2015 Boston University Summer Term
http://www.bu.edu/summer/
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Boston University has an open enrollment policy.
Visiting international students do not need to be formally admitted to BU to
registration for classes.
International students may request a student visa by registering for two summer
Term courses (8 credits) over six weeks, or enrolling in three courses (12 credits)
over twelve weeks.
Dedicated staff members assist international students throughout the enrollment
process.
English Language Requirement
TOEFL scores are not required for most summer courses, but summer students are
expected to have English-language skills equivalent to the minimum TOEFL scores posted
at http://www.bu.edu/summer/international-students/toefl.shtml
TOEFL/IELTS
Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) are not required for Summer Term registration, with the
exception of Metropolitan College Administrative Sciences graduate courses. However,
English is the language of instruction at Boston University, and a high degree of competency
is assumed. Most academic programs expect students to have English proficiency levels
equivalent to:
550 on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT)
84 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)
7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Courses
http://www.bu.edu/summer/courses/
International Student Online Enrollment Form
https://www.bu.edu/summer/international-students/apply-visa/
Economics
College of Arts & Sciences
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 101
One semester of a standard two-semester sequence for those considering further work in
management or economics. Coverage includes economics of households, business firms,
and markets; consumer behavior and the demand for commodities; production, costs, and
the supply of commodities; price determination; competition and monopoly; efficiency of
resource allocation; governmental regulation; income distribution; and poverty. Carries social
science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 25)
A1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
Todd Idson
A2 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1-3:30 pm
Todd Idson
A3 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 2-4:30 pm
Hsueh-Ling Huynh
A4 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 6-8:30 pm
Andrew Busey
Summer 2 (June 29-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
Todd Idson
B2 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 6-8:30 pm
Kam Siu
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 102
The second semester of a standard two-semester sequence for those considering further
work in management or economics. National economic performance; the problems of
recession, unemployment, and inflation; money creation; government spending and taxation;
economic policies for full employment and price stability; and international trade and
payments. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 25)
A1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11:30 am
Arindam Bandopadhyaya
A2 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-8:30 pm
Siddiq Abdullah
Summer 2 (June 29-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1-3:30 pm
Siddiq Abdullah
B2 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 9:30 am-12 noon
Kam Siu
B3 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 6-8:30 pm
Gary Rife
Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 201
Prereq: (CAS EC 101). Determination of commodity prices and factor prices under differing
market conditions of competition and monopoly. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 25)
A1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1:30-4 pm
Bjorn Persson
A2 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-8:30 pm
Nicholas Saponara
Summer 2 (June 29-August 5)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 6-8:30 pm
Ishita Dey
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 202
Prereq: (CAS EC 102). Determination of aggregate income and employment. Analysis of
fiscal and monetary policy. Inflation and incomes policy. Problems of the open economy. 4
cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 25)
A1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1:30-4 pm
Andre Switala
A2 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-8:30 pm
Andre Switala
Summer 2 (June 30-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1:30-4 pm
Jesse Bruhn
Empirical Economics 1
CAS EC 203
Prereq: (CAS EC 101 & CAS EC 102). Statistical techniques are presented and applied to a
variety of economics problems. Extensive use of the statistical software package STATA. 4
cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 25)
A1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
Michael Gechter
Empirical Economics 2
CAS EC 204
Prereq: (CAS EC 203 or CAS MA 214 or SMG SM 221). Builds on the material in CAS EC
203, developing more complex statistical techniques and applications. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 2 (June 29-August 5)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 1-3:30 pm
Luis Huerta-Aparicio
Economics of Less-Developed Regions
CAS EC 320
Prereq: (CAS EC 101 & CAS EC 102). Theoretical and empirical examination of the
structural changes associated with the process of economic development; special reference
to poor regions and countries; rigorous analysis of criteria for policy judgments in
development planning and programming. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 2 (June 29-August 5)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 6-8:30 pm
Matthew Gudgeon
Behavioral Economics
CAS EC 323
Prereq: (CAS EC 201). Introduction to a new field in economics that challenges the
traditional model of rational decision-making and uses research in psychology to construct
alternative models. Covers the theory of choice under certainty, uncertainty, and temptation;
biases in judgment; social preferences. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 2 (June 29-August 5)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 10:30 am-1 pm
Jawwad Noor
Market Structure and Economic Performance
CAS EC 332
Prereq: (CAS EC 201). Structure of the American economy. The theory of imperfect
competition. Topics include firm concentration and conglomeration, consumer ignorance and
market failure, and advertising and technological change as part of market performance. 4
cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 2 (June 30-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
Benjamin Solow
Monetary and Banking Institutions
CAS EC 341
Prereq: (CAS EC 202). Survey of commercial and central banking institutions. Examination
of macro relations between financial organizations and principal objectives of stabilization
policy. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 20-June 25)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 2-4:30 pm
Raphael Constantino
Economics of the Labor Market
CAS EC 356
Prereq: (CAS EC 201). Application of current theories of labor supply and demand, wages,
education and experience, immigration, labor efficiency, discrimination, and unemployment.
Appraisal of the effects of government policies on labor markets. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 9:30 am-12 noon
Lee Tucker
Economics of Sports
CAS EC 385
Prereq: (CAS EC 201) and (CAS EC 203 or CAS EC 305); or the equivalent. Applies the
tools of microeconomic theory and empirical methods to study questions such as the optimal
design of sports leagues, the impact of new stadiums on a local economy, fan (customer)
discrimination, and salary differentials between players. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 2 (June 30-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1-3:30 pm
Todd Idson
Introduction to Health Economics
CAS EC 387
Prereq: (CAS EC 201). Concepts of health economics applicable to both developed and
developing countries. Topics include effect of health on the economy, effect of health care
on health, hospital behavior, health work-force supply, and demand for health care. 4 cr.
Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 25)
A1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 2:30-5 pm
Alexander Poterack
International Economics I
CAS EC 391
Prereq: (CAS EC 201). The pure theory of international trade. Topics include comparative
advantage and gains from trade, tariff and nontariff barriers to trade, and case studies in
international economic policy. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 2 (June 30-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-8:30 pm
Alexander Poterack
International Economics II: Problems and Policy
CAS EC 392
Prereq: (CAS EC 202). Basic issues of international finance. Topics include the balance of
payments, balance of payment adjustments, theories of exchange rate determination, and
case studies in international economic policy. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 1-3:30 pm
Geoffrey Carliner
Game Theory
CAS EC 403
Prereq: (CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123 or CAS MA 127) or consent of instructor. Models of
decision-making in which the choices of different individuals interact: basic equilibrium
notions in normal form games, including signaling games and repeated games. Applications
include auctions, foreign policy, takeover bids, entry deterrence, cooperation and conflict,
financial markets, and public goods. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 6-8:30 pm
Hsueh-Ling Huynh
Economics of Risk and Uncertainty
CAS EC 445
Prereq: (CAS EC 201 & CAS EC 202 & CAS EC 305) and (CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123 or
CAS MA 127). For advanced undergraduates. Emphasis on quantitative links between
theory and data. Topics include expected utility, portfolio choice and the capital asset pricing
model, interest rates and monetary policy, the relation between the real economy and the
stock market. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 25)
A1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
Bjorn Persson
Elementary Mathematical Economics
CAS EC 505
Prereq: (CAS MA 121) or consent of instructor. Stresses the formulation of economic
problems in mathematical terms. Topics covered include partial derivation, total differentials,
constrained maximization, matrix algebra, dynamic analysis, and discounting. Cannot be
taken for credit by concentrators in Mathematics or Economics and Mathematics. 4 cr.
Tuition: $2480
Summer 2 (August 5-August 25)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs./Fri. 9 am-12 noon
Bjorn Persson
Non-standard course dates
Business for Non-Majors
School of Management
This special set of courses is intended for students who are interested in an introduction to
various aspects of business. Developed specifically for non-business majors, these courses
provide valuable exposure to business principles, including management, financial analysis,
and marketing techniques. These courses may not be taken by SMG students for credit nor
can they be used by Boston University students toward a Business Administration minor.
There are no prerequisites for courses in the Business for Non-Business Majors series.
Introduction to Business
SMG SM 101
A broad introduction to the nature and activities of business enterprises within the United
States' economic and political framework. Course content introduces economic systems,
essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management,
marketing, finance, and risk management. Key objectives of the course are development of
business vocabulary and a fundamental understanding of how businesses make money.
This course is intended for non-business majors. It may not be taken by SMG students for
credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration
minor. Non-SMG students may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr.
Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 20-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12:30 pm
Jeffrey Allen
Not Open to SMG Majors/Minors
Summer 2 (June 30-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12:30 pm
Paul Morrison
Not Open to SMG Majors/Minors
Finance for Non-Management Students
SMG SM 104
Read, understand, and analyze financial statements such as income statements and
balance sheets. Covers techniques of internal financial analysis such as breakeven,
budgeting, financial forecasting, and tools to aid in decision making. Introduction to the time
value of money and capital budgeting using discounted cash flow analysis. Intended for nonbusiness majors. This course may not be taken by SMG students for credit nor can it be
used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration minor. Non-SMG
students may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 1:30-4 pm
Staff
Not Open to SMG Majors/Minors
Summer 2 (June 30-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 2-5:30 pm
Staff
Not Open to SMG Majors/Minors
Introduction to Marketing
SMG SM 105
How is it that some products succeed and some fail? In many instances, the difference is in
their marketing strategy. Examines key areas of marketing including product development,
advertising, promotions, pricing, and retailer decisions. Uses a combination of in-class
exercises, real world examples, cases, lecture, and discussion. This course is intended for
non- business majors. It may not be taken by SMG students for credit nor can it be used by
Boston University students toward the Business Administration minor. Non-SMG students
may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 25)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pm
Deborah Utter
Not Open to SMG Majors/Minors
Metropolitan College
Personal Financial Planning
MET MG 202
The development of personal investment strategies using money and credit. Securities and
portfolio management, budgeting, insurance, taxes, retirement programs, and estate
planning. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 20-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pm
Mark Passacantando
Hospitality Administration
School of Hospitality Administration
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
SHA HF 100
Serves as the prerequisite to all SHA courses. Students wishing to take any SHA courses
must first complete SHA HF 100. An introductory course designed to offer an overview of the
hospitality industry. Students gain a historical perspective and track current events.
Discusses the structure of the industry including chains, franchising, ownership, and
management. Explores the inner workings of various components of lodging, food service,
and entertainment organizations. Previews the important disciplines covered in upper-level
classes. Actual industry examples and case studies are used extensively. Not open to SMG
students or seniors. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 20-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12:30 pm
Michael Oshins
Not open to SMG or seniors
Summer 2 (June 30-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12:30 pm
Christopher Muller
Not open to SMG or seniors
Hospitality Field Experience I
SHA HF 140
400 hours of supervised internship experience. 0 cr. Tuition: $0
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Arranged
Marta McManus
Permission Required, WebReg Restricted
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Arranged
Marta McManus
Permission Required, WebReg Restricted
Financial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
SHA HF 210
Prereq: (SHA HF 100). An introductory course in accounting designed to provide students
with a basic understanding of the language of business. Examines the basic accounting
processes of recording, classifying, and summarizing business transactions. Also provides
an opportunity to study elements of financial statements such as assets, liabilities, equity,
revenue, and expenses. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 19-June 25)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12:30 pm
Juyu Ho
Food & Beverage Management
SHA HF 220
Prereq: (SHA HF 100 or SHA HF 200). Focuses on principal operating problems facing
managers in the restaurant industry. Topics addressed include concept development and
entrepreneurship, menu analysis, cost control, operational analysis, and customer service
processes. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 20-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12:30 pm
Peter Szende
Hospitality Field Experience II
SHA HF 240
Prereq: (SHA HF 100 and SHA HF 140). 400 hours of supervised internship experience. 0
cr. Tuition: $0
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Arranged
Marta McManus
Permission Required, WebReg Restricted
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Arranged
Marta McManus
Permission Required, WebReg Restricted
Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
SHA HF 310
Prereq: CAS MA 120 or higher, SHA HF 210 or SMG AC 221, SHA HF 220 and SHA HF
270. After a review of financial-accounting principles, this course examines how financial
information is assembled and presented according to the Uniform Systems Accounts for
hospitality enterprises. The primary emphasis is on analytical and decision-making uses of
financial information, including such topics as cost behavior, leverage, cost-volume-profit
analysis, contribution-margin pricing, and budgeting. The course concludes with a review of
hotel operating forms, including franchising and management contracts, assessing their
impact on financial performance and risk. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 20-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12:30 pm
Juyu Ho
Summer 2 (June 30-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9:30 am-1 pm
Heung Kwag
Finance for the Hospitality Industry
SHA HF 410
Prereq: SHA HF 210 and SHA HF 310 and (CAS MA 113 or CAS MA 115). Studies the
techniques financial managers and external analysts employ to value the firm and its assets.
Topics include financial statement analysis, taxation, discounted cash flow, stock and bond
valuation, cost of capital, and capital budgeting. The techniques of discounted cash flow and
the command of taxation principles developed in the course are applied to commercial real
estate analysis, including hospitality properties. Permission required for non-SHA students.
Contact the SHA advising office at 617-353-0930 for more information. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 2 (June 30-August 6)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1:30-5 pm
Heung Kwag
Permission Required
Hospitality Leadership
SHA HF 432
Prereq: (SHA HF 231). Focus on leadership and management for the hospitality industry.
Using a leadership continuum as a framework, the course explores several different levels of
leadership, from a "traditional" leadership role as the head of a major corporation, to the
more personal aspect of self-leadership. Several different leadership models are analyzed
and applied to the hospitality industry. Leadership tools are explored: hands-on, realistic
tools that you will be able to use in your personal life, while in school, and in the business
world. Seniors only. Permission required for non-SHA students. Contact the SHA advising
office at 617-353-0930 for more information. 4 cr. Tuition: $2480
Summer 1 (May 20-June 24)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 1:30-5 pm
Michael Oshins
Permission Required
International Experience
SHA HF 440
Prereq: (SHA HF 100). This requirement can be fulfilled by living or working in a foreign
country for ten weeks or exploring through coursework the language and culture of another
country. Students may also propose an independent study to fulfill this requirement. 0 cr.
Tuition: $0
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Arranged
Marta McManus
Permission Required, WebReg Restricted
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Arranged
Marta McManus
Permission Required, WebReg Restricted