FOUNDATION COURSES

MBA501 Graduate Survey of Accounting
An accelerated basic course surveying the principles and procedures of accounting. Satisfies the accounting prerequisite for enrollment in the MBA program. Credits are not applicable toward MBA degree. Open to all MBA students. (3 credits)

MBA502 Graduate Survey of Economics
An accelerated basic course surveying economic theory. Satisfies the economic prerequisite for enrollment in the MBA program. Credits are not applicable toward MBA degree. Open to all MBA students. (3 credits)

MBA503 Survey of Marketing and Management
An analysis of the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling and an analysis of various marketing activities and strategies. Additional topics include ethics, social responsibility, globalization, consumer behavior, organizational behavior, decision making, pricing strategies, distribution, and promotion. The course is designed to encourage a diagnostic management style and an appreciation for the dynamic nature of today’s marketing challenges and opportunities. Credits are not applicable toward MBA degree. Open to all MBA students. (3 credits)

MBA504 Legal, Ethical, and Global Environment of Business
This course prepares the business professional to consider legal consequences in planning and implementing strategies. It recognizes that law and ethics are an integral part of business and business decisions. This course focuses on the legal, ethical, judicial, regulatory, and competitive nature of business organizations in a global environment. This course uses a combination of statutory review, case analysis, and commentary. Credits are not applicable toward MBA degree. Open to all MBA students. (3 credits)

MBA 505 Foundations of Statistics
This course would provide a statistical base for students entering the MBA Program. Subjects to be covered would include, but not be limited to, descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, analysis of variances, chi square tests, nonparametric statistics, index numbers and aggregate price indexes, forecasting and time series analysis. All student admitted into the MBA Program would be required to complete this course or show their proficiency by testing out of the course. Open to all MBA students. (3 credits) *MBA505 may be waived upon satisfactory completion of the Statistics Proficiency Exam. Contact the MBA Office to schedule the no-cost examination.

MBA506/507 Professional Business Seminar (Dual Degree Students only, Pre-MBA)
The Pre-Professional Business Seminar in conjunction with Business Internships will explore, challenge and apply business principles across organizations as students gain practical work experience. The course will be conducted entirely as an interactive online learning lab engaging students to develop and advance their understanding of their business experience. As Pre-MBA students are admitted to the MBA Program, they will bring high quality, meaningful work experiences to the classroom. Prerequisite: Junior standing and admission to the Pre-MBA Program. Co-requisite MBA506 with first semester of approved internship; MBA507 with second semester of approved internship. (0 Credits)

CORE COURSES

MBA523 Statistical Decision Analysis
The course consists of a study of critical thinking and problem solving with emphasis on the quantitative methods available for different types of data. The primary purpose of this course is to promote the development of critical thinking skills and a focus on the statistical and research methods necessary for informed and profitable business activity. Criteria for evaluating reasoning will be presented included purpose, question, information, concepts, assumptions, inferences, point of view, and implications. The course will include several written and visual critiques performed by students as well as a data analysis project specifically related to business decision making. Prerequisite: MBA505 (3 credits)

MBA525 Economic Modeling and Analysis
A practical introduction to the important economic principles behind the operation of modern business. The course is meant to bridge the gap between economic theory and the application of economic analysis, particularly at the microeconomic level. Among the topics stressed are demand and supply analysis, production functions, market structures, and forecasting. These principles are applied to both domestic and multinational organizations. Prerequisite: MBA502 and MBA505* (3 credits)

MBA527 Managerial Accounting
Concepts, techniques, and uses of accounting in managerial decision making and problem solving. Includes objectives and limitations of an accounting system and interrelationships between that system and other administrative functions, interpretation of accounting reports, and direct costing and contribution approach in terms of both responsibility and decision accounting. Prerequisite: MBA501 (3 credits)

MBA531 Strategic Marketing
Strategies and approaches to decision making in the aggregate marketing system. Includes analytical marketing tools used in policy making areas of organization, research, product, promotion, pricing, distribution, forecasting, and management of sales force. Prerequisite: MBA503 (3 credits)

MBA537 Strategic Information Management
An introduction to the primary tools and methods utilized by Management Information Systems (MIS) and the role they play in overall business management. Strategic Information Systems (IS) and the interaction between the MIS Department and other business functions will be examined through the use of case studies, hands-on laboratory experience, and the development of course projects. Other areas of discussion include global or international IS, ethics in IS, and Decision Support Systems (DSS). Basic computer literacy is assumed. (3 credits)

MBA539 Organizational Theory and Behavior
This course offers an integrated approach to the design and study of organizations. It includes a study of various approaches and concepts concerned with organization structure, authority and power structures, organization climate, and managerial philosophy. The course is also designed to improve understanding of individual and group dynamics, conflict management, and organizational change. Course participants will be engaged in a wide variety of experiential exercises and cases designed to enhance understanding of theoretical concepts. Prerequisites: MBA503 and MBA504 (3 credits)

MBA545 Operations Research and Application
Integrated study of the conversion process by which the enterprise transforms raw materials into finished goods or services. Provides the ability to describe and understand, measure and analyze, and develop plans for changing the operating process. The subject is approached from an interdisciplinary perspective and is useful to managers in all phases of business. Classroom efforts are focused on emerging technologies utilized in achieving world-class status and on the international aspects of operating a multinational corporation and competing in a world market. Prerequisites: MBA523 (3 credits)

MBA572 Financial Management 
Analytical approach to the management of financial resources and the selection of financing alternatives. Includes working capital, capital budget management, and the analysis of alternative investments and short- to long-range sources of financing. Prerequisites: MBA501, MBA502, and MBA505* (3 credits)

MBA576 Business and Government
This course examines the political, social, economic, and philosophical foundations of the business government relationship in both theory and practice. Of main concern will be government agencies and how they affect the conduct of both private and public business sectors. Topics will include the history, functions, and areas of authority of government agencies, major court decisions, and the regulatory process. Also examined in this course are contemporary issues such as change, diversity, the role of special interests, ethics, and social responsibility. Prerequisite: MBA503 (3 credits)

MBA593 Business Strategy
From the broad perspective of general management, this course develops an understanding of the formulation and implementation of strategies and policies within the current global environment. Special emphasis is placed on how firms are establishing successful global strategies. This is a capstone course that will require the integration of material from other courses. As such, the course should be taken in the student’s final semester or in the last 12 credits of the student’s MBA program. Prerequisite: 18 credits of 510-level or above course work including MBA 527, 539, 545 and 572. (3 credits)