| INBM 100-01 |
Fundamentals of Business
Instructor: Steve Riccio
Course Description:
This course features an introductory focus on a wide range of business subjects including the following: business in a global environment; forms of business ownership including small businesses, partnerships, multinational and domestic corporations, joint ventures, and franchises; management decision making; ethics; marketing; accounting; management information systems; human resources; finance; business law; taxation; uses of the internet in business; and how all of the above are integrated into running a successful business. You will learn how a company gets ideas, develops products, raises money, makes its products, sells them and accounts for the money earned and spent.
This course will not fulfill a distribution requirement.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
ALTHSE 207 |
| INBM 100-02 |
Fundamentals of Business
Instructor: Xiaolu Wang
Course Description:
This course features an introductory focus on a wide range of business subjects including the following: business in a global environment; forms of business ownership including small businesses, partnerships, multinational and domestic corporations, joint ventures, and franchises; management decision making; ethics; marketing; accounting; management information systems; human resources; finance; business law; taxation; uses of the internet in business; and how all of the above are integrated into running a successful business. You will learn how a company gets ideas, develops products, raises money, makes its products, sells them and accounts for the money earned and spent.
This course will not fulfill a distribution requirement.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
ALTHSE 207 |
| INBM 100-03 |
Fundamentals of Business
Instructor: Wade Mansell, Peter Sak
Course Description:
This course features an introductory focus on a wide range of business subjects including the following: business in a global environment; forms of business ownership including small businesses, partnerships, multinational and domestic corporations, joint ventures, and franchises; management decision making; ethics; marketing; accounting; management information systems; human resources; finance; business law; taxation; uses of the internet in business; and how all of the above are integrated into running a successful business. You will learn how a company gets ideas, develops products, raises money, makes its products, sells them and accounts for the money earned and spent.
This course will not fulfill a distribution requirement.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
ALTHSE 106 |
| INBM 110-01 |
Fundamentals of Accounting
Instructor: Joy Middaugh
Course Description:
This is a core course designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of the "language of business" and its applications for decision-making purposes. The course is organized into three sections. In the first section students learn about the accounting cycle- essentially the analysis and recording of financial transactions and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The second section of the course focuses on the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. This section emphasizes the use of financial information by external stakeholders for decision making. The third section of the course concentrates on the fundamentals of management accounting. This section centers on the use of accounting information for operational performance evaluation as well as operational and capital decision making. By the end of the course, students will understand the basic principles and concepts of accounting, the business and economic activities that generate accounting information, how accounting information is used by internal and external stakeholders for economic decision making, and how accounting affects society and individuals.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
ALTHSE 08 |
| INBM 110-02 |
Fundamentals of Accounting
Instructor: Joy Middaugh
Course Description:
This is a core course designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of the "language of business" and its applications for decision-making purposes. The course is organized into three sections. In the first section students learn about the accounting cycle- essentially the analysis and recording of financial transactions and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The second section of the course focuses on the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. This section emphasizes the use of financial information by external stakeholders for decision making. The third section of the course concentrates on the fundamentals of management accounting. This section centers on the use of accounting information for operational performance evaluation as well as operational and capital decision making. By the end of the course, students will understand the basic principles and concepts of accounting, the business and economic activities that generate accounting information, how accounting information is used by internal and external stakeholders for economic decision making, and how accounting affects society and individuals.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, TR
ALTHSE 08 |
| INBM 110-03 |
Fundamentals of Accounting
Instructor: Chuck Johnston
Course Description:
This is a core course designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of the "language of business" and its applications for decision-making purposes. The course is organized into three sections. In the first section students learn about the accounting cycle- essentially the analysis and recording of financial transactions and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The second section of the course focuses on the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. This section emphasizes the use of financial information by external stakeholders for decision making. The third section of the course concentrates on the fundamentals of management accounting. This section centers on the use of accounting information for operational performance evaluation as well as operational and capital decision making. By the end of the course, students will understand the basic principles and concepts of accounting, the business and economic activities that generate accounting information, how accounting information is used by internal and external stakeholders for economic decision making, and how accounting affects society and individuals.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, TR
TOME 115 |
| INBM 220-01 |
Managerial Decision Making
Instructor: Sheldon Zhang
Course Description:
Applies the principles and methods of economics to analyze problems faced by managers in a business or other type of organization. This course emphasizes how managers can (and should) use economic tools to further the objectives of the organization. Emphasis is on application of theory to actual business decisions. Many applications will require students to build economic models using spreadsheets, just as they will be required to do in a business setting.
Prerequisite: ECON 111 and INBM 110.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
ALTHSE 204 |
| INBM 220-02 |
Managerial Decision Making
Instructor: Sheldon Zhang
Course Description:
Applies the principles and methods of economics to analyze problems faced by managers in a business or other type of organization. This course emphasizes how managers can (and should) use economic tools to further the objectives of the organization. Emphasis is on application of theory to actual business decisions. Many applications will require students to build economic models using spreadsheets, just as they will be required to do in a business setting.
Prerequisite: ECON 111 and INBM 110.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
ALTHSE 204 |
| INBM 230-01 |
International Organizational Behavior
Instructor: Dengjian Jin
Course Description:
This course looks at how human systems function within the structure of the organization and how individual and group behaviors affect collective organizational culture and organizational effectiveness. Students study individual, interpersonal, and group processes; the relationship between attitudes and behavior; ethical decision-making; and the management of organizational conflict and change. Approaches for developing leadership, managing conflict, communicating effectively, enhancing efficiency, and encouraging organizational adaption to changing environments are explored. Examples taken from domestic and international organizations are used throughout the course.
Prerequisite: 100 or permission of the instructor.
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10:30 AM-11:20 AM, MWF
ALTHSE 110 |
| INBM 230-02 |
International Organizational Behavior
Instructor: Dengjian Jin
Course Description:
This course looks at how human systems function within the structure of the organization and how individual and group behaviors affect collective organizational culture and organizational effectiveness. Students study individual, interpersonal, and group processes; the relationship between attitudes and behavior; ethical decision-making; and the management of organizational conflict and change. Approaches for developing leadership, managing conflict, communicating effectively, enhancing efficiency, and encouraging organizational adaption to changing environments are explored. Examples taken from domestic and international organizations are used throughout the course.
Prerequisite: 100 or permission of the instructor.
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12:30 PM-01:20 PM, MWF
ALTHSE 110 |
| INBM 240-01 |
Marketing in a Global Context
Instructor: Peter Sak, Wade Mansell
Course Description:
The primary objective of this course is to identify how companies identify and satisfy their customers' needs. Not only are the "4p's of marketing" covered (product, price, promotional programs like advertising and public relations, and place or distribution), but working with a specific semester-long case, you will learn how to manage an integrated marketing program. We will also examine other important aspects of marketing: market research, new product development, consumer behavior, ethics, competitive analysis and strategic planning, and marketing internationally and on the Internet. Field trips and videos are used to reinforce the ideas presented in the classroom.
Prerequisite: 100 or permission of the instructor. 110 is recommended but not required.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, TF
ALTHSE 110 |
| INBM 250-01 |
Finance
Instructor: Qing Bai
Course Description:
Knowledge of finance will allow students to adopt the perspective of financial officers in both for-profit as well as not-for-profit organizations. This knowledge is needed to evaluate the health of an organization using key performance indicators and making ethical decisions that involve both short-run and long-run planning horizons. In the short run, this knowledge helps to effectively carry out business functions such as managing cash flow, borrowing money for short periods of time, and keeping control over inventory. In the long run, it helps to choose among competing investment projects and alternative, efficient methods of raising capital. Also, as individuals, knowledge of basic finance will help students to make better-informed decisions concerning their personal financial situations. Apart from covering the fundamentals of financial markets, instruments and institutions, this course will emphasize critical thinking based on quantitative reasoning and decision-making skills. This will include the use of elementary statistical and algebraic methods to investigate fundamental principles of theoretical finance such as the relationship between risk and reward and the pricing of capital assets. Apart from basic theory, knowledge of the hands-on aspects of financial modeling will be imparted via use of spreadsheet software packages such as Microsoft EXCEL; whereby students will be encouraged to create and analyze computational models to test and demonstrate some of the theoretical concepts taught. Prerequisites: ECON 111 and INBM 110.
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09:30 AM-10:20 AM, MWF
ALTHSE 109 |
| INBM 250-02 |
Finance
Instructor: Qing Bai
Course Description:
Knowledge of finance will allow students to adopt the perspective of financial officers in both for-profit as well as not-for-profit organizations. This knowledge is needed to evaluate the health of an organization using key performance indicators and making ethical decisions that involve both short-run and long-run planning horizons. In the short run, this knowledge helps to effectively carry out business functions such as managing cash flow, borrowing money for short periods of time, and keeping control over inventory. In the long run, it helps to choose among competing investment projects and alternative, efficient methods of raising capital. Also, as individuals, knowledge of basic finance will help students to make better-informed decisions concerning their personal financial situations. Apart from covering the fundamentals of financial markets, instruments and institutions, this course will emphasize critical thinking based on quantitative reasoning and decision-making skills. This will include the use of elementary statistical and algebraic methods to investigate fundamental principles of theoretical finance such as the relationship between risk and reward and the pricing of capital assets. Apart from basic theory, knowledge of the hands-on aspects of financial modeling will be imparted via use of spreadsheet software packages such as Microsoft EXCEL; whereby students will be encouraged to create and analyze computational models to test and demonstrate some of the theoretical concepts taught. Prerequisites: ECON 111 and INBM 110.
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10:30 AM-11:20 AM, MWF
ALTHSE 109 |
| INBM 290-01 |
Global Business: Theory and Context
Instructor: Hassan Bataineh
Course Description:
This course explores the macro-contextual factors that confront managers of a business organization, the possible implications of those factors for organizational performance, and the choices managers make within that context. The macro-context for any firm consists of a combination of political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors. In the current era, awareness of context is increasingly important for students and practitioners alike. Topics in the course include climate change; the revolution in information technology; global population dynamics; regional and global economic integration; international trade and investment; exchange rate dynamics; and collaboration among businesses and other organizations. In keeping with Dickinsons evolving educational priorities, the course also includes conversation about the ethical, social, and ecological responsibilities of a global enterprise. The course builds on the knowledge gained in other 200-level INBM courses and provides a bridge between those courses and the INBM Senior Seminar. Prerequisites: ECON 111, 112; INBM 100; and three of the following courses: INBM 220, 230, 240 and 250.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
ALTHSE 08 |
| INBM 290-02 |
Global Business: Theory and Context
Instructor: Hassan Bataineh
Course Description:
This course explores the macro-contextual factors that confront managers of a business organization, the possible implications of those factors for organizational performance, and the choices managers make within that context. The macro-context for any firm consists of a combination of political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors. In the current era, awareness of context is increasingly important for students and practitioners alike. Topics in the course include climate change; the revolution in information technology; global population dynamics; regional and global economic integration; international trade and investment; exchange rate dynamics; and collaboration among businesses and other organizations. In keeping with Dickinsons evolving educational priorities, the course also includes conversation about the ethical, social, and ecological responsibilities of a global enterprise. The course builds on the knowledge gained in other 200-level INBM courses and provides a bridge between those courses and the INBM Senior Seminar. Prerequisites: ECON 111, 112; INBM 100; and three of the following courses: INBM 220, 230, 240 and 250.
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03:00 PM-04:15 PM, MR
ALTHSE 109 |
| INBM 300-01 |
Personal Financial Literacy
Instructor: Joy Middaugh
Course Description:
This course presents essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about real world personal financial issues. Topics will cover the five financial literacy pillars including earning, saving, spending, borrowing, and protecting.
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03:00 PM-04:15 PM, MR
ALTHSE 08 |
| INBM 300-02 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Instructor: Darrell Pacheco
Course Description:
The Introduction to Entrepreneurship course is designed to give undergraduate students a comprehensive overview of the entrepreneurial landscape. Students will explore different pathways to entrepreneurship, including starting a new business (start-ups), buying an existing business (entrepreneurship via acquisition), and owning a franchise. The course also covers intrapreneurship, where students learn how to innovate and create value within an existing company. Through case studies, guest speakers, and interactive projects, students will gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship. By the end of the course, they will understand key concepts and develop skills to pursue entrepreneurial ventures in various settings.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, R
BOSLER 208 |
| INBM 300-04 |
Microeconomic Modeling in Excel
Instructor: Steve Erfle
Course Description:
Cross-listed with ECON 314-03. The class will initially explore a series of consumer theory, producer theory, and market structure topics in greater depth than was covered in intermediate level microeconomics classes (ECON 278 and INBM 220). These topics will be explored using Excel files that were created to examine the comparative static properties of the various models. Ultimately, each student will work with the instructor to build out the analysis of a specific model with the goal of creating an annotated Excel file, paper, or blended learning video on a topic of their choosing.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
STERN 11 |
| INBM 300-05 |
Applied Empirical Data Analysis
Instructor: Steve Erfle
Course Description:
Cross-listed with ECON 314-04. This course provides students with the opportunity to undertake their own empirical investigation on topics of their choice. Students are welcome to use the information that I have gathered but they are also encouraged to obtain and analyze data of their choosing, subject to professor approval. Students have access to start of year and end of year physical activity and stature measures for more than 10,000 middle school students, two thirds of whom had daily PE, as well as school district level data for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and APFT data from West Point Cadets. Various statistical software packages are used. The class culminates in presenting your own findings in a poster presentation that is open to the public.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, W
ALTHSE 204 |
| INBM 300-06 |
From Seed to Start Up - Building a Business from the Ground Up
Instructor: Chuck Johnston
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of developing a comprehensive business plan to assess the viability of producing a Farm to Table Skin Care Product Line based upon ingredients sourced from the college farm. Students will explore opportunity identification, market research, competitive analysis, business model development, marketing strategy, operations planning, and financial forecasting. Emphasis is placed on applying analytical tools such as the Business Model Canvas, market sizing, and unit economics. Throughout the course, students will develop and refine an original business concept, culminating in a written business plan and formal presentation.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
STERN 11 |
| INBM 301-01 |
Profiles in Leadership
Instructor: Steve Riccio
Course Description:
Cross-listed with INTD 301-01. Why are some leaders more effective than others? How do accomplished leaders practice leadership in their workplaces, communities, and families? What are the most important challenges todays leaders need to confront? Leadership is a complex undertaking that requires knowledge and understanding of several proficiencies. The purpose of this course is to build these proficiencies.
This course combines weekly presentations by some of Dickinsons most distinguished alumni with in-depth discussion on many contemporary leadership issues. Most weeks, one class session will be devoted to an alums presentation focusing on the leaders civic and professional experiences. Students will be active participants engaging in a question & answer discussion. The second weekly class will focus on the review of relevant issues in the study of leadership as well as practical exercises to reinforce the course learning outcomes. Prerequisites: 100, 230 or permission of the instructor. This course is cross-listed as INTD 301.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
ALTHSE 207 |
| INBM 350-01 |
Investments
Instructor: Peter Sak, Sheldon Zhang
Course Description:
This course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of key investment theories and concepts from a practical perspective. The course first explores the fundamental principles of investment in financial markets, providing a solid groundwork for subsequent in-depth discussions. Participants will then delve into an array of topics vital to their success in the investment field, such as the evolving role of investment in the market dynamics, investors decision-making process, determinants of the risk-return portfolio, asset valuation and allocation, and understanding of current issues and debates in financial markets. Prerequisites: 250.
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12:30 PM-01:20 PM, MWF
ALTHSE 201 |
| INBM 400-01 |
Seminar in International Business Policy and Strategy
Instructor: Xiaolu Wang
Course Description:
This capstone course focuses on the challenges associated with formulating strategy in multinational organizations. The course will examine multinational business decisions from the perspective of top managers who must develop strategies, deploy resources, and guide organizations that compete in a global environment. Major topics include foreign market entry strategies, motivation and challenges of internationalization, the analysis of international industries, building competitive advantage in global industries, and the role of the country manager. Case studies will be used to increase the student's understanding of the complexities of managing international business operations.
Prerequisite: Completion of INBM 290 and at least three of the four 200-level courses (220, 230, 240, 250).
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03:00 PM-04:15 PM, MR
ALTHSE 206 |
| INBM 400-02 |
Seminar in International Business Policy and Strategy
Instructor: Dengjian Jin
Course Description:
This capstone course focuses on the challenges associated with formulating strategy in multinational organizations. The course will examine multinational business decisions from the perspective of top managers who must develop strategies, deploy resources, and guide organizations that compete in a global environment. Major topics include foreign market entry strategies, motivation and challenges of internationalization, the analysis of international industries, building competitive advantage in global industries, and the role of the country manager. Case studies will be used to increase the student's understanding of the complexities of managing international business operations.
Prerequisite: Completion of INBM 290 and at least three of the four 200-level courses (220, 230, 240, 250).
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, TF
STERN 7 |