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The
E.T.C. College of Business Administration
The College
of Business Administration at InterAmerican University, formerly
called the Technical School of Commerce is widely recognized
for its innovative leadership and broad academic strengths
across every major business discipline and at every level
of management education. In 1996 the College was chosen by
the Association of Business Executives of Great Britain as
one of the leading business colleges in Spain and Europe.
The E.T.C.
College of Business Administration is permanently committed
to creating the highest value in the understanding of business
and the practice of management worldwide.
At the
E.T.C. we know that the many levels of knowledge, skill and
expertise that business demands of practitioners call for
a new kind of business graduate -one possessing the best qualities
of the specialist and the liberally educated generalist. At
the E.T.C. we offer you expert business training without sacrificing
a solid foundation in the arts and sciences- or vice versa.
Because at InterAmerican University, we educate not just for
business we educate for life.
Our undergraduate
business program serves a highly motivated student body every
year, preparing them to excel in the real world and one day
assume leadership positions in the growing global marketplace.
Accordingly, the College maintains close partnership with
the international business community - drawing input from
business leaders on emerging trends and directions that are
driving the business world into the 21st century.
Our distinguished
faculty has been carefully assembled from among the brightest
and strongest international business educators. College bookshelves
are filled with the fruits of their knowledge, and these books
and academic publications are true testimony to their expertise
in the ever-changing dynamics of the business world.
"Driven
By Excellence" is more than just a theme for the new
era. It clearly defines the force and commitment that propel
every decision we make and every action we take to constantly
improve the quality of our undergraduate programs. Whatever
your arena of business study, students will benefit from the
knowledge and determination of everyone involved in making
ours one of the best offers in programs of Business Administration
today.
Mission
and Objetives
InterAmerican
University is a senior comprehensive American academic organization.
Established by constitutional provision in the U.S. and campuses
all over the world, with subsequent statutory mandates, the
University advances the intellectual and social condition
of all the people of the region through quality programs of
research, instruction, and service.
InterAmerican
University bases its activities on a broad range of research
programs, many of which are recognized for their contributions
to the economic, technological, and cultural growth of the
state and region. This research yields continuing stimulation
for the instructional programs offered by the University's
different programs.
At the
undergraduate level, the University offers a comprehensive
range of baccalaureate programs in the arts and humanities
and in scientific, technological, pre-professional, and professional
fields. A University-wide core curriculum provides a strong
general education component as the keystone of every undergraduate
program. Graduate programs, built on these strong undergraduate
foundations, concentrate on the development of original scholarship
and competence in research. In selected areas, including the
state's only public law school, professional programs develop
the highest levels of competence and leadership.
The University
enhances the academic and personal growth of all its students
through its on-campus student life. Recognizing that education
is a lifelong endeavor, the University offers a wide array
of continuing educational opportunities to adult and nontraditional
students.
The University
recognizes the importance of educating students to live and
work in a global community of increasingly interdependent
countries. To this end, the University supports a variety
of international programs for faculty and students.
The University's
research and instructional programs form a base for extensive
service activities, providing continuing linkages with business,
industry, and government through applications of new knowledge.
These relationships cause the University's influence to extend
beyond the bounds of the autonomous region as it assists developmental
efforts at regional, national, and international levels.
University’s
General Education Core Requisites (G.E.P.)
Completion
of the University's General Education Program, or an AA Degree
(considered an equivalent) is required in order for undergraduate
students to be granted admission to the College of Business
Administration. The purposes of the I.A.U. General Education
Program (G.E.P.) are to introduce students to a broad range
of human knowledge and intellectual pursuits, to equip them
with the analytic and expressive skills required to engage
in those pursuits, to develop their ability to think critically,
and to prepare them for life-long necessary to make informed
choices; to accept the responsibilities of working and living
in a rapidly changing world; and to lead a productive and
satisfying life.
Courses
which fulfill the General Education requirements are specified,
but in some cases an advanced course in the same discipline
may be substituted for G.E.P. requirements with the approval
of Enrollment and Academic Services. Students should consult
both with an advisor and with Enrollment and Academic Services
before submitting any course.
Undergraduate
students who have not completed requirements for the Associate
of Arts degree and who wish to transfer to another American
or international university can have their transcripts stamped
General Education Requirements met if they have completed
I.A.U.'s G.E.P. requirements with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or better.
I.A.U.
will accept a similar statement on transcripts received from
other national and/or international colleges and universities
in lieu of completion of the university's General Education
Program. Students enrolled in classes that use the "NC"
grade must earn a grade of "C" or better.
The General
Education Core Curriculum to be completed by all students
pursuing a B.A. Degree at InterAmerican University is as follows:
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COURSES SUBJECTS CREDITS
....................................................................................................................................
ENG 101
College Reading and Composition I 3
ENG 102 College Reading and Composition II 3
MAT 225 Business and Social Mathematics 3
PSY 201 General Psychology 3
PST 303 Personal and Social Development 3
ART 103 Art Appreciation 3
SPC 101 Speech 3
ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology 3
HIS 211 World History I 3
HIS 311 World History II 3
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TOTAL CREDITS: 30
Business Core Requisites
COMMON
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition
to completing the General Education Program, undergraduate
students must also complete the prerequisites listed below.
Please keep in mind that all undergraduate students must demonstrate
competency in micro-computer applications during their first
semester in the I.A.U. Business courses. Students who fail
to demonstrate competency will not be permitted to continue
enrollment in the business program.
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COURSES SUBJECTS CREDITS
....................................................................................................................................
ACT 103
Financial Accounting 4
ACT 104 Managerial Accounting 4
LAW 101 Business Law 3
MAT 117 Elementary Statistics 4
MGT 250 Managerial and Organizational Concepts 3
MAR 250 Introduction to Marketing 3
FIN 301 Introduction to Financial Management 3
MGT 355 Introduction to Management Science 3
and Production Management
MGT 490 Business Strategy 3
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TOTAL CREDITS 30
Undergraduate
Degree Programs and Majors
Undergraduate
degree programs offered at our College lead to a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration with major emphasis
in General Business Administration, Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Management, Marketing, Tourism, Hospitality Management,
Real Estate Management and appraisal, and Taxation.
Certificate
Programs
The E.T.C.
College of Business Administration offers a number of certificate
programs for students whose educational objectives can best
be met by short-term concentrated study in business. The curricula
for the certificate programs are drawn from E.T.C.'s undergraduate
business courses.
Examples
of prospective students who might make use of a certificate
program include:
v a college
graduate who did not major in a business field who needs academic
preparation to enter or advance in a career area.
v a graduate
of a business program who wants a credential in a second business
area.
v an I.A.U.
liberal arts or computer science student who wants to use
free electives in a business field to add to his or her marketability.
v a working
adult who has lots of experience but little or no prior college
work who wants a credential to advance in his or her career.
Main
Certificate Programs
v
Basic Accounting
v Entrepreneurship
v Finance
v Financial Accounting
v General Business
v Human Resources Management
v Management Accounting
v Hospitality
v Travel and Tourism
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
The
certificate programs are open to both non-matriculated and
matriculated I.A.U. students who wish to complete a certificate
program while pursuing a Bachelor's Degree. Admission to the
certificate programs in business, with the exception of the
certificate program in general business, requires junior standing
(the completion of 64 college credits) or the equivalent.
Completion
of English I and II (ENG 101 and 102) or the equivalent is
a prerequisite for all certificate programs in business.
Some
certificate programs require students to also meet specific
course prerequisite requirements. In special cases, prerequisites
may be waived for students who have equivalent knowledge or
preparation. It is also possible to get one course transferred
into the program if a grade of C; or better has been earned.
Courses taken for a business certificate program may be applied,
in general, to the B.B.A. program.
A.A.S.
Associate in Applied Science
v
Accounting
v Accounting and Information Systems
v General Business
A.A.S.
in Accounting
Upon
successful completion of the 64 credit Associate in Applied
Science (A.A.S.) program, students may transfer without loss
of credit to the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
program in the same or related field.
Recommended
Program Sequence
1st
YEAR
ACT
103 Financial Accounting 5
ACT 104 Managerial Accounting 5
ENG 101 English I 3
CIS 101 Introduction to Computing 3
ENG 102 English II 3
MAT 104 Finite Mathematics 3
Philosophy 3
SPE 101 Speech Communication I 3
Exploratory Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
2nd YEAR
ACT
206 Intermediate Accounting I 5
ACT 207 Intermediate Accounting II 5
ECO 105 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 3
ECO 106 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 3
LAW 101 Business Law I 3
Exploratory Science 3
MAT 117 Elementary Statistics 3
Exploratory Modern Languages and Cultures 3
MGT 250 Managerial and Organizational Concepts 3
TOTAL
CREDITS: 62
A.A.S.
in Accounting Information Systems
Upon
successful completion of the 62 credit Associate in Applied
Science (A.A.S.) program, students may transfer without loss
of credit to the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
program in the same or related field.
Recommended
Program Sequence
1st YEAR
ACT
103 Financial Accounting 5
ACT 104 Managerial Accounting 5
CIS 101 Introduction to Computing 3
CIS 222 COBOL Programming 3
C Programming 3
ENG 101 English I 3
ENG 102 English II 3
MAT 104 Finite Mathematics 3
Exploratory History 3
SPE 101 Speech Communication 3
Philosophy 3
2nd
YEAR
ACT
206 Intermediate Accounting I 5
ACT 207 Intermediate Accounting II 5
ECO 105 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 3
ECO 106 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 3
CIS 241 Information Systems 3
MAT 117 Elementary Statistics 3
Exploratory Science 3
Exploratory Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
MGT 250 Managerial and Organizational Concepts 3
TOTAL
CREDITS: 68
A.A.S.
in General Business
Upon
successful completion of the 64 credit Associate in Applied
Science (A.A.S.) program, students may transfer without loss
of credit to the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
program in the same or related field.
Recommended
Program Sequence
1st
YEAR
ACT
103 Financial Accounting 5
ACT 104 Managerial Accounting 5
ENG 101 English 3
CIS 101 Introduction to Computing 3
Exploratory History 3
ENG 102 English II 3
MAT 104 Finite Mathematics 3
Philosophy 3
SPE 101 Speech Communication I 3
Exploratory Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
2nd
YEAR
ECO
105 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 3
ECO 106 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 3
Exploratory Science 3
LAW 101 Business Law I 3
MAR 250 Introduction to Marketing 3
MAT 117 Elementary Statistics 3
CIS 241 Information Systems 3
MGT 250 Managerial and Organizational Concepts 3
Electives 6
TOTAL
CREDITS: 64
B.B.A.
Bachelor in Business Administration
B.B.A.
in Accounting
The
E.T.C. College of Business Administration at InterAmerican
University offers three Accounting majors leading to the B.B.A.:
v
General Accounting
v Accounting Information Systems
v Managerial Accounting
Accounting
Core
All
B.B.A. Accounting students are required to complete the following
Accounting Core courses (20 credits):
ACT
103 Financial Accounting 5
ACT 104 Managerial Accounting 5
ACT 206 Intermediate Accounting I 5
ACT 207 Intermediate Accounting II 5
ACT 319 Cost Accounting 5
ACT 333 Advanced Accounting 5
TOTAL CREDITS: 30
Bachelor
of Business Administration
GENERAL ACCOUNTING
The
General Accounting major is designed to provide the student
with a broad-based course of study in accounting and an opportunity
to develop through the use of electives a specialization in
an accounting area not offered in the other accounting majors.
Course
Requirements
v
UNIVERSITY CORE 30
v BUSINESS CORE 30
v ACCOUNTING CORE 30
v MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 9
v ACCOUNTING ELECTIVES 9
v AUXILIARY COURSES:
LAW 312 Business Law II 3
TAX 310 Income Tax Law and Practice 3
TAX 311 Income Tax Law and Practice II 3
v
ELECTIVES 11
TOTAL CREDITS: 128
Bachelor
of Business Administration
ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Because
much of today's accounting process is computer-based, the
major in accounting information systems is designed to develop
the student's understanding of accounting information systems
as evidenced in computer-based financial and managerial applications.
Course
Requirements
v
UNIVERSITY CORE 30
v BUSINESS CORE 30
v ACCOUNTING CORE 30
v MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
ACT 340 Internal and External Auditing 3
CIS 222 COBOL Programming or 3
CIS 223 C Prog. Info. Systems Concepts 3
CIS 243 Information Systems Design 3
ACT 375 Accounting Information Systems 3
v
AUXILIARY COURSES:
TAX 310 Income Tax Law and Practice I 3
TAX 311 Income Tax Law and Practice II 3
v
ELECTIVES 14
TOTAL CREDITS: 128
Bachelor
of Business Administration
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
The
major in managerial accounting is designed to prepare students
for careers in general accounting, controllership and financial
management. It is a recommended major for those seeking to
qualify for the designation Certified Management Accountant
(C.M.A.).
Course
Requirements
v
UNIVERSITY CORE 30
v BUSINESS CORE 30
v ACCOUNTING CORE 30
v MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
ACT 340 Internal and External Auditing 3
ACT 346 Advanced Problems 3
in Managerial Accounting
ACT 347 Periodic Financial Reporting 3
v
AUXILIARY COURSES:
FIN 307 Managerial Finance 3
FIN 320 Advanced Financial Analysis 3
LAW 312 Business Law II 3
TAX 310 Income Tax Law and Practice I 3
TAX 311 Federal Income Tax Law and Practice II 3
v
ELECTIVES 14
TOTAL CREDITS: 128
Bachelor
of Business Administration
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
The
major in business economics provides students with a strong
foundation in economic theory and an understanding of its
application to business, government and social issues.
Through
elective study in the major, students have the opportunity
to explore a variety of topics in economics.
Course
Requirements
v
UNIVERSITY CORE 30
v BUSINESS CORE 30
v MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
ECO 105 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 3
ECO 106 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 3
ECO 230 Intermediate Macroanalysis 3
ECO 234 Intermediate Microanalysis 3
ECO 238 Money and Banking 3
v
ECONOMICS ELECTIVES 21
v
AUXILIARY COURSES
LAW 312 Business Law II 3
v
ELECTIVES 29
TOTAL CREDITS: 128
Bachelor
of Business Administration
FINANCE
The
major in finance is designed to provide students with an understanding
of financial management functions with particular emphasis
on financial instruments, financial institutions and capital
structures as they relate to the corporate enterprise.
v UNIVERSITY CORE 30
v BUSINESS CORE 30
v MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
FIN 30 Introduction to Financial Management 3
FIN 307 Managerial Finance 3
FIN 320 Advanced Financial Analysis 3
ACT 206 Intermediate Accounting I 5
ECO 238 Money and Banking 3
ECO 240 Quantitative Analysis and Forecasting 3
v
FINANCE ELECTIVES 21
v AUXILIARY COURSES:
LAW 313 Business Law III 3
TAX 310 Income Tax Law and Practice I 3
v ELECTIVES 21
TOTAL CREDITS: 128
Bachelor
of Business Administration
GENERAL BUSINESS
The
general business major is a flexible program that allows students
to design, under the guidance of an E.T.C. academic counselor,
one or two concentrations of upper-level study in business
areas that are tailored to meet their academic and career
interests. This program is particularly suitable for adult
students who are already established in careers, or who are
returning to school. The program permits students to develop
either one concentration for a total of 18 credits, or two
concentrations for a total of 24 credits, with not less than
eight credits in any one area.
Concentrations
may be developed only in the approved areas listed below.
Students who have accumulated considerable knowledge as a
result of their work experience or other opportunities for
learning outside of a formal academic setting may be eligible
to receive college credits for their experiential learning.
Students may apply a maximum of 36 credits earned through
the ELA Assessment process toward the general business major.
For further information about ELA Assessment, please contact
the Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education.
Recommended Program Sequence
1st YEAR
MNG
121 Organization/Management Theory 3
FRN 113 Elementary French 1 5
EFL 101 Introduction to Reading and Composition 3
MAT 110 Quantitative Methods 3
ITR 161 International Relations 4
CIS 119 Principles of Business Computer Systems 1
ACT 201 Introduction to Accounting I 5
ECN 110 Introduction to Economics I 3
BUS 110 Introduction to Business I 3
ETQ 125 International Etiquette and protocol I 3
2nd
YEAR
CIS
219 Principles of Business Computer Systems II 1
ACT 201 Introduction to Accounting II 5
ECN 110 Economics II 3
BUS 110 Business II 3
ETQ 225 International Etiquette and Protocol II 2
BUS 205 Business Law I 3
POL 201 U.S. Government 3
FRN 213 Elementary French II 5
ENG 101 College Reading and Composition I 3
CIS 164 Microcomputer Applications 1
BUS 232 Business Communication 3
3rd
YEAR
ENG
102 College Reading and Composition II 3
FRN 233 Intermediate French II 5
PSY 303 Personal and Social Development 3
MKT 310 Marketing 3
BUS 305 Business Law II 3
ECN 310 Economics I 3
GEO 301 Physical Geography 3
ECN 320 Economics II 3
MAT 235 Business and Social Mathematics 5
ENG 207 American Literature 3
ACT 321 Bookkeeping/Accounting I 3
FRN 301 Advanced French I 5
4th
YEAR
ESP
325 English for Special Purposes 3
MNG 333 Personnel Management 3
BUS 410 Tax Returns 3
MKT 410 Marketing Strategies 3
INT 1 INTERNSHIP 1 3
INT 2 INTERNSHIP 2 3
ENT 450 Entrepreneurship 3
MIS 410 Management Information Systems 3
ASM 500 Advertising and Sales Management 4
HRM 420 Human Resource Management 3
THS Thesis 3
Bachelor of Business Administration
MANAGEMENT
The
management major is designed for students who wish a flexible
curriculum and opportunity to specialize in one of the four
areas of concentrations:
v
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
v OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
v BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
v ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Course
Requirements
v
UNIVERSITY CORE 30
v BUSINESS CORE 30
v MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 30
MGT 322 Organizational Behavior 3
v
AREA OF CONCENTRATION 18
v
ELECTIVES 27
TOTAL CREDITS: 128
AREA
1: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
This
concentration prepares students for professional positions
in human resources management in such areas as recruitment,
selection, training and development, job evaluation, performance
assessment, and compensation administration.
v
Required Concentration Course
MGT 362 Human Resources Management 2
v
Elective Concentration Course
Select any five from the following:
MGT 330 Business and Society 3
MGT 342 The Human Dimension 3
in International Management
MGT 363 Training and Development 3
MGT 364 Organizational Theory and Development 3
MGT 366 Leadership Principles and Practice 3
MGT 485 Long Range Planning 3
MGT 489 Seminar in Management 3
LAW 310 Employment Law 3
PSY 232 Group Relations 3
and Interviewing Techniques
AREA
II: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
This
concentration prepares students for managerial careers. It
focuses on the actions of managers in establishing objectives
and planning for their accomplishment, integrating the actions
of people and operations, and measuring the timely achievement
of plans. At least nine</i> of the 18 credits required
must be taken from Group I. The remaining nine credits may
be taken from
v
Group I or Group II.
Group I: General Management Courses
MGT 316 Venture Initiation and Entrepreneurship 3
MGT 330 Business and Society 3
MGT 340 International Management 3
MGT 357 Operations Management 3
MGT 362 Human Resources Management 4
MGT 364 Organizational Theory and Development 4
MGT 366 Leadership Principles and Practices 3
MGT 489 Seminar in Management 1
Group II: Specialized Business Courses
MGT 307 Hotel Management 4
MGT 308 Travel and Tourism Management 3
MGT 309 Restaurant and Club Management 3
MGT 315 Small Business Management 3
MGT 318 Management and the Family Business 3
MGT 341 Comparative Management Systems 3
MGT 342 The Human Dimension 3
in International Management
ACT 319 Cost Accounting 5
FIN 307 Managerial Finance 3
LAW 313 Business Law III 3
MAR 331 Managerial Marketing 3
AREA
III: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
This
concentration prepares students to plan, organize, staff,
direct and control activities in organizations that are involved
with the production of goods or services. Students acquire
the technical and people skills needed to manage operations
as diverse as back offices of brokerage houses, banks and
modern factories.
v
Required Concentration Courses
MGT 357 Operations Management 3
ACT 319 Cost Accounting 3
v
Elective Concentration Course
Select any four from the following:
MGT 356 Simulation Techniques 3
MGT 458 Production and Distribution Models 3
MGT 485 Long Range Planning 3
MGT 489 Seminar in Management 1
AREA
IV: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This
concentration prepares students for careers in Entrepreneurship
and small business. It focuses on providing students with
the skills that they will need to initiate and manage business
ventures, including developing new products, drafting a business
plan, and forming and running a family business. Other topics
covered are financial management, marketing, and human resource
management in a small business setting. Students will also
learn to analyze consumer and business trends and to use this
information in planning and developing a new business venture.
v
Required Concentration Course
MGT 316 Venture Initiation and Entrepreneurship 3
MAR 431 New Product Development 3
v
Specialized Elective Concentration Course
Select any two from the following:
MGT 315 Small Business Management 3
MGT 318 Management and the Family Business 3
MAR 322 Marketing Research 3
MAR 499 Advanced Marketing Management 3
v
General Elective Concentration Course
Select any two from the following:
FIN 307 Managerial Finance 3
LAW 313 Business Law III 3
MAR 332 Selling and Sales Management 3
MAR 343 Direct Marketing 3
MGT 330 Business and Society 3
MGT 357 Operations Management 3
Bachelor
in Business Administration
TOURISM ADMINISTRATION
Recommended
Program Sequence
1st
YEAR
MNG
121 Organization/Management Theory 3
FRN 113 Elementary French 1 5
EFL 101 Introduction to Reading and Composition 3
ANT 101 Human Evolution 3
ITR 161 International Relations 4
CIS 119 Principles of Business Computer Systems 1
ACT 201 Introduction to Accounting 5
GEO 120 Touristic Geography 3
BUS 110 Introduction to Business I 3
ETQ 125 International Etiquette and protocol I 3
2nd YEAR
CIS
219 Principles of Business Computer Systems II 1
POL 202 Business Policy 3
HOS 150 Introduction to the Touristic Industry 3
TRS 120 Touristic Organization 3
ETQ 225 International Etiquette and Protocol II 2
BUS 205 Business Law I 3
TRS 320 Economical and Touristical Development 3
FRN 213 Elementary French II 5
ENG 101 College Reading and Composition I 3
CIS 164 Microcomputer Applications 1
BUS 232 Business Communication 3
3rd
YEAR
ENG
102 College Reading and Composition II 3
FRN 233 Intermediate French II 5
HOS 379 Hospitality Management 3
MKT 310 Marketing 3
BUS 305 Business Law II 3
MNG 300 Management 3
GEO 301 Physical Geography 3
CAS 500 Case Study 3
MAT 235 Business and Social Mathematics 5
TRS 500 International Travel and Tourism 3
PRO 210 Production Management 3
FRN 301 Advanced French I 5
4th
YEAR
ESP
325 English for Special Purposes 3
ORG 112 Entrepreneurial Organization 3
BUS 410 Tax Returns 3
MKT 410 Marketing Strategies 3
INT 1 & 2 Internship 1 & Internship 2 6
ENT 450 Entrepreneurship 3
HOS 450 Hotel and Restaurant Management 3
MIS 410 Management Information Systems 3
ASM 500 Advertising and Sales Management 4
HRM 420 Human Resource Management 3
THS Thesis 3
Bachelor
in Business Administration
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The
importance of multinational firms and the economic interdependence
of the world's economies have increased dramatically in recent
years. As a result, international commerce is no longer simply
a matter of export and import trade but also includes international
money and capital movements, foreign production by local firms,
and international transfers of technology and management skills.
The
business environment within which foreign operations are carried
out differs radically from country to country. Likewise, the
conditions and influences of international trade, capital
flows, and technology transfers depend on the policies and
perceptions of firms and governments.
Career
Preparation
The
program is designed to familiarize students with the current
problems and methods of analysis related to the foreign operations
of businesses. This framework includes a focus on the basic
tools of analysis of international operations, such as international
economic analysis and an analysis of sociocultural differences.
Also included are appraisals of the techniques of market penetration
abroad, the evaluation of investments abroad, and the selection
of financial sources.
However,
the program assumes that international business administration
is not a field detached from functional areas such as marketing,
finance, or accounting. Rather, it assumes that the international
dimension builds on general business principles and on expertise
in a legitimate functional field. Thus, students of international
business administration are required to pursue a comajor,
with a primary major in one of the following areas: management,
marketing, finance, accounting, travel and tourism, hospitality
or economics; and a secondary major in international business.
It is highly recommended that students considering a career
in international business develop fluency in one or more foreign
languages.
International
Business Core
Program
Core (15-20 points)
EIB.101 Economics of International Business 3
BGE 103 Business and the Global Environment 3
IBM.201 International Business Management 3
and either
IFM.230 International Financial Management or 3
IMM.336 International Marketing Management 3
Plus
one of the following options:
v
Business Course Option (3 or 4 points) (choose one of the
following):
IMM.340 International Financial Management 3
(based on selection above)
IMM 324 International Marketing Management 3
(based on selection above)
CES 200 Comparative Economic Systems 3
EDV 301 Economic Development 3
v
Nonbusiness Course Option (4 points) (choose one of the following):
v
Department of Anthropology
EBS 300 European Business, Society, and Culture 3
DVC 320 Developing Countries: 3
Tradition and Change
v
Department of History
HEA 400 History of East Asia 3
HLA 420 History of Contemporary Latin America 3
v
Department of Politics
CPL 300 Comparative Politics 3
IPL 300 International Politics 3
EEG 233 Eastern European Government and Politics 2
GPE 425 Responsibility 3
in the Global Political Economy
AFP 390 Business and American Foreign Policy 2
IPL 430 International Politics of the Middle East 3
IRA 320 International Relations of Asia 3
v
Foreign Language Option (8 points): Any 8 points (or more)
of course work in a single foreign language.
1.
Students fulfilling the international business comajor will
automatically fill the globalization requirement.
2. Substitutions will be made for these courses on a case-by-case
basis by the director of the undergraduate program.
3. These courses may not be used to fulfill business studies
requirements or electives; they may be used to meet general
education requirements and electives as well as free electives.
Recommended
Program Sequence
Students
comajoring in international business may consult the director
of the undergraduate program for advising.
As
international business requirements may be satisfied by a
range of alternatives, which will affect other parts of the
curriculum, students should consult with an academic counselor
before making their course selections for the comajor.
1st
YEAR
Credits
ENG 101 College Reading and Composition I 3
EFL 101 Intro. to Reading and Composition 3
EN 110 Introduction to Economics 3
ECN 220 Economic Principles II 4
MAT 235 Algebra and Calculus with Applications 3
to Business and Economics
CIS 222 Computer-Based Systems 4
for Management Support
Social
Science Requirement 4
Distribution Requirement 4
Total
28
2nd
YEAR
Credits
ACT
200 Principles of Financial Accounting 5
ACT 104 Principles of Managerial Accounting 2
STS 235 Statistics for Business 5
Control, Regression & Forecasting Models
Distribution Requirement 1 4
Globalization Requirement 1 4
Natural Science 4
Nonbusiness Elective 4
Ethics Requirement 4
Total
32
3rd YEAR
Credits
FIN
307 Financial Management 4
MOA 340 Management and Organizational Analysis 4
MKT 310 Introduction to Marketing 4
ECO 450 Economics of International Business 2 3
BGE 500 Business and the Global Environment 3
Primary
Major Courses 6
{ Free Elective 3
{ Nonbusiness Elective 2
{ Communications Requirement 4
Total
33
4th
YEAR
Credits
BUS
304 Business Policy 3
MNG 433 Operations Management 4
IBM 490 International Business Management 3
IFM 475 International Financial Management 3
IMK 455 International Marketing Management 3
Final I.B. Requirement 3
v
Primary Major Courses 6
v Free Electives 1 9
Total 31
Primary
major core and international business core must total 27 business
points. If nonbusiness options are selected to satisfy the
international business requirement, they can be used to satisfy
the globalization requirement, distribution requirement, nonbusiness
or free electives. Additional business courses must be taken
to bring total to 27 points. May also satisfy globalization
requirement.
Bachelor
in Business Administration
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & APPRAISAL
The
Real Estate program is flexible and broad based, preparing
students for professional careers in the major service areas
including appraisal, brokerage, development, mortgage and
construction lending, property management, and corporate real
estate. Banks, construction companies, manufacturing and distribution
companies, life insurance companies, restaurant and retail
chains, and many other firms all need real estate services.
Several sub-specializations are available, some which (brokerage,
appraisal, and property management) require licensing.
Students
pursuing careers in real estate are encouraged to become active
real estate national and international organizations.
Real
Estate Integral Concentration
RES
320 Real Estate Principles 3
RES 321 Real Estate Finance & Investment 3
RES 322 Real Estate Appraisal 3
RES 323 Real Estate Law 3
RES 324 Real Estate Special Topics 3
GEO 221 Economic Geography 3
GEO 222 Marketing Geography 3
GEO 251 Industrial Location 3
GEO 188 Intro to Geographic Info Systems 3
GEO 191 Geography and Multinationals 3
FIN 401 International Business Finance 3
MNG 408 International Management 3
HIS 305 Historic Preservation or 3
RES 400 Land Use Development Controls 3
MNG 422 Construction Management I 3
MNG 423 Construction Management II 3
Bachelor
in Business Administration
TAXATION
The
requirements for the BA degree in Taxation can be completed
in two years by completing two 3 credit hour courses each
quarter of the year. If the student has one quarter per year
when work or other obligations prevent them from enrolling
in any courses (an "off" quarter), the requirements
can still be completed in two and one half years. Students
can choose either a Corporate Tax Track or a General Tax Track.
Federal
Tax Planning and Research and Corporate Tax I will be offered
every Fall Quarter and newly admitted students will be expected
to enroll in these two courses. Other required courses will
be offered each in different semesters to accommodate students
with "off" semesters. Students will participate
in determining what electives will be offered and when they
will be offered. Because electives will likely be offered
only once a year, and then only contingent on sufficient student
interest, a student may choose to postpone finishing their
degree in order to be able to take certain electives that
are offered less frequently. Also, if an elective course of
particular interest is unlikely to be offered at another time,
a student may have to take an elective course during their
off quarter.
Non-degree
students may take up to six tax courses without formal admission
into the program. Anyone wishing to take more than six courses
must formally apply for admission into the BA degree in Taxation.
All
candidates must complete the fifteen courses (45 credits)
listed below:
Required
Taxation Courses (7 courses):
TAX
208 Partnership Taxation 3
TAX 209 Corporate Tax I 3
TAX 210 Corporate Tax II 3
TAX 211 International Taxation 3
TAX 212 Taxation of Subchapter S Corporations 3
TAX 213 Research in Taxation 3
TAX 214 Federal Tax Planning and Research 3
TOTAL: 21
Taxation
Electives (two courses from following):
TAX
215 Estate and Gift Tax 3
TAX 216 Fiduciary Taxation 3
TAX 217 Consolidated Tax Returns 3
TAX 218 Deferred Compensation 3
& Employee Benefits
TAX 219 Seminar in Taxation 3
TAX 220 IRS Practice and Procedures 3
TAX 221 Advanced Individual Income Taxation 3
TAX 222 State and Local Taxation 3
TAX 223 Tax Accounting Methods & Procedures 3
TAX 224 Corporate Reorganizations 3
TAX 225 Tax-Exempt Organizations 3
Free Electives (6 courses) 18
TOTAL
CREDITS 45
Recommended
tax electives for the Corporate Tax Track include Consolidated
Tax Returns and Tax Accounting Methods and Procedures. Recommended
tax electives for the General Tax Track include Estate and
Gift Tax and Advanced Individual Income Taxation.
Free
electives can be courses in taxation or other graduate-level
courses offered at InterAmerican University. All non-tax elective
courses are subject to the approval of the Program Director.
A
maximum of 9 credits (3 courses) may be transferred in from
graduate course work completed at other accredited institutions.
This is also subject to the approval of the Program Director.
Graduate
Degree Programs and Majors
M.B.A.
Master of Business Administration
1st
Semester
BUS
504 Financial Management 5
BUS 510 Marketing Management 5
BUS 514 Human Resource Management 5
BUS 522 Business Policy and Strategy 5
BUS 616 Advanced Quantitative Methods 5
BUS 620 Managerial Accounting 5
BUS 624 Organizational Design 5
2nd
Semester
BUS
630 Total Quality Management (TQM) 5
THS Thesis 5
Electives
BUS
612 Economy within the Public Sector 5
BUS 618 Business Planning 5
BUS 622 Advanced Managerial Economics 5
BUS 627 Multinational Marketing 5
BUS 653 Multinational Finance 5
BUS 688 Administrative Policies and Procedures 5
Pre-requisites
A
valid Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent. Preferable
–although not indispensable- in Business Administration
or Economics.
This
graduate Program intends to continue the academic proficiency
achieved during the undergraduate period while merging it
with the personal and professional sufficiency, and consists
on a series of subject areas and general courses called Base
Curriculum, together with other electives until a minimum
work load of 55 credit units is completed.
The
M.B.A. degree is issued upon the presentation of a final thesis
or dissertation.
Our
final goal is to provide all candidates with the necessary
skills as to acquire sound competencies in certain fundamental
areas of their choice within the framework of Business Administration,
while allowing them to share their training with the eventual
exercise of their professional responsibilities.
Majors
FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
v
Financial mathematics
v Investment Analysis
v Stock exchange, facility management and international finance.
FISCAL
MANAGEMENT
v
Fiscal law
v Income tax
v Business taxation
v V.A.T
v Other tributes
v Fiscal planning and international taxation
ACCOUNTING
v
General accounting
v Corporative accounting
v Cost accounting
BUSINESS
ORGANIZATION
HUMAN
RESOURCES
TOTAL
QUALITY CONTROL
MARKETING
International
Student Admission
International
students cannot be granted admission on any basis other than
full undergraduate or graduate standing. Before their admission
to the University is complete, all international students
must fulfill Spanish Immigration and Naturalization Service
requirements and register with the Office of International
Student Services.
The
Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.) or its
equivalent is required for all applicants whose native language
is other than English. The test must be taken in the student's
home country before admission is granted. This requirement
may be waived (with permission from the University Dean) for
international students who hold a degree from an accredited
American college or university and who have studied oral and
written English while a student in the American college or
university. Presently, the minimum T.O.E.F.L. score acceptable
for graduate work in the College of Business Administration
is 500. The exam should be taken in October or January for
September admission.
Upon
arrival at the University, each international student is retested
on their English language proficiency. Students' oral English
skills are rated in the areas of pronunciation, grammar, fluency
and overall intelligibility. A satisfactory score is 85 or
above. Those receiving lower scores will be informed by the
Office of International Student Services of ways to enhance
their English language skills, and their progress toward that
end will be monitored by that office. No international student
will be permitted to access a typical classroom before he
or she has demonstrated satisfactory oral and written English
proficiency.
All
foreign students are required to carry specific health and
accident insurance. An annual fee (reflecting the number of
accompanying dependents) will be assessed at the first registration
period of each year to meet the cost of this insurance for
the subsequent twelve months.
Tuition
and Fees
Please
refer to InterAmerican University Official Catalog for complete
tuition and fee information.
International
students holding student visas are required to be enrolled
as full-time students and must pay non-resident tuition regardless
of the length of time they have lived in Spain. International
students are required to carry health insurance through InterAmerican
University. Single student coverage is $207 per semester.
Additional premiums are assessed for family coverage.
Financing
the Degree
Financial
aid is available for all degrees but it is awarded on a merit
basis and evidence of financial need.
Scholarships
and Fellowships
University
Graduate Scholarships
University
Graduate Scholarships (UGS) cover partial to full tuition
with the exception of the general fee. The I.A.U. requires
no service contribution.
The
Ada Tuleja Graduate Fellowship
The
Ada Tuleja Graduate Fellowship is awarded to a new graduate
students with outstanding achievement and who is a resident
of Spain. This award of $1,250 serves as a supplement to the
graduate assistantship and may be renewed up to three years.
Attendance
Policy
Attendance
at the first meeting of any College of Business course is
mandatory. Students not in attendance at the first meeting
may be dropped from the course. It is the responsibility of
the student to take whatever steps are necessary to determine
if they have been officially dropped from a course. This does
not remove the student's responsibility for dropping courses
they do not intend to complete.
Grade Point Average Requirements
For
graduation the student must have maintained a minimum 2.0
GPA in course work taken in the College of Business Administration
and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the course work required in the major,
except in Accounting, Finance and Marketing where a "C"
or better is required in each course and a minimum 2.0 is
required overall.
Student
Load
A
student who is enrolled in 16 semester hours of course work
is considered to be carrying a normal academic load. Students
in the College of Business Administration desiring to take
more than 16 hours of course work must obtain permission from
the college.
Support
Services and facilities
Computer
Facilities
The
College of Business Administration houses a variety of computer
labs (Macintosh and Windows), available for student use. All
labs have Internet access. Lab consultants are available for
assistance. Students will find it advantageous to own their
own computer. Student accounts are also VAX which has C, COBOL,
PASCAL, SPSS, and SAS.
University
Library
The
different libraries used by InterAmerican University usually
constitute locally recognized research centers. The mission
of these libraries is to assure access to the recorded knowledge
and information required to support the instructional programs
research endeavors, and social responsibilities of the University.
The library maintains resources through the Internet service
which include thousands of volumes, and many current serial
subscriptions. The library also provides access to their own
resources through the public on-line system. Access to an
expanding number of resources across the country is provided
through the City Hall. Besides, every student is provided
with CD Roms containing a 5000 volume virtual library of general
studies and a specific Business Reference Library.
Housing
Many
international graduate student live in University housing;
others commute to campus from nearby residential areas. The
campus Housing Office is responsible for a number of residence
halls and high-rise apartment buildings. It also can provide
information about off-campus housing. Married students may
apply for apartment facilities on campus. Rental rates vary
according to apartment size and will be supplied upon request.
Inquiries should be directed to the Secretary of General Coordination.
Health
Care
The
Student Health Service provides care to students and an emergency
health service to the entire campus. Primary care is free
of charge for students insured under the I.A.U. Student Health
Insurance Plan. Students insured under other policies will
be charged a fee for service. Additional information may be
obtained by contacting the Secretary General.
International
Student Visas
The
Office of International Student Services is responsible for
issuing the documents needed for obtaining vi-sas. No documentation
needed for a Spanish visa will be sent to the student until
all required forms and fees have been received by the Office
of International Student Services. This includes Financial
Statements, physi-cal examination reports and any other credentials
specified by the University and/or the Spanish Immigration
and Naturalization Service. Originals of all Financial Statements
must be received by the Office of Interna-tional Student Services
before a Certificate of Eligibility can be issued. Faxed copies
CANNOT be accepted.
Degree
Programs
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