Business & Management Track

Boston began its commercial life as a center for maritime trade and later evolved into a leader of the Industrial Revolution, with textile mills dominating the New England landscape. Today, with an economy driven by industries such as financial services, health care and life sciences, high technology, higher education, consulting, and visitor services, Boston boasts a thriving business community with strong national and international ties.

The Business & Management Track is divided into courses for non-business majors and courses for business majors. Students explore principles of economics, management, business, and marketing, and finish with an internship in one of Boston's many financial, law, business, or marketing firms.

Summer 1: The Academic Phase
(May 21 - June 28, 2013)

You'll spend your first six weeks of the Summer Study Internship Program taking two 4-credit courses chosen from the following offerings designed for both non-business majors and business majors.

Non-Business Majors (Select Two):

• CAS EC 101 Introductory Microeconomic Analysis

  One semester of a standard two-semester sequence for those considering further work in management or economics. Coverage includes economics of households, business firms, and markets; consumer behavior and the demand for commodities; production, costs, and the supply of commodities; price determination; competition and monopoly; efficiency of resource allocation; governmental regulation; income distribution; and poverty. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, W, R	9:30 AM-12:00 PM	Idson	CAS
  SA2	Independent	T, W, R	12:30 PM-3:00 PM	Idson	FLR
  SA3	Independent	M, T, W	2:00 PM-4:30 PM	Huynh	CAS
  SA4	Independent	M, T, W	6:00 PM-8:30 PM	Huynh	KCB

• CAS EC 102 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis

  One semester of a standard two-semester sequence for those considering further work in management or economics. National economic performance; the problems of recession, unemployment, and inflation; money creation; government spending and taxation; economic policies for full employment and price stability; and international trade and payments. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, W, R	9:00 AM-11:30 AM	Bandopadhyay	MET
  SA2	Independent	T, W, R	11:00 AM-1:30 PM	Abdullah	CAS
  SA3	Independent	M, T, W	6:00 PM-8:30 PM	Chakrabarti	CAS

• CAS EC 171 Personal Life-Cycle Economics

  Applies the life cycle model to personal economic decisions including spending, saving, borrowing, insuring; matriculation; choosing careers, jobs, and locations; marrying, having children, divorcing; retiring, retirement accounts, taking Social Security; buying insurance; and investing in stocks and bonds. Does not count for EC major or minor concentration credit. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, T, R	1:30 PM-4:00 PM	Stevens	CAS

• COM CM 313 Corporate Communication

  Explores the trends and issues affecting corporations, crisis management, public affairs communication, consumer affairs, employee relations, environmental problems, and issues of multinationals. Uses case studies. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	9:30 AM-1:00 PM	Quigley	COM

• COM CM 317 Introduction to Advertising

  History, nature, function, practice, and social and economic aspects of advertising; ethical responsibilities, psychological appeals, marketing, media, research, product analysis, creative strategies, and agency operation. Students prepare a comprehensive advertising plan including a marketing strategy and speculative advertising campaign. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	1:00 PM-4:30 PM	Cakebread	COM

• MET MG 101 Accounting I

  Basic principles of financial accounting underlying transaction analysis and the preparation of financial statements. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	6:00 PM-9:30 PM	Barskaya	FLR

• MET MG 202 Personal Financial Planning

  The development of personal investment strategies using money and credit. Securities and portfolio management, budgeting, insurance, taxes, retirement programs, and estate planning. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	6:00 PM-9:30 PM	Passacantand	CAS

• MET PS 330 Leadership in the Workplace

  Develops an understanding of the interplay between psychology, leadership, and workplace dynamics within organizations. Focuses on the practical as well as the applied and theoretical aspects of organization psychology. Investigations focus on actual work related case studies and leadership and work related issues, as well as an investigation of the dynamic nature of the field. Uses the classroom setting as a laboratory to analyze cases and to discuss solutions for work related problems. This class is ideal for students preparing to enter the workplace. 4 cr.

  Prereq: MET PS 101.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	6:00 PM-9:30 PM	Reis	PSY

• SHA HF 100 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

  Serves as the prerequisite to all SHA courses. Students wishing to take any SHA courses must first complete SHA HF 100. An introductory course designed to offer an overview of the hospitality industry. Students gain a historical perspective and track current events. Discusses the structure of the industry including chains, franchising, ownership, and management. Explores the inner workings of various components of lodging, food service, and entertainment organizations. Previews the important disciplines covered in upper-level classes. Actual industry examples and case studies are used extensively. This course is not offered to seniors. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	9:00 AM-12:30 PM	Oshins	SHA

• SMG AC 221 Financial Accounting

  Sophomore requirement. Basic concepts underlying financial statements and accounting procedures used in preparing statements of financial position, income statements, and statements of cash flow. Stresses the interpretation, analysis, and evaluation of published financial statements. 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG SM 121/122 or SMG SM 299; CAS MA 120, CAS MA 121, or CAS MA 123; sophomore standing

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, T, W	10:00 AM-12:30 PM	Malik	SAR
  SA2	Independent	M, T, W	12:30 PM-3:00 PM	Kelly	SAR

• SMG AC 222 Managerial Accounting

  Sophomore requirement. Introduces the basic principles, methods, and challenges of modern managerial accounting. Covers traditional topics such as job-order costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and variance analysis, profitability analysis, relevant costs for decision making, and cost-plus pricing, as well as emerging topics such as Activity-Based Cost (ABC) accounting. The material is examined from the perspective of students preparing to use management accounting information as managers, to support decision making (such as pricing, product mix, sourcing, and technology decisions) and short- and long-term planning, and to measure, evaluate, and reward performance. Emphasizes the relationships between accounting techniques and other organizational activities (such as strategy and motivation). 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG AC221; SMG SM221 (previous or concurrent) highly recommended; Sophomore standing

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, W, F	10:00 AM-12:30 PM	Doherty	KCB
  SA2	Independent	M, T, W	10:00 AM-12:30 PM	Wilson	KCB

• SMG LA 245 Introduction to Law

  Sophomore requirement. Provides a broad overview of the American judicial system and fundamental legal issues. Examines dispute resolution, torts, contracts, criminal law, business organizations, employment law, intellectual property, and international law. The goal is to understand not only the basic rules of law but also the underlying social policies and ethical dilemmas. 4 cr.

  Prereq: sophomore standing.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	5:30 PM-9:00 PM	Powers	KCB

• SMG SM 101 Introduction to Business

  A broad introduction to the nature and activities of business enterprises within the United States' economic and political framework. Course content introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Key objectives of the course are development of business vocabulary and a fundamental understanding of how businesses make money. This course is intended for non-business majors. It may not be taken by SMG students for credit, nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration minor. Non-SMG students may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, W	9:00 AM-12:30 PM	Allen	CSS

• SMG SM 104 Introduction to Finance

  Read, understand, and analyze financial statements, such as income statements and balance sheets. Covers techniques of internal financial analysis such as breakeven, budgeting, financial forecasting, and tools to aid in decision making. Students are also introduced to the time value of money and capital budgeting using discounted cash flow analysis. This course is intended for non-business majors. It may not be taken by SMG students for credit, nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration minor. Non-SMG students may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, T, W	1:30 PM-4:00 PM	Wilson	SAR

• SMG SM 105 Introduction to Marketing

  How is it that some products succeed and some fail? In many instances, the difference is in their marketing strategy. This class examines key areas of marketing including product development, advertising, promotions, pricing, and retailer decisions. Uses a combination of in-class exercises, real world examples, cases, lecture, and discussion. This course is intended for non-business majors. It may not be taken by SMG students for credit, nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration minor. Non-SMG students may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	12:30 PM-4:00 PM	Utter	CSS

Business Majors (Select Two):

• CAS EC 332 Market Structure and Economic Performance

  Structure of the American economy. The theory of imperfect competition. Topics include firm concentration and conglomeration, consumer ignorance and market failure, and advertising and technological change as part of market performance. 4 cr.

  Prereq: CAS EC 201 or CAS EC 211.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, W, R	9:30 AM-12:00 PM	Evrenk	CAS

• CAS EC 341 Monetary and Banking Institutions

  Survey of commercial and central banking institutions. Examination of macro relations between financial organizations and principal objectives of stabilization policy. 4 cr.

  Prereq: CAS EC 202 or CAS EC 212.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, T, R	6:00 PM-8:30 PM	Constantino	CAS

• CAS EC 368 Contemporary East Asian Economics

  An introduction to the economics of Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Topics include Japanese firms, labor markets, finance, monetary and fiscal policies, industrial policies, and Taiwanese and Korean post-1960 economic development. 4 cr.

  Prereq: CAS EC 101 or CAS EC 111 and CAS EC 102 or CAS EC 112.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, T, W	9:30 AM-12:00 PM	Grimes	CAS

• CAS EC 391 International Economics I

  The pure theory of international trade. Topics include comparative advantage and gains from trade, tariff and nontariff barriers to trade, and case studies in international economic policy. 4 cr.

  Prereq: CAS EC 201 or CAS EC 211.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, T, W	6:00 PM-8:30 PM	Poterack	CAS

• COM CM 313 Corporate Communication

  Explores the trends and issues affecting corporations, crisis management, public affairs communication, consumer affairs, employee relations, environmental problems, and issues of multinationals. Uses case studies. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	9:30 AM-1:00 PM	Quigley	COM

• COM CM 522 Managing Corporate Crises and Issues

  Review and diagnosis of major crises and issues affecting corporations. Case discussions of seven types of crises: technological, confrontational, malevolence, management failure, and management control. Examines appropriate management actions and communications before, during, and after a crisis. Reviews issues management: monitoring, analysis, strategy determination, and implementation. 4 cr.

  Prereq: COM CM 301.Grad Prereq: COM CM 701.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	6:00 PM-9:30 PM	Supa	COM

• MET MG 410 Entrepreneurial Management: Starting, Innovating, and Managing Small-, Medium-, and Large-Sized Ventures

  Covers the four key elements of successful entrepreneurial management: choosing a business, organizing, financing, and marketing. Includes preparing a business plan, becoming an entrepreneur, raising venture capital, selling, negotiating, and building an effective organization. Topics given special consideration are the practice of innovation, the art of leadership, and how to relate talents to succeeding in an innovative managed venture and technology management. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, W	6:00 PM-9:30 PM	Marya	FLR
  SEX	Independent	ARR	-	Santino

• MET MG 431 International Marketing

  Organization of the marketing function in international business. How government policies and practices affect marketing. Comparative marketing strategies for doing business abroad. Examination of case studies. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, W	6:00 PM-9:30 PM	Staff	CAS

• MET MG 472 Financial Concepts

  Emphasizes issues of accounting, finance, and economics that are important in most management contexts. Introduction to tools of financial analysis and the problems of financial management including cash, profitability, and capital budgeting. Various sources of corporate funds are considered - short-, intermediate-, and long-term arrangements. Stresses understanding financial statements, planning and control, cost and benefit evaluation, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	6:00 PM-9:30 PM	Noorian	FLR

• MET MG 503 Business in a Changing Society

  Examination of the management process and the social environment in which organizations operate, including a discussion of the manager's responsibilities to employees, customers, stockholders, and society. 4 cr.

  Prereq: Advanced standing or consent of instructor

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, W	6:00 PM-9:30 PM	Staff	CAS

• MET PS 330 Leadership in the Workplace

  Develops an understanding of the interplay between psychology, leadership, and workplace dynamics within organizations. Focuses on the practical as well as the applied and theoretical aspects of organization psychology. Investigations focus on actual work related case studies and leadership and work related issues, as well as an investigation of the dynamic nature of the field. Uses the classroom setting as a laboratory to analyze cases and to discuss solutions for work related problems. This class is ideal for students preparing to enter the workplace. 4 cr.

  Prereq: MET PS 101.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	6:00 PM-9:30 PM	Reis	PSY

• SHA HF 100 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

  Serves as the prerequisite to all SHA courses. Students wishing to take any SHA courses must first complete SHA HF 100. An introductory course designed to offer an overview of the hospitality industry. Students gain a historical perspective and track current events. Discusses the structure of the industry including chains, franchising, ownership, and management. Explores the inner workings of various components of lodging, food service, and entertainment organizations. Previews the important disciplines covered in upper-level classes. Actual industry examples and case studies are used extensively. This course is not offered to seniors. 4 cr.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	9:00 AM-12:30 PM	Oshins	SHA

• SMG AC 541 Advanced Accounting

  Examines accounting issues relating to business combinations and foreign operations (accounting for mergers and acquisitions, constructing consolidated financial statements, recording foreign-currency transactions and hedging exchange risk, translating foreign subsidiaries' local-currency financial statements), business segments, reporting for local governments, and the impact of the SEC and international standards on financial reporting. 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG AC 348.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, W, R	9:00 AM-11:30 AM	Seltz	SAR

• SMG AC 565 Auditing

  Introduces the basic concepts underlying auditing and assurance services (including materiality, audit risk, and evidence) and demonstrates how to apply these concepts to audit and assurance services through financial statement audits. 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG AC 348.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, T, W	4:30 PM-7:30 PM	Wass	SAR

• SMG FE 442 Money, Financial Markets, and Economic Activity

  Required for Finance concentrators. The financial system and its functions. The role of money and the importance of interest rates in determining economic activity; determinants of level of interest rates. Operation of central banks; the goals and instruments of monetary policy. The roles, activities, and risk management of financial institutions. Instruments traded in money and capital markets, and their valuation. Role of derivative securities; systemic risk and other contemporary issues in the financial system. 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG FE 323.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	1:30 PM-5:00 PM	Roberts	KCB

• SMG FE 445 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

  Required for Finance concentrators. Introduction to the investment management process. Defining investment objectives and constraints. Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory, CAPM, APT, Efficient Markets, stock and bond valuation models. Immunizing interest-rate risk. Active vs. passive investment strategies, fundamental vs. technical analysis, trading practices, and performance evaluation. Introduction to the role of futures and options in hedging and speculation. Students are expected to become familiar with current events in the financial news. 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG FE 323.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, W	1:30 PM-5:00 PM	Roberts	KCB

• SMG FE 469 Real Estate Finance

  Introduces methods of evaluating real estate investment properties. Reviews major topics relevant to the real estate development and financing process. 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG FE 323.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	2:00 PM-5:30 PM	Munsell	CSS

• SMG IS 479 Innovating with Information Technology

  Surveys the organizational implementation, uses, and impacts of advanced information technology including decision support systems, management support systems, and expert systems. Includes a group project to design and develop a decision support system. 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG IS 323; junior standing.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, W	1:00 PM-4:30 PM	Allen	CSS

• SMG MK 468 Advanced Marketing Strategy

  Provides the insight and skills necessary to formulate and implement sound marketing strategies and marketing plans. The course includes case analysis, guest speakers and a marketing management simulation where students take the role of brand manager. The simulation allows students to make decisions and see results on key topics such as segmentation, positioning, managing a brand portfolio, integrated marketing communications, and marketing channels. Other key topics explored in the course include strategic planning, customer decision making, life cycle, market response, competitive behavior, new product development, and product line management. 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG MK 323.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	M, W	5:30 PM-9:00 PM	Hibbard	CSS

• SMG MK 486 Digital Marketing Strategy

  Provides a strategic look at internet marketing. Topics include an investigation of current e-business models, website analysis, customer acquisition and retention strategies, and consumer behavior on the internet. Students explore internet marketing through lectures, class discussion, guest speakers, text readings, and cases. 4 cr.

  Prereq: SMG MK 323.

  Section	Type	Days	Times	Instructor	Location
  SA1	Independent	T, R	8:30 AM-12:00 PM	Utter	CSS

Summer 2: The Internship Phase
(July 8 - August 16, 2013)

For the second six weeks of the program, you'll be placed as an intern in a Boston-area organization or business that matches your interests and experience. You should expect to work five days a week for a minimum of 35 hours. Most internships are unpaid.

Business & Management Internship Opportunities

Internship placement opportunities are available at local and regional businesses and start-up enterprises, in areas such as finance and accounting; marketing and business development; and human resources.

Internship Placement

• Guaranteed internship placement for 35 hours a week
• Internship matches are based on your interests, abilities, and experience
• All internship sites are accessible by public transportation
• Visit our Placement Process page for additional information

Summer Study Internship Course
(May 24 - August 16, 2013)

The Summer Study Internship Program’s 2-credit Internship Course meets on Fridays throughout Summer 1 and on three evenings in Summer 2. The primary emphasis of this course is to explore links between your academic track and your on-site professional experience, and to provide support and guidance as you prepare for your placement.