Business Administration Division
Course Descriptions: Other Divisions
OTHER DIVISIONS: BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS
ECON 211. Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)
An introduction to the principles of economic analysis, institutions, issues, and policies. Emphasis is on national income, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade, resource allocation, and income distribution through the price system. (GE).
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MATH 214. Calculus for Business and Economics (3)
A study of sets, functions (to include linear, quadratic, cubic, exponential, and logarithmic), limits, derivatives, and integrals. Optimization techniques will be included. Business and economic applications are stressed. Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra and appropriate SAT or ACT math score. (GE).
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MATH 215. Probability and Linear Algebra (3)
A study of multivariable calculus, matrices, systems of linear equations, discrete probability theory, probability of a continuous random variable. Business and economic applications are stressed. Prerequisite: MATH 214.
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OTHER DIVISIONS: BUSINESS ELECTIVES
This is not an exhaustive list of electives offered by other divisions. For elective courses offered by the Business Administration Division, please reference the Accounting and Business Administration course description pages. Refer to the program requirements for each major or consult with your faculty advisor for more information.
MSCO 292. Selected Topics (1-4)
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COM 513.* Intercultural Communication (4)
The study of communication between representatives of major cultures or co-cultures within a major culture on interpersonal, small group, organizational, and mass media levels. Includes verbal and nonverbal elements influencing communication. Contemporary insights from a variety of areas such as communication, anthropology, sociology, and psychology. Prerequisite: junior status. (GE).
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COM 514. International Communication and Negotiation (4)
Focuses on communication between representatives of nations and international agencies and the negotiation processes involved. Contemporary electronic and print media used by these individuals and agencies are studied. Prerequisite: junior status. (Same as INTS 514).
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ECON 200. Economic Principles (4)
A general introduction to the principles of micro- and macroeconomics, intended for non-economics majors. The microeconomic portion revolves around policy-relevant concerns on a small scale (earnings determination, poverty, private market failure, public market failure, etc.). The historical and institutional aspects of contemporary capitalism are then incorporated into the analysis, with particular emphasis on the role of government. The macroeconomic portion is concerned with key economic variables, such as income, price and output indices, employment and unemployment, and interest rates. (GE).
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ECON 351. Global Economics (4)
General introduction to the study of international economics and the implications of global interdependencies that emerge between countries that result from international trade. The history of commercial policies and the implications for international trade with special emphasis on preferential trade agreements and institutional integration. The role of foreign exchange markets and the globalization of currency markets. Limited to non-economics majors. Prerequisite: ECON 200, ECON 210, or ECON 211. (Same as INTS 351).
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ECON 431. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (4)
Studies contemporary economic theory with emphasis on the systematic application and critical evaluation of the microeconomic theories of demand, production, products, and distribution. Prerequisites: ECON 210 and ECON 211.
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ECON 521. Money and Banking (4)
A study of the financial system, the federal reserve, and money. Special attention is given to the experiences and problems of the United States monetary policy in recent times. Prerequisites: ECON 210 and ECON 211.
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ECON 529. International Trade and Finance (4)
A study of the basis for international trade as it relates to the principle of comparative advantage, the effects of governmentally imposed trade restrictions upon the terms of trade, the distribution of income, and the welfare of trading partners. Topics include international financial institutions; the international balance of payments; the alternative exchange rate systems; the Bretton Woods Agreements and international financial cooperation; and the creation of the less developed country debt problem during the 1970s and its impact upon future international cooperation. Prerequisites: ECON 210, ECON 211 and ECON 431. (Same as BA 446.)
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POSC 344. International Relations (4)
An introduction to the ways in which states and other actors in the international system deal with one another. Specific attention is devoted to the evolution of the international system, the balance of power, collective security, and interdependence. (Same as INTS 344.) (WI).
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POSC 542. American Foreign Policy (4)
An introduction to the ways that American foreign policy is made and to important substantive issues: containment, decision making, foreign policy crises, national security, and the future of U.S. foreign policy.
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POSC 546. International Organizations and Law (4)
Analysis of the development of international organizations with emphasis on current problems and structure of the United Nations. Selected case studies in the principles of international law. Prerequisite: POSC 344 or consent of instructor.
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POSC 549. Ethics and International Politics (4)
A study of the impact of moral principles on international relations. Specific topics to be examined include human rights, intervention, covert action, and the pacifist and just-war traditions. Prerequisite: POSC 344 or consent of instructor.
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POSC 559. Religion and Politics in Comparative Perspectives (4)
Explores the status of relations between politics and religion in the contemporary world. Some basic historical and theological background will be provided as each religion is introduced, followed by an analysis of the political involvement of groups in specific countries.
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Although the above are excerpted from the 2008-2009 Seaver catalog this is
not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit:
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/
