Business and Management (BMS) Courses

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (BMS)

1998-1999 Bulletin Information

BMS 150 Introduction to Business and Management 3 cr
A survey of the field of business, including profit-seeking firms, not-for-profit
organizations, and new businesses created by entrepreneurs. Emphasis on the business
environment, organization and manage-ment, current economic and international issues, and
career opportunities. Societal and ethical issues are also examined. Open to BMS freshmen and
all other freshmen and sophomores.
BMS 245 Applied Business Statistics I 3 cr
Expression of business and economic concepts in mathematical terms; basic models and
solution methods underlying many problems in economics and business; comparative static
analysis and optimation problems. Prerequisite: MA 112.
BMS 255 Applied Business Statistics II 3 cr
The application of statistical techniques for analysis for business problems. Emphasis will
be placed on forecasting techniques. Topics will include: resources of data, index numbers,
time-series analysis, correlation and regression analysis, step-wise regression, and problems
associated with the regression of time-series data. Prerequisite BMS 245 or ST 210.
BMS 305 Information Systems and Technology 3 cr
The analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. Analysis of the
functional area of business and integration of computer tools to satisfy information requirements.
Current developments in business computer systems, including surveys of current systems and
the Internet. Computer classrooms are utilized to provide students with "hands on" experience.
Prerequisite: CIS 150.

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