MBA 500. BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP

This course introduces the distinct objectives of the MBA program, including business ethics, communication, decision-making, diversity, leadership, professionalism, social responsibility, and team performance, in the context of traditional theories and models of organizational behavior.

 

An overview of the accounting system and the applicable accounting principles and practices used by accountants and managers in decision making, planning and control, and the preparation of financial reports.

 

MBA 5012. FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

A study of the essential foundations of managerial accounting. The course includes accounting and analysis techniques used in decision-making activities such as financial statement analysis and budgeting.

 

MBA 5013. FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE

An introduction to the principles of financial theory and practice. Topics to be surveyed include financial decision-making, the financial model of the firm, financial markets, working capital management and capital budgeting.

 

MBA 5021. FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT

A foundation course that reviews theories of management and organizational behavior as they have been developed and applied in organizations. Topics will include the functions of managers, the decision-making process, leadership, social responsibility, ethical considerations and the special problems of operating in a global environment. The course is intended for graduate students who have not completed an undergraduate course in management within the past five years.

An introduction to the principles and practices of marketing. Topics will include consumer behavior, segmentation and targeting, marketing research, marketing mix and planning, promotional issues, pricing issues, services marketing, and global marketing.

 

A foundation for business managers to operate within the legal environment, and for individuals to engage in commercial transactions, including principles of contract law and property law.

 

A study of the essential foundations of macroeconomics. The course will introduce the problem of scarcity, and supply and demand analysis to the student. Additionally, the course will focus on a variety of topics including national income, unemployment, inflation, monetary, and fiscal policy.

 

A study of the essential foundations of microeconomics. The course will introduce the problem of scarcity and the concept of opportunity cost. Additionally, the course will focus on a variety of topics including the theory of the firm, and the efficiency of resource allocation under various market structures.

An introduction to the field of international business and international trade. Business enterprise in international trade, effects of economic, political, and social environment on international business and international trade.

 

This course introduces students to the essential elements of applied statistical analysis appropriate for business organizations. It is intended for students who have never studied business statistics or those wishing to refresh their knowledge of probability theory, descriptive statistics and data relationships. Spreadsheet software will be used extensively; students registering for this course must have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

 

This course teaches students how to obtain information from data, and how to build models for making decisions. The goal is to sharpen the student’s ability to approach business-related problems by integrating methods and applications. 

 

This course introduces the fundamental concepts underlying the design, implementation, control, and evaluation of business-oriented computer based information systems, office automation, information reporting, and decision-making.

 

This course presents methodology appropriate for conducting research in business organizations. It includes a brief review of introductory MIS principles, the business research process, and a discussion of ethics in the research process. The course will focus on research design and sampling methods, sources and collection of data, probability and probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, and the presentation of data (both oral and written). The emphasis of the course is on data analysis and spreadsheet use in statistics and management science. Course activities may include case analyses, research, application of advanced techniques, and/or utilization of various information technologies.

Prerequisite(s): MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5041, MBA 5042, MBA 5043.

 

This course presents a strategic foundation for marketing decision-making. It integrates the tactics of information gathering, environment analysis, competitive analysis, product positioning and the implementation of strategic positioning. Emphasis is placed on written and verbal communications skill development.
Prerequisite: MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5022. MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5022.

 

Problems of the firm and how to solve them. Price and output determination with analysis of cost and demand functions in markets of various types as well as decision-making under conditions of uncertainty and over time. Emphasis is given to firm’s role in the global economy and the theory of international trade. The course will deal with the application of economic theory to business practice.
Prerequisite: MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5031, MBA 5032. MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5031, MBA 5032.

 

A survey of the tools and techniques currently employed by financial decision makers when evaluating organizational performance and developing future courses of action. Emphasis will be placed upon working capital management and capital budgeting techniques.
Prerequisite: MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5011, MBA 5012, MBA 5013. MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5011, MBA 5012, MBA 5013.

A basic understanding of both internal and external accounting principles and techniques with appropriate application to decision models. Financial and managerial accounting concepts and issues are considered from the viewpoint of the report users.
Prerequisite: MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5011, MBA 5012. MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5011, MBA 5012.

 

This course introduces students to the varied diverse stakeholders who impact directly and indirectly on business policy and public policy formation. Included is analysis of the ways in which the interests of the customer, the creditor, the shareholder, the employee, the government, and the society interface with optimal decision-making by business organizations. The course utilized current business issues to provide students with the opportunity to think and write critically and entrepreneurially, while being sensitive to ethical, global, and policy dimensions.
Prerequisite: MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5023. MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5023.

 

This course presents a variety of quantitative models applicable to both routine and non-routine business decisions. This course teaches students how to obtain information from data, and how to build models for making decisions. The goal of the course is to sharpen the student’s ability to approach business-related problems by integrating methods and applications. The focus of the course is on understanding the meaning of both the numbers and the methods, not necessarily on the manual computations. Topics may include (but are not limited to) regression and correlation analysis, time series analysis and forecasting models, and quality and productivity management. Course activities may include case analyses, research, application of advanced techniques, or and/or utilization of various information technologies.

Prerequisite: MBA 512 or equivalent.

 

MBA 516. ADVANCED TOPICS IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 

This course will address select advanced topics in advanced operations management. The goal of the course is to enhance the student’s ability to approach business-related problems by integrating advanced methods and applications. The focus of the course is on understanding the meaning of both the numbers and the methods, not necessarily on the manual computations. Topics may include (but are not limited to) simulation modeling in Microsoft Excel, optimization modeling and applications, stochastic modeling and queuing theory applications, and inventory management and modeling. Course activities may include case analyses, research, application of advanced techniques, and/or utilization of various information technologies.

Prerequisite: MBA 512 or equivalent.

 

Prerequisite: MBA 520.

 

This course examines the core business areas of marketing and entrepreneurship as they relate to an e-Business strategy. It focuses on e-Business multi-channeling that fuses digital services with retail channels to meet the needs of marketers and entrepreneurs. The major strategic concepts of the e-Business paradigm will be discussed along with analyzing the possible advantages and disadvantages. Class participation will center on the insightful analyses of new ways to use technology to become more profitable. Students will demonstrate skill in creating a full online e-Business platform using HTML, JavaScript, and XML coding.

Prerequisite: MBA 520.

 

This course will deal with how and why the world’s countries differ. It will address select topics in International Business. The topics have been chosen to emphasize recent global changes and development. The course will deal with the functions and forms of the international monetary system. It will examine the strategies and structures of international businesses. The implications of international business for International managers, and for their organization’s strategy, structure, and functions. Our objective is to acquaint the student with the advanced topics in global environment of international business policy that underlies much business analysis and decision-making.

Prerequisite(s): MBA 500 (co-requisite), MBA 5033.

 

This course is a combination of readings, research, and direct experience. The course provides an overview of a Western European Society. A ten-day field trip in Western Europe is a major learning experience of the course. Site visits are made in a number of cities in European countries. Site visits include Cities, Regions, and Business and travel centers. Arrangements for travel are made during the summer and fall, and travel in the spring. The purpose of the course is to create a global learning experience using Western Europe as a medium to facilitate the student’s understanding of the global business environment.

Prerequisite: MBA 500(co-requisite).

 

This course offers a study of advanced methods of security analysis and valuation, including derivative products. Additionally, asset allocation models are examined, with special focus upon portfolio construction and management, including Modern Portfolio Theory. Also analyzed are explanatory theories of market behavior and their efficiency.
Prerequisite: MBA 540 MBA 540

This course will address select advanced topics in finance. Topics include, but are not limited to, financial markets and institutions, the theories and strategies of derivatives, organizational risk management and insurance, and financial modeling.

Prerequisite: MBA 540

 

This course introduces students to advanced leadership theory and application. Students engage in analysis of the various leadership styles. Course content gives the student the knowledge required for effective and efficient organizational decision-making. There is a strong emphasis on recognizing assumptions and limitations of these models and the interpretation of results. Opportunities are given to integrate course material with personal leadership experiences. Emphasis is placed on the student's personal leadership development using a series of self-assessment instruments.

Prerequisite(s): MBA 500, MBA 5021.

 

MBA 554. ORGANIZATIONAL DIAGNOSIS, DEVELOPMENT, AND CHANGE 

Organizational Diagnosis, Development and Change explores complex organizations as dynamic organisms in need of constant care and attention. Topics included in the course will enable individuals interested in such OD activities to maintain the composure of the organization through times of hyperchange so that continuous improvement and total quality management can be sustained without losing the competitive edge of the organization.

Prerequisite(s): MBA 500, MBA 5021.

 

This course offers a survey of best practices in the area of human resources, with particular attention toward responding to the legal and financial environments. Students will learn to analyze the impact that statutory, administrative, and case law have upon human resource management. Design, management, and administration of compensation methods, as well as recent developments in benefits packages, are covered.
Prerequisite: MBA 580 MBA 580

 

This course will address select advanced topics in accounting. Topics include corporate financial reporting, financial and tax planning, accounting policies and practices, advanced management accounting, and other current issues.

Prerequisite: MBA 560.

MBA 576. MANAGING HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
This course offers an in-depth examination of the U.S. Health Care System. Topics covered include a brief history of healthcare services and issues that influence the current healthcare delivery system. Also covered is the organization and financing of healthcare systems such as hospitals, physician group practices, managed care organizations and long-term care facilities. Additional topics include the health service workforce and measuring outcomes of the delivery system.
Prerequisite: MBA 5021; co-requisite MBA 500 

MBA 577. ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
This course will address select advanced topics in healthcare management. The purpose of the course is to provide the student a deeper understanding of how applying managerial techniques can improve the delivery of high-quality healthcare. Topics may include (but are not limited to) health law, epidemiology, marketing, finance, comparative health care systems and public policy. Course assignments may include case studies, research and field interviews of acknowledged experts in the field. 
Prerequisite: MBA 5021; co-requisite MBA 500