The Hasan School of Business
Accreditation
The business majors (BSBA) of the Hasan School of Business are accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is a not-for-profit corporation of educational institutions, corporations and other organizations devoted to the promotion and improvement of higher education in business administration and management. Organized in 1916, AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting.
Mission
The mission of the Hasan School of Business at Colorado State University Pueblo is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate business education for a diverse student population through our strong professional focus on contemporary business practices. Our educational programs prepare our students to assume team member and leadership roles in business by:
- Developing their skills in communication and critical thinking, and
- Instilling in them awareness of the global economy and ethical behavior.
The intellectual pursuits of our faculty focus primarily on applied scholarship and instructional development. Our outreach activities – developed in partnership with the community – serve to enhance the quality of life and economic well-being in southeastern Colorado.
Learning Outcomes Assessment
The Hasan School of Business is committed to continuous improvement through a rigorous assessment program focused on measuring learning outcomes and implementing measures to enhance students’ chances of success. Within each individual course, faculty members utilize a variety of assessment techniques, including: student presentations, projects, peer evaluations, examinations, and student surveys.
Undergraduate Majors
The Hasan School of Business offers undergraduate majors in accounting, business management, computer information systems, and economics. There are a variety of emphasis areas associated with the above majors (see Page 220). Graduates will be able to successfully compete for appropriate entry-level positions in private firms, nonprofit organizations or government. The accounting major prepares graduates for professional careers in accounting. The knowledge and skills acquired in the business management major can be used in a number of areas including human resource and operations management. The business management major with an emphasis in agribusiness prepares graduates to succeed in the specialized area of business and agriculture. The business management major with an emphasis in marketing prepares the graduate to successfully promote and sell goods and services. The business management major with an emphasis in sports industry management is a collaborative curricular effort with the Exercise Science and Health Promotion Department. Students seeking this major will have specialized managerial skills in the sports management and outdoor recreation industry. The business management major with an emphasis in organization risk and security management is a collaborative effort with Political Science Department. Students seeking this major will have specialized management skills in crisis and disaster management. The Computer Information Systems major prepares graduates for successful careers in the information technology (IT) fields. The CIS major with a cyber security emphasis prepares students for risk assessment and security design. The CIS major with a data analytics emphasis prepares students to store, manage, and analyze business data. The CIS major with a software development emphasis prepares students for software analysis, design, and implementation. Economics and Economics with a Finance emphasis majors are particularly well prepared to enter graduate programs in business, in addition to assuming entry-level positions in business firms, nonprofit organizations or government, as well as, positions in banking, financial analysis, and related financial services industries.
NOTE: Students planning to take professional certification exams in any field are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor to understand any additional requirements.
CIS Minor
Non-CIS majors who wish to minor in CIS have several options. They may build their own minor based on the completion of seven core courses and a minimum of nine credits of 3/400 upper-division CIS courses.
Co-Curricular Opportunities
Co-curricular activities are encouraged for all Hasan School of Business students. Included are internships, student clubs, and seminar programs. A current list of clubs is available in the Hasan School of Business or on the CSU Pueblo web site.
Advising
All pre-business students, business majors, and CIS majors are advised in the Hasan School of Business. Students are required to meet with an HSB advisor each term to plan their course schedules for the upcoming term. In addition, consulting with an advisor is necessary in declaring a business major, applying for an internship and filing a graduation planning sheet.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Programs
- Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Business Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Business Management: Agribusiness Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Business Management: Cannabis Industry Management Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Business Management: Information Technology Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Business Management: Organizational Risk & Security Management Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Business Management: Sports Industry Management Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science
- Computer Information Systems: Cyber Security Concentration, Bachelor of Science
- Computer Information Systems: Data Analytics Concentration, Bachelor of Science
- Computer Information Systems: Software Development Concentration, Bachelor of Science
- Economics, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Economics: Finance Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Marketing, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Minors
Certificates
3+2 Programs
- Business Administration 3+2 Program, Integrated Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration
- Business Administration 3+2 Program, Integrated Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration
- Business Administration 3+2 Program, Integrated Construction Management, Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration
- Business Administration 3+2 Program, Non-Integrated BS, BA/MBA
- Business Administration 3+2 Program, Non-Integrated BS,BA/MBA in Business Administration: Public Management Concentration
- Health Sciences General Concentration 3+2 Plan, Integrated Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Administration Concentration
Graduate Programs
- Business Administration, Master of Business Administration
- Business Administration: Cybersecurity Concentration, Master of Business Administration
- Business Administration: Healthcare Administration Concentration, Master of Business Administration
- Business Administration: Public Management Concentration, Masters of Business Administration
Accounting (ACCT)
As Needed.
Survey of accounting course. Topics: accounting concepts, accounting information users, elements and purpose of financial statements, accrual accounting, internal control, and basic financial analysis.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Managerial uses of accounting information, including cost-based, decision making, differential accounting, and responsibility accounting. May include computer-based applications.
Prerequisite: ACCT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Conceptual framework, accounting cycle, financial statements, time value of money, revenue recognition, and accounting for cash, receivables, inventory, and long-term assets.
Prerequisite: ACCT 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing.
As Needed.
Investments, liabilities, bonds, leases, income taxes, pensions, employee benefit plans, shareholder equity, earnings per share, accounting changes and errors, and the statement of cash flows.
Prerequisite: ACCT 301.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Federal income tax as applied to income recognition, exclusions from income and property transactions of individuals. Introduction to tax research resources and techniques.
Prerequisite: ACCT 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Accounting procedures applicable to industries with emphasis on job order process costs, standard cost and profit planning including differential costs, internal profit and price policies, and capital budgeting.
Prerequisite: ACCT 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing.
As Needed.
The study of design and implementation of accounting information systems. Attention directed to the traditional accounting model and its relationship to computerized accounting information systems.
Prerequisite: ACCT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Application of fundamental theory to partnerships, international operations, consolidated statements, and business combinations; introduction to government.
Prerequisite: ACCT 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Business law as found in the Regulation section of the Uniform CPA examination.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Accounting major only.
As Needed.
Taxation of corporations, partnerships, estates/trusts. Analysis of mergers and dissolution of corporations. Introduction to estate/gift taxes and international taxation.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Study of auditing and attestation services in the public accounting environment with special emphasis on auditing methodologies and research.
Prerequisite: ACCT 410.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
As Needed.
Accounting Ethics focuses on teaching students the standards of right and wrong, using various real-life corporate failures. Students apply ethical standards to solve problems.
Prerequisite: ACCT 410.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Permission of advisor. Accounting major only. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Supervised field work in selected business, social and governmental organizations; supplemented by written reports.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. HSB majors only. Permission of internship coordinator. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
This class, as an MBA leveling course, provides a basic understanding of financial reporting accounting, including the accounting cycle, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA.
As Needed.
Introduction to accounting as the language of business. Emphasis on reasoning and logic of external reporting model. May include computer-based applications.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA.
Fall, Spring.
Accounting concepts and methods utilized in managerial planning, budgeting, controlling, and evaluating to optimize decision making.
Prerequisite: ACCT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Advanced study of tax research methodology, IRS and professional guidelines on tax positions, appreciation of research skills, planning techniques to individual, corporate, partnership cases.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA.
As Needed.
Cost systems supporting new management philosophies, JIT, total quality management, continuous improvement, process reengineering. Activity-based costing, target costs, cost of quality.
Prerequisite: ACCT 320.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA.
As Needed.
Critical review and discussion of relevant accounting topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Individual study of a subject determined by the instructor and student with permission of the director.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Repeatable (6).
Automotive Industry Management (AIM)
Fall, Spring.
Introduction to the industry from viewpoint of history, social impact, and future growth. Provide student exposure to AIM program policies and procedures, campus resources and college life.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Design and operational theory of Otto cycle automotive gasoline engines.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: AIM 110L.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Practical experience with MLR related engine tasks focusing on compression, lubrication, cooling system and camshaft/timing belt service.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: AIM 110.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Design, theory and operation of electrical/electronic fundamentals including Ohm’s law, series & parallel circuits, AC, DC, engine electrical systems; battery, starting, charging and inclusive of accessory system.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 120L.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Practical experience with MLR-related automotive electrical systems service focused on engine electrical systems; battery, starting, charging and inclusive of accessory electrical systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 120.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Design and operational theory of automotive brake systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 130L.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Practical experience with MLR-related automotive brake systems service.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 130.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Study of automotive industry management theory and styles of store operations including customer service skills, associate interaction, managerial responsibilities. Product and parts catalog knowledge/advertising.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Design and operational theory of manually shifted helical geared transmissions, clutches & remaining drive line including final drives.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 160L.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Practical experience with MLR-related automotive automatic transmission service.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 160.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Design, theory and operation of gasoline engine performance related to: compression, volumetric efficiency, thermal efficiency, operating temperature, ignition timing, air/fuel mixture ratio and exhaust emissions.
Prerequisite: AIM 110 and AIM 110L and AIM 120 and AIM 120L.
Corequisite: AIM 210L.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Practical experience with automotive electrical systems service focused digital/electronic management systems related to OBD II, engine, drive train, brakes, vehicle stability, traction control, OBD II, accessories, HVAC.
Prerequisite: AIM 120 and AIM 120L.
Corequisite: AIM 220.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Design and operational theory of automotive suspension and steering systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: AIM 230L.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Practical experience with MLR-related automotive suspension & steering service.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: AIM 230.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
Supervised industrial field work.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: AIM major only.
As Needed.
A study of automotive regulatory issues to include, OSHA, SDS, RTK, health and environmental issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Petroleum industry; basic production processes, marketing techniques, alternate fuel sources, and conservation techniques.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Theory and lab experience on new concepts in automotive electrical, fuel and suspension systems.
Prerequisite: AIM 125 and AIM 125L and AIM 165 and AIM 165L and AIM 235 and AIM 235L and AIM 255 and AIM 255L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Diagnosis of electrical, fuel, engine, brake and transmission systems; study of service management and service writer duties.
Prerequisite: AIM 125 and AIM 125L and AIM 165 and AIM 165L and AIM 235 and AIM 235L and AIM 255 and AIM 255L and AIM 345.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Research, preparation and presentation methods and techniques for selling in the automotive milieu.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special interest area.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (10).
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (10).
As Needed.
Directed, independent study of topics agreed upon by the student and instructor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (10).
As Needed.
Supervised industrial field work.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. AIM major only. Repeatable (10).
Business Administration (BSAD)
Fall, Spring.
Introduction to the world of business that will provide insights on careers, business disciplines, and the world of business.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
This introductory course serves as a vehicle to deliver fundamental personal financial management skills to students, providing the tools necessary to make good financial decisions.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Course designed to inform students about the study abroad process in order to maximize their international learning experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Statistical methods in business, sampling, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, multiple regression, and chi square tests. Use of problem solving methods.
Prerequisite: MATH 101.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
Examination of issues addressing ethical, legal, social and environmental responsibilities of businesses toward government, customers, employees, and the general public.
Prerequisite: BSAD 270.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
Development of advanced statistical techniques to support business decision-making. Topics include advanced multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance and nonparametric techniques.
Prerequisite: BSAD 265.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Projects.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).
Fall, Spring.
Designed to help majors draw connections among the business disciplines. The course provides an in-depth examination of contemporary issues in the business environment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing.
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Permission of department chair. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Supervised field work in selected business, social and governmental organizations; supplemented by written reports.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. HSB majors only. Permission of internship coordinator. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
This class prepares students to solve business problems using statistics and business research methods using statistical estimation, hypothesis testing, and advanced statistical methods.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
The impact of continued social, political, economic, technological, and legal pressures upon ethical business issues and managerial decision making.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Statistical methods in business, sampling, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, multiple regression and chi square tests. Use of problem solving methods.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
Fall.
This course is designed to help prepare students for the rigors of academic writing at the graduate and professional levels.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
This class prepares students to solve business problems using advanced quantitative methods and business modeling techniques.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
This class will explore the principles, methods, tools and best practices in contemporary applied business analytics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
Fall, Spring.
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the dynamics and complexity of managing business across the globe.
Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research design including development of hypothesis and assessment techniques in preparation for undertaking research projects.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
The student will work under the close supervision of a graduate faculty member in basic or applied research resulting in a thesis or report of high academic quality.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Individual study of a subject determined by the instructor and student with permission of the director.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
A competency-based course, topics include: file management, formatting, fonts, editing, reports, footnotes, desktop publishing, clip art, styles, outlines, tables, and mail merge.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
This course touches the various fields and career opportunities in Computer Information Systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
An introduction to PowerPoint which includes presentation templates, charts, object embedding, slide shows and other details in enhancing communications via presentation software.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Includes worksheet design, text and formula manipulation, charts, lists, pivot tables, ranges, lookup tables, data analysis, functions, and macros.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Course includes relational database design, table creation, data manipulation, queries, forms, reports, web access, and interface design.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
This course introduces students to the basic concepts in programming through the Python language. Throughout the course there are multiple opportunities for students to practice the programming and debugging process.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
An examination of the information systems industry. Topics covered include technologies, tools, processes, systems, and careers. Also includes discussion of relevant societal and ethical issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
An introduction to secure computer programming, design, and testing using the Java object-oriented programming language. Topics include language constructs, functions, file handling, and inheritance.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
In depth study of personal computer hardware, peripherals, and interfaces. Course examines processors, disk drives, buses, video cards, memory and diagnostic software.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
CIS210 is an introductory and overview course for the principles and application of cyber security concepts and techniques. This course will analyze both the technical and non-technical fundamentals of cyber security.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Practical methods for analyzing business problems and designing contemporary secure information systems solutions using various methodologies, techniques, skills, and tools.
Prerequisite: CIS 171.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
An introduction to the processes needed to formulate and solve business problems and to support managerial decision making using MS Excel Spreadsheets and Excel add-ins.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Competency.
Fall.
Fundamental hardware, software, data communication, and cyber security concepts necessary for designing and securing computer networks and computing environments.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Individual projects designed to extend student knowledge beyond offerings in the current curriculum. Examples include program, database, Web site or network research or development.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. Permission of instructor. Repeatable (3).
As Needed.
Study of new and emerging topics and technologies in the computing field.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. Repeatable (3).
As Needed.
IT-related industrial work experience under the direction of a field supervisor and faculty member.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).
Fall.
This course provides hands-on experience in designing and securing Web-based applications. It applies the latest web technologies to create, debug and publish secure web applications.
Prerequisite: CIS 171.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Explore Linux features, including shell commands and shell scripts, file system and directory structures, text editors, processes, regular expression, and other system administration topic such as file ownership and permissions.
Prerequisite: CIS 171.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Design, implementation and use of database management systems; comparison of available software packages; concepts of query languages and security considerations. Laboratory assignments utilize a relational data base system.
Prerequisite: CIS 240.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
Spring.
Design and develop desktop and web-based applications using C# and .NET. Emphasis on advanced programming concepts and technique, and secure coding practices.
Prerequisite: CIS 171.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Introduction to application and management of IT in functional business areas (marketing, finance, accounting, etc.). Topics include IT strategy, business intelligence, e-commerce, and cyber security.
Prerequisite: CIS 103 and CIS 104 and MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Open to non-CIS majors only.
As Needed.
This course focuses on key issues including e-commerce strategy, business models, technology infrastructure, security and payment systems, e-marketing, and ethical behavior.
Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing.
Fall.
Secure development of Android applications using advanced Java programming concepts for the Android devices.
Prerequisite: CIS 271.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Introduces the necessary knowledge and skills to install, configure, manage, and secure network operating systems, preparing students to be system administrators in a networking environment.
Prerequisite: CIS 289.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Using Python programming language as a tool to solve the problems in Data Analytics such as data visualization, natural language processing, database handling, and machine learning.
Prerequisite: CIS 171.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Student Teams design and implement database, network, web and other computer-based projects in the local community. Modern analysis, design and modeling techniques are emphasized.
Prerequisite: MGMT 368.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have completed CIS core.
Spring.
Emphasis on cutting-edge applications, tools, techniques, and trends in Data Analytics such as data visualization, interactive dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data architecture.
Prerequisite: CIS 350.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
Spring.
Students will understand the impact of cyber threats to critical IT resources. Topics include defense-in-depth safeguards, threat vulnerability asset analysis, and secure programming.
Prerequisite: CIS 289.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Overview of cyber security threats to operations, hardware, software, assessment of cyber security risk, risk mitigation strategies, disaster recovery planning, and cyber security law.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Focus on the detection, isolation and response to information security breaches and attacks. Provides a detailed examination of the entire computer forensic process.
Prerequisite: CIS 289.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure various cloud and virtualization technologies. Course topics include hardware virtualization, OS virtualization, and cloud platforms.
Prerequisites: CIS 315.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Individual projects designed to extend student knowledge beyond offerings in the current curriculum. Examples include program, database, Web site or network research or development.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Study of new and emerging topics and technologies in the computing field.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing. Repeatable (9).
Fall.
Seminar concerning appropriate career topics in computer information systems. Speakers may include guests, faculty or students. Student outcomes will be assessed. Required of majors.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: CIS 432.
Registration Information: Must have completed CIS core.
As Needed.
IT-related industrial work experience under the direction of a field supervisor and faculty member.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior Standing. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Using Python programming language as a tool to solve the problems in Data Analytics such as data visualization, natural language processing, database handling, and machine learning.
Prerequisite: CIS 171.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
As Needed.
Student teams design and implement database, network, web and other computer-based projects in the local community. Modern analysis, design and modeling techniques are emphasized.
Prerequisite: MGMT 368.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have completed CIS core.
Spring.
Emphasis on cutting-edge applications, tools, techniques, and trends in Data Analytics such as data visualization, interactive dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data architecture.
Prerequisite: CIS 240 or CIS 350.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
Spring.
Students will understand the impact of cyber threats to critical IT resources. Topics include defense-in-depth safeguards, threat vulnerability asset analysis, and secure programming.
Prerequisite: CIS 289 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
Spring.
Overview of cyber security threats to operations, hardware, software; assessment of cyber security risk, risk mitigation strategies, disaster recovery planning, cyber security law.
Prerequisite: Any Introduction to Management course.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Introduction to MGMT course strongly recommended as prerequisite.
Fall.
Students will learn computer forensics, business continuity planning, incident response, 3rd party contractual agreements with response agencies, Case Law and detection, and isolation response to info security.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.
Fall, Spring.
Principles, methodologies, practices and management of information systems in business organizations, topics include: IT strategy, IT project management, e-commerce, and enterprise information systems.
Prerequisite: CIS 100 and CIS 103 and CIS 104 and MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
This course focuses on key issues including e-commerce strategy, business models, technology infrastructure, security and payment systems, e-marketing, and ethical behavior.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Study of new and emerging topics and technologies in the computing field.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Permission of instructor.
Economics (ECON)
As Needed.
ECON 101 is an online survey course covering both microeconomics and macroeconomics for Non-business major undergraduates. Topics will be studied through the lens of consumers, employees, business owners, and managers.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
Applications oriented approach to understanding the economy including monetary policy, deficits and surpluses, international issues; fundamental differences between liberal and conservative economic policies.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: SS, GT-SS1)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Illustrates how firms make price, wage and profit maximizing decisions. Other topics include market performance, market failure, environmental issues and government intervention.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: SS, GT-SS1)
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
In-depth study of macroeconomic models including classical, Keynesian, monetarist, new classical and new Keynesian systems. Evaluates applications of monetary and fiscal policies in different models.
Prerequisite: ECON 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
In-depth study of microeconomic theories of production and consumption. Emphasis on strategic behavior and decision making under uncertain conditions.
Prerequisite: ECON 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Topics include behavior of interest rates, money supply process and theory of central banking, determinants of exchange rates and current issues of international financial system.
Prerequisite: ECON 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Students explore geographic dimensions of economic activities to better understand world regions, locational advantages, and geopolitical dynamics in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Explore the role of Real Estate in the U.S. economy. Examine the economic factors in the market, including property valuation, investment analysis methods, mortgage lending & investment strategies for wealth accumulation.
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Applies regional economic concepts to real-world projects. Develops skills in accessing a community's trade area, trade relations between communities and sources of local employment growth.
Prerequisite: ECON 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
International trade and finance theory. Topics include trade protectionism, regional alliances, role of international organizations, economic development, exchange rate determination and balance of payments.
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Projects.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Special Projects.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Must be HSB major. Permission of department chair. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Supervised field work in selected business, social, and governmental organizations; supplemented by written reports.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. Must be HSB major. Permission of internship coordinator. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
This class prepares students to understand the market economy and forces that affect prices of goods and services, prices of resources and profit maximizing decisions.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Applications oriented approach to understanding the economy including monetary policy, deficits and surpluses, international issues; fundamental differences between liberal and conservative economic policies.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
Spring, Summer.
Provides the macro- and micro-economic understanding managers will use throughout their careers. Topics include demand estimation, pricing, decisions under uncertainty, domestic monetary policy, international economics.
Prerequisite: ECON 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Individual study of a subject determined by the instructor and student with permission of the director.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).
Finance (FIN)
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Financial management, planning, policy formulation and financial decision making.
Prerequisite: FIN 330.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Analysis and forecasting of security markets, industry and company studies, portfolio selection and management.
Prerequisite: FIN 330.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
The role of financial institutions, instruments and markets; structure of interest rates; the Federal Reserve and monetary policy; and the structure, regulation, portfolio and risk management of financial institutions.
Prerequisite: FIN 330.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Analysis of financial policies in various organizations. Emphasis on managerial problems in long-range planning, decision making under uncertainty, risk measurement and applications of capital markets.
Prerequisite: FIN 330.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
This course focuses on how to apply financial tools and techniques to the planning, funding, operation, and valuation of an entrepreneurial venture.
Prerequisite: FIN 330.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Illustrate theories and the current issues of international finance. Topics include the determination of exchange rates, intervention and international monetary systems.
Prerequisite: FIN 330.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Projects.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: FIN 330.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of department chair. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Supervised field work in selected business, social and governmental organizations; supplemented by written reports.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
This class prepares students in basic concepts of managerial finance, including goals, financial analysis, cash flows, time value, risk/return, stocks/bonds, and investment decisions.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
Fall, Summer.
Theory and application of investment, financing and dividend decisions to maximize stockholder wealth. Use of analytical cases to solve financial problems facing business firms.
Prerequisite: FIN 330.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Financial theory and practice as applied to the financial management of multinational corporations.
Prerequisite: FIN 530.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Individual study of a subject determined by the instructor and student with permission of the director.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).
Management (MGMT)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Managerial process of planning, organizing, leading, decision-making, and controlling. Modern management techniques will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Introduction and exploration of entrepreneurship. Students will identify and articulate start up ideas in project activities.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Introductory exposure to entrepreneurship for agribusinesses through presentations by industry professionals.
Prerequisite: ECON 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Team-work, individual and group behavior, motivation, work design, communication, decision-making, leadership, and organizational culture.
Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Investigation of social entrepreneurship and sustainability practices. Students will create organizational plans balancing human needs, ecology and economy to launch organizations capable of producing an abundant future.
Prerequisite: MGMT 214.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Approval of instructor.
Fall, Spring.
An examination of the human resource functions of planning, selection and recruitment, compensation, training and development, employee and labor relations, and safety and health.
Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Legal water issues within the context of historical, social and economic development with emphasis on the southwestern United States.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Strategies and tactical methods, opportunities and problems associated with the flow of materials in an organization will be covered.
Prerequisite: MGMT 311.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
Project planning, control, management and evaluation. Use of project planning software.
Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing.
As Needed.
Laws, regulations, case decisions affecting ranching and farming in the Rocky Mountain area.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Monetary affairs of agribusiness and agricultural production emphasizing credit institutions and procurement, investment, and management.
Prerequisite: AREC 305.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Federal and state legislation and executive orders governing the employer-employee relationship; legal rights of organizations and collective bargaining.
Prerequisite: MGMT 318.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
In-depth analysis of the various environment, management, accounting, finance, and legal considerations required for business plan development by an entrepreneur or small business owner.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Examination of recent developments in the strategy of operations in the manufacturing and service sectors involving technological policy, new process development, and new product introduction.
Prerequisite: MGMT 311.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Concepts and techniques of quality improvement processes. Defining quality in customer satisfaction terms and improving quality of products and service through modern techniques.
Prerequisite: MGMT 311.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Evaluation of organizational design structures, measurement of system performance, and problems in design of adaptive systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing. HSB majors only. Permission of advisor.
As Needed.
Formulation and administration of public policies affecting agricultural industries and rural areas in the United States.
Prerequisite: ECON 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Integrative course that draws upon the business and leadership cores to explore practical ways in which to identify, evaluate, plan, and lead opportunities for organizational change.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Development of the sports industry; present state, and future trends in the field through the lenses of recreation, amateur and professional sport.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Special Projects.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Must be HSB major. Permission of department chair. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Supervised field work in selected business, social and governmental organizations; supplemented by written reports.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. Must be HSB major. Permission of internship coordinator. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
This class familiarizes students with the managerial process and multiple specific topics related to the managerial function.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Managerial process of planning, organizing, leading, decision-making, and controlling. Modern management techniques will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
Fall, Spring.
Managerial perspective of operations functions, under-standing of analytical tools to solve operations problems, applied operations issues, and develop decision-making skills.
Prerequisite: BSAD 265 or MATH 156 and MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
Fall.
Ideas and concepts for increasing effectiveness in organizations. Major topics include personality, motivation, leadership, communication, group dynamics, change and conflict, and contingencies of work unit design.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Identification of external environments faced by organizations and theories of organizational design that enable organizations to operate more effectively within their respective environments.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
A survey course covering the major areas of the management of human behavior in work organizations. Consideration given to aspects of strategic human resource management.
Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Review of relevant contemporary literature, personal success definition, lifetime objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives. Seminar style. Emphasis on entrepreneurship.
Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
This course focuses on advanced techniques, tools, and methods that organizations use to understand and successfully intervene in complex, systemic issues impacting an organization’s ability to bring projects to fulfillment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA/MEM or permission of MBA/MEM Director.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
An advanced analysis of management opportunities and challenges in the global environment and the evaluation and formulation of strategies of firms operating and expanding internationally.
Prerequisite: BSAD 502 and MGMT 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
Spring.
The course explores the psychology of bargaining & negotiation, interpersonal/inter-group conflict & its resolution. The focus is on critical negotiation, multiparty negotiation, international & cross-cultural differences.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Critical analysis of the policy/strategy field. This course integrates the business core disciplines to explore ways that strategy is formed in contemporary business organizations. Case Method used extensively.
Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have completed MBA core. Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Individual study of a subject determined by the instructor and student with permission of the director.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).
Marketing (MKTG)
As Needed.
Survey of marketing. Topics include: what is marketing, the effects of environment on marketing, segmenting markets and targeting customers, forces that shape purchasing behavior, the importance of research in marketing.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
Analytical survey of problems encountered in distributing goods and services from a marketing-management approach with emphasis on the role of the consumer and the social responsibility of the marketer.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Managing a sales force including recruiting, selection, training, compensation, supervision, stimulation & sales planning. Computer simulation used to do forecasting, budgeting, territory allocation, sales analysis & control.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Principles, concepts and problems involved in development and management of advertising, personal selling, public relations and sales promotion programs, activities in the global economy.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Issues in buying, maintaining inventory, displaying, designing store layouts, promoting, providing services and general merchandising of products for improving retail profitability.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Survey of contributions of behavioral sciences to understanding and prediction of consumer behavior in the decision-making process.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Introduce the various aspects of sports marketing, concentrating on the basic principles of sales, sponsorship, fan development, promotion, advertising and merchandising.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Detailed consideration of social media platforms and electronic marketing strategies. Planning executing, and monitoring online campaigns executed. Electronic Marketing theory discussed.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Effects of culture, political and legal structures on marketing. Planning for international products, services, promotion, pricing, distribution and impact of trade groups.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Projects.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Supervised field work in selected business, social and governmental organizations; supplemented by written reports.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. Must be HSB major. Permission of internship coordinator. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
This class prepares students in the conception, promotion, pricing and distribution of ideas, goods, and services from a marketing perspective.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Analytical survey of problems encountered in distributing goods and services from a marketing-management approach with emphasis on the role of the consumer and the social responsibility of the marketer.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Emphasizes an understanding of market behavior, coordination and implementation of the marketing mix with other managerial decisions, and the integration of theory through use of cases.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
An advanced analysis of marketing opportunities and challenges in the global environment and the evaluation and formulation of strategies of firms operating and expanding internationally.
Prerequisite: MKTG 340.
Corequisite: MKTG 540.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Individual study of a subject determined by the instructor and student with permission of the director. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA or permission of MBA Director.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MBA. Permission of MBA Director. Repeatable (6).