Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MBA 600A. Financial Accounting. 1.5 Hour

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - An introduction to the concepts and procedures underlying financial accounting and the use of financial accounting information for decision making.

MBA 601A. Managerial Accounting. 1.5 Hour

MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING - An introduction to the concepts underlying the preparation and use of accounting data by managers as they plan, control, and make decisions within the organization. Prerequisite(s): MBA 600A.

MBA 602A. Informatn Assurance. 3 Hours

INFORMATION ASSURANCE - Study of current and emerging auditing and assurance standards and professional developments through case study, readings, and research projects. Prerequisite(s): ACC 401 or permission of instructor.

MBA 602B. Fraud Examination. 3 Hours

FRAUD EXAMINATION - Study of topics related to the detection, investigation, and prevention of accounting fraud within a legal and ethical environment. This course will concentrate on occupational fraud and financial statement fraud. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

MBA 603A. Adv Financial Acctg. 3 Hours

ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - Study of consolidated financial statements and accounting for business combinations, government organizations, multinational subsidaries, and foreign currency transactions. Selected IFRS issues are integrated into the course. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 with a minimum grade of C or permission of department chairperson.

MBA 604A. Taxes & Bus Strategy. 3 Hours

TAXES & BUSINESS STRATEGY - Primary emphasis is given to developing a framework that articulates how effective tax planning affects business decisions. An advantage of the framework over a strictly rules-based course is that it can be applied to current and future tax regimes, as well as across tax jurisdictions. Significant emphasis is given to understanding how to account for income taxes for financial statement purposes. Although not primarily a rules-based course, application of the effective tax planning framework to cases and problem-solving exercises will increase students' knowledge of U.S.Tax rules and the factors that shape them. Prerequisite(s): MBA 600A and MBA 601A.

MBA 604B. Adv Issues/Taxation. 3 Hours

ADVANCED ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING - Study of the current federal income tax code and its application to individuals and business entities. Emphasis is placed on the technical issues and planning opportunities that businesses face. Prerequisite(s): ACC 420 or permission of instructor; MBA 600A, MBA 601A.

MBA 605A. Contemp Iss-Acctng. 3 Hours

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING - Seminar covering emerging or controversial accounting issues for the student who has a strong accounting background. Topics include the business and financial situations that underlie accounting problems and controversies, alternative accounting techniques which are accepted or proposed, and the consequences of various accounting practices. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 or permission of instructor.

MBA 605B. International Acctng. 3 Hours

INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING - Study of current topics in international accounting. This course will typically include a week or more of study outside of the U.S. that will include lectures and relevant site visits. In addition to normal tuition, there may be travel and other costs or fees. Foreign locations, countries, topics, and duration may vary. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 or permission of instructor.

MBA 605C. Internatl Acc-IFRS. 3 Hours

INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING-IFRS CERTIFICATE AND RESEARCH - This class includes a comprehensive study of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Students will complete the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales' (ICAEW) IFRS learning and assessment program and upon successful completion earn an IFRS certificate from this globally recognized professional accountacy body. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 or equivalent; permission of instructor. ACC 408 / MBA 603 strongly recommended.

MBA 605D. Internatl Acc-IFRS. 3 Hours

INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING-IFRS CERTIFICATE AND RESEARCH - This class is for NON-UD degree seeking students. The class includes a comprehensive study of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Students will complete the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales' (ICAEW) IFRS learning and assessment program and upon successful completion earn an IFRS certificate from this globally recognized professional accountacy body. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 or equivalent; permission of instructor. ACC 408 / MBA 603 strongly recommended.

MBA 606A. Fin Stmnt/Rsk Anl. 3 Hours

FINANCIAL STATEMENT/RISK ANALYSIS - Study of the tools and techniques of financial statement analysis with an emphasis on earnings management. Prerequisite(s): ACC 306 or permission of instructor.

MBA 607A. Cost Mgt Lean Prn&Apl. 3 Hours

COST MANAGEMENT LEAN PRINCIPLE & APPLICATION - The design and use of performance measurement and control systems from an integrated systems view of an organization. An important aspect of the course is to 'think out of the box' in terms of how to design more flexible and adaptive cost management and performance measurement systems to help organizations become more flexible and responsive in meeting customer needs. Performance measurement and control are discussed in light of an integrated systems view of an organization, the principles of the Toyota Way, the Toyota Production System, and Lean Accounting. Prerequisite(s): ACC 303 and MBA 692. Or permission of instructor.

MBA 608A. Acc Informtn Systems. 3 Hours

ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Study of accounting information systems and their impact on management decision making and control. Emphasis on the systems approach to the collection and reporting of accounting data, system internal controls, and computer applications for managerial and financial accounting. Prerequisite(s): (ACC 341; MBA 660) or permission of instructor.

MBA 609A. SpTopics-Accounting. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING - Advanced and current topics in accounting. Topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

MBA 609B. Acc Indiv Research. 1-6 Hours

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING - Individual research in accounting subjects under the guidance and direction of an accounting faculty member. A formal proposal must be completed and approved by the faculty member, Department Chair, and MBA Director prior to registration. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor; strong academic and/or professional background in accounting.

MBA 611. Stat Anly Bus Dcsn. 1.5 Hour

STATISTICAL TECHNIQUE FOR DECISION ANALYSIS - An introduction to methods that are central in generating information for decision analysis. Topics include hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and experimental design. Prerequisite(s): MBA 610.

MBA 612. Mfg/Service Systems. 1.5 Hour

MANUFACTURING & SERVICE SYSTEMS - An introduction to both traditional and modern manufacturing and service systems, including operating philosophies that drive these systems and the important tools and techniques used therein. Prerequisite(s): MBA 610 and MBA 611.

MBA 613. JIT & Quality. 3 Hours

JIT & QUALITY IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICES - Study of the concepts and techniques of just-in-time manufacturing, total quality systems, and statistical process control. Projects, tours, and guest speakers. Prerequisite(s): MBA 692.

MBA 614. Anaylsis-Factry Sys. 3 Hours

ANALYSIS OF FACTORY SYSTEMS - Study of the concepts and techniques of analysis, design, and management of factory production systems. Work-flow layout, scheduling techniques, stochastic process models, simulations and computerized factory models. (May not be taken for credit if MBA 669 "Decision Support Systems" has been completed.) Prerequisite(s): MBA 610, MBA 611, MBA 612, MBA 691.

MBA 617. Bus Process Improve. 3 Hours

BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS - Study of the concepts and techniques of business process analysis and improvements as building blocks for all operations improvement strategies, using a range of tools from simple process-mapping to computer-based process-modeling. Balancing technical/analytical and organizational/behavioral aspects of business process improvements are highlighted. The class will include a business process analysis/improvement project using a process modeling software. Prerequisite(s): MBA 610, 611and 612.

MBA 618. Manufctrng Mgt Rs Sm. 3 Hours

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT RESEARCH SEMINAR - Individual research effort in conjunction with a faculty member. The seminar will meet several times during the term for research progress presentations. Prerequisite(s): One OPM elective.

MBA 619. Sp Tp-Operations Mgt. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN OPERATION MANAGEMENT - Advanced or special topics in the analysis, design, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing and service systems. Topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

MBA 619A. Methods. 3 Hours

METHODS - Methods.

MBA 620. Financial Anlys&Mark. 3 Hours

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & MARKETS - An overview of finance to include the analysis of financial statements, valuation concepts, capital budgeting techniques, capital structure analysis, working capital management, and capital market financing instruments. Prerequisite(s): MBA 600A.

MBA 620A. Prin of Corp Fin Mgt. 1.5 Hour

PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Principles of corporate financial management.

MBA 620B. Prn Crp Invt&Ast Mgt. 1.5 Hour

PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT - Principles of corporate investment.

MBA 621. Fin Deriva&Risk Mgt. 3 Hours

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES & RISK MANAGEMENT - This course provides a theoretical foundation for the pricing of contingent claims and for designing risk-management strategies. It covers option pricing models, hedging techniques, and trading strategies. It also includes portfolio insurance, value-at-risk measure, multistep binomial trees to value American options, interest rate options, and other exotic options. Prerequisite(s): FIN 480 or permission of instructor.

MBA 622. Adv Coporate Fin. 3 Hours

ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE - This course is focused upon interesting corporate finance issues addressing short term financial management, long term capital budgeting, and long term financing choices. The course requires that the students understand these issues through a series of cases and projects. A significant amount of spreadsheet modeling together with both individual and group work will be required to examine the cases and projects. Prerequisite(s): MBA 620.

MBA 623. Computational Finance. 3 Hours

COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE - The purpose of this course is to introduce students to numerical methods and various financial problems that include portfolio optimization and derivatives valuation that can be tackled by numerical methods. Students will learn the basics of numerical analysis, optimization methods, monte carlo simulations and finite difference methods for solving PDEs. Prerequisite(s): MBA 620; permission of instructor.

MBA 624. Comm Bank Mgt. 3 Hours

COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT - Explores the environment in which banks must operate, the financial statements of banks, and a thorough study of bank management topics, including asset-liability management, the investment portfolio, sources of funds, and the loan portfolio. Prerequisite(s): MBA 620.

MBA 625. Investmnt&Fin Markts. 3 Hours

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Study of investment principles and techniques used by both individual and institutional investors. Topics include bond and stock markets, security valuation methods, portfolio theory and management, and investment institutions. Prerequisite(s): MBA 620.

MBA 626. Interntl Finance Mgt. 3 Hours

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Integrates the international monetary environment with the multinational business firm and its operations. Analyzes the balance of international payments and exchange rate determination. Specific international financial management topics include export-import financing, foreign direct investment, foreign exchange risk management, financial controls, and international capital budgeting. Prerequisite(s): MBA 620.

MBA 628. Fixd Income Analysis. 3 Hours

FIXED INCOME ANALYSIS - This class will expose students to a variety of fixed income instruments that are traded in the financial markets, their investment characteristics, the state-of-art technology for valuing them, technique for quantifying their interest rate risk, and portfolio strategies for using them. Great course for CFA candidates, Fund Managers, Credit Risk Managers, Commercial Bankers and anyone interested in investing in fixed income securities as alternatives to stocks. Prerequisite(s): MBA 610, 611, 620.

MBA 629. Sp Tp-Finance. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE - In-depth application of financial principles to selected areas. Topics vary. Emphasis may be on working capital management, capital budgeting, applied portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, or selected topics. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

MBA 629A. ST: Valuation. 3 Hours

VALUATION - Valuation.

MBA 629B. ST: Enrgy Porfl Mgt. 3 Hours

ENERGY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - Energy portfolio management.

MBA 630. Marketing Essentials. 1.5 Hour

MARKETING ESSENTIALS - Fundamentals of marketing, including macro and micro concepts that affect marketing management. An introduction to marketing terminology, definitions, theories, concepts, and practices. Emphasis on decision variables used by marketing managers, both at the domestic and global level.

MBA 632. Services Marketing. 3 Hours

SERVIECES MARKETING - The course is designed to focus on marketing opportunities, challenges, methods, strategies, and other aspects of marketing that are unique to services oriented businesses. The course emphasizes the environmental approach to services marketing. The students are introduced to the basic concepts of services marketing. The course material focuses on environment and on the modifications of marketing theory and its applications in the services marketing organizations. Prerequisite(s): MBA 630.

MBA 633. Sales Management. 3 Hours

SALES MANAGEMENT - Study of the basic principles and practices of sales management. Rather than viewing sales management as containing separate functions and activities, (such as staffing, training, motivation), this course views them as having systemic relationships with each other. All functions and activities will be viewed as a dynamic process, composed of numerous interrelated parts; all aimed at helping the organization reach its sales objectives. Analyzes the structure of the sales organization, determination of sales policies, selection, training, and motivation of salesperson, and establishing sales territories, and quotas. Prerequisite(s): MBA 630.

MBA 634. Consumer Behavior. 3 Hours

CONSUMER BEHAVIOR - Consumer Behavior is the study of those actions directly involved in obtaining, consuming, and disposing of products and services, including the decision processes that precede and follow these actions. Consumer behavior is of particular interest to those who, for various reasons, desire to influence or change that behavior, including those whose primary concern is marketing, consumer education and protection, and public policy. Consumer behavior is studied within the context of marketing strategy, and market segmentation. Prerequisite(s): MBA 630.

MBA 635. MKT Analysis & Rsrch. 3 Hours

MARKET ANALYSIS & RESEARCH - The purpose of marketing research is to provide decision makers with useful consumer and customer information to reduce uncertainty about alternative courses of business action, and aid in marketing management decision making and planning. To make the wisest decisions and accomplish the best, this course focuses on showing decision makers how to effectively use information provided by marketing research. Prerequisite(s): MBA 611, MBA 630.

MBA 636. Multicultl Marketing. 3 Hours

MULTICULTURAL MARKETING - The course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts and theories of multicultural marketing. The main goals of this course are for students to acquire a basic understanding of the elements of other cultures, to be aware of cultural differences, and to get students to appreciate the importance of cultural adaptation in the marketing program, especially as they relate to the development of marketing systems. Prerequisite(s): MBA 630.

MBA 637. Global MKT MGT. 3 Hours

GLOBAL MARKET MANAGEMENT - Integration of concepts, theories, and analytical procedures associated with market analysis of global markets. This course provides a managerial and strategic perspective on global marketing. It is designed to assist students in developing appropriate business skills and making marketing management decisions in the global context. Prerequisite(s): MBA 630.

MBA 638. Product Planning Dev. 3 Hours

PRODUCT PLANNING DEVELOPMENT - Integration of various product management processes and concepts as customer-focused problem solving. Using projects or simulations, provides an opportunity to practice skills in developing and introducing a new product in a competitive environment. Emphasis on how various techniques can be interpreted to answer questions about performance. Prerequisite(s): MBA 630.

MBA 639. Sp Top-Marketing. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARKETING - Advanced and current topics in marketing, such as product management, consumer behavior, services marketing, sales, and advertising. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

MBA 639A. ST:Mkt Intelligence. 3 Hours

MARKETING INTELLIGENCE - Marketing intelligence.

MBA 639B. Spec Top:Digital Mkt. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS: DIGITAL MARKETING - Special topic on digital marketing.

MBA 640. Prin of Economics. 1.5 Hour

PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - Basic microeconomic principles and their applications. Topics include consumer behavior, production theory, and the interaction of buyers and sellers in various kinds of markets.

MBA 646. Intrnl Trd&Bus Appl. 3 Hours

INTERNATIONAL TRADE & BUSINESS APPLICATIONS - This course introduces a comprehensive and up to date exposition of the theories and applications of international trade that are essential for understanding and suggesting solutions to the important contemporary international trade problems facing firms and managers. Topics cover comparative advantage, gains from trade, imperfect competition and international trade, trade and economic growth, trade policies, economic integration, resource movements and multinational corporations. Prerequisite(s): MBA 640, MBA 641.

MBA 649. Sp Top in Economics. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS - Advanced and current topics in economics. Topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

MBA 652. Soc Resp&Eth dm-Mgt. 3 Hours

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF MANAGEMENT - Study of ethical responsibility in the business setting. Topics include the relationship of management to society, ethical issues in management, the virtues of leaders, strategic management for social responsiveness, management styles in the global marketplace, and the stakeholder management concept. Prerequisite(s): MBA 670.

MBA 653. Corp Iss & Survy Pract. 3 Hours

CORPORATE ISSUES & SURVEY PRACTICUM - An overview of management concepts, principles, and functionality as practiced by major corporations. Each student has the opportunity to develop an innovative alternative to a current issue related to corporate finance, marketing, and/or management. Includes presentations by a team of corporate executives. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all foundation courses.

MBA 656. Intrnatl Culture&Mgt. 3 Hours

INTERNATIONAL CULTURE & MANAGEMENT (STUDY ABROAD) - Study of international culture and business operations. This course will typically include a week or more of study outside of the U.S. that will include lectures and relevant site visits. In addition to normal tuition, there will be travel and other expenses. Locations, countries, and topics may vary. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all foundation courses or permission of faculty member.

MBA 659. ST:Orgn&Their Envirn. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS - ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTS - Advanced and current topics in organizations and their environments. Topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

MBA 660. Informtn Tech&Systems. 1.5 Hour

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS - An introduction to the basic technology underlying information systems and to the concepts and techniques needed to analyze, design, and manage those systems.

MBA 661. E-Commerce. 3 Hours

E-COMMERCE - This course provides an understanding of the information technologies that enable business-to-business and business-to-consumer electronic commerce while focusing on the strategic, operational, management, and societal issues associated with such technology-based commerce. Business cases, experiential exercises, and guest speakers are utilized. This is a required course for the Technology-Enhanced Business/E-Commerce (TEB) concentration. Prerequisite(s): MBA 660.

MBA 662A. Security Mgt Inf Sys. 3 Hours

SECURITY MANAGEMENT FOR INFORMATIONAL SYSTEMS - Addresses issues relevant to creating and managing a systematic security process in organizations. Information security policy, assets, physical and logical information resource security, business continuity, and compliance with relevant security standards are covered. Prerequisite(s): MBA 660 or equivalent.

MBA 662B. Man Telecom Net Sys. 3 Hours

MANAGING TELECOMMUNICATION & NETWORK SYSTEMS - Introduction to management of computer-based communication networks. Includes underlying concepts; basic hardware components and operating systems; network architectures and protocols; data integrity and security; message routing; network resource management. Prerequisite(s): MBA 662A or instructor permission; U.S. Department of Defense Interim Secret Clearance or higher.

MBA 662C. Internet Security. 3 Hours

MANAGING INTERNET SECURITY - This course provides managers with an understanding of both defensive and offensive issues surrounding the security of computer-based information networks. The course includes instruction on theory about information security, psychological operations, hacking, viruses, and network systems management, and security for e-commerce on the Internet. Prerequisite(s): MBA 662B; U.S. Department of Defense Interim Secret Clearance or higher.

MBA 663. Mgt-Info Resources. 3 Hours

MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES - Study of the strategic and management issues associated with the effective organizational use of information technology. Role of the chief information officer; strategic planning, impacts and alliances; information technology assimilation; information technology architectures, functional organization, and operational control; information systems project management. Cases and readings. Prerequisite(s): MBA 660. MBA 693 recommended.

MBA 664. Database Managemnt. 3 Hours

DATABASE MANAGEMENT - Introduction to databases and their management. File organization and data structures; database management systems; major data models; conceptual, logical, and physical database design; data definition and manipulation with SQL; data administration; and client/server and distributed databases. SQL-based software tool for database project. Prerequisite(s): MBA 660.

MBA 665. Systms Analysis&Dsgn. 3 Hours

SYSTEM ANALYSIS & DESIGN - Introduction to object-oriented concepts and techniques for analyzing and designing systems. Activities performed and models created during the different phases of the development life cycle. Systems development project using a CASE tool. Prerequisite(s): MBA 660.

MBA 667A. Business Intelligence. 3 Hours

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE - This course is about developing a program for Business Intelligence in an organization. Will cover the framework, concepts, methods, people skills, and technologies necessary for making effective decisions fast. Also addresses issues from the capture of facts to the delivery of information and decision support systems, including data quality, data warehousing, business intelligence success factors and impact on organizations, business performance management (dashboards and scorecards), multi-dimensional data analysis and online analytic processing, data visualization, and applications of Business Intelligence. Prerequisite(s): MBA 610, MBA 611, MBA 660, and some SQL query language.

MBA 667B. Data Warehousing. 3 Hours

DATA WAREHOUSING - This course will emphasize the purpose, design, implementation, and effective use of data warehouses and data warehousing technologies. Various schemas for the design of a data warehouse, modeling time in a data warehouse, data quality management for building a data warehouse from operational data stores and legacy applications, and technologies to populate and retrieve information from data warehouses will be covered. Related topics of data marts, analytical processing, data mining, and active data warehousing will also be addressed. Prerequisite(s): MBA 660. MBA 664 also required unless student has database management coursework or relevant database management experience.

MBA 668. Adv Website Dev. 3 Hours

ADVANCED WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT - This course covers issues involved in developing Web sites for business usage. Issues covered or investigated include: site layout, implementation and management, good site design practices, connecting Web sites to company data, and processing secure transactions across the Web. Prerequisite(s): HTML and a high-level programming language required.

MBA 669. Sp Top:Mgt Info Sys. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Advanced and current topics in management information systems. Topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

MBA 670. Prin of Org Behvr. 1.5 Hour

ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY & BEHAVIOR - An introduction to management topics conceptualized at the organization and subunit levels of analysis with primary focus on how organizations generate capacities for change in response to their environments. Emphasis on organizational design as a means of adaptation.

MBA 676. International Mgt. 3 Hours

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT - This course focuses on international aspects of organizational behavior, human resource management, labor relations, corporate strategy, and ethical issues and revolves around three objectives: examining the applicability of theory and research in the international management area; surveying topical issues in international management; and developing students' international management skills. Prerequisite(s): MBA 670.

MBA 679. Sp Top-Mgt&Org Behv. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Analysis and interpretation of research studies as applied to management and entrepreneurship. Coverage of issues such as leadership, interpersonal conflict resolution, competitive analysis, new venture issues, resistance to change, managerial development, organizational growth, effects of technology, and emergence of new control systems. Role playing, small group exercises and applications. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

MBA 680. Entreprshp&Fmly Firm. 3 Hours

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & THE FAMILY FIRM - Covers phases in the life span of the owner-managed enterprise and ending with succession to a next generation of management through any of a variety of means. Major topic areas include startup issues, business planning, financing, marketing, managing the growing firm, and succession in a family business context. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all foundation courses.

MBA 682. New Venture Mangmnt. 3 Hours

NEW VENTURE MANAGEMENT - Study of entrepreneurship and development of opportunities in new or renewed businesses. Focus is on identifying and analyzing business opportunities, locating and obtaining venture capital, developing a business plan, managing growth in the enterprise, and the decision-making, risk-taking, and leadership styles of entrepreneurs. Prerequisite(s): MBA 620 and MBA 630.

MBA 684. Competitive Analysis. 3 Hours

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS - An in-depth exposure to the theory and tools of competitive analysis and provide practice in their application. Learn to use various models and analysis tools for interpreting tactical and strategic implications of evolutionary and revolutionary shifts in competitive environments, including entrepreneurial and international situations.

MBA 695. Individual Research. 1-6 Hours

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH - Individual research in subjects encompassed by the MBA curriculum under the guidance and direction of a faculty member. Research may be undertaken on completion of 12 hours of post-foundation coursework. A formal proposal must be completed and approved by the faculty advisor and the MBA Director prior to registration. Prerequisite(s): Permission of faculty advisor and MBA Director.

MBA 699. Capstone Inegrtv Prj. 3 Hours

CAPSTONE INTEGRATIVE PROJECT - Second of the two-course set of capstone integrative experiences that explores the process of creating, sustaining, and growing successful businesses in an era of change. Students work in teams to analyze the strategic environment of a firm and develop a series of recommended actions. Students gain experience in working in a team environment in a non-academic setting, and experience the pressure of delivering a high-quality product to company leaders. The approach taken is tailored to the specific needs of the business as well as the talents of the particular student team. Prerequisite(s): MBA 698 and completion of the four core courses. Or permission from MBA Office.

MBA 758. Principled Organization. 3 Hours

PRINCIPLED ORGANIZATION: INTEGRATING FAITH, ETHICS, AND WORK - Students draw on our Catholic Social Teaching and Marianist Heritage to explore issues related to the role of business as a high calling, a critical profession for the good of society and its citizens. Besides the importance of contributing and acting ethically, we delve into the benefit of integrating these values with current issues in business and its relationship to society. To do so extensive conversations with active business people and reflections on relevance of ideas discussed to personal goals and beliefs are central to the course.

MBA 790. Manag Economics. 1.5 Hour

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS - Application of economic models to managerial decision making. Topics include basic estimation techniques, demand analysis and forecasting, production and cost estimation, profit maximization in competitive markets and in markets where firms have market power, and game theory basics with attention to strategic decision-making in oligopoly market and duopoly models.

MBA 791. Mdl&Anal for Bus Dec. 1.5 Hour

MODELING AND ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS - This course examines the role of analytic thinking and analytic models/techniques in providing support and insight for business decisions. An overall framework for quantitative analysis within business decision-making is presented. Both optimization and descriptive modeling are studied. Analysis techniques such as linear programming, integer and nonliear optimization, and simulation modeling are covered. The course will emphasize the application of analytic tehcniques to business decisions with cases and executive partners from the business community. Prerequisite(s): MBA 611.

MBA 792. Prf Meas&Ctrl Sys Pr. 1.5 Hour

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS PERSPECTIVE - This core MBA course addresses the important cost management and measurement issues relevant to any organization. The competitive and rapidly changing environment faced by most organizations has rendered most traditional cost management, accounting control systems, and methods of performance measurement and analysis ineffective and in some cases even dysfunctional. Prerequisite(s): MBA 600A, MBA 601A.

MBA 793. Operational Effect. 1.5 Hour

OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS - Operational effectiveness is a multidimensional concept that industry has approached in a variety of ways. This course focuses on the underlying principles that drive operational improvements. These principles are used as a basis to develop skills in identifying improvement opportunities, analytical tools to quantify the problem and solution set, and quantitative and policy approaches to maintaining performance once improved. Prerequisite(s): MBA 612.

MBA 794. Info Sys & Bus Dec. 1.5 Hour

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT - Information is a key organizational asset. Information systems and technology are pervasive in organizations with the goal of enabling efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability. Through the analysis of case studies, this course covers what general managers need to know: 1) to make decisions about information systems to achieve organizational goals and 2) to fulfill their role in managing information assets in organizations. It emphasizes the role of information and technology in organizational decision-making. Prerequisite(s): MBA 660.

MBA 795. Org Behavior. 1.5 Hour

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR - The Organizational Behavior course focuses on what makes a workplace effective, efficient, positive, and pleasant. Topics covered include how people make decisions, how employees work together, and how employers can manage employees for maximum productivity. Students will learn about employee compensation and motivation, team dynamics, and what makes a good leader. Students will also learn how norms, values, incentives, and rewards shape behavior in organizations. The course also includes topics such as organizational behavior in the world of the internet, and how the globalization of business impacts communication within an organization. Organizational Behavior is interdisciplinary, involving the fields of psychology, sociology, gender studies, labor economics, business, human resources, management, and many others. As such, the course will study theories in many interdisciplinary fields. Ultimately, the course focuses on how managers become effective leaders by addressing the human side of enterprise. Prerequisite(s): MBA 670.

MBA 796. Corporate Finance. 1.5 Hour

CORPORATE FINANCE - Advanced discussion of financial markets, models, cost of capital computations, valuing real assets, capital budgeting, raising capital, incentives and corporate control, and risk management. Prerequisite(s): MBA 620A and MBA 620B.

MBA 797. Marketing Management. 1.5 Hour

MARKETING MANAGEMENT - Effective marketing is a customer-focused process that pervades an organization. This course focuses on strategic decision making and explores marketing opportunities through product development, pricing strategies, customer communications and channel management. Students learn how to assess business opportunities, research a market, segment markets, and position a firm's offerings in order to create long-term customer and shareholder value. Prerequisite(s): MBA 630.

MBA 798. Strategic Stkhld Mgtmt. 3 Hours

BUSINESS STRATEGY - First of a two-course set of capstone integrative experiences which explores the process of creating, sustaining, and growing successful businesses in an era of change. The course deals with strategic decision making and stakeholder management related to competitive, economic, political, social, cultural, and technological environments in small, medium, and large companies in service and manufacturing settings. Prerequisite(s): MBA 790, MBA 791, MBA 792, MBA 793, MBA 794, MBA 795, MBA 796, MBA 797.

MBA 799. Capstone Integ Pjct. 3 Hours

INTEGRATIVE PROJECT - Second of the two-course set of capstone integrative experiences that explores the process of creating, sustaining, and growing successful businesses in an era of change. Students work in teams to analyze the strategic environment of a firm and develop a series of recommended actions. Students gain experience in working in a team environment in a non-academic setting, and experience the pressure of delivering a high-quality product to company leaders. The approach taken is tailored to the specific needs of the business as well as the talents of the particular student team. Prerequisite(s): MBA 798 and completion of all eight core courses, or permission of MBA Office.