This course introduces financial accounting, the role of accounting, and how economic transactions are identified and recorded in an accounting system. It covers the construction and analysis of basic financial statements and the accounting system's function in measuring, classifying, and reporting economic data. Students learn about financial statements, raising capital, business investments, accounting for inventory, and accounts receivable.

This course introduces students to essential foundational concepts in financial economics. Students learn to value simple streams of future cash flows and apply this skill to more complicated settings, including valuing marketed securities like stocks and bonds, valuing projects within firms, and valuing firms as a whole. Along the way, they are introduced to the concepts of arbitrage absence and market efficiency and their impact on valuation.

This course examines the critical role of information systems in modern organizations. It covers fundamental concepts (hardware, software, data, processes, and people) and explains how information systems generate organizational value. Through case discussions and hands-on practice with tools and frameworks, students gain a foundational understanding of information systems and their fit within broader organizational systems.

Placeholder for fall core courses. COMM 3010 (4 cr.) provides an overview of a business from strategic process perspective and as a system. COMM 3020 (4 cr.) studies the interaction of human behaviors, within the organization and the business environment. COMM 3030 (4 cr.) covers basic analytical tools used in marketing and finance, and introduces a disciplined problem-solving process to structure, analyze, and solve business problems.

This course aims to provide students with a practical, managerial perspective on Artificial Intelligence. It covers key factors for the successful development, deployment, and management of generative AI, machine learning, and algorithmic approaches to automated decision-making. Students will better understand the societal impacts of AI and approaches to balance AI risks and benefits in organizations.

This course introduces students to various emerging AI applications across societal, governmental, organizational, and personal sectors. We assess these uses through ethical and justice perspectives and AI ethical frameworks, evaluating their implications for individuals, organizations, and society. Students will develop policy recommendations for governments and organizations to advance the common good and mitigate potential harms of AI.

This course covers the fundamentals of data wrangling, exploration, and visualization for business decision making. In this course, we will learn techniques that will allow us to clearly, efficiently, and effectively communicate information and analyses through visual representations.

We will study the role of open source innovation through case studies anddiscussions that examine the potential of open source innovations to address long-standing societal problems, increase resilience to climate change impact, and foster new economic models. Students will leverage open source in team projects and work closely with identified organizations to gain experience in the application of open source innovation.

This course provides students with frameworks and skills to successfullyimplement successful strategies (e.g., set goals, create initiatives, measure performance, allocate resources). Students will explore common challenges that derail strategy and learn how to design systems and structures that support the organization¿s objectives. The second half of the semester will feature seminars and guest speakers addressing advanced topics in Strategic Management.

The GCS thesis program takes place over 3 semesters. Registration for COMM 4839 does not guarantee admission to the program. Admission to the program is determined by a faculty advisor's willingness to take on the student's project. During the 1st semester students will focus on developing their research idea with their advisor. They are expected to meet with their advisor regularly. Students must make sufficient progress to remain in the program.