Admission Into Either the MSM Or MSHRM Program

TROY UNIVERSITY MASTER SYLLABUS SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BUS 5502 Foundations of Accounting and Finance

Prerequisites Admission into either the MSM or MSHRM program.

Purpose To provide a survey of accounting finance concepts for the MSM or MSHRM programs. BUS5502 is required for MSM or MSHRM students who lack a business, accounting, or business-related degree from a school holding specialized accreditation for their business programs.

Description A study of key concepts in accounting finance that provide a foundation for further study in the MSM or MSHRM courses. The course will not transfer to any other business programs. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better.

Objectives

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Illustrate how accounting information is used in budgeting and strategic planning. 2. Analyze the financial condition and performance of a firm using financial statement analysis, financial ratio analysis, and common size analysis. 3. Use financial information in decision making.

Approved Textbooks

Collier, P. M. (2009). Accounting for managers: Interpreting accounting information for decision-making. Wiley & Sons. Available in hardcopy (ISBN 978-0-470-77764-0) or ebook (ISBN 978EUDTE00256). http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP000966.html

Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook. The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance. 1 August 2012