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ACT 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

An introduction to the accounting model and financial statements with emphasis on the concepts
and terminology needed to understand a corporate report. Topics include accounting processes
for service and merchandising enterprises; current assets and liabilities; long-term assets;
stockholders? equity; revenues and expenses; methods of depreciation; inventory pricing; and
accounting cycle for both service and merchandising companies.
[Pre-requisite: ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
ACT 202 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Internal accounting as a tool to generate information for managerial planning and control.
Conventional as well as modern techniques are used to develop understanding of operating and
capital budgets, standard costs, incremental costs, relevant costs, transfer pricing, and profit
center reports as a means of analysis and techniques of measurement. Emphasis is given on
management reporting and decision making based on complete information..
[Pre-requisite: ACT 201
[Credit Hours: 3]
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business
Emphasizes the concepts of basic functional areas of Business, such as Finance, Marketing,
Management, Accounting and MIS. Emphasis is given on the basic concepts and terminologies
of the business environment. Thiscourse gives students an idea of what to expect in the areas of
business and helps them decide which area to pursue for concentration for their major/minor.
[Pre-requisite: ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
BUS 134 - Applied Mathematics I
Shows application of basic mathematical tools in business. Topics include economic and
business models; static or dynamic equilibrium analysis; a brief review of linear models and
matrix algebra; comparative statics and the concept of derivative; rules of differentiation and
their use in comparative statics; comparative static analysis of general function models;
applications in Economics and Business. Also listed as and ENV134.
[Pre-requisite: MAT 125
[Credit Hours: 3]
BUS 172 - Introduction to Statistics
Introduces modern theory and methodology of statistics and their application in economics and
business. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, sampling theory and
methodology, sampling distributions and hypothesis testing. Computer application is a
compulsory component for the course. Also listed as ECO172 & ENV172
[Pre-requisite: ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
BUS 173 - Applied Statistics
Emphasizes estimation and hypothesis testing for the linear statistical model. Topics include
contingency tables, goodness of fit, single and multiple regression, correlation, Bayesian
decision theory, time series analysis, and index number. Computer application is a compulsory
component for the course. Also cross-listed as ECO173 & ENV173
[Pre-requisite: BUS 172
[Credit Hours: 3]
BUS 244 - Applied Mathematics II
Shows application of integrative tools of mathematics in business. Topics include optimization
and analysis of equilibrium; exponential and logarithmic functions; case of more than one choice
variable; optimization with equality constraints; applications of optimization techniques in
economics and business; economic dynamics and integral calculus; first and higher-order
differential equations in continuous and discrete time period; simultaneous differential equations
and difference equations; applications in economics and business. Introduction to linear
programming, operation research. Also listed as ECO244 & ENV244
[Pre-requisite: BUS 134
[Credit Hours: 3]
BUS 251 - Business Communication
Examines communication tools and techniques in different business settings. Topics include
communication as a tool of administration and management; practice in writing a wide variety of
types and forms of communication; and techniques of oral and visual communication.
[Pre-requisite: ENG 103
[Credit Hours: 3]
ECO 134 - Applied Mathematics-I
Economic and business models; static or equilibrium analysis; a brief review of linear models
and matrix algebra; comparative statics and the concept of derivative; rules of differentiation and
their use in comparative statistics; comparative static analysis of General Function models;
applications in Economics and Business.
[Pre-requisite: MAT 112 ECO 101 ECO 104 / BUS 101 ]

[Credit Hours: 3]
Cross Listed: BUS 134 and ENV 134
ECO 172 - Introduction to Statistics
This course is an introduction to modern theory and methodology of statistics in the areas of
economics and business; topics include descriptive statistics, data collection techniques;
probability theory, sampling theory and methodology; sampling distributions. Computer
application is a compulsory component for the course
[Pre-requisite: ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
Cross Listed: BUS 172 & ENV 172
FIN 254 - Introduction to Financial Management
This course surveys the basic concepts and tools of Financial Management. The major objectives
of this course are to learn the fundamental principles of finance and to obtain a broad perspective
of the area of Financial Management. Major topics include financial objectives, financial
analysis and planning, financial environment, risk-return trade-off, time value of money,
valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, working capital basics etc. Special
emphasis is given on integration of the concepts of Financial Management into a total systems
approach to financial decision-making
[Pre-requisite: ACT 201 BUS 172. ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
LAW 200 - Legal Environment of Business
Examines the nature, formation and application of legal principles in business. Topics include
the roles of law in society; the legal environment in which business operates, particularly
government taxation; the regulation of commerce, competition, and labor-management relations;
and the concepts of property: its creation, transfer and importance to our business society.
[Pre-requisite: ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MGT 210 - Principles of Management
Provides a basic discussion of the environments, approaches, principles and process of
management. Topics include environmental forces, planning, organizing and control processes,
motivation, teamwork, group dynamics, and leadership in business and non-business
organizations.
[Pre-requisite: ENG 102 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MGT 314 - Production Management.
This course is designed to introduce the students of the program to the fundamentals of
Production Management. With the increases in the global market competition, increased the need
for competitive modern production and manufacturing system that can provide quality products
to their target markets. This course addresses various functional areas of Production and
Operations, and would facilitate students with the tools/techniques used in the operations
management decisions.
[Pre-requisite: BUS 173 MGT 210 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MGT 321 - Organizational Behaviour
Understanding the behaviour of employees in work organizations. Topics include behavioral
concepts and techniques used to enhance worker motivation, satisfaction and productivity.
[Pre-requisite: MGT 210 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MGT 351 - Human Resource Management
Examines various functions, approaches, and processes of human resource management through
discussions and case studies. Topics include nature & scope of HRM, perspectives of HRM,
differences with personnel management, job analysis, human resource planning, recruitment &
selection, training & development, compensation management, employee safety & security,
labour relations, internal employee relations, dimensions of HR audit, international HRM.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MGT 372 - International Business
Analyses management functions of international business operations of multinational firms.
Topics includeude international business environment, organizational policies, strategies of
multinational, companies, industrial relations and control policies
[Pre-requisite: MKT 202 MGT 210 ECO 101 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MIS 105 - Introduction to Computers
Provides a general understanding of computer applications and functions of the components of a

computer system. Topics include components of computer systems; concepts of software;
introduction to operating systems; history of computer languages; programming fundamentals;
basics such as constant, variables, data type, operators and expressions, pointer; concepts of
database; internet technology and World Wide Web. This course undertaken in a lab setting also
provides functional orientation to word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database and
WebPages design. The students also learn some basic skills in searching and evaluating online
resources.
[Pre-requisite: MAT 112 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MIS 205 - Computer Information Systems
Fundamentals of information systems; the components of computer based information systems;
overview of different types of systems (TPS, MIS, DSS, ESS); phases of system development
and implementation; database management system and distributed systems; data communication
and network; Internet and E-commerce; artificial intelligence and its applications; knowledge
management; examples of strategic application of IT in an organization; privacy, security, social
and ethical issues. The course requires the students to analyze business cases applying their
technical and problem solving skills.
[Pre-requisite: MIS 105 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 202 - Introduction to Marketing
Provides an understanding of fundamental marketing concepts, techniques, thoughts and their
application by business and non-business organizations.
[Pre-requisite: ENG 102 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
ACT 330 - Intermediate Accounting
The fundamental nature of accounting communication embraced by a study of financial
statements and reports, the form of presentation, analysis and interpretation of financial and
operating statements, net income concepts, statements from incomplete records, theory and
practice relating to cash flow, investment in tangible & intangible, current and non-current
assets. Further emphasis on measurement of liabilities and stockholders? equity, the concept of
the statement of changes in financial position, analysis of financial statements, problems with
accounting changes, errors, estimates and income determination.
[Pre-requisite: ACT 202 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 435 - Investment Theory

Examines the investment environment and process. An investment is the current commitment of
money or other resources in the expectation of reaping future benefits. The investment process
involves identifying objectives and constraints, formulating and implementing strategies, and
monitoring and updating the portfolio as needed. Major topics include investment alternatives,
securities markets and trading mechanism, risk and return analysis, modern investment theory,
valuation, analysis and management of bonds, common stocks and derivative securities, and
investment performance evaluation.
[Pre-requisite: FIN 254 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 440 - Corporate Finance
Examines in details investment and financing, and their interrelatedness. The overall goal is to
obtain a comprehensive and in-depth perspective of the area of Corporate Finance. Major topics
include financial analysis and planning, valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend
policy, working capital management, mergers and acquisition, hybrid financing, bankruptcy,
multinational financial management, and risk management. Special emphasis is given on
integration of the concepts of financial management into a total systems approach to business
decision-making.
[Credit Hours: 3]
ACT 322 - Taxation

A study of fundamental concepts of taxation and the local tax environment. It includes the theory
and the historical growth of the fundamentals of the local tax laws and regulations. Emphasis is
placed on the practical application of the tax laws in the preparation of the tax returns both for
corporate and individuals and the need for tax planning.
[Credit Hours: 3]
ACT 333 - Managerial Accounting

Comprehensive treatment of managerial accounting topics with emphasis on generation,
communication, and use of information to assist management in planning and control. Examines
recent conceptual and analytical developments in the area of managerial accounting, includes a
thorough study of modern and relevant planning and control techniques and their underlying
concepts as applied to the various functional areas within a firm.
[Credit Hours: 3]
ACT 341 - Introduction to Auditing

Theory and practice of the examination of financial statements for the purpose of establishing
and expressing an opinion as to their acceptance and reliability. Topics include duties and
responsibilities of auditors; methods of conducting various kinds of audits; audit working papers,
the preparation of the audit report and special problems in the audit of different kinds of
enterprises.
[Credit Hours: 3]
ACT 431 - Accounting Information Systems
The integration of information flows of various segments of a business organization into an
information system of the total organization with emphasis on the accounting aspects of
electronic data processing (EDP). Examines the fundamentals of accounting systems design
including systems analysis and design techniques, surveys, hardware and software
considerations, control of computerized systems in corporate business environment
[Pre-requisite: ACT 202 MIS 205 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 340 - Working Capital Management
Focuses on the management of various components of current assets and current liabilities.
Special emphasis is given on integration of the concepts into a total systems approach to shortterm financial management. Topics include management of cash, accounts receivables,
inventories and other current assets, and management of accounts payables, bank loans, other
short-term loans and other current liabilities.
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 433 - Financial Markets & Institutions
Introduces students to the fascinating revolution in the financial markets and institutions of the
world. Major topics include operations, mechanics, and structure of financial institutions
including banks, insurance companies, investment companies, pension funds etc., analyses of the
wide array of financial instruments that are now available in the global money and capital
markets for investing, financing, and managing risk, and discussions on regulations, monetary
policy and international financial system.
[Pre-requisite: ECO 104 FIN 254 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 444 - International Financial Management
Focuses on understandings of Financial Management ? in an international environment. This is
achieved through comprehensive coverage of topics from the area of International Finance.
Major topics include international financial environment, foreign exchange markets including
currency futures, forwards, options and swaps, foreign exchange risk management, international
financing and investing decisions, international working capital management, multinational
capital budgeting, international portfolio diversification, etc.
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 464 - Bank Management
Provides students with tools and techniques to manage banks. Major topics include operations,
mechanics, and structure of banks, performance evaluation of banks, asset-liability management,
management of various kinds of risks, such as, interest rate risk, price risk, liquidity risk etc.,
fund management, bank regulations and international banking etc.
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 470 - Insurance and Risk Management
Examines the management of non-speculative risks in the business enterprise with emphasis on
insurance as a tool. Topics include concepts of risk and insurance; risk analysis; treatment of risk
control and financing; analysis of insurance contracts in areas of life, health, property and
liability insurance.
[Pre-requisite: ACT 201 FIN 254 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 475 - Real Estate Finance
Introduces the student to the theory and practice in the field of real estate. The course is aimed at
providing a broad structure of knowledge. Topics include basic economics of urban growth,
structure, locational analysis, market analysis, as well as, the technical aspects of appraising,
financing, taxation and investment analysis. In addition, the material covered will acquaint the
student with the home-buying process.

[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 480 - Derivative Securities
This course offers an introduction to derivative markets. A derivative is an instrument whose
value depends on the values of other more basic underlying variables. This course focuses on the
financial derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organization and role of put and call options
markets, futures and forward markets, swaps markets, and their interrelations. Major topics
include arbitrage relations, valuation, hedging and speculating with derivatives, implementation
of derivatives trading strategies, the perspective of corporate securities as derivatives, the
functions of derivatives in securities markets and recent innovations in derivative markets
[Credit Hours: 3]
HRM 360 - Human Resource Planning
The primary objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the essential elements of
the human resource planning process. Students acquire knowledge in analyzing, assessing and
programming for human resource requirements in context of the nature of business and its
environment. Qualitative as well as quantitative concepts, approaches and techniques are
emphasized
[Credit Hours: 3]
HRM 370 - Managerial Skills Development
This course focuses on developing and refining managerial skills. Topics include the review of
training and development; the psychology of learning, needs assessment and analysis;
development objectives setting; standard and performance, program design and evaluation;
group dynamics. Key managerial skills would include: leadership, problem solving and decisionmaking, negotiation, communication, and management of training and development
[Credit Hours: 3]
BPS 310 - Strategic Planning and Control
This course analyzes the strategies and tactics used by firms in various competitive
environments. It is targeted toward students that will be either designing or evaluating strategies
in both emerging and mature industries. Focus will be on the question of how firms can create
and sustain a competitive advantage at home and in host country. Integration of planning and
control at business and global level. It covers both formal planning and control systems and the
informal processes that lead firms to change their strategic direction. The course explores new
models and approaches to strategic planning and control including the "balanced score-card"
methodology, the real options approach to evaluating alternatives; and biases affecting strategic
decision-making at individual, group and organizational levels.
[Pre-requisite: MGT 210 FIN 254 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 440 - Corporate Finance
Examines in details investment and financing, and their interrelatedness. The overall goal is to
obtain a comprehensive and in-depth perspective of the area of Corporate Finance. Major topics
include financial analysis and planning, valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend
policy, working capital management, mergers and acquisition, hybrid financing, bankruptcy,
multinational financial management, and risk management. Special emphasis is given on
integration of the concepts of financial management into a total systems approach to business
decision-making.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 460 - Strategic Marketing
Discusses marketing strategies in a competitive environment. Topics include analyzing markets,

market segmentation, analyzing competition, market targeting and positioning strategies,
marketing strategies for selected situations, planning for new products, product portfolio
strategy, designing effective marketing organizations, marketing strategy implementation and
control
[Pre-requisite: MKT 202 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
INB 480 - Global Business Strategy
This course provides a study of the development of business strategies in an international
context. The course is divided in three main areas: analyzing the influence of global competition,
developing a global strategy, and case studies of winning and losing international companies.
Special topics include managing cultural diversity, ethical and political considerations, handling
risk of international operations and strategic planning in developing countries
[Credit Hours: 3]
BPS 320 - Organizational Structure and Design

Examines various techniques and theories of organizational structure and design. Topics include
classical, neo-classical, contemporary and emerging design approaches; functional, divisional,
geographical, hybrid, and matrix structures; hourglass, cluster, and network structures; problems
and perspectives in designing organizations and developing organizational structures.
[Credit Hours: 3]
BPS 330 - Organizational Development and Change
Deals with the understanding of basic processes and systems of organizational development.
Provides students with an integrated and comprehensive view of the field of organizational
development. Topics include organizational renewal and change, development process,
intervention process, organizational culture, change in vision, and mission statement, and it's
impact on organizational development (OD), and challenge and the future of organizational
development
[Credit Hours: 3]
BPS 410 - Management of Technology and Innovation
Deals with techniques of managing technological changes and innovations. Topics include
technological environment, technological options, process of developing new products and ideas,
innovation revolution, innovations and new ventures, strategies for creativity, technology and
innovation risks, and American/Japanese approaches to managing the innovation process.
[Pre-requisite: MGT210 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
INB 410 - International Competitiveness
Focuses on the concepts and tools needed to develop a conceptual framework to create and
sustain global competitive advantage. Topics include critical sources of international competitive
advantages available for firms; role and functions of major institutions involved in international
commerce; models of international competitiveness; transnational risk analysis; and emerging
issues and perspectives in international competitiveness.
[Credit Hours: 3]
BPS 440 - Creative Problem Solving
This course provides a logical framework for identifying, analyzing and resolving business
problems that utilize the creative process. Focus will be on the use of divergent/convergent
thinking techniques throughout all phases of problem analysis. Topics include improvisation in
business decisions, creativity versus critical thinking, problem identification/definition,
gathering/compiling information, and generating, evaluating and implementing ideas. Course is
integrated using sources and uses of the Power Model and Improvisation techniques.
[Credit Hours: 3]
BPS 470 - Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management deals with the management of materials, information and financial
flows in a network consisting of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers. The
coordination and integration of these flows within and across companies is important for
effective management. Supply Chain becomes critical with the trend of outsourcing,
globalization, and fast technological evolution and dispersion of value chain activities. In this
course, we will introduce key concepts, best practices, innovative ideas, practical principles, and
critical thinking of integrative demand and supply chain management.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 337 - Promotional Management
Analysis of principal means of promotion. Includes preparation of an advertising campaign and
appropriate determination of advertising strategies. An overview of promotion management
providing a framework for integrating the promotion functions in the areas of advertising,
personal setting, sales promotion and publicity. Examines the key managerial topics involved in
the design, implementation and evaluation of the marketing communications program
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 344 - Consumer Behavior
Application of behavioral science theories, concepts, methods, and research findings to the
understanding and prediction of consumer behavior to the decision-making process of marketing
managers. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the decision making ability as it applies
to the purchase of consumer goods. Examines social and psychological influences on individuals,
household and organizational buyer behavior. Investigates buyer behavior models and applies
them in the marketing decisions.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 460 - Strategic Marketing

Discusses marketing strategies in a competitive environment. Topics include analyzing markets,
market segmentation, analyzing competition, market targeting and positioning strategies,
marketing strategies for selected situations, planning for new products, product portfolio
strategy, designing effective marketing organizations, marketing strategy implementation and
control
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 470 - Marketing Research
Focuses on the techniques and methods of marketing research: emphasizes primarily survey
research and experimental design ; and offers students the opportunity to apply techniques to
real-work situations.
[Pre-requisite: MKT 202 BUS 172 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 382 - International Marketing.
An in-depth emphasis on trends and developments in the global marketing environment with
analysis of marketing problems of international business. Examines the marketing mix-product,
promotion, distribution, and pricing-within the international context, particularly strategic
marketing management. Topics covered include import-export, joint ventures as well as global
marketing systems, the influence of international institutions, cultural, social, religious and
political influences, stages of development, geographical problems and international product
pricing.
[Pre-requisite: MKT 202 MGT 372 ]
[Credit Hours
MKT 412 - Services Marketing
Explores the marketing of services in consumer, business, not-for-profit and global settings.
Management of the marketing effort for service businesses (hotels, restaurants, banks, legal
firms, medical offices etc.) using case analyses, exercises and projects which deal with crucial
aspects of service design and marketing delivery. Investigates the nature of services and the
theories, concepts, tactics and strategies for solving marketing problems, improving service
quality and ensuring customer satisfaction..

[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 417 - Export-Import Management
Detailed operational mechanics of export and import transactions involving relevant parties,
including the banks, insurers, shippers, etc. involved in export import financing; available
incentives for exporters; agencies that provide help to exporters and importers; relevant
government policies including the regulations of foreign exchange; export promotion methods;
emphasizes the cases of Bangladesh
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 445 - Sales Management

Provides the basic foundation for understanding all major aspects of selling. Examines the
thorough, up-to-date integrated overview of the accumulated theory and research evidence
relevant to sales management. Emphasizes on the basic concepts, critical decision areas and
analytical approaches for Personal Selling. Examines the formulation of a strategic sales plan,
and implementation, evaluation and controlling of the same.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 450 - Marketing Channels
Presents the fundamental and basic concepts in analyzing appropriate marketing channels,
identifies the issues of designing sound marketing channels, the issues of managing them
effectively, and time-to-time evaluation of their performance in the real life scenario.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 465 - Brand Management

A specialized course in product planning which emphasizes creating, building, maintaining, and
proactively delivering perceived consumer value. Topics include brand development, brand
personality, self-concept and preferred brand, brand equity, and the eventual brand strategy.
Emphasis is given on the brand?s current market positioning, positioning strategies, portfolio of
multiple brands, financial, managerial and operational resources to manage the brand, and
managerial expectations of the brand. A critical evaluation of the current leading brands of the
country will be covered as case study.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 480 - Direct Marketing
Emphasizes the theory and practice of direct marketing as an aspect of the total marketing
system for both small and large businesses. Focuses on the nature, scope and importance of
direct marketing campaign in the era of information and change. Further emphasis is given to
direct mail, print and broadcast advertising, telephone promotion and interactive media
selection.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 382 - International Marketing.
An in-depth emphasis on trends and developments in the global marketing environment with
analysis of marketing problems of international business. Examines the marketing mix-product,
promotion, distribution, and pricing-within the international context, particularly strategic
marketing management. Topics covered include import-export, joint ventures as well as global
marketing systems, the influence of international institutions, cultural, social, religious and
political influences, stages of development, geographical problems and international product
pricing.
[Pre-requisite: MKT 202 MGT 372 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 444 - International Financial Management
Focuses on understandings of Financial Management ? in an international environment. This is
achieved through comprehensive coverage of topics from the area of International Finance.
Major topics include international financial environment, foreign exchange markets including
currency futures, forwards, options and swaps, foreign exchange risk management, international
financing and investing decisions, international working capital management, multinational
capital budgeting, international portfolio diversification, etc.
[Credit Hours: 3]
[Credit Hours: 3]
ECO 329 - Contemporary Issues in Global Economy
Analysis in depth of selected current issues and policy problems of the international economy,
including (but not restricted to) the following: reform of the international monetary system; role
of the General Agreements on Tariffs and Trade and the United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development in expanding trade between the developed and developing economies;
problems of stabilizing international commodity markets; and balance-of-payments problems of
selected countries and various trade blocs in the global economy.
[Pre-requisite: ECO 328 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 445 - International Financial Institutions
Study of the impact and role of international financial institutions, such as, World Bank,
International Monetary Fund (IMF) etc. in the global operation of finance and capital markets.
An in-depth overview of the processes at work within the international financial system, its
major participants, its procedures for assessing and pricing risk, and its role in the allocation of
credits, loans, grants to different financial sectors of different countries. Interactions between
international financial institutions and multinational firms, interest rate mechanism, balance of
payment situation and the contribution of international financial institutions in the development
of aggregate economics are emphasized.
[Credit Hours: 3]

[Credit Hours: 3]
ECO 329 - Contemporary Issues in Global Economy

Analysis in depth of selected current issues and policy problems of the international economy,
including (but not restricted to) the following: reform of the international monetary system; role
of the General Agreements on Tariffs and Trade and the United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development in expanding trade between the developed and developing economies;
problems of stabilizing international commodity markets; and balance-of-payments problems of
selected countries and various trade blocs in the global economy.
[Pre-requisite: ECO 328 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
FIN 445 - International Financial Institutions
Study of the impact and role of international financial institutions, such as, World Bank,
International Monetary Fund (IMF) etc. in the global operation of finance and capital markets.
An in-depth overview of the processes at work within the international financial system, its
major participants, its procedures for assessing and pricing risk, and its role in the allocation of
credits, loans, grants to different financial sectors of different countries. Interactions between
international financial institutions and multinational firms, interest rate mechanism, balance of
payment situation and the contribution of international financial institutions in the development
of aggregate economics are emphasized.
[Credit Hours: 3]
INB 350 - International Business Negotiations
Focuses on key areas of negotiation and analyzes the basic skills required for the negotiation
process. Topics include fundamental negotiation strategies and approaches used to effect changes
in the turbulent global setting; conditions for successful negotiation; and cross-cultural issues in
international negotiation..
[Credit Hours: 3]
INB 355 - Country Risk Analysis
Focuses on the techniques used to assess country risks in international business. Topics include
models of risk assessment; environmental analysis; assessment of political, legal, regulatory,
economic, social and cultural risks; risk profile of different countries; risk portfolio; business
strategies in a high-risk environment.
[Credit Hours: 3]
INB 410 - International Competitiveness

Focuses on the concepts and tools needed to develop a conceptual framework to create and
sustain global competitive advantage. Topics include critical sources of international competitive
advantages available for firms; role and functions of major institutions involved in international
commerce; models of international competitiveness; transnational risk analysis; and emerging
issues and perspectives in international competitiveness.
[Credit Hours: 3]
INB 440 - Foreign Trade of Bangladesh
Examines the foreign trade policy and foreign trade situation of Bangladesh. Topics include
theories of foreign trade; historical evolution of the foreign trade policy of Bangladesh; balance
of trade and balance of payment; trade surplus and trade deficit; current state of foreign trade;
future challenges and issues of foreign trade of Bangladesh.
[Pre-requisite: MKT 202 ECO 249 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MKT 417 - Export-Import Management
Detailed operational mechanics of export and import transactions involving relevant parties,
including the banks, insurers, shippers, etc. involved in export import financing; available
incentives for exporters; agencies that provide help to exporters and importers; relevant
government policies including the regulations of foreign exchange; export promotion methods;
emphasizes the cases of Bangladesh
[Credit Hours: 3]
MIS 210 - Concepts of Computer Programming

The course provides introductory skill in structured reasoning and programming using an objectoriented programming approach. It begins with object-oriented analysis and design using UML
(Unified Modeling Language) and then implements fundamental UML features within an OO
language (either C++ or OOP). Topics include concepts, history and properties of OOP,
Introduction to UML (history, models, components), Basics of UML notation (e.g., Use cases,
Class diagrams, Interaction diagrams, Activity diagrams, State Charts), Advanced features of
UML (e.g. Stereotypes), Object design, Object Programming (Data type and conversion, variable
and arrays, Operator control system, Object references, Method overloading, constructors,
Access control, Exception handling, Multithreaded programming, Library function, Input/output
stream), exposure to software development and design issues, The work will include hands-on
use of the Rational Rose, a CASE tool which supports creation of UML designs and automatic
generation of outlines of C++ or OOP programming.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MIS 310 - Database Systems for Business
Focuses on the design, development, and control of databases and applications software based on
database. Topics include database modeling; logical and physical database design and
applications development; and database administration. Emphasis is given on database
programming using a RDBMS tool (preferably Oracle, platform Microsoft NT). The course will
be developed by testing individual understanding on database models & concepts and applying
theoretical background in an application project
[Credit Hours: 3]
MIS 450 - Data Communication and Networking for Business
The course provides a comprehensive view of data communications technology which provides
the necessary infrastructure for client-server architecture, the internet, intranets and extranets,
groupware, and any e-business application. The course begins with the introduction of various
operating systems focusing on Windows NT/Windows 2000 as the main platform with the
gradual development of the course. Other topics include data communications concepts and
technologies, network architecture and topology, communication protocols (TCP/IP, IEEE
standards, OSI model), media access methods and information packets, technical review of the
network service, including LANs and WANs, remote access and wireless networking, the
Internet and internetworking, and enterprise networks, issues relating to network planning and
development, network security (Firewall, SSL and others) and server management. Students will
be involved in setting up a simple PC LAN and a database (Oracle) server with a firewall
(optional).
[Pre-requisite: MIS 205 MIS 310 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
MIS 460 - Decision Support Systems
Overview of decision support systems and their types, normative, behavioral theories and
cognitive biases in decision making, DSS Architecture, Introduction to DSS development tools,
Modeling and decision analysis (preferably by using Excel), Programming concepts (Linear
Programming), Review of Database Concept (with Oracle), Overview of OLAP and data mining,
Introduction to data warehousing, Group Support System, Artificially Intelligent Decision
Support System: tools and applications, discussion of design appropriateness, risk assessment
and implementation issues of DSS. The course will provide the students with the opportunity to
design a simple decision support system and to evaluate and justify the design.

[Credit Hours: 3]
MIS 470 - Systems Analysis and Design
Examines techniques required to conduct information systems analysis. Topics include concepts,
phases, activities, and roles of SDLC, system feasibility study, cost benefit analysis of
information systems, proposal evaluation; techniques for analyzing and documenting existing
and proposed systems, form design, structured analysis, data flow diagrams, data dictionaries,
decision tables, state-transition diagrams, ER diagrams, and object-oriented techniques, selection
of hardware and software; implementation and post implementation evaluation of systems. The
course also teaches the applications of necessary project management tools and techniques. The
course may deploy a CASE tool to teach systematic analysis and documentation through
hypothetical case situations or a semester long field project.
[Credit Hours: 3]
MIS 480 - E-Commerce and Web Management

Examines electronic business processes with an emphasis on Internet and E-commerce
applications for enhancing quality and cost effectiveness. Topics include local and global
perspectives of E-business, various models of E-commerce, role of transactions in E-commerce,
electronic payment systems, E-commerce infrastructure, TCO, E-commerce based supply chain,
value system, web applications, corporate web server management, web security (cryptography),
and legal considerations in E- commerce and web management relevant to the industry.
[Pre-requisite: MIS 205 MIS 310 MIS 450 ]
[Credit Hours: 3]
BUS 500 - Communication Skills for Managers
This course examines communication tools and techniques in different business settings.
Participants will learn effective ways of conducting official correspondence and writing business
reports from a real-life perspective. Major topics will include communication process, models of
communication, principles of effective verbal and non-verbal communication, writing and
presenting research reports, and communicating with stakeholders.
[Pre-requisite: ]
[Credit Hours: 0]

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ACT 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

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FIN 435 - Investment Theory

ACT 322 - Taxation

ACT 333 - Managerial Accounting

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student with the home-buying process.

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MKT 445 - Sales Management

MKT 465 - Brand Management

INB 480 - Global Business Strategy

ECO 329 - Contemporary Issues in Global Economy

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[Pre-requisite: MIS 205 MIS 310 ]

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