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ACCT 303 Accounting Regulations (3)
Prerequisites: BGEN 301
An in-depth review of legal concepts with specific emphasis on those areas of Business Law encountered by CPAs.
Note: This Course restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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ACCT 305 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
Prerequisites: (grade of C or better)
A detailed study of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial accounting, including financial statements and valuation of assets.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted as business students or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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ACCT 306 Intermediate Accounting II (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 305 (grade of C or better)
The continuation of the study of financial accounting. Topics include: liabilities, stockholder’s equity, pensions, leases, and income tax.
Term Offered: (Spring)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted as business students or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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ACCT 307 Intermediate Accounting III (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 306 (grade of C or better)
This elective course develops familiarity with modern accounting research into various accounting databases and written reports of findings and conclusions. These are skills essential in the accounting profession and specifically tested on the CPA exam.
Term Offered: (Summer)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted as business students or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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ACCT 401 Auditing (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 305 and ACCT 306 .
An introduction to auditing principles, standards, and procedures used in independent and internal auditing.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted as business students or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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ACCT 405 Advanced Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 306 .
The in-depth study of partnership operations, partnership and corporate liquidations, reorganization and debt restructuring, business combinations and consolidated financial statements.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted as business students or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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ACCT 415 Accounting Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites:
(grade of C or better) and BGEN 222
Introduction to accounting systems. Emphasis on design, application, and implementation of accounting systems with attention to internal control and the audit trail. Usage of various software packages to complete, manage, and operate a simulated professional accounting environment.
Term Offered: (Fall)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted as business students or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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ACCT 420 Special Topics in Accounting (3)
Selected topics in the contemporary accounting environment will be explored.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted as business students or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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ACCT 480 Accounting Internship (1-6 hours credit)
Prerequisites: BGEN 222 , BGEN 205 , ACCT 306 , junior class standing; 2.5 GPA earned at Concord. Available to students whether or not they have had prior work experience, but no credit for prior work. Offered only as pass/fail and contingent upon availability of appropriate placement.
A supervised accounting internship, full or part time, in any of the following: accounting firms, companies, governments, or not-for-profit organizations. (1-6 credit hours, total hours earned to be preapproved by the Coordinator upon receipt of Accounting-Related Learning Objectives submitted by the employer). This course provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations in an organizational setting. Internships must be completed during the semester in which the student has registered, without exception.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted as business students or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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Art |
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ART 222 Basic Production Techniques (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ART 103 , ART 105 , and ART 106 , and/or consent of instructor.
Introduction to production techniques for commercial art along with an introduction to the advertising business. A grade of a C or better is required for credit for art majors.
Term Offered: (S)
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ART 460 Advertising/Graphic Design Internship (1-6)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
A practical on-the-job training experience with the student assigned to advertising or related business. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours; however, only 3 hours may count toward the degree. Normally taken after the junior year during the first summer term. A grade of C or better is required for credit for art majors.
Term Offered: (Sum)
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Business Education & Office Administration |
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BEOA 414 Special Methods in the Teaching of Business Education (3)
Prerequisites: or permission of instructor
Prepares students for the initial stage of teaching by developing an understanding of the nature, organization, and administration of business and economics programs in the middle and secondary schools. Develops an understanding of and skill in using instructional materials, methods, and techniques for planning and directing learning activities. A 25-hour school based field experience is required.
Term Offered: (Fall)
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Business General |
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BGEN 101 Business Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces mathematical concepts and applications used in business including, consumer mathematics word problems, payroll and tax deductions, finance charges, simple and compound interest, annuities, sinking funds, graphing and algebra.
Term Offered: Fall and Spring
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BGEN 202 Decision Sciences I (3)
Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Mathematics Score of 19
Introduction to the use of statistics in business decision making. Calculation and interpretation of descriptive statistics, probability distributions and sampling statistics, hypothesis tests, time series analysis for uni-variate data sets and quality control issues. Additionally, statistical relationships between data in bi-variate and multi-variate data sets, including correlations, simple and multiple regressions, and related topics will be covered.
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BGEN 205 Fundamentals of Business Communication (3)
Prerequisites: Keyboarding proficiency, ENGL 101
Provides the knowledge and develops the skills that students will need to communicate successfully in an employment environment. Related topics integrated throughout the course through exploration of case study analyses include global communication, business ethics, diversity challenges, and the evolving factors that affect business communication. The course focuses on developing proper communication techniques required for formatting and writing a variety of business documents based on the development of communication strategy. The preparation of resumes, application letters, and related career development skills are also significant topics explored.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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BGEN 222 Business Productivity Software (3)
Advanced business productivity software, specifically spreadsheet, and database software programs are explored. Business related applications are developed through hands-on usage of business software by creating (1) advanced numerical spreadsheet applications using Excel software; and (2) the development of data base management systems using Access software.
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BGEN 301 Principles of Business Law (3)
This course explores the legal environment in which businesses operate. Topics include the Uniform Commercial Code, torts and crimes, contracts, sales, and legal aspects of the use of technology. Ethical and criminal implications of business actions are also included.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring)
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BGEN 311 Management Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: BGEN 222
A broad view of information systems used in business. Information systems concepts, principles, technical foundations, as well as their impacts on the organization will be discussed. The emphasis is placed on solving business problems with information systems from a managerial end user perspective.
Note: This Course restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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BGEN 335 Decision Sciences II (3)
Prerequisites: BGEN 202
Quantitative approaches to decision making in business including the study of linear programming, decision theory, inventory control, network models, project management, production management, and related topics. Both manual and computerized solution techniques are included.
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BGEN 420 Special Topics (3)
Topics germane to the fields taught in the Department of Business will be selected based on anticipated student interest and staff availability.
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BGEN 440 International Business (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305 and MKT 305
This course is designed to be taken before Strategic Management. Public Administration majors need permission of instructor to enroll in the course. An overview of the cultural, economic, financial and political forces that shape the current international business environment. Analysis of international business including, but not limited to differences in national culture, political economy, finance, technological development, marketing, and management. Topics include ethical decision-making in a multicultural environment, international operations management, and global human resource development.
Note: This Course restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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BGEN 450 Special Topics (3)
Topics germane to the fields taught in the Department of Business and Recreation & Tourism Management will be selected based on anticipated student interest and staff availability.
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BGEN 470 Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Academic GPA of 3.0, upper level standing in business, and Department approval of study documentation.
Students may study a subject not normally treated in-depth in other courses. The subject selection requires mutual agreement of student and instructor. Application must have a clear, substantiated and detailed description of the independent study. The student must secure necessary approval prior to registration.
Note: This course restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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BGEN 480 Business Internship (1-6)
Prerequisites: ACCT 205 , BGEN 222 , BGEN 205 , and MGT 305 , junior class standing; 2.5 GPA earned at Concord. Available to students who have not had professional work experience (no credit for prior work). Offered only on a pass/fail basis and contingent upon the availability of appropriate placement.
A supervised business internship in organizations in private and public sectors. This course provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations in an actual organizational setting. The field internship is open to all students; however, no credit is granted for prior work. Internships must be completed during the semester in which the student has registered, there are no exceptions. Total hours earned are to be preapproved/ by the Coordinator upon receipt of Business-Related Learning Objectives submitted by the employer. This Course restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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Computer Science |
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CS 212 Cobol (3)
Prerequisites: CS 201 .
Basic characteristics and properties of computers and applications to business.
Term Offered: (F)
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Finance |
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FIN 316 Investments (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311
An advanced course on investment management with the primary focus on stock investment. Topics will include markets, trading, valuation, fundamental and technical analysis, behavioral finance, efficient market theory, and portfolio management.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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FIN 325 Bank Management (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 .
The course offers a comprehensive study of the asset and liability management of a commercial bank. Application of various risk management techniques, capital requirements issues, bank performance will be among the issues covered. The course may be taught as a simulation course at the discretion of the instructor.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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FIN 401 Portfolio Management (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 .
The course discusses the tools and techniques available to a portfolio manager. Advance Valuation techniques, Modern Portfolio Theory, Performance Evaluation, Efficient Market Theory, Market Anomalies, Asset Allocation, Active or Passive Investment Strategy, Options and Futures will consist the core areas for the course. Conceptual understanding will be emphasized.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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FIN 411 Corporate Finance Problems (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 .
Theoretical and practical tools in financial decision making are discussed using cases. Major areas of concern are financial analysis and planning, working capital policy, accounts receivable management, capital budgeting, valuation, capital structure, and dividend policy.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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FIN 436 International Financial Management (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 and FIN 315
Issues pertinent to financial decision making within an international context, including financial management of multinational firms, foreign currency markets and exchange rate dynamics, international money and capital markets, and portfolio analysis.
Term Offered: Fall
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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History |
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HIST 415 European Social History, 1400-1900 (3)
Prerequisites: HIST 101 , HIST 102 or permission of instructor.
This course begins with the Renaissance, examining changes in social definitions and structures in Europe brought about by intellectual and political revolutions, major changes in economic systems, and growing contact with the non-western world. May be taken to fulfill program requirements for the history track, including the capstone thesis requirements. Students taking this course for the capstone must be a junior or senior, must have completed at least two upper level courses in history, and must inform the instructor of their decision at the beginning of the course.
Note: To be taken in the 1st year of the Legal Studies Program or the 3rd year of Business program.
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Legal Studies and Pre-Law |
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LSPL 101 Introduction to Legal Systems (3)
The nature of law and the judicial system. The relationship of law, governments, ethics, and the consumer to business enterprise. Includes the study of contracts, law of sales, torts, governmental regulations of business, environmental and consumer protection. Provides students an opportunity to examine the general framework of the legal system, thus informing students of the content as well as process of a career in law.
Also listed as: BGEN 301 .
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Management |
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MGT 306 Organizational Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305
This course introduces students to the challenges and problems of human behavior in an organizational setting and examines approaches for solving these problems. Its purpose is to help students better understand how individuals and groups work in organizations, and ultimately to improve their understanding and skills in working with people and projects in all types of organizations. Emphasis in placed on the study of personality, work attitudes and motivation, stress, groups and team processes, leadership, communication, organizational change and development.
Term Offered: (S,F)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 308 Human Resource Management (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305
A survey of the key areas of human resource management including strategic planning; recruitment; selection; training and development; performance evaluation; wages; salary, and benefits administration; legal compliance; safety and health administration; and labor relations.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 310 Current Topics in Management (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305
Selected topics in the contemporary management environment will be explored.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 314 Entrepreneurship I (3)
An introductory course presenting the student with an understanding of the major principles and practices necessary to start a business venture. Provides the student with various facets of turning an idea into an enterprise. Students will have the opportunity to develop a business plan.
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MGT 322 Cost Management (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 205 and ACCT 206 with a grade of C or better.
A study in interpretation and analysis of accounting data for management decision-making. Various costing systems are explored as well as the presentation and communication of relevant accounting information for internal business uses.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 401 Advanced HR Management (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 308
This course is an analysis of job evaluation techniques, salary surveys, individual and group performance-based pay, as well as insurance pension plan administration. This course covers scientific and legal issues from a managerial perspective and examines the usefulness of various methods used in job analysis. The course also covers legislation regarding EEO, employee needs assessment, program design, implementation and evaluation. Topics such as handbooks versus contracts, employee discipline versus grievance procedures, and workplace compliance laws, such as ADA, FMLA, sexual harassment, and the Civil Rights Act are discussed.
Term Offered: (F)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 430 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305 or consent of the instructor.
This course is an examination of the role of management promoting ethical performance and social responsibility in the modern organization. Students will examine the ethical and economic relationship between business and society, how governance mechanisms and corporate culture might contribute to a company’s success or failure, moral theories, and moral decision-making in a business context.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 441 Operations Management (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305 and BGEN 335
Study of the production process, emphasizing planning, analysis and control. Topics include production planning, plant layout and materials handling, methods analysis, inventory management, scheduling, quality control, and work measurement.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 450 Entreprenuership II (3)
Prerequisites:
This course focuses on the concepts, skills, and attitudes critical for identifying and evaluating interesting business ideas and developing these ideas in the form of a potential entreprenuerial venture. It emphasizes understanding of the processes of innovation for finding entrepreneurial opportunities and the processes of launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Term Offered: (Fall)
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MGT 460 Strategic Management (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of the Business Core, exceptions are MGT 430 and BGEN 440 which can be taken simultaneously with the course.
An examination of the managerial decisions and actions that determine the long-term performance of a corporation. Emphasizes the evaluation of environmental opportunities and constraints in light of a corporation’s internal strengths and weaknesses. Emphasis is placed on integrating previous coursework into meaningful corporate, business, and functional strategies. Students should plan to take this course in the last semester of their graduating year.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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Marketing |
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MKT 320 Sales (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305
A comprehensive study focusing on personal selling. The dynamics involved in business to business marketing of products, services, and ideas are investigated. Topics include preparation for successful presentations, dyadic, and sales management functions. Students will identify problems and develop solutions through application of appropriate skills and actions in case studies and active participation.
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MKT 322 Retail Management (3)
A comprehensive study of the management of the retailing environment. Problems and alternatives facing retail establishments with respect to marketing functions are examined. Topics include: location, organization, operation, promotion, and merchandising policies.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 330 Marketing Channels and Distribution (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 .
A study of the management of the firm’s distribution system to provide effective, efficient, and reliable delivery of products and services.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 340 Marketing Research (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 and either BGEN 202 or MATH 105 .
Marketing research is the key link between the customers which the organization serves and the strategic decision makers in that organization, whether in the for-profit or not-for-profit sector. Focuses on the gathering and analysis of data. Includes research design, primary and secondary data sources, quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation, and the use of statistical software.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 406 Consumer Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 .
An in-depth study of the concepts that help marketers understand why consumers behave as they do in the marketplace. Additionally, the impact of consumer behavior on the organizational-buyer relationship is included. Topics include the review of consumer research processes, market segmentation, strategic targeting, and the study of the consumer as an individual. Throughout the course students develop a project that applies consumer research and behavior. Among the topics related to consumer behavior are motivation, personality, perception, learning, attitude formation, marketing communications and social and cultural impacts. An international cross-cultural perspective and ethical dimensions of the consumer’s decision-making process are studied.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 410 Product and Price Management (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 .
Product planning and new product development are discussed. Topics include concept development, test marketing, product positioning, and branding strategies. Conjoint analysis is used for new product development. Economic, financial, legal, and behavioral issues are considered in making pricing decisions
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 412 International Marketing (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305
International Marketing addresses global issues and describes concepts relevant to global marketing, regardless of the current level or extent of the firm’s international involvement. Emphasis is on the strategic implications of competition within different country’s markets. The scope is not limited to a specific country or region. The purpose is to develop a framework or process for identifying and analyzing the important cultural and environmental differences among countries or global regions that impact purchasing decisions. As a result of completing this course, when surveying the tasks of marketing within a new international market, the marketer will understand and apply the process for creating market plans that include the impact of important cultural, economic, political, and social differences and changes within the various countries and regions.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 441 Applied Marketing Research (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 340
This course is focused on learning to conduct marketing/business survey research. It is client-based, meaning that you will learn the process by working on a project for a client–preferably from the local business community.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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Music |
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MUS 368 Keyboard Pedagogy (1)
For keyboard majors. A course designed to acquaint the student with various methods and procedures used in piano pedagogy. The course will cover the instructional objectives as well as business procedures. Not offered on a regular basis.
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Psychology |
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PSY 240 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
An introduction to theory and research on the application of psychological principles to business and industry. Topics will include issues such as work motivation, occupational stress, leadership, group processes and engineering psychology. Personnel management will also be considered, including job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, development and evaluation of employees.
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