Analytical knowledge

BRN 410 Managerial economics

4 credit hours
This course shows how managerial decision making can be improved by using economic analyses that are particularly relevant to the managerial environment. The lectures give consideration to pricing issues, competition between firms, compensation topics, the proper analysis of cost, and the effects of public regulation.

BRN 416 Economic environment

3 credit hours
This course deals with the macroeconomic environment in which a company operates. It provides an understanding of the broad forces that affect the development of specific economies and of the world economy. Changes in the macroeconomic framework frequently have direct implications for firms? sales or profit opportunities. For example, understanding the consequences of changes in the macroeconomic framework due to monetary policy adjustments helps in making informed business decisions.

BRN 420 Managerial decision analysis & forecasting

4 credit hours
This course gives you the tools to present, analyze, and interpret numerical information for the purpose of making informed decisions. The course focuses on the application of statistical thinking to all functional areas of business. The main topics covered are describing and presenting data, probability, estimation, making inferences about populations based on sample information, and analysis of more multidimensional issues with linear regression. Practical experience is provided through in-class examples, assignments, and a project.

BRN 454 Financial accounting

4 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to provide you with a general understanding of the financial reporting process. The course concentrates on the preparation and analysis of financial statements. It gives a thorough review of the accounting function, key accounting concepts, and decision making using financial accounting information.

BRN 455 Managerial accounting

3 credit hours
This course examines management accounting systems, including job order costing, standard costs, and variance analysis, and their usefulness for decision making and control. The problems of incentives and control within organizations and the role of accounting reports are studied within this context. Activity-based costing, economic value added, and the balanced scorecard are discussed. Extensive problem solving is used, including case studies.

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