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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 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 61 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 course work. 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.
Bachelor of Science
Degree
Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Finance (General Finance, Financial Services, Real
Estate)
Management
Marketing
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
Economics
Concentration
for Business Majors
International Business
Minors
Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Economics
General Finance
General Business
Financial
Services
International Business
Management
Marketing
Certificate Programs
for Credit
Database Analyst
End User Support Specialist
Network
Specialist in Information Systems
Personal Financial Planning
Programmer/Analyst in Information Systems
Non-Credit Certificates
Financial Planning
International Trade
Other Program
Offerings
Business Outreach
Small Business Institute
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
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. 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.
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 course work in general studies, the core business
disciplines and requirements, 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.
When a degree-seeking student has earned a total of at least 60 semester
credit hours, that student must declare a major before being permitted
to enroll in an upper-division course offered by a School of Business
program or department.
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 course work 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 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 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, the business core course
requirements, and the School of Business requirements described in the
following four sections. For programs leading to a bachelor of science
degree, the basic structure of each program is:
General
Studies (Level I and Level II) ............34
Business Core .....................................33
School of Business requirement......................9
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.
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 & Documentation...............................3
Mathematics
MTH 1310* Finite Mathematics for the Management
and Social Sciences...................................4
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
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)............................6
Total of Required and Elective General Studies ......34
Business
Core
All business majors require foundation course work 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. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each
business core course to have that course count toward the bachelor of
science degree in a business program.
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
CMS
3340 Advanced Business Statistics.....................3
FIN 3300 Managerial Finance...............................3
MGT 2210 Legal Environment of Business I..................3
MGT 3000 Organizational Management........................3
MGT
4950 Strategic Management.............................3
MKT
2040 Managerial Communications........................3
MKT
3000 Principles of Marketing..........................3
Total Hours Required in Business Core....................33
School
of Business Requirements
Required Courses............................Semester
Hours
ECO 2010 Principles of Economics-Macro...................3
ECO 2020 Principles of Economics-Micro...................3
MTH 1320 Calculus for the Management and Social Sciences.3
Total Hours for School of Business Requirement...........9
Elective Requirements
Each business program
major must take 20 credit hours of electives that meet the following:
- no more than
9 credit hours of business course work may be counted toward this requirement.
- ACC 1010, CMS
1010, and FIN 2250 may not be applied toward satisfying this elective
requirement.
- At least 11 hours
of the 20 hours of electives must be in non-business programs.
Students majoring in business and interested in pursuing an International
Business concentration should see an advisor.
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.
General Studies (Level
I and Level II) (see page 87).34
Business Core (see page 87)..........................33
School of Business requirement (see page 88)..........9
Major in Accounting..................................24
Electives (see page 88)..............................20
Total Hours (minimum)...............................120
Students interested in becoming Certified Public Accountants
should be aware that the majority of states (Colorado not included) require
150 semester hours of education to sit for the uniform CPA examination.
MSCD offers classes that satisfy both the 150-hour requirement and Colorado’s
“education in lieu of experience” option for certification.
To earn a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, a student
must successfully complete 30 or more credit hours of business course
work 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.
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 certificate
programs in information systems. We offer service courses in information
systems and quantitative methods 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 activities that enhances instruction
and contribute to scholarship and applied research. We provide service
to the institution, the profession and the community at large.
Successful students in the Computer Information Systems
program will be able to demonstrate skills and competencies in the following
areas:
- Computer Information
Systems theory and concepts and their application to the functional
areas of business;
- problem solving
in business organizations;
- Computer Information
Systems development methodologies, techniques, and technologies;
- digital computer
hardware, systems software, application software, peripheral equipment,
network components/installation, and systems configurations;
- decision making
by thinking logically and thoroughly;
- teamwork, organization,
and management in information systems projects;
- Computer Information
Systems ethics, the impact of information systems on society, organizations,
and individuals in both the domestic and international arenas;
- oral and written
communication using current technology in a multi-cultural setting.
Students majoring in computer information systems are encouraged to select
advanced courses that best meet their needs in areas such as systems analysis,
design, and development; programming; database management/administration;
data communications; networks/network administration; electronic commerce;
Web site development/administration; and management of information systems.
Advising for these areas is available from the department chair and individual
faculty members.
Computer
Information Systems Major for Bachelor of Science
All Computer Information
Systems majors are required to satisfy the School of Business bachelor
of science program requirements as well as the following.
Required
Courses................................Semester
Hours
CMS 2110 Business Problem Solving: A
Structured Programming Approach........................3
CMS 3060 Database Management Systems...................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
General Studies (Level
I and Level II) (see page 87)..34
Business Core (see page 87)...........................33
School of Business requirement (see page 88)...........9
Major in Computer Information Systems.................24
Electives (see page 88)...............................20
Total Hours (minimum)................................120
To
earn a Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, a student
must successfully complete 30 or more credit hours of business course
work 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:
Students must complete each course in the certificate
program with a grade of “C” or better. The courses cannot be
taken pass/fail.
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
*This certificate has prerequisite courses of CMS
2010 and CMS 2110 which may be waived with appropriate work experience
or course work.
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 3050 Fundamentals
of Systems Analysis and Design
-or-
CMS 4050 Systems
Analysis and Design**....................3
CMS 3060 Database
Management Systems......................3
Three courses from the
following courses..................9
CMS
3030 Business Web Page Development
CMS 3130 Business Applications in C and UNIX
CMS
3145 Business Application Development with Visual Basic
CMS 3180 Business Applications in OOP: C++
CMS 3190 Business Application and Web Applet Design with Java
CMS
3260 Systems Development with GUI Development Tools
*This certificate has prerequisite courses of CMS
2010 and CMS 2110 which may be waived with appropriate work experience
or course work.
**CMS 4050 has a prerequisite course of CMS 3230.
DATABASE
ANALYST*
This certificate
will prepare a student for an entry-level position as a database programmer
or database analyst.
CMS 2110 Business Problem
Solving: A Structured
Programming Approach ......................................3
Any course from the CMS Programming Language Group:........3
CMS 3110 Structured
COBOL
CMS 3130 Business Applications in C and UNIX
CMS 3145 Business Application Development with Visual Basic
CMS 3180 Business Applications in OOP: C++
CMS 3190 Business Application and Web Applet Design with Java
CMS 3260 Systems Development with GUI Development Tools
CMS 3060 Database Management Systems.......................3
CMS 4060 Advanced Database Management Systems..............3
CMS 4260 Database Administration...........................3
*This certificate
has a prerequisite course of CMS 2010 which may be waived with appropriate
work experience or course work.
END
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
2110 Business Problem Solving: A Structured Programming Approach.................................................3
CMS 3030 Business Web Page Development...................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
*This certificate has a
prerequisite course of CMS 2010 which may be waived with appropriate work
experience or course work.
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. (See 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 (CFPâ) 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 and financial data
- sound decision-making
abilities
- aptitude for
detail and accuracy
- 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
Each Finance major
must pursue a concentration depending on their interest within the Finance
area.
Finance Common Core:
Required Courses ............................Semester Hours
FIN 3010 Financial Markets and Institutions ..............3
FIN 3600 Investments .....................................3
FIN 3850 Intermediate Finance.............................3
Subtotal..................................................9
General
Finance Concentration
Required Courses ............................Semester Hours
Finance Common Core.......................................9
FIN 4950 Financial Strategies and Policies ...............3
Subtotal ................................................12
Approved Electives* .....................................12
Total Hours Required for Finance Major with Gneral Finance Concentration**
.........................................24
*Upper-division
finance electives (three credits 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.
Students must select
four (4) finance elective courses in consultation with their Finance Department
advisor. Students should consult with their department advisor regarding
the possibility of selecting three (3) business courses among the 20 credit
hours of general electives.
Suggested Finance Electives:
FIN 3100 International
Money and Finance.................3
FIN 3150 Personal Financial Planning.....................3
FIN 3320 Entrepreneurial Finance.........................3
FIN 4200 Financial Modeling with Spreadsheets............3
FIN 4500 Analysis of Financial Statements................3
FIN 4650 Small Business Consulting.......................3
Financial Services Concentration
Required Courses ...........................Semester
Hours
Finance Common Core......................................9
FIN 3150 Personal Financial Planning.....................3
FIN 4600 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management......3
Subtotal................................................15
Approved Electives*......................................9
Total Hours Required for Finance Major with a Financial
Services Concentration**................................24
*Upper-division
finance electives (three credits 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.
Students must select
four (4) finance elective courses in consultation with their Finance Department
advisor. Students should consult with their department advisor regarding
the possibility of selecting three (3) business courses among the 20 credit
hours of general electives.
Suggested Finance
Electives:
FIN 3100 International
Money and Finance................3
FIN 3320 Entrepreneurial Finance........................3
FIN 3420 Principles of Insurance........................3
FIN 3430 Property and Liability Insurance...............3
FIN 3450 Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits......3
FIN 4200 Financial Modeling with Spreadsheets...........3
FIN 4400 Estate Planning................................3
FIN 4500 Analysis of Financial Statements...............3
Real Estate Concentration
Required Courses ..........................Semester
Hours
Finance Common Core.....................................9
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
Subtotal...............................................18
Approved Electives*.....................................6
Total Hours Required for Finance Major with a Real Estate Concentration**........................................24
*Upper-division
finance electives (three credits 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.
Students must select
two (2) finance elective courses in consultation with their Finance Department
advisor. Students should consult with their department advisor regarding
the possibility of selecting three (3) business courses among the 20 credit
hours of general electives
Suggested Finance
Electives:
FIN 3150 Personal Financial
Planning........................3
FIN 3320 Entrepreneurial Finance............................3
FIN 3420 Principles of Insurance............................3
FIN 3430 Property and Liability Insurance...................3
FIN 4200 Financial Modeling with Spreadsheets...............3
FIN 4500 Analysis of Financial Statements...................3
FIN 4650 Small Business Consulting..........................3
FIN 4840 Real Estate Appraisal..............................3
FIN 4850 Commercial and Investment Real Estate..............3
Business Core (see page
87)................................33
School of Business requirement (see page 88)................9
Major in Finance...........................................24
Electives (see page 88)....................................20
Total Hours (minimum).....................................120
To earn a Bachelor's
degree in finance, a student must successfully complete 30 or more credit
hours of business course work 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:
Students must complete each
course in the certificate program with a grade of “C” or better.
The courses cannot be taken pass/fail.
PERSONAL
FINANCIAL PLANNING
ACC 3090 Income Tax I .....................................3
FIN 3150 Personal Financial Planning (optional) ...........3
FIN 3420 Principles of Insurance ..........................3
FIN 3450 Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits ........3
FIN
3600 Investments ......................................3
FIN 4400 Estate Planning ..................................3
Successful
completion of these courses also meets the Certified Financial Board of
Standards education requirement to take the national Certified Financial
Planner examination. For prerequisites and more information call the Finance
Department, 303-556-3776.
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 the Finance Department, 303-556-6998 or 303-556-3776.
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
General Studies (Level
I and Level II) (see page 87).....34
Business Core (see page 87)..............................33
School of Business requirement (see page 88)..............9
Major in Management......................................24
Electives (see page 88)..................................20
Total Hours (minimum)...................................120
To
earn a Bachelor’s degree in management, a student must successfully
complete 30 or more credit hours of business course work 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.
Our mission is to:
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 in the future. 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.
General Studies (Level
I and Level II) (see page 87)...34
Business Core (see page 87)............................33
School of Business requirement (see page 88)............9
Major in Marketing.....................................24
Electives (see page 88)................................20
Total Hours (minimum).................................120
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 IBC 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 IBC 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
ECO
3550 The International Economy .....................3
FIN
3100 International Money and Finance* ..............3
MGT 3820 International Business ........................3
MKT 3710 International Marketing .......................3
Total Required course hours ...........................12
Plus 6 hours from the
following courses ...Semester Hours
ANT 1310 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology .........3
ANT 2330 Cross-Cultural Communication (1)...............3
ANT 3300 Exploring World Cultures:Variable Topics (2)...3
ECO 4450 International Macroeconomics...................3
GEG 1000 World Regional Geography ......................3
HIS 2010 Contemporary World History ....................3
HIS 3350 Countries/Regions of the World: Variable Topics.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.
Economics
Degree Program
Bachelor
of Arts
The Department of Economics is a non-business degree
program housed in the School of Business offering a traditional bachelor
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.................................3
CMS 3060 Database Management Systems.................3
CMS Upper Division Electives* .......................9
Total Hours Required for Computer Information
Systems Minor ......................................18
*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
General Finance
Minor
This minor offers a broad-based education in general finance. A particular
field may be emphasized within this discipline, such as personal financial
planning, investments, managerial finance, financial institutions, or
international finance. A student desiring a strong emphasis should also
consider the Financial Services minor.
For the general 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 General
Finance Minor.....18
*A student may select any
courses in the finance program or curriculum provided they are approved
by a Finance Department advisor.
Financial Services Minor
This minor offers a focused education in financial services area emphasizing
a particular field within this discipline, such as personal financial
planning, investments and financial institutions.
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 2250 Personal Money Management.......................3
-or-
FIN 3150 Personal Financial Planning.....................3
FIN 3010 Financial Markets and Institutions..............3
FIN 3450 Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits.......3
Upper–division electives*................................9
Total Hours Required for Financial Services Minor*......18
Suggested Finance Electives:
FIN 3320 Entrepreneurial Finance.........................3
FIN 3420 Principles of Insurance.........................3
FIN 3600 Investments**...................................3
FIN 3800 Real Estate Practice and Law....................3
FIN 4400 Estate Planning.................................3
FIN 4600 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management**....3
*Students should select three (3) elective courses in consultation
with their Finance Department advisor.
**FIN 3600 has a prerequisite of FIN 3300; FIN 4600 has FIN 3600 as a
prerequisite.
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. Contact the School of Business Dean’s Office
for obtaining an advisor.
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:
FIN 3010 Financial Markets and Institutions .................3
MGT 3000 Organizational Management ..........................3
MKT 3000 Principles of Marketing ............................3
Subtotal ....................................................6
Choose at least 6
hours from:
ECO 3550 Global Economics and International Trade............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
Choose
3 hours from:
MGT 2210 Legal Environment of Business I.............3
MGT 2500 Small Business Management...................3
MGT 3020 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship............3
MGT 4000 Management Decision Analysis................3
MGT 4610 Labor/Employee Relations....................3
MGT 4620 Appraisal and Compensation..................3
MGT 4640 Employee Training Development...............3
MGT 4830 Workforce Diversity*........................3
Total Hours Required for Management Minor...........18
*This
course has been approved as a Multicultural and Senior Experience course.
It is recommended that in order
to achieve a broader understanding of business, non-business major students
minoring in management should consider taking as general electives MGT
1000 (Introduction of Business) and/or ACC 1010 (Accounting for Non-Business
Majors).
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
2040 Managerial Communications ................3
MKT 3000 Principles of Marketing ..................3
MKT 3010 Marketing Research .......................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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