College of Business

Fundamental topics in microeconomic theory. Topics include utility maximization and consumer demand, profit maximization and the theory of the firm, and labor and capital markets. Recommended: AREC 312 and MTH 252

Explores the leading methods for evaluating the impact of public programs and policies, specifically focusing on causal inference and empirical applications. Methods covered include randomized experiments as well as techniques to estimate impacts using observational data sources common in health, education and development settings. Prerequisite: ECON 524 with C- or better or PPOL 522 with C- or better Available via Ecampus

The development, implementation and management of information technology applications will be addressed. Topics will address the development and application of technology to support linkages within the organization and outside the organization. Projects will be assigned to illustrate the topics. Available via Ecampus

Investigates the five major financial markets: common stock, bond, derivatives, mortgage, and currency. The course examines the agents in each of these markets, the rules of trading, and the rationale of the agents participating in the different markets. Recommended: (BA 340 or FIN 340 or FIN 340H) with a minimum grade of C-

International monetary environment; foreign exchange risk management; source and availability of funds to finance trade and multinational operations; taxation planning and control; international portfolio diversification; international banking; capital budgeting; political risk evaluation of performance. Prerequisite: BA 540 with B- or better Recommended: FIN 341 and FIN 342 and (FIN 440 or FIN 442 or FIN 443 or FIN 444 or FIN 499)