Curriculum

Core courses

• Accounting for Managers

  ACG 6026 - Accounting for Managers (AC)

  Presentation of the nature, techniques and uses of accounting from the perspective of people who manage businesses and investments in businesses. Covers both financial and management accounting.

• Business Analysis and Decision Making

  QMB 6357 - Business Analysis for Decision Making

  Review of the relevant quantitative techniques required for business analysis and decision making, including decision models, mathematical programming, statistics and forecasting. This is a WebCT and Excel based course. Prerequisites: College Algebra, computer literacy and working knowledge of Excel.

• Corporate Finance

  FIN 6406 - Corporate Finance

  In-depth examination of asset, liability and capital structure management, with emphasis on valuation capital budgeting techniques; risk evaluation; working capital management; and methods of short-term, intermediate and long-term financing. Prerequisites: ACG 6026 or equivalent.

• Corporate Simulation

  MAR 6816 - Corporate Simulation

  Course emphasis is on application and integration of concepts and tools, through participation in the marketing management of a firm in competition with other firms. The course's focal point is a computerized marketing management simulation. Prerequisites: ACG 6175, FIN 6406, and MAN 6501.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis

  ACG 6175 - Financial Reporting and Analysis

  Comprehensive treatment of analysis of financial statements as aid for decision making; looks at current state of financial reporting practices and impact of published statements on economic systems. Prerequisites: ACG 6026, FIN 6406 or equivalent.

• Global Financial Strategy

  FIN 6644 - Global Financial Strategy

  Aspects of strategic financial environment and management of firms that operate in a global arena; to include recent developments in financial strategy, international trade and economic decision making. Prerequisite: FIN 6406.

• International Business

  MAN 6608 - International Business

  This course examines the environmental variables affecting international operations, trade and investment theories, international institutions, and regional economic groups. It also focuses on international finance, international accounting, international marketing, and international management problems and issues.

• Legal Environment of Business

  BUL 6810 - Legal Environment of Business

  Examines current legal, regulatory, ethical, and political issues within the context of public law. Topics include employment, antitrust, administrative, cyberlaw, and contracts and tort.

• Marketing Management

  MAR 6805 - Marketing Management in the Global Environment

  Analysis and application of theory and problem solving for marketing management in the global environment. Emphasis will be on the role of marketing in the organization; planning the marketing effort; management of the marketing organization; control of marketing operations; and evaluation of the marketing contribution.

• Master’s Project in Management

  An interdisciplinary research project on an international business problem, which may include field work (including internship), library research, computer modeling, or the use of an approved research methodology.

• Business Process & Operational Analysis

  QMB 6616 - Business Process & Operational Analysis

  Review of critical business analytical approaches, including linear programming, project scheduling, waiting line theory, and time series analysis, among others.

• Organizational Behavior

  MAN 6245 - Organizational Behavior

  Individual, interpersonal, and small group behavior in complex organizations. Focus on behavior, its causes, and management interventions to improve organizational effectiveness. Research methods to study organizational behavior.

• Management of Information Systems

  ISM 6021 - Management of Information Systems

  Review of foundations and methodologies for analysis of existing and proposed systems, to include, feasibility assessment, design, development, and implementation.

• Strategic Management

  MAN 6726 - Strategic Management

  The use of cases, guest lectures, and gaming to integrate the analysis and measurement tools, the functional areas and public policy issues. The objective is to develop skill in broad areas of rational decision-making in an administrative context of uncertainty. Should be taken in the last semester of master's program.