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Foundation Courses include (12 credit hours):

ECON 600 - Economic Analysis of the Firm - 3 credit hours

Applications of microeconomic theory to the decision making process of the firm. Topics include marginal analysis, market structure, competitive strategy, and public policy issues. No Prerequisite

MBA 600 - Financial Accounting and Analysis - 3 credit hours

Addresses financial accounting concepts and development of financial statements. Emphasis is placed on the effect of business processes on the reported financial statements of an organization and on the usage of financial information in the management and analysis of business operations. Prerequisite: MBA students only or consent of Graduate and Executive Programs in Business.

MBA 601 - Quantitative Analysis for Managers - 3 credit hours

This course provides students with the opportunityto develop analytical skills through the application of quantitative models to manegerial problems. Students will learn to design analyses in the context of practical business situations and use the results obtained to support managerial decision making. No prerequisite.

MBA 603 - Managerial Accounting - 3 credit hours

Applies accounting to the decision making, planning, and control processes of management. Emphasizes the nature, use, and reliability of accounting data for decision making. Prerequisite: MBA students only or consent of Graduate and Executive Programs in Business.

Core Courses include (24 credit hours):

MBA 602 - Information Technology for Managers - 3 credit hours

A survey of topics in information systems. Provides an understanding of key information technologies and the role of IT in organizations. Focuses on empowering managers with the knowledge of IT necessary to effectively apply information technology in their domain. Prerequisite: MBA 583 or consent of Graduate and Executive Programs in Business.

MBA 604 - Operations Management - 3 credit hours

Emphasizes the major managerial problems and decision processes of operations management including operations strategy, production and process design, quality management, planning and control systems, and integration of the operations function with other organizational processes. Prerequisite: MBA students only or consent of Graduate and Executive Programs in Business.

MBA 605 - Marketing Management and Strategy - 3 credit hours

Relevant theory and practice as related to principles, analysis, and planning for developing marketing strategy. No prerequisite .

MBA 606 - Financial Management - 3 credit hours

Addresses the acquisition and allocation of funds for non-financial firms. Topics include financial tools, valuation, risk and return, cost of capital and capital budgeting, long and short-term fund sources, capital structure and dividend policy, working capital management, and mergers and acquisitions. Executive view stressed. Includes use of cases. Prerequisite: MBA students only or consent of Graduate and Executive Programs in Business.

MBA 607 - Ethics and Law in Business - 3 credit hours

Examination of issues relating to law and ethics that impact the business enterprise including product liability, contract issues, intellectual property, privacy, agency, officer and director liability, employment discrimination, bribery, and the social responsibilityof business. A case study approach is emphasized. No prerequisite.

MBA 608 - Leading For Organizational Success - 3 credit hours

Understanding the effective functioning of individuals, groups and teams in organizations. Emphasizes application of behavioral science knowledge to major communication, conflict, and leadership. Employs a cross-cultural perspective. Prerequisite: M.O.D. students only or consent of Graduate Studies in Business. Not open to students with credit for ORGD 608. Approved for Distance Ed. Prerequisite: Although students may choose to do a general MBA, they also may pursue a formal specialization in accounting, finance, or organizational change.

MBA 610 - International Business and Management - 3 credit hours

Addresses environment of international busines; theories of international tradeand investment; regional economic integration; international monetary system; inernational strategy formulation and implmentation; entering and competing in foreign markets; managing international operations. Integration of the functional aspects of multinational enterprises through problem solving, case analysis, and/or simulation. Prerequisite: completion of MBA foundation and core courses.

STAT 601- Statistics for Managerial Decisions - 3 credit hours

Fundamental statistical concepts and important statistical techniques will be introduced. Topics to be covered include exploratory data analysis, confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, forecasting, analysis of variance, and contingency tables. Credit not applicable to ward the M.S. in Applied Statistics. No prerequisite .

Capstone Course include (3 credit hours):

MBA 609 - Strategy Design and Implementation - 3 credit hours

Examines competitive and corporate strategies from the general manager's perspectives. Topics include analysis of strategic mission and objectives, environmental and industry dynamics, development of internal resources and capabilities, and sources of competitive advantage in a changing global environment. Evaluates appropriate competitive and corporate strategic alternatives. Emphasizes the development of coherent strategies strategies for implementation, includes integrating functional areas and mobiliaing all aspects of an organization to achieve and sustain competitive advantage. Prerequisite: completion of MBA foundation and core courses.

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