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Core Courses
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Course
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ACCT 5320 Financial Accounting (3 c.h.)
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Online
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Focuses on basic financial statements, such as the balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of cash flows. Students study the foundations of accounting methods and systems, including the double-entry system and inventory methods. This course assumes no prior accounting knowledge. Formerly MGT. 5368
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Course
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting (1.5 c.h.)
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Description
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The course focuses on accounting as a system for financial information about business events, emphasizing the basic financial statements of the balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of cash flows. Students will understand the transformation of information through the use of the double entry paradigm and generally accepted accounting principles. This course assumes no prior accounting knowledge.
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Course
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ACCT 5F50 Foundations of Managerial Accounting (1.5 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting
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Description
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The course is an introduction to the knowledge and skills relevant to the internal use of accounting techniques to support management decision and budgeting for business operations. Management accounting methods, terms and practices are covered, as well as an introduction to financial management, including time value of money.
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Course
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ACCT 6320 Managerial Cost Accounting (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5320 Financial Accounting
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Description
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Exposes students to workable techniques for managerial analysis. Students study cost behavior analysis, absorption and direct costing, operating and cash budget preparation, and variance analysis. Formerly MGT. 6370.
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Course
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BUAD 5199 Management Ethics & Lecture Series (1 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
Online
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Description
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Not available after Spring 2007 - students should enroll for the LEAD seminars after Spring 2007. A one credit-hour course required of all MBA degree-seeking GSM students. It is comprised of two parts: a three-hour ethics lecture and a set of leadership related seminars, workshops and lectures. Formerly MGT. 5199.
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Course
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BUAD 5350 Data Analysis for Decision Making (3 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
Online
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Description
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Focuses on the analysis and presentation of quantitative information in a manner that facilitates understanding and decision-making. The course covers basic sampling, statistical analysis, reporting, and data presentation techniques. Formerly MGT. 5371.
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Course
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BUAD 5F20 Foundations of Statistics (1.5 c.h.)
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Description
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This course focuses on the analysis and presentation of quantitative information in a manner that facilitates understanding and decision-making. The course covers basic statistical techniques for descriptive reports and simple linear regression analysis.
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Course
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BUAD 5F50 Foundations of Management Science (1.5 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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BUAD 5F20 Foundations of Statistics
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Description
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This course presents an introduction to management science - the discipline of applying analytical methods to help make better decisions. The course is applications-oriented, focusing on how the methods of management science are applied to business situations. Emphasis is placed throughout on students practicing the application and interpretation of the methods of management science.
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Course
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BUAD 6360 Global Business (3 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
Online
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Description
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Provides students with an overview of the evolving nature of the global business environment with special focus on international trade and foreign direct investment. Integration of markets, regulatory institutions and policies, and cultural factors are examined as the driving forces of foreign entry strategies and operational decisions in the international firm. Formerly MGT. 6387.
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Course
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BUAD 7390 History of Management Thought (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Explores the historic evolution of key competitive strategies, together with behavioral underpinnings of contemporary management. Students will develop a better understanding of the importance of historical roots, tracing the dynamic interactions of strategies and behavioral concepts as they apply to the competitive world of modern organizations.
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Course
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BUAD 8090 Capstone Lab - Research Methods (0 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
Online
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Description
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This course may be taken only in the final trimester of study. Formerly MGT. 8090. Required with BUAD 8390.
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Course
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BUAD 8310 Business and Society (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ECON 6305 Economics and Competitive Strategy
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
MANA 6305 Value-Based Leadership
MARK 6305 Value-Based Marketing
OPER 6305 Management of Operations
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Description
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The course examines the social, political, legal and regulatory environments in which a for-profit business firm operates domestically and internationally. Corporate social responsibility and the ethical dimensions of management actions and decision-making processes are investigated. Attention is given to perspectives on roles of the firm that lead to governance mechanisms and operating policies that encourage ethical conduct, serve stakeholders, and support long-term corporate sustainability.
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Course
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BUAD 8390 The Capstone Experience (3 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
Online
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Description
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The Capstone Experience is designed to integrate all earlier course work. The goal of the course is to develop an ability to consider an enterprise as an integrated entity, to use the concepts of policy and strategy, and to understand the environmental constraints and ethical considerations facing an organization. This course may be taken only in the final trimester of study. Capstone sections may require prerequisites as specified by the professor.
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Course
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ECON 5350 Economics and Competitive Advantage (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Designed to help managers make informed decisions with the aid of economic analysis. It applies basic microeconomic theory to industry analysis and the competitive positioning of firms both domestically and globally. Formerly MGT. 5362.
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Course
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ECON 5F50 Foundations of Economic Analysis (1.5 c.h.)
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Description
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This course focuses on an introductory understanding of topics covered in economics and their application in the business world.
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Course
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ECON 6305 Economics and Competitive Strategy (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ECON 5F50 Foundations of Economic Analysis
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Description
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This course is designed to help managers make informed decisions with the aid of economic analysis. It applies basic microeconomic theory to industry analysis and the competitive positioning of firms both domestically and globally.
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Course
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FINA 6301 Financial Management (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5320 Financial Accounting
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Description
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Focuses on risk-return analyses that managers use to maximize firm value. Topics include financial statement analysis, valuation of financial instruments, capital expenditure analysis, cost of capital and capital structure, working capital management, short term finance, and dividend policy. Formerly MGT. 6398.
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Course
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FINA 6305 Managerial Finance (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting
ACCT 5F50 Foundations of Managerial Accounting
BUAD 5F20 Foundations of Statistics
ECON 5F50 Foundations of Economic Analysis
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Description
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This course focuses on risk-return analyses that managers use to maximum firm value. Topics include time value of money (review), valuation of financial instruments, capital budgeting, cost of capital and capital structure, working capital management, and dividend policy.
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Course
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LEAD 6L01 Interpersonal Effectiveness - Part 1 (.5 c.h.)
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Description
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Part 1 of the Interpersonal Effectiveness seminar introduces students to Daniel Goleman’s EQ model, provides feedback on their individual EQ profile, and addresses the competencies that comprise the intrapersonal domains of self-awareness and self-management. (This session is a prerequisite for Part 2)
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Course
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LEAD 6L02 Interpersonal Effectiveness - Part 2 (.5 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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LEAD 6L01 Interpersonal Effectiveness - Part 1
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Description
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Part 2 of the Interpersonal Effectiveness seminar builds on the competencies developed in Part 1. It will provide students with opportunities to share their experiences in applying what they learned in the previous session and will go on to address the competencies that comprise the interpersonal domains of social awareness and relationship management.
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Course
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LEAD 6L03 Negotiating for Success (.5 c.h.)
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Description
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Whether you admit it or not, negotiation is a part of life. We all negotiate with others, on and off the job. In this program, learn the prerequisites for a successful negotiation session. Explore the differences between distributive bargaining and integrative negotiating. Discover the fallacy of compromise and why building toward a synergistic, "win-win," third solution produces powerful outcomes. Learn how to use and adapt to different bases of power while negotiating. Practice several time-tested strategies in simulated sessions to increase your effectiveness as a negotiator.
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Course
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LEAD 6L04 Delegating for Results (.5 c.h.)
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Description
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One of the joys of managing others is the ability to delegate tasks and activities to others. Yet, many managers express a reluctance to do so. Learn how to embrace delegation as a means to increase your effectiveness in managing others. Discover a systematic way to select the appropriate person to delegate a task to in order to achieve success. Build and practice a model to facilitate a conversation with a person to get delegating off to an effective start. Explore several methods for monitoring progress and follow-up.
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Course
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LEAD 6L05 Influence Skills for Effective Leadership (.5 c.h.)
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Description
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Many scholars and professionals argue that the essence of effective leadership depends upon the ability to influence others. In this interactive and fast-paced program, explore how influencing, or "selling," differs from telling and coaching strategies. Discover how influence is effective in situations which vary depending upon the levels of power and authority held by the participants. Discuss the reasons that influencing is consistent with contemporary workplace practices that stress teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation. Learn the advantages of obtaining commitment to action plans rather than simple compliance. Build and practice a five-step model for influencing others applied to an actual situation that you have been, or will be involved with.
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Course
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LEAD 6L06 Setting High Performance Goals (.5 c.h.)
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Description
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Effective individual and organizational performance always begins with clear goals. In this program, learn how to link goals upward with the mission and vision of the organization, and downward to the projects, tasks, and activities that comprise a job. Discover how to construct high performance goals that tie directly to benefits and consequences. Explore five aspects of high performance goals that are SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and trackable. Practice the skills that help you facilitate a meeting with others to mutually construct goals and prepare for future challenges. Learn how to link goals with features of time and project management to ensure success.
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Course
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MANA 5F50 Foundations of Management and Strategy (1.5 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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BUAD 5F20 Foundations of Statistics
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Description
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This course presents an introduction to management science - the discipline of applying analytical methods to help make better decisions. The course is applications-oriented, focusing on how the methods of management science are applied to business situations. Emphasis is placed throughout on students practicing the application and interpretation of the methods of management science.
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Course
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MANA 6101 Project & Team Management (1 c.h.)
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Description
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The course is divided into two sections: Section 1 focuses on teams and how to work as an effective and productive team member or team leader. The second section is devoted to fundamental concepts and methods for planning and executing projects.
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Course
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MANA 6301 Human Behavior in Organizations (3 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
Online
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Description
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Examines various aspects of human behavior in organizations. Individual differences, ethics, culture, motivation, reward systems, leadership, organizational change, and group process are examined in the context of the organization’s structure, the diversity of its populace (employees, volunteers, etc.), its role in the global marketplace, and its internal and external cultural environment. Formerly MGT. 6386.
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Course
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MANA 6305 Value-Based Leadership (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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MANA 5F50 Foundations of Management and Strategy
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Description
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This course presents an employee-centered analysis of organizational value creation through the leadership of human resources. The intersection of organizational theory, behavior, development, and change serves as the context in which students are challenged to develop the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to plan, evaluate, implement and improve human resource initiatives. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating multi-dimensional value creation perspectives.
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Course
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MANA 8310 Strategic Management. (3 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
Online
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Prerequisite(s)
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OPER 6301 Operations Management
OPER 6305 Management of Operations
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Description
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Strategic management is the process of analyzing a firm’s environment; determining a desired direction in the light of this analysis; and creating, formulating, and implementing strategy and structure designed to move the organization in a desired direction. This course explores the historic evolution of key competitive strategies, allowing the student to discover the dynamic interactions of strategies as they have developed. Formerly MGT 8350.
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Course
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MANA 8320 Global Strategy (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ECON 6305 Economics and Competitive Strategy
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
MANA 6305 Value-Based Leadership
MARK 6305 Value-Based Marketing
OPER 6305 Management of Operations
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Description
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This course provides students with an overview of the technological, economic, political/legal, cultural and financial dimensions of the global business environment with special focus on international trade and foreign direct investment. An experiential simulation is used to develop students' skills in coordinating the strategy and operations of a multi-national enterprise in a high velocity, global environment.
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Course
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MARK 5F50 Foundations of Marketing (1.5 c.h.)
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Description
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This course surveys the marketing activities and decisions of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations involved in providing need-satisfying products and services to consumers in domestic and global markets. The overall goal of the course is to provide students with a working knowledge of the fundamental marketing concepts.
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Course
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MARK 6301 Marketing Management (3 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
Online
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Description
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This course surveys the activities and decisions of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations involved in providing need-satisfying products to consumers in domestic and global markets. The course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of managerial activities involved in developing marketing programs and strategies to achieve competitive advantage.
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Course
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MARK 6305 Value-Based Marketing (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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MARK 5F50 Foundations of Marketing
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Description
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This course takes a strategic approach to value/profitability in marketing management and focuses on the fundamental need for businesses to attract, satisfy, and retain customers.
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Course
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OPER 6301 Operations Management (3 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
Online
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Prerequisite(s)
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BUAD 5350 Data Analysis for Decision Making
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Description
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Developing functional strategies to create value for customers. Students learn essential management tools and approaches for analyzing operations and are provided a set of “building blocks” that focus on operational excellence and value-creation for the customer. Prerequisite: BUAD 5350. Formerly MGT. 7373.
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Recent Syllabus
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Syllabus MGT 7373 Operations Management (Fall 2005)
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Course
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OPER 6305 Management of Operations (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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BUAD 5F20 Foundations of Statistics
BUAD 5F50 Foundations of Management Science
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Description
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This course focuses on the operations function, which creates an organization's products and/or services. The focal point of operations is the efficient acquisition, management, and transformation of resources into products and services. Operations strategy, operations' impact on profitability, and important strategic and tactical decisions that affect operations are studied.
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Course
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TECH 5F50 Foundations of Information Technology (1.5 c.h.)
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Description
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This course is intended to be an introduction to the many facets of Information Systems within a global economy. Students will be exposed to many arenas in which Information Systems and Technologies are used to support decision making.
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Concentration Electives
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 5325 Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting
ACCT 5320 Financial Accounting
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Description
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Continuation of Financial Accounting. It provides an in-depth coverage of the accounting system and basic financial statements learned in the first financial accounting course. Selected accounting items are covered with an emphasis on the topics of interest to financial managers including revenue recognition, statement of cash flows, working capital, investments, and leases. Formerly MGT. 5369 or MGT 7368
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 5326 Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5325 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
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Description
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Continuation of Intermediate Financial Accounting I. Selected accounting items are covered with an emphasis on the topics of interest in corporate financial reporting including cash and receivables, pensions, deferred taxes, stockholders equity and earnings per share. Formerly MGT 5370
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 5330 Introduction to Taxation (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting
ACCT 5320 Financial Accounting
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Description
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Course concentrates on the basic theories and practices of taxation, including income, consumption and property tax. The main focus is on the U.S. individual tax. The course will involve hands-on experience in preparing both individual and business tax returns. Formerly MGT 5377 Students who took FINA 6365 prior to Summer 2007 may not take this course.
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 5340 Business Law for Accounting Professionals (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Course explores general commercial law as it applies to the practice of accounting. The course content is focused on the Uniform Commercial Code. The course topics are those on the Uniform CPA Examination and include contract law, agencies, debtor-creditor relationships, real property, and government regulation of businesses. Will not be accepted for CPA credit. Formerly MGT 5381
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 5350 Accounting Information Systems (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting
ACCT 5320 Financial Accounting
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Description
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Study of the manual and automated records, documents, procedures and controls used in accounting systems. Course content emphasis is placed on information technology and the use of technology in financial accounting, decision-making, and auditing. Formerly MGT 6344
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 5360 Auditing (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5325 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
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Description
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A study of the topic of auditing focusing on the audit of financial statements used for external reporting. Topics also covered include professional ethics, internal and operational auditing, forensic accounting, and assurance services. Formerly MGT 6357.
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 6325 Intermediate Managerial Accounting (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting
ACCT 5F50 Foundations of Managerial Accounting
ACCT 5320 Financial Accounting
ACCT 6320 Managerial Cost Accounting
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Description
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Advanced study of capital budgeting and expenditure decisions, allocation of support activity and joint costs, transfer pricing, target costing and cost analysis for pricing decisions, and absorption, variable and throughput costing. A course emphasis includes the use of internal information for setting corporate objectives, planning, and performance evaluation. Prerequisites: ACCT 5320 and ACCT 6320. Formerly MGT 7384 (Updated 9.06)
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 6330 Financial Statement Analysis (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting
ACCT 5325 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
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Description
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Advanced financial accounting course focusing on the analysis of statements including shareholder’s equity, income, balance sheet, and cash flow. Topics include the analysis of financing and investing activities, profitability, growth, economic value, and valuation of operations and debt. Prerequisites: ACCT 5320 and FINA 6301 or ACCT 5325. Formerly MGT 7361.
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 6340 Corporate Tax (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting
ACCT 5320 Financial Accounting
ACCT 5330 Introduction to Taxation
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Description
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The study of federal income tax regulations and accounting for corporations and shareholders. Topics include a detailed examination of corporate formation, capital structure, income taxation, and income distribution. Formerly MGT 6327.
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 6365 Tax Planning (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Focuses on individual income taxation as it is affected by various factors, including different forms of business, intra-family asset transfers, tax advantaged investments, charitable contributions, and tax planning alternatives. Case analysis is used to gain skill in evaluating a client’s current tax situation and making recommendations to minimize taxes. Equivalent to FIN 6365. Formerly MGT 6359
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 6370 Planning and Control of Services (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5325 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
FINA 6301 Financial Management
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
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Description
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Examines the techniques needed to measure and evaluate an organization and plan for future growth using data anaysis, processes to imporive decision making and reduce organizational uncertainty, and control of outcomes. Topics include decision models, performance metrics, data analysis, timelines, forecasting, and organizational and project planning processes.
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 7340 Advanced Accounting (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5325 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ACCT 5326 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
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Description
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Provides in-depth coverage of financial reporting topics including: business combinations, partnerships, segment and interim reporting, foreign currency transactions, and governmental and not-for-profit accounting. Formerly MGT 7369.
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 7360 Estates and Trusts (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 7360 Estates and Trusts
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Description
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Covers the fundamentals of estate planning with consideration of federal estate and gift tax implications. It presents various estate planning techniques, relating to forms of ownership, charitable transfers, and postmortem planning and uses case studies requiring estate tax computation for a client and making recommendations that minimize the taxes and maximize transfer of the estate. Formerly MGT 7359.
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 8300 Special Topics in Accounting/Legal Issues (3 c.h.)
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Description
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A course to be designed with special permission of the Academic Program Director. Formerly MGT 8318.
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 8380 Accounting Research Methods (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Research methods for solving complex accounting and reporting issues including both financial accounting and tax accounting cases. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours of tax; 3 credit hours of intermediate accounting. Formerly MGT 8370.
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Elective
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Course
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ACCT 8395 Accounting Theory (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 8380 Accounting Research Methods
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Description
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Course serves as the capstone to and fulfills the research requirement for the M.S. in Accounting. Course concentrates on advance topics of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This course focuses on the practice of accounting and the application of GAAP and is the last course taken in the MS program. Formerly MGT 8385.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 6301 Independent Study (1 c.h.)
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Description
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A member of the resident faculty, with permission of the Associate Dean for Academic Operations, supervises these special research studies. Students must submit a proposal, outline, and an approved Independent Study Contract in order to register. A copy of the contract must be on file with Office of Student Records. Formerly MGT. 6301.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 6310 Enterprise Risk Management. (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Presents principles of risk management that are applicable to the entire organization and techniques for analyzing, reducing, financing, and retaining risk exposure. Topics include health/security, engineering, workers compensation, contingency planning, and captives/reinsurance. Formerly MGT 6324.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 6350 Intermediate Data Analysis (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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BUAD 5F20 Foundations of Statistics
BUAD 5F50 Foundations of Management Science
BUAD 5350 Data Analysis for Decision Making
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Description
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A continuation of the study of applied data analysis. Emphasis of the course is on decision making, forecasting, and decision modeling in operations. Prerequisite: one course in basic statistical analysis through simple linear regression.
Prerequisite: BUAD 5350 or comparable class.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 6370 Negotiation (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Designed for individuals involved in negotiations in business and organizational environments or individuals wanting to gain insight into the negotiation process. The course will focus on mastering the processes and techniques utilized in successful negotiations to create lasting agreements and formal business contracts. Formerly MGT 6348.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 6390 Business Ethics (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Develops a coherent framework, focused on the concept of virtue, for resolving ethically challenging situations in management and integrating the manager’s personal life and values with sound management practice. Extensive readings in imaginative literature are used to illustrate and practice applications of the framework. Formerly MGT 6399.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 7301 Advanced Independent Study (3 c.h.)
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Description
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A member of the resident faculty, with permission of the Associate Dean for Academic Operations, supervises these special research studies. Students must submit a proposal, outline, and an approved Independent Study Contract in order to register. A copy of the contract must be on file with Office of Student Records. Formerly MGT. 7301.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 7305 Team Building for TQM (3 c.h.)
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Description
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The ability to work effectively in small diverse groups as team leader and member is one of the most important skills today’s manger must possess. This course, building on Total Quality Management (TQM) concepts, provides tools, techniques and insights that enable the participant to become more effective and productive in empowered settings. Formerly MGT. 7309.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 7350 Advanced Data Analysis (3 c.h.)
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Offered
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Classroom
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Prerequisite(s)
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BUAD 5F20 Foundations of Statistics
BUAD 5F50 Foundations of Management Science
BUAD 5350 Data Analysis for Decision Making
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Description
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Required in the MS degree. Statistical methods necessary for applied multivariate problem-solving, surveying, and business research. Analytic techniques include analysis of variance, regression, factor analysis, reliability analysis, and nonparametric tests. Students will learn computer-based analysis using statistical software. Formerly MGT. 8351.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 8101 Professional Internship (1 c.h.)
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Description
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University-directed experience in a professional employment setting appropriate to the student’s professional objectives. The supervising instructor, based on the Internship Contract, monitors the internship. Approval of the Associate Dean for Academic Operations is required prior to course registration. The Internship Contract and the final report must be on file with the Office of Student Records. Formerly MGT. 8101.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 8301 Professional Internship (3 c.h.)
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Description
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University-directed experience in a professional employment setting appropriate to the student’s professional objectives. The supervising instructor, based on the Internship Contract, monitors the internship. Approval of the Associate Dean for Academic Operations is required prior to course registration. The Internship Contract and the final report must be on file with the Office of Student Records. Formerly MGT. 8301.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 8302 Management Education Study Tour (3 c.h.)
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Description
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On-site experience in a variety of public, private and governmental organizations. Domestic study tours visit companies and organizations in a selected geographic area in the United States. International tours visit countries worldwide allowing students to experience the local corporate and social cultures. Formerly MGT. 8302.
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Elective
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Course
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BUAD 8380 Applied Research Methods (HR, IT, IA, ITSM) (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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BUAD 5F20 Foundations of Statistics
BUAD 5F50 Foundations of Management Science
BUAD 5350 Data Analysis for Decision Making
BUAD 6350 Intermediate Data Analysis
BUAD 7350 Advanced Data Analysis
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Description
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May be taken as elective for Marketing and Business Management concentrations in lieu of MARK 7328 - Market Research. For M.S. students in HR, IT, IA, and ITSM. This course prepares students to engage in applied business and market research using sound methodological principles. Topic coverage includes the research process, design, ethical issues, data analysis, literature review, qualitative methods, and sampling techniques. Pre-requisites: BUAD 5350, 6350, or 7350. Formerly MGT. 8380.
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Elective
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Course
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ECON 6310 Monetary & Fiscal Policy (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ECON 5F50 Foundations of Economic Analysis
ECON 5350 Economics and Competitive Advantage
ECON 6305 Economics and Competitive Strategy
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Description
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Global macroeconomic concepts and data are presented and analyzed. The aim is to enable managers to make more informed judgments and decisions on matters, including firm profitability, that are affected by the behaviors of business cycles, financial markets, and industry sectors. Formerly MGT. 6377.
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Elective
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Course
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ECON 7310 International Economics (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ECON 5F50 Foundations of Economic Analysis
ECON 5350 Economics and Competitive Advantage
ECON 6305 Economics and Competitive Strategy
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Description
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The global economic environment of multinational firms in developed and developing economies. Topics include trade agreements and government policies, international financial institutions, balance of payments, accounting and foreign exchange markets, challenges facing less developed countries, and competitive advantages of newly industrialized countries. Formerly MGT 7381.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 6350 Principles of Financial Planning (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Addresses major issues in individual and family finances, including investments, savings, credit, insurance, taxes, and estate planning. Case analysis is used to gather client data, prepare a financial statement, analyze a client’s strengths and weaknesses, and prepare a comprehensive financial plan. Formerly MGT 6355.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 6352 Securities Analysis (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F20 Foundations of Financial Accounting
ACCT 5320 Financial Accounting
FINA 6301 Financial Management
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
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Description
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The field of investments is examined with special emphasis on common equities and fixed income securities. Participants will also be introduced to portfolio management principles, options and futures, mutual funds and global investing. Formerly MGT 6316.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 6353 Portfolio Management (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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FINA 6352 Securities Analysis
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Description
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Portfolio objectives, practices, procedures, and modern portfolio theory are studied. Formerly MGT 6317.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 6360 Personal Risk Management (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Explores the principles of risk management to identify an individual’s risk exposure, and to select appropriate risk management techniques for the individual’s circumstances. Various forms of insurance available from public and private sectors are covered. Formerly MGT 6322.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 6365 Tax Planning (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Focuses on individual income taxation as it is affected by various factors, including different forms of business, intra-family asset transfers, tax advantaged investments, charitable contributions, and tax planning alternatives. Case analysis is used to gain skill in evaluating a client’s current tax situation and making recommendations to minimize taxes. Equivalent to ACCT 6365. Formerly MGT 6359.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 7310 Intermediate Corporate Finance (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ECON 5350 Economics and Competitive Advantage
ECON 5F50 Foundations of Economic Analysis
ECON 6305 Economics and Competitive Strategy
FINA 6301 Financial Management
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
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Description
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Builds on Financial Management (FINA 6301) and presents additional concepts and models for financial decision making. Topics covered include capital budgeting, lease financing, working capital management, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, capital structure theory, dividend policy, and multinational financial management. Formerly MGT 7372.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 7315 Cases in Corporate Finance (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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ACCT 5F50 Foundations of Managerial Accounting
ACCT 6320 Managerial Cost Accounting
FINA 6301 Financial Management
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
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Description
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Examination of financial decision situations actually encountered by companies. The cases illustrate the complexity and interdependence in financial decision environments and the
relationship between financial strategy, business strategy, and firm value.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 7320 International Finance (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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FINA 6301 Financial Management
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
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Description
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Policies and practices required to manage foreign exchange risk, finance international trade, and meet working capital and investment needs of multinational companies. Formerly MGT 7385.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 7325 Corporate Treasury Management (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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FINA 6301 Financial Management
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
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Description
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Examines the strategies and tools of liquidity management with an emphasis on the treasury activities of cash planning and control. Topics include liquidity and financial flexibility, working capital management, cash forecasting and transactions procedures, near-cash investments, short-term financing, the payment system, cash collection, and managing financial risk with futures, options, and swaps. The course is offered through an educational partnership with the Association for Financial Professionals. Students who complete the course may sit for the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) examination. Formerly MGT 7387.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 7330 Financial Forecasting (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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BUAD 5F50 Foundations of Management Science
BUAD 5350 Data Analysis for Decision Making
FINA 6301 Financial Management
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
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Description
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Methods of forecasting sales, the development of pro forma financial statements, and estimates of cash needs and financing requirements as based on the sales forecast. Profit planning in the context of anticipated revenues, costs, financing requirements and long-term expectations of funds' flows will be explored. FINA 7330 is highly recommended before taking BUAD 8390. Formerly MGT 7387.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 7350 Options and Futures Trading (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Course covers options and futures trading strategies with special emphasis on managing various forms of financial risk and derivative instruments. Students have the opportunity to visit the leading global options and futures markets in Chicago and to interact with professional traders and market makers. The course is offered in "industry immersion" format and includes a combination of online learning and the mandatory class trip to Chicago. Formerly MGT 6397.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 7355 Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Key features of qualified retirement plan design, and the advantages and disadvantages of specific types of qualified government-sponsored plans, including social security, are covered. The course also examines non-qualified deferred compensation, and other commonly provided employee benefits. Formerly MGT 7330.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 7360 Estates and Trusts (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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FINA 7360 Estates and Trusts
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Description
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Covers the fundamentals of estate planning with consideration of federal estate and gift tax implications. It presents various estate planning techniques, relating to forms of ownership, charitable transfers, and postmortem planning and uses case studies requiring estate tax computation for a client and making recommendations that minimize the taxes and maximize transfer of the estate. Formerly MGT 7359.
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Elective
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Course
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FINA 8300 Special Topics in Corporate Finance and Financial Services (3 c.h.)
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Description
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A course to be designed with special permission of the Academic Program Director. Formerly MGT 8304.
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Elective
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Course
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MANA 6330 Experiential Leadership (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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MANA 6301 Human Behavior in Organizations
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Description
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A course teaching concepts of leadership, demonstrating process roles in leadership, and experiencing ropes course activity as integrated ways to achieve organizational results through hands on development of common vision and sharing of common tasks. Students should expect a maximum of involvement through process application and intensive field experience. The ability to participate in outside physical activity is required. Formerly MGT. 6304.
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Elective
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Course
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MANA 6335 Inter-Cultural Management (3 c.h.)
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Description
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Examination of the influence of culture on firm management in both domestic and international operations. Factors that affect decision-making such as ethics, country risk, and sensitivity to diversity are incorporated into lectures, class discussion and case presentations. Formerly MGT 6363.
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Elective
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Course
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MANA 6340 Entrepreneurship (3 c.h.)
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Description
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A “real-world” course with emphasis on involving the student in the process of creating an enterprise. Topics include: creating financial projections and business plans, raising capital, legal formats, going public, international applications, marketing techniques, and entrepreneur profile and personality analysis. Bailouts, acquisitions, mergers, and turnarounds will also be examined. Formerly MGT 7308.
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Elective
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Course
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MANA 6349 Managing a Growing Business (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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FINA 6301 Financial Management
FINA 6305 Managerial Finance
MANA 6340 Entrepreneurship
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Description
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This course focuses on the critical management skills and body of knowledge that an entrepreneur needs to launch, operate, and finance a smaller business entity. Students are introduced to value creation concepts, business management techniques, and financing sources applicable to a new or emerging business enterprise. May be taken with MANA 6340.
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Elective
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Course
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MANA 6357 Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare (3 c.h.)
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Description
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This course reviews healthcare legal issues and regulations including licensure and certification, institutional and personal liability, responsibilities of administrators and governing boards, malpractice and federal regulatory measures. Ethical issues common to the healthcare industry such as conflict of interest, fiduciary duty, resource allocation, consent, bioethics and care responsibilities as they affect the autonomy, privacy and protection of patients are also discussed. Formerly MGT 6366.
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Elective
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Course
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MANA 6359 Healthcare Management (3 c.h.)
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Description
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This course provides an overview of the history and basics of how healthcare systems are organized and operated. The roles and responsibilities of the governing board, management, and the medical staff are examined. Students discuss health care industry topics such as strategic management, managing in a rapidly changing environment, vertical and horizontal integration, continuum of care, quality and current issues in the health service delivery. Key skill application includes decision-making, problem solving, communication, and stewardship. Formerly MGT 7366.
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Elective
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Course
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MANA 6360 Human Resource Management (3 c.h.)
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Prerequisite(s)
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MANA 5F50 Foundations of Management and Strategy
MANA 6301 Human Behavior in Organizations
MANA 6305 Value-Based Leadership
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Description
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Introduction to the human resource function in organizations. Designed for those students with limited or no knowledge of human resource management, the course surveys contemporary practices in job analysis, staffing, training, compensation, performance appraisal, health/ safety/security, and labor/employee relations. Formerly MGT 6338.
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Elective
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Course
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MANA 6363 Employee and Workforce Law (3 c.h.)
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Description
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An overview of legal issues affecting human resource management, including international, federal, state, and municipal laws. Landmark as well as current Federal and State court cases, Federal executive orders, tort theories, ethical concerns, legislative issues, and legal trends are also covered. Formerly MGT 5385.
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Elective
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Course
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MANA 6365 Staffing and Employment (3 c.h.)
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