This is an introduction to the basic accounting model and the framework for developing financial statements. The major focus is on the study of generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to the measurement of income and the presentation of a firm's financial position.

(Normally offered each semester.)

An examination of the microeconomic theories, problems, and policies of the U.S. economy. Topics include the theory of the firm, market structures, and current economic issues such as income distribution, antitrust policy, poverty, the farm problem, and international trade.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 053 Macroeconomic Principles strongly recommended.

(Normally offered each semester.)

Students examine the role of marketing in society with an introduction to the fundamentals of strategic marketing planning and the development of the marketing mix. Topics include buyer behavior, market segmentation, distribution, pricing policies, communication strategies, and product development.

(Normally offered each semester.)

This course is taught from the leader's decision-making perspective with an emphasis on the marketing manager's role in the development and analysis of goal-oriented marketing strategies. Students explore how marketing decisions impact the overall development including market research, promotion, pricing, distribution, and competitive strategies.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

Application of behavioral science theories, concepts, methods, and research findings to the understanding and prediction of consumer behavior as the basis for decision making by marketing managers. Designed to provide additional insight into sociological, psychological, and environmental factors affecting the consumer decision process and their importance to marketing strategies.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

This course provides an investigation of the opportunities and challenges facing American companies seeking to expand their markets across international boundaries. Analysis includes a study of international marketing barriers, cultural patterns, adapting the product line to international markets, selecting of channels of distribution, pricing strategies, and international communication strategies.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

Focuses on developing the appropriate mix of promotional tools used in marketing communications, including advertising, sales promotions, public relations, sponsorship, point of purchase, and personal selling. Examines the relationship of promotional strategies to the communication process. Students develop an integrated marketing communications plan for an area business.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

A study of the development of types of media including books, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and film. The interaction of these media and their impact on society and the individual are included.

(Normally offered each semester.)

This course provides a practical application of creative strategy, process, and execution. The overall goal is to help students design effective advertisements and commercials in a variety of media including print, television, radio, direct mail, outdoor, and web-based. Students will learn to produce ads for local, regional, national, and international markets.

(Normally offered each semester.)

A study of theories and practices of persuasion within a variety of communication contexts. Students will be expected to apply these concepts to out-of-class persuasive situations.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and COMM 130 Communication Theory or permission of the instructor.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

A study of the nature of public relations, the persons involved, its relationship to public opinion, and the channels of communication that are used.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and COMM 155 Mass Media or permission of the instructor.

(Normally offered each semester.)

This broad-based course overviews the history and criticism of advertising, as well as the fundamental aspects of targeting, positioning, media selection, and creative strategy. The culminating project involves working with a client to develop a full advertising campaign.

(Normally offered each semester.)

Study and practice of various print-media production skills including typography, layout design, and printing techniques. Students will learn several pagination and design computer programs.