to gain market share and improve profitability. Emphasis is on strategy and tactics including innovations that could drive a profitable business model for the firm. The students consider such areas as market analysis, competition, competitive advantage, and marketing strategy. This course examines the critical tasks, pitfalls, and hurdles which must be understood to be successful, and tools for risk minimization. Prerequisite: BUMT 4200 or BUMT 4230

BUMT 4460C — 3 UNITS

CASE STUDIES IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT III: CAPSTONE PRESENTATION

This course helps students to understand the issues and problems faced by management in larger corporations, preparing students for successful employment. It analyzes various operational management tools and styles, studies in leadership, management's changing landscape in today's global economy, making decisions and solving problems, case studies, designing effective organizations, and fundamentals of organizational control. Prerequisite: BUMT 4200

BUMT 4500— 3 UNITS

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Within the context of the multinational firm, this course examines the development of policy options for financing international business, with focus on management decisions that maximize the firm's value. Prerequisite: BUMT 4200

BUMT 4600 — 3 UNITS

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

This course focuses on the management of the marketing function to achieve a competitive advantage and establish brand equity. Students explore creative strategies for entrepreneurs to develop consumer awareness. Prerequisite: BUMT 3600 or BUMT 3230