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College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.
COM1103
3
Quadratic equations, functions and graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, logarithms, trigonometric functions, identities, equations. No credit after completion of MCS1224 or MCS1414. Calculus
MCS1074
4
This course provides an introduction to the role of the manager and the management process in the context of organizations and society. The focus of the course is on effective management of the organization in a changing society and on improved decision making and communication as they relate to planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling.
MGT2203
3
Introduction to basic financial accounting principles for a business enterprise. Topics include the accounting cycle, analyzing business transactions, measuring income, evaluating financial reporting and analysis, recording of merchandising operations, accounting of inventories, cash, receivables, current liabilities, and the time value of money.
ACC2013
3
Total Credits:
13
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A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to critically engage texts of the ancient global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1213
3
Must have placement. Limits and continuity, differentiation, curve sketching, applications of differentiation, integration, methods and applications of integration, multivariable calculus. No credit after completion of MCS1414. Lecture: 4 hrs
MCS1224
4
In this Introduction to Data Analytics course, students will learn and apply the fundamental concepts and tools required to effectively analyze data and make informed management decisions. This course introduces the basics of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. This course covers the fundamentals of data analytics, such as data collection, pre-processing, visualization, and analysis techniques. Statistical techniques, including regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and clustering, will be applied to real-world scenarios. students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of business data analytics in organizations.
INT2113
3
This course introduces students to the primary aspects necessary for launching a new venture or business. Students will work in teams to develop a product or service from the planning stages to implementation that will result in a business plan. Students will also learn about the supporting functions to a start-up venture and the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
MKT2123
3
Overview of the finance function of the firm, financial analysis, planning and budgeting, and the impact of alternative capital structures on the firm. Emphasis on understanding and utilizing present value and future value concepts.
FIN3103
3
Total Credits:
16
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Credits
SSC Elective
SSC2XX3
3
Survey of macroeconomics and microeconomics, with emphasis of fundamental tools of economic analysis and policy. Introduction of supply and demand, national income determination, theory of the firm, and market structure. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 0054, MCS 0055, MCS 1113, MCS 0083, MCS 0085, MCS 0093, MCS 0074, MCS 1414.
ECN2303
3
This course covers descriptive statistics, probability, and probability distributions with an emphasis on statistical inference such as confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests, t-and F-distributions, and selected nonparametric tests.
MCS2124
4
Natural Sciences Elective 1
BIO/CHM/GLG/
PHY/PSCXXX3
3
This course addresses specialized finance issues involving risk and uncertainty. Students learn how derivatives, futures, options and other financial instruments can be used to reduce business and financial risk as well as how these instruments can be used as vehicles for high-risk/high return investments.
FIN4023
3
Total Credits:
16
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A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to engage texts of the modern global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, photography, film, digital media, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1223
3
Training in a systematic method for producing effective technical communication, written reports, letters, and memos as well as oral presentations. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit
COM2103
3
Natural Sciences Elective 2
BIO/CHM/GLG/
PHY/PSCXXX3
3
Natural Sciences Lab Elective
BIO/CHM/GLG/
PHY/PSC xxx1
1
This is an introductory course in Marketing. It examines the role of Marketing in our society and within the organization. This course will help students to identify the marketing mix components; explain the environmental factors which influence consumer and organizational decision-making processes; outline a marketing plan; and interpret marketing research data to forecast industry trends and meet customer demands.
MKT2013
3
Provides an overview of accounting information and the skills necessary to appraise and manage a business. Covers several current accounting topics to provide an understanding of how managers use accounting information to plan operations, control activities, and make decisions. Topics covered include product costing, cost behavior analysis, and budgeting.
ACC2023
3
Total Credits:
16
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Course #
Credits
LLT Elective
LLT2XX3
3
General Elective 1
GENXXX3
3
Introduction to U.S. legal system, its role in management of business and non-profit organizations, and its relationship to the international legal environment. Topics include a survey of constitutional law in business, administrative law, contract and UCC, tort law, agency law, and intellectual property. Regulatory issues associated employment, securities, competition, consumer protection, and environmental rules are covered. Issues of ethics and social responsibility are addressed.
MGT2113
3
Overview of the finance function of the firm, financial analysis, planning and budgeting, and the impact of alternative capital structures on the firm. Emphasis on understanding and utilizing present value and future value concepts.
MBA6003
3
Evaluation of alternative sources of funds for the firm; short term debt, long term debt, preferred stock, and common stock. Examination of financial institutions including insurance companies, pension funds, banks, mutual funds, and the stock market. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit
FIN4013
3
Total Credits:
15
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The theory of international trade with emphasis on gains from international trade, determination of the level and composition of trade, barriers to trade, balance of payments and the international monetary system.
MGT3033
3
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills, tools, and techniques to effectively manage a major project on time, within budget and with successful results. The course focuses on planning and control over the life of the project with an emphasis on Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices and real life scenarios. The course will cover project lifecycle planning, PERT and CPM, computer based project control tools, resource loading, scheduling, costing, and decision making in the project environment.
MBA7063
3
This course introduces students to the strategic and operational uses of information systems. The use of information systems is examined for achieving and maintaining competitive advantage, as well as managerial issues concerning the development, implementation, and management of enterprise information systems. Case studies address the impact of information systems on the organization, the challenges involved in managing technological change in organizations, and the impact of emerging technologies. Students will develop a socio-technical perspective on the use of information systems to solve real-world problems.
INT6043
3
Course not found.
HRM3023
3
Investment opportunities and markets with emphasis on common stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Reviews various approaches to evaluation and selection of investments. Investor assessment and portfolio management. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit
FIN3113
3
Total Credits:
15
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Course #
Credits
Jr./Sr. Elective
LLT/PSY/SSC 3/4XX3
3
General Elective 2
GENXXX3
3
This course will cover Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Topics include rationale for acquiring and implementing ERP, selection of ERP software, integration of processes and transactions in ERP, and the challenges associated with successful implementation of global ERP applications. Students will use SAP ERP (enterprise resource planning) software throughout the course, the same software used by many organizations in industry.
INT3703
3
Introduction to the field of operations management and relevant quantitative tools to manage cost, quality, time, and flexibility of business operations. Topics include operations strategy, manufacturing and service processes, supply chain management, lean operations, quality management and control, forecasting techniques, capacity and aggregate planning, inventory control, and project scheduling.
MBA6063
3
The fundamental concepts and problems of management science as applied to both the manufacturing and service organizations are covered in this course. Topics include concepts, models and problems of management science; extent, benefits, and limitations of the applications of the related tools, techniques, and philosophies; and mathematical/statistical thinking and quantitative models.
MGT4023
3
Total Credits:
15
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The course is designed to provide professionals and managers with a broad understanding of leadership concepts, theories, and skills necessary for practicing leadership in the global economy. The course focuses on a variety of techniques and applications for assessing leadership competencies and generating action plans for applying leadership skills. The course emphasizes the requirements for effective leadership in multi-cultural organizations and the development of personal leadership skills.
MBA6043
3
Directed work experience in the area of the student’s designated business major. Detailed written report(s) and assigned readings are required.
MGT3053
3
This course covers the options available for dealing with decisions under uncertainty. It is designed to acquaint students with basic ideas from decision theory to examine how to make better decisions. Topics include judgment and choice biases, applying statistical data, dealing with risk and decision making under risk, decision making under uncertainty, assessment of probabilities, Bayesian statistics, value of information, decisions with multiple objectives, analytic hierarchy process (AHP), game theory, dynamic programing, and well-being theory.
MGT4113
3
This capstone course brings together the various disciplines in the business administration program that contribute to management strategies and policies. Addresses concepts and tools help students develop an understanding of how strategies and policies are formulated and implemented.
MGT4213
3
Analysis of corporate use of financial markets and decision-making, with emphasis on stock and bond valuations and returns. The course further demonstrates corporate decision-making in the areas of capital budgeting, corporate financial structure and dividend policy.
FIN3203
3
Total Credits:
15
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Global Business Economics is designed to prepare students for the business challenges of the 21st Century global economy by enhancing their awareness of the economic, demographic, political, legal, social and cultural changes that are occurring throughout the world as a result of globalization, and their understanding of the profound implications these changes have for effective global leadership and organizational success.
ECN6023
3
This course will introduce the basic concepts of data analytics as applied in various business contexts. After learning the basic concepts, students will learn how to differentiate between various topics such as statistical analysis, data mining, business intelligence, business analytics, and data science to describe which approach is most suitable given a certain problem. Finally, students will gain exposure to the various tools and programming languages that are relevant to both business and data analytics, and how these tools yield critical analysis leading to improved business decisions.
MBA6103
3
This course presents a graduate Classification framework for strategic marketing management. Topics include: adapting marketing to the new economy, marketing research: process and systems for decision making, consumer behavior, market segmentation, product strategy and new product planning & development, integrated marketing communications, pricing strategy, distribution strategy, marketing of services, global marketing, ethics and social responsibility. The course involves cases, lectures, teamwork, and group presentation. Students will adopt a new way of thinking about business known as “marketing orientation” and “value creation.”
MBA6053
3
Total Credits:
9
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Course #
Credits
Graduate Elective 1
XXX3
3
Graduate Elective 2
XXX3
3
Graduate Elective 2
XXX3
3
Global Strategic Management is the capstone course in the MBA program. This course exposes the student to the many dimensions of strategic business planning and decision making in a fiercely competitive and rapidly changing global environment. The course covers the analysis of the external global environment; the creation of vision and mission statements that define the organization’s strategic direction, role in society and long-term objectives; the development of effective business strategies for creating sustainable competitive advantage and for responding to the opportunities and threats identified in the external environment; and the successful implementation of the organization’s strategies and achievement of its goals. The student will apply knowledge and skills learned from prior courses in leadership, economics, finance, marketing, management, and other disciplines to the development and implementation of an organization’s strategy. The student will learn numerous, unique strategic planning tools, concepts and techniques that are used to conduct the strategic management tasks. Students will understand how to think strategically and connect the disciplines of strategy and leadership to effectively assess, formulate, plan, and implement the strategic plan.
MBA6073
3
Total Credits:
12
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