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Business Administration Minor

On-campus, Online or Both?

Can I do this all on campus?
You must attend classes in person at Concordia's campus.
Yes
Can I do this entirely online?
Sorry, this major can only be completed on campus.
No
Can I take some courses online?
Sorry, this major can only be completed on campus.
No
Course for Business Administration Minor

ACC-201 Prin of Acct (Financial)

This class introduces the student to the role of accounting in the business world. The principles and concepts of financial accounting and analysis of accounting statements are covered. Accounting cycles, procedures and balanced sheet classifications are emphasized.

ACC-202 Prin of Acct (Managerial)

This course is continuation of ACC201 with an emphasis on liabilities, corporate equity measure measurement and earnings per share calculations. The course examines the evaluation of financial goals with an introduction to managerial accounting topics including cost/volume/profit analysis, responsibility accounting, allocation methodologies, budgets and cash flow. (Prerequisite: ACC201)

ECO-101 Macroeconomics

This course will illustrate the dynamic integration of America within the global economy by focusing on macroeconomics policy areas such as trade, exchange rate policy and domestic economic policy. The course will also introduce students to alternative theoretical frameworks such as classical, Keynesian, monetarism, rational expectations, Marxist, and institutionalist perspectives. The course will explore problems facing the less industrialized countries and the newly emerging countries and the

ECO-401 Global Economics & Ethnic Mkts

This course will introduce students to the theories explaining trade and financial (exchange rates, foreign direct investment) markets in the economy. The course will also focus on policy issues in the trade and financial sectors such as the effectiveness of domestic trade and monetary policy, coordination of international exchange rates and the role of institutions such as the Federal Reserve System and the World Trade Organization in the present global economy. The course will also introduce

FIN-301 Corporate Finance I

This course explores the basics of financial management. Topics include the capital markets, the cash budget, pro forma statements, analysis of financial statements, and the time value of money Students also complete a research project. (Prerequisites: ACC202, MAT110 , MAT125 or MAT135)

FIN-411 Investments & Capital Markets

This course explores investment decision-making in a capitalist economy. The operation of securities markets, business cycles and fiscal and monetary policy are analyzed. Various investment methodologies are discussed. International investing, valuation of stocks and bonds and a survey of the various types of investment assets are also included. Students prepare an investment portfolio as their final project. (Prerequisite: FIN301)

HRM-320 Advanced Human Resource Mgmt Available online

The role of the human resource management function in organizations will be studied. The changing nature of work and demographic shifts will be of particular focus. Students will study all of the roles that the human resource professional plays.

LAW-401 Legal Environment of Business

This course examines the administrative and common law regulation of business. Constitutional Law, Title VII and product liability are covered. Students also examine contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code provisions on sales and secured transactions. (Prerequisite: senior standing)

MAN-201 Business Analytics

In this course students will learn to use various tools to analyze data and make predictions. These tools include probability analysis, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, linear programming and tools for financial analysis.

MAN-301 Org. Behavior and HR Mngmt.

This course will examine the basic principles of management including planning, organizing, integrating, leading, decision-making, and evaluating performance. Using theories contributed from the behavioral sciences students will examine the behavior of individuals, groups and organizations. Students will learn to analyze problems and develop strategies to deal with organizational growth and change. Additionally, some discussion will focus on human resource management skills, policies, and

MAN-302 Operations & Quality Mgmt

This course will discuss the theoretical foundations for production management. The course will focus on the management of resources such as the production process, the management of equipment and machinery, facilities and maintenance, materials management, inventory control, quality control, scheduling, and purchasing. (Prerequisites: MAN301, ECO201)

MAR-301 Principles of Marketing

This course provides an introduction to the study of marketing in business and other organizations. Topics that will be addressed in this course include the marketing environment, marketing ethics, information gathering, product development, pricing strategies, distribution strategies, the promotional mix, decision making, nonprofit marketing, social marketing and international marketing. (Prerequisite: junior standing)

MAR-311 Entrepreneurship

This course will explore small business management and entrepreneurship.

MAT-125 Precalculus

This course emphasizes functions and their applications. We start by investigating graphs and solutions of the algebraic functions including polynomial, rational, and root functions. We continue our exploration with the transcendentals including exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Additional topics include vectors, polar coordinates, and conic sections. The course is a good preparation for Calculus and for those students who will encounter functions in their course of

MIS-301 Computer Systems for Managemen

This course gives the framework for the design, development and management of information systems. Topics include real-time computer systems, systems analysis and design, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, data base design, and recent developments in the industry. Students must have a very strong knowledge of basic computing skills, word-processing, and spreadsheets to take this course. (Prerequisites: ACC202, FIN301, MAN302, MAR301, senior standing)

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Classes meet entirely online.

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Classes meet face-to-face at our St. Paul campus or other off-campus location.

Offered Blended?
Course work is completed through a combination of in-class and online class meetings.

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