25 courses with the subject BUS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introduction to functions of business, including business organization and accounting, management of financial resources, management of human resources, marketing of goods and services, and principles of economic decision making. Open to all students.
The fundamentals of financial, cost, and managerial accounting. An overview of practical aspects of accounting systems, understanding financial statements, cash flow, assets, liabilities, statement analysis, variable and fixed costs, short- and long-term financing alternatives, and their impact on decision making.
A continuation of Accounting I. Emphasis on managerial accounting, including financial statement presentation, theoretical and practical aspects of accounting, and development of accounting records.
Humans are moral beings facing a variety of moral decisions on a daily basis. This course examines the subject of ethical dilemmas and decisions in the business environment from both a secular perspective and a Judeo-Christian ethics paradigm. This course will sensitize students to ethical business dilemmas and provide a technique for analyzing them. Students will try to answer the questions: can businesses compete if required to function ethically; and does this require moral prerequisites to be able
An overview of the organization of American economic systems. Introduces basic terminology, concepts, and issues. Examines economic variables such as consumption, government expenditures, taxes, investments, issues of unemployment, inflation, deficits, economic law, and monetary policies.
Introduction to the theories and practice of corporate finance. Topics include financial statements, corporate securities, net present value, investment management, capital budgeting, market efficiency, and the concept of risk and return.
A study of modern management theory . Overall focus on managerial functions such as planning, organizing, leading, controlling and decision making in both the nonprofit and profit sectors . The fundamentals of the management of organizational structure, culture, goals, motivation, teams, human resources, operations, change and the integration of technology.
A continuation of Accounting II . Extensively covers the preparation of financial statements using the most recent developments in the field . Includes coverage of cash and receivables, inventories, operational assets, and financial investments.
A continuation of Intermediate Accounting I. Extensively covers the preparation of financial statements using the most recent developments in the field. Includes coverage of cash and receivables, inventories, operational assets, and financial investments.
Covers cost estimation and analysis of materials, labor, and manufacturing expenses. Highlights job order processing, activity-based costing, and the use of cost information in management.
Marketing and public relations in profit and nonprofit organizations. Introduces basic theory, terminology, and major components of marketing and public relations. Reviews practices of current organizations.
A study of microeconomic theory and issues. Examines behaviors of individual consumers, wage and price theories, marketing of particular products, competition, market structure, and current microeconomic problems.
An emerging tool for evangelism at home and abroad is the use of individuals from the business world. Kingdom business is for-profit business ventures designed to facilitate God’s transformation of people and nations. Business as Mission examines God’s call on individuals and the roles they play within the business sector to fulfill the Great Commission.
Introduction to the nature, role and unique challenges of nonprofit organizations . Includes techniques and projects for nonprofit start-up and fundraising . Examines the trend of faith-based nonprofits, their structures and relationships to the community and the church . Case study applications cover health care, education, charitable, community, cultural and faith-based organizations.
Study of the multidisciplinary development of strategies addressing economic, legal, governmental, political, financial and cultural issues associated with the international business environment. Focus is placed on opportunities for, threats to, and options facing international, multinational, global, and transnational business enterprises. Emphasis is placed on employing the most effective business strategies based on the examination of host government, work force, consumer needs and preferences, tec
Review of the history and philosophy of legal issues governing business law . Covers federal, state, and local laws, regulatory systems, constitutional issues, and the impact of legal structures on profit and nonprofit business practices.
An integration of knowledge from accounting, economics, marketing, and business management. Examines case studies in real world business situations. Analysis of decision-making strategies, business objectives, policy development, measurement of performance, and response to change.
This course will help students develop an understanding of how primary and secondary research is carried out in management settings and the various methods of research. Students will gain an understanding of some of the specific problems and issues faced in businesses along with communicating research results to the business world. A focused semester research project will allow students to conduct research by exploring a specific problem or opportunity, and then communicate the results of their resear
Examines the basic auditing standards, theories, and concepts used by independent accountants and internal auditors. Includes coverage of internal controls, statistical and non-statistical auditing tools, professional responsibilities, and ethics.
Covers current federal tax laws and accounting principles related to partnerships and corporations. Also includes study of individual federal income taxes.
Principles and practices in supervising employees and administering personnel programs with insight into the evolving role of strategic Human Resource Management in today’s organizations, the strategic role of human resource functions, and the impact of technology and global competition.
Covers quantitative techniques used to assist managers with production and operations decisions including supply chain management, quality management, waiting line management, inventory management, and scheduling.
This course is to prepare the student for his/her internship. Emphasis will be placed upon self understanding, conflict resolution, and the practical concerns faced by interns. Time will also be given to formalize the specifics for each internship.
This course is designed to enhance academic learning with practical, hands- on experience. Students will work side-by-side with a business organization in one or more of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, or Entrepreneurship. Each credit hour equates to 75 hours of actual work experience. Work must be approved by the Department Chair.
A course that covers topics of current interest in the field of business administration. Specific topics are identified in the course schedule.
Source: University of Valley Forge's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
