Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Business Administration
BUAD 142 A
Title: Personal Finance
Instructor: Mr. Jack L. WhiteBlock: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room: WEST 125
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: Mr. Richard A. BondBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 319
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. ShaffBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 228
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 HutkinBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
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. ShaffBlock: 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: Mrs. Sharon C. GibbsBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
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 C
Title: Accounting Principles I
Instructor: Mr. Gregory R. ShaffBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
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 D
Title: Accounting Principles I
Instructor: Ms. Arnica W. MulderBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
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 E
Title: Accounting Principles I
Instructor: Ms. Arnica W. MulderBlock: 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: Mrs. Patricia Smith EgglestonBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 117
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. GibbsBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 117
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 227 A
Title: Business Law
Instructor: Mr. Thomas A. SchulzBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: LUCS 107
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. Thomas A. SchulzBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LUCS 107
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 233 A
Title: Marketing Management
Instructor: Ms. Ivy KutluBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 024
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 215 & either Econ 120 or 121.
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: Ms. Ivy KutluBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 325
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 215 & either Econ 120 or 121.
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 A
Title: Investments
Instructor: Dr. C. Michael SmithBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 225 & Econ 121 & 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 A
Title: Quantitative Methods
Instructor: Mr. Michael HutkinBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1
Catalog Description: The use of quantitative techniques in decision making for business management. Substantial PC applications are utilized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
BUAD 248 B
Title: Quantitative Methods
Instructor: Mr. Michael HutkinBlock: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1
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 LyonBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 117
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. C. Michael SmithBlock: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room: WEST 228
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 258 A
Title: Information Systems
Instructor: Dr. Ali A. NazemiBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 131
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 215 & either 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. Ali A. NazemiBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 131
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 215 & either 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 260 A
Title: Sp Top: Business Success
Instructor: Mr. Jack L. WhiteBlock:
Time: M/W 12:30PM-2:00PM
Room: WEST 022
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Selected topics involving problems and controversies of a social and political nature. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
BUAD 315 A
Title: Intermediate Accounting I
Instructor: Mrs. Sharon C. GibbsBlock: 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. LynchBlock: 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 328 A
Title: App Devpmt in Business
Instructor: Dr. Pamela S. GalluchBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 131
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 258.
Catalog Description: A comprehensive overview of computer applicationsdevelopment in business using applicationprogramming and application development tools.This course will serve as an elective within theBusiness Administration major and as a requirementin the Business Information Systems concentration.(1)
BUAD 333 A
Title: Global Marketing
Instructor: Ms. Ivy KutluBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 325
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: Ms. Arnica W. MulderBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 225 and Buad 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: Prof Michelle B. Hagadorn, CPABlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: Econ 121 & 122, Buad 225 & 258; declared BUAD major or perm.
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: Prof Michelle B. Hagadorn, CPABlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: Econ 121 & 122, Buad 225 & 258; declared BUAD major or perm.
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: Mrs. Patricia Smith EgglestonBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 311
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. McCartBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1
Comments: Math 111, Stat 101 or Inq 240, Buad 215; declared BUAD major or permission.
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. McCartBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1
Comments: Math 111, Stat 101 or Inq 240, Buad 215; declared BUAD major or permission.
Catalog Description: Basic principles and problems of organizing andoperating business facilities including functions,process, responsibilities, and techniques.Substantial computer applications. Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
BUAD 354 A
Title: Human Resource Management
Instructor: Jennifer K. PittmanBlock: E4
Time: T/TH 6:15PM-7:45PM
Room: WEST 216
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: Mr. Bruce MantheBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Catalog Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview ofthe principles and problems faced in the area ofpromotion management. Students will gainunderstanding and practice in the development ofan advertising campaign; the use of salespromotiontools; and issues in regulation, ethics, andcultural impact of those activities. Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
BUAD 416 A
Title: Internship
Instructor: Dr. Pamela S. GalluchBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 258 and permission of the Dept.
Catalog Description: Work experience in private or public sector, utilizing analytical tools, and including a student project.
BUAD 433 A
Title: Marketing Research
Instructor: Dr. Ali A. NazemiBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 115
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 233 & Buad 258, Stat 101 or Inq 240.
Catalog Description: A course providing students with the skills needed to define a research situation, construct the research model, collect and analyze data, generate and test the response or solution, and integrate the steps into a coherent project. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
BUAD 499 A
Title: Business Policy
Instructor: Dr. W. Kevin BakerBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 227, 233, 248, 254, 342, 348 and Sr major status.
Catalog Description: The capstone course of the BusinessAdministration curriculum. The students will useStrategic Management as the framework tointegrate and apply the knowledge acquired fromall the coursework in the Business Administrationmajor. The course utilizes lecture, readings,case methodology, simulations, and a majorproject of starting a business entity. Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Lab 3 hrs/wk.
BUAD 499 B
Title: Business Policy
Instructor: Dr. W. Kevin BakerBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 227, 233, 248, 254, 342, 348 and Sr major status.
Catalog Description: The capstone course of the BusinessAdministration curriculum. The students will useStrategic Management as the framework tointegrate and apply the knowledge acquired fromall the coursework in the Business Administrationmajor. The course utilizes lecture, readings,case methodology, simulations, and a majorproject of starting a business entity. Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Lab 3 hrs/wk.
BUAD 499 E1
Title: Business Policy
Instructor: Dr. W. Kevin BakerBlock: E3
Time: T/TH 4:30PM-6:00PM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 227, 233, 248, 254, 342, 348 and Sr major status.
Catalog Description: The capstone course of the BusinessAdministration curriculum. The students will useStrategic Management as the framework tointegrate and apply the knowledge acquired fromall the coursework in the Business Administrationmajor. The course utilizes lecture, readings,case methodology, simulations, and a majorproject of starting a business entity. Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Lab 3 hrs/wk.
BUAD 499 E2
Title: Business Policy
Instructor: Dr. C. Michael SmithBlock: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: BUAD 227, 233, 248, 254, 342, 348 and Sr major status.
Catalog Description: The capstone course of the BusinessAdministration curriculum. The students will useStrategic Management as the framework tointegrate and apply the knowledge acquired fromall the coursework in the Business Administrationmajor. The course utilizes lecture, readings,case methodology, simulations, and a majorproject of starting a business entity. Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Lab 3 hrs/wk.
BUAD 499L 1
Title: Business Policy Lab
Instructor: Dr. W. Kevin BakerBlock: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room: WEST 210
Comments: BUAD 227, 233, 248, 254, 342, 348 & senior major status.
Catalog Description: The capstone course of the BusinessAdministration curriculum. The students will useStrategic Management as the framework tointegrate and apply the knowledge acquired fromall the coursework in the Business Administrationmajor. The course utilizes lecture, readings,case methodology, simulations, and a majorproject of starting a business entity. Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Lab 3 hrs/wk.
