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BUS 445. Portfolio Management
3 credits
The goal of this course is to expand on the principles and theories discussed in prior Finance courses. The course will specifically use fundamental security analysis combined with modern portfolio theory so the student gains an understanding of how to fairly price assets and form a portfolio based on specific objectives and risk levels. Major topics to be discussed include a review of basic Finance principles, portfolio construction, portfolio management, portfolio protection, and emerging topics in the area of portfolio management. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to analyze individual debt and equity instruments, make decisions regarding the allocation of assets and the formation of a portfolio and make decisions concerning investment advice. Students will construct a portfolio as a requirement for this course. Prerequisites: BUS 306, BUS 307, MAT 215 or BUS 216. Spring
BUS 446. Derivatives: Options and Futures
3 credits
This course examines the risks and uses of listed options and futures contracts. The topics to be discussed in this course include: principles of options, basic option strategies, advanced option strategies, option pricing, futures markets, and uses of commodity and financial futures. Emphasis will be placed on using options and futures for hedging and speculating by both institutional and individual investors and traders. Prerequisites: BUS 306 and BUS 307. Fall
BUS 447. Sports Facility Management
3 credits
An overview of the fundamentals associated with managing facilities and the events conducted within those facilities. Examined topics include the facility planning process and the specifics associated with facility development, management, and maintenance. Spring
BUS 448. Sports Law and Ethics
3 credits
An overview of the legal system in specific relation to sports law. Examined topics include contract and tort law in sports and the manner in which sports managers recognize and address legal liability and exposure within the sport workplace. Additionally, a review of the ethical issues confronting sports managers is presented. Prerequisite: BUS 318. Fall
BUS 466. Accounting Internship Program
1-6 credits
A program in which qualified accounting majors and public accounting majors intern with a local business or governmental unit on a part-time basis for a semester. The student will combine his or her academic knowledge with on-the-job experience. Pass-fail grade. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Consent of the instructor. Maximum total credit permitted is 6 hours.
BUS 467. Small Business Management Internship Program
6 credits
A program in which small business management majors intern with a local firm for a semester. The student will draw upon his/her academic knowledge to aid the local enterprise in its overall operation. Pass-fail grade. Prerequisites: Small Business Management majors only, senior standing and consent of the instructor.
BUS 468. Business Internship Program
1-6 credits
A program in which qualified Accounting, Public Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and Sports Management majors as well as candidates for the Associate degree in Business Administration, intern with a business or governmental unit. The student will use this experience to supplement his or her academic program. Passfail grade. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Consent of the instructor. Maximum total credit permitted is 6 hours. Note: Students enrolled in the two-year Associate of Science in Business Administration Program are limited to a maximum total of three credits.