Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
The student will be introduced to the field of human resource management . This course will examine the many aspects of human resources and how these functions support the goals of the organization . Topics will include recruiting , selection , training and development , compensation and safety . Student requirements will include a research paper and case analysis . Prerequisites : Main Campus students take BUS-101 ; Graduate and Professional Studies students take BAS-100 ; ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-214 Business Ethics ( 3 ) A discussion of the impact of ethics on today ' s business world with content areas to include business social responsibilities , rights of stakeholders , government interaction and international ethical practices is studied . The student will be expected to analyze cases and to write opinion reports using APA format as a part of the course requirements . Prerequisites : BUS-101 ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-230 Business Law I ( 3 ) An introduction to the general framework of the law and how the law impacts business operations . The student will examine the basic elements of the law , its historical development , contracts , agency , sale of goods and various forms of business organizations . Student requirements will include case analysis and a review of research in the field .
BUS-292 Business Case Studies ( 3 ) This course applies the business case method of learning various business situations that illustrate business strategy development . The evaluation of cases illustrates the causes of business problems , available solutions , and the impact of managerial choices on both the business enterprise and society in general . Prerequisites : BUS-230 ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-310 Principles of Finance ( 3 ) This course is an introduction to the role of finance in the economy . Financial markets , debt and equity instruments , capital budgeting , inflation , and the role of the financial manager are examined . Prerequisites : Main Campus students take ACC-106 ( Required , Previous ). | School of Graduate and Professional Studies students tak ACC106 ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-311 Money , Banking & Financial Institutions ( 3 ) Money , credit and financial instruments ; banks , other financial institutions and the operation of the Federal Reserve System are discussed in relation to economic activity , inflation and unemployment . Prerequisites : ECN-103 , BUS-310 ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-312 Managerial Finance ( 3 ) An examination of financial decision making in the firm , including the sources of funds , capital structure and long-range financial growth are studied . Prerequisites : BUS-310 ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-313 Investments ( 3 ) An introduction to the securities markets , their operations and regulations and alternative investment opportunities are presented . Corporate and government issues , risk and portfolio development will be considered . Current market conditions will be discussed .
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