Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedFall Term 2013FA - Business Administration
BUAD 142 A
Title: Personal Finance
Instructor: Mr. Jack L. WhiteBlock: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room:
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: Mrs. Patricia Smith EgglestonBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
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 211 A
Title: Introduc to Global Management
Instructor: Mr. Michael HutkinBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
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:
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. Arnica W. MulderBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
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:
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: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room:
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: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
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 G
Title: Accounting Principles I
Instructor: Ms. Arnica W. MulderBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
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:
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. GibbsBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room:
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. Raymond F. LevenBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
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. Steve A. Baker, Esq.Block: E6
Time: W 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room:
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: Dr. Elisabeth Gilster VelazquezBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
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: Dr. Elisabeth Gilster VelazquezBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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 E
Title: Investments
Instructor: Dr. C. Michael SmithBlock: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room:
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:
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:
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 C
Title: Quantitative Methods
Instructor: Dr. Christina D. McCartBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
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: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
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: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room:
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 E
Title: Organizational Behavior & Mgmt
Instructor: Dr. C. Michael SmithBlock: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room:
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. Pamela S. GalluchBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
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:
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 274 E
Title: Human Resource Management
Instructor: StaffBlock: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: The principles of employee selection, job design,performance appraisal, compensation, training anddevelopment, career management, safety and healthand labor relations.
BUAD 315 A
Title: Intermediate Accounting I
Instructor: Mrs. Sharon C. GibbsBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
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:
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: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
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:
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: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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: Mr. Richard A. BondBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
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: Mr. Richard A. BondBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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 343 A
Title: Buyer Behavior
Instructor: Dr. Elisabeth Gilster VelazquezBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 233.
Catalog Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the theories related to buyer behavior. Students will learn how to apply these theories in marketing and retailing contexts. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
BUAD 345 A
Title: Income Taxation
Instructor: Ms. Norma H. Clifton, CPABlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
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:
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 B
Title: Production & Operations Mgmt
Instructor: Dr. Christina D. McCartBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
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 363 A
Title: Promotion Management
Instructor: Ms. Ivy KutluBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
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 368 A
Title: Decision Sup & Intelligent Sys
Instructor: Dr. Ali A. NazemiBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 258 & Inq 240.
Catalog Description: A comprehensive study of managerial decisionmaking and the use of such tools as Data BaseManagement, Decision Support, and IntelligentSystems in solving business and managementproblems. This course will serve as an electivewithin the Business Administration major and as arequirement in the Business Information Systemsconcentration. (1)
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: Ms. Ivy KutluBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
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 464 A
Title: Advanced Leadership
Instructor: Mr. Jack L. WhiteBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Buad 264 & either Buad 364 or Buad 374.
Catalog Description: An advanced analysis of leadership topics including an applied experience in leadership practice. A special emphasis will be placed on the ethics of leadership. Students enrolled in this course will be required to propose and execute an actual community oriented project within the timeframe of the semester. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
BUAD 499 A
Title: Business Policy
Instructor: Dr. W. Kevin BakerBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
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:
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:
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:
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.
