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MBA Foundation Courses (Maximum 15 credit
hours: May Not be Required)
(Each course is 3 credit hours)
BADM
530 Principles of Business Statistics
ECON 540
Fundamentals of Economics
ACCT 550
Principles of Accounting
FINC 560
Foundations of Finance
MKTG 570
Fundamentals of Marketing
BADM 530 Principles of Business
Statistics (3.0):
This course introduces the
foundation of probability and statistics used in management. First
the course covers the basics of data analysis and display,
descriptive measures, random variables, and probability
distributions and then Introduces statistical inference and its use
in decision-making. The course seeks application-oriented
understanding of regression analysis and develops the ability to
design, estimate, evaluate, and interpret statistical models.
Prerequisites: None
ECON 540 Fundamentals of
Economics (3.0):
This course explores the
application of microeconomic theory to management decisions and
examines the consequences of macroeconomic policies upon businesses
in the global market place.
Prerequisite: None
ACCT 550 Principles of
Accounting (3.0):
This course provides a
background in both the concepts and practice of accounting that
assist management in the decision making. Contemporary accounting
scandals in financial reporting and statement analysis are examined,
as well as the proper use of product costing in planning and
controlling operations, and special reports and analysis.
Prerequisite: None
FINC 560 Foundations of Finance
(3.0): This course
surveys the fundamental financial concepts and principles including
the role of the financial manager, valuation models, basic risk and
return concepts, and capital budgeting, capital structure theory,
dividend policy, working capital management, and financial planning
and control.
Prerequisite: None
MKTG 570 Fundamentals of
Marketing (3.0): This course is designed
to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of marketing,
focusing upon the factors that influence managerial strategies and
decisions for marketing their products or services, which include
consumer and organizational buyer behavior, marketing research,
product decisions, services marketing, promotion, pricing, and
distribution. Additionally, the course examines marketing in the
international, electronic, and non-profit sectors and seeks to
sensitize students to the legal and ethical consequences of
marketing decisions.
Prerequisite: BADM 530, ECON 540
MBA Core Courses (27 credit hours: Required
for All students)
(Each
course is 3 credit hours)
MGMT 605 The Art of Leadership and Communication
ACCT 610 Managerial Accounting
ECON 610 Managerial Economics
MGMT 610 Management Science
MGMT 615 Organizational Behavior
MIS 620 Management Information Systems
FINC 620 Financial Management
MKTG 640 Marketing Management
MGMT 650 Business Policy and Strategy
MGMT 605 The Art of
Leadership and Communication (3.0):
This course is the first step in
the development of the path that students will take as they move
through the MBA program. The course focuses on three core
activities. First, they will work on the development of goals they
hope to achieve in their MBA education. Next, students will discuss
and receive individualized guidance from 360 Degree feedback
assessments designed to help them improve and enhance critical
career and professional skills. Finally, students participate in
experiential exercises that focus on the communication skills and
behaviors required for successful leadership. Students’ written and
oral skills are enhanced through report preparation and
presentation, and public speaking.
Prerequisite: None
ACCT 610 Managerial
Accounting (3.0): The primary objective of
the course is to enable the student to make effective use of
management accounting data within his/her own organization or
business practice. A secondary objective is to develop the
analytical skills necessary to diagnose complex business issues in
an accounting context. In addition, the course touches on global
issues facing corporations such as transfer pricing and outsourcing.
The course also introduces students to management accounting
practices across borders and compares these practices to US practice
(such as budgeting, value chain management, pricing).
Prerequisite: ACCT 550 or equivalent
ECON 610 Managerial Economics
(3.0): The
application of economic theory and quantitative methods to an
analysis of managerial decision-making in national and international
settings. Topics include empirical estimation of demand functions,
cost and production functions, product pricing, application of
cost-benefit analysis to non-profit sector, risk analysis,
technology change management and plant selection strategies in a
global economy.
Prerequisite: ECON 540, MGMT 610 or equivalent
MGMT 610 Management Science
(3.0):
This course is designed to provide students
with a conceptual understanding of the role that management science
plays in the decision-making process. Various quantitative methods
will be discussed, including linear programming, decision analysis,
project management, inventory models, forecasting, simulation and
queuing models. There will be an emphasis on modeling, problem
solving, and showing how quantitative approaches can be used to
enhance the decision making process.
Prerequisite: BADM 530 or equivalent
MGMT 615 Organizational
Behavior (3.0): The importance of human
behavior in reaching organizational goals. Course emphasis: managing
individual and interpersonal relations; group and inter-group
dynamics; leadership, communication and motivation skills in
managing organizational performance and change.
Prerequisite: None
MIS 620 Management Information Systems
(3.0):
Information systems have become essential for
creating competitive firms, managing global corporations, and
providing useful products and services to customers. This course
provides the concepts of
management information systems that students will find it vital to
their professional success. It is a computer-based approach
to planning, design, implementation and evaluation of information
systems in complex organizations. International issues
related to the transnational firms, and social, ethical and cultural
issues related to information systems will be discussed too.
Prerequisite: None
FINC 620 Financial Management (3.0): An
evaluation of the key techniques in solving common financial
management
problems including the cost of capital, capital budgeting, financial
analysis, valuation and working capital. Other topics include
capital markets and international money, portfolio theory in an
international context and exchange rate determination.
Prerequisite: ACCT 550, FINC 560 or
equivalent
MKTG 640 Marketing Management (3.0):
A study of the organization and coordination
of the total marketing program: sales, advertising, product
development, pricing decision making, marketing research, materials
management, market segmentation and product differentiation,
planning and policy determination.
Prerequisite: MKTG 570 or equivalent, MGMT 605, ACCT 615, ECON 615,
FINC 620
MGMT 650 Business Policy and
Strategy (3.0):
A capstone course
designed to develop a framework of analysis for long-term policy
formulation in a global economy. Case materials and computer
simulation are used to integrate strategic concepts and techniques
learned in earlier core courses. Emphasis will be placed on social
and ethical responsibilities of management.
Prerequisite: MGMT 605, ACCT 610,
ECON 610, MGMT 615, FINC 620, MIS 620
MBA
Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
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