| INBM 100-01 |
Fundamentals of Business
Instructor: Xiaolu Wang
Course Description:
This course features an introductory focus on a wide range of business subjects including the following: business in a global environment; forms of business ownership including small businesses, partnerships, multinational and domestic corporations, joint ventures, and franchises; management decision making; ethics; marketing; accounting; management information systems; human resources; finance; business law; taxation; uses of the internet in business; and how all of the above are integrated into running a successful business. You will learn how a company gets ideas, develops products, raises money, makes its products, sells them and accounts for the money earned and spent.
This course will not fulfill a distribution requirement.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
ALTHSE 207 |
| INBM 100-02 |
Fundamentals of Business
Instructor: Steve Riccio
Course Description:
This course features an introductory focus on a wide range of business subjects including the following: business in a global environment; forms of business ownership including small businesses, partnerships, multinational and domestic corporations, joint ventures, and franchises; management decision making; ethics; marketing; accounting; management information systems; human resources; finance; business law; taxation; uses of the internet in business; and how all of the above are integrated into running a successful business. You will learn how a company gets ideas, develops products, raises money, makes its products, sells them and accounts for the money earned and spent.
This course will not fulfill a distribution requirement.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
ALTHSE 207 |
| INBM 110-01 |
Fundamentals of Accounting
Instructor: Chuck Johnston
Course Description:
This is a core course designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of the "language of business" and its applications for decision-making purposes. The course is organized into three sections. In the first section students learn about the accounting cycle- essentially the analysis and recording of financial transactions and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The second section of the course focuses on the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. This section emphasizes the use of financial information by external stakeholders for decision making. The third section of the course concentrates on the fundamentals of management accounting. This section centers on the use of accounting information for operational performance evaluation as well as operational and capital decision making. By the end of the course, students will understand the basic principles and concepts of accounting, the business and economic activities that generate accounting information, how accounting information is used by internal and external stakeholders for economic decision making, and how accounting affects society and individuals.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
ALTHSE 08 |
| INBM 110-02 |
Fundamentals of Accounting
Instructor: Chuck Johnston
Course Description:
This is a core course designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of the "language of business" and its applications for decision-making purposes. The course is organized into three sections. In the first section students learn about the accounting cycle- essentially the analysis and recording of financial transactions and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The second section of the course focuses on the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. This section emphasizes the use of financial information by external stakeholders for decision making. The third section of the course concentrates on the fundamentals of management accounting. This section centers on the use of accounting information for operational performance evaluation as well as operational and capital decision making. By the end of the course, students will understand the basic principles and concepts of accounting, the business and economic activities that generate accounting information, how accounting information is used by internal and external stakeholders for economic decision making, and how accounting affects society and individuals.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
ALTHSE 08 |
| INBM 190-01 |
Prepared for a Life of Meaning
Instructor: Gene Assaf, Emily Kelahan
Course Description:
Cross-listed with PHIL 113-02.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, T
DENNY 311 |
| INBM 190-02 |
The Hills Are Alive: Tourism and Development in the Alps
Instructor: Kamaal Haque
Course Description:
Cross-listed with GRMN 250-01. Part of the Tourism in the Alps Globally Integrated Program. This course will examine the development of the Alps from a place of relative poverty in the 18th and early 19th centuries to one of prosperity today. Topics include the development of tourism, the changing fate of industry in the region as recreation becomes more important, and the challenges and opportunities that climate change are posing to established tourism. While readings will mostly be non-fiction, we will also look at the representation of these changes in literature and film. Course taught in English. The course is taught in affiliation with the Burgess Center for the Global Economy, with optional travel (at additional cost as a GIS). Taught in English.
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03:00 PM-04:15 PM, MR
BOSLER 213 |
| INBM 230-01 |
International Organizational Behavior
Instructor: Dengjian Jin
Course Description:
This course looks at how human systems function within the structure of the organization and how individual and group behaviors affect collective organizational culture and organizational effectiveness. Students study individual, interpersonal, and group processes; the relationship between attitudes and behavior; ethical decision-making; and the management of organizational conflict and change. Approaches for developing leadership, managing conflict, communicating effectively, enhancing efficiency, and encouraging organizational adaption to changing environments are explored. Examples taken from domestic and international organizations are used throughout the course.
Prerequisite: 100 or permission of the instructor.
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11:30 AM-12:20 PM, MWF
ALTHSE 110 |
| INBM 240-01 |
Marketing in a Global Context
Instructor: Wade Mansell
Course Description:
The primary objective of this course is to identify how companies identify and satisfy their customers' needs. Not only are the "4p's of marketing" covered (product, price, promotional programs like advertising and public relations, and place or distribution), but working with a specific semester-long case, you will learn how to manage an integrated marketing program. We will also examine other important aspects of marketing: market research, new product development, consumer behavior, ethics, competitive analysis and strategic planning, and marketing internationally and on the Internet. Field trips and videos are used to reinforce the ideas presented in the classroom.
Prerequisite: 100 or permission of the instructor. 110 is recommended but not required.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, TF
ALTHSE 110 |
| INBM 240-02 |
Marketing in a Global Context
Instructor: Wade Mansell
Course Description:
The primary objective of this course is to identify how companies identify and satisfy their customers' needs. Not only are the "4p's of marketing" covered (product, price, promotional programs like advertising and public relations, and place or distribution), but working with a specific semester-long case, you will learn how to manage an integrated marketing program. We will also examine other important aspects of marketing: market research, new product development, consumer behavior, ethics, competitive analysis and strategic planning, and marketing internationally and on the Internet. Field trips and videos are used to reinforce the ideas presented in the classroom.
Prerequisite: 100 or permission of the instructor. 110 is recommended but not required.
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03:00 PM-04:15 PM, TF
ALTHSE 110 |
| INBM 250-01 |
Finance
Instructor: Mengnan Zhu
Course Description:
Knowledge of finance will allow students to adopt the perspective of financial officers in both for-profit as well as not-for-profit organizations. This knowledge is needed to evaluate the health of an organization using key performance indicators and making ethical decisions that involve both short-run and long-run planning horizons. In the short run, this knowledge helps to effectively carry out business functions such as managing cash flow, borrowing money for short periods of time, and keeping control over inventory. In the long run, it helps to choose among competing investment projects and alternative, efficient methods of raising capital. Also, as individuals, knowledge of basic finance will help students to make better-informed decisions concerning their personal financial situations. Apart from covering the fundamentals of financial markets, instruments and institutions, this course will emphasize critical thinking based on quantitative reasoning and decision-making skills. This will include the use of elementary statistical and algebraic methods to investigate fundamental principles of theoretical finance such as the relationship between risk and reward and the pricing of capital assets. Apart from basic theory, knowledge of the hands-on aspects of financial modeling will be imparted via use of spreadsheet software packages such as Microsoft EXCEL; whereby students will be encouraged to create and analyze computational models to test and demonstrate some of the theoretical concepts taught. Prerequisites: ECON 111 and INBM 110.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, TF
ALTHSE 109 |
| INBM 290-01 |
Global Business: Theory and Context
Instructor: Forrest Watson
Course Description:
This course explores the macro-contextual factors that confront managers of a business organization, the possible implications of those factors for organizational performance, and the choices managers make within that context. The macro-context for any firm consists of a combination of political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors. In the current era, awareness of context is increasingly important for students and practitioners alike. Topics in the course include climate change; the revolution in information technology; global population dynamics; regional and global economic integration; international trade and investment; exchange rate dynamics; and collaboration among businesses and other organizations. In keeping with Dickinsons evolving educational priorities, the course also includes conversation about the ethical, social, and ecological responsibilities of a global enterprise. The course builds on the knowledge gained in other 200-level INBM courses and provides a bridge between those courses and the INBM Senior Seminar. Prerequisites: ECON 111, 112; INBM 100; and three of the following courses: INBM 220, 230, 240 and 250.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
STERN 11 |
| INBM 300-01 |
Artificial Intelligence in Finance
Instructor: Qing Bai
Course Description:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the financial industry, reshaping traditional practices in asset management, trading, and risk management. This course provides an overview of AI applications in finance, exploring machine learning, natural language processing, and other AI-driven techniques used in investment decision-making. Students will examine academic and industry perspectives, assess the opportunities and challenges AI presents, and gain hands-on experience with real-world financial data. Topics include portfolio management, algorithmic trading, sentiment analysis, and risk assessment, equipping students with essential knowledge at the intersection of AI and finance.
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10:30 AM-11:20 AM, MWF
ALTHSE 109 |
| INBM 300-02 |
Human Resources Management
Instructor: Ashley Grimm
Course Description:
Sustained organizational success is directly related to the effective management of its human resources. Respected and observant leaders widely acknowledge the value associated with recruiting, retaining, rewarding, and recognizing talent to be successful contributors to their organization's mission. This course will examine human resource practices managers and organizations must prioritize, regardless of size or industry, while attempting to remain competitive in the today's global climate.
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06:00 PM-09:00 PM, W
ALTHSE 110 |
| INBM 301-01 |
Profiles in Leadership
Instructor: Kevin Foster
Course Description:
Cross-listed with INTD 301-01. Why are some leaders more effective than others? How do accomplished leaders practice leadership in their workplaces, communities, and families? What are the most important challenges todays leaders need to confront? Leadership is a complex undertaking that requires knowledge and understanding of several proficiencies. The purpose of this course is to build these proficiencies.
This course combines weekly presentations by some of Dickinsons most distinguished alumni with in-depth discussion on many contemporary leadership issues. Most weeks, one class session will be devoted to an alums presentation focusing on the leaders civic and professional experiences. Students will be active participants engaging in a question & answer discussion. The second weekly class will focus on the review of relevant issues in the study of leadership as well as practical exercises to reinforce the course learning outcomes. Prerequisites: 100, 230 or permission of the instructor. This course is cross-listed as INTD 301.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
ALTHSE 201 |
| INBM 317-01 |
Intermediate Accounting Topics Including International Perspectives
Instructor: Chuck Johnston
Course Description:
This course is designed to deepen the students understanding of financial reporting practices and principles in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Comparisons to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) will also be introduced. The course will cover a more thorough understanding of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement. In addition, selected topics will include Statement of Cash Flows, Time Value of Money, Receivables, Liabilities, Stockholders Equity, Dilutive Securities, Earnings per Share and Investments. Prerequisite: 110
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
ALTHSE 109 |
| INBM 330-01 |
Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Instructor: Dengjian Jin
Course Description:
In this age of artificial intelligence, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship are increasingly the keys for the success of individuals, firms, regions, and nations. This course leads students to the frontiers of the field of innovation and entrepreneurship by facilitating them to read, present, and discuss important materials covering various conceptual tools. After mastering the basic toolkits for innovation and entrepreneurship, students will work as a team to produce a business plan for a new business venture and defend it after presentation.Prerequisite: 100
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12:30 PM-01:20 PM, MWF
ALTHSE 110 |
| INBM 340-01 |
Big Data in Business
Instructor: Xiaolu Wang
Course Description:
The rise of Big Data has revolutionized our ways of perceiving and understanding the world across micro and macro levels (from decoding the human genome to predicting the result of the U.S. presidential election based on Facebook data). This is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with both the major quantitative and qualitative aspects of big data, with a particular focus on applications in the real business world. Quantitatively, the course introduces the essential skills of managing, analyzing, and presenting data, using mainstream software packages and programming languages such as R and others. Qualitatively, it covers the basic ideas of building the software and hardware infrastructure for a big data business system, explores various questions and problems (in business and other areas) that can be creatively addressed utilizing big data, and scrutinizes the corresponding cognitive, sociological, and ethical implications. Prerequisites: ECON 111, MATH 121 or MATH 225
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03:00 PM-04:15 PM, MR
ALTHSE 207 |
| INBM 343-01 |
New Product Development
Instructor: Wade Mansell
Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth, non-technical overview of the new product development process. It is recommended for students that are considering careers in research and development, project management, engineering, marketing, or industrial design. Topics covered include idea generation, concept development, problem-solving, marketing research for new products, new product marketing strategy, business models for new products, and management of products post-launch. We will discuss theories on the diffusion of innovation, models of the new product development process, and exemplary cases of successful innovation in recent history. Throughout the semester, students will work in teams to design a hypothetical new product. This course is designed to be accessible to a general student audience, with no technical proficiencies needed. Prerequisite: INBM 100 and 240 are recommended but not required.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, W
EASTC 314 |
| INBM 391-01 |
Marketing for Social Impact
Instructor: Forrest Watson
Course Description:
Private, public, and third sector firms increasingly use marketing strategies to create social impact among their stakeholders. In this course, students will learn how social marketing techniques are used to influence individuals or groups to change their behavior in ways that benefit society. We will address global issues that impact society (e.g., environmental sustainability, health behaviors, racial inequalities, etc.), consider the complexity of systemic problems, and debate the ethics of behavior change. We will also consider corporate social initiatives to engage their customers in social good. Students will develop a real-world social marketing plan to benefit the community.
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12:30 PM-03:30 PM, W
ALTHSE 109 |
| INBM 400-01 |
Seminar in International Business Policy and Strategy
Instructor: Mengnan Zhu
Course Description:
This capstone course focuses on the challenges associated with formulating strategy in multinational organizations. The course will examine multinational business decisions from the perspective of top managers who must develop strategies, deploy resources, and guide organizations that compete in a global environment. Major topics include foreign market entry strategies, motivation and challenges of internationalization, the analysis of international industries, building competitive advantage in global industries, and the role of the country manager. Case studies will be used to increase the student's understanding of the complexities of managing international business operations.
Prerequisite: Completion of INBM 290 and at least three of the four 200-level courses (220, 230, 240, 250).
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03:00 PM-04:15 PM, TF
ALTHSE 109 |
| INBM 400-02 |
Seminar in International Business Policy and Strategy
Instructor: Qing Bai
Course Description:
This capstone course focuses on the challenges associated with formulating strategy in multinational organizations. The course will examine multinational business decisions from the perspective of top managers who must develop strategies, deploy resources, and guide organizations that compete in a global environment. Major topics include foreign market entry strategies, motivation and challenges of internationalization, the analysis of international industries, building competitive advantage in global industries, and the role of the country manager. Case studies will be used to increase the student's understanding of the complexities of managing international business operations.
Prerequisite: Completion of INBM 290 and at least three of the four 200-level courses (220, 230, 240, 250).
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11:30 AM-12:20 PM, MWF
ALTHSE 109 |