MBA 502
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Foundations of Project Mgmt |
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| Prerequisite: graduate standing in the College of Business
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills,
tools and techniques to accomplish project goals. Projects
may introduce improved processes, create strategic change,
implement new technologies, develop new products and services
and meet legal and business requirements. In today's rapidly
changing business environment, project management is an
essential skill for managers. Without effective project
management, projects will waste resources, not be completed
on time and fail to deliver the functionality that the organization
needs. This course provides an overview of the methods and
processes of modern project management. Topics covered include
project scope, time, cost, risk, communications, quality,
human resource, integration and procurement management. It also
will cover common project management tools like precedence
diagramming, developing a work breakdown structure, risk
analysis and earned value analysis.
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MBA 581
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Survey of Acctng and Finance |
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| This course prepares students so they will understand the
accounting and finance concepts that are necessary for the
completion of the MBA program. The course includes an overview
of accounting practices and focuses attention on the role of
accounting and finance within a firm.
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MBA 582
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Survey of Accounting |
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MBA 583
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Survey of Finance |
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MBA 584
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Survey of Economics |
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| A clear understanding of economic concepts is a necessity as
managers and executives compete in today's global arena. Students
will be introduced to macroeconomic and microeconomic issues and
concepts such as the GDP, inflation rate, unemployment rate,
demand and supply, market structures, balance of payments and the
foreign exchange rate among others. Discussion of monetary and
fiscal policies will be included so students can begin to understand
their importance not only for the U.S. economy but for businesses
as well. Historical perspectives of some issues will be included.
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MBA 585
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Survey of Marketing |
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| This course examines the basic concepts of marketing, its role
in business and the theoretical foundations of marketing. It will
address marketing strategies focusing on market entry,
marketing communications and growth in domestic, foreign and
global markets.
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MBA 586
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Survey of Management |
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| This course will provide the students with knowledge, skills
and dispositions to appreciate management theories, concepts
and actions. Through readings, case studies and experiential
exercises the student will gain an understanding of core
management competencies, strategy formulation, motivation,
ethics/social entrepreneurship, organizational problem solving,
global leadership, innovative/creative thinking, information
literacy in decision making, change management, communication
and effective teamwork. An emphasis will be placed on how the
five funtions of management: planning, staffing, organizing,
leading and controlling impact 21st-century businesses, not-for-
profits and organizations. In addition, the historical perspective
of management will be discussed.
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MBA 595
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Effective Professional Comm. |
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| This course will provide MBA students with an opportunity
to enhance their written and verbal presentation skills to
a more professional level. Students will enhance their communication-
skill competence through practice and feedback of both in-class
and outside-of-class work. Students will be expected to
complete an article suitable for publication and a presentation
for a professional audience.
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MBA 602
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Adv Comm for Project Managers |
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| Prerequisite: graduate standing in the College of Business
According to the Project Management Institute, the two
most frequently required skills for successful project
managers are communicating effectively and managing conflict.
In addition, the most common cause of project failure is
inadequate scope definition, sometimes described as inadequate
project requirements. Effective communications can increase
project success, build consensus about the scope of the projects,
reduce frustration, increase team effectiveness and allow
all team members to contribute to the maximum extent possible.
This course introduces students to advanced communications methods
and techniques of use to project managers. It explores the
challenges of communications, including requirements definition
and conflict management, in the project context and allows
students to develop skills that they can use as they manage
their projects. Topics covered include communication models,
communications challenges, identifying stakeholders and their
interests, requirements identification and documentation,
conflict models, positional versus interest-based conflict
management methods and application of conflict
management tools and techniques.
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MBA 604
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Org Challenges to Project Mgmt & Capstone Appl of Proj Mgmt Skill |
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| Prerequisite: graduate standing in the College of Business,
MBA 502 and 602
This course will address issues related to building a
capacity in an organization to employ effective project
management. It will focus on organizational theories and
arrangements for capacity development, the specific
capabilities necessary for project management application,
the skills necessary for project managers and organizational
learning strategies related to the development of project
management capacity in an organization.
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MBA 610
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Leadership and Org. Behavior |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 586
This course examines the organization from a leadership perspective.
It also develops essential strategies for managing organizations
and skills important to successful leadership and addresses fit
of strategy to organizational level and type, as well as culture
of organization and workers. The course includes discussion of
organizational mission and goals, work coordination, technical
and people problems and managing change.
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MBA 620
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Management of Human Resources |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 586
This course familiarizes students with the strategic and operative
role of the human resource management (HRM) function
of an organization. It examines the classic dimensions of HRM,
including training and organization development and uses an
integrative approach, emphasizing the importance of HRM-related
factors on managerial decision making and organizational performance.
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MBA 622
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Contracts and Labor Relations |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 620
This course deals with issues relating to contracts, benefits and other
issues important to employment agreements. Labor relations, in both
union and non-union settings, will be examined. Students will learn
negotiation skills and techniques as they relate to the management of
human resources.
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MBA 624
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Org & Human Resource Development |
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| Prerequisite MBA 620.
This course examines the strategies and operative role of the
human resource management function of an organization. Focusing on
the role of human resource development (HRD) in
the organization based upon individual and organizational needs,
it explores the analysis, design, development, implementation
and evaluation of HRD systems. It also examines how the HRD function
should be designed and function within the organization.
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MBA 630
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Marketing Management & Planning |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 584, 585 and 586
This course will study the role of marketing within the firm
and in the marketplace. It develops managerial
perspective and analytical ability in dealing with marketing
problems and opportunities. This course focuses on the influence
of the marketplace and the marketing environment on marketing
decision making, the determination of the organization's marketing mix
and the system for planning and controlling the marketing effort.
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MBA 633
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Special Topics in Marketing |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 630
In this course students will research and discuss current
domestic and international topics in the marketing field
including the integration of marketing, advertising and
promotion in profit and non-profit organizations.
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MBA 634
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Seminar in Mkting and Promotion |
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| Prerequisite MBA 630
This course examines the process of developing new products and
services as well as the improvement of existing offerings. It develops
analytical and managerial ability in dealing with product-related
problems and opportunities, provides a framework for integrating
product strategy with the implementation of overall marketing efforts,
develops an understanding of the various aspects of promotion
in marketing and teaches how to design, manage and effectively
utilize promotional strategy and planning.
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MBA 640
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Research for Decision Making |
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| This course is an advanced study of research methodologies and analytical tools for developing and processing data for
decision making. Students will learn the research process: problem development, research design, proposal preparation, data
gathering, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, interpretation of results, report preparation and presentation of research findings.
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MBA 645
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Adv Oper. in Resort/Lodging Indu |
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| This course focuses on the essential elements of the resort and
lodging industry-recreational facilities, lodging/food and beverage
and guest activities. The course further explores the relationship
between the natural resource base and the development of recreational
facilities; discusses the operational and logistical challenges that
resort and lodging managers face and demonstrates the development of
revenue-producing, guest-satisfying activities based on demographic
and psychographic factors. While this course comes from a business
viewpoint, it takes into account the unique structure of resorts.
Resort managers in ski areas, for example, should know something
about the mountain on which their resort depends. They should know
the process by which a virgin mountain is transformed into a viable
ski area. They need to be aware of how to determine the capacity of
the mountain. These managers are not developers and planners; however,
they do need to know enough about planning and development to communicate
effectively with these specialists. In no other service industry can a
group of like-minded individuals have such a profound impact on the
physical and emotional well being of their customers. The challenges
for the resort and lodging industry are to consistently deliver these
experiences at a level beyond guest expectations.
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MBA 646
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Sem in Food & Bev Systems Mgmt |
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| The variables that set apart the food-service segments are unique.
Profitability for each type of food-service entity requires a
detailed analysis and pre-emptive understanding of the key elements
of food and beverage management systems. With competition keen, it
becomes essential to price your product and services in a myriad of
competitive and seasonal environments, so that financial objectives
are met. Upper management is faced with the
ever-emerging challenge to maintain quality, in a difficult labor
market, with heightened competition at almost every turn. This
seminar course is designed to discuss, enhance and foster a climate
of flexibility and change consistent with corporate goals and
objectives in the food and beverage industry. Case analysis along
with topical discussions and project-centered activities will enhance
the students' learning experience. This capstone course examines
organizational strategy formation, planning and implementation in the
public sector environment. Emphasis is placed upon a consideration of
leadership, communication and managerial strategies appropriate for
public sector organizations. Students will prepare a final paper and
make a presentation of the paper's findings.
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MBA 647
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Travel & Tourism Dvlpmt & Planng |
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| Tourism development must be guided by carefully planned policy,
a policy not built on balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements
alone, but on the ideals and principles of human welfare and
happiness. Social problems cannot be solved without a strong and
growing economy that tourism can help to create. Sound development
policy can have a synergistic and positive result of growing tourist
business and the preservation of the natural and cultural resources
that attract visitors. Viewed comprehensively, the relationship
between tourism and the communities, states, regions and countries
requires consideration of many difficult issues: the quality of
architecture, landscape and environmental design; environmental
reclamation and amenity; natural conservation; land-use management;
financial strategies for long-term economic development; employment;
transportation; energy conservation; education, information and
interpretation systems and more. These are the reasons sound tourism
planning is essential. Planning can ensure that tourism development
has the ability to realize the advantages of tourism and reduce the
disadvantages.
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MBA 648
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Investment Analysis and Portfolio Mgmt |
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MBA 649
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Ethics and Legal Environment |
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MBA 650
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Operations Mgmt & Systems Analys |
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| Prerequisites: MBA 584 and 586
This course is an advanced study of the management of operations
and analysis of systems focusing on the relevant
processes, systems, decisions and structures. Topics include measures
of performance, process and system design,
forecasting, capacity planning and scheduling, project planning and
control, quality assurance, Total Quality Management,
job design and re-engineering.
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MBA 653
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Financial Accounting & Reporting |
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MBA 654
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Risk Management |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 650
This course examines selected topics in financial management and
recent developments that have a significant impact on strategic issues in
financial and risk management. It develops analytical ability to
predict and estimate losses, choose methods for risk management and
establish organizational policy for risk strategy. The course utilizes
readings and cases that apply financial and risk theory to real-world
problems.
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MBA 655
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Auditing and Attestation |
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MBA 656
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Regulation |
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MBA 657
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Business Environment & Concepts |
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MBA 660
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International Business |
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| This course examines the functions of management and marketing
as they relate to doing business in the international
market. It includes marketing products and services to countries
in various stages of development, addresses problems and
opportunities that are associated with cultural, political and
economic factors and develops an appreciation and understanding of the
various cross-cultural factors that affect international business.
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MBA 662
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International Marketing |
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| Prerequisites: MBA 630 and 660
This course offers students a managerial view of the analysis, planning
and implementation necessary for successfully marketing products and
services in the global economy. Topics include market and competitive
analysis, governmental and regulatory influences, trading blocs,
marketing management structures and activities and cultural factors.
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MBA 664
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Seminar in International Trade |
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| Prerequisite MBA 660
This course is an advanced study of selected topics in international
business. This course will examine current topics and developments
that have a significant impact on this field. This course
includes a required international trip that includes tours of
various businesses engaged in international trade. See MBA program
director for details.
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MBA 665
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Management of Info & Technology |
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| This course addresses the key issues associated with information
systems and technology that the management of an organization deals
with. Topics include information systems design, networks, database
management, control of critical information, enterprise resources
planning systems and the technology required for these various systems.
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MBA 668
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Intergovernmental Relationship and Community Affairs |
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| This course offers an exploration of issues related to the
functioning of the U.S. federal structure of government, as well as the
structures and operations of various state, county and local governments.
Major focus will be placed on how intergovernmental
issues affect both short- and long-term planning and operations. The role
and importance of public relations, community activities
and other marketing and communication activities will be examined.
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MBA 669
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Managed Care |
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| This course familiarizes students with the strategic and operative role of managed care. It uses an integrative approach,
emphasizing the evolution and importance of managed care on managerial decision making and organizational performance.
This course focuses on the influence of the marketplace and the health care environment on managed care decision making, the determination
of the organization's managed care strategy and the system for planning and controlling managed-care activities.
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MBA 670
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Accounting for Managers |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 581
This course prepares managers to utilize accounting and financial
information for decision making. It addresses the role
of accounting within the operations of the firm and variations among
accounting systems by industry and culture. This course develops an
understanding of alternative financial structures, cost accounting,
organizing financial information to fit the needs of managers,
working capital and cash flow management.
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MBA 673
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Topics in Accounting |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 670
This course prepares students to understand complicated issues
facing managers and accountants. The subjects will vary
depending on the accounting issues facing managers. The course
includes an in-depth study of the managerial situation with
specific attention given to business context and strategic
positioning. Students will use their ability to calculate
the numbers necessary and to interpret what course of action
should be taken. Students will demonstrate ethics as they
relate to the cases.
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MBA 675
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Financial Decision Making |
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MBA 676
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Financial Planning, Performance and Control |
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MBA 678
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Public Policy, Business and Society |
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| This course examines and analyzes the different theoretical and
political perspectives on the value and consequences of
governmental business relationships. Among the topics to be
addressed are: regulatory policies, health care, consumerism,
subsidies and social responsibility.
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MBA 679
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Health Care Regulations and Public Policy |
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| This course examines the legal and regulatory issues affecting
health care organizations. Attention is focused on the role
of governmental and regulatory policy/practices and how they
impact both strategy and management actions. The course discusses the many
facets of public policy issues, both current and emerging, and develops
managerial perspective and analytical ability to deal with the
various publics that impact health care organizations.
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MBA 680
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Financial Reporting and Analysis |
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| Prerequisites: MBA 581 and five MBA core courses
This course is designed to help students to develop an understanding
of the financial reporting environment and management choices regarding
what information to report, how best to report it, when to do so and
where controls are needed to assure reliable and relevant reporting.
The student also learns financial theories, tools and models used to
identify and analyze investment opportunities in today's
financial markets and the role of financial statements analysis
in managerial decision making.
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MBA 682
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Internal Auditing |
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MBA 683
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Special Topics in Finance |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 680, 688 or 689
This course is designed to focus on special topics of
current interest in the world of corporate finance and
management. Topics may include a wide variety of contemporary
finance and management issues as they relate to financial
restructuring, leveraged buyouts, mergers, acquisitions and related
types of reorganizations.
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MBA 684
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Finance Management |
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| Prerequisite: MBA 680, 688 or 689
This course is a study of advanced topics in finance. It addresses
current or emerging issues and areas of interest including capital
budgeting, risk analysis, asset pricing models, capital
structure decisions and mergers/acquisitions.
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MBA 685
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Special Topics in Business |
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| Topics will address current or emerging issues and areas of interest
in business. Repeatable up to six semester hours, provided the topics
are different.
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MBA 688
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Public Bdgting & Financial Anlys |
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| This course is an examination of budgeting and accounting methods utilized in the public sector. This course will present
a study of both theoretical and operational issues in the formation and administration of public sector budgets.
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MBA 689
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Health Care Financial Analysis and Control |
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| Prerequisites: MBA 581 and five MBA core courses
This course is designed to help the student to develop an
understanding of health care financial accounting
and reporting systems, health care regulations and financial control
systems, development and analysis of costing systems in
the health care industry and the recent financial development under
managed-care development.
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MBA 690
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Research Project |
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| This course allows the pursuit of a specific topic of interest
not available in regularly offered courses in business. As
such, this course aims to provide a student with an opportunity
of in-depth and hands-on study on a specific topic in business,
which is student-chosen. In particular, this course is designed
to build on a student's analytical skills to apply knowledge or
theories learned in previous courses. Primary emphasis should be
placed on practical application. As the semester progresses, a
student will develop the research topic and write a substantial
research paper on the topic. Following the general process of
research work, a student will be required to cover the entire
process including identification of the research problem,
formulation of research question, data analysis and conclusion in
the student's final report. It is desirable to plan on publishing
or presenting the paper in a professional venue.
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MBA 700
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Business Strategy and Implementation |
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| This capstone course examines organizational strategy formulation, planning and implementation.
Emphasis is placed upon the development of integrative plans of action that reflect the organization's environmental, market,
financial, people and time constraints. This course addresses the oral and written communication skills necessary to implement strategy in
business. Students will prepare a final paper and make a presentation of the paper's findings.
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MBA 716
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Hosp Mgmt & Strategic Planning |
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| This course is designed to bring the hospitality/business manager
to a new level of awareness. The demand to constantly innovate and
influence change is not something to which hospitality managers have
been accustomed. This course is focused on pointing out how the
challenges of rapid change and competition can be accomplished. It
suggests that tomorrow's manager will be a future-oriented leader,
staying ahead of change and bringing their organizations into the
future. Topics examined in this course, as they relate to the
hospitality industry, include yield management, co-alignment
principle, environmental assessment and scanning, competitive methods,
strategy implementation, integrating strategy change, managing service
quality and the demand, supply and technology relationships in the
service industry, among others. An extensive project is produced in
this class concerning a key topic relating to strategic planning.
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MBA 718
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Public Administration Strategy & Implementation |
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| This capstone course examines organizational strategy formation, planning and implementation in the public
sector environment. Emphasis is placed upon a consideration of leadership, communication and managerial strategies appropriate
for public-sector organizations. Students will prepare a final paper and make a presentation of the paper's findings.
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MBA 719
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Health Care Mgmt Strategy and Implementation |
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| This capstone course examines organizational strategy formulation, planning and implementation for health care
organizations. Emphasis is placed upon the development of integrative plans of action that reflect the organization's environmental,
ethical, market, financial, people and time constraints. This course addresses the oral and written communication skills necessary to implement
strategy in business. Students will prepare a final paper, and make a presentation of the paper's findings.
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