John L. Grove College of Business - Finance/Information Management&Analysis/Information Technology for Business Education, and Management Information Systems Department

2001/2003 Undergraduate Catalog

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John L. Grove College of Business
Finance/Information Management & Analysis/Information Technology for Business Education, and Management Information Systems Department

Contents

Introduction
Finance (B.S.B.A.)
Information Management & Analysis (B.S.B.A.)
Information Technology for Business Education (B.S.B.A. with optional teaching certification)

Management Information Systems (B.S.B.A.)

Introduction

This department is comprised of four disciplines: Finance, Information Management & Analysis, Information Technology for Business Education, and Management Information Systems. Each of these majors is described as follows:

Finance (B.S.B.A.)

Finance is the study and practice of making money-denominated decisions. Individuals, business corporations, and government agencies located worldwide are all concerned with securing, managing, and investing funds efficiently; i.e., they must practice sound financial decision making. As a discipline, finance can be classified into six areas: corporate financial management, investments, financial institutions and markets, banking and insurance, personal financial planning, and real estate investment and valuation. The finance program at Shippensburg University offers a full range of courses in these areas. Our program is unique in the emphasis placed on the application of finance concepts. In addition to two applied courses in market, company, and security analysis, the finance major can apply for admission to the Investment Management class. In this class students utilize their accumulated knowledge and skills in the management of a real $ investment portfolio.

Required

FIN312 Investments
FIN314 Financial Institutions
FIN331 Applied Market and Company

Analysis (2 crs.)
FIN332 Applied Security Analysis (1 crs.)
Finance Electives
(6 or 9 hours from the following list of three credit hour courses.)
FIN313 Advanced Financial Management
FIN320 Risk Management and Insurance
FIN321 Personal Financial Planning
FIN340 Principles of Real Estate
FIN393 Selected Topics in Finance
FIN405 Real Estate Appraisal and InvestmentAnalysis
FIN414 Bank Management
FIN425 Global Financial Management
FIN433 Investment Management Program
FIN442 Derivatives Markets
FIN490 Selected Topics in Finance
Non-Finance Electives
(0-3 hours from the following list of three credit hour courses.)
ACC306 Tax Accounting
ACC310 Financial Accounting and Reporting I
ACC312 Cost Determination and Analysis
ACC418 Accounting Information and ControlSystems
ECN270 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
ECN310 Public Finance
ECN319 International Economics: Theory
ECN321 International Economics: Policy
ECN485 Econometrics
INM355 Management Information Systems
ISM344 Business Systems Analysis and Design
MGT432 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
MGT470 International Management

By the beginning of the sophomore year, a student majoring in finance will be expected to have access to a personal computer which is compatible with the hardware and software used in the finance program. Our computer labs, though well-equipped, are utilized by a large percentage of students from each college within the university. Due to this high demand, a personal computer is invaluable to fulfilling course requirements completely and on time.
Career Opportunities

Students develop a wide range of analytical skills with both theoretical and real problems and can, therefore, choose a career within a full spectrum of jobs: corporate financial analyst (revenue and capital budget), financial planner, security analyst, portfolio manager or analyst, pension fund manager, security broker or dealer, banking industry analyst, mortgage analyst, corporate risk manager, or consultant on mergers and acquisitions.

Shippensburg University graduates who majored in finance have obtained responsible positions in major corporations, profit and non-profit, and positions in a variety of major and regional banks and other financial institutions.

For those students with a concentration in real estate, career opportunities are available in a wide array of firms, such as: a graduate may take a position with a real estate development firm, a financial institution or real estate investment firm, a real estate brokerage firm, a real estate management firm, or an appraisal firm. There are also a wide variety of job opportunities in the non-profit or governmental sector for a student with an expertise in real estate.

Information Management & Analysis (B.S.B.A.)

The development of e-business means that data is created and information disseminated through vast telecommunication networks that link businesses to each other (B2B), to consumers (B2C), and to governments (B2G). An information management specialist uses a variety of skills and tools to collect, process, organize, and interpret data generated in this dynamic environment. In addition, understanding the linkages that exist within the supply chain is stressed as are the problem solving skills that information rich organizations require. Trained in the areas of web-based management information systems, data analysis, and business logistics, the information management and analysis major is ready to operate in the complex and interconnected world that requires data to be converted to knowledge for problem solving and decision making. The major is designed with the flexibility to allow choices within several key business areas for the further enhancement of skills and abilities to meet individual career interests.

Required:
INM355 Web Based Management Information Systems
INM370 Intergrated Supply Chain Systems
INM380 Data Mining for Information Management
INM390 Applications of Information Management

Information management and analysis majors enjoy the flexibility of preparing for diverse career opportunities in a wide range of industries available them. Program majors select a specialty area of interest and complete two courses in that specialty to satisfy the major requirements. Information management and analysis majors are required to select one of the following options:
Option 1—Accounting
ACC312 Cost Determination and Analysis
ACC418 Accounting Information and Control Systems
Option 2—Business Information Systems
ISM240 Introduction to Programming Concepts

and
ISM342 Electronic Commerce and Technology Integration

or
ISM344 Business Systems Analysis and Design
Option 3—Finance
FIN312 Investments
An additional finance course selected with the aid of an advisor
Option 4—Marketing
MKT349 Logistics Management
MKT430 Marketing Research

If these options do not meet a student’s need, individualized elective pairs may also be selected subject to approval by their major advisor.

By the beginning of the sophomore year, a student majoring in information management and analysis is expected to have acquired a personal computer that is compatible with the hardware and software used in the program. Though well-equipped computer labs are available to all students, an individual personal computer is invaluable for fulfilling course requirements on time.
Career Opportunities

Graduates of the information management and analysis program can move into rewarding careers in almost any area of business. Examples are in economic analysis, financial planning, logistics management, production and inventory control, strategic marketing-management, among others. Students completing the program will be prepared for well-compensated entry-level positions including business analyst, planner, and any of a variety of other line or staff positions.

Information Technology for Business Education (B.S.B.A. with optional teaching certification)

The Information Technology for Business Education major offers students the opportunity to earn a B.S.B.A. with a major focus on the application of computer technology to the management of systems and the education and/or training of students or workers. The program is designed to prepare graduates who are technically qualified to work in educational or corporate environments as teachers, trainers, software specialists, and technology coordinators. To graduate with a B.S.B.A. degree, a student must complete a total of 126 semester credits and an additional 15 semester credits must be completed for students interested in the teaching certification.

Required Courses for the Major (18 crs.)

BUS305 Business Information

Processing I 3 crs.
BUS306 Business Information

Processing II 3 crs.
ISM240 Introduction to Programming

Concepts 3 crs.
ISM242 Development of User

Information Systems 3 crs.
ISM355 Database Applications 3 crs.
ISM420 Telecommunications and

Distributed Processing 3 crs.
Required Education/Business Education Courses (15 crs.)
TCH205 The American School 3 crs.
TCH310 Educational Psychology 3 crs.
EDU330 Methods of Teaching Business

Subjects I 3 crs.
EDU331 Methods of Teaching Business

Subjects II 3 crs.
EEC411 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3 crs.
Certification Option

Students who complete the requirements of the B.S.B.A. in Information Technology for Business Education have the option of enrolling for one additional semester of student teaching. Prior to the professional student teaching semester, students must complete, in consultation with their advisor, a minimum of 40 hours of field experience. Admission to the certification option is available to students with a qualifying GPA on all undergraduate credits earned at Shippensburg University. After successful completion of the professional student teaching semester and the appropriate sections of the PRAXIS examination, students will be recommended for secondary teaching certification in the areas of Office Technologies and Data Processing. Certification to teach courses in the field of accounting and marketing is also available.

At Shippensburg University, the College of Education and Human Services provides supervision and coordination for students whose career goal includes becoming a certified business education teacher in Pennsylvania. To be admitted to the certification option, students must present a qualifying GPA, a verified work history, and the required criminal and health clearances.

For additional information about the teacher education program at Shippensburg University, please consult the catalog.
Certification Option (15 crs., pre- or post-baccalaureate)
EDU495 Student Teaching & Professional Practicum
Career Opportunities

Graduates of this major will have a choice of career paths available upon graduation. Some graduates will chose to be teachers, technology coordinators, or network specialists for public or private schools, school districts, or other post-secondary educational institutions. Others will secure employment in businesses and corporations where there is a need for information technology specialists.

Management Information Systems (B.S.B.A.)

The management information systems professional utilizes tools, techniques, and concepts of various disciplines such as computer science, decision science, and organizational behavior. These interdisciplinary tools combined with an understanding of the basic needs of an organization enable the information system professional to apply computer technology to the solution of a wide range of business problems. Frequently information systems professionals interact with individuals in the functional areas of an organization to analyze information needs and requirements and to serve as a liaison with computer systems personnel.

Required

ISM240 Introduction to Programming Concepts
ISM243 Business Programming
ISM344 Business Systems Analysis and Design
ISM355 Database Applications
ISM420 Telecommunications and DistributedProcessing
ISM446 Total Information Systems
Electives
ISM242 Design and Development of UserInformation Systems
ISM342 Electronic Commerce and Technology Integration
CPS253 Structured Computer Programming
CPS257 Computer Systems Concepts

By the beginning of the sophomore year, a student majoring in management information systems will be expected to have access to a personal computer which is compatible with the hardware and software used in the business information systems program. Our computer labs, though well-equipped, are utilized by a large percentage of students from each college within the university. Due to this high demand, a personal computer is invaluable to fulfilling course requirements completely and on time.
Career Opportunities

Positions include systems analyst, data administrator, network specialist, Internet designer, systems facilitator, applications programmer/analyst, customer and sales support representative, and technical trainer. Career paths include management of information systems development and operation as well as management positions within specific functional areas.

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