Graduate Courses

This course covers concepts in business ethics along with the development of skills and knowledge related to management communication.

Cross-listed with MBA516

This course covers concepts in business ethics along with the development of skills and knowledge related to management communication.

FLEX. Cross-listed with MBA516

This course covers concepts in business ethics along with the development of skills and knowledge related to management communication.

Online. Cross-listed with MBA516

An examination of the theoretical bases of individual, group, and organizational processes. Emphasis will be on the analysis of various business situations and the application of theory to the practical resolution of individual, team and organizational issues. Topics include: cognitive processes and biases, managing diversity, group processes, individual and group decision-making techniques, motivation, leadership, power, and organizational culture, design, and change.

Cross-listed with MBA517

An examination of the theoretical bases of individual, group, and organizational processes. Emphasis will be on the analysis of various business situations and the application of theory to the practical resolution of individual, team and organizational issues. Topics include: cognitive processes and biases, managing diversity, group processes, individual and group decision-making techniques, motivation, leadership, power, and organizational culture, design, and change.

FLEX. Cross-listed with MBA517

An examination of the theoretical bases of individual, group, and organizational processes. Emphasis will be on the analysis of various business situations and the application of theory to the practical resolution of individual, team and organizational issues. Topics include: cognitive processes and biases, managing diversity, group processes, individual and group decision-making techniques, motivation, leadership, power, and organizational culture, design, and change.

Online. Cross-listed with MBA517

This is an introduction to database management systems for MBA students. There will be a strong emphasis on the design and development of relational database systems using realistic business models. There will be a special focus on developing problem-solving skills. The class will build querying skills using SQL. Students will learn how to use state-of-the-art database management systems programs. Other topics will include database administration and data security issues. There is no prerequisite for this class. This course cannot be applied to the IT or CS Master's degrees.

Cross-listed with CSC 321 E1 and CSC 520 E1.

This is an introduction to database management systems for MBA students. There will be a strong emphasis on the design and development of relational database systems using realistic business models. There will be a special focus on developing problem-solving skills. The class will build querying skills using SQL. Students will learn how to use state-of-the-art database management systems programs. Other topics will include database administration and data security issues. There is no prerequisite for this class. This course cannot be applied to the IT or CS Master's degrees.

FLEX. Cross-listed with CSC 321 E1 and CSC 520 E1.

This is an introduction to database management systems for MBA students. There will be a strong emphasis on the design and development of relational database systems using realistic business models. There will be a special focus on developing problem-solving skills. The class will build querying skills using SQL. Students will learn how to use state-of-the-art database management systems programs. Other topics will include database administration and data security issues. There is no prerequisite for this class. This course cannot be applied to the IT or CS Master's degrees.

Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Cross-listed with CSC 321 E1 and CSC 520 E1.

This a fundamental introduction to the concept of object-orientation and the universal characteristics of all computer programs. Topics will include statements in sequences, decision structures, iteration structures, functions, and decomposition. The first portion of the course will be taught with Alice, a highly visual system that requires a minimum of traditional programming syntax. Java, a contemporary object-oriented language in wide use will be introduced later in the course. This course cannot be applied to the CIS/IT/CS Master's degrees.

Cross-listed with CSC 202 01 and CSC 522 01.

This a fundamental introduction to the concept of object-orientation and the universal characteristics of all computer programs. Topics will include statements in sequences, decision structures, iteration structures, functions, and decomposition. The first portion of the course will be taught with Alice, a highly visual system that requires a minimum of traditional programming syntax. Java, a contemporary object-oriented language in wide use will be introduced later in the course. This course cannot be applied to the CIS/IT/CS Master's degrees.

FLEX. Cross-listed with CSC 202 01 and CSC 522 01.

This a fundamental introduction to the concept of object-orientation and the universal characteristics of all computer programs. Topics will include statements in sequences, decision structures, iteration structures, functions, and decomposition. The first portion of the course will be taught with Alice, a highly visual system that requires a minimum of traditional programming syntax. Java, a contemporary object-oriented language in wide use will be introduced later in the course. This course cannot be applied to the CIS/IT/CS Master's degrees.

Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Cross-listed with CSC 202 01 and CSC 522 01.

A study of the allocation of resources available to the firm and the activities of the firm. The course emphasizes the use of descriptive, geometric, mathematical, statistical and economic models in clarifying problems in organizing and evaluating information, as well as comparing alternative courses of action. Prerequisite: MBA 508 and 509 (or equivalent).

Cross-listed with MBA555

A study of the allocation of resources available to the firm and the activities of the firm. The course emphasizes the use of descriptive, geometric, mathematical, statistical and economic models in clarifying problems in organizing and evaluating information, as well as comparing alternative courses of action. Prerequisite: MBA 508 and 509 (or equivalent).

FLEX. Cross-listed with MBA555

A study of the allocation of resources available to the firm and the activities of the firm. The course emphasizes the use of descriptive, geometric, mathematical, statistical and economic models in clarifying problems in organizing and evaluating information, as well as comparing alternative courses of action. Prerequisite: MBA 508 and 509 (or equivalent).

Online. Cross-listed with MBA555

An examination of the management of human resources. Special attention will be given to: problems in evaluating abilities and performance; effective recruitment and selection; compensation techniques; developing the organization's human resources. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic environment of employment law and the quantitative models used to assist the manager in the decision process.

Cross-listed with MBA582

An examination of the management of human resources. Special attention will be given to: problems in evaluating abilities and performance; effective recruitment and selection; compensation techniques; developing the organization's human resources. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic environment of employment law and the quantitative models used to assist the manager in the decision process.

FLEX. Cross-listed with MBA582

An examination of the management of human resources. Special attention will be given to: problems in evaluating abilities and performance; effective recruitment and selection; compensation techniques; developing the organization's human resources. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic environment of employment law and the quantitative models used to assist the manager in the decision process.

Online. Cross-listed with MBA582

A leader's primary function is decision making. This course will introduce students to the skill of decision-making. The course will place emphasis on understanding rational decisions and irrational behaviors that are, in fact, predictable. Students will utilize temporal portfolios, decision error codex and decision-trees to analyze the psychology of decision making such as biases, heuristics and risk propensity. We will be analyzing a variety of situations from historical content to everyday business decisions.

Cross-listed with MBA584

A leader's primary function is decision making. This course will introduce students to the skill of decision-making. The course will place emphasis on understanding rational decisions and irrational behaviors that are, in fact, predictable. Students will utilize temporal portfolios, decision error codex and decision-trees to analyze the psychology of decision making such as biases, heuristics and risk propensity. We will be analyzing a variety of situations from historical content to everyday business decisions.

Flex. Cross-listed with MBA584

A leader's primary function is decision making. This course will introduce students to the skill of decision-making. The course will place emphasis on understanding rational decisions and irrational behaviors that are, in fact, predictable. Students will utilize temporal portfolios, decision error codex and decision-trees to analyze the psychology of decision making such as biases, heuristics and risk propensity. We will be analyzing a variety of situations from historical content to everyday business decisions.

Online. Cross-listed with MBA584

The goal of this course is to help students develop negotiation skills that produce more creative, satisfying agreements. Through live roleplaying exercises, students gain experience in bargaining and conflict resolution across a broad range of business settings. Topics discussed include collaborative problem-solving negotiation tactics, conflict de-escalation, mediation, and team-based negotiation.

Cross-listed with MBA586

The goal of this course is to help students develop negotiation skills that produce more creative, satisfying agreements. Through live roleplaying exercises, students gain experience in bargaining and conflict resolution across a broad range of business settings. Topics discussed include collaborative problem-solving negotiation tactics, conflict de-escalation, mediation, and team-based negotiation.

FLEX. Cross-listed with MBA586

The goal of this course is to help students develop negotiation skills that produce more creative, satisfying agreements. Through live roleplaying exercises, students gain experience in bargaining and conflict resolution across a broad range of business settings. Topics discussed include collaborative problem-solving negotiation tactics, conflict de-escalation, mediation, and team-based negotiation.

Online. Cross-listed with MBA586

The course begins with a review of fundamental marketing concepts and then progresses to the study of market-oriented decision making. Students learn how to analyze the overall market, evaluate competitive position, create a marketing plan, and evaluate the success of that plan. Topics include: operationalizing customer value, market analysis, portfolio analysis, and strategic marketing planning. Students will put marketing theories into practice by creating an actual marketing plan and/or through a computer simulation.

Cross-listed with MBA635

The course begins with a review of fundamental marketing concepts and then progresses to the study of market-oriented decision making. Students learn how to analyze the overall market, evaluate competitive position, create a marketing plan, and evaluate the success of that plan. Topics include: operationalizing customer value, market analysis, portfolio analysis, and strategic marketing planning. Students will put marketing theories into practice by creating an actual marketing plan and/or through a computer simulation.

Online. Cross-listed with MBA635

The course begins with a review of fundamental marketing concepts and then progresses to the study of market-oriented decision making. Students learn how to analyze the overall market, evaluate competitive position, create a marketing plan, and evaluate the success of that plan. Topics include: operationalizing customer value, market analysis, portfolio analysis, and strategic marketing planning. Students will put marketing theories into practice by creating an actual marketing plan and/or through a computer simulation.

Online. Cross-listed with MBA635

A study of the theory and process financial managers utilize in making financial decisions, the effect of these decisions and the process of selecting the most appropriate alternatives for the specific situation at hand. Topics include: budgeting of funds and analysis of financial requirements; formulations of debt policy; decisions for optimum capital structure; determination of influences on the cost of capital; capital budgeting techniques; and risk leverage and break-even analysis. Students will use spreadsheet packages. Prerequisite: MBA 511, or equivalent, and competency in spreadsheet software.

A study of the theory and process financial managers utilize in making financial decisions, the effect of these decisions and the process of selecting the most appropriate alternatives for the specific situation at hand. Topics include: budgeting of funds and analysis of financial requirements; formulations of debt policy; decisions for optimum capital structure; determination of influences on the cost of capital; capital budgeting techniques; and risk leverage and break-even analysis. Students will use spreadsheet packages. Prerequisite: MBA 511, or equivalent, and competency in spreadsheet software.

Flex

A study of the theory and process financial managers utilize in making financial decisions, the effect of these decisions and the process of selecting the most appropriate alternatives for the specific situation at hand. Topics include: budgeting of funds and analysis of financial requirements; formulations of debt policy; decisions for optimum capital structure; determination of influences on the cost of capital; capital budgeting techniques; and risk leverage and break-even analysis. Students will use spreadsheet packages. Prerequisite: MBA 511, or equivalent, and competency in spreadsheet software.

Online Synchronous Cross-listed with MBA640

This course explores the contemporary issues of finance with a focus on modern financial history. Students will survey the popular literature on topics such as the credit crisis and its history, financial bubbles and stock market crashes, the history of bailouts in the U.S. and other countries, the development and the product of financial engineering and financial innovation, the impact of the Federal Reserve's leadership on the present and the future of the U.S. economy and capital market, the impact of legislations and economic policies on the behavior of the financial market. The topics may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: Students should have some basic knowledge of macroeconomics.

Cross-listed with BUS487 This course must be taken in person No Flex option for this class

Marketers must understand consumer behavior in order to develop customer-focused marketing strategies. In this course students learn theories that help explain how people evaluate products and services. Students will also learn how marketers use these theories to motivate buying behavior.

Cross-listed with MBA652 & BUS370

Marketers must understand consumer behavior in order to develop customer-focused marketing strategies. In this course students learn theories that help explain how people evaluate products and services. Students will also learn how marketers use these theories to motivate buying behavior.

FLEX. Cross-listed with MBA652 & BUS370

Marketers must understand consumer behavior in order to develop customer-focused marketing strategies. In this course students learn theories that help explain how people evaluate products and services. Students will also learn how marketers use these theories to motivate buying behavior.

Online. Cross-listed with MBA652 & BUS370

This course seeks to develop students' abilities to recognize, model, and solve problems inherent in production and service environments. The course will emphasize the concepts and techniques that are useful in making decisions on production facilities and capacity, choices of technology and equipment, process design, and the scheduling and control of operations activities. Specific topics include product and process design, quality management, linear programming, decision analysis, queuing theory, forecasting, and inventory models. The goal is to make the students aware of the importance of operations management in today's business environment, as well as quantitative methods of analysis. Course includes utilization of computer-based techniques and applications. Prerequisites: MBA 509, or equivalent, and competency in spreadsheet software.

Cross-listed with MBA660

This course seeks to develop students' abilities to recognize, model, and solve problems inherent in production and service environments. The course will emphasize the concepts and techniques that are useful in making decisions on production facilities and capacity, choices of technology and equipment, process design, and the scheduling and control of operations activities. Specific topics include product and process design, quality management, linear programming, decision analysis, queuing theory, forecasting, and inventory models. The goal is to make the students aware of the importance of operations management in today's business environment, as well as quantitative methods of analysis. Course includes utilization of computer-based techniques and applications. Prerequisites: MBA 509, or equivalent, and competency in spreadsheet software.

FLEX. Cross-listed with MBA660

This course seeks to develop students' abilities to recognize, model, and solve problems inherent in production and service environments. The course will emphasize the concepts and techniques that are useful in making decisions on production facilities and capacity, choices of technology and equipment, process design, and the scheduling and control of operations activities. Specific topics include product and process design, quality management, linear programming, decision analysis, queuing theory, forecasting, and inventory models. The goal is to make the students aware of the importance of operations management in today's business environment, as well as quantitative methods of analysis. Course includes utilization of computer-based techniques and applications. Prerequisites: MBA 509, or equivalent, and competency in spreadsheet software.

Online. Cross-listed with MBA660

This is a sixteen-week course, in which students participate in the regional and/or School-wide investment competitions that offer opportunities for students to manage simulated or funded portfolios. This course also presents the theories and applications of investing with complex financial instruments with a focus on derivative instruments, such as options, futures, and swaps. Other topics included are fixed-income portfolio management and risk management. Prerequisite: MBA 640 or BUS 369; MBA 641 or BUS 486.

Follows 15 week schedule Cross-listed with BUS488 No Flex option for this course

A final course designed to provide a cohesive framework leading to the achievement of organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is on the role of the general manager in identifying problems and solutions through the application of appropriate methods. The course develops ways of perceiving opportunities from an analysis of evolving environmental trends, understanding company resources, and integrating skills and opportunities in setting strategy and detailed plans. An integrative course that draws on the tools and techniques learned in other graduate courses and which are needed to develop practical, company-wide general management decisions. The course uses extensive case analysis. The capstone course must be completed with a grade of B or better. Prerequisites: all non-elective courses must be completed or taken concurrently.

$50.00 test fee Cross-listed with MBA690

A final course designed to provide a cohesive framework leading to the achievement of organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is on the role of the general manager in identifying problems and solutions through the application of appropriate methods. The course develops ways of perceiving opportunities from an analysis of evolving environmental trends, understanding company resources, and integrating skills and opportunities in setting strategy and detailed plans. An integrative course that draws on the tools and techniques learned in other graduate courses and which are needed to develop practical, company-wide general management decisions. The course uses extensive case analysis. The capstone course must be completed with a grade of B or better. Prerequisites: all non-elective courses must be completed or taken concurrently.

$50.00 Fee Flex. Cross-listed with MBA690

A final course designed to provide a cohesive framework leading to the achievement of organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is on the role of the general manager in identifying problems and solutions through the application of appropriate methods. The course develops ways of perceiving opportunities from an analysis of evolving environmental trends, understanding company resources, and integrating skills and opportunities in setting strategy and detailed plans. An integrative course that draws on the tools and techniques learned in other graduate courses and which are needed to develop practical, company-wide general management decisions. The course uses extensive case analysis. The capstone course must be completed with a grade of B or better. Prerequisites: all non-elective courses must be completed or taken concurrently.

$50 Test fee. Online. Cross-listed with MBA690

See description of MBA program for internship requirements.

Online