We kicked off the semester in Literature & Civilizations II by trying to figure out just what we should actually be learning in the course. What is literature? What is civilization? The class set out to find answers to these questions by interviewing our peers. We came to the conclusion that these two terms are extremely ambiguous and that their true definitions depend on how each individual person perceives them. The major focus of our class revolves around humor, so our next assignment was to define humor and laughter. We discovered similar results. Both are ambiguous. To help achieve a greater understanding, we read a few chapters from a philosophy of humor entitled Comic Relief. We discussed the three major theories of humor: Superiority, Incongruity, and Relief. We also studied the multiple aspects of humor and laughter, all the while applying what we had learned to the dissection of a number of funny online videos. The knowledge that I have gained through the first third of this course has allowed me to obtain a greater understanding as to what and why different things are humorous.
The first couple of weeks in Financial Management was spent overviewing the various duties a financial manager performs as well as a brief review of accounting. A financial manager must have a good understanding of accounting because the job is centered around the language of financial statements. We then learned how to analyze businesses by taking a number of financial accounts and computing ratios. These ratios were then compared to industry averages. Next, we learned how to forecast. If one can predict how many units of inventory will be sold during they year, he then can easily produce a production schedule as well as a pro forma income statement, statement of cash flows, and balance sheet. Finally, we learned how to use leverage. It turns out that the more debt a company uses to acquire its assets, the more profitable it can become. Unfortunately though, a high use of leverage comes with a high level of risk. Since I am a finance major and plan on pursuing a career in finance upon graduation, this information will obviously assist me in my future endeavors.
The main objective of Organizational Management is clearly to help students become better managers. We began the semester by discussing diversity in the workplace. Although it leads to dissatisfied workers, the increase in productivity is amazing. Next, we talked about individual differences and attitudes and how to manage different types of people. Our last topic was motivation. By being able to figure out what our workers want, we can better manage them. The information obtained in this class has allowed me to become a better leader.
Foundations in Business is interesting. The best way I can describe it is to say that it is all of my business classes combined into one. We spent the first two weeks refining our business writing and interviewing skills. The remainder of the class has been centered around our semester-long simulation. We were divided into teams and assigned the job of managing all of the major departments of a sensor manufacturing company for eight years. This class has not only helped me improve upon my collaboration skills but also allowed me to combine the number of talents I have acquired through my studies in Neeley to achieve one common goal, maximizing the value of our company. The understanding of some subjects has allowed me to achieve greater success in others, thus producing synergy.
The first block of Business Law has covered the three different types of law: common, statutory, and administrative. After learning where all the different legal rules come from, we discussed the number of different ways a dispute can be resolved. Next, we were introduced to torts, which are basically just wrongdoings. Finally, our last lecture revolved around the Constitution. This class isn't a pre-law class. It isn't trying to prepare us to become lawyers. Instead, it is centered around the business environment. We are learning how to legally run and defend our future companies.
It turns out that I actually am learning beneficial things here. TCU is really preparing me for life. Seems like that $50K a year tuition will turn out to be worth it.
The first couple of weeks in Financial Management was spent overviewing the various duties a financial manager performs as well as a brief review of accounting. A financial manager must have a good understanding of accounting because the job is centered around the language of financial statements. We then learned how to analyze businesses by taking a number of financial accounts and computing ratios. These ratios were then compared to industry averages. Next, we learned how to forecast. If one can predict how many units of inventory will be sold during they year, he then can easily produce a production schedule as well as a pro forma income statement, statement of cash flows, and balance sheet. Finally, we learned how to use leverage. It turns out that the more debt a company uses to acquire its assets, the more profitable it can become. Unfortunately though, a high use of leverage comes with a high level of risk. Since I am a finance major and plan on pursuing a career in finance upon graduation, this information will obviously assist me in my future endeavors.
The main objective of Organizational Management is clearly to help students become better managers. We began the semester by discussing diversity in the workplace. Although it leads to dissatisfied workers, the increase in productivity is amazing. Next, we talked about individual differences and attitudes and how to manage different types of people. Our last topic was motivation. By being able to figure out what our workers want, we can better manage them. The information obtained in this class has allowed me to become a better leader.
Foundations in Business is interesting. The best way I can describe it is to say that it is all of my business classes combined into one. We spent the first two weeks refining our business writing and interviewing skills. The remainder of the class has been centered around our semester-long simulation. We were divided into teams and assigned the job of managing all of the major departments of a sensor manufacturing company for eight years. This class has not only helped me improve upon my collaboration skills but also allowed me to combine the number of talents I have acquired through my studies in Neeley to achieve one common goal, maximizing the value of our company. The understanding of some subjects has allowed me to achieve greater success in others, thus producing synergy.
The first block of Business Law has covered the three different types of law: common, statutory, and administrative. After learning where all the different legal rules come from, we discussed the number of different ways a dispute can be resolved. Next, we were introduced to torts, which are basically just wrongdoings. Finally, our last lecture revolved around the Constitution. This class isn't a pre-law class. It isn't trying to prepare us to become lawyers. Instead, it is centered around the business environment. We are learning how to legally run and defend our future companies.
It turns out that I actually am learning beneficial things here. TCU is really preparing me for life. Seems like that $50K a year tuition will turn out to be worth it.
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