Orfalea College of Business

Orientation to majors, minors, and concentrations for the development of a personalized four-year graduation plan. Skills for academic success: goal setting, time management, study skills, registration strategies, and overall adjustment to college life, including connection to a social peer network. 2 lectures.

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units.

Introduction to personal finance. Budgeting, savings, employee benefits, retirement planning, taxes, insurance, and real estate. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area B4.

Career development, personal branding, and internship preparation, with a focus on interpersonal communication, resume, cover letter, and interviewing skills. Career exploration for future concentration selection, including the formulation of a college leadership and career development plan. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 lectures.

Examination of the American legal system and important legal principles for business operations, such as those involved with contracts, torts, agency, business organizations, and employment. Emphasis on how legal principles help define socially responsible conduct. Case studies. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Introduction to financial accounting theory and practice with an emphasis on financial statement preparation and analysis. Not open to Business majors. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Principles of financial accounting for Business majors. The course prepares students to understand and interpret financial statement information. Financial reporting standards are explored to give students an understanding of how financial events are reflected in financial statements. Not open to students with credit in AGB 214. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Applications of accounting for making business decisions. Content includes planning and control issues including cost behavior, budget preparation, performance reporting; addresses social responsibility and employee motivational and behavioral considerations. Preparation of spreadsheet applications useful for decision-making. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Basic business concepts for non-business major entrepreneurs, including unit economics and simple financial statements, intellectual property, entrepreneurial marketing, information technology, team management, and business ethics. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Introduction to the process of design thinking and human centered design, including design process, methodology, and implementation. Empathy, creativity, iterative prototyping, and contextual design of products and services. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as BUS/ENGR 234.

Directed group study of selected topics. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Role of private and public financial institutions in allocating capital globally and promoting international commerce. Financial institutions covered include the FED, IMF, World Bank, investment banks and others. Detailed exploration of the history and functions of these institutions. 4 lectures.

Dimensions of culture and its variations within and across nations. Impact of culture on managing in a global context. Development of managerial competencies requisite to working in and supervising multicultural groups in international corporations. Frameworks for analyzing cultural and contextual influences on organizational behavior, culture shock and readjustment, expatriation and repatriation, cultural change and innovation, intercultural conflict, and ethical dilemmas. Case studies, behavioral simulations, self-assessments and fieldwork. 4 lectures.

Special terms, concepts, and institutions associated with the environment in which international companies operate. Students will be enabled to understand, analyze and offer solutions to global business problems. 4 lectures.

Development of effective supply chains that cross national boundaries with specific examples of import/export between the United States and target country. Study tour to target country as an essential course activity. Pre-trip lectures, readings and assignments; on-the-road business tours, and post-trip import-export proposal. Conducted in English; no prior international business or travel experience required. Passport and Visa required. Field trip required. The Class Schedule will list country selected. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

Leadership self-development, resilience/growth mindset and strategies for finding meaningful and enjoyable work for a fulfilled career and life after graduation. Advanced career preparation, networking, relationship building, influencing, opportunity building, and business etiquette. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 activity.

Role and impact of entrepreneurship and technology startups; characteristics and traits of entrepreneurs; opportunity identification and assessment; frameworks for building startups; the founding team; organizational and legal issues; business and value proposition models; acquiring resources; entrepreneurial risk; realizing and harvesting value. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as BUS/ENGR 310.

Analysis of U.S. and international laws regarding technological innovations from economic, social and political perspectives. Copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, contracts, products liability and privacy. The Internet, computer programs and biotechnology. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division D (GE Area D5 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

Experiential approach to understanding the customer development process in the lean startup context. Design, implementation, and validation of repeatable and scalable business model strategies. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Comprehensive coverage of manual and computerized accounting processes and internal controls. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Federal income taxation and planning for individuals. Federal role of taxation in the business decision-making process. Issues related to individual income tax preparation and introduction to basic property transactions. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Comprehensive coverage of financial reporting issues. Covers financial statements, revenue recognition, and assets other than investments. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Comprehensive coverage of financial reporting issues. Covers investments, liabilities, equities, and the Cash Flows Statement. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Detailed examination of the technical and theoretical aspects of accounting for leases, pensions, income taxes, accounting changes and errors, business combinations, and major differences between the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Basics of entrepreneurial business financial management. Readings on financing startup and growing ventures. Forms and uses of equity and debt financing. Capitalization tables and exit analyses. Investor pitch process. Legal, governance and ethical issues in entrepreneurial financing and operations. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 seminars.

Theory and applications of financing business operations. Financial management of current and fixed assets from internal and external sources. Analysis, planning, control, and problem solving. The use of technology in the form of financial calculators and/or spreadsheets. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Development of an understanding of the marketing process: identifying target markets; developing and launching products or services; and managing pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 2 lectures, 2 discussions.

Exploration and cultivation of skills in personal selling. Understanding customers, interpersonal relationships, and the influences of psychology, sociology, economics, and public policy on buyer/seller interactions. 4 lectures.

Strategy and technology used in the practice of professional selling. Social selling, customer relationship management (CRM), and insight into sales strategy through exploration of contemporary topics in professional sales. 4 lectures.

Evaluation of macro dimensions of business organizations including environment, mission, goals, strategies, structure, people, and technology. Internal leadership processes at different organizational levels. Case analysis, experiential class activities. Application to business solutions in technology-oriented settings. 4 lectures.

Introduction to functional areas of the discipline including staffing, compensation, employee development and labor relations. Additional workplace issues addressed include performance and human capital management, employer legal and social responsibility for employee wellbeing, managing a diverse/global workforce, and using human resource information systems. 4 lectures.

Application of behavioral, social and organizational science concepts to management. Exploration of the interactions between individuals and the organizations in which they work and live. Individual, interpersonal, team, intergroup and organizational levels of analysis included in topics such as expectations, perception, communications, creativity, leadership style, cultural and ethical behavior, group dynamics, team effectiveness and work design. 4 lectures.

Organizations' processes of selecting, training and developing employees. Issues related to human resources planning, recruitment, and selection. Needs assessment, including organization, person, and task or competency analysis. Designing, delivering and evaluating employee training and human resource development in knowledge-based organizations. 4 lectures. Formerly BUS 475.

Negotiation theory and skills required for successful entrepreneurship. Emphasis on negotiation simulations and role playing, with hands-on experience in applying negotiation skills. 4 lectures.

Computer applications in business and industry. Information systems and integrated systems concepts, computer hardware and software, strategic uses of information systems, databases, data warehousing, decision support systems and artificial intelligence, network basics, electronic commerce, systems development, ethical use of information, employing technology in a socially responsible manner, and emerging trends and technologies in information systems. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

The fundamental concepts and models of application development needed to understand the key processes related to building functioning business applications and appreciate the complexity of application development. The concepts of computer programming, data structures, problem solving, programming logic, and fundamental design techniques. Up-to-date application development tools and technologies currently used by business enterprises. 4 lectures.

Design, development, testing, and implementation of databases for business applications. Data modeling with entity relationship diagrams (ERD) and class diagrams (UML). Data normalization, data integrity, the effect of business rules on data normalization. Advanced queries using structured query language (SQL). Database application development culminating in a database project. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Systems analysis and design. Systems development life cycle, requirements gathering, process modeling using data flow diagrams, use case analysis and diagramming, UI design. 4 lectures.

Introduction to key components of project management in the IS context, with focus on the technical, cultural, and interpersonal skills necessary to manage IS projects successfully. Project scope management, schedule and cost management, quality management, and risk management. 4 lectures.

Process of individuals selecting, purchasing, using, or disposing of products, services, ideas, or experiences, based upon psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, semiotics, and micro/macro economics. Consumer experience through analysis of the consumer journey and touch points. 4 lectures.

Fundamental concepts of networking and infrastructure management. Includes theoretical and practical discussion on TCP/IP, wired and wireless LAN, cloud computing, and information security. 4 lectures.

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units.

Application of interdisciplinary skills to business and corporate strategy analysis formulation and implementation of business, corporate and global level strategies. Consideration of interdependence between external environments and internal systems. Focus on responsibilities, tasks, and skills of general managers, including socially responsible behavior and governance. Case studies, group problem solving, experiential class activities. Capstone course of Business core curriculum. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 seminars.

Analysis from legal, economic, political, and ethical perspectives, of the changing domestic and international environments of the business enterprise. Topics include administrative law, agencies and regulatory policy, antitrust law, public policy analysis, business-government relations, and corporate responsibility. Case studies. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Issues associated with analyzing, negotiating, and managing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures (MADS) using cross-cultural, interdisciplinary perspective. Rationale for decision to pursue MADS and processes for identifying targets; valuing and negotiating MADS; staffing and human resource management issues; strategic control and integration; and cross-cultural conflict and divided loyalties in domestic and international MADS. Lectures, case studies and simulation. 4 lectures.

Theory of disruptive innovation and its use in creating business and entrepreneurial opportunity. Basic technical underpinnings of disruptive technologies, including artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, Internet of Things, augmented and virtual reality, machine learning, and genetic engineering. 4 lectures.

Legal problems of acquisition, ownership and transfer of real property. Contracts, agency, estates, and co-ownership, mortgages and deeds, covenants, conditions, and restrictions, easements, landlord-tenant, and zoning. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

U.S., foreign, and international law affecting international business transactions. U.S. and foreign cultural, ethical, and political norms and legal institutions, and their effect on law and business. 4 lectures.

Assessment of BS Business Administration Program Learning Objective 1 (Apply knowledge to identify opportunities and solve business problems) through completion of an exam and the senior exit survey. Results will only be used to improve the curriculum. Credit/No Credit grading only. Course offered online only.

Product costing systems including hybrid costing systems, management control systems, cost allocation, activity based costing, cost information for decision making, new manufacturing environments, and strategic control systems. International dimension integrated in the course content. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Training and practice in the preparation of state and federal individual income tax returns. Coverage of the deductions and credits applicable to individuals. Students provide free tax assistance and income tax preparation to community residents under the supervision of qualified professionals. 2 lectures, 2 activities.

Comparative study of the taxation of C corporations and flow-through tax entities, including S corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Discovery and development of customer insights based on a project-oriented introduction to the research process. Development of research questions. Design and application of multiple research methods (e.g. secondary, observation, interview, focus group, survey research). Exploratory and confirmatory approaches leading to the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Development of skills to gather, analyze, and report information critical for marketing decision making. Focus on primary data collection and analytical techniques (e.g. experimental design, descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation, ANOVA, and regression). Other methods may include data mining, GIS, and customer relationship management (CRM). 4 lectures.

Analysis of customer information using a broad range of tools and techniques. Application of analytic findings to marketing decision-making. Integration of data into reporting platforms that emphasize return on marketing investment. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Accounting and reporting by state and local governments and not-for-profit entities. State and local governmental topics include: fund structures, budgetary accounting, the modified accrual basis of accounting, reporting concepts and practices, contributions, restricted resources, endowments. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Measurement and optimization of digital marketing. Return on investment, lifetime value of the customer, customer acquisition costs, search engine marketing, paid search, display advertising, website analytics, email marketing, social media marketing, online reputation, mobile marketing, and new media marketing. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Study of professional responsibilities and oversight within the accounting profession. Corporate fraud in accounting. Current accounting and auditing events. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Survey of the auditing environment including institutional, ethical, and legal liability dimensions. Introduction to audit planning, assessing materiality and audit risk, collecting and evaluating audit evidence, considering the internal control structure, substantive testing, and reporting. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Work experience in business, government, or non-profit sector that provides an opportunity to explore career interests while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a work setting. Periodic written progress reports, final report, and periodic evaluation by work supervisor required. Credit/No Credit grading. Major credit limited to 4 units; total credit limited to 12 units.

In-depth analysis of equity market and its instruments. Detailed study of leading stock valuation models. Impact of changes in the firm's fundamentals and in macroeconomic factors on stock prices. Brief introduction to equity and index derivatives. 4 lectures.

Financial management of international business. International capital and money markets, international financial institutions, special problems in evaluating direct foreign investment, and financial techniques used in international business operations. 4 lectures.

Analyses of real estate financing techniques and funding sources for development projects. Effects of federal, state, and local taxes on real estate investments. In-depth investigation and computer analyses of real estate investment projects. 4 lectures.

Intensive investigation and computer analysis of real estate investment opportunities. Problems in real estate and property management. 4 lectures.

Process of financing new and fast-growing firms. Readings on the venture capital process, from seed capital through the initial public offering. Valuation of firms seeking venture capital, and those planning their initial public offering. Valuing convertible securities. Real options valuation. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 seminars.

Retirement planning and employee benefits; Social Security and Medicare; types of retirement plans; qualified plan characteristics; distribution options; and group insurance benefits. Trusts, power of attorney, and probate. 4 lectures.

Corporate finance with an emphasis on managing the corporation to create shareholder value. Detailed treatment of topics such as capital budgeting, capital structure, economic value-added, corporate distribution policy, financial distress, and mergers and acquisitions. 4 lectures.

Development of analytical skills for properly valuing fixed income securities. Bond pricing, yields, and volatility; interest rate term structure and yield curve; securities, market structure, and analytical techniques; bond portfolio strategies and an introduction to interest rate derivatives. 4 lectures.

A combination lecture/computer lab course focusing on computer acquisition of financial data and the subsequent application of financial theory and analysis to this data so as to facilitate financial decision making. 4 lectures.

An in-depth analysis of derivatives markets and instruments. Emphasis on the valuation of futures, options, swaps, and other derivative securities. 4 seminars.

Analytical and decision-making techniques in applying Financial Real Estate theory to business and property management valuation. Real estate valuation techniques and their application to real estate investment. Incorporates case studies, databases, and specialized real estate valuation software, such as ARGUS. 4 lectures.

Advanced course synthesizing concepts from corporate finance, derivative securities, statistics, and computer science. Emphasis on both computer programming in a matrix programming language (Matlab) to solve practical risk management and valuation problems, and analytical training in the area of stochastic calculus, and its application to derivative security pricing. Practical applications of derivatives for controlling risk in an international corporate environment. 4 lectures.

Contemporary theoretical and empirical issues including agency theory, reputation building, game theory, and financial ethics. Discussion of the application of ethics theory to financial decisions. May include lectures, case analyses, student presentations, and guest speakers. 4 lectures.

Development of an understanding of global marketing strategy. Acquisition of information about international markets and its use to describe customers, understand markets, and make marketing mix decisions. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Comprehensive coverage of financial aspects concerning mergers and acquisitions. Valuation of companies, strategic and other motivations underlying mergers, structuring of transactions, deal tactics and strategy, leveraged buyouts, and cross-border mergers. Most suitable for careers in corporate finance, and investment banking. 4 lectures.

Selected topics in emerging areas of marketing. Intended for students in the Marketing Management concentration who want to learn and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 4 lectures.

Project-based skills for developing new products and planning for their launch. Major phases of product development: product innovation strategy, idea generation and screening, concept development and testing, technology drivers. Introduction to product launch, including segmentation, targeting, positioning, pricing, and branding. 4 lectures.

Development of individual and project-based skills in managing products in the growth, maturity, and decline stages of their life cycles. Emphasis on distribution, pricing, and communication strategies required to maintain distinctive product advantages. May include developing a comprehensive communication plan. 4 lectures.

Definitions and tools of digital and new media marketing communications including social media audits and governance. Planning integrated marketing communications across digital tools and new media channels that reflect a client organization's strategy for managing its identity and reputation. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Client-based course providing an opportunity to apply marketing abilities. Teams draw upon research, analytical, and strategic marketing skills to develop an actionable plan that addresses a critical marketing challenge faced by an organization. Deliverables include research findings and written and verbal presentation to the organization and instructor. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Integration of key marketing concepts using tools such as computer simulations, readings, and/or case studies. Development and implementation of strategic and tactical decisions for companies and brands. 4 lectures.

Apply human-centered design practices to address a social or an environmental challenge, specific to a local community. Achieve revenue-generating social impact through innovative business models. Practice team competencies including problem-solving, interviewing, brainstorming, prototyping, and written, visual, and oral communication. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as BUS/COMS 458.

Integrative project experience in social media marketing and/or integrative marketing communications campaign: research target markets, identify appropriate social media and other media channels. Field trips required. 4 seminars.

Selection and analysis of a problem under faculty supervision. Problems typical of those which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Formal report is required. Minimum 120 hours total time.

Selection and analysis of a problem under faculty supervision. Problems typical of those which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Formal report is required. Minimum 120 hours total time.

Acquire fundamental knowledge of federal tax laws and procedures in a clinical setting. Practice with multiple authoritative accounting, auditing and tax databases, conduct legal research, and business writing. Resolve real world accounting, auditing and tax controversies for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic clients.

Selection and analysis of business problems and opportunities in directed individual or group-based projects. Problems typical to those which graduates could encounter in their fields of employment. Formal report required. 4 seminars.

Capstone course for the Sales minor, students explore building and maintaining relationships, apply selling skills, and prepare themselves for a career in professional selling. 4 seminars.

Blockchain technology in business, with application examples in management (including HR, marketing and accounting), operation systems (manufacturing, supply chain and other service systems), finance (including stock trading, real estate transactions and P2P payment systems) and entrepreneurship. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as BUS/ITP 468.

Introduction to financial technology and its landscapes. Theoretical foundations including machine-learning, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and platforms as well as a set of industry cases studies and practices. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Managing and compensating employee performance. Motivation theories, performance measures, evaluation and feedback systems/practices, planning for performance improvement. Advantages and challenges of pay-for-performance systems. Design and management of total compensation systems. Compensation systems as a factor in employee development and organizational performance. 4 lectures.

Individual investigation, research, study or survey of selected topics in accounting, auditing or taxation. Total credit limited to 8 units, repeatable in the same term. The Class Schedule will list topic selected.

Fundamentals and practice of leading social innovation in existing and new organizations. Emphasis on collective action tools and processes that support social initiatives with positive impact. 4 lectures.

Analysis of development and trends in the field of organization change and development. Application of behavioral and organizational science knowledge and social technology to growth and change of organizations for improving effectiveness and sustainability. Principles of management consulting. 4 seminars.

Data-driven approach to human resource practices with emphasis on the strategic use of analytics to drive effective practice and support decision-making; use of appropriate data sources and techniques for testing HR-related questions; considerations for collection and use of human data. 4 lectures.

Topics in entrepreneurial settings, focusing on technology startups. Frameworks, analytical skills, and decision-making tools used in growing entrepreneurial businesses. Field trip required. 4 lectures.

Process of evolving a startup's business model, focusing on product-market fit; go-to-market strategies; revenue streams; cost structure; partnerships; key activities; and key resources. Exploration of a personal entrepreneurial pathway. 4 seminars.

Theory and practice of negotiation in a variety of professional and managerial contexts (e.g., labor relations, business acquisitions, compensation, business disputes) and in one-on-one, group, and team-based arrangements. Includes impact of culture, ethics, dispute resolution, coalitions and use of creativity to develop integrative solutions. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Fundamentals and practice of data visualization with an emphasis on storytelling within organizations. Theoretical focus on human cognition and perception. Application of principles through software tools. 4 lectures.

Modeling organizational systems and processes such as computer networks, transportation systems, manufacturing systems, retail systems, etc. Developing computer simulation models and animation of systems to provide decision support in selecting system design alternatives. Applying quantitative methods to model uncertainty and conduct statistical performance analysis. 4 lectures.

Collaboration from multiple perspectives, applying best practices and empirically-supported insights toward successful collaboration in organizational settings. Theories of teams, collaboration, and the technologies to support these processes. Application of techniques for leadership, problem solving, communications, virtual collaboration, and collaboration technologies. 4 lectures.

Fundamentals of User Experience Analysis and Design. Best practices in mobile/web/desktop user interfaces. Persona development. Prototyping using software tools. Includes theoretical and practical discussion of user experience analysis and design in business settings. 4 lectures.

Theory and practice of software testing, including state-of-the-art practices, design issues, staffing issues, test management issues, and other related areas. Software testing tools utilized for applications testing, and test management. 4 lectures.

Focus on the technology of electronic commerce, including programming, development environments and security, through a series of lectures, guest speakers, demonstrations, exercises and case studies. Networking, client/server computing, and web/database design concepts. Working e-commerce application required at end of course. 4 lectures.

Introduction to the concepts and applications of business analytics, using business case study and problem-solving approach. Data warehouse design and implementation. Supervised learning techniques for classification and prediction. Unsupervised learning techniques for dimension reduction and pattern recognition. Text analytics. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Specialized Information Systems (IS) topic selected from the IS areas of current interest. Intended for advanced IS concentration students who want to learn and acquire in-depth IS knowledge and skills. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 4 lectures.

Combines the fundamental concepts of data communications and networking with practical applications in business. Provides a basic understanding of the technical and managerial aspects of business telecommunication. Introduction to data communications and applications and technical fundamentals, and to network products, technologies, applications, and services. 4 lectures.

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.

Basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Emphasis on applications to current local, national and global economic issues. Not open to student with credit in ECON 222. Course may be offered in classroom-based or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as ECON/HNRS 201. Fulfills GE Area D2 (GE Area D2 or GE Area D3 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

Introduction to basic methods in empirical economic analysis, including regression, causal inference, and machine learning. Applications of the methods to equality of opportunity, education, racial disparities, innovation and entrepreneurship, health care, climate change, criminal justice, and tax policy. Course may be offered in classroom-based or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Microeconomic principles. Marginal and equilibrium analysis of commodity and factor markets in determination of price and output. Normative issues of efficiency and equity. 4 lectures.

Introduction to macroeconomics including aggregate output, employment, inflation, and economic growth. Money and the monetary system. Macroeconomic policy including fiscal and monetary policy. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area D2 (GE Area D2 or GE Area D3 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

Directed group study of selected topics. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Economic analysis of the cause, extent and impact of poverty, discrimination and immigration and of the policies designed to address these socioeconomic issues. Emphasis on the experience of African-Americans, Latinos, and women in the United States. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as ECON/HNRS 303. Fulfills GE Upper-Division D (GE Area D5 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs); and USCP.

Analysis of economic systems as a set of mechanisms and institutions for decision making, and the implementation of decisions regarding income distribution, the levels of consumption and production, and the level of economic welfare. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division D (GE Area D5 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

Consumer behavior and the theory of demand; production, cost, supply functions; perfect competition; monopoly and oligopoly; labor markets. 4 lectures.

Game theory; risk, uncertainty and information; choice over time; asset markets; general equilibrium; welfare economics, externalities and public goods. 4 lectures.

Study of the macroeconomy, macroeconomic theories, and macroeconomic policies. Nature of growth. Business cycles. Money and inflation. Fiscal policy. Monetary policy. Financial crises. 4 lectures.

Theory of comparative advantage, gains from trade, and recent developments in trade theory; examination of tariffs, quotas, exchange controls, other trade barriers and underlying policy issues; review of U.S. commercial policy, GATT, the common market, regional and world economic organizations. 4 lectures. Not open to students with credit in ECON 404 or equivalent.

Financial markets and institutions. Structure of the banking industry and impacts of technological change in banking. Structure and operations of the Federal Reserve. Impacts of monetary policy on the economy. 4 lectures.

Application of statistical methods useful in economics. General linear regression model. Specific issues and problems related to economic models: multicollinearity, autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, dummy variables, lagged variables, and simultaneous equation estimation. Application and evaluation of selected examples of empirical economic research. Microcomputer applications. 4 lectures.

Economics of environmental resource management. Conservation, sustainability, and dynamic efficiency in natural resources. Effects of property rights and economic incentives on environmental and economic systems. Design of local and global environmental policies to align market outcomes with social welfare goals. 4 lectures. Not open to students with credit in ECON 431, ECON 432 or equivalent.

Basic principles of algorithmic problem solving and computer programming for economics and business analytics applications. Functions, iteration, recursion, and data structures. Testing and debugging. Design of algorithms and algorithmic complexity. Stochastic programs. Graph optimization. Credit will only be granted in one of the following courses: CSC 108, CSC 202, ECON 395. 4 lectures.

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units.

Application of basic tools of economics to American Industry. Case studies of individual firms and industries. Performance of various business structures, such as monopoly and oligopoly. Effects of government regulation and antitrust policy. 4 lectures.

Theory of comparative advantage, neoclassical model of trade, offer curves and terms of trade, edgeworth boxes, valuation of factor inputs, effects of migration and mobility of funds, emerging growth and trade distortions, welfare effects of trade, and recent developments in trade theory. 4 lectures.

Nature of international payments, U.S. balance of payments. Theory and practice of foreign exchange rate determination under the gold standard, paper standard, and IMF system; international money and capital markets; problems of international liquidity and monetary stability. 4 lectures.

Use of economic, financial, and other time series data to construct and evaluate forecasts. Forecasting methods including regression-based models, exponential smoothing, ARIMA and the GARCH family of models. 4 lectures.

Applications of quantitative techniques to topics in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. Use of multivariate calculus and linear algebra in formulating static economic models. Applications of statistical inference, estimation and forecasting in economic models. 4 lectures.

Decision making in complex, realistic situations. Simulation of random variables in Excel. Risk aversion. Subjective assessment of probabilities and correlations. Decision trees. Optimal bidding in auctions. The winner's curse. Moral hazard and risk sharing. Repeated investment decisions under risk. 4 lectures.

Principles of rational decision making with respect to government revenues and spending. Measurement of costs and benefits, and criterion selection. Taxation, user fees, deficit financing, public goods, neighborhood effects and zoning. Microcomputer applications. 4 lectures.

Wage determination theory, basic economic factors that affect the labor movement, economic impact of union activities on employment, output, income, wages, prices, and national economic policy. 4 lectures.

Analysis of ideas related to the development of economic theory in the Western civilization from the Greeks through the classical, neoclassical, and Keynesian to the current post-Keynesian concepts. 4 lectures.

The role of money in our economy. Focus on the links between monetary policy, interest rates, prices, housing markets, mortgage lending and overall economic activity. Public policy issues relating to real estate markets. 4 lectures.

Economic dimensions of environmental abuse and protection. Use of simple economic models in developing and evaluating environmental policies. Overview of current environmental problems. Issues related to the sustainability of economic growth at the national and international levels. 4 lectures.

Economic theory and public policies as applied to problems of natural resources and energy. Dynamic resource and energy models developed with reference to public and private sector growth. Application of the principles of capital theory emphasized. Case studies. Computer software applications in the study of natural resources and energy under uncertainty. 4 lectures.

Application of basic tools of economic analysis to problems of urban regions. Causes and possible cures for inadequate growth rate, income levels, and the quality of life in urban regions. 4 lectures.

Economic analysis of natural resource issues, policies and management with an emphasis on land and water use decisions in the western U.S. Urban demand for water; water supply and economic growth; economic impacts of surface water law and institutions; economics of land management. 4 lectures.

Modern advanced econometric techniques with a special focus on those commonly used in academic and non-academic settings. Discrete dependent variable models, instrumental variables, causal inference, nonlinear estimation, panel data, seemingly unrelated regression, distributed lag models, cointegration, and error correction models. 4 lectures.

Design and implementation of economic experiments including computer programming and statistical methods for experimental analysis. Behavioral economic models as an alternative to neoclassical economics including prospect theory, time-inconsistent preferences, and social preferences. 4 lectures.

Theory and practice of the development of economic analysis. Steps in the formulation and execution of an economics research project. 4 lectures.

Selection and analysis of a problem under faculty supervision. Problems typical of those which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Formal report is required. Minimum 120 hours total time.

Selection and analysis of a problem under faculty supervision. Problems typical of those which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Formal report is required. Minimum 120 hours total time.

Analysis of selected economic topics and problems in directed individual or group-based projects, which require application of economic models, principles and theory to investigate important business, economic or social issues. Formal report required. 4 seminars.

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Identification and estimation of linear and nonlinear regression models for analyzing business data. Topics include multiple linear regression; model selection; robust standard errors; instrumental variables; maximum likelihood estimation; logit/probit, ordered logit/probit, and other microeconometric models. 4 lectures.

Advanced individual research in accounting topics planned and completed under the direction of a member of the college faculty. Designed to meet the needs of qualified students who wish to pursue investigations in accounting which cannot be followed effectively in regularly offered elective courses. A formal written proposal must be accepted by the Associate Dean of OCOB before work begins.

Income taxation of trusts and estates as flow-through entities; transfer taxation of gifts and estates, including generation-skipping transfers. 4 lectures.

Multi-state income and franchise taxation; property taxes; sales and use taxes; and the constitutional authority for the imposition of state taxes. 4 lectures.

Current developments in income taxation of individuals, trusts and estates and business entities; transfer taxation of gifts and estates; and ethics and professional responsibility in taxation. 4 lectures.

Accounting internship that allows graduate level accounting students the opportunity to apply skills and competencies to an employment opportunity. Placement in a full-time supervised work experience at a public accounting firm or in an accounting or internal audit department of a private enterprise or government agency. Credit/No Credit grading only.

Comparative study of the taxation of C corporations and flow-through tax entities, including S corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Not open to students with credit in BUS 417. 4 lectures.

Comprehensive coverage of selected advanced financial accounting and reporting topics. Topics include accounting changes and errors, leases, pensions and other post-employment benefits, income taxes, and consolidated financial statements. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 seminars.

Comprehensive coverage of selected advanced financial accounting and reporting topics. Topics include financial statement footnote and MD&A disclosures and coverage of SEC statutes, regulations and filing forms. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 5 seminars.

Study of various transactions in order to understand the underlying business processes and information flows between various business units, in order for a transaction to occur and be properly reported, and the information determined that is critical for the information system to capture. Emphasis of role of information systems in controlling the authorization of transactions, access to information, access to assets, preparation of accounting records and reports. 4 seminars.

Advanced use of authoritative accounting and auditing data bases and actual filings by public companies. Frequent writing and speaking exercises. Real world accounting and auditing issues facing public and private enterprises. In-depth coverage of federal and state regulation of securities transactions. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Research techniques applicable to tax issues including the communication of research results. Administrative procedures necessary for tax compliance with the various tax jurisdictions with primary emphasis on IRS practices. 4 seminars.

Advanced concepts concerning the impact of taxes on individuals. Introduction to transfer taxes imposed on individuals. Financial, estate and compensation tax planning issues. 4 seminars.

Advanced and special topics related to the income tax treatment of partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and S corporations and their owners and beneficiaries. Creation, operation, liquidation and sale of such organizations. 4 seminars.

Advanced and special topics related to the income tax treatment of regular corporations and their shareholders. Mergers and acquisitions, tax accounting methods and periods, cross-boundary topics, and current issues. 4 seminars.

Fundamental tax concepts of inbound and outbound investments of U.S. taxpayers, controlled foreign corporations, Subpart F, the foreign tax credit, transfer pricing and contracting country treaties. 4 lectures.

Occupational and financial statement fraud; particular emphasis on the breakdown of corporate governance and ethics systems and developing internal control systems to prevent and detect fraudulent activities. 4 lectures.

International accounting, auditing, and corporate governance standards including international financial reporting standards (IFRS). 4 lectures.

Advanced topics in electronic spreadsheets and their use in accounting and financial applications. Developing spreadsheet models for data analysis and decision making. Integrating automation tools and external data sources into spreadsheets. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Fundamental concepts in database analysis, design, implementation, administration, and audit including issues such as requirements specification, REA modeling, ER modeling, normalization, SQL, transaction control, database security, and query optimization. May also include topics such as data warehouses, XBRL and ebXLM. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Comprehensive coverage of approaches to the measurement of fair values that are used in accounting situations such as mergers and acquisitions, recognition of stock based compensation, and determination of impairments in the carrying amounts of long-lived assets including intangible assets and goodwill. Role of financial reporting in the valuation of securities, credit analysis, and the determination of the cost of capital. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Directed group study of selected topics for graduate students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of the Director of Graduate Programs. Open only to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. A formal written proposal must be accepted by the Associate Dean of OCOB Graduate Programs before work begins.

Advanced individual research planned and completed under the direction of a member of the college faculty. Designed to meet the needs of qualified students who wish to pursue investigations which cannot be followed effectively in regularly offered elective courses. A formal written proposal must be accepted by the Associate Dean of OCOB Graduate Programs before work begins.

Collaborative business project with a client organization that allows graduate level students the opportunity to apply knowledge, skills and competencies to address a business problem. Small teams work in collaboration with a client organization and a faculty advisor. A formal written proposal must be accepted by the Associate Dean of OCOB Graduate Programs before work begins. The project may last up to one year. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format.

Principles of data visualization and storytelling. Data visualization tools for different types of data in the context of business analytics. Communication of results for business actionable insights. Software use includes Excel, Tableau and R. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Emphasis on development of the ability to read and interpret public and internal financial reports. Public reporting responsibilities of companies and management's responsibilities for developing and maintaining effective internal control systems. 4 lectures.

Focus on a variety of statistical techniques that help to transform data into useful information that can be used to make informed business predictions and decisions. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 seminars.

Application of behavioral, social and organizational science concepts to management. Individual, team and organizational levels of analysis, including such topics as expectations, perception, motivation, communications, creativity, leadership, cultural and ethical behavior, group dynamics, team effectiveness, work design, organization change and development. 4 seminars.

Legal and regulatory environment in which business operates. Consideration of historical, societal, and global perspectives reflecting political, social and/or economic beliefs and values. Strong emphasis on fundamental concepts of law and analytical tools to understand interaction between law, ethics and management decisions. 4 seminars.

Analysis of customer information, using a broad range of tools and techniques including predictive, statistical, and optimization models. Integration of data into reporting platforms. Application of findings to marketing decision-making. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Application of business analytics approaches and techniques to understanding and managing human resources. Emphasizes problems addressed using people analytics, including which methods are best and under what conditions, data quality and validity issues, and interpretation in the HR context. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Statistics background needed for analysis of business data and econometrics. Topics include basics of probability theory, random variables, distribution functions, conditional distributions, independence, expectations, covariance, correlation, random samples, estimation, asymptotic theory, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals. Couse may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Exploration of data management including relational databases, data warehouses, and NOSQL databases. Foundation for analyzing, designing, implementing and using information repositories in a business environment. Topics include the database development life cycle, data modeling, SQL programming, data quality and integration. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Apply cloud resources for business analytics. Identify business benefits of cloud computing, storage, networking, data management and security. Use web services to analyze big data including query, statistical analysis, machine learning and visualization. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Analysis of the challenges, successes, and failures managers face when planning for and implementing information system initiatives, particularly enterprise systems such as supply chain management, customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning systems. Focus on the strategic and operational impact of emerging information technologies in modern day business management. Design and development of knowledge worker applications including database and decision support systems. 4 lectures.

Managerial economics, or microeconomics, focuses on private markets. Choices made by firms and consumers within topics that include demand, supply, efficiency, marketing structure, and government intervention. Development of an analytical framework for analyzing how these topics are important for managers. 4 lectures.

Introduction to marketing management. Concepts and principles necessary to plan, direct and control the product, promotion, distribution and pricing strategies of the firm. 4 lectures.

Focus on project management tools and processes required to establish priorities for and management of projects within normal and abnormal scope, money and time constraints. Planning, organizational and resource challenges common to a variety of project types. Product life cycle, normal operational, new product introduction and profit oriented product family projects reviewed in service and production environments. 4 lectures.

Enhancement of business writing and oral presentation skills, organized around two areas: 1) preparing written business documents and reports, and 2) professional oral presentation skills. Preparation of a variety of business reports and documents. Multiple business presentations. 4 lectures.

Exploration of the concepts, tools and techniques of data mining in the business context, using case study and problem-solving approaches. Topics include multidimensional data modeling, predictive analytics, pattern discovery, forecasting, text mining, and data visualization. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Theories, practices and tools of corporate financial decision making. Topics include valuation of fixed income securities and stocks, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividends, and an overview of financial markets and institutions. Introduction to valuation of derivative securities, market efficiency, and agency costs. 4 seminars.

Development of the theoretical and empirical framework of the macroeconomy in which businesses must operate. Topics include GDP, inflation, unemployment, interest rates and monetary and fiscal policies. The dynamics of the macroeconomic environment over time. 4 lectures.

Introduction to the operations function and its interaction with other areas in an organization. Emphasis on applying lean six sigma thinking to achieve competitive advantage in cost, quality, time, and flexibility in manufacturing and service operations. 4 lectures. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format.

Examination of ethical risks raised by data analysis, including data collection, ownership and usage. Philosophical examination of topics raised by data analysis, including consent, privacy, transparency, bias and potential harms from data collection and use. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 2 lectures.

Correlation of experience and academic knowledge. Placement in a supervised business or public organization. A formal written proposal must be accepted by the Associate Dean of OCOB Graduate Programs before work begins. Credit/No Credit grading only.

Use of computers for advanced data analysis in business analytics. Topics include computer programming using statistical software, data gathering and cleaning, and machine learning. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Use of computers for advanced machine learning in business analytics. Topics include boosting, ensemble learning, Bayesian methods, and various types of neural networks. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Introduction to Bayesian econometrics with a focus on business decision making. Making appropriate use of prior information; computation of posterior densities; Bayesian forecasting and policy evaluation; model selection and diagnostic tools; alternative loss functions tailored to specific business applications. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Monte Carlo simulation. Decision making under uncertainty. Linear and non-linear programming. Dynamic models of growth and arrivals. Model risk. Applications to finance, operations, strategic planning, and marketing. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

Theory and practice of negotiation in a variety of professional and managerial contexts (e.g., business acquisitions, compensation, business disputes, transfer pricing, inter- and intra-organizational) and in one-on-one, group, and team-based arrangements. Includes impact of culture, ethics, dispute resolution, coalitions and use of creativity to develop integrative solutions. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 seminars.

Exploration of entrepreneurship with emphasis on the formation and management of new business ventures. Analysis of typical operating problems of these firms and application of appropriate techniques for their solution. 4 seminars.

Application of interdisciplinary skills to business and corporate strategy formulation and implementation. Analysis of interdependence between external environments and internal systems. Focus on responsibilities, tasks, and skills of general managers. Case studies, group problem solving. Integrating course of MBA core curriculum. Course satisfies comprehensive examination requirement. 4 seminars.

Business tour exposure to different management systems and their operating environments. Pre-trip and on-the-road meetings, readings, case studies and discussions. Tours of firms, government offices, ministries, etc; interviews of managers and government officials. Conducted in English. Passport required. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 2 seminars, 2 activities.

The process of financing new and fast-growing firms. Preparation of pro forma financial statements for a new venture. Readings on the venture capital process, from seed capital through the initial public offering (IPO). Valuation of firms seeking venture capital, and those planning their IPO. Valuing convertible securities. Real options valuation. 4 lectures.

Practical legal decisions required to conduct business for or with high technology companies. Methods to protect high technology developments in international markets, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks and contracts. 4 seminars.

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Total credit limited to 8 units. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. 1 to 4 seminars.

Career development and preparation with specific focus on the impact of organizational structures on the professions of business analytics and data science. Personal marketing in a dynamic technological environment. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 1 lecture.

An overview of the major functional and support activities in the personnel/human resource field, including strategic human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, compensation, employee rights, and employee safety and health. 4 seminars.

Overview of theory and practical tools to improve financing and investment decisions as they relate to the energy industry and markets, and achieve environmental objectives including valuation models, real options, energy derivatives, project finance, impact investing, and managing climate and technological risks. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

The knowledge and the elementary skills/competencies needed to intervene in an organization in order to improve its effectiveness. Design and use of action to improve organizational effectiveness. 4 seminars.

Selected economic problems analyzed at an advanced level in a particular field, such as international trade, public finance, urban, industrial organization or transportation. 4 seminars.

Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a departmental faculty member. Open only to graduate students demonstrating ability to do independent work. Enrollment by petition.

Review and discussion of the basic math tools needed for graduate work in economics, including set theory, linear algebra, properties of functions, static and dynamic optimization. 4 lectures.

Preferences and choice, preferences over commodities, consumer demand theory, producer theory, choice under uncertainty, simultaneous and sequential move games, incomplete information games, mechanism and incentive design. 4 lectures.

Finite Markov chains, linear state space models, dynamic programming, rational expectations equlibrium, Markov perfect equilibrium, Stackelberg plans, general equilibrium under certainty and uncertainty, Arrow securities, consumption-based asset pricing, incomplete markets. 4 lectures.

Statistical concepts for use in theoretical and applied econometric applications including random variables, independence, expectations, probability, distributions, covariance and correlation, large sample theory, and properties of estimators. 4 lectures.

Identification and estimation of linear and nonlinear regression models for analyzing business data. Topics include multiple linear regression; model selection; robust standard errors; instrumental variables; maximum likelihood estimation; logit/probit, ordered logit/probit, and other microeconometric models. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures.

The linear regression model. Confidence and prediction intervals. Hypothesis testing. The generalized regression model and heteroscedasticity. Identification and causal inference: randomization, regression, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, differences in differences. 4 lectures.

Maximum likelihood estimation. Binary, multinomial, and ordered discrete response models. Truncated, censored regression. Structural equation modeling. Factor models, filtering and Bayes rule. Random utility and mixed logit models. Demand estimation. 4 lectures.

Use of computers for advanced data analysis in economics and analytics. Topics include computer programming using statistical software, data gathering and cleaning, and machine learning. 4 lectures.

Potential outcomes framework and causal treatment effects. Unconfoundedness designs, including matching and propensity score methods. Selection on unobservable designs. Quantile regressions. The econometrics of randomized experiments. 4 lectures.

Economic analysis of pollution, congestion, public good provision, and natural resource conservation. Static and dynamic efficiency, economic growth and sustainability, pollution taxes, marketable permits, and the design of market-based regulations. 4 lectures.

Analysis of the international movement of goods, services, capital and payments. The role of exchange rates, tariffs, quotas, and transport costs. Relationship between international trade and economic growth. 4 lectures.

Economic analysis of the rationale for public expenditure and taxation. Externalities, pollution and public policy, income redistribution and public welfare, public goods, collective choice and political institutions, public budgeting techniques and cost-benefit analysis, taxation and tax policy, state-local finance and fiscal federalism. 4 lectures.

Economic theories of industrial organization with specific reference to such topics as cartels, market concentration and performance, vertical integration, franchise contracts, ownership and control of firms, multipart and discriminatory pricing, and tie-in sales. Economic aspects of antitrust law and government regulation of industry. 4 lectures.

Research methods in labor economics and application of modern empirical techniques to the analysis of labor markets. Topics include labor supply and demand, discrimination, migration, and human capital accumulation. 4 lectures.

Representing uncertainty using discrete and continuous conditional probabilities. Monte Carlo simulation of independent and correlated random variables. Optimization of decision variables. Randomization in program evaluation. Model mis-specification. Visualization and representation of the results of a decision analysis. Case studies. 4 lectures.

Ascending, first-price, second-price, and double auctions. Revenue equivalence, multi-unit auctions, the Vickrey-Clarke-Groves mechanism, and matching markets. The deferred acceptance algorithm, the immediate acceptance algorithm, and the many-to-one matching model. 4 lectures.

Regularization, model selection, and supervised and unsupervised learning. Post model selection inference for causal effects. Double/debiased machine learning, causal trees, casual forests, and synthetic controls. 4 lectures.

Directed group study of selected topics for graduate students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Advanced topics in economics chosen according to the common interests and needs of the students enrolled. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. 1 to 4 seminars. Total credit limited to 5 units.

Individual research under the general supervision of the faculty, leading to a graduate thesis of suitable quality. Minimum of 8 units required for degree.

Orientation to ITP major and concentrations. Development of a personalized graduation plan. Skills for academic success: goal setting, time management, study skills, registration strategies, overall adjustment to college life, including connection to a social peer network and Career Readiness. Field trip required. 1 activity.

Comprehensive overview of topics and opportunities in Industrial Technology and Packaging. Discusses fundamentals of product and package design, operations, supply chain management, innovation, and sustainability as related to curriculum. Includes practical application of tools to address real world challenges. 3 lectures.

A survey of common industrial power systems. Labs include fundamentals of electrical/electronic circuits, fluid power, internal combustion engines and renewable energy sources. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Learn and practice the what, why, and how of personal leadership. Uses the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People framework to provide students with skills they will use repeatedly in their careers and life. Course offered online only. 4 lectures.

Effective program development and leadership to implement safety and quality process improvement. Application of industrial leadership, knowledge, skills and methods to develop and implement total safety and quality management programs. Class project includes the oral presentation. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

Fundamental theory and practice of digital modeling with emphasis on hands-on use of two dimensional and three dimensional modeling software commonly used in industry. Includes part/assembly modeling, geometric dimensioning/tolerancing and fundamental skills in communicating product design data in accordance with industry standards. 2 lectures, 2 activities.

A comprehensive overview of fundamental structural and graphic concepts for package design. Focus on design thinking, two-dimensional and three-dimensional form creation, design elements, visual perception, photo rendering, and rapid prototyping. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Introduction to a wide variety of manufacturing processes and materials with emphasis on metallic products. Analysis of relationships among manufacturing processes, materials and product design. Provides experiential learning on safe and efficient operations of manufacturing equipment. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Directed group study of selected topics. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Develop an understanding of contemporary issues in modern industrial facilities. Emphasis on support systems and equipment such as heating and cooling; material handling; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic power systems; and energy management. Includes facilities sustainability and lean practices. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

Taking new industrial enterprise concept to launch. Planning and management of product-based start-up including integration of: product development; manufacturability and costs; outsourcing; channel selection; supply chain; inventory and scheduling. Application to project case study. Emphasis on developing effective technical presentations. 2 lectures, 2 activities.

Develop skills to function as lean six sigma leader. Discussion and problem sessions cover lean six sigma green belt body of knowledge: define, measure, analyze, improve, control. Team skills necessary to complete projects. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Overview of user-centered design methods involving sketching and quick prototyping techniques for new product development. Topics include: design thinking, identification of user needs, concept generation/selection/testing, industrial design, visual perception, ergonomics, sustainable design, product architecture, and intellectual property. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Overview of packaging functions, materials and development. Discuss value addition to product-package systems via various packaging materials, processes, design and protective packaging for global distribution. Illustrates the impact of packaging on environment. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Fulfills GE Area Upper-Division B (GE Areas B5, B6, or B7 for students on the 2019-20 catalog).

Physical and chemical properties of plastic materials and processing techniques. Evaluation of current materials and technologies to reduce waste and to improve reuse and recycling. Applied laboratory using common industry processes emphasizes relationships among processing, structure, properties, and consumer response. Course may be offered in classroom-based, or hybrid format. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Fulfills GE Area Upper-Division B (GE Areas B5, B6, or B7 for students on the 2019-20 catalog).

Introduction to supply chain management and performance metrics. Supply or value chains dealing with hard goods and services from design to daily management. Project management techniques and technology for making and implementing decisions. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Programming and setup of computer-controlled manufacturing/assembly machinery. Includes introduction to smart manufacturing and industrial internet of things. Familiarization with CNC machines, robots, 3D printing, programmable logic controllers and online data monitoring. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.

Process improvement and quality assurance viewed from systems perspective including cost, time, and process. Lean thinking and tools studied as problem solving approach achieving continuous improvement through waste elimination and variability reduction. Projects improve processes in manufacturing, supply chain or service. 4 lectures.

Tools and concepts required to complete a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification project (LSSGB). Supervised independent completion of an LSSGB project for a client selected by the student. Written and verbal presentation of process and results.

Technical competencies in complex business-to-business selling through project selling teams, providing extended product/service solutions to customer buying committees. Individual mock sales presentations (with written proposals) and team case study presentations. 4 lectures.

Design of packaging systems using paper, paperboard, corrugated fiberboard, and other fiber-based materials. Physical and chemical properties, manufacturing, converting operations, commercial applications, and sustainability. Survey of tests and procedures for fiber-based packaging materials and packaging products following ASTM, TAPPI, and ISO standards. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Integrated study of packaging machinery and processes from a practical and operational viewpoint. Understanding basic processes and interrelationship between packaging machinery and type of product, production layout and efficiency, material handling and distribution equipment, quality control and ancillary systems. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

Linking supply chain operations to deliver value to the end customer. Contrasting of advanced manufacturing concepts, such as pull systems, sales and operations planning, mixed model manufacturing, level production, and theory of constraints to traditional materials requirements planning systems. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

A comprehensive overview of cradle-to-cradle sustainability concerns that apply to the packaging life cycle, tools for measuring & reporting sustainability and communicating sustainability initiatives. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Overview of various analytical methods and tools used for the evaluation of polymers and other packaging materials including thermal characterization, spectroscopy, chromatography. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the matter. Identification of polymeric materials and morphology. Mass transfer measurement. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Overview of the role that packaging quality plays in consumer packaged goods. Techniques used for testing and evaluating the quality of consumer product packaging, including material quality assessment, product-package interaction and human-package interaction. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Comprehensive overview of the U.S. laws and regulations applicable to packaging of different types of consumer products, and related government organizations. Awareness of legal and regulatory requirements related to packaging solutions. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Key concepts, tools, and approaches for making effective supply chain and logistics decisions in support of business goals. Practical management issues and applications are the focus rather than theoretical, mathematical optimization. Business cases and simulations are used to illustrate and explore best practices. 4 lectures.

Work experience in business, industry, government and other areas of student career interest. Periodic written progress reports, final report, and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 4 units.

Concepts, frameworks, and experiences necessary to understand the business potential of technology innovations and determine if one or more sustainable market opportunities can be identified to exploit them. Hands-on exercises and real new inventions to illustrate concepts. 4 lectures.

Study of packaging systems for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices. Characteristics and properties of materials, forms, and sterilization methods. Design principles for products for healthcare. Laboratory exercises on packaging operations, materials, and evaluation methods. International and federal regulations and standards. Field trip may be required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems graduates must solve in their field of employment. Project results presented in a formal report, and must be completed in two quarters. Minimum 120 hours total time.

Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems graduates must solve in their field of employment. Project results presented in a formal report, and must be completed in two quarters. Minimum 120 hours total time.

Selection and analysis of industrial and technological problems and opportunities in directed individual or group-based projects. Problems typical to those which graduates could encounter in their fields of employment. Formal report required. Minimum 120 hours of total time. 4 seminars.

An integrative manufacturing business and production systems experience, including design, prototyping, processing, quality control, resource management, cost-control, marketing, sales, packaging, and technical documentation. Team projects reflect the real-world, dynamic environment of product development and production. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.

Blockchain technology in business, with application examples in management (including HR, marketing and accounting), operation systems (manufacturing, supply chain and other service systems), finance (including stock trading, real estate transactions and P2P payment systems) and entrepreneurship. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as BUS/ITP 468.

Directed group study and seminars in selected topics in industrial technology. Open to undergraduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories.

Survey of tests and procedures for packaging materials and packaging products following ASTM and ISTA standards. The testing procedures include tests for shock, vibration, drop and impact as prescribed for shipment by truck, rail, sea, and air. Hands-on product/packaging testing for quality control. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Integrative approach to developing new packaging systems by balancing the needs of the different value chain stakeholders. Interplay of package design for end-users, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and disposal. Class project focuses on cross-disciplinary collaboration, design thinking, discovery, and disruptive innovation. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the department faculty. Open only to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. Maximum of 6 units may be applied to degree requirements.

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 16 units. 1 to 4 seminars.

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. The Schedule of Classes will list title selected. Total credit limited to 16 units. 1-4 laboratories.

Completion of a thesis involving individual research that is significant to the field of industrial and technical systems. A formal written proposal must be accepted by the Associate Dean of OCOB Graduate Programs before work begins. Course satisfies culminating experience requirement through the completion of the comprehensive thesis. Total credit limited to 9 units.

Packaging value chain from raw material supplier to retailers in the context of meeting current needs within the packaging arena. Global exploration of value chain strategies to increase innovation, sustainability, cost savings, quality, organizational agility, and responsiveness. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 lectures.

Fundamental and physical properties of packaging materials. Processing of materials. Design and fabrication of packaging materials for efficient, economically viable and environmental sustainable product-package systems for global supply chain solutions. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Overview of packaging laws and regulations. Content ranges from FDA, USDA, FTC, and EPA concepts, to labeling and structural issues such as bio-terror, product security and environmental packaging to materials issues, litigation, international concepts and intellectual property issues. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 3 lectures.

Integrated view of procurement, operations and logistics management. Management of the flow of products from raw material sourcing and acquisition through delivery to the final user. Capturing and understanding the value across these flows and how to increase it. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 3 lectures.

Overview of structural and graphic design concepts for package design with focus on creating value throughout the entire packaging value chain. Topics include design thinking, innovation, design processes, two-dimensional and three-dimensional design elements, positioning, value creation, and distribution packaging considerations. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Physical properties of distribution packaging and equipment used in prototyping and testing of product-packaging systems for global supply chains. Application of packaging knowledge to solve distribution packaging problems in modern business, with a view towards costs and environmental sustainability. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures. Formerly ITP 537.

Overview of the role of quality of packaged product and techniques used for testing and evaluating quality of consumer products as related to material quality assessment, product-package interaction and human-package interaction. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 Lectures.

Packaging as a means to increase sales of product. Package design, structure, materials and production costs. Exploration of color, imagery, sustainability, and recent trends. Course is offered online only. 4 lectures.

Analytical and quantitative techniques. Summary measures, smoothing, interpolation curve fitting, root-finding, extrema. Numerical differentiation, integration. Boundary value problems. Numerical simulation. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Decisions with financial implications for firms' owners and stakeholders in the context of packaging. Choice of best packaging alternative from the financial standpoint. Course offered online only. 4 Lectures.

Initiation, completion and presentation of an individual project, involving research, allowing an opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and competencies to address a significant issue in the field of packaging value chain, preferably in connection with the student's employment. Formerly ITP 591.