(3 crs.) Basic concepts used in financial accounting for business organizations. (Online) Pre: Open to non-business majors with more than 24 credits or permission of dean's office. Not open to College of Business Majors.

(3 crs.) Basic concepts used in financial accounting for business organizations. (Online) Pre: Open to non-business majors with more than 24 credits or permission of dean's office. Not open to College of Business Majors.

(3 crs.) Basic concepts and systems used in financial accounting for business organizations. (Lec. 3/Online) Open to students with more than 24 credits or permission of dean's office.

(3 crs.) Honors Section of ACC (BUS) 201: Financial Accounting. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. Open only to students with more than 24 credits or permission of dean's office.

(3 crs.) Basic techniques and systems used by management accountants in budgeting, cost accounting, cost analysis, and control. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: ACC (BUS) 201 or 201H or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Theoretical aspects of accounting principles and their application to preparation and analysis of corporate financial statements. Valuation, recognition and disclosure relative to current and long-term assets and revenue recognition. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 201 or 201H or permission of instructor. May be repeated once.

(3 crs.) Theoretical aspects of accounting principles and their application to preparation and analysis of corporate financial statements. Valuation, recognition and disclosure relative to current and long-term assets and revenue recognition. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: ACC (BUS) 201 or 201H or permission of instructor. May be repeated once.

(3 crs.) Continuation of corporate financial reporting. Topics include stockholder's equity, earnings per share, income taxes, current liabilities, bonds, leases, accounting changes, and statement of cash flows. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 301 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Continuation of corporate financial reporting. Topics include stockholder's equity, earnings per share, income taxes, current liabilities, bonds, leases, accounting changes, and statement of cash flows. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: ACC (BUS) 301 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cost and managerial accounting systems and concepts including cost allocation, actual and standard cost systems, cost and profit planning, and control systems. (Lec. 3). Pre: ACC (BUS) 202 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cost and managerial accounting systems and concepts including cost allocation, actual and standard cost systems, cost and profit planning, and control systems. (Lec. 3). Pre: ACC (BUS) 202 and junior standing in a degree granting college or permission of instructor.

(1 cr.) Exploration of career options. Develop personal and professional goals, and personal job searching tools. (Online) S/U only.

(3 crs.) Accounting information systems and use of the computer for decision making; emphasis on sources of information and employment of analytical tools in solving accounting problems. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 301 or concurrent enrollment in 301, BAI (BUS) 310 or current enrollment in BAI (BUS) 310, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Accounting information systems and use of the computer for decision making; emphasis on sources of information and employment of analytical tools in solving accounting problems. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 301 or concurrent enrollment in 301, BAI (BUS) 310 or current enrollment in BAI (BUS) 310, and junior standing in a degree granting college or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Consolidation accounting, international accounting issues, and other accounting issues facing multinational, multi-divisional and other complex organizations. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 302 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Honors Section of ACC (BUS) 402: Advanced Accounting. Consolidation accounting, international accounting issues, and other accounting issues facing multinational, multi-divisional and other complex organizations. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 302 or permission of instructor. Must have a 3.40 overall GPA.

(3 crs.) Federal laws, regulations, and other authorities affecting taxation of individuals. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 302 or concurrent enrollment in 302, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Federal laws, regulations, and other authorities affecting taxation of individuals. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 302 or concurrent enrollment in 302, and junior sanding in a degree granting college, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Auditing standards, procedures, programs, working papers, and internal control. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 302 or concurrent enrollment in 302, or permission of instructor.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 or 6 crs.) Approved, supervised work experience with participation in management and problem solving related to the student's major field. College of Business internships for 3 credits require approximately 120 hours of field experience and 20 hours of class work. Internships for 6 credits require approximately double this amount of work. May be offered online. (Practicum/Online) Pre: Admission into an internship program and permission of instructor. Limited to 6 credits. Not for graduate credit. S/U only.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) Pre: enrollment in Phase III of the Ph.D. program in business administration. S/U credit. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Applications, concepts, and skills relevant to technology and quantitative processes in business. Topics include financial analysis, business modeling, and spreadsheets that promote effective decision making. MS Excel certification exam preparation. (Lec. 3) Pre: Open to students with a BU code or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) Applications, concepts, and skills relevant to information technology in the context of the modern business environment. Topics include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and internet software. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: open to students with a BU code or permission of the COB dean's office.

(3 crs.) Selected mathematical tools and techniques for analysis of business and economic problems and as aids in decision making. Topics from finite and modern mathematics and applied calculus. (Lec. 3) Pre: open to students passing a placement test or earning a C- or better in BAI (BUS) 113 or permission of instructor. (B3)

(3 crs.) Applications, concepts, and skills relevant to technology and quantitative processes in business. Topics include financial analysis, business modeling, and spreadsheets that promote effective decision making. MS Excel certification exam preparation. (Lec. 3) Pre: Open to students with a BU code or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) General statistical methods used in the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data. Includes frequency distribution, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability theory, sampling distribution, central limit theorem, law of large numbers, estimation, and tests of hypothesis. Pre: Minimum of C- in BAI (BUS) 111 or MTH 131 or MTH 141.

(3 crs.) Methodologies and information technologies that support decision making. Emphasis on the use of PC-based analytical software for solving managerial problems; case studies and group problem solving. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI (BUS) 210 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Additional data analysis techniques, including tests of independence and goodness of fit, regression, correlation, analysis of variance, time series, and index numbers. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI (BUS) 210 or STA 308.

(3 crs.) Introduces intermediate and advanced spreadsheet concepts for business applications. Import, organize, and evaluate data; apply quantitative analysis and modeling tools to extract meaningful information; communicate results for business decision-making. (Online) Pre: BAI (BUS) 113 or BAI 111 or equivalent.

(3 crs.) Methodologies and information technologies that support decision making. Emphasis on the use of PC-based analytical software for solving managerial problems; case studies and group problem solving. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI (BUS) 210 and BAI (BUS) 310 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Techniques for business data analytics and visualization using appropriate software platforms (i.e. R) and real-world business data. Emphasis on business analytics, handling real-world business data and issues. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI (BUS) 113 or BAI (BUS) 210 or STA308 or CSC106 or CSC201 or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) An overview of existing and developing information technologies used in business organizations. Topics include computer hardware and software, business information systems, operating systems, data communications, and local- and wide-area networks. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Introduction to data communications and computer networks within the context of modern business organizations. Emphasis on current technologies and their impact on management information systems. (Lec. 3)

(1 cr.) Exploration of career options. Develop personal and professional goals, and personal job searching tools. (Online) S/U only.

(3 crs.) Introduction to developing software applications in the context of today's business environment. Focus is on building a foundation for use of tools and techniques of business analytics. Designed for students who have no prior experience in computer programming. (Lec. 3) Pre: Open to juniors and seniors in the College of Business Administration, completion of BAI (BUS) 310 or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Intermediate concepts for developing software solutions to business applications using appropriate hardware platforms and software environments. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 202 and FIN (BUS) 320, and MGT (BUS) 340 or MGT (BUS) 341, and SCA (BUS) 255 and BAI (BUS) 265, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in INE (BUS) 315, and senior standing in the College of Business. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Intermediate business applications of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI 210, STA308 or STA409; ACC (BUS) 202, FIN (BUS) 220, MGT (BUS) 341, SCA (BUS) 255, MKT (BUS) 265, and senior standing in a degree granting college; or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Modern concepts and methods in management of large volume of data; creation, design, and implementation of data models, integrity and security. Use of database management systems (e.g. RDBMS/NoSQL). (Lec. 3) Pre: Junior standing in a degree-granting college. CSC 201 or 211 for Data Science major.

(3 crs.) Concepts, methods and techniques in creating business intelligence through descriptive analytics and data visualization techniques, as defined in business settings, used to develop business insights from real-world data sets. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI 310 or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (BAI), TMD 458. Preparation and presentation of papers on selected topics. (Seminar) Not for M.B.A. credit.

(3 crs.) Use machine learning models in R to solve business problems such as segmenting markets, forecasting demand, analyzing customer reviews, making online recommendations, and predicting consumer preferences. (Lec. 3) Pre: MTH 215 and (BAI (BUS) 211 or STA 308 or STA 409) and MKT (BUS) 365 - all with grades of C or better.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 or 6 crs.) Approved, supervised work experience with participation in management and problem solving related to the student's major field. College of Business internships for 3 credits require approximately 120 hours of field experience and 20 hours of class work. Internships for 6 credits require approximately double this amount of work. May be offered online. (Practicum/Online) Pre: admission into internship program, and permission of instructor. Limited to 6 credits. Not for graduate credit. S/U only.

(3 crs.) Provides a rigorous analysis of current research questions and the research techniques used to address those questions pertinent to Management Information Systems. Recent developments and current issues are addressed. (Seminar) Pre: enrollment in Phase II of the Ph.D. program in business administration. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) Pre: enrollment in Phase III of the Ph.D. program in business administration. S/U credit. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Study of the basic principles of finance and the applications of these principles. Topics include time value of money, risk and return, valuation, capital budgeting and other corporate financial decisions. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: ECN 201 or ECN 201H or EEC 105, and ACC (BUS) 201or 201H, and BAI (BUS) 210 or STA 308.

(3 crs.) Honors Section of BUS 220: Financial Management. (Lec. 3) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. ECN 201 or EEC 105, ACC (BUS) 201, BAI (BUS) 210 or STA 308.

(3 crs.) Exploration of investments in equity securities. Emphasis on the structure and functioning of securities markets, current investment theories, fundamental analysis, portfolio risk/return, and performance measurement. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H.

(3 crs.) Exploration of investments in equity securities. Emphasis on the structure and functioning of securities markets, current investment theories, fundamental analysis, portfolio risk/return, and performance measurement. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 (with a grade C or above).

(3 crs.) Comprehensive analysis of financial products and financial institutions as well as the markets in which they operate. Emphasis on the operational details of the institutions. (Lec. 3) Pre: ECN 201 or EEC 105, ACC (BUS) 201, BAI (BUS) 210 or STA 308.

(3 crs.) Analysis of real estate principles. An examination of land utilization, valuation, financing techniques, urban development, property rights, markets, and government regulation. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: ECN 201 or EEC 105.

(3 crs.) Analysis of real estate principles. An examination of land utilization, valuation, financing techniques, urban development, property rights, markets, and government regulation. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: ECN 201 or EEC 105; and junior standing in a degree granting college

(3 crs.) Basic course on risk management for corporations and individuals. Emphasis on risk identification, measurement, and management; homeowner insurance, basic life policies, commercial insurance and employee benefits. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 202 and BAI (BUS) 210 or STA 308.

(3 crs.) Analysis of commercial property and liability risk exposures and their related coverages. Coverage includes general property and liability insurance and specialized topics for marine, fidelity, surety, and professional liability exposure. (Lec. 3) Pre: FiN (BUS) 220 or 220H.

(3 crs.) Analysis of the many types of life insurance and health insurance contracts, computation of premiums and reserves, and contract interpretation. Included is an analysis of the uses of life insurance contracts. (Lec. 3) Note: This course is preparation for the Rhode Island state licensing examination in life and accident and health insurance and for Part I of the charter life underwriter examination. Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H.

(3 crs.) Analysis of the network of state and federal economic security programs including the OASDHI system, unemployment compensation, temporary disability programs, and the workers' compensation system. (Lec. 3) Pre: ECN 201 or EEC 105 and ACC (BUS) 202, FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H.

(1 cr.) Exploration of career options. Develop personal and professional goals, and personal job searching tools. (Online) S/U only.

(3 crs.) The vast proliferation of data and the increasing complexity of technology continue to transform the way financial markets and the finance industry operate and compete. This course covers the foundations of finance and statistical methods, and how to perform data analysis in real world financial data using a modern statistical programming environment. Topics may include but are not limited to: an introduction to Python programming language, the techniques how to evaluate the risk-reward trade off in modern portfolio theory, analyzing time series data, and developing algorithmic trading strategies. Finally, a short introduction to machine learning applications concludes the course. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Intensive research on selected current topics relating to the financial management of the firm. Extensive use of the case method. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: BAI (BUS) 211, FIN (BUS) 220 (with a minimum grade of C or above) or permission of instructor. Not for M.B.A. credit.

(3 crs.) Intensive research on selected current topics relating to the financial management of the firm. Extensive use of the case method. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: BAI (BUS) 211 or BAI 311, FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H or permission of instructor. Not for M.B.A. credit. (Spring 2024)

(3 crs.) Valuation theories for derivative instruments including options, futures, and swap contracts. Normative analytics for real-time hedging of instruments, equity and fixed-income portfolios. Introduction to comparative algorithmic risk management. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Valuation theories for derivative instruments including options, futures, and swap contracts. Normative analytics for real-time hedging of instruments, equity and fixed-income portfolios. Introduction to comparative algorithmic risk management. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 (with a grade C or above) or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Students analyze industries and companies and manage stocks owned by the Alumni Association. (Seminar) Pre: FIN (BUS) 321.

(3 crs.) Students analyze industries and companies and manage stocks owned by the Alumni Association. (Seminar) Pre: FIN (BUS) 321.

(3 crs.) Pricing and institutional arrangements of fixed income securities such as corporate bonds, mortgage loans, and mortgage-backed securities; portfolio management of fixed income securities. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H, and FIN (BUS) 321. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Overview of mutual funds business. Portfolio management, risk management techniques, shareholder servicing, federal and state regulatory oversight, marketing and distribution, custody, technology, and societal issues. (Lec.3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H, and FIN (BUS) 321, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Nature of the financial decisions facing the management of an individual bank. Current bank financial practices, research, and appropriate banking models considered. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H, and FIN (BUS) 321, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Examination of the determinants of long-run financial success of the firm. Includes a study of how the capital budgeting process is linked to capital structure management. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H. Not for M.B.A. credit.

(3 crs.) International financial background and history. Trade, national income accounting, and balance of payments. Currency markets, multinational firms, and currency risk management. International monetary system, exchange rate determination, parity conditions and exchange rate forecasting, country risk analysis, foreign exchange market, and currency derivatives. Corporate strategy, treasury function, cost of capital, foreign direct investment, international financial reports and capital budgeting for international, multinational, global and transnational companies. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H or permission of instructor. Not for M.B.A. credit.

(3 crs.) Detailed analysis of the problems encountered in the process of investing funds in international capital markets. Particular attention is devoted to multi-currency dimensions, foreign information sources, and foreign regulations. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H, and FIN (BUS) 321.

(3 crs.) Introduction to the classic theories of demand, production, and cost management in the context of modern financial theory. Includes empirical model building using microcomputers. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) The financial services industries are changing with the emergence of financial technology (FinTech). This course introduces to the most cutting edge FinTech topics, equip the students with an understanding of the major FinTech products in the market, and provide an overview of the underlying technologies. Topics may include but are not limited to: blockchain and cryptocurrencies, smart contracting, digital payments, crowdfunding, robo-advising, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Application of financial theories and hypotheses to real world contexts. The course is suitable for those students who prepare for the CFA Level 1 exam. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN 220 (BUS 220); FIN 321 (BUS 321); FIN 322 (BUS 322), or permission by instructor.

(3 crs.) The objective of this course is to present fundamental techniques in machine learning for canonical modeling and decision frameworks in rapidly changing financial technology industry. Data-centric exercises in Python will be included to reinforce theoretical concepts and demonstrate the application of machine learning technology to financial data analytics. (Online)

(3 crs.) Introduction to the key legal and regulatory challenges FinTech firms in various sectors face, as well as the critical policy debates that are occurring in Washington D.C. and state capitals across the country. (Online)

(3 crs.) Analysis of selected topics and current issues in the insurance marketplace. Topics will vary from semester to semester. (Seminar) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H, FIN (BUS) 335, and FIN (BUS) 337, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Analysis of selected topics and current issues in the insurance marketplace. Topics will vary from semester to semester. (Seminar) Pre: FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H, FIN (BUS) 335, and FIN (BUS) 337, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) The study of real estate development and finance with a focus on acquisition, finance, market analysis, design, and construction. (Lec. 3) Pre: FIN 220 or FIN 323, or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Providing knowledge of basic securities industry information and reinforcing critical financial topics. The course is suitable for those students who prepare for the FINRA SIE Exam. (Online) Pre: BUS (FIN) 321 with a B or better, and an overall GPA of at least 3.2. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 or 6 crs.) Approved, supervised work experience with participation in management and problem solving related to the student's major field. College of Business internships for 3 credits require approximately 120 hours of field experience and 20 hours of class work. Internships for 6 credits require approximately double this amount of work. May be offered online. (Practicum/Online) Pre: admission into internship program, and permission of instructor. Limited to 6 credits. Not for graduate credit. S/U only.

(3 crs.) Provides a rigorous analysis of current research questions and research techniques used to address those questions in the finance discipline. Recent developments and current issues addressed. (Seminar) Pre: enrollment in Phase II of the Ph.D. program in business administration. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) Pre: enrollment in Phase III of the Ph.D. program in business administration. S/U credit. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Nature, philosophy, objectives, and scope of the American business system. Emphasis on the interrelations of the functional areas. (Lec. 3) Not open to juniors and seniors in the College of Business. (A2) (GC)

(3 crs.) This introductory course to provide students with broad knowledge of the skills and competencies that are essential to entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and other innovators in bridging the divide from 'idea' to 'business.' (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) In the context of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, students will learn practical skills that promote efficient and effective creative design, understand the creative design process and develop strategies through design thinking. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Applies the Lean Startup Scientific Method for developing and commercializing ideas for new ventures (entrepreneurship), and innovating new products, services or business models within existing companies (intrapreneurship). (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Introduces the Lean Startup Scientific Method for developing and commercializing ideas for new ventures (entrepreneurship), and innovating new products, services or business models within existing companies (intrapreneurship). Introduces the challenges in entrepreneurship faced by marginalized populations, and the benefits of diverse founding teams. (Lec. 3) (C3)

(3 crs.) This course explores processes followed and skills needed by individuals wishing to advance entrepreneurial/innovative approaches to the alleviation of complex social problems. (Lec. 3) (C1) (GC)

(3 crs.) An introduction to the origins, framework, and concepts of the legal environment of business. Emphasis on the constitutional authority of government to regulate business, contracts, and their applications. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Honors Section of INE (BUS) 315: Legal Environment of Business. An introduction to the origins, framework, and concepts of the legal environment of business. Emphasis on the constitutional authority of government to regulate business, contracts, and their applications. (Lec. 3) Pre: Must have 3.40 or better overall GPA.

(3 crs.) Operations of the U.S. system of jurisprudence and ethics as it affects the law of contracts, sales, debtor-creditor rights, and business organizations. (Lec. 3) Pre: INE (BUS) 315.

(3 crs.) Examines the historical basis for protecting innovation, introduces the US intellectual property (IP) system as compared to other nations, and analyzes IP's role increasing both global economic competition and stratification. (Lec. 3) Pre: INE 315 or permission of instructor. (A2) (C2)

(3 crs.) An experiential social entrepreneurship course where students will learn and apply theories of affordable product and service design to investigate and identify new social venture opportunities. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Selected topics of current interest in entrepreneurship and innovation. (Lec. 3) Pre: INE (BUS) 149 and ACC (BUS) 201, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Selected topics of current interest in entrepreneurship and innovation. (Lec. 3) Pre: INE (BUS) 149 and ACC (BUS) 201, or permission of instructor. Course may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits.

(1 cr.) Exploration of career options. Develop personal and professional goals, and personal job searching tools. (Online) S/U only.

(3 crs.) Procedures for starting one's own business including business plans, financial data analysis, legal issues, and assessing feasibility of business ideas. Also addresses evaluating career interests and skills in entrepreneurship. (Lec. 3) Pre: ACC (BUS) 201 or 201H and senior standing in the College of Business or permission of instructor; not open to students with credit in EEC 325.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 or 6 crs.) Approved, supervised work experience with participation in management and problem solving related to the student's major field. College of Business internships for 3 credits require approximately 120 hours of field experience and 20 hours of class work. Internships for 6 credits require approximately double this amount of work. May be offered online. (Practicum/Online) Pre: admission into internship program, and permission of instructor. Limited to 6 credits. Not for graduate credit. S/U only.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) Pre: enrollment in Phase III of the Ph.D. program in business administration. S/U credit. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Introduces concepts, approaches, and skills (e.g. system thinking, social entrepreneurship, and negotiation) to tackle grand challenges. Students gain practice with projects defining intervention proposals to tackle a grand challenge locally. (Lec. 3) (A2) (C1) (GC)

(3 crs.) Honors Section. Introduces concepts, approaches, and skills (e.g. system thinking, social entrepreneurship, and negotiation) to tackle grand challenges. Students gain practice with projects defining intervention proposals to tackle a grand challenge locally. (Lec. 3) Pre: 3.40 or better overall GPA. (A2) (C1) (GC)

(3 crs.) Management concepts, processes and practices with an emphasis on inclusion, agility and evidence based decision making: organizational behavior; individual differences and elements of diversity; interpersonal dynamics and communication; work design, motivation and outcomes; social justice and worker voice; structure (including business functions) and culture. (Lec. 3) (C3)

(1 cr.) This introductory seminar provides students with the perspectives, problem-solving skills, and mentorship to develop their own program of study within the college of business. Required for General Management Majors. (Seminar)

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (MGT (BUS) 317), COM 354. Examination of effective international business communication. Use of worldwide email network to exchange views on business topics with counterparts abroad. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (MGT (BUS) 317), COM 354. Examination of effective international business communication. Use of worldwide email network to exchange views on business topics with counterparts abroad. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: junior standing in a degree-granting college or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Introduction to organizational behavior; focus on individual, interpersonal, team and organization factor, and how these shape individuals behaviors at work. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Introduction to organizational behavior; focus on individual, interpersonal, team and organization factor, and how these shape individuals behaviors at work. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: junior standing in a degree granting college or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Honors Section of BUS 341:Organizational Behaviors. Introduction to organizational behavior; focus on individual, interpersonal, team and organization factor, and how these shape individuals behaviors at work. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Must have a 3.40 or better overall GPA or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) The role of management of human capital in the strategy of the organization. Introduction to employment practices in union and non-union organizations including: planning, staffing, training and development, performance management and compensation. (Lec. 3/Online)

(3 crs.) The role of management of human capital in the strategy of the organization. Introduction to employment practices in union and non-union organizations including: planning, staffing, training and development, performance management and compensation. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: junior standing in a degree granting college or permission of instructor

(3 crs.) Developing the managerial skills and competencies of leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relations through dynamic cases, experiential exercises, and personal development sessions. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Historical development of labor unions, changing composition of the labor force. Factors determining wage levels and employment in the firm and market. Analysis of mobility and occupational and regional wage differentials; the power of unions to raise wages; the role of investments in the human agent as a factor in economic growth. (Lec. 3) Pre: ECN 201 or EEC 105, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Examination of the contemporary social, political, cultural, legal and ethical forces that shape the business environment. Consideration of stakeholder relations and corporate social responsibility. (Online)

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (MGT), GWS 346. This course examines intersection of work dynamics and gender that has become critical due to the rapidly changing landscape of business. Addresses the macro and micro effects of gender in the workplace, including the complex reasons for the lack of representation of women in senior leadership positions-within the United States and in the larger global context - 'gendered' communication at work, and career and work-life effectiveness for both women and men. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: MGT (BUS) 341 recommended.

(1 cr.) Exploration of career options. Develop personal and professional goals, and personal job searching tools. (Online) S/U only.

(3 crs.) Introduces the students to the tasks, strategies, and skills of effective leadership. Special emphasis will be on developing vision, dealing with change, ethics, values, and diversity. (Lec. 3) Pre: MGT (BUS) 341 or 341H or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Analysis of complex organizational situations emphasizing managerial problems dealing with structure, coordination, control, and integration. Conceptual skills for organizational analysis, including model and systems approaches. (Lec. 3) Pre: MGT (BUS) 340 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Behavioral science applications to planning systematic organizational design, change and development using theory, concepts, technique, and cases for change agents and managers of change. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: MGT (BUS) 341 or 341H, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Public interest in labor relations and problems involved in collective bargaining. Major adjustments of public and private management to changes in labor policy of federal and state governments, community, and labor unions. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: MGT (BUS) 342. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Case studies, simulation or company analysis used to study strategic theory and practice and problems of functional integration in domestic and global firms. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: ACC (BUS) 202 and FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H and MGT (BUS) 341 or 341H and SCA 255 (355) and MKT (BUS) 265 (365) or 265H (365H) and INE 315 or MGT 345, and senior standing in the College of Business, or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit. (D1)

(3 crs.) Honors Section of BUS 445: Strategic Management. Case studies, simulation or company analysis used to study strategic theory and practice and problems of functional integration in domestic and global firms. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA and ACC (BUS) 202 and FIN (BUS) 220 or 220H and MGT (BUS) 341 or 341H and SCA 255 (355) and MKT (BUS) 265 (365) or 265H (365H) and INE 315 or MGT 345, and senior standing in the College of Business, or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit. (D1)

(3 crs.) Advanced study in topics of special interest to Management. This course will be conducted as a seminar for juniors and seniors. (Seminar) May be repeated once with different topic. Pre: MGT (BUS) 342 and senior standing or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Advanced study in topics of special interest to Management. This course will be conducted as a seminar for juniors and seniors. (Seminar) May be repeated once with different topic. Pre: 3.4 overall gpa and MGT (BUS) 342 and senior standing or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Concepts, models, theories, and legislation related to the employee compensation process. Discussion and skill acquisition in job analysis, job evaluation, wage surveys, and performance appraisal. (Lec. 3) Pre: MGT (BUS) 341 or 341H or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Introduction to complex, culturally diverse, digital business environments. Characteristics of successful 'transnational' corporations, along with international dimensions of business will be developed experientially. (Lec. 3) Not for M.B.A. credit.

(3 crs.) Application of theory and practice to the management and formation of the small business enterprise, use of current literature, cases and projects to enable students to understand and appreciate the operations of small businesses. (Lec. 3) Pre: senior standing in the College of Business, enrollment in COB Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor, enrollment in COE Entrepreneurship minor, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (MGT), LHR 461. Descriptive and predictive statistics for advanced Management students, with a focus on generating insights from data, effectively presenting results in a narrative, and taking evidence-based actions. Excel will be the primary software used. (Lec. 3) Pre: MGT (BUS) 342.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 or 6 crs.) Approved, supervised work experience with participation in management and problem solving related to the student's major field. College of Business internships for 3 credits require approximately 120 hours of field experience and 20 hours of class work. Internships for 6 credits require approximately double this amount of work. May be offered online. (Practicum/Online) Pre: admission into internship program, and permission of instructor. Limited to 6 credits. Not for graduate credit. S/U only.

(2 crs.) Students will complete a semester-long project, integrating their educational experience by solving an interdisciplinary management problem. This course is required of all Interdisciplinary Business Track majors. (Project 2) Pre: MGT 295 and senior standing; for majors only.

(3 crs.) Incorporates the insights gleaned from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and the social sciences of politics, economics, and history in the study of the behavior of organizations and of their principal actors. (Lec. 3) Pre: MBA 502 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Previous knowledge of classical and traditional management thought used to provide concepts, analytical approaches, and skills for understanding how behavioral sciences influence complex organizational systems. (Lec. 3) Pre: MGT (BUS) 605.

(3 crs.) Provides a rigorous analysis of current research questions and research techniques used to address those questions in the management discipline. Recent developments and current issues addressed. (Seminar) Pre: enrollment in Phase II of the Ph.D. program in business administration. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Examination of knowledge production and dissemination systems in management disciplines. Discussion of various paradigms and philosophy of science perspectives. Metascientific and research program issues are examined. (Seminar) Pre: Ph.D. candidate.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) Pre: enrollment in Phase III of the Ph.D. program in business administration. S/U credit. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) An introduction to marketing from a managerial viewpoint. Examines social, economic, technological, legal, ethical, and other environmental factors and their impact on product, price, promotion, and distribution decisions in a worldwide market. (Lec. 3) Pre: Open to students with 24 credits or permission of dean's office. Proficiency test available if course was taken at a non-AACSB program prior to transfer to the University.

(3 crs.) An introduction to marketing from a managerial viewpoint. Examines social, economic, technological, legal, ethical, and other environmental factors and their impact on product, price, promotion, and distribution decisions in a worldwide market. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Open to students with 24 credits or permission of dean's office. Proficiency test available if course was taken at a non-AACSB program prior to transfer to the University.

(3 crs.) A review of the consumer decision-making process and factors that influence consumers, including ethical issues. Implications for cross-cultural marketing are examined. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) A review of the consumer decision-making process and factors that influence consumers, including ethical issues. Implications for cross-cultural marketing are examined. (Lec. 3/Online)

(3 crs.) Describes the nature and scope of marketing research activities. Reviews research designs, sampling, measurement, analysis, and other issues with focus on providing marketing information to management. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI (BUS) 210 or STA 308, BAI (BUS) 211 or BAI 311 and MKT (BUS) 265 or 265H.

(1 cr.) Exploration of career options. Develop personal and professional goals, and personal job searching tools. (Online) S/U only.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed (EEC), ECN, MKT 450. This course provides an introduction to the methods and practice of experimental economics. Students will learn the fundamentals of how to design an experiment and important findings from experiments. (Lec. 3) Pre: EEC 310, ECN 328, MKT 366H, or MKT 367, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) The 'communications mix' is explored in terms of a total promotional program. Characteristics of advertising media, sales promotion, public relations, and publicity are surveyed. (Lec. 3) Pre: MKT 265 (BUS 365) or 265H (365H), junior standing, or permission of instructor. Not for MBA graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Development and management of new and existing products and services from a decision-making perspective. Emphasis on value creation through the development of innovative products and services. (Lec. 3) Pre: MKT 265 (BUS 365) or 265H (365H), junior standing, or permission of instructor. Not for MBA graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Frameworks and quantitative approaches for implementing strategic customer relationship management, customer-based marketing metrics, essential database marketing tools, supplier/customer selection and targeting. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: MKT 265 (BUS 365) or 265H (365H), junior standing, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Focus on understanding how cultural, political, economic, legal and other macro factors affect market strategies. Application of these factors in dealing with planning and organizing for global marketing operations. (Lec. 3) Pre: MKT 265 (BUS 365) or 265H (365H), junior standing, or permission of instructor. Not for MBA graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Selected topics of current interest in marketing. (Lec. 3) Pre: MKT 265 (BUS 365) or 265H (365H) or permission of instructor. Not for M.B.A. graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Summary course focusing on the variety decisions involved in marketing including developing and managing branded goods and services. (Seminar) Pre: MKT 265 (BUS 365 or 365H), and MKT 366 and 367, and either one 400-level MKT course or BAI 476. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Analyze a brand's social media positioning, apply analytical skills to social network data for marketing research, and develop strategies for social media marketing that help meet broad marketing objectives. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: MKT 265 (BUS 365) or 265H (365H), or permission of instructor.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 or 6 crs.) Approved, supervised work experience with participation in management and problem solving related to the student's major field. College of Business internships for 3 credits require approximately 120 hours of field experience and 20 hours of class work. Internships for 6 credits require approximately double this amount of work. May be offered online. (Practicum/Online) Pre: admission into internship program, and permission of instructor. Limited to 6 credits. Not for graduate credit. S/U only.

(3 crs.) Preparation and presentation of papers on selected topics in marketing. (Seminar) Pre: MBA 505 or permission of instructor. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Provides a rigorous analysis of current research questions and research techniques used to address those questions in the marketing discipline. Recent developments and current issues addressed. (Seminar) Pre: enrollment in Phase II of the Ph.D. program in business administration. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) Pre: enrollment in Phase III of the Ph.D. program in business administration. S/U credit. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Operations management problems in global and domestic environments. Operations strategy, service, and manufacturing; forecasting; inventory management; production and material requirements planning; scheduling; just-in-time; and quality management. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: at least 24 credits or permission from instructor.

(3 crs.) Examination of processes in Business environments to lead to improvements in costs, time and customer satisfaction using techniques found in Six Sigma, Lean and other methods. Students complete a team project and are awarded a Lean/Six Sigma Yellow belt upon successful completion. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI (BUS) 210 or STA 308, and SCA (BUS) 255 or ISE 240 or ISE 261G, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Introduces the basic concepts in the design, operation, and control of global transportation and logistics systems. Specifically introducing Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, and Order Management systems. (Lec. 3) Pre: SCA 255 (BUS 355).

(3 crs.) Background for understanding all critical issues in domestic and international transportation. Addresses regulations, key financial indicators, modes, carrier selection, transportation system management and design. (Lec. 3) Pre: SCA 255 (BUS 355).

(1 cr.) Exploration of career options. Develop personal and professional goals, and personal job searching tools. (Online) S/U only.

(3 crs.) Covers the required concepts and project to complete the Six Sigma Green Belt certification. (Lec. 3) Pre: SCA (BUS) 359 including completion of Yellow Belt designation. S/U only. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Students who take this course will obtain knowledge in the following areas of project management: project integration, scope, time management, cost management, project control, human resource management, risk management, quality management, procurement management, communications management, professional responsibility. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI (BUS) 210 or STA 308 or ISE 311 or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Principles of quality management including control charts, process management, and other techniques, with emphasis on the effect of these principles on decision making in various organizations. (Lec. 3) Pre: BAI (BUS) 211 or BAI (BUS) 212 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Examines factors that impact the design and management of global supply chains. Through cases, lectures and research projects, explores and includes topics related to strategy and change management, sourcing, making, delivery, and technology enablement. (Lec. 3) Pre: SCA 255 (BUS 355). Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Examines factors that impact the design and management of global supply chains. Through cases, lectures and research projects, explores and includes topics related to strategy and change management, sourcing, making, delivery, and technology enablement. (Lec. 3, Online) Pre: SCA 255 (BUS 355) and junior standing in a degree granting college. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Strategic and change management practices necessary for planning/modeling/designing demand-driven value networks through the use of contemporary technologies. (Lec. 3) Pre: SCA (BUS) 360 and SCA (BUS) 460.

(3 crs.) Advanced concepts, practical applications and current practices regarding a global supply chain and the related impacts on the design, operation, and control of global warehousing and distribution systems. This class will also address sustainability, resource optimization, and the regulatory practices governing contemporary transportation & logistics. (Lec. 3) Pre: SCA (BUS) 360 or MBA 560.

(3 crs.) Examines the management and technological practices a firm deploys to develop supplier relationships including: plan, source, make, and deliver. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: SCA 255 (BUS 355) and SCA (BUS) 460.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Independent study supervised by college faculty. Seminar meetings concerned with specific business topics. (Independent Study) Pre: must be a student in the College of Business with more than 75 credits and permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 or 6 crs.) Approved, supervised work experience with participation in management and problem solving related to the student's major field. College of Business internships for 3 credits require approximately 120 hours of field experience and 20 hours of class work. Internships for 6 credits require approximately double this amount of work. May be offered online. (Practicum/Online) Pre: admission into internship program, and permission of instructor. Limited to 6 credits. Not for graduate credit. S/U only.

(3 crs.) Provides a rigorous analysis of current research questions and the research techniques used to address those questions in the management science discipline. Recent developments and current issues addressed. (Seminar) Pre: enrollment in Phase II of the Ph.D. program in business administration. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Advanced doctoral level work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) Pre: enrollment in Phase III of the Ph.D. program in business administration. S/U credit. May be repeated.

(3 crs.) The textile/fashion supply chain, from designer to store, through use and disposal, raises issues of sustainability (environmental, economic and ethical). These are examined at the personal and global levels. (Lec. 3) (C2) (GC)

(3 crs.) Honors Section of TMD 103G: Textiles, Fashion, and Sustainability: The textile/fashion supply chain, from designer to store, through use and disposal, raises issues of sustainability (environmental, economic and ethical). These are examined at the personal and global levels. (Lec. 3) Pre: Must have a 3.4 overall GPA or higher to enroll. (C2) (GC)

(3 crs.) The science of color: light and its interaction with objects and color vision. Color explained, mixed, measured, described, and reproduced (paints, dyes, photography, TV). Color in the natural world. (Lec. 3) (A1)

(3 crs.) Honors Section of TMD 113: Color Science. (Lec. 3) Pre: 3.40 overall gpa. (A1)

(3 crs.) Elements and principles of design as applied to designs from a variety of disciplines, including textiles, apparel, and interiors. Overview of historical design movements. Design vocabulary. (Lec. 3/Online) (A4) (B2)

(3 crs.) The primary textile industry: fiber to finished fabric. Textile fibers and their properties; yarns, fabric construction, dyeing, finishing, and printing. (Lec. 3) Pre: TM or TMD majors admitted to the College of Business and credit in CHM 105. Concurrent enrollment in TMD 213.

(1 cr.) Laboratory exercises in fiber identification, fabric analysis and fabric performance testing, dyeing and finishing. (Lab. 2 ) Pre: Students must be admitted to the degree-granting college of BUS as TM or TM majors, and enrolled in TMD 203.

(3 crs.) Analysis of apparel construction and production; current industrial and technological developments. Discussion of sizing and quality standards with emphasis on identification of fabrics, garment styles, findings, and trims. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: TMD 103G.

(3 crs.) Analysis of social, psychological and cultural factors in the creation, maintenance and use of human appearance. Focus on dress and appearance as a communication system from cross-cultural and international perspectives. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Honors Section of TMD 224: Culture, Dress, and Appearance. (Lec. 3) Pre: overall GPA of 3.40 or above.

(4 crs.) Principles of garment production as related to construction, fit, performance, quality, and cost. Construction techniques, sizing, material evaluation and assembly management. Quality analysis and introduction to computer-aided design. (Lec. 2, Lab. 4) Pre: TMD 103G.

(3 crs.) Fundamentals of interior design: color, lighting and design of residential and commercial spaces. (Lec. 3) Pre: ART 101 or 207 or ART 120 or ART 251 or ART 252, TMD 103G and 126.

(3 crs.) A comprehensive study of fashion retailing as an operating system. Examination of the strategies and the organizational structure that support the fashion retail system. (Lec. 3/Online)

(3 crs.) History of contemporary fashion from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Influence of designers, buyers, consumers, and technology on fashion in the marketplace. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: TMD 103G, 126, and sophomore standing. (A4) (B1)

(3 crs.) The primary textile industry: fiber to finished fabric. Textile fibers and their properties; yarns, fabric construction, dyeing, finishing, and printing. (Lec. 3) Pre: TM or TMD majors admitted to the College of Business and credit in CHM 105. TMD 313 must be taken concurrently.

(1 cr.) Laboratory exercises in fiber indentification, fabric analysis and fabric performance testing, dyeing and finishing. (Lab.2 ) Pre: Students must be admitted to the degree-granting college of BUS as TM or TM majors, and concurrent enrollment in TMD 303.

(3 crs.) Understanding the concept 'good design,' from philosophical, cultural and historical viewpoints. Consideration of aesthetics, practicality, creativity, and human needs. Multiple cultural and historical perspectives in critiquing textile and apparel designs. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: TMD126 or ARH120. (A3) (C2) (GC)

(4 crs.) Discovery and development of fundamental techniques specific to apparel and computer-aided design. Coursework focuses on design processes geared towards development, focusing on textile and apparel illustration and technical communication. Development of skills using traditional artists’ media and industry-focused software to emphasize the creative process. Studio experience concentrates on the creative process - both conceptual and practice, and the development of illustrative and presentation techniques. (Lec. 3, Studio 1, Online) Pre: Junior Standing, ART 101 or ART 103 or ART 207, TMD 126, and TMD 222 or 225.

(3 crs.) The theory of fashion merchandising and its application to basic retailing procedures, the responsibility of the buyer, and procedures used to determine consumer demand, merchandise selection, and pricing. (Lec. 3) Pre: TMD 103G and 232.

(3 crs.) A comprehensive study of E-commerce and its influence in the Fashion Industry. (Lec. 3) Pre: TMD 232.

(3 crs.) Application of flat pattern design. Special emphasis on sloper development and pattern drafting. Creative laboratory processes from design to finished product. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 225 or permission of instructor.

(1-3 cr.) Study the apparel and/or interiors markets in domestic or foreign fashion markets during intersession, spring break, or summer. Lectures/tours by designers, manufacturers, and retailers. Travel costs are extra. May be repeated, up to 6 credits, with different destinations. (Practicum) Pre: TMD 126 and permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) Application of flat pattern design using computer-aided design techniques as related to sloper development, sizing, and pattern manipulation. Creative laboratory processes from design to finished product. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 335 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Development and production of textile and apparel designs and patterns using selected computer software packages. Implications for use in the apparel industry. (Lec. 1, Lab 4/Online) Pre: Pre: TMD 126 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Application of draping techniques for apparel pattern making and design. Includes sloper development and draping in fashion fabric. Creative laboratory processes from design to finished product. (Lec. 3, Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 335 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Introduction to hand weaving including on-loom and off-loom techniques. Designing, drafting, warping, and finishing of various types of weaves. Students complete samplers and projects. (Lec. 1, Lab. 4)

(1-4 crs.) Open to qualified juniors and seniors who wish to do advanced work. (Independent Study) Pre: approval of application by instructor and chairperson. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

(1-4 crs.) Open to qualified juniors and seniors who wish to do advanced work. (Independent Study) Pre: approval of application by instructor and chairperson. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

(3 crs.) Principles of cut & sew knit garment design and production. Knit garment design, pattern development and garment construction, including the management of fit, performance, and quality. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 225 and TMD 335 or permission of instructor.

(1 cr.) Exploration of career options in the Fashion and Retail Industry. Develop personal and professional goals, and personal job searching tools. (Online) Pre: junior standing. S/U only.

(1-2 crs.) Recent developments in manufacturing, marketing, and retailing of textile products. Discussion of fashion issues and impact on consumer. Lectures by speakers from business, industry, and government. (Lec. 1-2) Pre: TM or TMD majors admitted to the College of Business with junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor. May be repeated once.

(3 crs.) Analysis of textiles using test methods and standards adopted by government, industry, and buyers to insure consumer satisfaction. Interpretation of test data in relation to consumer expectations and performance claims. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 103G and 303 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Study of chemical and physical interactions of dyes and finishes with textile fiber/fabric systems. Evaluation of application techniques. Detection and evaluation of problems resulting from dyeing and finishing. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 303 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Principles, theories, and recent investigations of the fashion process are presented to develop analytical skills for evaluating consumer behavior, as related to clothing and adornment. Application to contemporary trends. (Lec. 3) Pre: senior or graduate standing.

(3 crs.) Review of major historical styles of furniture and their influence on contemporary furniture design. Materials, styles, and construction of contemporary furniture. In-depth study of upholstery fabrics. (Lec. 3) Pre: TMD 103G, 226.

(3 crs.) Students create design portfolios using traditional media and digital techniques. Development of original ideas in sketches and technical flats. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 327 or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Comprehensive understanding and analysis of fashion retail organization management including financial merchandising management, product development and supply chain management in the fashion industry. Emphasis on implications for retail organization management. (Lec. 3) Pre: TMD 232.

(3 crs.) Study of social, economic, and political issues that affect the development, production, and marketing of textile products. Study of the textile needs of the apparel, home furnishings, industrial, and medical industries. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: TMD 303 and ECN 201 and 202. (D1)

(3 crs.) Understand, apply and evaluate basic as well as advanced knowledge of fashion branding principles. Divided into modules designed to provide students with required knowledge and skills required to progress through the fashion brand building, management and evaluation process. (Lec. 3) Pre: TMD 332 or permission or instructor.

(3 crs.) Development of professional apparel design collections from ideas to digital, written, and oral presentation formats. Incorporation of personal motivation and values with creativity, human diversity, sustainability, and innovation in apparel design. Trend and target market/customer analysis used to guide digital collections of garment designs through research in fabrication, color, garment categories, and seasons. (Lec. 2, Lab 1) Pre: TMD 327 and TMD 335, 345, 355, or 365. TMD 424 is suggested but not required. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Chronological study of textiles, emphasizing socioeconomic, religious, and political influences. Contribution of designers, inventors, trade groups, and industrialists. (Lec. 3) Pre: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Study of western dress from earliest civilizations to early 20th century and factors that affect design, production and use; material culture analysis of a pre-20th century garment or accessory. (Lec. 3) Pre: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Emphasis on understanding and applying the principles of fashion retailing communication. Evaluation and application of effective promotional activities such as visual merchandising and fashion shows to trade and retail levels of fashion merchandising. (Lec. 3) Pre: TMD 126, 232 and 332 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (BAI), TMD 458. Preparation and presentation of papers on selected topics. (Seminar) Not for M.B.A. credit.

(1-6 crs.) Structured internship in textiles, apparel, or interior design supervised by a faculty advisor. Juniors and seniors work in business, industry, or other agencies under supervision of qualified personnel. (Minimum of 45 hours per semester per credit) May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Pre: completion of 60 credits, minimum GPA of 2.50, and permission of instructor and chairperson. Not for graduate credit.

(1-6 crs.) Structured internship in textiles, apparel, or interior design supervised by a faculty advisor. Juniors and seniors work in business, industry, or other agencies under supervision of qualified personnel. (Minimum of 45 hours per semester per credit) May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Pre: completion of 60 credits, minimum GPA of 2.50, and permission of instructor and chairperson. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Overview of ethical principles and challenges, theory development, scientific inquiry, introduction to techniques and research approaches used within the context of textiles and clothing. (Seminar) Pre: graduate standing or seniors with the permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Applies and evaluates research methodology appropriate for the study of textiles, dress, and related topics. Both methods of inquiry, qualitative and quantitative are discussed to provide students applied skills and knowledge of research design, data collection, data analyses and interpretation within the textiles and clothing discipline. (Lec. 3) Pre: TMD 511 or instructor's permission.

(3 crs.) Study of composition and function of surfactants and additives in laundry detergents for home, industrial, and institutional applications; effect of fabric, water, and soil on cleaning; evaluation of laundry products. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: graduate standing, TMD 303 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. In alternate years.

(3 crs.) Survey of methods used to analyze, clean, repair, store, and exhibit historic textiles and apparel. Laboratory experience in conservation practices. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: a textile science course and historic textiles or costume course, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Seminar in social, psychological, and cultural aspects of dress. Symbolic interaction and other dress-relevant theories concerning individual motivation and group interaction. (Seminar) Pre: TMD 224 or permission of instructor.

(1 cr.) Application of aqueous and solvent cleaning treatments used by textile conservators on historic and ethnographic textiles and apparel. (Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 518 and concurrent enrollment in 513, or permission of instructor. In alternate years

(1-4 crs.) Supervised internship designed to introduce students to the professional requirements of their intended field. Students work under supervision of qualified personnel. Minimum of sixty internship hours per credit. (Practicum) Pre: TMD graduate standing; completion of a minimum of twelve credits in 400 or 500 level courses; approval of advisor and graduate director. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credits.

(3 crs.) Study of the principles and function of fashion retailing, and current changes and issues in fashion retailing. (Lec. 3) Pre: Graduate student standing or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Study of repair and stabilization practices used by textile conservators; evaluation of materials and techniques for treating damaged objects. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 518, experience in textile conservation, or permission of instructor. In alternate years.

(3 crs.) Supervised independent study in specific areas of textiles and clothing. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of chairperson. May be repeated once.

(3 crs.) Study of how light, temperature, humidity, and stress affect textiles and apparel; review of exhibition and storage techniques and materials; preparation of an exhibition for the Textile Gallery. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: TMD 518, experience in textile conservation and exhibition, or permission of instructor. In alternate years.

(1-3 crs.) Supervised independent studies on specific textile conservation projects or research. (Independent Study) Pre: TMD 518 or experience in textile conservation, and permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

(3 crs.) Advanced study in a particular area of textile science, fashion merchandising, textile and apparel marketing, historic or cultural aspects of dress, or textile conservation. May be repeated with different topics. (Lec. 3) Pre: TMD graduate standing or permission of instructor

(1-6 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) S/U credit.