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School
of Business
The
School of Business offers students a variety of educational opportunities
that either lead to a bachelor's degree or provide opportunities for non-degree
seeking students to gain additional undergraduate education through our
extensive course offerings and certificate programs. The school offers
two degrees in six majors:
Bachelor
of Science Degree Programs
Bachelor
of Arts Degree Program
In addition, we offer
an international business concentration for business majors and a total
of eight minors designed primarily for non-business majors.
The school provides
convenient access to instruction through traditional classroom sessions
and inno-vative online delivery, at both the main Auraria campus and Metro
South campus, during the day, evenings and weekends. The school consists
of 67 full-time faculty, more than 50 part-time faculty and 11 full-time
staff. Over 2800 students major in business and economics. Students can
take advantage of on-the-job training through cooperative education placements,
internships and independent study coursework. The school's mission statement
reflects our efforts to provide students with the best possible education
we can offer:
The School of Business
at The Metropolitan State College of Denver delivers high quality, accessible
undergraduate business education in the metropolitan Denver area appropriate
to a diverse student population and modified open admission standards.
We prepare students for careers, graduate education and lifelong learning
in a society characterized by technological advancements and globalization.
The primary purpose
of the School of Business is the pursuit of excellence in teaching and
learning. We nurture learning through individual attention to students.
The faculty of the School of Business engages in professional development
activities that enhance instruction and contribute to scholarship and
applied research. Our faculty provide service to the institution, the
professions and the community at large.
The various educational
opportunities available through the School of Business are listed below.
Each program is described in detail in the remainder of this catalog section.
Course descriptions and prerequisites are found beginning on page 227
of this Catalog.
Bachelor of Science
Degree
Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Finance
Management
Marketing
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
Economics
Emphasis Area for
Business Majors
International Business
Minors
Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Economics
Finance
General Business
International Business
Management
Marketing
Real Estate
Certificate Programs
for Credit
Database Analyst
Network Specialist in Information Systems
Personal Financial Planning
Programmer/Analyst in Information Systems
Real Estate
User Support Specialist
Non-Credit Certificates
Financial Planning
International Trade
Other Program Offerings
Business Outreach
Small Business Institute
US WEST Center for Business Success
If you have any questions
about the offerings, academic policies and practices, or admission requirements,
contact the dean of the School of Business or the chair of the appropriate
department.
Mailing Address
Dean's Office
School of Business
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Campus Box 13
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
MSCD website: www.mscd.edu
Important Telephone
Numbers
Dean's Office: 303-556-3245
Accounting: 303-556-3181
Computer Information Systems: 303-556-3122
Economics: 303-556-3217
Finance: 303-556-3776
Management: 303-556-3247
Marketing: 303-556-3182
Business Outreach: 303-592-5364
Business
Outreach and World Trade Center Educational Services
Business
Outreach provides public classes and customized in-house training on a
variety of practical business topics. Concentrations include personal
financial planning, introduction to securities markets, specialized software
applications and union leadership. A full program of "hands-on" international
business classes is offered through the World Trade Center Educational
Services. Contact the Business Outreach office for additional information.
Small
Business Institute
The Small Business
Institute offers a practical opportunity that supplements academic studies
with real case studies. The Small Business Institute employs senior-level
students, under faculty supervision, to provide business counseling and
technical assistance to small business clients in the community. Contact
the Finance Department for additional information.
US
WEST Center for Business Success
The US WEST Center
for Business Success serves as a problem-solving resource for businesses
in the region while providing hands-on learning opportunities for business
students. Junior and senior-level business majors will be selected to
participate in the center based on their academic records, work experience
and demonstrated leadership potential. Contact the School of Business
dean's office for information.
School of Business
Prerequisite and Attendance Policy
All School
of Business students are expected to know and fulfill all prerequisite
requirements. The School of Business reserves the right to disenroll students
who do not meet prerequisite requirements or who fail to meet expected
course attendance policies.
Bachelor of Science
Degree Programs
Students may earn a
bachelor of science degree in accounting, computer information systems,
finance, management or marketing. The learning objectives of the business
program provide students with the opportunity to:
1. obtain, understand
and apply information from the liberal arts, sciences, business and discipline-specific
courses to organizational issues and situations.
2. explain how ethical,
legal, political, regulatory, social, global, environmental and technological
issues influence business decisions.
3. analyze a business
problem by incorporating diverse perspectives.
4. apply foundation
business knowledge and skills to develop competent decisions in the areas
of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management and
marketing.
5. communicate effectively
the problem alternatives considered, a recommended solution, and an implementation
strategy in oral, written and electronic form.
6. demonstrate knowledge
and skills to meet career needs.
7. exhibit an appreciation
for extra-curricular activities and continuous, life-long learning.
The degree requires
completion of coursework in general studies, the core business disciplines,
a major, and electives. A minor is not required.
Admission and
Academic Status Requirements
Students may declare
a business major at any time by contacting the dean's office or a department
faculty advisor and completing the "Major Declaration Form." Students
are encouraged to declare as early as possible to ensure accurate advising
on business program requirements.
Prior to enrolling
in an upper-division business course, declared business majors must have:
- a cumulative GPA
of at least 2.00;
- completed all
Level I and II General Studies requirements for business;
- completed all
lower-division courses in the business core; and
- completed at least
60 credit hours overall (junior standing).
Business majors will
be placed on academic warning if their GPA falls below 2.0. If the GPA
remains below 2.0 after one semester on probation, students will be dropped
as business majors.
Business Program
Residency Requirements
For all bachelor of
science degrees in the School of Business, at least 50 percent of the
business credit hours received for the business degree must be earned
in residence at MSCD.
To earn a Bachelor's
degree in business, a student must successfully complete 30 or more credit
hours of business coursework at MSCD. This 30-hour residency requirement
can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix ACC, CMS,
FIN, MGT and MKT except ACC 1010, CMS 1010, CMS 2300, CMS 3300, CMS 3320,
CMS 3340, and FIN 2250. A student must complete at least eight (8) upper-division
semester hours in the major at MSCD.
Business Degree
Program Planning
Some important things
to remember as you plan your business studies:
- All degree-seeking
students must meet the college's requirements for all bachelor's degrees
outlined in the general information section of this Catalog.
- During the first
60 credit hours, business majors should complete their General Studies
Levels I and II courses and the 2000-level business core courses.
- The college requires
at least 40 credit hours of upper-division courses (3000 or 4000 level).
Consult with an advisor to ensure that your specific degree program
meets this requirement.
- If a student pursuing
a degree other than a bachelor of science from the School of Business
wishes to enroll in business courses beyond 30 hours, the student must
declare a major with the School of Business. The 30 hours excludes up
to 9 credit hours in economics and the following courses: ACC 1010,
CMS 1010, CMS 2300, CMS 3300, CMS 3320, CMS 3340, or FIN 2250.
- A minor is not
required for students whose major is accounting, computer information
systems, finance, management or marketing.
- ACC 1010, CMS
1010, and FIN 2250 may not be applied to the 120 hours required for
a bachelor of science degree in the School of Business.
Bachelor of Science
Degree Program Requirements
All candidates for
a bachelor of science degree in accounting, computer information systems,
finance, management and marketing must satisfy the general studies requirements
and business core course requirements described in the following two sections.
For programs leading to a bachelor of science, the basic structure of
each program is:
General
Studies (Level I and Level II) ............43
Business Core .....................................33
Major in School of Business .......................24
Electives*.........................................20
Total Hours (minimum) ............................120
* The School of
Business requires 20 credit hours of electives, no more than 9 of which
may be business electives.
General
Studies
The academic
foundation for a successful business career or graduate work is a broad
liberal arts education. The college requires 33 credit hours of General
Studies. The School of Business requires 10 additional specific hours
of General Studies (ECO 2010, ECO 2020, and four hours of mathematics),
for a total of 43 credit hours.
General
Studies Required by the School of Business .............Semester Hours
General Studies
Level I
Composition
ENG 1010 Freshman Composition: The Essay ............................3
ENG 1020 Freshman Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation..3
Mathematics
MTH 1310* Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences .4
MTH 1320 Calculus for the Management and Social Sciences ............3
Communications
SPE 1010 Public Speaking.............................................3
*Note: MTH 1110
or MTH 1400, with graphing calculator experience strongly recommended,
is acceptable for transfer students or students changing their major.
Consult with Mathematical and Computer Sciences department on substitutions.
General
Studies Level II
Historical Studies
HIS ____ (American history course recommended) ....................................3
Arts and Letters
PHI 1030 Ethics
-or-
PHI 3360 Business Ethics...........................................................3
____ ____ (Check General Studies guide for Level II Arts and Letters elective)
....3
Social Sciences
ECO 2010 Principles of Economics-Macro ............................................3
ECO 2020 Principles of Economics-Micro ............................................3
PSY 1001 Introductory Psychology
-or-
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology.................................................3
PSC 1010 American National Government
-or-
PSC 1020 Political Systems and Ideas...............................................3
Natural
Sciences
____ ____ (Check General Studies guide for Level II Natural Sciences elective)
....3
____ ____ (Check General Studies guide for Level II Natural Sciences elective)
....3
Total of Required and Elective General Studies Credit Hours ......................43
Business
Core
All business majors require foundation coursework in all significant areas
of business theory and practice. The following courses are required for
all majors in accounting, computer information systems, finance, management
and marketing.
Required
Courses..............................................Semester Hours
ACC 2010 Principles of Accounting I..................................3
ACC 2020 Principles of Accounting II.................................3
CMS 2010 Computer Applications for Business..........................3
CMS 2300 Business Statistics.........................................3
MKT 2040 Managerial Communications...................................3
MGT 2210 Legal Environment of Business I.............................3
MGT 3000 Organizational Management...................................3
MKT 3000 Principles of Marketing.....................................3
FIN 3300 Managerial Finance..........................................3
CMS 3340 Advanced Business Statistics................................3
MGT 4950 Strategic Management........................................3
Total Hours Required in Business Core...............................33
The following sections
describe the scope of the degree program, course requirements, career
opportunities, and competencies for career success in each degree program.
Accounting
Degree Program
The accounting
program prepares students for entry into careers in public accounting,
industry, tax and the government sector, as well as graduate education
and lifelong learning. The field of accounting is moving rapidly toward
a greater emphasis in the areas of information systems, management consulting
and organizational change. Accountants can obtain a variety of professional
certifications, including certified public accountant, certified internal
auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information systems auditor
and certified management accountant. Each professional certification program
includes rigorous education, examination, experience and ethics requirements.
Mission Statement:
The Accounting
Department at MSCD provides high quality, accessible, enriching undergraduate
accounting education in an urban setting appropriate to a diverse student
population enrolled under modified open admission standards. We prepare
students for careers, graduate education, and lifelong learning in a global
and technological society. The department is committed to ethical values,
continuous improvement and mutual respect within a diverse campus community.
The Accounting Department
pursues excellence in teaching and learning as its primary purpose. Intellectual
contributions in accounting and related fields that enhance teaching and
learning and contribute to scholarship through both applied research and
other avenues of professional development are secondary though fundamental
to the mission of the Accounting Department. Service to MSCD, the accounting
profession, and the community and society in general is also secondary
albeit fundamental to the mission of the Accounting Department.
Successful accounting
students possess these skills and attributes:
- ability to organize,
analyze, and interpret numerical data;
- strategic and
critical thinking skills;
- proficiency in
oral and written communications with ability to explain complex financial
data to others;
- ability to apply
current technology;
- knowledge of financial
and economic history, practices, and trends;
- ability to work
collaboratively as well as independently;
- understanding
of the methods for creating, leading, and managing change in organizations.
Accounting
Major for Bachelor of Science*
Required Courses ..........................................Semester
Hours
ACC 3090 Income Tax I .........................................3
ACC 3300 Introduction to Accounting Systems ...................3
ACC 3400 Cost Accounting ......................................3
ACC 3510 Intermediate Accounting I ............................3
ACC 3520 Intermediate Accounting II ...........................3
Subtotal .....................................................15
Plus 9 hours from the
following courses including at least one 4000 level course:
ACC 3100 Income Tax
II ........................................3
ACC 3110 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)................3
ACC 3200 Governmental Accounting ..............................3
ACC 3410 Cost Accounting II ...................................3
ACC 4090 Tax Procedure and Research ...........................3
ACC 4100 Tax Planning .........................................3
ACC 4200 Auditing .............................................3
ACC 4300 Advanced Auditing ....................................3
ACC 4510 Advanced Accounting ..................................3
ACC 4520 Mergers and Acquisitions .............................3
Total Hours Required for Accounting Major ....................24
*Students must
have a minimum of 90 hours of non-accounting coursework for the bachelor's
degree.
To earn a Bachelor's
degree in accounting, a student must successfully complete 30 or more
credit hours of business coursework at MSCD. This 30-hour residency requirement
can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix ACC, CMS,
FIN, MGT and MKT except ACC 1010, CMS 1010, CMS 2300, CMS 3300, CMS 3320,
CMS 3340, and FIN 2250. A student must complete at least eight (8) upper-division
semester hours in the major at MSCD.
Students should consult
an accounting faculty advisor to develop an appropriate academic program.
A wide variety of internship opportunities are available through the Cooperative
Education Office.
Computer
Information Systems Degree Program
With
a degree in the rapidly expanding area of information systems in the business
world, students can look forward to challenging careers in computer information
systems or using their computer information systems knowledge within any
other area of business.
Mission Statement:
The Computer
Information Systems Department delivers high quality, accessible undergraduate
business information systems education to a diverse student population.
We prepare students to analyze, design, develop and use business applications
utilizing contemporary technology. We provide a balance between fundamental
information systems concepts and the application of these concepts from
a future-oriented perspective.
The Computer Information
Systems Department provides undergraduate major, minor and professional
preparation programs in information systems. We offer service courses
in information systems and business statistics to School of Business students,
and applied computer courses to students college-wide.
The Computer Information
Systems Department faculty pursues excellence in teaching and learning
as its primary purpose. We nurture learning through individual attention
to students. The faculty aggressively engages in professional development
activity that enhances instruction and contributes to scholarship and
applied research. We provide service to the institution, the profession
and the community at large.
Students majoring
in computer information systems are encouraged to select advanced courses
that best meet their needs in specific areas, such as systems analysis,
design, and development; programming; data base management; data communications
and networks; or management of information systems. Advising for these
areas is available from the department chair and individual faculty members.
Skills related to
computer information systems include:
- ability to think
logically, thoroughly, and concentrate intensely
- sound detail orientation
and organizational skills
- ability to work
well under pressure
- capacity to work
well independently and as part of a team
- capability to
analyze problems and make appropriate decisions
- proficiency in
precise analytical reasoning
- aptitude to master
new computer languages and methodologies
- sensitivity to
multiple perspectives
- curiosity and
enthusiasm
Major
for Bachelor of Science
Required
Courses.......................................................Semester
Hours
CMS 2110 Business Problem Solving: A Structured Programming Approach............3
CMS 3060 File Design and Data Base Management ..................................3
CMS 3230 Telecommunications Systems ............................................3
Programming Language
Group
(includes CMS 3110, CMS 3130, CMS 3145, CMS 3180, CMS 3190, and CMS 3260)
......3
CMS 4050 Systems Analysis and Design ...........................................3
Computer Information
Systems Capstone Group
(includes CMS 4060, CMS 4070, CMS 4280 and CMS 4410) ...........................3
Upper-division CMS Electives ...................................................6
Total Hours Required for CMS Major ............................................24
To earn a Bachelor's
degree in computer information systems, a student must successfully complete
30 or more credit hours of business coursework at MSCD. This 30-hour residency
requirement can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix
ACC, CMS, FIN, MGT and MKT except ACC 1010, CMS 1010, CMS 2300, CMS 3300,
CMS 3320, CMS 3340, and FIN 2250. A student must complete at least eight
(8) upper-division semester hours in the major at MSCD.
Certificate Programs
Available:
NETWORK
SPECIALIST IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This certificate will prepare a student for an entry-level position in
network support, network administration, network design, and network sales.
CMS
3220 Analysis of Hardware, Software and User Interfaces for Microcomputer
Platforms ..3
CMS 3230 Telecommunication Systems .......................................................3
CMS 3280 LAN and WAN Systems for Business ................................................3
CMS 3290 Micro User Operating Systems ....................................................3
CMS 4280 Network Installation and Administration .........................................3
PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This certificate will prepare a student for an entry-level position as
a business application programmer, programmer/analyst, or junior systems
analyst.
CMS
2010 Computer Applicatio.....................................................3
CMS 2110 Business Problem Solving: A Structured Programming Approach ............3
CMS 3050 Fundamentals of Systems Analysis and Design ............................3
CMS 3130 Business Applications in C and UNIX ....................................3
CMS 3260 Systems Development with GUI Development Tools..........................3
DATABASE
ANALYST
This certificate will prepare a student for an entry-level position
as a database programmer or database analyst.
CMS 2010 Computer Applications
for Business ...............................3
CMS 2110 Business Problem Solving: A Structured Programming Approach ......3
CMS 3050 Fundamentals of Systems Analysis and Design ......................3
CMS 3060 File Design and Database Management ..............................3
CMS 4060 Advanced Database Systems ........................................3
USER
SUPPORT SPECIALIST
This certificate will prepare a student for an entry-level position
as a help desk/support center specialist. It will also prepare an end-user
to become the departmental hardware/software expert.
CMS
1080 The World Wide Web, the Internet and Beyond .....................................3
CMS 2010 Computer Applications for Business ..............................................3
CMS 3220 Analysis of Hardware, Software and User Interfaces for Microcomputer
Platforms...3
CMS 3270 Micro Based Software ............................................................3
CMS 3290 Micro User Operating Systems ....................................................3
Economics
Degree Program
MSCD's economics program is not a business program and economics majors
do not have the same requirements as other majors in the School of Business.
For example, economics majors do not need to take the business core nor
the special General Studies required of business majors. Graduates will
receive a bachelors of arts degree instead of a bachelor of science degree.
Consequently, the economics major requirements are not described in this
section but can be found on page 89 of this Catalog. (Economics)
Finance
Degree Program
The
finance program prepares students for careers that concentrate on the
process of managing the funds of individuals, businesses and governments.
Career opportunities are available in the fields of managerial finance
and the financial services industry. The field of managerial finance deals
with managing the financial affairs of businesses and governments and
includes such activities as budgeting, financial forecasting, cash management,
credit administration, investment analysis and funds management. Careers
in the financial services industry include positions in banks, savings
and loans, other financial institutions, brokerage firms, insurance companies
and real estate. The most dramatic increase in career opportunities is
in personal financial planning, where professionals are needed to provide
advice to consumers on the management of their personal financial affairs.
The pursuit of excellence
in teaching and learning is foremost in the mission statement of the Department
of Finance.
Mission Statement:
The Finance Department of the School of Business at Metropolitan State
College of Denver delivers high
quality, accessible undergraduate business and personal finance education
in the metropolitan Denver area appropriate to a diverse student population
and modified open admission standards. We prepare students for careers,
graduate education and lifelong learning in a society characterized by
technological advancements and globalization.
The primary purpose
of the Finance Department is the pursuit of excellence in teaching and
learning. We nurture learning through individual attention to students.
The faculty of the Finance Department engages in professional development
activities that enhance instruction and contribute to scholarship and
applied research. Our faculty provide service to the institution, the
professions and the community at large.
The Finance Department
is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board Registered Program. Students
successfully completing the required financial planning courses are eligible
to take the national certified financial planner examination.
Success in the field
of finance is related to these skills:
- ability to organize,
analyze and interpret numerical data
- sound decision-making
abilities
- aptitude for accurate
detail
- proficiency in
oral and written communications with ability to explain complex financial
transactions and data to others
- knowledge of economics
and accounting in addition to finance
Finance
Major for Bachelor of Science
Required Courses ..........................................Semester
Hours
FIN 3010 Financial Markets and Institutions ........................3
FIN 3600 Investments ...............................................3
FIN 3850 Intermediate Finance ......................................3
FIN 4950 Financial Strategies and Policies .........................3
Subtotal ..........................................................12
Approved Electives* ...............................................12
Total Hours Required for Finance Major** ..........................24
*Upper-division
finance electives (six must be 4000-level) selected in consultation with
and approved by the Finance Department.
**A minimum grade
of "C" is required for courses in the major.
To earn a Bachelor's
degree in finance, a student must successfully complete 30 or more credit
hours of business coursework at MSCD. This 30-hour residency requirement
can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix ACC, CMS,
FIN, MGT and MKT except ACC 1010, CMS 1010, CMS 2300, CMS 3300, CMS 3320,
CMS 3340, and FIN 2250. A student must complete at least eight (8) upper-division
semester hours in the major at MSCD.
Certificate Programs
Available:
PERSONAL
FINANCIAL PLANNING
ACC 3090 Income Tax I .....................................3
FIN 3150 Personal Financial Planning (optional) ...........3
FIN 3600 Investments ......................................3
FIN 3420 Principles of Insurance ..........................3
FIN 3450 Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits ........3
FIN 4400 Estate Planning ..................................3
Successful completion
of these courses also meets the Certified Financial Board of Standards
education requirement to become a CFP. For prerequisites and more information
call the Finance Department, 303-556-3776.
REAL
ESTATE
FIN 3800 Real Estate Practice
and Law* ....................3
FIN 3810 Advanced Real Estate Practice and Law** ..........3
FIN 3830 Applications in Real Estate Practice** ...........3
FIN 4840 Real Estate Appraisal ............................3
FIN 4850 Commercial and Investment Real Estate ............3
* Meets Colorado
Real Estate Commission Requirements for salesperson license.
** Meets Colorado
Real Estate Commission Requirements for broker license.
For prerequisites
and more information call the Finance Department, 303-556-6998.
Noncredit
FINANCIAL PLANNING
FPI Financial Planning Fundamentals
FPII Understanding Risk and Insurance
FPIII Investment Alternatives
FPIV Effective Tax Planning
FPV Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
FPVI Estate Planning
Approved by Certified
Financial Planning Board of Standards/Approved by Colorado Insurance Commission
for Continuing Education Credit
For prerequisites
and more information call Business Outreach, 303-592-5362.
Noncredit
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
CIT 1000 Introduction to World Trade
CIT 2000 Developing an International Business Strategy
CIT 2100 Export Marketing and Promotion
CIT 2200 Cross-Cultural Communications
CIT 2300 Export Finance and Payment Methods
CIT 2400 Business Law for International Trade
CIT 2500 Importing Decisions
CIT 2800 International Transportation and Logistics
For prerequisites
and more information call Business Outreach, 303-592-5362.
Management
Degree Program
The management
program prepares students to pursue a career in human resource management,
operations management, entrepreneurship or general management. Effective
managers are necessary for organizations to compete in today's global
economy. The program consists of required courses that build a conceptual
foundation for identifying and solving managerial problems. In addition
to acquiring knowledge about business and management, students will develop
special skills that are necessary to be an effective manager.
The commitment of
the Department of Management is voiced in its mission statement:
Our mission is to
provide our diverse body of students with a high quality management and
business law education. We believe that teaching and learning in a context
of inquisitive, mutually respectful interaction between faculty and students
is essential. Through such facilitated interaction, students develop the
knowledge and skills necessary for the process of professional management
in a competitive world.
We will direct our
individual and joint research efforts in relevant areas of applications
of management/legal theory, instructional techniques and the continuous
improvement of course content. The faculty recognizes the importance of
providing service to our stakeholders.
Necessary skills
the manager should have include:
- proficiency in
planning, organizing, leading and controlling activities
- utilization of
problem solving methodology to identify and define organizational problems,
devise solutions and implement the solution to achieve desired outcomes
- highly developed
interpersonal skills
- an ability to
communicate clearly and persuasively
- use of sound methods
for making decisions
- innovative thinking,
self-reliance, creative independent analysis and sensitivity to social
and ethical values
Management
Major for Bachelor of Science
Required Courses ..................................Semester
Hours
MGT 3020 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship ................3
MGT 3220 Legal Environment of Business II ................3
MGT 3530 Human Resources Management ......................3
MGT 3550 Manufacturing and Service Management ............3
MGT 3820 International Business ..........................3
MGT 4530 Organizational Behavior .........................3
Subtotal ................................................18
Plus 6 hours from the
following courses:
MGT 3210 Commercial and Corporate Law ....................3
MGT 4000 Management Decision Analysis ....................3
MGT 4020 Entrepreneurial Creativity ......................3
MGT 4050 Purchasing and Contract Management ..............3
MGT 4420 Entrepreneurial Business Planning ...............3
MGT 4550 Project Management ..............................3
MGT 4610 Labor/Employee Relations ........................3
MGT 4620 Appraisal and Compensation ......................3
MGT 4640 Employee Training and Development ...............3
MGT 4650 Managing Productivity ...........................3
MGT 4830 Workforce Diversity .............................3
Total Elective Hours .....................................6
Total Hours Required for Management Major ...............24
To earn a Bachelor's
degree in management, a student must successfully complete 30 or more
credit hours of business coursework at MSCD. This 30-hour residency requirement
can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix ACC, CMS,
FIN, MGT and MKT except ACC 1010, CMS 1010, CMS 2300, CMS 3300, CMS 3320,
CMS 3340, and FIN 2250. A student must complete at least eight (8) upper-division
semester hours in the major at MSCD.
Marketing
Degree Program
The
marketing program prepares students for career opportunities in such dynamic
areas as sales management, distribution, advertising, marketing research,
retailing and marketing management.
Mission statement:
Students
- Strive to give our students a first rate education in marketing and
business communication (that compares favorably to other business programs
in the U.S.). To enhance their respect for and excitement for learning
that is consistent with the objectives of the School of Business and The
Metropolitan State College of Denver.
Research/Publication
- Maintain a research/publication record that is consistent with curricular
needs, technological advancements and meets the challenges of globalization
while allowing us to contribute to the knowledge-base of our discipline.
Service -
Actively participate in various School of Business and MSCD committee
activities, regional and national professional organizations and provide
our services and expertise to the Denver and regional business community.
In addition to the
department's well-rounded selection of courses, the curriculum offers
students a combination of conceptual and applied learning experiences.
Through the development of marketing plans, advertising campaigns and
marketing research studies, students have the opportunity to work with
Denver-area businesses on current marketing issues and problems. Students
are also exposed to a variety of marketing speakers from the business
community. Internship positions are available for marketing students through
the Cooperative Education Office.
Marketing careers
are challenging and rewarding in a field requiring an in-depth knowledge
of products, services and modern information technology. Marketing is
a people-oriented profession encompassing both for-profit companies and
non-profit organizations. Since today's competition is creating a greater
demand for marketing and promotional efforts, the growth rate of the field
is expected to increase into the new millennium. People who are successful
in marketing are creative, highly motivated, flexible and decisive. They
also possess the ability to communicate persuasively both in speaking
and writing.
Marketing
Major for Bachelor of Science
Required Courses ..........................Semester
Hours
MKT 3010 Marketing Research .....................3
MKT 3310 Consumer Behavior ......................3
MKT 3710 International Marketing ................3
MKT 4560 Marketing Strategy .....................3
Marketing Electives* ...........................12
Total Hours Required for Marketing Major .......24
*Business communication
courses can be used as business electives, but not as marketing electives.
To earn a Bachelor's
degree in marketing, a student must successfully complete 30 or more credit
hours of business coursework at MSCD. This 30-hour residency requirement
can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix ACC, CMS,
FIN, MGT and MKT except ACC 1010, CMS 1010, CMS 2300, CMS 3300, CMS 3320,
CMS 3340, and FIN 2250. A student must complete at least eight (8) upper-division
semester hours in the major at MSCD.
International
Business Concentration for business majors only
Students
majoring in accounting, computer information systems, finance, management
or marketing may elect to complete an International Business Concentration
(IBC). The concentration provides students the opportunity to expand their
knowledge of the rapidly changing global business, legal and cultural
environment. Graduates with an IBE increase their career choices and will
be better prepared to help area businesses compete in an increasingly
international market place.
In addition to the
major degree program requirements, the concentration includes 18-22 hours
in international courses: a 12 hour core and six hours of approved international
electives. Some students pursuing an IBE may need more than 120 semester
hours of credit to graduate. Interested students should seek an advisor
in their major department or dean's office as early in their degree program
as possible. Each department has a semester-by-semester planning guide
available to assist students in course choices and sequencing.
International
Business Concentration
Required
Core .....................................Semester Hours
MGT 3820 International Business ........................3
ECO 3550 The International Economy .....................3
MKT 3710 International Marketing .......................3
FIN 3100 International Money and Finance* ..............3
Total Required course hours ...........................12
Plus 6 hours from the
following courses ...........Semester Hours
ECO 4450 International Trade and Finance ...............3
FIN 4100 International Financial Management ............3
ANT 1310 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology .........3
ANT 2330 Cross-Cultural Communication (1)...............3
ANT 3300 Exploring World Cultures (2)...................3
GEG 1000 World Regional Geography ......................3
HIS 2010 Contemporary World History ....................3
HIS 3350 Countries/Regions of the World ................3
PSC 3030 Introduction to International Relations .......3
PSC 3320 International Law(3) ..........................3
PSC 3600 Comparative Politics Area Studies .............3
Internship/Directed Study(4) ...........................3
Total semester hours ...................................6
-or-
One
full academic year of study of any one foreign language(5)..6-10
Total credit hours ............................................18-22
*The Finance Department
recommends that students take this course after they have completed ECO
3550 and MGT 3820.
(1)fulfills
the multicultural requirement
(2)prerequisite: ANT 1310
(3)prerequisite: PSC 3030
(4)three hours maximum and must have significant academic/directed
study component and meet all approved School of Business guidelines for
internships.
(5)Foreign language competency gained through other than college
credit will be assessed by the Brigham Young University Competency and
Placement Examination (CAPE). Contact the assessment/testing center for
further details, 303-556-3677.
Bachelor
of Arts
Economics
Degree Program
The Department of
Economics is a non-business degree program housed in the School of Business
offering a traditional bachelors of arts degree. Economics is the scientific
study of the allocation of scarce or limited resources among competing
uses. The study of economics provides specialized and general knowledge
of the operation of economic systems and institutions. The bachelor of
arts degree program gives students a fundamental knowledge of domestic
and foreign economies and the quantitative tools necessary for independent
analytical research and thought. Specialized courses develop the student's
ability to apply the tools of economic theory and analysis to a broad
range of social, political, and economic issues. Such training is essential
for graduates who wish to qualify for positions as professional economists
and provides an excellent background for students interested in law school
or graduate programs in economics, finance or business.
Our mission statement
reflects our commitment.
The Department of Economics at The Metropolitan State College of Denver
delivers a high-quality, accessible bachelor of arts program in economics
while also providing significant service to the college, the School of
Business, and the community by providing accessible and quality general
studies courses in the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics.
We prepare students for lifelong learning in a complex free civil society;
for graduate or professional education in economics, business and legal
studies or the law; and for careers in a broad range of private and public
activities.
The Department of
Economics pursues excellence in teaching and learning as its primary purpose.
The faculty of the department engages in scholarly activity that contributes
to the literature in applied and basic economic research and other professional
activity that enhances quality instruction.
While most positions
as a professional economist require graduate training, for someone with
a bachelor's degree employment opportunities are available in national
and international business; federal, state and local government; and various
nonprofit organizations. In the field of economics, the following competencies
are useful:
- ability to precisely
examine, analyze, and interpret data
- sound decision-making
abilities
- proficiency in
oral and written communications
- knowledge of economic
theory, history, practices and trends
- ability to operate
and use information derived from computers
- knowledge of statistical
procedures
- interest in economic
and political trends
Economics
Major for Bachelor of Arts
Required Courses .........................................Semester
Hours
ECO 2010 Principle of Economics - Macro..........................3
ECO 2020 Principle of Economics - Micro .........................3
ECO 3010 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory ......................3
ECO 3020 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory ......................3
ECO 3150 Econometrics ...........................................3
ECO 4600 History of Economic Thought (Senior Experience) ........3
Subtotal .......................................................18
Approved Electives (upper division economics courses) ..........18
Total Hours of Economics required for Economics Major ..........36
Additional requirements:
MTH 1320 Calculus for the Management and Social Sciences ........3
or
MTH 1410 Calculus I .............................................4
(recommended for students interested in graduate work in economics)
Subtotal ....................................................39-40
Selected Minor (minimum) .......................................18
General Studies (minimum) ......................................33
Multicultural requirement* ......................................3
Electives ...................................................26-27
Total Hours Required for Bachelor of Arts in Economics ........120
*Check with an
advisor in the Department of Economics regarding electives and the multicultural
requirement.
Minors
in the School of Business
The School of Business
offers nine minors in business and economics. Most minors require 18 credit
hours plus prerequisites, if any. These minors (with the exception of
economics) are designed primarily for non-business majors. A student may
not take more than 30 credit hours in the School of Business without declaring
a business major. The acceptance of transfer credits will be governed
by standards and policies of the School of Business and its departments.
Students should choose
a minor that will help them in their chosen career. The general business
minor should be declared after consultation with the associate dean. Other
minors should be declared with the help of a faculty advisor or department
chair of the appropriate department.
Accounting
Minor
The accounting minor
offers students a broad-based education in accounting, emphasizing a particular
field within this discipline, such as financial accounting, managerial
accounting, tax accounting, or governmental accounting.
The Accounting Department
requires 60 credit hours (junior standing) before taking upper-division
accounting courses. At least 12 hours of accounting courses in the minor
must be completed in residency at MSCD.
Required
Courses .........................Semester Hours
ACC 2010 Principles of Accounting I.............3
ACC 2020 Principles of Accounting II ...........3
ACC 3090 Income Tax I ..........................3
ACC 3510 Intermediate Accounting I .............3
Approved Electives* ............................6
Total Hours Required for Accounting Minor .....18
*A student may
select any courses in the accounting program or curriculum provided they
are approved by the Accounting Department advisor.
Computer
Information Systems Minor
This minor will provide
a basic understanding of the concepts, current methodology, and rapid
changes in the design, development, and use of computer-oriented systems
for businesses and organizations.
Required
Courses ....................................................Semester Hours
CMS 2010 Computer Applications for Business ...............................3
CMS 2110 Business Problem Solving: A Structured Programming Approach
-or-
CMS 3270 Microbased Software ..............................................3
CMS 3050 Fundamentals of Systems Analysis and Design ......................3
CMS 3060 File Design and Data Base Management .............................3
Approved CMS 3000-Level Electives* ........................................6
Total Hours Required for CMS Minor .......................................18
*Approved electives
are selected in consultation with and approved by a Computer Information
Systems Department advisor.
Economics
Minor
The economics
minor provides students with an opportunity to acquire a general knowledge
of the operation of economic systems and institutions, as well as the
quantitative tools necessary for analytical research and thought.
Required
Courses ............................Semester Hours
ECO 2010 Principles of Economics-Macro ............3
ECO 2020 Principles of Economics-Micro ............3
Approved Electives * .............................12
Total Hours Required for Economics Minor .........18
*Approved electives
are upper-division economics courses selected in consultation with and
approved by the Economics Department.
Finance
Minors
The Finance Department offers two minors: the finance minor and the
real estate minor.
Finance Minor
This minor offers a broad-based education in finance, emphasizing a particular
field within this discipline, such as personal financial planning, investments,
managerial finance, financial institutions, or international finance.
For the finance minor,
the student must have completed ACC 2010 and ACC 2020 (or the equivalent)
and ECO 2010 and ECO 2020, which may be applied to the student's General
Studies or elective requirements as applicable. The Finance Department
requires 60 credit hours (junior standing) prior to taking upper-division
finance courses. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all finance minor
courses. At least 12 hours of finance courses must be completed in residency
at MSCD to satisfy the requirements of the minor.
Required
Courses ................................Semester Hours
FIN 3010 Financial Markets and Institutions ............3
FIN 3300 Managerial Finance ............................3
FIN 3600 Investments ...................................3
Approved Electives* ....................................9
Total Hours Required for Finance Minor ................18
*A student may
select any courses in the finance program or curriculum provided they
are approved by a Finance Department advisor.
Real
Estate Minor
The minor prepares students for opportunities in real estate, as well
as for personal financial affairs dealing with this field.
For the real estate
minor, the student must have completed ACC 2010 and ACC 2020 (or the equivalent)
and ECO 2010, which may be applied to the student's General Studies or
elective requirements as applicable. The Finance Department requires 60
credit hours (junior standing) prior to taking upper-division finance
courses. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all finance minor courses.
At least 12 hours of finance courses in the minor must be completed in
residency at MSCD.
Completion of FIN
3800, FIN 3810, and FIN 3830 fulfills the educational requirement for
the Colorado Real Estate Brokers License.
Required
Courses ..................................Semester Hours
FIN 3800 Real Estate Practice and Law .................3
FIN 3810 Advanced Real Estate Practice and Law ........3
FIN 3830 Applications in Real Estate Practice .........3
FIN 4840 Real Estate Appraisal ........................3
FIN 4850 Commercial and Investment Real Estate ........3
Approved Elective* ....................................3
Total Hours Required for Real Estate Minor ...........18
*Approved Electives
FIN 2250 Personal Money Management ....................3
FIN 3010 Financial Markets and Institutions ...........3
FIN 3300 Managerial Finance ...........................3
FIN 3420 Principles of Insurance ......................3
FIN 3600 Investments ..................................3
ECO 4500 Business and Economic Forecasting ............3
General
Business Minor
Students minoring in
general business must take ECO 2010 and ECO 2020. These hours may be part
of the student's General Studies requirements. In addition to the required
24 credit hours below, students may take up to 6 additional credit hours
within a specific business discipline for a total not to exceed 30 credit
hours within the School of Business. If a student wishes to enroll in
business courses beyond 30 hours, the student must declare a major with
the School of Business.
Prerequisites
credits may be applied to General Studies ............Semester Hours
ECO 2010 Principles of Economics - Macro .................................3
ECO 2020 Principles of Economics - Micro .................................3
MTH 1310 Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences .......3
Required Courses Semester
Hours
ACC 2010 Principles of Accounting I ......................................3
ACC 2020 Principles of Accounting II .....................................3
CMS 2010 Principles of Information Systems ...............................3
CMS 2300 Business Statistics .............................................3
FIN 3300 Managerial Finance ..............................................3
MGT 2210 Legal Environment of Business I .................................3
MGT 3000 Organizational Management .......................................3
MKT 3000 Principles of Marketing .........................................3
Minimum Total Hours
Required for General Business Minor
(not to exceed 30 credit hours) .........................................24
International
Business Minor
This minor is intended
for non-business majors so that they may add some study in business from
an international perspective to their degree programs.
The Associate Dean
of the School of Business is the principal advisor for this minor.
Required
Courses .......................................Semester Hours
ACC 1010 Accounting for Non-Business Majors* ................3
ECO 2010 Principles of Economics-Macro* .....................3
ECO 2020 Principles of Economics-Micro* .....................3
MGT 3820 International Business .............................3
Subtotal ...................................................12
Choose at least
6 hours from:
MGT 3000 Organizational Management ..........................3
MKT 3000 Principles of Marketing ............................3
FIN 3010 Financial Markets and Institutions .................3
Subtotal ....................................................6
Choose at least 6
hours from:
ECO 3550 The International Economy ..........................3
FIN 3100 International Money and Finance ....................3
MKT 3710 International Marketing** ..........................3
Subtotal ....................................................6
Total Hours Required for International Business Minor ......24
*This course has
been approved for General Studies, Level II, Social Sciences, credit.
**MKT 3000 is a
prerequisite
Management
Minor
The management minor prepares individuals for the important tasks of supervising
others, working in teams and taking on additional responsibilities in
their field of interest.
Required
Courses ...............................Semester Hours
MGT 3000 Organizational Management ..................3
MGT 3530 Human Resources Management .................3
MGT 3550 Manufacturing and Service Management .......3
MGT 3820 International Business .....................3
MGT 4530 Organizational Behavior ....................3
Approved Management Elective* .......................3
Total Hours Required for Management Minor ..........18
*Approved electives
are selected in consultation with and approved by a Management Department
advisor.
Marketing
Minor
The marketing minor
provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of
business and sufficient familiarity with marketing skills to work in a
business environment.
Required
Courses ...........................Semester Hours
MKT 3000 Principles of Marketing ..................3
MKT 3010 Marketing Research .......................3
MKT 2040 Managerial Communications ................3
MKT 3310 Consumer Behavior ........................3
MKT 4520 Seminar in Marketing Management ..........3
Approved Electives* ...............................3
Total Hours Required for Marketing Minor .........18
*Approved electives
are selected in consultation with and approved by a Marketing Department
advisor.
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