ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGEMENT

660.105 (S)
(W)

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (4) Aronhime   Limit 35 per section   The course provides a survey and overview of the various functions of business in a global market economy.  After completing the course students will have a general understanding of the nature of business and the importance of profit motive, financial concepts, business ownership, management, marketing, and labor relations.

Lec.

Sec. 01

02

03

04

MTW 1

Th 11

Th 12

Th 1

Th 2

660.203 (Q,S)

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (3) Limit 35 per section
Sec. 01: Leps
Sec. 02: Leps
Sec. 03: Kingsley
Focuses on production of the financial statements required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for “for profit” business entities. Course uses a problem solving approach to account maintenance and financial statement production.

Sec. 01

02

03

MTW 12

MTW 2

T 6-8:45pm

660.205 (S)

BUSINESS LAW I (3) Limit 30 per section  
Sec. 01: Fisher
Sec. 02: Franceschini
Sec. 03: Smylie
Sec. 04: Sandhaus
Sec.05: Smylie Goldenberg
Designed for the student who is interested in either a broad knowledge of law as it relates to modern business or a survey of many business-related aspects of law with a view to further legal studies. This course plus Business Law II provides a complete, self-contained, well-rounded, in-depth study of Business Law and a foundation for further legal study. 

Sec. 03 canceled 7/28/06

Sec. 01

02

03

04

05

M 6:15-9pm

T 6:15-9pm

W 6:15-9pm

W 6:15-9pm

Th 6:15-9pm

660.206 (S)

BUSINESS LAW II (3)
Prereq: Business Law I (660.205)
Limit 35 per section 
Sec. 01: Fisher
Sec. 02: Fisher Goldenberg
An examination of the legal environment in which a business operates as well as basic business law concepts involved in real and personal property. Topics include: bankruptcy, entrepreneurship options, and government regulations of business.

Sec. 01

02

T 6:15-9pm

W 6:15-9pm

660.220 (S)

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (3)
Rec.: Intro. To Business (660.105)
Limit 35 per section 
Sec. 01: Aronhime
Sec. 02: Petrovici
Sec. 03: Petrovici  
Examines the role of manager from both traditional and contemporary perspectives while applying decision-making and critical thinking skills to the challenges facing managers.  Issues include: techniques for controlling, planning and leading the workforce.

Sec. 01

02

03

MTW 11

W 3-5:45

W 6:15-9pm

660.231 (H,S)

CASE STUDIES IN BUSINESS ETHICS (3) Limit 35 per section 
Sec. 01: Smylie Goldenberg
Sec. 02: Franceschini
Introduces students to ethical concepts relevant to resolving moral issues in contemporary business and social settings both globally and locally. The course focuses on clear reasoning and effective communication concerning ethical issues in business and society.

Sec. 01

02

M 6:15-9pm

W 6:15-9pm

660.250 (S)

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (3) Kendrick   Limit 40 Attendance at 1st class is mandatory Explores the role of marketing in society and within the organization. Examines the process of promoting and distributing products to consumer and business markets. Encouraged for students planning on entering the Business Plan Competition. 

Sec. 01

Th 12-2:45

660.302 (Q,S)

CORPORATE FINANCE (3) Powell Prereq: Financial Accounting (660.203)   Limit 35     Designed as a practicum for exploring basic concepts and techniques used by today’s corporate financial professionals. Financial statement analysis, capital budgeting and the cost of capital are explored.

Sec. 01

M 6:15-9pm

660.306 (S)

LAW & THE INTERNET (3) Prereq: Business Law I (660.205)
Limit 35 per section
Sec. 01: Franceschini
Sec. 02: Sandhaus        
Examines legal issues and concerns involved with operating a business in an Internet environment. Issues include: jurisdiction, resolution of online disputes, copyright law (Napster, etc.), privacy, and antitrust cases (Microsoft, etc.). Sec. 02 canceled 5/26/06

Sec. 01

02

M 6:15-9pm

Th 6:15-9pm

660.326 (S)

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3) Piper   Limit 35 Rec:  Intro. to Business (660.105)  The course will help future entrepreneurs learn methodologies for improving their organization’s effectiveness and performance. It is also intended to help the individual develop his/her potential to make maximum contributions towards the successful growth of the organization. Course canceled 6/09/06

Sec. 01

Th 2-4:45

660.330 (S) 661.330

LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS (3) Friesen Schnell    Limit 20 35  Rec:  Introduction to Business (660.105), Principles of Management (660.220), or Human Resources Management (660.327)
Focuses on the dynamics associated with taking charge in a group or organizational setting. Topics include: visioning, delegation, power, charisma and managing change.

Sec. 01

M 3-5:45pm

660.335 (S)

NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (3) Schnell Rice   Limit 35 Attendance at 1st class is mandatory
Prereq: at least one course in the E&M program or junior standing. Rec: Two courses in the E&M program taken in the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Marketing or Business Law. This class focuses on the nature and practice of managing conflicts in organizational settings.  The primary learning format is experiential exercises designed to build negotiating skills.

Sec. 01

T 3-5:45pm

660.341 (E)

BUSINESS PROCESS & QUALITY MANAGEMENT (3) Reiter   Limit 40     This course focuses on both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and models essential to operations process design, management, and improvement in both service and manufacturing oriented companies.

Sec. 01

Th  12-2:45

660.358 (S)

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (3) Kendrick   Limit 35   
Rec: Principles of Marketing (660.250)  
This course covers product, pricing, promotion, distribution, market research, organization, and implementation and control policies relating to international marketing.  It also explores the economic, cultural, political and legal aspects of international marketing.

Sec. 01

F 12-2:45

660.360 (S)

SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3) Rec: Intro to Business (660.105), Principles of Management (660.220)
Limit 35 per section  
Sec. 01: Leps Schnell
Sec. 02: Petrovici      
Provides the tools needed to successfully launch and manage a small business in a competitive, global environment. Examines the challenges of entrepreneurs, business plans, marketing and financial issues, and the hiring and managing of employees. 

Sec. 01

02

MTW 10 1

M 6:15-9pm

660.450 (S)

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION (3) Kendrick   Limit 30 Prereq: Principles of Marketing (660.250) Attendance at first class is mandatory. Students form advertising agency teams and create and implement a marketing program on the JHU campus using funds provided by a specific company.  Students also learn marketing communications strategies and tactics. Course canceled 8/22/06

Sec. 01

Th 3-5:45pm

660.460 (S)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3) Aronhime Limit 30   Juniors and Seniors only Recommended: Financial Accounting (660.203), and Principles of Marketing (660.250) Introduction to the entrepreneurial process of creating new businesses.  Course will cover the principal components of building a successful venture and will feature several guest speakers.

Sec. 01

MTW 2

660.500

BUSINESS INTERNSHIP Wierman Permission required

Internship application due by the first week of semester if the student already has an internship offer.  Completed application must be submitted to 104 Whitehead Hall. 

660.501

PRACTICUM IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Aronhime Permission required Students work on existing business plans under close supervision of an Entrepreneurship & Management faculty member. Students are expected to meet regularly with the faculty member and complete assigned readings and projects.  Completed application must be submitted to 104 Whitehead Hall.