Corporate Finance Fundamentals (FN1) (Prerequisites FA1, EM1)

This foundation course in managerial finance focuses on the major decisions made by the financial executive. Content includes analysis of the financial environment and its components; the determinants of interest rates; strategic decisions in capital budgeting; cash flow estimation; the cost of capital; working capital management; and financial planning. Computer spreadsheets are used to demonstrate concepts and provide practice in basic financial analysis.

Business Communications (CM1)

In this course, students develop the writing skills that professionals require to succeed in business communications and academic studies. The course introduces a three-stage writing process (planning, drafting, and revising), integrated with critical reading and the analysis and expression of ideas. Basic grammar, spelling, and usage are reviewed. Written assignments include typical business communications, a critical essay, and a formal report.

Management Information Systems 1 (MS1) (Prerequisite FA1)

This is an introductory course in the use of computer-based information systems in management and accounting. Topics surveyed include hardware and software of computer systems; file and database organization; networks and telecommunications; the systems development process; designing information systems solutions; systems security and controls; information systems and knowledge workers; artificial intelligence; and management of information systems. Computer software is used throughout to provide illustration and practice in database concepts.

Advanced Credit Management (CR2)

This course covers specific, specialized areas of credit management. Students will become familiar with international credit management, construction credit management, leasing, piercing the corporate veil, U.S. bankruptcy law, credit fraud and introduction to E-commerce.