Career Opportunities

Business administration graduates are highly regarded and sought by the manufacturing, production, and construction industries, as well as the government and service sector of our economy. They serve as a liaison between the technological resources of the industry and the human resources that make it work. The ability to do so it acquired through the various techniques of analysis and synthesis presented throughout the curriculum.

Mission

The School of Business Administration at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded, technology-oriented business education that will empower them to become tomorrow’s socially responsible business leaders.

Educational Objectives of the Business Administration Programs

The main objectives of the academic programs offered at the School of Business Administration are to:

1. Provide a multi-disciplinary approach to business decision-making.
2. Enhance the student’s awareness and skills in technology, quantitative reasoning, knowledge of business fundamentals and their understanding of its application in a global business environment.
3. Improve the student’s leadership abilities, teamwork, and communication skills. Contribute to achieving personal, professional, and academic goals while being aware of ethical and social responsibilities in the decision-making process.

Student Outcomes

The Business Administration program is designed to develop a broad knowledge of the business disciplines, awareness, and skills in the use of technology for business decision-making, a sense of social responsibility, as well as effective communication and team-work skills. Graduates from the Business Administration Program shall be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to gather and analyze information for research and creative problem-solving.

2. Employ effective communication skills in a variety of business situations and daily work environments.

3. Acquire the ability to utilize leadership skills, to influence and support others in the performance of their tasks.

4. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team member and team leader.

5. Develop the ability to manage technological change and understand its role in the global business environment.

6. Demonstrate ability for self-evaluation, and behavior modification, and evidence comprehension of business ethics and social responsibility.

7. Develop the ability to integrate and apply knowledge of the various business disciplines, in conjunction with the selected specialization, to improve the decision-making process.

8. Acquire the ability to conceptualize, plan, develop and apply the necessary skills to engage in an entrepreneurial endeavor

Degree Offered

Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• General Management
• Marketing

Accounting – Minimum Graduation Requirements

24      Credit-Hours in General Education Component

15      Credit-Hours in Mathematics/Science Component

47      Credit-Hours in General Business Administration Component

33      Credit-Hours in Accounting Component                           

  3      Credit-Hours in Free Electives

Total Credits Hours – 122

Entrepreneurship – Minimum Graduation Requirements

24      Credit-Hours in General Education Component

15      Credit-Hours in Mathematics/Science Component

47      Credit-Hours in General Business Administration Component

33      Credit-Hours in Entrepreneurship Component              

  3      Credit-Hours in Free Electives

Total Credits Hours – 122

General Management – Minimum Graduation Requirements

24      Credit-Hours in General Education Component

15      Credit-Hours in Mathematics/Science Component

47      Credit-Hours in General Business Administration Component

33      Credit-Hours in General Management Component     

  3      Credit-Hours in Free Electives

Total Credits Hours – 122

Marketing – Minimum Graduation Requirements

24      Credit-Hours in General Education Component

15      Credit-Hours in Mathematics/Science Component

47      Credit-Hours in General Business Administration Component

33      Credit-Hours in Marketing Component                             

  3      Credit-Hours in Free Electives

Total Credits Hours – 122

Graduation Requirements

Accounting – Minimum Graduation Requirements

24 Credit-Hours in General Education Component

15 Credit-Hours in Mathematics/Science Component

47 Credit-Hours in General Business Administration Component

33 Credit-Hours in Accounting Component 3 Credit-Hours in Free Electives

Total Credits Hours – 122

Entrepreneurship – Minimum Graduation Requirements

24 Credit-Hours in General Education Component

15 Credit-Hours in Mathematics/Science Component

47 Credit-Hours in General Business Administration Component

33 Credit-Hours in Entrepreneurship Component

3 Credit-Hours in Free Electives

Total Credits Hours – 122

General Management – Minimum Graduation Requirements

24 Credit-Hours in General Education Component

15 Credit-Hours in Mathematics/Science Component

47 Credit-Hours in General Business Administration Component

33 Credit-Hours in General Management Component

3 Credit-Hours in Free Electives

Total Credits Hours – 122

Marketing – Minimum Graduation Requirements

24 Credit-Hours in General Education Component

15 Credit-Hours in Mathematics/Science Component

47 Credit-Hours in General Business Administration Component

33 Credit-Hours in Marketing Component

3 Credit-Hours in Free Electives

Total Credits Hours – 122

Student Organizations

Students have the opportunity to get involved in academic, professional, and cultural activities such as conferences, seminars, visits to plants and factories. They can also participate in other students’ associations and fraternities organized and/or recognized by Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.

Developmental Studies

All students who request admission and are admitted to the Business Administration Program must show evidence that they have acquired the academic abilities and skills necessary to progress through this program. Those who do not have these abilities and skills as reflected by the results of their high school grades, previous university experience or other evidence, will be required to take additional courses to gain knowledge. Thus, there may be variations on how to fulfill the minimum graduation requirements stated above. The component of these courses, if required, is in addition to the credit-hours of the Business Administration Program. The courses are awarded their corresponding credit-hours according to the contact hours. Some of the courses are the following:

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CURRICULUM

General Education Component
(24 Credit-Hours)

General Education Math & Science (15 Credit-Hours)

General Business Administration Component
(47 credit-hours)

Free Elective Component
(Three credit-hours)

MAJORS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BBA – Accounting
(33 Credit-Hours)

Entrepreneurship Component
(33 Credit-Hours)

General Management Component
(33 Credit-Hours)

BBA – Marketing
(33 Credit-Hours)

Course Descriptions

Accounting Courses 

ACCO 2010 – ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I

Four credit-hours and a half hour lecture periods twice per week. Prerequisites: None

Study basic accounting principles and concepts. Complete accounting cycle using different procedures for preparation, adjustments, and of financial statements. Use of general and special journals, general and subsidiary ledgers. Worksheets, inventory pricing systems and methods control of assets, liabilities, and equity accounts.

ACCO 2020 – ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES II

Four credit-hours. Two and a half hour lecture periods twice per week. Prerequisite: ACCO 2010.

Study the accounting principles and procedures in partnership and corporations. Review of the organizational characteristics in areas such as administration, liquidation, legal aspects, and distribution of capital in these types of businesses. Analyze the earnings per share concept and procedures for financing through bonds and stocks in great detail. Also, include the financial statements’ analysis for corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorship.

ACCO 3310 – COST ACCOUNTING                                                                             

Four credit-hours. Two and a half hour lecture periods twice per week. Prerequisite: ACCO 2020.

Study the basic cost accounting concepts, methods and procedures used in the determination of the unit cost of a product. It includes the procedures for the three main elements of the cost of a product (raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead) by the two cost accumulation methods (job order and process cost) and by standards cost. Special emphasis is placed on the discussion of managerial analysis and control of productions costs.

ACCO 3320   ̶   COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ACCOUNTING

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods twice per week. Prerequisites: COMP 2010, ACCO 2020.

Study accounting computer software like Peachtree Excel, among others with extensive use in today’s business. This course simulates accounting scenarios to show how accounting concepts apply to real-world situations. Following step-by-step directions, the students pass through full accounting cycle. Complete bookkeeping work, create a chart of accounts, payment register, checks, invoices, inventory, and prepare necessary adjusting entries for the presentation and analysis of financial statements and tax returns. Visit web sites of Peachtree Corp., IRS and others related to the area.

ACCO 3330, 3340 ̶ INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I-II Eight credit-hours

Two and a half hour lecture periods twice per week. Prerequisites: ACCO 2020, ACCO 3330.

This is a two-term course with the purpose of covering financial accounting in depth. It examines topics such as the development of the conceptual framework and the evolution of the profession’s regulatory bodies and its pronouncements. Also, includes a review of the complete cycle plus the analysis of its components and related topics. Use of time value of money techniques (Present Value of $1 of an Ordinary Annuity or an Annuity Due) to account for amortization of bonds, mortgages, interest on loans and other financial instruments.

ACCO 3360   ̶   FEDERAL INCOME TAX

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods twice per week. Prerequisite: ACCO 2020.

It is the study of the concepts and procedures used to prepare the federal income tax return for individuals, partnerships and corporations according to the United States Internal Revenue Code. Special attention is given to the computation of adjusted gross income and the exemptions and deductions to determine net taxable income including the preparation of schedules visiting the IRS website on the Internet. This course will prepare the students about taxes for the CPA exam.

ACCO 4310   ̶   ADVANCED ACCOUNTING

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: ACCO 3340

Analyze special problems in the Accounting field. Discuss in depth how to account for business combinations, the home office and branch relationship and consolidated financial statements preparation through worksheet adjustment.

ACCO 4320   ̶   AUDITING

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: ACCO 3330

A study of the AICPA Professional Standards and their applications in the examination of financial statements, the standard short-form opinion, internal control systems, auditing programs, and the rules of professional and ethical responsibilities and legal liabilities of an independent auditor. Special attention is given to the role of the auditor in the survival of an economic entity. Also, study the contemporary development of the auditing field. Review the requirements to become a CPA. Also, students will be illustrated with real-life situations and visit websites on the Internet.

ACCO 4330 ̶ ACCOUNTING FOR GOVERNMENT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods twice per week. Prerequisite: ACCO 3340.

The study of basic accounting concepts for governmental and non-profit entities, including hospitals, universities, churches, among others. Contrast the marked differences between for-profit (business) accounting and governmental and non-profit accounting. These organizations serve entirely different purposes in society than do business entities. State the need to report on management’s accountability to citizen (taxpayers, donors) who largely finance its operations, creditors, oversight bodies, and others for how resources had been used in providing services.

ACCO 3110 ̶ MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: ACCO 2010, FINA 2010.

Focuses on the compilation, use, and analysis of financial accounting tools for management decision process, the role of the accounting manager in the enterprise, and the interpretation of financial systems; the use of costs as a tool for planning and controlling the activities of manufacturing and distributing merchandise as well as directing service enterprises. Emphasis on quantitative aspects of budgets, cost per unit, break-even point, and decision process techniques.

Computer Courses

CEC 3000 – OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (C/C++) I      

Three credit hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MATH 0110

Introduces students to computers; Algorithm development, UNIX, and C++ are discussed in detail.  The introduction covers top-down analysis, problem analysis, flow charts, and pseudocode.  Structured programming and development and debugging are also emphasized.  C++ coverage includes variables, data types, operators, and functions. 

CEC 3070 – VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING                               

Three credit hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: CEC 3000

This course introduces the student to Visual Basic. Course covers the fundamentals of visual programming in Visual Basic.  Topics discussed cover: variables and operators, using decision structures, loops and timers, strings, modules, procedures, and arrays.

COMP 1010 ̶ INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND BASIC LANGUAGE

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: None.

Introduction to the computers used. A brief historical overview. Study the Operating Systems (DOS). Introduction, repetition, decision and other programming structure using OBASIC language.

COMP 1020  ̶  COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of computer programming thinking, problem-solving processes, and technics when using algorithms. Activities include analyzing, developing, understanding, and generating computer programming algorithms. Emphasize is given to computer software associated with functional programming languages such as MS Excel®.

COMP 2010 ̶ BUSINESS APPLICATIONS PROGRAMS

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: None.

Learn the use of the currently most popular business software packages at present. They are Microsoft Office 2010, Publisher 2010, etc., special emphasis on Excel spreadsheet.

COMP 3010 – DATABASE MANAGEMENT                                  

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: COMP 2010.

Study of the principles of database systems. Survey of the techniques and methodologies used in database management, Software design analysis and programming in the database environment. Introduce internet environment. Interface business application program with the Internet.

Entrepreneurship Courses

ENTR 1010 ̶ PRINCIPLES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: None

Provides an introduction and general description of business principles. Students will acquire a solid foundation in entrepreneurship, and a better understanding of the role entrepreneurs play in the global economy. The course is designed to expose students to the knowledge, techniques and skills, competencies and resources required to be entrepreneurs. In addition, it emphasizes the skills to be developed by a person with an interest in establishing and managing a business.

ENTR 3010  ̶  BUSINESS CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: ENTR 1010

Study of the principles of database systems. Survey of the techniques and methodologies used in database management, Software design analysis, and programming in the database environment. Introduces students to the Internet environment. Interface business application programs with the Internet.

ENTR 3020  ̶  ELECTRONIC BUSINESS

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: ENTR 1010

Study of the principles of electronic business (e-business), electronic commerce (e-commerce), electronic marketing (e-marketing), and electronic entrepreneurship (e-entrepreneurship) terminologies and concepts for developing small and medium enterprises. In addition, it covers how business needs to adapt and innovate in a constantly changing technology. Students develop administrative and operational plans aimed at new business or improving an existing one considering emerging technologies and opening markets.

ENTR 3030 – DESIGN THINKING

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: ENTR 1010

In this course, the student will learn how to leverage fundamental design-thinking principles and tools to address business challenges and build products, strategies, teams, and environments for ideal performance.  Students will walk away with an innovation toolkit of structures for identifying business opportunities and generating possible solutions for an organization’s initiatives.

ENTR 4010  ̶  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: ENTR 1010

Study the principles of international business (as a system) and the theories behind it. It examines the international business environment, legal/political configurations, sociocultural aspects, technological mechanisms, and logistics required to export, import, manufacture and sell products and services to other countries that support trade and investment. It provides students with opportunities and required information to establish alliances and business outside Puerto Rico’s territory. It will also review various government agencies and private entities that promote trade with other countries. This course may require travel outside of Puerto Rico.

ENTR 4020 ̶ ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: FINA 2010

Focuses on financial analysis and reveal students how to determine the entrepreneurship financing needs that business ventures faces in all stages of their life cycles. It examines the different financial alternatives available according to the economic position of enterprises. The topic of entrepreneurial finance analysis involves any issues including business financial position, working capital needs, permanent financing, cash flow position and financial institutions terms and conditions, in addition to the implications of financial decision-making.

ENTR 4070 ̶ ENTREPRENEURIAL PROJECT

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: Department Head Authorization

The project course is oriented to integrate the knowledge and skills that student obtains through the Entrepreneurship major. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the necessary elements to establish a business through one of two alternatives: a preparation of a complete business plan or an internship where skills and knowledge acquired in the Entrepreneurship Program become evident. A project report and an oral presentation are intended outcomes of the class.

Finance Courses

FINA 2010 – FINANCE 

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: None

Discuss the basic principles of finance administration. The course includes the measurement of risk-profit, analysis of financial statements, planning, and control of budget and the cost of financing.

FINA 3710 ̶ INTERMEDIATE MANAGERIAL FINANCE

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: FINA 2010, ECON 3010

Study the budget and capital structure models, dividends policy and administration of current assets. Use mathematical models such as linear programming trees used in the decision-making progress of optimal financial variables.

FINA 3730 – MONEY AND BANKING

Three credits-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: FINA 2010, ECON 3020.

Discuss the money and banking systems of the United States. Discuss the basic concepts of financial banking and non-banking institutions. Different classifications of financial markets and the basic theories of determining interest rates are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the financial and monetary sector of the economy. The Central Bank System of the United States of America, the Federal Reserve, and its monetary policy are explained.

FINA 3740 ̶ CAPITAL MARKETS MANAGEMENT

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: FINA 3710.

Discussion of the characteristics of liquid investments and configuration of the financial markets with which they deal. Also, the functions of brokerage companies and investment banking are studied. The financial press will be analyzed and interpreted. Examine the use and language of financial markets, their structure to understand investment and financial processes. After the review of market analysis and assessment dynamics, particular attention will be given to financial models and strategies, essential in the decision-making process.

FINA 3750 ̶ RISKS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: FINA 2010, ECON 3020, STAT 2010.

Course directed at understanding what is risk or hedge, and which risks are insurable for the companies and individuals. Other aspects the course considers are cost quantification, the efficiency of life insurance, public responsibility, contingencies debt and miscellaneous.

FINA 4710 ̶ INVESTMENTS

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: FINA 3740. STAT 2010.

A study of the theoretical aspect and its application in liquid investment and their markets. Debt values are analyzed, along with profit sharing and hybrids. The nature of the market of share options reading and interpretation of the financial press and the negotiation with a registered broker are studies.

FINA 4720 ̶ INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: FINA 2010, ECON 3020.

A course designed to offer a collection of topics about the complexity of investing and financing with international funds. It discusses the phases and techniques in reducing risks in money exchange, the decision of capital structure, direct or indirect investment in international securities as part of capital budgets and other relevant complexities.

Information System Courses

ISYS 3510 – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: MGMT 1010, COMP 1010.

This course is an introduction to the concepts of management information systems. Emphasize the management design. (Service and manufacturing environment will be of special interest). Analyze the organization regarding its structure and information requirements. Identify major subsystems of the organization such as requirement planning, production function, personnel function marketing, finance, and other applications.

ISYS 3540 – COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: COMP 2010

This course provides students with a conceptual framework on the fundamentals and technologies in the areas of computer architecture, operating systems, software translators, compilers and telecommunications and Networks serve as facilitator courses allowing systems to communicate effectively and efficiently with members of the information system area.

ISYS 3550 – DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS I

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: COMP 3010.

Study the topics in teleprocessing. Analyze data transmission, channels, computer equipment’s configurations, procedures, and security of teleprocessing systems, teleconferencing, electronic mail, electronic fund transfer, integration of teleprocessing and automation into MIS, Internet. Electronic Commerce & EDS Concepts.

ISYS 3560 ̶ PROGRAMMING FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: COMP 1010.

The course concentrates on the fundamentals of new programming language and/or other new programming languages developed for the new information. Technology infrastructure. Course contents emphasize program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of command line interface-based applications. The assignments and labs of the course will be done in the Java Language and Windows environments to demonstrate language development.

ISYS 4510 – SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: ISYS 3510.

Introduce the student to basic system analysis tools and the procedure for conducting a system analysis. Topics relate to conducting a system requirement, the initial analysis, logical design, and the general systems proposal. Students gain practical experience through projects and/or case studies.

ISYS 4520 – COMPUTER SECURITY AND AUDIT                        

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: ISYS 3510.

Introduce the EDP auditing with emphasis on an audit of deficiency, effectiveness, control, and security. Other topics include audit techniques and their effect on information system development. Cover and examination of security measures as they apply to protecting information over communication lines and various preventive techniques.

ISYS 4530 – LOCAL AREA NETWORK SYSTEMS                         

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: ISYS 3550.

Evaluation of computer Local Area Network technology. The use of data, text, voice, and image technology in the application of data processing, word processing and telecommunications networks and the impact of automation in the office environment. Students will learn how to install, run, maintain, and manage Local Area Network Systems.

Management Courses

ECON 3010  ̶  Microeconomics

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: None

Study of the theories and basic principles of marketing operations in capitalist, socialist, and liberal societies, emphasizing concepts of microeconomics.

ECON 3020   ̶   Macroeconomics

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week.  Prerequisite: None

A study of basic economic concepts.  Topics include the modern national income formation theory, economics fluctuations, money, banking monetary, and fiscal policy, economic stabilization theory and policy, the public sector, economic growth and development, and comparative economics systems.

MGMT 1010   ̶   Introduction to Management

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week.

Study the dynamic and new workplace, the implications for management, focusing on the competitive environment and aspects of information technology and decision making.  It also describes the historical foundations of management, its global dimensions, ethical and social responsibility, strategic management and entrepreneurship, organizational and work process design, human resources management and the new role of leadership of the establishment of innovative technologies.

MGMT 2010  ̶  ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT THEORY

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 1010.

Study the functions of organizations, and how they affect and are affected by the environment in which they operate. This course will provide the students with the necessary skills to understand how organizational structure, culture, and internal processes must be transformed to achieve organizational goals effectively and efficiently.

MGMT 2020 – BUSINESS LAW I

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 1010

This course covers basic principles of law and their application to business problems. Topics include a discussion of legal rights and social forces; the legal relationships of government, business, and society; law of contracts; personal property, bailments, sales of goods, torts, and business crimes.

MGMT 2030  ̶  LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 2010

This course examines the skills for understanding and leading individuals and groups in attaining both personal and organizational objectives are developed. The basic concepts of motivation, control changed, team building, and developing effective relationships in diverse work environments are examined. Proactive leadership devices such as organizational development, decision-making, and influence techniques are presented.

MGMT 3000  ̶  BUSINESS SIMULATION

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MARK 1010, FINA 2010

The objective of this course is to integrate the particular areas of business administration by requiring the student to analyze and make strategic and operational decisions in the environment of a computer-processed management simulation.

MGMT 3010 – Introduction to Communication

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of human communication in a business context. They will explore the principal communications needs that organizations face and learn how to communicate business messages effectively to different stakeholders and in different situations. 

MGMT 3130  ̶  MATERIALS AND PURCHASING MANAGEMENT

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: MGMT 3120, STAT 2020

A study of the purchasing and materials functions in manufacturing, service, and public organizations. Topics include source selection, make-buy analysis, and inventory control, warehousing. The course emphasizes innovative models of intervention theories and method, business transformation, corporate evolution, and organizational culture change, geared to develop a new philosophy of business.

MGMT 3140 ̶ INVENTORY AND MATERIAL REQUIREMENT PLANNING/CAPACITY REQUIREMENT PLANNING

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: MGMT 3120, COMP 2010.

Fundamentals of inventory management, capacity planning, and materials requirement planning. Introduction to supply change management. Topics include inventory management, aggregate planning, master scheduling capacity planning and material requirement planning.

MGMT 3210 – CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT                      

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 1010.

This course discusses the concepts of Construction Management with emphasis in the enterprise contractor’s organization structure including the operation and administration of a construction company, trade of services, cost control, and the project organization. It also addresses the basic concepts of the economy used in the construction industry and its impact in the construction projects organization.

MGMT 3220 – CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS                                          

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 2020.

Study of construction contracts and legal documents, specifically: definitions, interpretation and utilization of drawings specifications, agreements, bidding forms, general conditions, bonds, subcontracts, and related documents. Cover the impact of the legal systems or corporate strategy, managerial decisions, and planning processes. Consumer, contract, commercial and secured financing laws. Also, discuss employer liability to PROSHO/OSHA, regulation aspects of the construction industry.

MGMT 3230  ̶  Construction Materials and Methods 

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: MGMT 3210

Introduction to the materials and methods of building construction and to construction drawings. Discuss the foundation, structural framing, floor, roof and wall systems, mechanical, electrical and communication installations. Field trip.

MGMT 3240  ̶  Construction Estimates and Costs

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: MGMT 3210

The course presents the necessary concepts to prepare a construction cost estimate. It exposes the student to different elements of direct and indirect costs that are considered conceptual or detailed cost estimates.

MGMT 3250 ̶ CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 3210.

Study the selection and acquisition of construction equipment, application if financial decision making on construction selection; application of engineering fundamentals and economic of performance characteristics and production equipment specification.

MGMT 3610 ̶ HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 1010.

A framework for the study, understanding and application of human resources management in an organization. It includes topics such as: Human resources, equal employment opportunity and global human resources management, planning, job analysis, design, recruitment, selection, performance evaluation compensation, employee benefits and services, orientation and training; career planning and development, maintaining labor relations and employee’s safety and health.

MGMT 3620  ̶  ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week.  Prerequisite: MGMT 2010

This course focuses on the importance of understanding behavior in organizational settings and applying scientific methods to the resolution of managerial problems and the improvement of the organization. 

MGMT 4110 ̶ STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: MGMT 3120, STAT 2020.

Study the theory and application of statistical control techniques to industrial and service processes; specifically, the theory of the control chart method, including sensitivity measurement and the design of process control systems. Acceptance sampling, including both variables and attributes, is surveyed. Operating characteristics curves and various criteria are also included; Statistical and mathematical concepts are explored.

MGMT 4120 ̶ ADVANCED OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: MGMT 3120, STAT 2020.

Analyze the production systems; include quantitative methods for capacity planning and production scheduling. Use the quantitative and computer programs for the solution of Operation Management problems. Computer models as Linear Programming, Waiting Lines, and Transportation Models will be studied.

MGMT 4210  ̶  Project Planning and Control (PERT)

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week.  Prerequisite: MGMT 3210

Study the Network planning techniques for project management and resource allocation.  Emphasis on PERT, CPM, heuristic models for multi-project, and scheduling.  The use of computer software for project planning will be covered.  Management techniques of construction are discussed in relation to alternative means of project execution. O5rganizational structures, management systems and controls are examined from the point of view of owners, constructors, and managers.

ACCO 4370 ̶ ACCOUNTING PROJECT  

Three credit-hours. By Arrangement. Prerequisite: Department Head Authorization.

This course is an application of all concepts learned through accounting specialization courses. The student will work the accounting cycle in the real business environment, use their creativity submitting ideas to improve weak points and flaws identified in the accounting system worked. Also, the student can demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team member implementing his/her leadership skills. The work performance by the students will also, be supervised by an instructor from the Accounting Program. A written report and a group presentation are the instruments used to assess the student learning in the class.

MGMT 4610  ̶  TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 1010

The course presents the different elements in the total quality control management function.  It focuses upon the foundations of quality control and their industrial applications.  Statistical principles will be used as a basic tool in decision making related to the variables that need to be controlled.

MGMT 4620  ̶  STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 2010

This course studies contemporary models geared toward development of strategies, planning, and control of organizations.  It focuses on strategic management and business policy as well as the decision-making process to develop competitive organizations. 

MGMT 4630 – ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT                        

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week.  Prerequisite: MGMT 4620

The course studies organizational change, processes, decision making styles, organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.  It emphasizes the use of innovative models of intervention theories, corporate evolution, and organizational cultural change.  The course focuses on the development of a new philosophy of doing business. 

MGMT 4650 ̶ WAGES AND SALARIES ADMINISTRATION

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 1010.

The course is based on the scientific principles and the theories that tend to explain the human behavior in the working world. The course intends that the student know how a compensation system is developed according to the needs of the organization and the employees. Also emphasizes the concept of job evaluation and its remuneration as an independent variable from the employee.

MGMT 4660  ̶  ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: None

This course teaches the process of establishing and managing a business enterprise.  The student will learn to identify and develop the necessary skills to become an entrepreneur as well as laws, and social and economic factor related to business establishment.   Also, the student will analyze the conflicts and problems faced by an entrepreneur in his/her way to success.

MGMT 4670  ̶  GENERAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT

Three credit-hour. By Arrangement.  Prerequisite: Department Head Authorization

This course is designed to provide the student with practical and real-life experiences in the field.  A written report reflecting the course experiences will be prepared by the student.

PHIL 3000 – BUSINESS ETHICS

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 1010

Study of the philosophical and legal aspects of ethics and their application to the professional responsibility in the field of Business Administration.

Marketing Courses

MARK 1010  ̶  MARKETING

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course offers an overview of the important marketing topics while keeping the focus on practical fundamentals, background, strategies, and practices. Students will learn how to apply these principles in their careers. It covers the standard introductory marketing topics: market segmentation, environment, and decision making and planning the 4 P’s advertising, not-for-profit and service marketing, market research, multicultural and global issues, retailing and wholesaling.

MARK 3410 – SALES AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week.  Prerequisite: MARK 1010

This course presents problems in hiring and supervising salespeople. It focuses on prospective evaluation methods of salespeople, budget, and control of sales. Study of incentive plans to stimulate sales. Study of sales and retail functions for a business. Considerations of problems that may arise in sales and retail for small and large organizations, operation control, design of facilities and new strategies developed in the retail business.

MARK 3420 ̶ CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MARK 1010.

Study consumer motivation, decision-making process in the selection of goods and services. Analyze the prevailing theories of consumer behavior. Study the methods used to examine this behavior that will help in marketing decision making aimed at consumers.

MARK 3430 – PRODUCT MANAGEMENT                                    

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MARK 1010

This course focuses on the study of techniques and practices used in creating, developing, and implementing new products in the market. The product life cycle and marketing strategies that can be used in each stage are analyzed. Case study of real products and projections of future products.

MARK 3440  ̶  SERVICE MARKETING                                              

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MARK 1010

Study the service sector of the economy. Development of marketing strategies to improve productivity and effectiveness of the services, publicity, and media promotion for the service industry. Strategic development plans for service industry.

MARK 3450  ̶  ADVERTISING

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MARK 1010     

This course teaches existing techniques and skills used in advertising. It focuses in the more effective way to develop an advertising plan to reach the objectives. It shows how advertising is applied to products, service, manufacturers or retail business and profit and non-profit organizations. It analyzes the advertising media and new techniques on the Internet.

MARK 3460 – PUBLIC RELATIONS

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MARK 1010

This course studies public affairs as a professional activity for business promotion in terms of the different groups that can influence a business. It focuses on the techniques and skills for the evaluation of advertising outcomes, public image, and relations with communication media. How to maintain a good image before the consumers and how to conceptualize the business and its products in terms of quality and service.

MARK 4410 – MARKETING RESEARCH                                         

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week.  Prerequisites: COMP 2010, MARK 1010, STAT 2020

Study the research activity in the marketing field, data collection analysis and methods. Emphasize marketing quantitative techniques, computer’s role in marketing research, control, and evaluation of the marketing function.

MARK 4470 – MARKETING PROJECT                                                   

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: Academic Department Authorization.

The Marketing Project course is oriented to integrating the knowledge and skills that students obtain in marketing area. The student will be using his presentation, research, creative and organization skills. The marketing project must be assigned by the professor in two principal aspects: First, make a research project creating a marketing plan for a professor theme. Second, the student can work in a company in the marketing area (not sales). A written paper is required.

Quantitative Courses

STAT 2010   ̶   PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

Three credit-hours. Two two-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: MATH 1320, COMP 2010

Introduction to the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics; procedures for the collection organization and analysis of data; frequency distributions, graphing techniques, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, standard deviation, and probability distributions.

STAT 2020 ̶ STATISTICS AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: STAT 2010.

A continuation of Probability & Statistics course. This course offers the fundamentals of statistical inference. It includes a review of sampling distributions and the principles of hypothesis testing for one, two or more populations regarding the mean-variance and proportion. Goodness fit testing, forecasting methods, ANOVA – One way, among other statistical methods.

Faculty

ÁLVAREZ, THAIS – Juris Doctor Nova Southeastern, University Shepard Broad Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Master of Business Administration Accounting, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; School of Business, Bachelor in Arts, International Relations, Florida International University, Florida; Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies Education, Florida International University, Florida. E-mail talvarez@pupr.edu

DÍAZ, ILEANA – Master’s Degree in Arts in Labor Law, Inter American University of Puerto Rico; Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, University of Puerto Rico, Cayey, Puerto Rico. E-mail: idiaz@pupr.edu

DÍAZ, SERGIO – Master of Business Administration in Accounting, Universidad del Turabo, Sistema Ana G. Méndez Metro Orlando; Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Columbia College, Caguas, Puerto Rico; Associate Degree in Accounting, Columbia College, Caguas, Puerto Rico. E-mail: sdiaz@pupr.edu

GIL, DALIA – PhD Computer Science, Havana Polytechnic Institute; Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences, Havana Polytechnic Institute. E-mail: dgil@pupr.edu

GUTIERREZ, IRIS E. – Master of Business Administration in Human Resources; Ana G. Mendez University System, Orlando, Florida, bachelor’s in arts, Drama; Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. E-mail: igutierrez@pupr.edu

KUBESCH, SAMMY –  Master’s in engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, Master’s in science engineering, George Washington University, Washington DC, Master’s in business administration, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Orlando Campus, Orlando, Florida, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Daytona State College, Daytona FL, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, NJ, Bachelor of Arts in Geophysics, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY. E-mail: skubesch@pupr.edu

LORENZO, IVÁN – Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Orlando, FL; Master in Engineering Management, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Orlando, Florida. E-mail: ilorenzo@pupr.edu

MATOS, TAINA D. – PD Postdoctoral Fellow, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, PhD Material Sciences and Engineering, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia, Master of Science in Material Sciences, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia. E – mail: tmatos@pupr.edu

MOJICA, SONIA – Master in Business Administration, Management, Polytechnic University of PR, San Juan, PR, Bachelors in Business Administration, Secretarial Science, Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico. E-mail: smojica@pupr.edu

ORTIZ, ISRAEL – Master of Business Administration, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico; Bachelor of Science in Computational Mathematics, University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, Puerto Rico. E-mail: iortiz@pupr.edu

PÉREZ CARLOS – master’s degree in business administration, Turabo University, Caguas, Puerto Rico; bachelor’s in business administration; Turabo University, Caguas, Puerto Rico. E-mail: cperez@pupr.edu

RODRIGUEZ, LUIS H. – Juris Doctor in Law, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico; Master of Business Administration in Marketing, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico; Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón, Puerto Rico. E-mail: lrodriguez@pupr.edu

ROMAN, LILLIAM – EdD Education; Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida; Master of Business Administration Marketing, Florida Metropolitan University, Orlando, Florida; Bachelor of Business Administration, Inter American University of Puerto Rico. E-mail: lroman@pupr.edu

SANCHEZ, OSVALDO J. – Master of Business Administration in Management, St. Thomas University, Miami, Florida, Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. E-mail: osanchez@pupr.edu

SICRE, MANUEL- MBA, Master of Business Administration, Saint Thomas University, Miami, Florida, Bachelor of Business Administration, Florida International University, Miami, Florida. E-mail: msicre@pupr.edu