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Title		Offering	Standing	Credits	Credits	When	F	W	S	Su	Description	Preparatory	Faculty	Days	Multiple Standings	Start Quarters	Open Quarters
Awakening the Leader Within Dariush Khaleghi business and management leadership studies		Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				The notion of leadership that once resonated with greatness no longer inspires new dreams, compelling visions, and revolutionary actions. The unethical behavior, self-indulging decisions, and ego-driven conduct of many contemporary leaders have eroded the society’s trust in their corporate, public and political leaders. There is an urgent need for conscious and principled leaders who are driven by a set of universal virtues, a strong moral compass, and a deep desire to serve a global society and a sustainable world. This course teaches students critical concepts and skills to examine their passion and purpose, develop vision, mission, values, and a plan of action to serve their communities. This course provides students with the opportunity to reflect, collaborate, and learn through individual and group activities including self-evaluation, cases, discussions and seminars, and team projects.		Dariush Khaleghi	Wed Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Business and Culture Along the Silk Roads Hirsh Diamant and Thuy Vu business and management cultural studies education field studies study abroad Signature Required: Spring		Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8, 12	08 12	Weekend	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Good training in business management and cultural competence are essential requirements for the development of successful and sustainable enterprises. This program will focus on the interconnections between business, economy, and culture, with a specific application to trade, cultural exchange, and community development along the Silk Roads. For centuries, the ancient Silk Roads moved ideas and goods between the great civilizations of Asia, Pacific Rim, the Middle East, and the New World. From the time of Marco Polo and Genghis Khan to Yo Yo Ma, the Silk Roads have connected empires and fostered the development of music, art, religion, and commerce. In this program we will study contemporary and historical Silk Roads to envision sustainable commerce of Silk Roads in the future. We will develop learning, skills, and practical knowledge that are necessary to provide a strong foundation and vision for understanding the business and economic development potential of selected cultures along the Silk Roads. We will examine how developing commerce of Pacific Rim can impact the economic future of Washington State. We will learn about international trade, socially responsible enterprises, and intercultural communication. We will learn about the use of money and alternative business financing models. The program will be foundational for forming business pathways to move toward greater cultural, economic, and environmental sustainability. In fall quarter, we will learn the skills necessary for understanding the historical, cultural, and economic significance of Silk Roads and for creating a sustainable business plan. Our study in fall quarter will include learning about community resources, business economics, and social/business enterprises along the Silk Roads. In winter quarter we will learn about intercultural communication, alternative business financing models, leadership, and application of business skills in non-profit and corporate enterprises. Winter quarter will also provide an opportunity for selected students to travel on Silk Roads to China and Vietnam with faculty members Thuy Vu and Hirsh Diamant to study business, economy, culture, and education there. (Students traveling abroad can earn 12 credits.) In spring quarter we will work on practical application of acquired skills in intercultural leadership, international trade, marketing, and developing sustainable applications of students’ business plans.		Hirsh Diamant Thuy Vu	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Business and Management Strategies for a Global Society Theresa Aragon business and management		Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	12	12	Weekend	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		This year-long, weekend-intensive, business and management program will assess business, management, and leadership in the context of contemporary technological advances and globalization. Organizations will be examined within their economic, political, and social environment. Organizational development and management strategies will be analyzed in terms of current and future utility. Traditional elements of management such as decision making, strategic planning, organizational behavior, human resources, and conflict management are incorporated throughout the program. Application of theory and enhancement of critical thinking will occur through problem solving and case study analyses. Assignments will place a heavy emphasis on developing analytical, verbal, written, and electronic communication skills through dialogue, seminars, critical essays, training modules, research papers, and formal presentations. Managerial skills will be developed through scenario building, scripting, role-play, and case development among other techniques.Fall quarter will focus on managerial self-assessment, interpersonal management skills, leadership, strategic management, and conflict management. Learning objectives will include developing an understanding of leadership and global leaders, development of interpersonal managerial skills and team building skills, and strategic planning. Winter quarter will focus on strategic management theory and organizational development. Learning objectives will include developing an understanding of basic finance, economic concepts, and strategic management. Spring quarter will focus on applying managerial skills and strategic management concepts and analytical tools in the workplace via internships. Learning objectives will include developing an ability to apply managerial skills in the workplace; developing an ability to utilize core concepts and analytical tools in strategic management in the workplace; developing an understanding of change management and the ability to apply these concepts to change in a global corporation and to develop the ability to critique and apply literature on managing people and change management in the workplace		Theresa Aragon	Sat Sun	Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Business for Good Joseph Tougas and Russell Lidman business and management communication community studies economics leadership studies philosophy political economy		Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				Most of our wants and needs are met through the activities of private business enterprises, and, to a lesser extent, of entrepreneurial nonprofits. You may be considering a career in business or entrepreneurship, or perhaps you are just exploring career options. This introductory program will provide perspective on and a foundation in skills essential for success in business and social entrepreneurship. A measure of this program’s success is whether it supports you in developing your talents and abilities, to enable you to play a positive role in these arenas. The content of this program includes economics and business statistics, as well as the study of ethics and values as they apply to leadership and decision-making. Students will acquire an understanding of the economy and its impact on firms, industries, communities, and households. They will be exposed to descriptive and inferential business statistics—necessary background for any subsequent work in marketing, finance, auditing and accounting. Students will be challenged with ethical problems that will require careful, analytical thought. In connection with the readings on ethical values, students will be encouraged to think through how their own sense of what makes life worthwhile would influence their decisions as a businessperson or community organizer. Students will need to squarely face the conflicts that inevitably arise in a pluralistic society, and learn to respond honestly and constructively in conflict situations. They will participate in team-building tasks which will provide perspective on working as part of a team, as well as independently. All of this will occur in the context of an interdisciplinary liberal education, oriented to the student’s intellectual and personal growth.The program will include lectures, seminars, workshops, guest lectures and field work. Our guest lecturers will come from successful local businesses and nonprofits. The field work will involve visiting a nearby community and producing a detailed analysis of its economic well-being. Reading for this program will include texts in economics, business statistics, and practical ethics, along with short stories and novels that illustrate the challenges of making business decisions that are both ethically and economically sound. Students will also develop practical skills working with the spreadsheet software Excel.		Joseph Tougas Russell Lidman	Mon Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Business: Innovation, Stewardship and Change David Shaw and Zoe Van Schyndel business and management economics leadership studies		Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			What’s next for business? Pure profit-oriented approaches to business may fail socially, ethically and economically. Change is a constant in business, including innovation, value creation and responsibility for others. The roles we are asked to play in organizations and in business can and do vary. The desire to innovate drives the entrepreneurial spirit, whether to make money, underwrite a particular lifestyle, do good and/or create jobs for others. The managerial role, in contrast, demands one act on behalf of the best interests of the organization and its stakeholders and serve as the responsible steward for different interests. With multiple roles like these to juggle, how is it possible to find the proper balance, if any, among them? Students will answer these questions for themselves by participating in field trips, seminars, workshops, listening to guest speakers, watching movies and attending lectures.This program is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in business. We will take an introductory look at the business disciplines of accounting, finance, management, entrepreneurship, marketing and economics over two quarters. Students who successfully complete the program will develop a solid foundation for doing business, creating their own business or nonprofit, or working with or consulting with others founding or growing their own organizations. It will also help those interested in pursuing advanced studies in business or the social sciences, or seeking employment in the private sector, government or nonprofit organizations. Students should also leave the program with a deeper appreciation of emerging issues at the intersection between business and society.Students will find a basic level of quantitative competence, including the ability to create, use and interpret spreadsheets (e.g., MS Excel), useful. Students who do not yet have these skills will have an opportunity to expand these skills in program assignments.		David Shaw Zoe Van Schyndel	Mon Mon Wed Thu Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Business on the Brink: Ethics and the Financial Crisis Stephen Beck business and management philosophy political economy		Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	8	08	Evening	F 14 Fall				The financial collapse of 2007-2008 triggered the "Great Recession" in the U.S. and had devastating consequences on people worldwide. In this country, many people lost their houses through foreclosure and their jobs through the resulting contraction that rippled through the economy. While today the U.S. economy is officially in recovery, many people have yet to feel the recovery's benefits.Yet the financial collapse was no natural disaster. What was the role of people in power, both in business and in government, in making decisions and taking actions with far-reaching consequences? Taking as our starting point the principle that with power comes responsibility, in this program we will examine the ethical lessons of the financial crisis and its fallout. We will examine events surrounding the financial crisis in order to develop a preliminary understanding of it as well as to motivate our central questions: What ethical, political and social responsibilities people in various roles and positions of power have? Did ethical and political lapses in the way that we conceive of and conduct business and finance allow this crisis to unfold? And, perhaps most important, what kind of power can gain by coming to a greater understanding of these matters? Students will come to understand different ways to conceive of their ethical relationships to those close to them as well as to society and the world more broadly, and they will exercise their understanding in careful thinking about the recent financial crisis, to culminate in an ethical position essay. This program is preparatory to work and further study in ethics, politics, business, and social responsibility.		Stephen Beck	Wed Sat	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Entrepreneurial Ventures: Logistics, Macroeconomics, Marketing and Strategy David Shaw and John Filmer business and management economics		Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		What is an entrepreneur? What does it take to become an entrepreneur? What is involved in starting up a new venture (for-profit, nonprofit or social)? Where should one focus their attention, and when? Does one stay faithful to the plan, or adapt to a fast-changing environment? And then what? Stay with the budding venture, sell it, or shut it down to move onto something else?This intermediate program builds on the concepts and tools learned in basic business programs (e.g., Business: Innovation, Stewardship and Change; Entrepreneurship and Economic Development) to provide an introduction to entrepreneurial theory and practice. The focus here is on helping students interested in developing or refining their own individual business plan for a startup venture. Seminar readings will examine advanced topics and approaches to entrepreneurship. In addition, lectures, workshops and additional readings will focus on the areas of logistics, macroeconomics, marketing and business strategy to examine how theories and practices in those areas are adapted or adjusted for in an entrepreneurial context.There will be a quarter-long, team-based online business simulation that will build skills in dynamic business strategy making and financial statement analysis. An individual research project, including a draft business plan, marketing plan, feasibility study or critical book review on entrepreneurship (and/or a business discipline) with an end-of-quarter presentation will complete the program. Students should leave the program with a deeper appreciation of emerging issues at the intersection between business and society.Students entering this program will benefit from having previously completed some college-level studies in business, including basic familiarity with accounting, economics, marketing and/or finance. A basic level of quantitative competence, including the ability to create, use and interpret spreadsheets (e.g., MS Excel), is assumed.		David Shaw John Filmer		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Entrepreneurship and Business Plan Development Allen Jenkins business and management leadership studies		Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				A successful business idea is one that survives in the market. However, not all new business ideas are good ones; many are unlikely to succeed, causing serious financial and personal impact on the entrepreneurs who took the chance. Business planning and analysis aids in selecting those ideas with the highest likelihood of success. Students will study evaluation techniques for determining the business feasibility of a new idea (business modeling), methods of performing a market analysis and sales estimates with special focus on spotting market trends and opportunities. Students will learn to appreciate the business plan as an organizational and personal change agent as well as a sales document. Students will study the details associated with starting a functional new business or organization with a seminal assignment, the writing of a business plan worthy of submission to UW Foster School’s Environmental Innovation Challenge or Business Plan Competition.		Allen Jenkins	Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development cancelled		Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			How are organizations managed? What skills and abilities are needed? Organizations fail or succeed according to their ability to adapt to fluid legal, cultural, political and economic realities. The management of organizations will play a seminal role in this program, where the primary focus will be on business and economic development. Management is a highly interdisciplinary profession where generalized, connected knowledge plays a critical role. Knowledge of the liberal arts/humanities or of technological advances may be as vital as skill development in finance, law, organizational dynamics or the latest management theory. An effective leader/manager must have the ability to read, comprehend, contextualize and interpret the flow of events impacting the organization. Communication skills, critical reasoning, quantitative (financial) analysis and the ability to research, sort out, comprehend and digest voluminous amounts of material characterize the far-thinking and effective organizational leader/manager.This program will explore the essentials of for-profit and nonprofit business development through the study of classical economics, free market principles, economic development and basic business principles. Selected seminar readings will trace the evolution of free market thinking in our own democratic republic. Critical reasoning will be a significant focus in order to explicate certain economic principles and their application to the business environment. You will be introduced to the tools, skills and concepts you need to develop strategies for navigating your organization in an ever-changing environment. Class work will include lectures, book seminars, projects, case studies, leadership, team building and financial analysis. Expect to read a lot, study hard and be challenged to think clearly, logically and often. Texts will include by Thomas Zimmerer by Thomas Sowell, by M. Neil Browne and Stuart Keeley, and by John A. Tracy. A stout list of seminar books will include , by Friedrich von Hayek, by Thomas Paine, and by Alexis De Toqueville. In fall quarter, we will establish a foundation in economics, business, critical reasoning and the history of business development in the United States.Winter quarter will emphasize real-life economic circumstances impacting organizations. You will engage in discussions with practitioners in businesses and various other private sector and government organizations. A primary focus in winter will be on spreadsheet analysis of financial documents.		John Filmer	Mon Wed Fri	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development new Brenda Hood American studies business and management communication economics government history law and public policy leadership studies political economy		Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				What does it mean to be a successful entrepreneur? What does authentic success look like, to the individual, to the organization, to the larger community, and to the economy? Organizations fail or succeed according to their ability to adapt to fluid legal, cultural, political and economic realities. The management of organizations will be a central theme in this program, where the primary focus will be on business, economic, and community development through the lens of sustainability. Management is a highly interdisciplinary profession in which generalized, connected knowledge plays a critical role. Knowledge of the liberal arts or of technological advances may be as vital as skill development in finance, law, organizational dynamics or the latest management theory. An effective entrepreneur must have the ability to read, comprehend, contextualize and interpret the flow of events impacting the organization. Communication skills, critical reasoning, quantitative (financial) analysis and the ability to research, sort out, comprehend and digest voluminous amounts of material characterize the far-thinking and effective organizational entrepreneur.The program will be foundational for forming business pathways to move toward greater cultural, economic, and environmental sustainability. Throughout the program, we will ask: how might entrepreneurs innovate, challenge, and transform their cultures and their environments as well as themselves? One of the goals of this program is to develop a set of competencies that will address this need in an increasingly challenging economic and business climate, as we also engage in developing a well-rounded education. Critical reasoning will be a significant focus in order to explicate certain entrepreneurship principles and their application to the business environment. You will be introduced to the tools, skills and concepts you need to develop strategies for navigating your organization in an ever-changing environment. Class work will include lectures, book seminars, projects, case studies, leadership, team building and financial analysis. Expect to read a lot, study hard and be challenged to think clearly, logically and often. Students can expect to attain a diverse skill set, including entrepreneurship, economics, sustainable business practices, critical reasoning and the ability to integrate business within community development.Texts will include by Norman Scarborough, by Thomas Sowell, by M. Neil Browne and Stuart Keeley. Seminar texts include by Eliyahu Goldratt and Jeff Cox, by Andres Edwards and David Orr, and by Elane Scott and Rick Stephens.		Brenda Hood	Mon Wed Fri	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Financial Accounting, Ethics, & Accountability Allen Jenkins business and management leadership studies		Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				This course is preparatory for careers and future studies in accounting, business, finance, and management. Financial accounting assumes no prior background in accounting. This course will cover the essentials of financial and managerial accounting for small businesses, financial statement analysis, internal control, cash management systems, and ethics. We will explore the significant roles they have in making sound business decisions, and in the management of a business; students will learn about QuickBooks accounting software. Allocating resources rely heavily on concise, credible, and understandable financial information. Anyone who wants to acquire knowledge of accounting, whether to build an effective accounting process, how to get the most out of financial reporting software, or how to use a company’s financial statements, will benefit from this course.		Allen Jenkins	Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Geopolitics, Energy, Economics and Stewardship of the Pacific Northwest Ralph Murphy and Zoe Van Schyndel business and management economics environmental studies political economy political science sustainability studies		Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		This program examines the political, ecological and energy-related foundations of the Pacific Northwest’s culture and economy. The unique mix of energy, natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing, military, high technology and finance have created a diverse cultural and economic base. The regional economy, led by manufacturing, agriculture, forest products and finance, served the region well during most of the 20th century, creating a variety of sources of employment and opportunities for families to achieve a high quality of life.Changes in the late 20th and early 21st century present new challenges. As we explore these changes, our goals are to define a concrete vision of a sustainable economy in the Pacific Northwest that will account for employment, prosperity and preservation and restoration of the environment, as well as to examine the roles public policy and entrepreneurship can play to ensure it is achievable, and to understand why it is important to transition to a sustainable future. We believe innovation, creativity and stewardship will help achieve the goals of this program to positively benefit the region.Three overarching topics will be explored in depth. Pacific Northwest energy regimes—including natural gas, hydroelectric sources and emerging technologies of tidal, geothermal and wind—will be examined. Energy is vital to the Pacific Northwest because of the comparative advantages on price the region has long enjoyed. We will examine the composition of, and changes in, the regional economy, including how to understand key economic relationships, how technology and other emerging sectors impact education, demographics, employment, wage structures and demands for infrastructure and tax base. To fully understand energy and the regional economy, we will integrate considerations of how economics, governance and ecology are now at critical turning points.This program is organized around class work that includes lectures, workshops, book seminars and field trips. Assignments will include seminar papers, field trip reports, briefing papers, individual and team research and a final project and presentation.		Ralph Murphy Zoe Van Schyndel	Tue Tue Wed Thu Fri Fri	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Meaning, Satisfaction, Fulfillment, Service: Applied Psychology in the Workplace Mark Hurst and Dariush Khaleghi business and management leadership studies psychology		Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	8	08	Weekend		W 15Winter	S 15Spring		What is “work”? Why do we work? What are the optimal conditions for self and environment in a thriving work situation? These questions are at the center of our inquiry into human motivation, cognition, emotion, behavior and social behavior surrounding the purpose, values, efficacy, and worth that humans find in work. They involve not only the issues of the individual worker, but the settings and groups in which people work, and the ability to change and adapt to technological advances.Historically, the need to work was rooted in biological necessity (i.e., the gaining of shelter and food). This has been transformed by cultures into issues involving identity, status, roles, and tasks that make up the categories of jobs, careers, and callings.In this two-quarter program, we will examine the history of work, the current state of the world of work, and the social science that informs us of the best models of leadership and service, as we seek meaning and satisfaction in our daily lives. Students will explore work as a central source of life meaning as they engage in: 1) self (and other) awareness, assessment, regulation, and personal leadership; 2) building a knowledge base and skill set regarding character development, and social and organizational effectiveness; and 3) understanding and developing proficiency in the pro-social use of social power and social influence principles in becoming effective change agents and leaders for the “common good”. Additionally, students will examine critical topics emerging in the modern workplace (i.e., ethics, organizational justice, workplace psychology, positive and conscious leadership, etc.).We will use a variety of instructional strategies such as small and large group seminars, lectures, workshops, films, role-playing, field trips, and guest lectures and videoconferences with leaders and scientists. The material covered in this program is relevant to daily living, as well as preparatory for careers and future studies across many disciplines (Psychology and Social Service, Education, Business, Government, Human Resources, Medicine, Corrections, Law, High Tech).		Mark Hurst Dariush Khaleghi	Sat Sun	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter Spring
Personal Finance and Investing Allen Jenkins business and management leadership studies		Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening		W 15Winter			The first part of this course looks at the problems and techniques of personal financial planning. Topics covered include managing personal cash income, controlling expenditures; dealing with inflation and recession; taxes, insurance, annuities, credit, budgeting, home ownership, bank accounts, debt abatement and how to manage credit reporting and credit scores. The second part of this course is an in-depth examination of long-term value investment decisions. The material covered includes the theories and techniques employed in investment analyses and portfolio management decisions. This course is a hands-on interactive class designed to help students understand the mechanics and importance of managing personal finances, credit, and value investing for the future. Students will develop an understanding of the investment markets, with all their potential and their warts. Students will gain an appreciation for a basic understanding how economics influence/shape markets. Students will learn about the stock market using proven business like principles within a value-investing framework. Each student will create and manage a mock investment portfolio.		Allen Jenkins	Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Practice of Organic Agriculture: Spring, Summer David Muehleisen and Paul Przybylowicz agriculture botany business and management ecology environmental studies Signature Required: Spring		Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		This three-quarter program (spring, summer and fall quarters) will explore the details of organic farming and food production systems using the underlying sciences as a framework. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of agriculture, the various topical threads (botany, soils, horticulture, business etc.) will be presented throughout all three quarters, and while our primary focus will be on small-scale organic production, we will examine a variety of production systems. Our emphasis will be on the scientific underpinning and practical applications critical for growing food using ecologically informed methods, along with the management and business skills appropriate for small-scale production.We will be studying and working on the Evergreen Organic Farm through an entire growing season, from starting seed to the sale of farm products. The farm includes an on-campus market stand and CSA as well as a variety of other demonstration areas. All students will work on the farm every week to gain practical experiential learning. This program is rigorous both physically and academically and requires a willingness to work outside in adverse weather on a schedule determined by the needs of crops and animals raised on the farm.During spring quarter, we will focus on soil science, nutrient management, and crop botany. Additional topics may include introduction to animal husbandry, annual and perennial plant propagation, season extension, and the principles and practice of composting. In summer, the main topics will be disease and pest management, which include entomology, plant pathology and weed biology. Water management, irrigation system design, maximizing market and value-added opportunities and regulatory issues will also be covered. Fall quarter's focus will be on farm and business planning, crop physiology, storage techniques and cover crops.If you are a student with a disability and would like to request accommodations, please contact the faculty or the office of Access Services (Library Bldg. Rm. 2153, PH: 360.867.6348; TTY 360.867.6834) prior to the start of the quarter. If you require accessible transportation for field trips, please contact the faculty well in advance of the field trip dates to allow time to arrange this.Students planning to take this program who are receiving financial aid should contact financial aid early in fall quarter 2014 to develop a financial aid plan that includes summer quarter 2015.		David Muehleisen Paul Przybylowicz		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Principles of Finance - at SPSCC Karen Halpern business and management		Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				This class will introduce students to basic finance theory and decision-making. Students will learn to analyze financial statements, evaluate risk and return, and examine sources of internal and external funds for businesses. The class will review basic economic concepts, including the effect of monetary policy and will study securities, the securities market, and the effect of debt. The key concepts are applicable to both small and large businesses.		Karen Halpern	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Small Business Finance and Development Allen Jenkins business and management leadership studies		Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening		W 15Winter			This course is preparatory for careers and future studies in business, finance, and management. Small Business Finance assumes no prior background in finance or quantitative methods; it will cover the analysis of financial statements and the use of ratio analysis to interpret how well a company has performed; operational levers that affect company performance; and the cost of raising money (cost of capital) in debt markets and in equity (stock) markets. The program endeavors to engender financial intelligence, and quantitative reasoning using everyday business situations (case studies) as a way to uncover what is real, to "look through" nicely ordered numbers for clues to potential problems, interpret, and convey financial data clearly, concisely, and accurately. Excel is used for assignments, and in so doing, the complexities of calculations should not be an impediment to learning and will allow students to concentrate on analytical thinking. Practical applications will include the time value of money, problems with financial statements, vertical and horizontal analysis, ratio analysis, profitability, break-even analysis, forecasting, pro-forma financial statements, working capital management, effective rate of return, cash flow analysis, and forecasting, techniques of capital budgeting, and risk managementThe course will provide tools to guide understanding of "What the Numbers Really Mean," the essentials of finance for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and managers. We will discover why liquidity is not the same as profitability, and why cash is so important to a business. We will study how investments made in a business add value to the business, and how to manage working capital to improve a company’s cash flow and profitability. Data analysis is pervasive in business as a way of limiting risk and forecasting in an uncertain world. In this respect, business analysis forms analytical bridges across diverse fields of business, and assist in tackling complex business problems.		Allen Jenkins	Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter