Victor E. Tiger
Fort Hays State University

Foundation Courses (9 hours for non-business majors)

GBUS 801: Economics and Quantitative Methods for MBAs
GBUS 802: Management and Marketing Concepts for MBAs
GBUS 803: Accounting Theories and Practice for MBAs

 

GBUS 801: Economics and Quantitative Methods for MBAs (3 hours):
This course will familiarize students with economic principles and analytical techniques so that modern business practices can be understood, appreciated and implemented. The course combines basic quantitative and financial tools with the fundamental principles of micro and macroeconomics, including the growing importance of international production and distribution.

GBUS 802: Management and Marketing Concepts for MBAs (3 hours):
A survey course addressing the key elements of managerial and marketing theory and practice. Management concepts studied include leadership, organizational design and behavior, environmental and cultural considerations, decision making, planning and control, and strategic management. Marketing concepts studied include the evolution of the marketing function, a survey of the uncontrollable environment, an examination of the marketing mix, and the integration of these topics into the development of a marketing plan.

GBUS 803: Accounting Theories and Practice for MBAs (3 hours):
An overview of accounting and its basic analytical techniques. This course introduces the components of the accounting system, covers how to read and interpret the major financial statements, and shows how to apply accounting information in the most commonly occurring managerial tasks. It serves as a background for the study of management practices in planning, monitoring, and controlling an enterprise.