600
Examination of issues involved in managing and deploying information systems in organizations with an emphasis on technologies and human factors that support competitive strategies. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: knowledge of advanced business applications in spreadsheets, database, and presentation graphics software, admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
knowledge of advanced business applications in spreadsheets, database, and presentation graphics software, admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.
The management and deployment of information systems (IS) in organizations around the world, creating value from IS assets and exploring emerging technologies. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Examination of the application and management of business enterprise software using SAP. Issues include software deployment and integration of functional areas that support transaction processing in a business. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Developing effective business communication skills for delivering information and ideas through verbal, written, and non-verbal formats. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Understanding and applying quantitative methods of data analysis that facilitate getting information for business decisions from the raw data that business professionals have available. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Forecasting techniques for business and economics and evaluation of forecasts. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program;
MBA 616.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program; MBA 616
Corequisites
None.
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Investigates the central role accounting systems play in managerial evaluation, control, and planning. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. Recommended:
MBA 504,
MBA 510, and BUS 600.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.
Investigates the central role accounting systems play in the planning, control, and decision making by managers. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
This course explores globalization from the domains of economics, international business, and management. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program.
Corequisites
None.
Investigates the central role accounting systems play in the planning, control, and decision making by managers. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Dynamic nature and managerial aspects of customer-centric marketing. Formulation of analytical decisions concerning marketing strategy. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
An application of the frameworks used to understand and lead individual and group behavior and the processes used to drive organizational change. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
This course provides a framework for the analysis of the investment and financing decisions of the firm and understanding of how to apply finance theory to practical solutions. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program;
MBA 616. Recommended:
MBA 617.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program; MBA 616
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on integrative approach in developing competitive business strategies through a process of analyzing business environments, selecting and implementing strategies, and evaluating results. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program;
MBA 621, 622, 623, 625.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program; MBA 621, MBA 622, MBA 623, MBA 625
Corequisites
None.
A course on theories and application of business analytics. Software tools from SAP will be used. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program;
MBA 614, 616, 617, 625.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program; MBA 614, MBA 616, MBA 617, MBA 625
Corequisites
None.
This course emphasizes integration of skills across all functional areas in business to advance strategic thinking skills necessary for competitive advantage in this global dynamic business environment. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA Program;
MBA 617, 626, 627.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA Program; MBA 617, MBA 626, MBA 627
Corequisites
None.
A study of organization culture and behavior which emphasizes the importance of and need for influencing individual and small group behavior in contemporary organizational settings. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. Recommended:
MBA 508.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.
A study of the frameworks employed to understand and lead individual and group behavior and the processes used to create organizational change. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
The application of quantitative methods to managerial decisions. Applications include optimization, modeling, and simulation, and focus on using the computer to support decision making. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. Recommended:
MBA 504, BUS 600, and knowledge of advanced business applications in spreadsheet software.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.
Corequisites
None.
Understanding and applying a variety of quantitative data analysis methods that uncover important information for making effective business decisions. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Dynamic nature and managerial aspects of marketing. Formulation of analytical decisions concerning marketing strategy. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. Recommended: MBA 503and
MBA 507.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.
Dynamic nature and managerial aspects of customer-centric marketing. Formulation of analytical decisions concerning marketing strategy. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Covers challenges of globalization of product- and factor-markets, managing subsidiaries and influencing affiliates in diverse cultures, in industrialized and emerging economics. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. Recommended:
MBA 508.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.
This course is designed to enable students to discuss and apply the major international business and sustainability issues and theories facing global managers. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
This course provides a framework for the analysis of the investment and financing decisions of the firm and an understanding of how to apply finance theory to practical situations. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites:
MBA 504,
MBA 510, and BUS 600. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
MBA 504, MBA 510, and BUS 600Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.
This course provides a framework for the analysis of the investment and financing decisions of the firm and an understanding of how to apply finance theory to practical solutions. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Application of economics and statistics to business decisions. Integration of theory with issues from Business Week and The Wall Street Journal. Development of business regression models. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Recommended: ECO 600 and BUS 600. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.
The impact of the global economy on managerial decision making. Topics include trade, exchange rate, balance of payments, economic growth, and fiscal and monetary policies. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Work or internship experience relevant to the MBA program. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on developing competitive business strategies through a process of analyzing environments, establishing and implementing strategies, and evaluating results. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: completion of 14 hours of MBA program including the following courses:
MBA 619,
MBA 649,
MBA 659, and
MBA 669. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
completion of 14 hours of MBA program including the following courses: MBA 619, MBA 649, MBA 659, and MBA 669. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on integrative approach in developing competitive business strategies through analyzing business environments, selecting and implementing strategies, and evaluating results. Incorporates Strategy Simulation experience. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program; completion of MBA 620, MBA 650, MBA 660, and MBA 670.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program. Completion of MBA 620, MBA 650, MBA 660, and MBA 670
Corequisites
None.
Special topics of interest not included in courses currently listed in the Bulletin. Prerequisites: regular admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
regular admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.
The capstone experience where skills and competencies are applied to actual business problems. Students develop cross-functional business solutions with the guidance of a faculty committee. CR/NC only. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: completion of 20 hours of the MBA program, including at least seven MBA-designated core courses at the 600-level. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.
Credits
4(4-0)
Prerequisites
completion of 20 hours of the MBA program, including at least seven MBA-designated core courses at the 600-levelAdmission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director
Corequisites
None.