COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Dan Collins, Dean

Business Building, Room 173

(254) 968-9350

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the College of Business Administration (COBA) is to provide an innovative, creative, and relevant education in business disciplines to a diverse group of students. We accomplish this mission by creating an educational environment conducive to the fullest development of an individual’s learning and scholarly potential. As a community of scholars, we are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to society.

Programs

The College of Business Administration offers a baccalaureate program leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with majors in accounting, computer information systems, finance, management, marketing, administrative systems, and interdisciplinary business. The College works with departments across the University in developing support fields for the interdisciplinary business degree. It cooperates with the College of Education and Fine Arts in offering a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in business with teacher certification. The College also offers a BS degree in computer information systems for specialists not seeking a business degree, a BS degree in management for those desiring a stronger concentration in the field, and a BS degree in economics. BS degrees are also available in accounting and finance. The COBA academic program is organized into the following departments:

Department of Business Systems

Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems

The Small Business Development Center is operated by the College with a special service mission to businesses and communities within the University's service area.

Accreditation

Tarleton State University, through its College of Business Administration, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs for offering the following degree programs:

1. at the graduate level, for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree;

2. at the undergraduate level, for Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Management; and for all Bachelor of Business Administration degrees.

General Requirements of the BBA/BS

Please consult the section on Undergraduate Degree Requirements on pp. 44-49 for specific details about requirements for various degrees.

Common Business Core

The following common body of courses (or their equivalents) is required of all majors seeking the BBA degree.

Economics 2013, 2023

Accounting 2033, 2043

Computer Information Systems 4093 or Accounting 3103

Finance 3013

General Business 3113, 4323, 4333, 4593

General Business 4443 or Finance 4013 or Economics 4013

Management 3013

Marketing 3143

MATH 1073 or equivalent will be used to satisfy the University core mathematics requirement. MATH 1113 or equivalent is required as the second mathematics course for the BBA.

Certification for Business Teaching

The College of Business Administration cooperates with the College of Education and Fine Arts by offering business courses for the academic specialization requirements for certification of secondary-education business teachers. The Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems offers three options for the Bachelor of Science degree in business with a secondary teaching certificate.

Transfer Policy

Community/junior college students who plan to transfer to the College of Business Administration at Tarleton are advised to take those courses recommended for the freshman/sophomore years as outlined in this section. The appropriate departmental office within COBA should be consulted to resolve questions of course transferability. Upper-division 3000/4000-level courses taught by the COBA should not be taken at a community/junior college.

Credit for business courses taken at another college or university or at a community or junior college and transferred to Tarleton to be applied to a BBA or BS degree in business will be awarded on the following bases:

1. Business courses that are equivalent to a 1000- or 2000-level course at Tarleton will be accepted if the course content is considered by COBA to be similar, with a grade of C or better and no other restrictions.

2. Business courses that are equivalent to a 3000- or 4000-level course at Tarleton will be accepted as satisfying Tarleton advanced credit only if they were taken for advanced credit. Under special circumstances some students may be allowed to petition for credit upper-division (3000-level and above) courses in the Business Core requirements by successfully completing a validating examination through either the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or a departmental examination; however, any such testing requires prior approval of the appropriate Department Head and the Dean of the College of Business Administration. If permission is granted for credit by examination, such credit must be completed before taking any classes for which the course to be validated is a prerequisite. Validation must be accomplished during the first semester of enrollment at Tarleton.

3. Business courses that are advanced (3000- or 4000-level) at Tarleton, but are transferred in as lower-level courses, will be accepted for transfer as lower-level electives with no validation exam, provided that the course grade was at least a C.

4. The maximum hours that may be transferred from a community or junior college with validation and applied to a specific major in business (accounting, finance, CIS, management, marketing, or office administration) is limited to 9 hours. Under no circumstances may more than 68 semester hours be accepted on transfer from a two-year institution to be counted toward a degree.

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE

TYPICAL CURRICULA FOR BBA/BS DEGREES

Freshman Year	Sem. Hrs.	Sophomore Year	Sem. Hrs.

ENGL 1113, 1123	6	ENGL 2303 + (soph)	6
MATH 1073, 1113	6	ACC 2033, 2043	6
visual and performing arts	3	POLS 2013, 2023	6
lab science	8	HIST 2013, 2023	6
CIS 1033 or 1043	3	ECO 2013, 2023	6
HLTH 1013	3

Department of Business Systems

Dr. Steve A. Steed, Head

Business Building, Room 159

(254) 968-9047

Professors: Brocato, Chilton, Collier, Collins, J. Russell, Steed

Associate Professors: Anderson, Cullers, Jafri, Liu, Sundarrajan

Assistant Professors: Beaty, Jones, Pittman, Smith, Wade

Instructors: Cadle, Cude, Hargrave, B. Russell

The Department of Business Systems offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, and Finance. The department also offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, with or without certification. Graduate concentrations in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, and Finance are offered through the College of Business Administration’s MBA program.

CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Courses Required for BBA or BS in Accounting

ACC 3013, 3023, 3033, 3043, 3053, 4013, 4033, 4043, 4053, 4853 30

from ACC 4063, 4093, 4143 3

ECO 2013,² 2023, ACC 2033 9

MATH 1113, ENGL 2303 6

^{2 If this course is counted toward university core curriculum requirements,
student must take an additional three hours of electives.}

CIS 1033; ACC 3103 or CIS 4093 6

FIN 3013, G B 4323, 4333, 4593 12

MGMT 3013, MKTG 3143 6

G B 4443 or FIN 4013 or ECO 4013 3

electives 6

150 Hour CPA Certification Requirements

For those students preparing to become certified public accountants, the Public Accountancy Act of 1991 requires that applicants must have completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree and not fewer than 150 semester credit hours of recognized courses. Courses included in the BBA or BS degree program in Accounting are accepted toward this requirement. To complete the remainder of the 150 semester hours, students may complete the MBA program as described in the graduate section of the catalog. However, if a student does not desire to complete the MBA degree, the following program of study is recommended. In addition, a departmental accounting advisor will discuss individualized study programs with each student.

Post-Baccalaureate Professional Accounting Program

To Meet State 150-Hour Requirement

In addition to completing requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, students should complete the following courses.

Choose one of the following for graduate credit¹

ACC 4063 Federal Tax Accounting - Advanced (Spring)

ACC 4143 Auditing - Evidence (Spring)

Take

CIS 5153 Development of Information Systems Applications

FIN 5053 Case Studies in Corporate Finance

FIN 5073 Financial Management I

MKTG 5093 Marketing Strategy

Choose one of the following

G B 5443 International Business Policy and Strategy

G B 5873 Small Business Consulting

MGMT 5013 Organizational Behavior

MGMT 5053 Analytical Methods for Management Decisions

COMS 5403 Organizational and Administrative Communication

1 Must apply to the College of Graduate Studies prior to taking a graduate class. Undergraduate and graduate credit will not be given for the same course.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences: 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Courses Required for BS in Computer Information Systems

CIS 1033, 1043, 2023, 2123, 3053, 3133, 3303, 3513,

3893, 4013, 4433, 4443, 4853 39

CIS 3993 or 4053 3

CIS electives (6 hours advanced) 9

MATH 1093, 1113, or higher 3

ACC 2033, 2043, 3013 9

MGMT 3013 3

G B 3113 or MATH 3003 3

G B 3123 3

ENGL 2303 3

electives 6

CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BBA in Computer Information Systems

CIS 1043, 2023, 2123, 3133, 3513, 3893, 4013, 4853 24

CIS advanced electives 6

One of the following pairs:

(1) CIS 4433, 4443

(2) CIS 4053, 4153

(3) CIS 3303, 3403

(4) CIS 2013, 3213

(5) CIS 3463, 3473 6

G B 3113 or MATH 3003 3

ECO 2013,² 2023 6

MATH 1093 or 1113 or higher 3

ACC 2033, 2043 6

CIS 1033 and CIS 4093 or ACC 3103 6

FIN 3013 3

G B 4323 and 4333 6

G B 4443 or FIN 4013 or ECO 4013 3

G B 4593, MGMT 3013, MKTG 3143 9

ENGL 2303 3

^{2 This course may be counted toward core requirement for social and behavioral
sciences.}
Teacher Certification

The Department of Business Systems offers one public school teacher certification plan for CIS: Secondary Teaching (Plan II) Certification in CIS (24 hours) (Second field only). Please contact the Department of Business Systems for more information.

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN ECONOMICS

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BS in Economics

ECO 2013,² 2023 6

ECO 3013, 3023, 3033, 4013 12

advanced ECO 6

ENGL or COMS or MGMT 4023 or G B 3123 3

MATH 1113 3

MATH 3003 or G B 3113 or A EC 3173 3

CIS 1033 or above 3

^{2 Cannot be counted toward core curriculum requirement in social and behavioral
sciences.}

Additional Courses Required for Support Areas

For BS in Economics without certification

ACC 2033, 2043 6

minor: approved courses 18

electives (9 hours advanced) 21

For BS in Economics - International Economics

GEOG 1033, HIST 1023³ 6

ACC 2033, 2043 6

SPAN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023⁴ 14

FIN 3013, 4013 6

MKTG 3143, 4543 6

G B 4443 3

from POLS 3083, 4053, 4153, HIST 4113 6

^{3 A student who counts these courses for university core curriculum requirements
must complete additional hours of electives.
^{4 Other foreign languages may be substituted as available. All four courses must
be in a single language}}

For BS in Economics - With Certification

EDU 3303, 3353, 4303, 4353, 4906 18

PSY 3033, RDG 3513 6

second teaching field (approved courses) 24

CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN FINANCE

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Courses Required for BBA or BS in Finance

FIN 3013, 3023, 3033, 3043, 4013, 4023, 4033, 4043, 4053, 4083 30

ECO 2013,² 2023, 3033, ACC 2033, 2043, 3023, 3033 21

MATH 1113, ENGL 2303 6

G B 3113 or MATH 3003, G B 4323, 4333, 4593 12

MGMT 3013, MKTG 3143 6

electives 6

^{2 If this course is counted toward university core curriculum requirements,
student must complete an additional three hours of electives.}

ACCOUNTING (ACC) Undergraduate Courses

2033. Introduction to Financial Accounting. (3-0) An introduction to financial accounting concepts and their application in the accounting process for business organizations. Includes financial statement preparation and analysis and communication of financial information. No previous knowledge of accounting required. Lab fee $2 (F,Sp,Sm)

2043. Introduction to Managerial Accounting. (3-0) An introduction to the use of accounting information as an aid to management decision making. Includes budgeting, the control process, the classification of costs, and financial modeling. Prerequisite: ACC 2033. Lab fee $2. (F,Sp,Sm)

3013. Microcomputer Applications in Accounting and Finance. (3-1) Theory and application of microcomputer technology in the practice of accounting and finance. Emphasis on the utilization of basic spreadsheet and general ledger software. Intended to stimulate creative initiative in performing accounting tasks and to develop the basic skills necessary to efficiently and effectively utilize the microcomputer. Credit for both CIS 3013 and ACC 3013 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: ACC 2033. Lab fee $15. (F,Sp)

3023. Cost Accounting. (3-0) An introductory cost course, emphasizing the accounting for material, labor, and manufacturing expenses in both job order and process cost systems. Special attention to distribution of service department cost and costing of byproducts and joint products. Prerequisite: ACC 2043. (F)

3033. Intermediate Accounting I. (3-0) The environment of accounting, development of standards, basic theory, financial statements, worksheets, and the application of generally accepted accounting principles for the business enterprise with emphasis on corporations. Prerequisite: ACC 2043 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5. (F,Sp)

3043. Intermediate Accounting II. (3-0) A continuation of Intermediate I with continued emphasis on generally accepted accounting principles as applied to the business enterprise. Prerequisite: ACC 3033 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5. (F,Sp)

3053. Governmental and Institutional Accounting. (3-0) Budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting principles and practices for governmental and other not-for-profit entities. Prerequisites: ACC 3033 or approval of department head.

3083. Managerial Accounting. (3-0) A study of the uses of accounting information by management. Accounting procedures and reports essential to management are emphasized, as are cost analysis, cost control, budgeting, and controllership. Prerequisite: ACC 2043 or department head approval. Course cannot be counted as part of a degree program for an accounting major. (F,Sp,Sm)

3103. Accounting Information Systems. (3-0) Specific study of design and implementation of complex accounting information systems. An understanding of the traditional accounting model and its relationship to each type of accounting information system will be emphasized, including accounts receivable, inventory control, cost accounting, operational budgeting, and capital budgeting. Key elements of a well-designed management control system are included. Prerequisite: ACC 2043. Lab fee $15. (Sp)

3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval.

4013. Financial Accounting. (3-0) A study of financial statement analysis and accounting topics related to financial statement presentation and disclosure. Prerequisite: ACC 3043 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5. (F)

4033. Advanced Accounting Principles. (3-0) Special phases of partnership accounting, joint ventures, consignments, installment sales, statement of affairs and accounting for insolvent concerns, and business combinations. Prerequisite: ACC 4013 or concurrent registration. Lab, $5. (Sp)

4043. Auditing--Professional Responsibilities. (3-0) Introduction to auditing and professional responsibilities of auditors and other members of the accounting profession. Topics include legal and ethical responsibilities of accountants, professional auditing standards, and reports on the results of auditing engagements. Prerequisite: ACC 3043 or concurrent registration. (F)

4053. Federal Tax Accounting. (3-0) The present income tax law and regulations; income tax legislation, treasury and court decisions, departmental rulings; income tax problems and returns, social security, and self-employment taxes. Prerequisites: ACC 2043 and junior classification. Credit for both ACC 4053 and FIN 4053 will not be awarded. (F)

4063. Federal Tax Accounting--Advanced. (3-0) Current income tax law and tax accounting procedures. Preparation of income tax returns of partnerships and corporations. Prerequisite: ACC 4053 or approval of department head. Credit for both ACC 4063 and FIN 4063 will not be awarded. (Sp)

4093. Financial Control. (3-0) The role and development of accounting and other information for use in planning, control, decision making, and performance evaluation. Application of appropriate quantitative and statistical methods. Prerequisite: 12 hours ACC. (Sp)

4143. Auditing--Evidence. (3-0) Procedures used by auditors to gather and evaluate information. Topics include evaluation of internal control, compliance testing, substantive testing, and statistical sampling. Prerequisite: ACC 4043.

4853. Senior Seminar. (3-0) A seminar designed to provide professional-level enrichment activities for accounting majors in their senior year. Includes participation in professional organizations, study of the various segments of the accounting profession, current events research, presentations, applications of current technology, and interviewing and resume preparation. Prerequisites: 24 hours of ACC courses and senior standing.

4903. Topics in Accounting. (3-0) Deals with selected accounting topics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A directed study of selected problems in accounting. May be repeated with approval of department head. Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head. (F,Sp)

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) Undergraduate Courses

1033. Elementary Computer Concepts and Applications. (3-2) An overview of elementary computer concepts and applications, including popular productivity software. Students will acquire basic skills in the use of personal computers and software applicable to the management of information and delivery of services in a wide variety of fields, including business, industry, education, and the humanities. Required for CIS majors, minors. Lab fee $15. (F,Sp,Sm)

1043. Introduction to Computer Information Systems and Programming. (3-2) Introduction to the computer information systems environment, including hardware and software theory, information processing applications, and the analysis and design of computerized solutions to information systems problems. Includes a significant amount of practice in programming business processing logic on personal computers. Required for CIS majors, minors. Recommended for students who will take additional CIS courses. Prerequisite: MATH 1073 or concurrent enrollment. Lab fee $15. (F,Sp,Sm)

2013. Visual BASIC Application Development. (3-2) An introduction to event-driven, visual application development using the Visual BASIC application development package. Structured programming using subprograms will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CIS 1043 or equivalent programming background. Lab fee $15.

2023. Programming Logic and Development. (3-2) Introduction to theory and practice of program design, development, and structure. Particular emphasis on typical business programming logical processes. A variety of design and documentation methodologies will be considered, including flow charts, structure diagrams, and other processing specification tools. The course will be centered primarily on problem-solving practice using the tools and techniques learned. Prerequisite: CIS 1043 or equivalent programming introduction. Concurrent enrollment in CIS 2123 highly recommended. Lab fee $15. (F,Sp)

2123. Introduction to COBOL Programming. (3-2) A first course in the COBOL programming language. Covers the basic structure of COBOL, all standard features, data representation, procedures, and simple I/O. Students will analyze and program several representative business-oriented problems. Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in CIS 2023. Lab fee $15. (F, Sp)

3013. Microcomputer Applications in Accounting and Finance. (3-1) Theory and application of microcomputer technology in the practice of accounting. Emphasis on the utilization of basic spreadsheet and general ledger software. Intended to stimulate creative initiative in performing accounting tasks and to develop the basic skills necessary to efficiently and effectively utilize the microcomputer. Credit for both CIS 3013 and ACC 3013 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: ACC 2033. Lab fee $15. (F,Sp,Sm)

3043. Topics in Computer Information Systems. (3-2) A study of selected topics in computer information systems including programming languages, programming techniques, job control languages, or packaged programs. Normally only one major topic will be considered per offering. May be repeated once for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite: 6 hours CIS programming courses or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

3053. Operating Systems Theory and Practice. (3-2) Principles of computer operating systems, related software, and job control languages. Covers important features of IBM mainframe operating systems and JCL. Also includes personal computer operating systems. Prerequisite: CIS 2123 or programming on IBM mainframe. Lab fee $15. (Sp, Sm)

3133. Advanced COBOL Programming. (3-2) A study of advanced COBOL programming techniques, including multi-file and indexed file processing, advanced table handling, and interactive programming, as applied to complex business programming problems. Prerequisite: CIS 2123. Lab fee $15. (F,Sp)

3213. PASCAL/Delphi Application Development. (3-2) A comprehensive study of rapid object-oriented application development using the PASCAL programming language and Delphi tools to create Windows applications. Prerequisites: 6 hours CIS programming courses or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

3303. ‘C’ Programming. (3-2) An introduction to structured ‘C’ programming using microcomputers. Covers syntax, operators, functions, standard input/output, arrays, pointers, and structures in ‘C’. Prerequisite: CIS 3133 or CIS 3443 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

3403. ‘C++’ Programming. (3-2) An introduction to the ‘C++’ programming language using microcomputers. Covers basic syntax, objects, classes, encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism, and object oriented design. Prerequisite: CIS 3303 or approval of department head. Course fee $15.

3443. Computer Applications in Analysis. (3-2) Introduction to FORTRAN computer language, solutions to specific and general polynomial equations, iteration techniques, evaluation and approximation of limits, approximate integration, series, differential equations, error analysis, linear systems, or other selected numerical solution techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 2094 (or concurrent enrollment in 2094) or permission of department head. Lab fee $15.

3453. Topics in PC Software & Applications. (2-4) A study of selected personal computer applications and software packages. Students will explore the operation and usefulness of commonly-available personal computing software solutions. Prerequisite: Introductory background in use of personal computers and software. Lab fee $15.

3463. Personal Computer Technology. (2-4) A study of the technology and hardware operation of microcomputers, their peripherals, and operating system software. Also considered are hardware configuration and selection, installation and test procedures, and routine maintenance. Prerequisite: CIS 1033 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

3473. Data Communications for Business. (3-2) A study of technical concepts, terminology, hardware, network protocols, and managerial issues in computer communications. Topics will include alternatives available in hardware, software and transmission facilities, design integration, selection, and implementation of communication solutions. Prerequisite: CIS 1043, junior standing or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

3513. Data Structures & Data Management Techniques. (3-2) Theory and applications of commonly used computer data structures, files, file organization and access methods, data bases, and other storage and retrieval methods. Prerequisite: 9 hours of programming of which 3 hours are advanced. Lab fee $15. (F, Sp)

3893. Information Systems Development. (3-2) A project-oriented study of the systematic analysis, design and implementation of software systems. Includes structured approaches to traditional systems development, introduction to computer aided systems engineering (CASE), standards, documentation, project management and communication skills. Prerequisite: CIS 3133 or concurrent enrollment. Lab fee $15. (F,Sp)

4013. Database Theory and Practice. (3-2) Database concepts and structures. File and data management principles underlying database construction. Fundamental types of database models, with emphasis on relational databases as well as on major nonrelational forms. Practice in analysis, design, development, and optimization of working database applications on a variety of problems. Small and large system databases will be considered. Prerequisite: CIS 3133 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15. (Sp)

4053. Management Issues for Computer Information Systems. (3-2) Study of administration, planning, and control of computer projects, personnel, and installation from theoretical and practical perspectives. Prerequisite: CIS major, junior or senior standing, or approval of department head. Lab fee $15. (F, Sp)

4093. Decision Support Methods. (3-3) Using computer-based decision, analysis, planning, and presentation methods in the context of management strategy and policy problem solving. Application of software tools such as databases, spreadsheets, statistical graphics, and presentation programs for extracting, organizing and presenting information in support of management decision making. This course develops skills to be employed in MGMT 4093. Prerequisites: CIS 1033 or 1043, ACC 2043, MGMT 3013, FIN 3013, MKTG 3143, G B 3113. Lab fee $15. (F, Sp)

4153. Interactive and Applied Multimedia. (3-2) An exploration of multimedia tools and their relationship to various disciplines of study. A review of the principles of multimedia and the effective uses of multimedia will be conducted. The production and design of multimedia systems will culminate the course of study. Prerequisite: CIS 1033 or equivalent and junior standing.

4433. Computer Aided Systems Engineering. (3-3) First course in the study of business process and data modeling techniques and methods. Includes comprehensive use of state-of-the-art I-CASE software tools for planning, analysis, design, and construction of complete and executable business systems. Emphasis is on both conceptual and practical use of prototyping and information engineering. Designs of Windows-based, interactive applications for business. construction and testing of load modules emphasizing the ‘full life cycle’ environment. Prerequisites: CIS 3133, 3513, 3893, and 4013 (or concurrent enrollment in 3513 and 4013) and senior standing. Lab fee $15. (F, Sp)

4443. Advanced C.A.S.E. (3-3) The second course in the planning, analysis, design, and construction of complete and executable business systems using state-of-the-art I-CASE software tools. Emphasis is placed on client-server, Windows-based development. Students gain exposure in the use of Web-enabled design and development. Great emphasis is placed on team participation, interviewing for data collection, and presentation skills for project proposal. Prerequisite: CIS 4433. Lab fee $15.

4843. Internship in Computer Information Systems. (1-8) This course is designed to provide the student with actual work experience as a programmer/programmer analyst. The student will have the opportunity to apply the principles, concepts, and skills learned during the first three years of collegiate training. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Acceptance to CIS Co-op program. (F,Sp,Sm)

4853. Senior Seminar. (3-3) A practicum aimed at professional-level enrichment activities for CIS majors in their senior year. Activities will include participation in professional organizations, current events research and presentations, job market analysis, interviewing and resume preparation, preparation and sitting for professional certification exam. This course should be taken in the Fall or Spring semester prior to the semester of graduation. Prerequisite: 24 hours of CIS courses and senior standing. Lab fee $15. (F,Sp)

4863. Computing Problem or Field Project. (Credit variable). Selected individual topics in business on technical computer applications, practicum, field project, or other suitable computer studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

ECONOMICS (ECO) Undergraduate Courses

1013. Introduction to Economics. (3-0) In this course students are encouraged to use their common sense to understand economic principles and applications. Topics include scarcity, markets, economic goals, government policy, and international trade. This course is designed for students majoring in fields other than business or economics and for students who need a basic review prior to taking ECO 2013 or 2023. Course cannot be counted toward a degree in economics. (F,Sp)

2013. Principles of Economics: Macro. (3-0) This course focuses on the aggregate or overall economy. Topics include the description and measurement of economic aggregates; the basic theories of output, employment and prices; the monetary economy and the role of government. (F,Sp,Sm)

2023. Principles of Economics: Micro. (3-0) The major emphasis of this course is on the understanding of markets. Topics include an in-depth study of supply and demand, cost theory, economic resource markets, international trade, and the determination of foreign exchange rates. Prerequisite: ECO 2013 or instructor's approval. (F,Sp,Sm)

2053. Consumer Economics. (3-0) Designed to make the student an intelligent consumer of goods and services in the current economy. Major topics addressed are role of consumer in our economy, influences on consumer spending, fraud, use of consumer’s monies, and consumer legislation. Credit for both H S 2053 and ECO 2053 will not be awarded. (Sm1)

3013. Intermediate Macroeconomics. (3-0) This course extends the study of the aggregate economy introduced in Economics 2013 with emphasis on theory. Topics include the Classical and Keynesian systems, general equilibrium theories, economic growth, and public policy in a global setting. Prerequisite: ECO 2013. (F)

3023. Intermediate Microeconomics. (3-0) This course represents a more advanced study of microeconomic theory than is possible in Economics 2023. Topics include consumer behavior, production and cost theory, market structure, and factor markets. Prerequisite: ECO 2023. (F, Sp)

3033. Money and Banking. (3-0) A study of the structure and functions of financial markets and financial intermediaries; the behavior and pattern of interest rates; the basic concepts of commercial bank management; the nature of money and the role of the Federal Reserve in its creation; the basic structure of the economy and the impact of monetary actions on this structure. Prerequisite: ECO 2013. (F, Sm)

3043. Environmental Economics. (3-0) The study of the economics of the natural environment. Economic tools and issues such as social cost, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, property rights, and state and federal environmental policies will be examined with emphasis on problems associated with water pollution, waste disposal, and society’s burden of social costs. Prerequisite: 6 hours ECO or approval of department head.

3053. Economics of Financial Markets. (3-0) A study of the aggregate financial system and capital markets and the impact these have on financial intermediaries. Topics to be covered are: flow of funds analysis, interest rate theory, role of financial intermediaries, and management of financial assets. Credit for both FIN 3043 and ECO 3053 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: FIN 3013, ECO 3033. (Sp)

3063. Political Economy. (3-0) A study of the historical, philosophical, and theoretical relationships between the state and the economy. Credit for both POLS 3063 and ECO 3063 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: 6 hours of ECO and 6 hours of POLS or instructor’s approval.

4013. International Economics. (3-0) An introduction to international economic theory and policy, the foundations of modern trade theory and its extensions, welfare effects of tariffs and non-tariff barriers, commercial policies of the United States, trade policies of developing countries, multinationals, balance of payments, and foreign exchange markets. Credit for both ECO 4013 and A EC 4023 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.

4023. Economic Development of the United States. (3-0) A survey of the economic development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Credit for both ECO 4023 and HIST 4023 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and 2023 and 6 hours HIST.

4213. Economic Development of Rural Areas. (3-0) Economic problems of rural areas in the United States. Review of fundamental causes of economic decline in rural areas. Application of economic principles and theory to problems of rural areas. Evaluation of current methods and public programs for economic development. Application of analytical methods to development problems. Credit for ECO 4213 and A EC 4213 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: A EC 2053 or ECO 2023.

4853. Economics Seminar. (Credit variable) Content varies according to departmental needs, current/pertinent topics. Comprehensive reading is required. Conference and written reports are required of the reading assignments. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, 12 hours of ECO or approval of department head. May be taken more than once for credit.

4863. Problems. (Credit variable) Independent reading, research and discussion. Entry into this course will be arranged with the Economics counselor.

FINANCE (FIN) Undergraduate Courses

1013. Personal Finance. (3-0) A survey of individual and family problems, includes financial planning, budgeting, use of credit, home ownership, savings, investment, and tax problems. (F,Sp)

3013. Principles of Financial Management. (3-0) An analysis of financial decision-making at the corporate level with emphasis on the maximization of stockholder wealth. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, the valuation of stocks and bonds, cost of capital, capital budgeting, dividend policy, leverage and capital structure, methods of firm valuation, working capital management, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy. Prerequisites: ACC 2043 and ECO 2013. (F,Sp,Sm)

3023. Financial Intermediaries. (3-0) A study of the internal operations of financial intermediaries with major emphasis on organization, source and allocation of funds, supervision, and regulation. Prerequisites: FIN 3013, ECO 3033. (Sp)

3033. Intermediate Financial Management. (3-0) An analysis at the intermediate level of those factors which affect the ability of the business corporation to maximize firm value and shareholder wealth. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, securities valuation, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, the use of leverage, working capital management, and bankruptcy/reorganization. Prerequisites: FIN 3013, G B 3113, and ACC 3033. (F)

3043. Economics of Financial Markets. (3-0) A study of the aggregate financial system and capital markets and the impact these have on financial intermediaries. Topics to be covered are: flow of funds analysis, interest rate theory, role of financial intermediaries, and management of financial assets. Credit for both FIN 3043 and ECO 3053 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: FIN 3013, ECO 3033. (Sp)

4013. International Financial Management. (3-0) Issues and questions which concern financial management of international corporations. Analysis of the financing of investment abroad and the management of assets in differing financial environments. The foreign investments decision, cost of capital and financial structure for multinational decision making, management of foreign subsidiary working capital, and financial control of multinational operations. Prerequisite: FIN 3013 or approval of department head. (F)

4023. Real Estate Finance. (3-0) A study of monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity acts, community reinvestment act, and state housing agency. Prerequisite: G B 4053 or permission of department head. (F)

4033. Case Studies in Corporate Finance. (3-0) This capstone course is intended to expose students to unstructured situations dealing with a variety of corporate finance problems. Selected cases will be assigned for outside-the-classroom analysis and preparation. Students will be required to present their cases in class and to explain and defend their decisions using conventional methods of corporate financial analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 3033. (Sp)

4043. Investments. (3-0) The development of investment policy; the character of investment risk; a comparison of investment media; description and analysis of security markets and their operations. Prerequisite: ACC 2043, FIN 3013. (Sp)

4053. Federal Tax Accounting. (3-0) The present income tax law and regulations; income tax legislation, treasury and court decisions, departmental ruling; income tax problems and returns, social security and self employment taxes. Prerequisite: ACC 2043 and junior classification. Credit for both ACC 4053 and FIN 4053 will not be awarded. (F)

4063. Federal Tax Accounting--Advanced. (3-0) Current income tax law and tax accounting procedures. Preparation of income tax returns of partnerships and corporations. Prerequisite: FIN 4053 or approval of department head. Credit for both ACC 4063 and FIN 4063 will not be awarded. (Sp)

4083. Principles of Insurance. (3-0). A survey course focusing on the theory and practice of private insurance and its economic and social significance. Major types of insurance are examined: life, health, automotive, homeowners, and liability. Various forms of risk management, characteristics of insurance contracts, government regulatory characteristics, and institutional structures are studied. Prerequisite: FIN 3013 or permission of department head. (Sp)

4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A directed study of selected problems in finance. May be repeated with approval department head. Prerequisite: Senior classification and approval of the department head. (F,Sp)

Department of Management, Marketing, and

Administrative Systems

Dr. Ruby Barker, Head

Business Building, Room 130

(254) 968-9098

Professors: Barker, Chandler

Associate Professors: Hazen, Kirkland

Assistant Professors: Bolin, Boykin, Deviney, Dudley,

Freed, J. Petronis, R. Petronis, Warnock, Wason

Instructor: Smith

The Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems offers eight degrees. The Department offers a BBA in Management, a BBA in Human Resources Management, and a BS in Management. The Department also offers a BBA in Marketing, a BBA in Interdisciplinary Business, and a BBA in Administrative Systems. The Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Systems leads to teacher certification with three options: Business Secretarial, Business Administration, and Business Composite. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Business Occupations is available through the Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems.

These degree programs have a dual emphasis: a broad-based education in the foundation disciplines of the liberal arts and the sciences and a focused development of business knowledge. Each major has a set of required courses, as well as electives that students may choose to enrich their own particular major. Moreover, the general business courses are designed to support the various business curricula. All departmental programs are designed to prepare students professionally and for entrance into graduate school. Those interested in the MBA program should consult the graduate section of this catalog.

CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

IN MANAGEMENT

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BBA in Management

MGMT 3013, 3023, 3043, 4073 12

from MGMT 4213 or 4223 3

from MGMT 3033, 3253, 4013, 4123, or 3 hours directed MGMT elective 9

G B 1033, 4323, 4333, 4443, 4593 15

from COMS 3043, 4043, 4063 3

advanced ECO, advanced ACC, or advanced FIN 3

MATH 1113 or MATH 3003 or G B 3113 3

ACC 2033, 2043, FIN 3013 9

CIS 1033 or higher and CIS 4093 or ACC 3103 6

MKTG 3143, ECO 2013,² 2023 9

from ENGL 2303, G B 3123, MGMT 4023, or COMS 3

PSY 1013² 3

elective 3

^{2 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum requirements
must take an additional 3 hours of electives.}
CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Courses Required for BBA in Human Resources Management

MGMT 3013, 3023, 4033, 4043,4053,4073 18

from MGMT 3033, 3253, 4013, 4063, 4853 9

G B 1033, 4323, 4333, 4443, 4593 15

from COMS 3043, 4043, 4063, PSY 4103 6

MATH 1113 or MATH 3003 or G B 3113 3

ACC 2033, 2043, FIN 3013 9

CIS 1033 or higher and CIS 4093 or ACC 3103 6

MKTG 3143, ECO 2013,¹ 2023 9

from ENGL 2303, G B 3123, MGMT 4023 or COMS 3

PSY 1013² 3

^{2 A student who counts this course toward the university core curriculum
requirements must complete 3 hours of electives.}
CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN MANAGEMENT

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Courses Required for BS in Management

MGMT 3013, 3023, 3043, 4213, 4223 15

from MGMT 3033, 3253, 4013, 3 hours MGMT elective 9

G B 1033, 4323, 4333, 4443, 4593 15

MATH 1113 or 3003 or G B 3113 3

PSY 1013² 3

ACC 2033, 2043, FIN 3013 9

CIS 1033 or higher and CIS 4093 or ACC 3103 6

MKTG 3143, ECO 2013,² 2023 9

from ENGL 2303, G B 3123, MGMT 4023, COMS elective 3

electives³ 9

^{2 If these courses are counted toward university core curriculum, student must
complete additional hours of electives.}
3 Students are encouraged to declare a minor in consultation with their academic advisors.

CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

IN MARKETING

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Courses Required for BBA in Marketing

MKTG 3143, 3163, 4153, 4163 12

from MKTG 3153, 3173, 3183, 4543, 4843, 4853, 4863 12

G B 1033, 4323, 4333, 4443, 4593 15

MATH 1113 or MATH 3003 or G B 3113 3

ACC 2033, 2043, FIN 3013 9

CIS 1033 or higher and CIS 4093 or ACC 3103 6

MGMT 3013, ECO 2013, 2023 9

ENGL 2303 or COMS 3123 3

SOC 2013,² PSY 1013² 6

electives³ 6

^{2 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum requirements
must complete an additional 3 hours of electives.
^{3 Students are encouraged to declare a minor field.}}
CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

IN INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & Behavioral Sciences: 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Courses Required for BBA in Interdisciplinary Business

support area (at least 12 hours advanced)² 24

G B 1033, 4323, 4333, 4443, 4593 15

MATH 1113 or MATH 3003 or G B 3113 3

ACC 2033, 2043, FIN 3013 9

CIS 1033 or higher and CIS 4093 or ACC 3103 6

MKTG 3143, ECO 2013,³ 2023 9

from ENGL 2303, G B 3123, MGMT 4023, COMS 3123 3

MGMT 3013, 3023 6

electives 6

^{2 Students must complete 24 hours in a support area. Courses in
the support area or areas must be selected through collaboration with the heads of the
departments involved. Support areas include but are not limited to Small
Business/Entrepreneurship, Real Estate/Insurance, International Business, Financial
Institution Management, Manufacturing Management, Residential Management, Restaurant
Management, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Housing and Interiors, Public
Relations, and Technical Communications.
^{3 A student who counts this course toward university core
curriculum requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives.}}
CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE

IN BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about
Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.}

Courses Required for BAAS - Business Occupations

Occupational specialization:

approved technical training, approved work experience 36

G B 4323, 4333, 4593, 4443 12

ECO 2013,² 2023, ACC 2033, 2043 12

CIS 4093 or ACC 3103 3

FIN 3013, MGMT 3013, MKTG 3143 9

approved advanced electives 9

MATH 1113 or 3003 or G B 3113 3

from ENGL 2303, G B 3123, MGMT 4023, or COMS 3

^{2 This course may count toward university core curriculum requirements.}

CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

IN ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.}

Courses Required for BBA in Administrative Systems

ADMS 1053, 1063, 3153, 3163, 4133, 4143 18

advanced ADMS electives 6

G B 1033, 4323, 4333, 4443, 4593 15

MATH 1113 or MATH 3003 or GB 3113 3

ACC 2033, 2043, FIN 3013 9

CIS 1033 or higher and CIS 4093 or ACC 3103 6

MKTG 3143, ECO 2013,² 2023, MGMT 3013, 3023 15

from ENGL 2303, G B 3123, MGMT 4023, COMS 3123 3

electives³ 6

^{1 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum requirements
must complete an additional 3 hours of electives.
^{2 Students are encouraged to declare a minor field.}}
CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013,² A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1013, 1023, 1033, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

^{1 See pp. 46 - 47 for additional information about Tarleton’s core
curriculum requirements.
^{2 See your academic adviser for assistance in selecting specific courses to
satisfy these core curriculum requirements.}}

Courses Required for BS in Administrative Systems

EDU 3303, 3353, 4303, 4353, 4906 18

RDG 3513, PSY 3033 6

CIS 1033 3

soph ENGL 3

ADMS 3193, ACC 2033 6

Additional Courses Required for Support Areas

For Option III Certification - Business Composite

ADMS 1053, 1063, 3153, 3163, 3183, 4133, 4143 21

FIN 1013, G B 1033, 3123, 4323, MGMT 3013 15

CIS 1043, 4093 6

approved electives 3

For Option II Certification - Business Secretarial

ADMS 1053, 1063, 3153, 3163, 3183, 4133, 4143 21

second teaching field 12

second teaching field, advanced 12

CIS 1043, CIS 4093 6

For Option II Certification - Business Administration

FIN 1013, G B 1033, 3123, 4323, 4443, MGMT 3013 18

second teaching field 12

second teaching field, advanced 12

approved electives 3

MANAGEMENT (MGMT) Undergraduate Courses

3013. Principles of Management. (3-0) A study of the basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling resources to accomplish organizational goals. The systems concept of management and role of the manager in each level of the organization are emphasized. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

3023. Personnel/Human Resources Management. (3-0) Fundamental functions of human resources management; relationship between personnel management and organizations' emerging role of personnel administration in development of strategic policy for organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT 3013. (F,Sp,Sm)

3033. Supervisory Management. (3-0) Investigates the role, function, and responsibilities of the supervisor in modern organizations through study of sociological and psychological theories in human relations. The primary emphasis is on development of supervisory skills in communications, motivation, discipline, morale, and grievances as they arise in superior-subordinate relationships. Prerequisite: MGMT 3013 or approval of department head. (Sp,Sm)

3043. Small Business Management. (3-0) Oriented toward planning for and managing a small business, starting a business, and buying a business franchise. May include computer simulation and consultation for actual small business. Prerequisites: MGMT 3013, ACC 2043, MKTG 3143 or department head approval. (F,Sm)

3253. Advanced Leadership Applications (3-0) Advanced studies of contemporary leadership issues: the history of leadership; leadership theories; leadership ethics and values; group dynamics; organizational behavior; methods of effective team building; community activism; the politics of gender, race, disability, and age; the dynamic of power; and the aspect of professional networking. Course will include in depth study of above mentioned topics, as well as extensive discussion and research of related leadership issues. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Leadership Certification Program (Phase I - III) or approval of department head.

4013. Human Relations in Management. (3-0) A study of problems arising from the association of people in work environments. The course examines theories of social and behavioral sciences and will emphasize research and analysis of problems involving the role of contributions of people in the business environment. Prerequisite: MGMT 3013. (F,SmI)

4023. Creating Productive Relationships. (3-0) A practical and theoretical course dealing with behavior. Emphasis will be on identifying and classifying behavior in order to better understand behavior and to develop strategies for effectively managing interpersonal relationships. Exercises and role playing are used to illustrate major points. Materials fee required.

4033. Wage and Salary Administration. (3-0) Wage and salary administration in public and private organizations; determinants of general wage and salary levels and structures; total compensation systems, interrelationship among employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, perceived equitable payments, employee satisfaction. Prerequisite: MGMT 3023. (F)

4043. Recruitment, Selection and Placement. (3-0) Recruitment and selection of human resources for organizations; optimal utilization of human resources within organizations; use of tests and other techniques in human resource management. Prerequisite: MGMT 3023. (Sp)

4053. Human Resource Development. (3-0) Practical and theoretical approaches to training and development of employees in an organization. Topics include organization, role and scope, training and development functions, philosophies, strategies, need analysis, development of program content, methods, materials and techniques, and evaluation and control of the training and development function. Prerequisite: MGMT 3023. (F)

4063. Employee and Labor Relations. (3-0) Collective bargaining, labor market fundamentals, unionism, and related issues of labor economics. (Sp)

4073. Business Ethics. (3-0) An analysis and examination of significant contemporary ethical issues and problems existing throughout the professional business arena. Emphasis will be upon the manager's social and environmental responsibilities to employees, customers, and the public. (F,Sm)

4123. Entrepreneurship. (3-0) Addresses the process of generating ideas for new business, writing comprehensive business plans. Emphasis on information sources, industry analysis. Prerequisite: Senior classification in a business discipline or permission of instructor. (Sp)

4213. Productions and Operations Management. (3-0) Topics covered include: industrial organization, scientific management, planning and control, building locations and layouts, wage rates, corporation relationships, and research. Prerequisites: MGMT 3013, FIN 3013, G B 3113. (Sp)

4223. Management Science. (3-0) Applications and use of quantitative techniques of decision making with emphasis on management needs. Relation of techniques to computer-generated solutions. Prerequisites: CIS 1043, G B 3113, and 6 hours of MATH; or instructor's permission. (F)

4843. Internship. (1-8) Preapproved and supervised work experience in a manage-ment related position with a public or private business organization. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior classification and approval of department head.

4853. Seminar in Management (3-0) Deals with current issues in management. Readings are required from current management publications and other related periodicals. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisites: 15 hours in MGMT and approval of department head.

4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A directed study of selected problems in management. May be repeated with department head approval. Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

MARKETING (MKTG) Undergraduate Courses

3143. Marketing. (3-0) Examination of the principles and concepts of marketing goods, services, and intangibles by profit and non-profit organizations in a free enterprise and global economy. Prerequisite: Junior classification. (F,Sp,Sm)

3153. Personal Selling. (3-0) A study of the role and function of personal selling as a part of the marketing mix. Techniques in identifying and locating prospective customers, approaching the prospect, presentation, and demonstrations of products and services, closing the sale, and servicing customer accounts are covered in theory and practice. Prerequisite: MKTG 3143 or approval of department head. (F)

3163. Consumer Behavior. (3-0) Acquaints students with individual and group behavior of people performing in consumer role. Considers such topics as buying motives, social class, and research techniques in consumer behavior. Prerequisite: MKTG 3143. (Sp,Sm)

3173. Retailing. (3-0) Fundamental operations of retailing, studying of buying practices, pricing, store locations and layout, sales promotions, personnel management, and stock control. Designed to aid the student seeking a general knowledge of the retail field as well as those specializing in Marketing. Prerequisite: MKTG 3143. (Sp)

3183. Promotional Strategy. (3-0) The study of a controlled, integrated program of promotional variables. Designed to present a company and its products to prospective customers; to promote need-satisfying attributes of products toward the end of facilitating sales and long-run performance. Prerequisite: MKTG 3143. (F)

3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval.

4123. Sales Management. (3-0) Administration of an effective sales force, including strategy, planning, recruiting, training, motivating, coordinating, leading, and directing sales forces at all levels of marketing enterprises. Prerequisites: MKTG 3143 and 3153.

4153. Marketing Research. (3-0) Familiarizes students with the accurate, objective, and systematic gathering, recording, and analyzing of data about problems relating to marketing goods and services. Prerequisites: G B 3113, MKTG 3143. (F,Sp)

4163. Marketing Management. (3-0) The application of strategic planning and management of all functional aspects of the marketing operation of an enterprise using comprehensive analytical methods and an integrated marketing mix. Prerequisites: Senior classification and 9 hours of MKTG. (F,Sp)

4543. International Marketing. (3-0) A global approach to the study of comparative marketing systems, including economic, social, technological, governmental, and political environments as they affect international marketing operations. Prerequisites: MKTG 3143 and G B 4443 or approval of department head. (F,Sm)

4843. Internship. (1-8) Preapproved and supervised work experience in a marketing-related position with a public or private business organization. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior classification and approval of department head.

4853. Seminar in Marketing. (3-0) Consideration of current issues in marketing. Readings required from current marketing publications and other related periodicals. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisites: 15 hours in MKTG and approval of department head.

4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A directed study of selected problems in marketing. May be repeated with approval of the department head. Prerequisite: Senior classification and approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

GENERAL BUSINESS (G B) Undergraduate Courses

1033. Business and Society. (3-0) Business as an integral part of society. Emphasis on ethics, social responsibility, the legal environment, and global perspectives. (F,Sp,Sm)

3113. Business Statistics. (3-2) Methods of sampling, classifying, analyzing, and presenting numerical data; frequency distribution, averages, dispersion, times series analysis, correlation, and forecasting for business purposes. Prerequisite: Junior classification. Lab fee $5. (F,Sp,Sm)

3123. Business Correspondence. (3-0) A practical study of the construction, form, and uses of the different types of business letters and reports used in business and industry. It is suggested that the student review ADMS 1053 and basic English usage prior to taking this course. (F,Sp,Sm)

4053. Principles of Real Estate. (3-0) A study of licensing as a real estate broker and salesperson, ethics of practice, titles to the conveyancing of real estate, legal descriptions, law of agency, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, contracts, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. (F,Sp)

4073. Real Estate Law. (3-0) Study of legal concepts of real estate, land description, real property rights and estates in land, contracts, conveyances, encumbrances, foreclosures, recording procedures, and evidence of titles. Prerequisite: G B 4053 or permission of department head. (Sp)

4093. Real Estate Appraisal. (3-0) A study of the central purposes and functions of an appraisal, social and economic determinant of value, appraisal of case studies, cost, market data and income approaches to value estimates, final correlations, and reporting. Prerequisite: G B 4053 or permission of department head. (Sp)

4323. Business Law I. (3-0) The study of the principles of law relating to law and ethics, the judicial system, constitution, tort and criminal law, law of sales, and commercial property. Prerequisite: Junior classification. (F,Sp,Sm)

4333. Business Law II. (3-0) The study of the principles of law concerning agency, employment, partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy, secured transactions, creditor/debtor rights, insurance, real and personal property, laws impacting the regulatory environment of business such as consumer protection, environment, anti-trust, and securities law. Prerequisite: Junior classification. (F,Sp,Sm)

4343. Employment Law. (3-0) A study of the laws relating to employment. Includes defining the employer-employee relationship; regulation of discriminatory practices in employment (Title VII, the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other statutes); regulation of the employment environment; and testing and evaluation of employee job performance. Prerequisite: Junior classification. (F)

4443. Introduction to International Business. (3-0) Broad coverage of key concepts and issues in international business. Emphasis on the environment of international business and the operations of the multinational firm. Prerequisite: Junior classification. (F,Sp)

4593. Business Strategy. (3-0) A capstone course involving the integration of concepts and principles studied in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, quantitative methods, and other relevant disciplines. Includes problem solving and business decision making. Designed to be taken by senior business majors during their last semester. Prerequisites: ACC 2043, FIN 3013, G B 3113, MGMT 3013, MKTG 3143, or approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

4863. Business Problems. (Credit variable) A directed study of selected problems in business. May be repeated with approval of the head of the Department. Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

4873. Small Business Consulting. (3-3) Students will develop skill in diagnosing and analyzing problems of actual small business clients and will prepare formal written reports and recommendations for client implementation. Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head. (F,Sp)

ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS (ADMS) Undergraduate Courses

1053. Intermediate Typewriting. (3-2) The standard typewriter keyboard is mastered by touch, with attention to accuracy, drill in concentration, business letters and memoranda, formal reports, other business correspondence and forms commonly used in business. Prerequisite: ADMS 1022 or beginning typewriting in high school or college. Lab fee $10. (F)

1063. Advanced Typewriting. (3-2) Students will develop a responsibility for high-quality typewritten work and the ability to make decisions without direct supervision. Prerequisite: ADMS 1053. Lab fee $10. (Sp)

2033. Beginning Shorthand. (3-2) Basic instruction in the principles of a shorthand system. Emphasis is placed on acquiring speed in taking dictation. Lab fee $6.

2043. Advanced Shorthand. (3-2) Instruction in the principles of a shorthand system. Emphasis is placed on developing dictation speed and the transcription of notes into acceptable final form. Prerequisite: ADMS 1053 or high school typewriting and ADMS 2033 or approval of department head. Lab fee $6.

3153. Word Processing. (3-2) Orientation to word processing concepts terminology, procedures, and hardware. Students are given experience with basic and advanced functions of dedicated word processors and microcomputer word processing software. Prerequisite: ADMS 1063 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15. (F)

3163. Advanced Word Processing. (3-2) A comprehensive study of microcomputer word processing software. Students will develop proficiency in the use of word processing software through extensive hands-on experience with advanced formatting functions including macros, graphics, drawing, merging, and sorting to create documents with columns, tables, and charts. Prerequisites: ADMS 1063 and 3153 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15. (Sp)

3183. Current Issues in Business Technology. (3-0) A survey of current topics to acquaint the business student with a variety of technological changes encountered in the business environment. Prerequisite: Junior classification. (F)

3193. Current Issues in Business Operations. (3-0) Examination of a variety of contemporary issues affecting business operations in the areas of accounting, finance, business communication, business law, management, marketing, and economics. Prerequisite: Junior classification. (Sp)

4133. Administrative Information Systems. (3-2) Business information and decision support systems are examined as critical elements in business data and information systems. Emphasis is placed on data and records management systems, electronic filing and retrieval systems, reprographics systems, telecommunication systems, and machine transcription systems. The course includes discussion of current and future technological trends. Prerequisite: Junior classification. Lab fee $12. (F)

4143. Administration of the Electronic Office. (3-0) Principles of office management, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling are examined. Emphasis is placed on improved managerial performance, including procedures, personnel requirements, and equipment needs. Prerequisite: Junior classification. (Sp)

4843. Internship. (1-8) Preapproved and supervised work experience in an administrative systems-related position with a public or private business organization. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior classification and approval of department head.

4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A directed study of selected problems in administrative systems. May be repeated with department head approval. Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)