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Course Descriptions (MGMT 301, MKTG 301, FIN 301, SCM 301)

Course Descriptions (MGMT 301, MKTG 301, FIN 301, SCM 301)

MGMT 301: Basic Management Concepts - 3 credits

Introduction to key concepts for the design and management of organizations. Prerequisites: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030; ECON 102 or ECON 104.  

MKTG 301: Principles of Marketing - 3 credits

Introduction to customer behavior and research, service/product development, pricing and promotion in diverse and international marketing contexts. Prerequisites: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030; ECON 102 or ECON 104

FIN 301: Corporation Finance - 3 credits

This course provides an overview of finance. The primary focus is on financial decision making in organizations - also known as corporate finance. In addition, the course covers the two other primary areas of finance: financial markets and institutions, and investments. Prerequisites: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030; ECON 102 or ECON 104; SCM 200 or STAT 200; ACCTG 211.

SCM 301: Supply Chain Management - 3 credits

Introduction to key elements and strategic importance of supply chain networks. Prerequisites: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030; ECON 102 or ECON 104; SCM 200 or STAT 200; ACCTG 211.