Introduction

University Services and Resources

Admissions Policies and Procedures

Academic Information

Financial Information

Programs of Study

Departments

College of Graduate Studies Home Page

 

Course Descriptions

Business Administration (MBA) (BUS)        Course Schedules

MBA 500 Spreadsheet Applications in Business 1(1-0)
Application of spreadsheet software tools to the solution of common business problems including budgeting, forecasting, and optimization for preparing information to support management decision making. Course may not be included on any graduate degree program. Prerequisites: computer literacy as demonstrated by BIS 104, CPS 100 or equivalent; and prior knowledge of spreadsheet software. Admission to the MBA program OR both graduate status and permission of the MBA director.

MBA 501 Presentation Graphics Applications in Business 1(1-0)
Application of presentation graphics software tools in preparing and delivering professional management briefings that provide information which supports the solution of common business problems. Course may not be included on any graduate degree program. Prerequisites: computer literacy as demonstrated by BIS 104, CPS 100 or equivalent; and prior knowledge of presentation graphics software. Admission to the MBA program OR both graduate status and permission of the MBA director.

MBA 502 Database Applications in Business 1(1-0)
Application of a database management program to the solution of common business problems including sales and inventory management for preparing information to support decision making. Course may not be included on any graduate degree program. Prerequisites: computer literacy as demonstrated by BIS 104, CPS 100 or equivalent; and prior knowledge of database management software. Admission to the MBA program OR both graduate status and permission of the MBA director.

MBA 503 Professional Business Communications 2(2-0) D
Developing professional business communications skills within a team environment. Emphasis on both written and oral communications utilizing current technologies. Prerequisites: admission to the MBA program or permission the MBA director.

MBA 504 Using Financial Accounting Information 2(2-0) D
Introduces use of financial accounting income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow in managerial planning, control, and evaluation. Prerequisites: admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 505 The Economic Environment of Business 2(2-0)
Provides the economic tools necessary for graduate study in business: demand and supply, elasticity, costs and production, competitive and monopolistic markets, macroeconomics, and international trade. Not open to economics graduate students. Prerequisites: admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 506 Legal Environment of Business 2(2-0) D
Basic concepts concerning the interrelationships of business and its external environments. Managerial participation in and response to public policy issues and their resolutions. Prerequisites: admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 507 Introduction to Marketing Management 2(2-0) D
An introduction to the marketing management process including the marketing environment, buyer behavior, marketing analysis, segmentation, marketing strategy, the marketing mix, and social/ethical issues. Prerequisites: admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 508 Management and Organization 2(2-0) D
Introduction to the internal structure, processes, and control of organizations. Prerequisites: admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 509 Production/Operations Management 2(2-0) D
Concepts and applications of production and operations management in business and industry. Prerequisites: admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 510 Financial Management and Analysis 2(2-0) D
An introduction to basic finance principles and tools including the time value of money, risk and return, capital budgeting and the interpretation of financial statements. Prerequisites: admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 511 Statistics for Managerial Decisions 2(2-0) D
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in a business decision context. Applications of various t-tests, ANOVA, multiple regression, and cross-tabulation are emphasized. Prerequisites: admission to the MBA program or graduate status and permission of the MBA director.

MBA 609 Information Systems Management 2(2-0) D
Examination of issues involved in managing and deploying information systems in organizations with an emphasis on technologies and human factors that support competitive strategies. Prerequisites: knowledge of advanced business applications in spreadsheets, database, and presentation graphics software, admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 618 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

MBA 619 Accounting Information for Managers 2(2-0) D
Investigates the central role accounting systems play in managerial evaluation, control, and planning. Prerequisites: MBA 504, MBA 510, and CBA 600. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 629 Managing Behavioral Change 2(2-0) D
A study of organization culture and behavior which emphasizes the importance of and need for influencing individual and small group behavior in contemporary organizational settings. Prerequisites: MBA 508. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 639 Quantitative Applications for Managers 2(2-0) D
The application of quantitative methods to managerial decisions. Applications include optimization, modeling, and simulation, and focus on using the computer to support decision making. Prerequisites: MBA 504, CBA 600, and knowledge of advanced business applications in spreadsheet software. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 649 Marketing Management 2(2-0) D
Dynamic nature and managerial aspects of marketing. Formulation of analytical decisions concerning marketing strategy. Prerequisites: MBA 503 and MBA 507. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 659 Managing in a Global Economy 2(2-0) D
Covers challenges of globalization of product- and factor-markets, managing subsidiaries and influencing affiliates in diverse cultures, in industrialized and emerging economics. Prerequisites: MBA 508. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 669 Financial Decision-Making 2(2-0) D
This course provides a framework for the analysis of the investment and financing decisions of the firm and an understanding of how to apply finance theory to practical situations. Prerequisites: MBA 504, MBA 510, and CBA 600. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 679 Economic Analysis for Managers 2(2-0) D
Application of economics and statistics to business decisions. Integration of theory with issues from Business Week and The Wall Street Journal. Development of business regression models. Prerequisites: ECO 600 and CBA 600. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 689 Strategic Management 2(2-0) D
Focuses on developing competitive business strategies through a process of analyzing environments, establishing and implementing strategies, and evaluating results. Prerequisites: completion of 14 hours of MBA program including the following courses: MBA 619, MBA 649, MBA 659, and MBA 669. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 691 Organization Change Management 2(2-0) D
Study of change processes that transform organizations and lead to greater effectiveness and productivity.  Applications of templates of organization development strategies are emphasized.  Prerequisites:  completion of 8 hours in the MBA program core, including MBA 629; admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 692 Management Consulting:  Practices 2(2-0) D
Overview of the consulting profession and managing a consulting practice.  Qualitative research and analysis techniques, including effective interviewing skills, are also studied.  Prerequisites:  MBA 691; admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 693 Management Consulting:  Diagnosis 2(2-0) D
Theory and managerial tools guiding the consultant in diagnosing behavioral and organizational problems within organizations.  Prerequisites:  MBA 692; admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 694 Management Consulting:  Implementation 2(2-0) D
Implementation of the change strategy in the organization.  Development of a framework for the assessment of the effectiveness of the change mechanism.  Prerequisites:  MBA 693; admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 697 Special Topics 1-6(Spec)
Special topics of interest not included in courses currently listed in the Bulletin. Prerequisites: regular admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

MBA 699 The MBA Project 4(4-0) D
The capstone experience where skills and competencies are applied to actual business problems. Students develop cross-functional business solutions with the guidance of a faculty committee. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: completion of 20 hours of the MBA program, including at least seven MBA-designated core courses at the 600-level. Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director.

(BUS)

BUS 600 Quantitative Methods for Business 3(3-0)
Study of algebra, calculus, probability, decision theory forecasting, linear programming, and financial modeling in the context of business applications. Prerequisites: not available for credit towards the MBA or the MSA degree.

Top of Page