Business Management
BMGT – Business Management course descriptions
Faculty
Maggie Schlerman (chair), Courtney Comstock, Tuan Ho-Quoc, Graham Lemke, Ann McDonald, Tuan Nguyen, Julie Summers, Matthew Sutter
Statement of philosophy
Housed in the Economics, Accounting and Management Department, the business management major offers students the opportunity to gain an understanding of business operations in the context of the liberal arts tradition. The major provides students a strong foundation in business with an opportunity to develop an emphasis in one of six business areas: business administration, international business, finance, business analytics, and marketing. The major also satisfies state of Iowa requirements for the secondary education business endorsement.
Central students benefit from multidimensional teaching approaches that facilitate active learning: computer simulations, case studies, presentations, class discussions and team projects. Each of these various methodologies emphasizes written and oral communication skills. The performance of Central students on standardized examinations such as GMAT and LSAT, their acceptance into quality graduate programs and their success in careers demonstrate the strengths of the program.
Quality education must extend well beyond the classroom. Accordingly, academic advising is geared toward assisting students in making sound choices regarding courses and appropriate co-curricular learning experiences. Students are encouraged to participate in programs abroad, to explore co-op, internship opportunities, and service-learning opportunities, and to participate in student organizations. By integrating practical and theoretical experiences, students will be prepared to appreciate the global and cultural diversity of the 21st century.
Business Management Major Requirements (46-47 credits)
Note: This major may not be declared in combination with the Information Systems Major
- Complete all of the following: (24)
ACCT 241 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
ACCT 242 Introduction to Management Accounting (3)
BMGT 231 Business Law (3)
BMGT 261 Principles of Finance (3)
BMGT 271 Principles of Marketing (3)
BMGT 311 Principles of Management (3)
ECON 112 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 113 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- Complete one course in statistics from the following: (4)
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics (4)
MATH 215 Applied Statistics (4)
- Complete one course in computer science from the following: (3)
COSC 109 Introduction to Information Management (3)
COSC 110 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
- Complete one of the courses below.*(3)
BMGT 211 Business Speaking and Writing (3) (required for secondary education students)
COMM 160 Communication in Everyday Life (3)
COMM 272 Oral Communication in a Professional Context (3)
THEA 150 Acting (3)
*It is recommended that students complete this before the third year.
- Complete 9 credits at the 300-level or higher in business management, following the emphasis area guide, and/or as developed in conversation with your academic advisor and as approved by the EAM Department Chair. (9)
Students complete emphases in their upper-level coursework, typically in business administration, marketing, finance, business analytics, international management, or secondary education. Certain 300 and 400 level economics and accounting courses may count toward this requirement; consult with your academic advisor for more information.
Pre- Approved BMGT Emphasis Areas:
Business Administration
Choose one course from:
BMGT 372 Consumer Behavior (3)
BMGT 373 Marketing Management (3)
BMGT 375 Marketing Research (3)
Choose one course from:
ACCT 343 Advanced Managerial Accounting (3)
BMGT 362 Principles of Investment (3)
BMGT 363 Advanced Financial Management (3)
Choose one course from:
BMGT 335 Not For Profit Management (3)
BMGT 352 Human Resource Management (3)
BMGT 381 Operations Management (3)
Marketing
Complete all of the following;
BMGT 372 Consumer Behavior (3)
BMGT 373 Marketing Management (3)
BMGT 375 Marketing Research (3)
Finance
Complete the following:
BMGT 362 Principles of Investment (3)
BMGT 363 Advanced Financial Management (3)
Choose one course from:
ACCT 341 Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3)
ACCT 344 Principles of Taxation (3)
ECON 322 International Trade and Finance (3)
ECON 324 Monetary Theory and Financial Systems (3)
Business Analytics:
Complete three of the following:
ACCT 321 Data Analytics for Accounting (3)
BMGT 362 Principles of Investment (3)
ECON 381 Research Methods in Economics (3)
ECON 382 Economic Forecasting (3)
International Business:
Complete the following:
ECON 322 International Trade and Finance (3)
Choose one course from:
POLS 326 Political Violence and Terrorism (4)
POLS 344 International Law and Human Rights (4)
Choose one course from:
BMGT 362 Principles of Investment (3)
ECON 329 Economic Development (3)
Plus: study abroad for a minimum of one semester.
Secondary Education:
Note: Emphasis available only to students admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
ACCT 344 Principles of Taxation (3) Complete the following:
BMGT 372 Consumer Behavior (3)
ENTR 215 The Entrepreneurial Mindset (3)
- Complete a strategic management capstone course. (3)
BMGT 485 Strategic Management Capstone- Corporations (3)
BMGT 486 Strategic Management Capstone- Start-Ups and Small Businesses (3)
BMGT 487 Leading a Problem- Solving Organization (3)
Business Management Minor Requirements (21 credits minimum)
Note: This minor cannot be declared in conjunction with the accounting major or information systems major.
- Complete all of the following:
ECON 112 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 113 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ACCT 241 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
ACCT 242 Introduction to Management Accounting (3)
BMGT 311 Principles of Management (3)
- Complete one of the following:
BMGT 261 Principles of Finance (3) (Prerequisite ACCT 241)
BMGT 381 Operations Management (3) (Prerequisites: MATH 105 or MATH 215; and third-year standing)
- Complete one of the following:
BMGT 231 Business Law (3)
BMGT 271 Principles of Marketing (3)