Course List

Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Business Administration

BUAD 142 A

Title: Personal Finance

Instructor: Mr. Walter S. Kearns, Jr.
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1

Catalog Description: This course develops a comprehensive understanding of everyday financial matters such as banking, credit, home finances, planning, investing, and taxes. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 142 B

Title: Personal Finance

Instructor: Ms. Arnica W. Mulder
Block: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1

Catalog Description: This course develops a comprehensive understanding of everyday financial matters such as banking, credit, home finances, planning, investing, and taxes. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 210 A

Title: Entrepreneurship

Instructor: Mr. Gregory R. Shaff
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 215

Catalog Description: A survey of issues involved in starting and owninga small business including forms of ownership,acquisition of financing, marketing and operationsconcepts, culminating in the preparation of a simplified business plan. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 211 A

Title: Introduc to Global Management

Instructor: Mr. Michael Hutkin
Block: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the organizational, legal, economic, human and cultural aspects of conducting and managing business internationally. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 215 A

Title: Accounting Principles I

Instructor: Mr. Gregory R. Shaff
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of accounting and to the development of a broad understanding and use of accounting information. PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 215 B

Title: Accounting Principles I

Instructor: Ms. Norma H. Clifton, CPA
Block: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of accounting and to the development of a broad understanding and use of accounting information. PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 215 C

Title: Accounting Principles I

Instructor: Mr. Gregory R. Shaff
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD215A BUAD215A

Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of accounting and to the development of a broad understanding and use of accounting information. PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 215 D

Title: Accounting Principles I

Instructor: Prof Michelle B. Hagadorn, CPA
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of accounting and to the development of a broad understanding and use of accounting information. PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 215 E

Title: Accounting Principles I

Instructor: Mrs. Michelle A. Crook
Block: E1
Time: M/W 5:45PM-7:15PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of accounting and to the development of a broad understanding and use of accounting information. PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 215 F

Title: Accounting Principles I

Instructor: Ms. Norma H. Clifton, CPA
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of accounting and to the development of a broad understanding and use of accounting information. PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 225 A

Title: Accounting Principles II

Instructor: Mrs. Sharon C. Gibbs
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 215

Catalog Description: Continuation of broad understanding of how accounting principles, accounting practices, and financial data assist decision makers. Topics include corporations, analysis of accounting information, and managerial accounting, including cost accounting, planning, and control. PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 225 B

Title: Accounting Principles II

Instructor: Mrs. Sharon C. Gibbs
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 215 BUAD225A

BUAD 227 A

Title: Business Law

Instructor: Mr. Bayard Harris
Block: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introductory survey of the basic transactional legal principles needed in business, including a summary of the judicial system, legal organizations, contracts, torts, administrative regulation, property rights, selected articles of the Uniform Commercial Code, creditors rights, bankruptcy, and employment laws. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 227 B

Title: Business Law

Instructor: Mr. Bayard Harris
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1

BUAD 233 A

Title: Marketing Management

Instructor: Dr. Elisabeth Gilster Velazquez
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 215 & Econ 121 or Econ 122 or permission

Catalog Description: Principles, practices, and basic theoretical concepts in the field of marketing. Special attention will be given to sustainable business activities. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 233 B

Title: Marketing Management

Instructor: Dr. Elisabeth Gilster Velazquez
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 215 & Econ 121 or Econ 122 or permission BUAD233A

Catalog Description: Principles, practices, and basic theoretical concepts in the field of marketing. Special attention will be given to sustainable business activities. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 233 C

Title: Marketing Management

Instructor: Dr. Pamela S. Galluch
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 127
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 215 & Econ 121 or Econ 122 or permission

Catalog Description: Principles, practices, and basic theoretical concepts in the field of marketing. Special attention will be given to sustainable business activities. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 242 E

Title: Investments

Instructor: Mr. Walter S. Kearns, Jr.
Block: E3
Time: T/TH 4:30PM-6:00PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 225 and ECON 121 and 122, or permission

Catalog Description: An introduction to security analysis, principles, and problems of investments for individuals and firms; management of the securities by risk and purpose of investors. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 248 B

Title: Quantitative Methods

Instructor: Mr. Michael Hutkin
Block: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1
Comments: MATH 111, STAT 101 or INQ 240 & BUAD 215

Catalog Description: The use of quantitative techniques in decision making for business management. Substantial PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 248 C

Title: Quantitative Methods

Instructor: Mr. Michael Hutkin
Block: E3
Time: T/TH 4:30PM-6:00PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1
Comments: MATH 111, STAT 101 or INQ 240 & BUAD 215 BUAD248B

Catalog Description: The use of quantitative techniques in decision making for business management. Substantial PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 254 A

Title: Organizational Behavior & Mgmt

Instructor: Dr. Julie Lyon
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 311
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introductory examination of theoretical principles and practical applications related to managing and leading individuals and groups in the work setting. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 254 B

Title: Organizational Behavior & Mgmt

Instructor: Dr. Julie Lyon
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD254A BUAD254A

BUAD 254 C

Title: Organizational Behavior & Mgmt

Instructor: Dr. C. Michael Smith
Block: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1

BUAD 258 A

Title: Information Systems

Instructor: Dr. Ali A. Nazemi
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 022
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 215, MATH 111 or permission

Catalog Description: This course explores the fundamental concepts of information systems in modern organizations. The course provides intensive preparation in the most useful applications of computers in business. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 258 B

Title: Information Systems

Instructor: Dr. Pamela S. Galluch
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 022
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 215, MATH 111 or permission

BUAD 264 A

Title: Foundations of Leadership

Instructor: Dr. Ali A. Nazemi
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 127
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 254 OR PSYC 250

Catalog Description: A broad theoretical and practical overview of leadership concepts and principles. Topics will include, but are not limited to traits of effective leaders, ethics, team development, leadership theory, strategic leadership and conflict resolution. Students will be required to develop and present an original community-based leadership project proposal. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 315 A

Title: Intermediate Accounting I

Instructor: Mrs. Sharon C. Gibbs
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 225

Catalog Description: This course examines the political environment and conceptual foundations, basic mechanics, and fundamental topics of financial reporting. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 322 A

Title: Student-Managed Fund

Instructor: Dr. Larry A. Lynch
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1/2
Comments: ECON 122 and BUAD 225

Catalog Description: The participants in this class will manage a portion of the Colleges general endowment fund by actively managing a portfolio under the supervision of a faculty member. The fund will be continuously managed, with the course portion being offered each (and every) semester. Students earn 1/2 unit per semester. A maximum of two units can be earned toward graduation with only one unit counting toward the Finance Concentration. Offered on a pass-fail basis. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 333 A

Title: Global Marketing

Instructor: Dr. Elisabeth Gilster Velazquez
Block: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 131
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 233

Catalog Description: This course introduces the students to political, cultural, and economic factors influencing the global marketing of goods and services. The students will learn about development of international products, pricing strategies, promotion techniques, and channels of distribution. Lecture/Case Study: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 335 A

Title: Cost Accounting

Instructor: Prof Michelle B. Hagadorn, CPA
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 024
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 225 and 258

Catalog Description: The measurement of product cost arising from material procurement and use, employment of labor services, and overhead factors in job order and process settings. Budgeting, standard costs, and other tools for planning and control. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 342 A

Title: Corporate Finance

Instructor: Dr. Larry A. Lynch
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: See catalog

Catalog Description: The principles of asset management, financial structure, and types of securities and their characteristics. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 342 B

Title: Corporate Finance

Instructor: Dr. Larry A. Lynch
Block: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: See catalog

Catalog Description: The principles of asset management, financial structure, and types of securities and their characteristics. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 345 A

Title: Income Taxation

Instructor: Ms. Norma H. Clifton, CPA
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 215 or permission

Catalog Description: Examination of the present federal tax law and development of the accounting principles and procedures involved in the preparation of tax returns. PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 348 A

Title: Production & Operations Mgmt

Instructor: Dr. Christina D. McCart/Mr. Michael Hutkin
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1
Comments: MATH 111, STAT 101or INQ 240 & BUAD 215 declared BUAD major or permisison.

Catalog Description: Basic principles and problems of organizing andoperating business facilities including functions,process, responsibilities, and techniques.Substantial computer applications. Lecture: 3hrs/wk.

BUAD 348 C

Title: Production & Operations Mgmt

Instructor: Dr. Christina D. McCart
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1
Comments: MATH 111, STAT 101or INQ 240 & BUAD 215 declared BUAD major or permisison.

BUAD 354 A

Title: Human Resource Management

Instructor: Mr. Bayard Harris
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 254 or permission

Catalog Description: The principles of employee selection, job design, performance appraisal, compensation, training and development, career management, safety and health, and labor relations. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 363 A

Title: Promotion Management

Instructor: Dr. Pamela S. Galluch
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 133
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 343 or permission

Catalog Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and problems faced in the area of promotion management. Students will gain understanding and practice in the development of an advertising campaign; the use of ales promotion tools; and issues in regulation, ethics, and cultural impact of those activities. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

BUAD 405 A

Title: Independent Study & Research

Instructor: Dr. Julie Lyon
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Permission

Catalog Description: A program of intensive study in Business Administration carried out under the direction of a member of the Departmental staff. (Enrollment with the approval of the Department.)

BUAD 406 A

Title: Independent Study & Research

Instructor: Mrs. Michelle A. Crook
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission

BUAD 406 B

Title: Independent Study & Research

Instructor: Dr. Larry A. Lynch
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission

BUAD 406 C

Title: Independent Study & Research

Instructor: Prof Michelle B. Hagadorn, CPA
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission

BUAD 406 D

Title: Independent Study & Research

Instructor: Dr. Elisabeth Gilster Velazquez
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission

BUAD 416 A

Title: Internship

Instructor: Mr. Gregory R. Shaff
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 258 and permission