Online Degree Programs

MGT 210 Quantitative Methods

Focuses on problems and issues of management and administration relevant to the process of problem identification, problem-solving, decision making, and coping with environment uncertainties. Covers introduction to deterministic and stochastic models and linear programming, optimization algorithms, variations of the simplex model, network models, queuing models. Examines computer solutions to appropriate problems in business, economics, and management. Prerequisites: CSC 113, ECO 115, MGT 100. Not open to Freshmen. Mohaghegh/Three credits

MGT 200 Communication Theory

An introduction to the study of Communication, required of all Organizational Communication majors. This course includes a survey of basic theories of the human communication process, and an examination of communication theory in five business related contexts: (1) group communication; (2) inter/intra cultural communication; (3) interpersonal communication; (4) mass communication; and (5) organizational communication. Hunter/Three credits

MGT 101 Principles Of Marketing

This introductory course assesses the impact of environmental forces on the practice of marketing. Students will learn the fundamentals of the marketing mix. The course covers the following: target market identification, market research, consumer behavior, product positioning, distribution, communications (personal selling, advertising, sales promotion, and public relations), and pricing decisions. Should not be taken in same semester as MGT 100. DeWitt, Diodati, Harvey, Hunter, Mohaghegh/Three credits

IDS 250 (CSL) Individual Income Tax Assistance

This course will combine the study of low-income taxpayers with community service learning. Students will examine sociological issues, such as social class, in addition to researching individual tax credits targeted at low-income taxpayers. They will also become proficient with tax software. Students will apply their learning through the electronic preparation of tax returns for low-income Worcester residents. (Spring) Niece, Staff/Three credits

ACC 420 Auditing

An examination of the theory and practice of auditing. Emphasis is on generally accepted auditing standards, professional liability of auditors, ethics of the accounting profession, the structure and conduct of the audit, and the preparation of the auditor’s report. Prerequisites: Senior standing and ACC 200-201. (Fall) Marino/May be taken without Lab for Three credits or with Lab for Four credits

ACC 420L Auditing Lab

This optional lab course is open only to Senior Accounting majors concurrently enrolled in ACC 420. Through the use of an audit practice case and Lotus 1-2-3 and other audit software, it examines the role of the personal computer as an audit tool while reinforcing conceptual foundations presented in ACC 420. Primarily for students interested in public accounting. Presumes a working knowledge of Lotus 1-2-3 software. (Fall) Marino/One credit

Acc 385 Independent Study In Accounting

Open to highly qualified junior and senior majors. Permission of the department chair is required. Staff/Three credits

ACC 399 Internship In Business

This course is open to Junior/Senior students approved by the instructor and the department chair who meet the college-wide internship standard of a minimum GPA of 2.8. It provides the interning student with a valuable experimental learning opportunity, and includes field-based training experience in either the private, industrial, not-forprofit, or governmental sectors. It requires the student to design a seminar project in consultation with the instructor. Students must attend regular seminar meetings to complete regular academic assignments and share observations about the internship. All students must complete a major paper on academic concepts related to the work experience. Diodati, Hunter/Three credits

ACC 350 Personal Financial Management

This course will examine personal choices and their impact on the realization of an individual’s financial objectives. The overall personal financial plan is the focus of the course and, accordingly, the course will include discussion of investment selection, housing, inflation, transportation, consumer credit, insurance, and record keeping. It will provide students with a solid grounding in personal financial management principles. Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor’s permission. (Spring) Foley, Sullivan/Three credits

ACC 331 Fraud Examination

This course examines the subject of fraud from both management and accounting perspectives. Utilizing a variety of techniques including text, lecture, case studies, and occasional training videos, the course seeks to familiarize students with the conditions which facilitate fraud, the profile of the fraud perpetrator, common types of fraud, and methods of prevention, detection, and resolution. Numerous historical cases of fraud are examined. Prerequisites: ACC125-126, MGT100. Marino/Three credits

ACC 320 Advanced Accounting

This course concentrates on advanced applications of financial accounting concepts not considered in depth in previous courses. Topics covered may include partnership organization, operation, and liquidation; business combinations; special financial reporting issues, interim reports, business segments; Securities and Exchange Commission requirements; and financial reporting by multinational companies. The objective of the course is to expand and refine the problem-solving techniques introduced in ACC 200-201. Prerequisite: ACC 200-201. (Spring) Marino/Three credits

ACC 316 Business Law II

Intended for students preparing to sit for the CPA exams. Business Law II will examine the law of contracts, corporations, partnerships, negotiable instruments, agency, and other topics. Special emphasis will be placed on the Uniform Commercial Code. Prerequisite: senior accounting majors. (Spring) Fitzpatrick/Three credits