Business Administration & Accounting

Business Administration & Accounting Department

Melissa S. Oakes, C.P.A., C.F.E., M.B.A.
Department Chair

 moakes@thiel.edu
 724-589-2046

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  • Business Administration and Accounting - Course Offerings

    Shown below are some of the courses that are offered by the Department of Business Administration and Accounting at Thiel College. If you would like to explore ALL of the courses that are available at Thiel College, please visit the complete Online Course Catalog.

     

    ACCT 113
    Principles of Accounting I
    Principles of Accounting I is an introduction to financial accounting focused primarily from the perspective of the users of financial information. It covers the preparation of accrual-basis financial statements, the accounting cycle and closing process. It also introduces the student to accounting for cash, accounts receivable, inventories, long-term assets and liabilities. The course focuses on how accounting systems provide information which can be used for managers, investors, creditors, and others to make decisions about a company. This course requires a grade of C minus or better and a 60 percent or higher on the final to progress to ACCT 123 - Principles of Accounting II or BADM 233 - Managerial Accounting.
    3.0 Credits
    ACCT 123
    Principles of Accounting II
    Principles of Accounting II is a continuation of ACCT 113 - Principles of Accounting I. Emphasis will be placed on double entry accounting and the accounting equation with the use of debits and credits preparing journal entries, adjusting entries and closing entries. This course requires a grade of a B minus or better and a 60 percent or higher on the final exam to progress to ACCT 213 - Intermediate Accounting I or a C minus or better and a 60 percent on the final exam to progress to ACCT 253 - Payroll Accounting. (P: ACCT 113).
    3.0 Credits
    ACCT 213
    Intermediate Accounting I
    A study of the related problems of valuation and income determination for a growing concern. A prime consideration is to provide the student with a transition from an elementary to a professional study of accounting. This course requires a grade of C minus or better to count toward the major or minor in accounting and to progress to any accounting course with a higher course number. (P: ACCT 123).
    3.0 Credits
    ACCT 223
    Intermediate Accounting II
    A continuation of ACCT 213. This course requires a grade of C minus or better to count toward the major or minor in accounting and to progress to any accounting course with a higher course number. (P: ACCT 213).
    3.0 Credits
    ACCT 253
    Payroll Accounting
    With the numerous federal, state, and local laws affecting payroll systems of business firms, payroll accounting has evolved into one of the most important components of an accounting system. This course is designed to provide the accounting student with a solid, in-depth foundation in the principles of payroll accounting. (P: ACCT 113).
    3.0 Credits
    ACCT 313
    Cost Accounting
    A study of the collection and use of accounting information for planning, controlling, decision-making, inventory valuation, and income determination. A study of both the technical aspects of cost accounting and how managers use these tools to improve operating results. (P: ACCT 223).
    3.0 Credits
    ACCT 323
    Taxation - Personal
    An introduction to income tax laws as applied to individuals. This is a practical course which is form-oriented.
    3.0 Credits
    ACCT 333
    Taxation - Corporate
    An introduction to federal income tax laws and regulations as they apply to corporations. Includes focus on tax effect of alternate accounting methods and introduces the concept of tax planning. (P: ACCT 223)
    3.0 Credits
    BADM 100
    Introduction to Business
    An overview of the business world, including an introduction to business in a changing world, starting and growing a business, management, human resources, marketing, accounting and finances.
    3.0 Credits
    BADM 105
    Intro to Sports Mgmt
    This course will serve as an overview for the field of sports management through discussions of foundational aspects, current topics and will discuss the role of social media in how it plays a significant part in the industry. Students will learn the importance of legal, sociocultural, historical, political and psychological concepts to the management of sport. In addition to the many aspects of sports management, the course will present students the opportunity to explore career options in sports management.
    3.0 Credits
    BADM 111
    Word Processing Applications
    A comprehensive introduction to a word processor program. This course is designed to give the student competence in creating, formatting and editing documents. Document formats covered include research papers, mail merged letters, outlines, tables. The use of tools such as the spell-checker, thesaurus, and macros will be introduced. Techniques for importing graphics and text into documents will be considered.
    1.0 Credits
    BADM 112
    Spreadsheet Applications
    A comprehensive introduction to a spreadsheet program. This course is designed to give the student competence in creating, formatting, and editing spreadsheets. Spreadsheet formulas, graphs, data management functions, and macros will be presented. Techniques for exporting graphics and data from spreadsheets to other applications will be considered.
    1.0 Credits
    BADM 113
    Data Management Applications
    A comprehensive introduction to a database management system. This course is designed to give the student competence in creating and using databases. Topics to be covered include methods of file manipulation, report generation, query execution, and application generation.
    1.0 Credits
    BADM 114
    Presentation Applications
    A comprehensive introduction to a professional presentation program. This course is designed to give the student competence in planning and developing a presentation, giving a presentation and creating a presentation. Microsoft PowerPoint creation will include adding and modifying text and graphic objects and adding and customizing media and charts. Integration and collaboration with other Microsoft programs will be discussed. Techniques for applying advanced special effects in presentations and creating special types of presentations will also be introduced.
    1.0 Credits
    BADM 122
    Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
    This course is an advanced course in spreadsheet applications. It focuses on using advanced features of Microsoft Excel to create efficient spreadsheet models of common and complex business problems. Students will use critical thinking and analysis to find effective solutions to real-life situations making this course extremely practical. The skills learned can be put to immediate use in other classes, the workplace, and other areas of life. Topics discussed are as follows: Developing an Excel Application, Working with Advanced Functions, Exploring Financial Tools and Functions, Performing What-If Analyses, Connecting to External Data, and Collaborating on a Shared Workbook (P: BADM 112).
    1.0 Credits
    BADM 210
    Principles of Marketing
    An introduction to marketing concepts and applications including product planning, channels of distribution, promotion, pricing, market research, consumer behavior and marketing plan creation.
    3.0 Credits
    ECON 211
    Prin of Macroeconomics
    A study of capitalism as it applies to the American and global economies including the roles of business, household, and government sections of the economy. With the aid of national income accounting techniques, the level of employment and the determinants of national income are introduced. The role of the banking system is also examined. (Not open to freshmen).
    3.0 Credits
    ECON 221
    Prin of Microeconomics
    A study of market structures, product pricing, resource pricing, and markets in American capitalism. Also covered are current economic problems and an introduction to international economics. For sophomores and upper-class students only.
    3.0 Credits
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