Option Area(s):

International Management Option
E-Business Option

Course Description :

The perspective of decision-making, managerial control as well as reporting risk and return for international business remain primary objectives in reporting. The course aims to provide 'hands on' computer competence and comfort in the first module on foreign currency translation, for which spreadsheets are ideal. The accounting and finance of risk management is developed within the context of spreadsheet algebra and the computer is employed for modeling and what if variations. The course provides experience with accounting for derivatives.

The course prepares students for credentialing exams such as the CPA, CFA or CMA and their counterparts abroad. The course employs Excel, Powerpoint and Netscape software.

Projects / Events :

Excel spreadsheet computer modeling of 'what if' data tables.

Prerequisites :

MGMT 60000 or 60100 or 61000 or similar content.

Basics of accounting, finance and spreadsheeting are necessary at the so-called literacy or streetwise level.