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Bachelor in Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration program provides a multidisciplinary approach to business decision-making, enhancing students’ awareness and skills in technology, quantitative reasoning, and business fundamentals while emphasizing their application in a global business environment. It also improves leadership abilities, teamwork, and communication skills, fostering personal, professional, and academic growth while promoting ethical and socially responsible decision-making.

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Bachelor in Business Administration

Bachelor in Business Administration in Accounting

The School of Business Administration seeks to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA). Our School is dedicated to developing business knowledge and the practical application of management fundamentals in a global technological business environment. The faculty has created a curriculum that emphasizes the link between business management and technology.

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in Entrepreneurship

The School of Business Administration seeks to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students who aim to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Our School is dedicated to developing business knowledge and the practical application of management fundamentals in a global technological business environment. The faculty has created a curriculum that emphasizes the link between business management and technology.

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in General Management

Management professionals are trained to develop strategies, procedures, tasks, and activities necessary to lead an organization successfully. The main emphasis of this concentration is on applying innovative management and leadership skills, enabling students to lead and manage organizations, enterprises, and their own units. Graduates will be equipped with effective skills to manage human resources, working teams, and organizational resources.

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in Marketing

The School of Business Administration seeks to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA). We are dedicated to advancing business knowledge and the practical application of business principles in a global technological environment. The faculty has created a business curriculum that emphasizes the link between business management and technology.

Program Description

Program Description

Bachelor in Business Administration

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in Accounting

The School of Business Administration seeks to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA). Building upon the heritage and accomplishments of our schools of engineering and architecture, the School of Business Administration is dedicated to advancing business knowledge and the practical application of business principles in a global technological environment.

The faculty has created a business curriculum that emphasizes the link between business management and technology. The curriculum is also designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to business decision-making, blending broad-based knowledge of business functions with an emphasis on accounting. Students are exposed to the areas of accounting, economics, finance, organizational management, and statistics, and to their application in corporate, service, manufacturing, or entrepreneurial environments.

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in Entrepreneurship

Graduates with an Entrepreneurship concentration will have the necessary tools to establish and manage their own business. They are trained to develop processes to turn ideas into businesses, evaluate the feasibility of a business idea, create a new company, obtain permits to operate the business, and manage human resources and finances, among others. One of the fundamental advantages of this concentration is that the graduate will be able to work independently.

The curriculum is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to business decision-making, combining extensive knowledge of the basic functions of a business with an emphasis on one of these disciplines in particular. The different courses that comprise the program expose students to accounting, economics, finance, organizational management, and statistics, and to their application in corporate, service, manufacturing, or other business environments.

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in General Management

The School of Business Administration seeks to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students who aim to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Our School is dedicated to developing business knowledge and the practical application of management fundamentals in a global technological business environment. The faculty has created a curriculum that emphasizes the link between business management and technology.

The curriculum is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to business decision-making, combining extensive knowledge of the basic functions of a business with an emphasis on one of these disciplines in particular. The different courses that comprise the program expose students to accounting, economics, finance, organizational management, and statistics, and to their application in corporate, service, manufacturing, or other business environments.

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in Marketing

The School of Business Administration seeks to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA). Building upon the heritage and accomplishments of our schools of engineering and architecture, the School of Business Administration is dedicated to advancing business knowledge and the practical application of business principles in a global technological environment.

The faculty has created a business curriculum that emphasizes the link between business management and technology. The curriculum is also designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to business decision-making, blending broad-based knowledge of business functions with an emphasis on Marketing. Students are exposed to the areas of accounting, economics, finance, organizational management, and statistics, and to their application in corporate, service, manufacturing, or entrepreneurial environments.

Degree Offered

Degree Offered

Bachelor in Business Administration

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in Accounting

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in Entrepreneurship

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in General Management

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in Marketing

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Bachelor in Business Administration

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 industry’s technological resources and the human resources that make it work. The ability to do so is acquired through the various techniques of analysis and synthesis presented throughout the curriculum.

Program Mission

Program Mission

Bachelor in Business Administration

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.

Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives

Bachelor in Business Administration

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 students’ awareness and skills in technology, quantitative reasoning, business fundamentals, and their understanding of their 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.

Program Emphasis Areas

Program Emphasis Areas

Bachelor in Business Administration

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• General Management
• Marketing

Student Outcomes

Student Outcomes

Bachelor in Business Administration

The Business Administration program is designed to develop broad knowledge of business disciplines, awareness and skills in using technology for business decision-making, a sense of social responsibility, and effective communication and teamwork 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 from various business disciplines, in conjunction with the selected specialization, to improve decision-making.
8. Acquire the ability to conceptualize, plan, develop, and apply the necessary skills to engage in an entrepreneurial endeavor.

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

Curriculum Sequence

Curriculum Sequence

Bachelor in Business Administration

Bachelor in Business Administration with Major in Accounting

First Year

First Quarter

COURSE		TITLE	CREDIT-HOURS
SPAN	1010	Linguistic Analysis of Literary Genres	3
ENGL	1010	The Study of the Essay as a Literary Genre	3
SOHU	2010	Socio-humanistic Studies I	3
MATH	1310	Applied Mathematics for Business I	3
			12

Second Quarter

COURSE		TITLE	CREDIT-HOURS
MGMT	1010	Introduction to Management	3
COMP	1010	Introduction to Computer & Basic Language	3
SOHU	2020	Socio-humanistic Studies II	3
MATH	1320	Applied Mathematics for Business II	3
			12

Third Quarter

COURSE		TITLE	CREDIT-HOURS
ACCO	2010	Accounting Principles I	4
COMP	2010	Business Application Programs	3
ECO	3010	Micro Economics	3
MARK	1010	Marketing	3
			13

Second Year

First Quarter

COURSE		TITLE	CREDIT-HOURS
ACCO	2020	Accounting Principles II	4
ENGL	2020	Business English	3
ECON	3020	Macro Economics	3
SPAN	2020	Business Spanish	3
			13

Third Quarter

COURSE		TITLE	CREDIT-HOURS
ACCO	3310	Cost Accounting	3
COMP	3010	Database Management	3
PHIL	3000	Business Ethics	3
STAT	2020	Statistics & Hypothesis Testing	3
			12

Third Year

First Quarter

COURSE		TITLE	CREDIT-HOURS
ACCO	3330	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACCO	3350	Puerto Rico Income Tax	3
		Directed Dept. Elective	3
		Sohu Elective	3
			13

Second Quarter

COURSE		TITLE	CREDIT-HOURS
ACCO	3340	Intermediate Accounting II	4
		Free Elective	3
		Directed Dept. Elective	3
		Sohu Elective	3
			13

Third Quarter

COURSE		TITLE	CREDIT-HOURS
ACCO	4310	Advanced Accounting	3
		Directed Dept. Elective	3
		Free Elective	3
		Directed Dept. Elective	3
ACCO	4370	Accounting Project	3
			15

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Bachelor in Business Administration

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

Student Organizations

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

Developmental Studies

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 the abilities and skills reflected in 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 based on the contact hours. Some of the courses are the following:

Course	Title	Credit Hours
ESOL 0100	Beginner English as a Second Language	3
ESOL 0110	Intermediate English as a Second Language	3
ESOL 0120	Advanced English as a Second Language	3
ENGL 0100	Preparatory English	3
ENGL 0110	English Grammar	3
MATH 0102	Preparatory Mathematics	3
MATH 0106	Elementary Algebra	3
MATH 0110	Intermediate Algebra	3
Total		18

 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CURRICULUM

General Education Component
(24 Credit-Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
ENGL 1020	English Composition I	3
ENGL 1026	Fundamentals of Speech Comm	3
PHIL 3000	Business Ethics	3
PSYC 1010	Introduction to Psychology	3
****	General Education Component	3
****	General Education Component	3
	Socio-Humanistic Elective	3
	Socio-Humanistic Elective	3
Total		24

 

General Education Math & Science (15 Credit-Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
COMP 1020	Computer Programming Fundamentals	3
MATH 1310	Applied Mathematics for Business I	3
MATH 1320	Applied Mathematics for Business II	3
STAT 2010	Probabilities and Statistics	3
STAT 2020	Statistics & Hypothesis Testing	3
Total		15

 

General Business Administration Component
(47 credit-hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
ACCO 2010	Accounting Principles I	4
ACCO 2020	Accounting Principles II	4
COMP 2010	Business Application Programs	3
ECON 3010	Microeconomics	3
ECON 3020	Macroeconomics	3
ENTR 1010	Principles of Entrepreneurship	3
FINA 2010	Finance	3
MARK 1010	Marketing	3
MGMT 1010	Introduction to Management	3
MGMT 2010	Organizational Management Theory	3
MGMT 2020	Business Law	3
ENTR 4010	International Business	3
MGMT 2030	Leadership in Organizations	3
MGMT 3000	Business Simulation	3
MGMT 3010	Introduction to Communication	3
Total		47

 

Free Elective Component
(Three credit-hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
	***Free Elective Course	3
Total		3

 

MAJORS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BBA – Accounting
(33 Credit-Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
ACCO 3310	Cost Accounting	4
ACCO 3330	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACCO 3340	Intermediate Accounting II	4
ACCO 3360	Federal Income Taxes	3
ACCO 4320	Auditing	3
ACCO 4370	Accounting Project	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Accounting	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Accounting	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Accounting	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective	3
Total Departmental Electives:		12
Total		33

 

Entrepreneurship Component
(33 Credit-Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
ENTR 3010	Business Creativity and Innovation	3
ENTR 3020	Electronic Business	3
ENTR 3030	Design Thinking	3
ENTR 4020	Entrepreneurial Finance	3
MGMT 4620	Strategic Management	3
ENTR 4070	Entrepreneurial Project	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Entrepreneurship	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Entrepreneurship	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Entrepreneurship	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective	3
Total Departmental Electives:		15
Total		33

 

General Management Component
(33 Credit-Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
MGMT 3610	Human Resources Management	3
MGMT 3620	Organizational Behavior	3
MGMT 4610	Total Quality Management	3
MGMT 4620	Strategic Management	3
MGMT 4630	Organizational Development	3
MGMT 4670	General Management Project	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Management	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Management	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Management	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective	3
Total Departmental Electives:		15
Total		33

 

BBA – Marketing
(33 Credit-Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
MARK 3410	Sales and Retail Management	3
MARK 3430	Product Management	3
MARK 3450	Advertising	3
MARK 3460	Public Relations	3
MARK 4410	Marketing Research	3
MARK 4470	Marketing Project	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Marketing	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Marketing	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective in Marketing	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective	3
	*** Directed Dept. Elective	3
Total Departmental Electives:		15
Total		33

Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

Bachelor in Business Administration

Accounting Courses

 

ACCO 2010 ̶ ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I

Four credit-hours and a half hour lecture periods twice per week.

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’s 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 3110 ̶ MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

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

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 and 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 and ACCO 3330.

This is a two-term course with the purpose to cover 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 3350 ̶ PUERTO RICO INCOME TAX

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

Study the principles and procedures used to prepare income tax return for individuals, partnerships, and corporations according to the Income Tax Law of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Special attention is given to the computation of gross income and deductions according to the law to determine taxable net income. Visit the Department of the Treasury website on the Internet to download software and forms of return.

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-hour lecture periods twice per week. Prerequisite: ACCO 3340.

Analyze special problem 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-hour lecture periods, twice 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 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.

 

Computer Courses

COMP 1010 ̶ INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND BASIC LANGUAGE

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

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

COMP 2010 ̶ BUSINESS APPLICATIONS PROGRAMS

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

Learn the used 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 ̶ DATA BASE MANAGEMENT

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

This course begins with a review of database processing and development then concentrates on the requirements, design, and implementation phases of database and database application development. The Entity-Relationship model will be utilized for conceptual modeling during the requirements phase. The relational database model will be utilized for database design.  The database design phase will include a study of normalization and the transformation of the E-R model into a relational database design.  The Implementation phase will include a study of Structured Query Language (SQL).  Additional topics will include database administration, security, integrity constraints, database application design, Internet technologies, multi-user database processing and enterprise database processing.

 

Entrepreneurship Courses

ENTR 1010 ̶ PRINCIPLES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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

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 an entrepreneur. In addition, it emphasizes the skills to be developed by a person with 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 or MGMT 4660.

Study of the principles of database systems. Survey of the techniques and methodologies used in database management, Software design analysis, and programing in the database environment. Introduce 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 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. This course may require traveling outside of Puerto Rico.

 

Finance Courses

FINA 2010 ̶ FINANCE

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

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.

 

Information System Courses

ISYS 3540 ̶ COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice 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 course allowing systems to communicate effectively and efficiently with members of the information system area.

 

Management Courses

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

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

Analyze the general principles of the Puerto Rican legal system. It focuses on Puerto Rico Business Law; specifically, about business contract doctrine; the legal structure of partnerships and corporations of elements and characteristics of the Letter of Credit. Cover basics of transportation law and Federal Bankruptcy Law 142.

 

Construction Management Courses

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, costs control, and the project organization. It also addresses the basic concepts of economy used in the construction industry and its impact in the construction projects organization.

MGMT 3220 ̶ CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS & 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: MATH 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 & 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 3260 ̶ SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

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

The course exposes the regulations and laws that govern the construction industry in Puerto Rico following the principles and requirements of PR-OSHO/OSHA. The regulation and control of the working environment of employees in the construction industry, the use of safety equipment, and the application of a safety system and occupational health procedures is covered.

MGMT 4210 ̶ PROJECT PLANNING AND CONTROL (PERT)

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

Study the Network planning techniques for project management and resource allocation. Emphasis on PERT, CPN, 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. Organizational structures, management systems, and controls are examined from the point of view of owners, constructors, and managers.

MGMT 4220 ̶ GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 3220.

Study of the government regulations and legal requirements for a construction project in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. As well as the regulation of different state agencies such as “ARPE,” “Junta de Calidad Ambiental,” “Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica,” “Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados.” The course includes standard federal regulatory agencies like Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HUD or FDI. Legal requirements of state and federal agencies and their regulations are the class topics.

MGMT 4270 ̶ CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROJECT

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

Study the stages of construction projects from the development and planning to estimating cost, construction, project control and final stage. Students must apply real world construction project to different techniques and models learned. The work performed by the students will be supervised by instructors from the Business Administration Program. A written paper is required.

 

General Management Courses

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-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 2010.

The main focus of this course is to understand the actions of individuals, and groups in an organizational context. To manage organizational behavior effectively, the emphasis should be placed on acquiring, developing and applying the knowledge and skills of people. The course is based on a strategic approach to organizational behavior which involves organizing acquiring, developing and managing people’s knowledge and skills effectively to implement the organization’s strategy and gain competitive advantage.

MGMT 3670 ̶ LABOR RELATIONS

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

The course emphasizes aspects of the industrial labor relations, the government employment and labor legislation. The fundamentals of labor economy, organization and practices of labor unions, articulation of decisional process and solutions of labor conflicts in the industry and the government in a framework of the existing labor legislation studied.

MGMT 4610 ̶ TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

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

Studies the principles and concepts of Total Quality Management enhancement to the traditional way of doing business through an approach that attempts to maximize the effectiveness of an organization through the continual improvement of the quality of its products, services, people, processes, and environments. It must integrate strategy, process efficiency, effectiveness, teamwork, and shared decision-making concerns, both conceptually and practically. Requires an unwavering focus on the customer, both internally and externally.

MGMT 4620 ̶ STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 3620.

The course in Strategic Management is the study of contemporary models geared to the formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control of strategies in organizations. It focuses on strategic management and business policy, corporate governance and social responsibility, the impact of technology, globalization issues and strategic decision making in the development of competitive organizations in a turbulent and ever-changing environment.

MGMT 4630 ̶ ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Three credit-hours. Two four lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 4620.

The study of organizational change and transformation of organizational processes, management decision-making styles, organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. The course emphasizes innovative models of intervention theories and methods, business transformation, corporate evolution, and organizational culture change, geared to develop a fundamentally new philosophy of business.

MGMT 4640 ̶ COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

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

This course introduces the labor relations process placed in a historical and legal perspective. It will provide students the strategies, tools and information needed to execute effectively from an administrative position or labor union position in the collective bargaining process.

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-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: None.

The 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 factors related to the business establish ment. Also, the student will analyze the conflicts and problems faced by an entrepreneur in his/her way to success.

MGMT 4670 ̶ MANAGEMENT PROJECT

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

The General Management Project consists of a field research project in which the students will have the opportunity to apply all concepts, strategies, techniques, and theoretical principles learned through the General Management major. The areas of research and intervention are: Organizational Theory, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Total Quality Management, and Human Resources Management. The work performed by the students will also be supervised by instructors from the Business Administration Program. A written report is part of the class requirements.

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-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MARK 1010.

Study the principles and problems involved in recruiting and supervising the sales force. Methods of evaluating prospective salesmen, budgeting, and control as they apply to the sales function, incentive programs to stimulate the sales activity. Also study of the retail functions in an organization, consideration of managerial problems in the operation of a large and small retailing organization, control of retail operations, the design of retailing facilities and retailing strategies. Current development in the field will be analyzed.

MARK 3420 ̶ CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

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

Study the 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-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisite: MARK 1010.

Study of techniques and practices applied to the creation, development and market implementation of new or existing products. Stages of the product lifecycle and marketing strategies that can be used in each stage are analyzed. This course also discusses the necessary skills to become a Product Manager.

MARK 3440 ̶ SERVICE MARKETING

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice 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 form the service industry. Strategic development plans for the service industry.

MARK 3450 ̶ ADVERTISING

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

Analysis of consumer behavior to know his motivations, fundamental techniques in the communication area, formulation of goals and objectives, creative strategies, analysis of the promotional media use by the enterprise and a study of the socio-economic issues that affect sales promotions. Topics of research may be: advertising as the enabling economic component in TV, newspapers, the Internet, etc.

MARK 3460 ̶ PUBLIC RELATIONS

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

Introduces strategic issues and effective practices of communication between organizations and their constituencies. The course includes the study of public opinion research, media relations, public communication campaigns, consumer identity, and representational ethics. Students gain practical experience in writing news releases, conducting surveys, and designing integrated communications campaigns. Public relations help our complex, pluralistic society reach decisions and functions more effectively by contributing to mutual understanding among groups and institutions. It serves to bring private and public policies into harmony.

MARK 4410 ̶ MARKETING RESEARCH

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

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

MARK 4470 ̶ MARKETING PROJECT

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

The Marketing Project course is oriented to integrate the knowledge and skills student obtain in the 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 marketing area (not sales). A written paper is required.

 

Quantitative Courses

STAT 2010 ̶ PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

Three credit-hours. Two-hour lecture periods, twice per week. Prerequisites: MATH 1320 and COMP 1010.

Introduction to fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics. Procedures for recollection, analysis, and presentations of data. Topics like frequency distributions, graphical methods for data presentation, central tendency and dispersion measurements, probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions. Fundamentals of statistical inference.

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

 

Faculty
Bachelor in Business Administration

The department consists of certified professors who have a command of the theoretical aspects of their subjects to provide the most up-to-date knowledge in the business field. They have also had years of experience, which they share with their students in the classroom.

Professor’s Name	Professor’s Last Name	Professor Information	PUPR E-mail
Thais	Álvarez	Adjunct Professor; JD, Nova Southeastern, University Shepard Broad Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2002; MBA in Accounting, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2002; BA in International Relations, Florida International University, Florida, 1995.	talvarez@pupr.edu
Sergio	Díaz	Adjunct Professor; MBA in Accounting, Universidad del Turabo, Sistema Ana G. Méndez Metro Orlando, Florida, 1992; BBA in Accounting, Columbia College, Caguas, 1984; AD in Accounting, Columbia College, Caguas, 1978.	sdiaz@pupr.edu
Dalia M.	Gil	Adjunct Professor; PhD in Computer Science, Havana Polytechnic Institute, Cuba, 1989; BS in Engineering and Automated Management Systems, Havana Polytechnic Institute, Cuba, 1982.	dgil@pupr.edu
Iris E.	Gutiérrez	Adjunct Professor; MBA in Human Resources; Ana G. Méndez University System, Orlando, Florida, 2006; BA in Drama; University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, 1986.	igutierrez@pupr.edu
Iván	Lorenzo	Adjunct Professor; MEM, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Orlando, Florida, 2010; BSCE, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Orlando, Florida, 2005.	ilorenzo@pupr.edu
Taína D.	Matos	Adjunct Professor; PhD in Material Sciences and Engineering, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia, 2010; MS in Material Sciences, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia, 2007; BS in Chemistry, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia, 2005.	tmatos@pupr.edu
Sonia I.	Mojica Carrasquillo	Associate Professor; MBA in Management, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, San Juan Campus, 1999; BBA in Secretarial Science, Turabo University, Gurabo, 1991.	smojica@pupr.edu
Israel	Ortiz	Adjunct Professor; MBA, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, San Juan Campus, 2005; BS in Computational Mathematics, University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus, 1995.	iortiz@pupr.edu
Carlos A.	Pons Fontana	Professor; PhD, Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, 2004; MEM, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1994; BSIE, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1986; MS Psych., Centro de Estudios Postgraduados, 1975; BA Psych., University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, 1972.	cpons@pupr.edu
Luis H.	Rodríguez Pérez	Associate Professor; JD, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Law, Metropolitan Campus, 1999. MBA Marketing, 1993; BS Computer Science, University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón Campus, 1989.	lhrodriguez@pupr.edu
Lilliam	Román	Adjunct Professor and Florida Campus Director; EdD, Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida, 2019; MBA in Marketing, Florida Metropolitan University, Orlando, Florida, 1999; BBA, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus, 1985.	lroman@pupr.edu
Osvaldo J.	Sánchez	Adjunct Professor; MBA in Management, St. Thomas University, Miami, Florida, 1991; BBA, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1985.	osanchez@pupr.edu
Manuel	Sicre	Adjunct Professor; MBA, Saint Thomas University, Miami, Florida, 1990; BBA, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 1980.	msicre@pupr.edu