Spanish

           SPAN 3160- Spanish for International Trade 1

This class is an introduction to commercial Spanish; study of the spoken and written language, protocol, and cultural environment of the Spanish-speaking business world. I enrolled in this course while studying in Córdoba, Argentina, and we discussed the specific commercial and technical language of small businesses in central Argentina. 

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           SPAN 4160- Spanish for International Trade 2

Study of more complex business vocabulary, cultural concepts, and environment of Hispanic markets. Social, political, and economic issues related to Spanish-speaking countries and their current economies in global marketing. We used our knowledge from the previous International Trade class to develop a business idea to deal with a social issue we noticed while studying in Argentina.

 

            SPAN 3080- The Hispanic World: Latin America

Delves into the intricate history of the major Latin American counties. An emphasis was placed on the history of Argentina, but the histories of counties such as Mexico, Peru, and Chile were discussed starting from discovery to present day. 

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            SPAN 3110- Advanced Spanish Literature

Literary movements, influences, authors, and works from the Colonial period to the present. We examined the concept of romantic love through works such as La fuerza de amor,El Cantar de Mio Cid, and La Celestina.

 

Minor- Business Administration

            ACCT 2010- Financial Accounting Concepts 

Introduction to accounting principles with emphasis on the use of financial data and analysis of financial statements.

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            LAW 3220- Legal Environment of Business

Examination of both state and national regulation of business. Attention is given to the constitution and limitations of power, specific areas in which governments have acted, and the regulations that have been imposed in these areas. This class also allows students to discuss current political events and how they correlate to material learned in the class. 

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            FIN 3060- Corporation Finance 

Introduction to financial management of nonfinancial firms. Includes such topics as analysis of financial statements, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, working capital management, and long-term financing decisions. This class is important because it provides students with the necessary knowledge needed for planning and investing. 

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Minor- Entrepreneurship

            ELE 3020- Entrepreneurial Resource Acquisition 

Introduction to core topics of entrepreneurial resource acquisition, including funding sources, timing considerations, and deal structures. The focal perspective is that of an entrepreneur looking to secure financing for a venture pursuit. Books such as Business Model Generation and The Art of Startup Fundraising are discussed. 

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            ELE 4010- Venture Testing

Students create a small business and then develop that business over the course of the semester in teams. At the end of the semester, students are evaluated over how much profit was generated and what conclusions were drawn from the exercise. This course is great at teaching students tangible skills that can be used in future entrepreneurial endeavors. 

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            MKT 4280- Services Marketing

Exploration and study of the nature of service organizations and the principles that guide the marketing of their products. Emphasis is on a marketing mix that is fundamentally different than that found in traditional goods marketing.