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ACT 6691 |
Managerial Accounting
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A study of sources and classifications of accounting data, classification and behavior of revenues and costs, use of accounting data for profit planning and cost control, and use of accounting data for special analysis.
Credit hours:
3
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ACT 6692 |
Advanced Accounting Problems
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A consideration of problems relating to pension plans, long-term leasing arrangements, refunding of bonds payable, stock options, allocation of income taxes, changing price levels, cash flow statements, and other financial accounting topics with emphasis on relevant pronouncements by professional organizations and governmental agencies.
Credit hours:
3
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ACT 6694 |
Income Tax Research
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An advanced study of selected topics in the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations with the emphasis on tax research. The course covers individual, partnership, corporations as well as estate and gift taxes.
Credit hours:
3
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ACT 6695 |
Accounting Research and Communication
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An individual study of specific accounting topics and written and oral communication of the results of the study.
Credit hours:
3
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ACT 6696 |
Accounting Information Systems
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An advanced study of accounting information systems concepts and applications. Case studies will provide the students an opportunity to relate systems concepts to the actual problems encountered in the analysis, design, implementation, and utilization of computer-based information systems.
Credit hours:
3
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ACT 6698 |
Advanced Auditing
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An examination of the AICPA's professional standards and techniques of reviewing and appraising the various functions of an organization with the objective of reporting on the opportunities for improvement and the deficiencies disclosed. Emphasis on the effectiveness of internal control
structure and operating procedures.
Credit hours:
3
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ACT 6699 |
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
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| |
A study of the recent growth of accounting theory, as influenced by regulatory agencies, economic conditions, and professional accounting organizations.
Credit hours:
3
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BUS 5502 |
Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
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A survey of fundamental theories, concepts, principles and practices in finance, financial accounting, and managerial accounting that provide a foundation for further study in graduate accounting and business courses. (Pass/Fail Only; to earn a Pass grade on the course, students must earn a passing grade on both components of the course.)
Credit hours:
3
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BUS 5503 |
Fundamentals of Economic Analysis and Business Law
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A survey of key concepts in economics and business law that provide a foundation for further study in graduate economics and the MBA curriculum. (Pass/Fail Only; to earn a Pass grade on the course, students must earn a passing grade on both components of the course.)
Credit hours:
3
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BUS 5504 |
Fundamentals of Management and Marketing
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A survey of key concepts in marketing and management that provide a foundation for further study in graduate marketing and management courses. (Pass/Fail Only; to earn a Pass grade on the course, students must earn a passing grade on both components of the course.)
Credit hours:
3
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BUS 5505 |
Fundamentals of Information Systems and QM
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| |
A survey of key concepts in statistics and information systems that provide a foundation for further study in graduate quantitative methods and management information systems. (Pass/Fail Only; to earn a Pass grade on the course, students must earn a passing grade on both components of the course.)
Credit hours:
3
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BUS 6610 |
Business Research Design
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| |
Designed for the student to develop and demonstrate competency in business research methodology and techniques. This
course teaches the MSM or MSHRM student proper research techniques and includes a research proposal.
Credit hours:
3
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BUS 6611 |
Business Strategy
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| |
This course is the capstone course in the MBA program. It integrates the skills and knowledge developed in earlier courses and emphasizes case analysis. Formulation and implementation of strategies are stressed. The course includes an end-of-course comprehensive examination. A "B" grade or better is required to successfully complete this course. The course may not be transferred into the MBA program.
Credit hours:
3
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|
BUS 6612 |
Applied Business Research
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| |
The study of applied research of business problems to develop managerial skills in the preparation and evaluation of a research project.
Credit hours:
3
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ECD 6660 |
Theories of International Economic Development
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| |
This introductory course offers an interdisciplinary approach to economic development theory and bridges theory with “real world” economic development activities through case examples.
Credit hours:
3
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ECD 6661 |
Economic Development Finance
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| |
This course prepares students in the fundamental concepts and methods of economic development finance.
Credit hours:
3
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ECD 6662 |
Applied Spatial Analysis for International Economic Development
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| |
This course prepares students to conduct economic development-related research through the application of computerized mapping software.
Credit hours:
3
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ECD 6680 |
Field Research in International Economic Development
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| |
This course integrates academic knowledge with practical skills to develop professional abilities through economic development fieldwork.
Credit hours:
3
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|
ECD 6699 |
Seminar in International Economic Development
|
| |
This course examines current issues in applied international economic development concepts.
Credit hours:
3
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ECO 6651 |
Managerial Economics
|
| |
Integration of various principles and concepts from different fields of business with primary emphasis on problems of economic decision making and policy formulation at the individual firm and industry levels.
Credit hours:
3
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ECO 6652 |
Macroeconomics and Forecasting
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| |
Credit hours:
3
|
|
ECO 6654 |
Labor Economics
|
| |
An overview of the forces of supply and demand as related to labor markets; wage determination and resource allocation in U.S. labor market operations; the interrelationship of labor and the national economy, wages, prices, and employment; and labor economics in the microenvironment. An introduction to wage determination policies and strategies in a competitive global marketplace.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
ECO 6657 |
International Trade and Economics
|
| |
Principles and problems of international economics, trade theory, international payments, and monetary policies, economic integration, international economic institutions and policies, and contemporary developments in political economy.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 5501 |
Survey of Business Concepts
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| |
An overview course of the business management field including the functional areas of accounting, economics marketing, finance, human relations and human resource management. Must be completed as a prerequisite by all students as a condition of entrance in the EMBA program. (Pass/Fail only) (Prerequisite course to EMBA program; not for credit in other degree programs)
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6603 |
Human Resource Management
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| |
An overview of recruitment, selection, training, retention, compensation, and termination of employees and the relationship of an HR strategy to the strategic and operational roles of general managers.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6611 |
Business Strategy
|
| |
This course is the capstone course in the EMBA program. It integrates the skills and knowledge developed in earlier courses and emphasizes case analysis. Formulation and implementation of strategies are stressed. The course includes
an end-of-course comprehensive examination. A grade of "B" or better is required to complete this course successfully. The course may not be transferred into the EMBA program.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6625 |
Specialized Study in Area of EMBA Concentration
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| |
A study of problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s
adviser, the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate dean or site director. Preparation of an applied research paper is required and may involve an oral defense.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6631 |
Managerial Finance
|
| |
A comprehensive and advanced study of financial analysis, planning, and control techniques for a business entity with emphasis on corporations.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6640 |
Quantitative Analysis for Managers
|
| |
This course provides an in-depth study of the fundamental theories, concepts, and principles of statistics. Coursework will include extensive use and application of statistical tools to analyzing business data using statistics software. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, ANOVA and regression analysis.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6641 |
Decision Theory
|
| |
An analysis of the probabilistic and deterministic quantitative techniques available to the business manager involved in the decision making process of the market place. Included is an evaluation of the models and processes now available for problem-solving purposes.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6642 |
Quantative Methods for Business
|
| |
A blending of topics in business statistics and quantitative modeling applied to business problems. The course is designed to develop students’ ability to apply inferential statistical methods and modeling skills to decision making in business. Topics will include, but not be limited to, probability concepts, hypothesis testing, forecasting, simple and multiple regression, linear programming models, project management, and simulation.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6651 |
Managerial Economics
|
| |
A study of the decision-making process of business firms in the resource allocation process. Both the functioning of markets and the decisions of firms in a variety of market structures are considered. Various theories of the firm are used to study the optimal decision-making rules for business firms under conditions of uncertainty.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6661 |
Strategic Marketing Management
|
| |
principles and procedures for planning, development, implementation and control of marketing programs in profit and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is on the matching of organization resources and strengths with global marketing opportunities, and strategies to overcome environmental threats.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6671 |
Organizational Behavior
|
| |
A study of contemporary concepts and theories of organization and the behavior of individuals and groups applied to organizations in the global business environment.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6673 |
Operations Management
|
| |
An analysis of the conditions under which production and management of goods and services take place in business organizations with attention to the delineation of roles played by management and labor in carrying out production and application of selected quantitative techniques used in production.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
EMBA 6674 |
Ethics in Business
|
| |
The course examines ethical problems and issues faced by managers in the American business and industry with attention to analyzing issues and developing recommended approaches to increase long-term organizational effectiveness.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6631 |
Managerial Finance
|
| |
A comprehensive and advanced study of financial analysis, planning, and control techniques for a business entity with emphasis on corporations.
Note: This course has been changed to MBA 6631.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6632 |
Investment Management and Analysis
|
| |
An introductory investments course which identifies and analyses various forms of investments (such as corporate bonds, common stock, preferred stock) and government securities (such as bonds, notes and bills). The course also includes discussion of the securities market, brokerage functions, and stock exchanges. Particular emphasis is placed on the selection of securities based on the degree of risk and expected rate of return.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6633 |
International Finance
|
| |
An examination of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determination, international financial institutions, and the management of risks associated with international business.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6634 |
Derivative Securities
|
| |
A study of options and futures markets, with emphasis on the nature of speculative transactions, pricing, and method of trading.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6651 |
Financial Institutions
|
| |
A comprehensive graduate study of financial markets and institutions.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6652 |
Problems in Financial Management
|
| |
Case discussions used to examine a broad range of corporate finance issues and decisions. Topics include forecasting financial statements, capital budgeting, risk and return, estimation of capital costs, working capital analysis and business valuation.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6653 |
Finance Research
|
| |
A comprehensive graduate study of practical research in Finance.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6656 |
Analysis of Financial Data
|
| |
This course provides a study of the basic methods and techniques of data analysis in Finance. It covers tolls such as regression and time series, including non-stationary models, multivariate concepts such as co-integration, and models of conditional volatility.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6657 |
Corporate Risk Management
|
| |
This course is a study of the analysis and treatment of the pure risks faced by corporations. This course includes development of the risk management process, analysis and uses of various techniques for managing identified exposures.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
FIN 6658 |
Special Topics in Finance
|
| |
A study in unique topics in Finance.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6601 |
Legal Environment of Employment Decisions
|
| |
This course is designed to help the student understand the law as it applies to the management of human resources. It addresses such topics as the judicial system, methods for resolving disputes, the constitution and the Bill of Rights as they apply to people and law involving administrative agencies. Its coverage is aimed at preparing the managers of human resources to recognize legal problems, to know the legal impact of decisions on personnel matters and to be knowledgeable in general of the law as it might impact individuals in organizations.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6603 |
Human Resources Management
|
| |
The study of the management of people at work with emphasis on recruiting, selecting, training and evaluating personnel.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6604 |
Labor Law
|
| |
A broad overview of relevant laws, court decisions and administrative agency rulings relating to union/management relations. An introduction to the techniques, strategies and objectives of contract negotiation and collective bargaining in union/management relations.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6619 |
Seminar in Human Resource Administration
|
| |
Analysis and discussion of current problems and issues in HRM.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6622 |
Human Resource Staffing
|
| |
Study of theory, principles, and legal requirements for effective recruitment, selection, and promotion in organizational settings. The course provides an in-depth analysis of tools, techniques and statistical concepts applied to the fundamental HR function.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6623 |
Training and Development of Human Resources
|
| |
A study of concepts and practices critical to identifying human resources training and developmental needs critical to ensuring organizational effectiveness.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6625 |
Specialized Study in the Area of Human Resource Management
|
| |
(1-6 semester hours) Study of a problem or problems using research techniques. The study topic requires approval of the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom study is to be made, the college dean and the graduate dean. The course requires preparation of a scholarly paper or project and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses is not to exceed six semester hours. A specialized study, with prior approval, may be substituted for only one required course in a student’s program.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6626 |
Specialized Study in the Area of Human Resource Management
|
| |
(1-6 semester hours) Study of a problem or problems using research techniques. The study topic requires approval of the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom study is to be made, the college dean and the graduate dean. The course requires preparation of a scholarly paper or project and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses is not to exceed six semester hours. A specialized study, with prior approval, may be substituted for only one required course in a student’s program.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6627 |
Specialized Study in the Area of Human Resource Management
|
| |
(1-6 semester hours) Study of a problem or problems using research techniques. The study topic requires approval of the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom study is to be made, the college dean and the graduate dean. The course requires preparation of a scholarly paper or project and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses is not to exceed six semester hours. A specialized study, with prior approval, may be substituted for only one required course in a student’s program.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6632 |
Compensation Management
|
| |
Designed to provide the student with both the theoretical and practical knowledge to design, administer, and evaluate compensation and benefits systems.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6645 |
International Human Resource Management
|
| |
A survey of theory and practice of human resource management in global firms and issues of cross cultural communication and behavior affecting organizational effectiveness in culturally diverse organizations.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6689 |
Human Resource Management Internship
|
| |
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HRM 6698 |
Strategic Human Resource Management
|
| |
This course focuses on an integration of theories and concepts related to the formulation and implementation of human resource strategies to support business strategies. Students analyze case studies, identify problems and their causes, and propose solutions both orally and in writing. The course is also designed to broaden the student’s exposure to the classical and contemporary literature of human resource management. This is the HRM capstone course.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HSA 6680 |
Health Services Administration and Policy
|
| |
The course focuses on the unique characteristics of the U.S. health care delivery system; acquaints students with increased understanding of the context of health services administration and health care policy; and examines key factors and forces impacting total health system performance in the United States.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HSA 6681 |
Legal and Social Issues in Health Administration
|
| |
This course includes an examination of legal and ethical aspects of contemporary issues associated with the health services administration process.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HSA 6682 |
Health Care Planning and Management
|
| |
This course stresses application of traditional management concepts to a variety of health service operational issues, analyzes similarities and differences in management of health service organization (HSO) and other organizational models, formulates new organizational designs and management practices appropriate to current HSO environments, and evaluates adequacy of new models.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HSA 6683 |
Health Care Economics
|
| |
This course stresses economic analysis applied to the health services sector.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
HSA 6684 |
Managed Care: Origins, Organizations and Operations
|
| |
Covers managed care programs, structures, practice models, role of physicians and other clinicians, capitation, cost accounting and forms of reimbursement.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
IS 6672 |
Information Systems and Business Strategy
|
| |
Considers the role of operations and information systems in defining competitive business strategies. Structural decisions (product design, marketing, and finance) as well as issues that cross corporate boundaries (strategies for distribution, supply management and global operations), are addressed. Examines emerging issues such as global manufacturing, E-Commerce, sourcing strategies, manufacturing automation and environmental issues.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
IS 6674 |
Information Systems Management
|
| |
Theoretical and practical applications for managing computerized information systems; planning and control functions of the firm; emphasis on case studies of design projects; the application of human and organizational issues of Management Information Systems (MIS); current academic research into the analysis, design, and implementation of computer information systems.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
IS 6676 |
Electronic Commerce
|
| |
Introduces state-of-the-art concepts and applications that are emerging in the field of electronic commerce.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
IS 6679 |
Management Information Systems
|
| |
Conceptual and practical foundations of information systems to include support of management and decision-making functions, computer system project management, economic and legal considerations of management information systems, and system implementation/evaluation.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
LAW 6600 |
Business Law for Accountants
|
| |
This course focuses on the legal implications of business transactions, particularly as they relate to accounting and auditing. It includes, but is not limited to, such topics as contracts, commercial paper, secured transactions, business organizations, and real and personal property. This course is designed to give a review of basic legal principles and to enable a student to recognize and understand their legal significance in business transactions.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MAN 6657 |
International Trade and Economics
|
| |
Principles and problems of international economics, trade theory, international payments, and monetary policies, economic integration, international economic institutions and policies, and contemporary developments in political economy.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MAN 6670 |
Seminar in International Management
|
| |
A survey of theories and issues related to managing the internationalization of business firms and multinational management.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MAN 6673 |
Operations Management
|
| |
An analysis of the conditions under which production and management of goods and services take place in business organizations with attention to the delineation of roles played by management and labor in carrying out production and application of selected quantitative techniques used in production.
Note: This course has been changed to MBA 6673.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MAN 6674 |
Ethics in Business
|
| |
Examination of ethical problems and conflicts encountered by managers attempting to fit their organizations to the larger social environment. Addresses ethics, codes of ethics, social responsibility of organizations in domestic and global environments.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MAN 6677 |
Systems Management
|
| |
The study, design, implementation and operation of a system within the organization.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MAN 6681 |
Organization Development and Change
|
| |
A study of management concepts and practices useful in improving organizational performance. Theories and concepts applicable to improving making organizations more hospitable to people and more productive in accomplishing their goals and objectives are identified and discussed. Special attention is paid to strategic interventions and change in both private and public sector organizations, and the global arena.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MAN 6682 |
Leadership and Motivation
|
| |
The course examines the foundational concepts of leadership, reviews traditional theories of leadership, and investigates critical issues in leadership and motivation as they apply in the contemporary workplace. Applications develop critical thinking skills about the concepts.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6601 |
Business and Professional Communication
|
| |
Development of skills to assist managers to communicate both to internal and external audiences, to conduct meetings, to negotiate, and to resolve conflict. Emphasis is placed on oral and written presentation skills using state-of-the-art technologies and presentation software.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6605 |
Business and Professional Communication
|
| |
Development of skills to assist managers to communicate to both internal and external audiences, to conduct meetings, to negotiate, and to resolve conflict. Emphasis is placed on oral and written presentation skills using state-of-the-art technologies and presentation software.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6608 |
Thesis
|
| |
Information regarding the thesis program can be obtained from the dean of the College of Business or branch director.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6609 |
Thesis
|
| |
Information regarding the thesis program can be obtained from the dean of the College of Business or branch director.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6610 |
Business Research Design
|
| |
Designed for the student to develop and demonstrate competency in business research methodology and techniques. This course teaches the MBA student proper research techniques and includes a research proposal.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6611 |
Business Strategy
|
| |
This course is the capstone course in the MBA program. It integrates the skills and knowledge developed in earlier courses and emphasizes case analysis. Formulation and implementation of strategies are stressed. The course includes an end-of-course comprehensive examination. A grade of “B” or better is required to complete this course successfully. The course may not be transferred into the MBA program.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6613 |
Seminar in Business
|
| |
Study and analysis of current topics on the leading edge of business. A combination of core material, readings, and research reports on contemporary aspects of business.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6625 |
Specialized Study in Area of Business Administration
|
| |
Study of problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate dean or branch director. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6626 |
Specialized Study in Area of Business Administration
|
| |
Study of problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate dean or branch director. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6627 |
Specialized Study in Ares of Business Administration
|
| |
Study of problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate dean or branch director. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6631 |
Managerial Finance
|
| |
A comprehensive and advanced study of financial analysis, planning, and control techniques for a business entity with emphasis on corporations.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6632 |
Investments
|
| |
An introductory investments course which identifies and analyzes various forms of investments (such as corporate bonds, common stock, preferred stock) and government securities (such as bonds, notes and bills). The course also includes discussion of the securities market, brokerage functions, and stock exchanges. Particular emphasis is placed on the selection of securities based on the degree of risk and expected rate of return.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6633 |
International Finance
|
| |
An examination of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determination, international financial institutions, and the management of the risks associated with international business.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6634 |
Derivative Securities
|
| |
A study of options and futures markets, with emphasis on the nature of speculative transactions, pricing, and method of trading.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6640 |
Quantitative Analysis for Managers
|
| |
This course provides an in-depth study of the fundamental theories, concepts, and principles of statistics. Coursework will include extensive use and application of statistical tools to analyzing business data using statistics software. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, ANOVA and regression analysis.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6641 |
Decision Theory
|
| |
An analysis of the probabilistic and deterministic quantitative techniques available to the business manager involved in the decision making process of the market place. Included is an evaluation of the models and processes now available for problem-solving purposes.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6642 |
Quantitative Methods for Business
|
| |
A blending of topics in business statistics and quantitative modeling applied to business problems. The course is designed to develop students’ ability to apply inferential statistical methods and modeling skills to decision making in business. Topics will include, but not be limited to, probability concepts, hypothesis testing, forecasting, simple and multiple regression, linear programming models, project management, and simulation.
NOTE: This course is no longer offered. Students may substitute either MBA 6640 or MBA 6641.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6651 |
Managerial Economics
|
| |
A study of the decision-making process of business firms in the resource allocation process. Both the functioning of markets and the decisions of firms in a variety of market structures are considered. Various theories of the firm are used to study the optimal decision-making rules for business firms under conditions of uncertainty.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6652 |
Macroeconomics and Forecasting
|
| |
An analysis of the causes of business cycles with the applications of macroeconomic theory and economic forecasting techniques available to the business manager.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6661 |
Strategic Marketing Management
|
| |
Application of marketing concepts, principles and procedures for planning, development, implementation and control of marketing programs in profit and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is on the matching of organization resources and strengths with global marketing opportunities, and strategies to overcome environmental threats.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6671 |
Organizational Behavior
|
| |
Contemporary concepts of organization and behavior of individuals and groups applied to organizations in the global business environment.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MBA 6673 |
Operations Management
|
| |
An analysis of the conditions under which production and management of goods and services take place in business organizations with attention to the delineation of roles played by management and labor in carrying out production and application of selected quantitative techniques used in production.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MGT 6600 |
Advanced Concepts and Topics in Management
|
| |
Provides an introduction to the fundamental theories, concepts, principles and practices in private, public, and not-forprofit management.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MGT 6625 |
Specialized Study in the Area of Management
|
| |
(1-6 semester hours) Study of a problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate branch director. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required
and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. No more than three semester hours credit of this course may be transferred in from another institution.
Credit hours:
3
|
|
MGT 6626 |
Specialized Study in the Area of Management
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(1-6 semester hours) Study of a problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate branch director. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required
and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. No more than three semester hours credit of this course may be transferred in from another institution.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6627 |
Specialized Study in the Area of Management
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(1-6 semester hours) Study of a problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate branch director. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required
and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. No more than three semester hours credit of this course may be transferred in from another institution.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6645 |
Quantitative Methods in Management
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NOTE: This course is not currently available.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6670 |
Seminar in International Management
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A survey of theories and issues related to managing the internationalization of business firms and multinational management.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6671 |
Organizational Behavior
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The evolution of theories of human behavior in organizations with emphasis on modern concepts of organization and behavior of individuals, groups and the organization in the global business environment.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6673 |
Operations Management
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Description and analysis of the conditions under which production of goods and services takes place. Delineation of the roles played by management and labor in affecting production. Quantitative techniques used in production.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6674 |
Ethics in Business
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Examination of ethical problems and conflicts encountered by managers attempting to fit their organizations to the larger social environment. Addresses ethics, codes of ethics, social responsibility of organizations in domestic and global environments.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6675 |
Theory of Organizations
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The study of general business management from a structural standpoint: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6677 |
Systems Management
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The study, design, implementation and operation of a system within the organization.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6681 |
Organization Development and Change
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A study of management concepts and practices useful in improving organizational performance. Theories and concepts applicable to making organizations more hospitable to people and more productive in accomplishing their goals and objectives are identified and discussed. Special attention is paid to strategic interventions and change in both private and public sector organizations and in the global arena.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6682 |
Leadership and Motivation
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The course examines the foundational concepts of leadership, reviews traditional theories of leadership, and investigates critical issues in leadership and motivation as they apply in the contemporary workplace. Applications develop critical thinking skills about the concepts.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6685 |
Management Strategy
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Study of the integrative functions of senior management in long-range strategic planning and decision making to support implementation. This is a capstone course which utilizes all the skills and knowledge developed earlier in the program. It focuses on policy problems and planning beyond the boundaries of the firm. It emphasizes advanced case analysis and computer simulation.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6689 |
Management Internship
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Independent study of a practical problem or project, pertinent to a management concentration, taken in a field setting. A formal written paper or report on the problem or project will be submitted according to the guidelines set forth by the instructor. A verbal presentation and/or oral examination covering problem or project research and findings/results is required. No more than one internship may be used as the MSM "select one" elective. The course may not be substituted for a required course.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6695 |
Accounting Analysis
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The development of an understanding of how accounting information can be interpreted and used by management to aid in the planning and controlling functions of business.
Credit hours:
3
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MGT 6696 |
Financial Analysis
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The development of an understanding of financial theory that will assist management’s evaluation of the firm’s investment, financing, and dividend policies relative to the objective of maximizing shareholder wealth and to familiarize the student with analytical tools that assist in financial decision making.
Credit hours:
3
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MKT 6661 |
Marketing Management
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Application of marketing concepts, principles and procedures for planning, development, implementation and control of marketing programs in profit and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is on the matching of organization resources and strengths with global marketing opportunities, and strategies to overcome environmental threats.
Note: This course has been changed to MBA 6661.
Credit hours:
3
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QM 6640 |
Quantitative Analysis for Managers
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This course provides an in-depth study of the fundamental theories, concepts, and principles of statistics. Coursework will include extensive use and application of statistical tools to analyzing business data using statistics software. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, ANOVA and regression analysis.
Credit hours:
3
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QM 6641 |
Decision Theory
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An analysis of the probabilistic and deterministic quantitative techniques available to the business manager involved in the decision making process of the market place. Included is an evaluation of the models and processes now available for problem-solving purposes.
Credit hours:
3
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