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ACC 530.
Accounting for Decision Making.
3 hours.
An intensive review of financial and managerial accounting concepts with emphasis on the managerial viewpoint. Uses various quantitative techniques to analyze financial and managerial information for planning, controlling, and decision-making purposes.
BUS 550.
Analytical Tools for Decision Making.
3 hours.
The study of various quantitative methods used in business decision making. Topics include a study of statistical theory and procedure, including descriptive statistics and statistical inference, and linear programming. The course focuses on the application of knowledge to real-world problem solving and utilizes Microsoft Excel for assignments and exams.
BUS 554.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Decision Making.
3 hours.
A general introduction to legal and ethical issues relevant to general managers. A primary focus of the course will be on how legal and ethical issues influence the decision making of managers in the context of employment law. Students will explore the relationship of personal values and business decisions and the social responsibilities of managers.
BUS 559.
Strategic Decision Making.
3 hours.
An integration of the major subject matter areas covered in the M.B.A. core. Integration is accomplished within the context of studying the strategic management process. The course relies heavily on cases that deal with the wide range of policy, strategic, and implementation issues faced by companies operating in both domestic and global markets.
ECO 570.
Global Economic Environment.
3 hours.
An examination of the economic forces, institutions, and policies that govern and shape the global environment in which business operates. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of international trade and current trends in the global economy. Topics include motivations for international trade, risk assessment, trade policies, fiscal and monetary policies, exchanges rates, and comparative economic systems.
FIN 580.
Financial Management.
3 hours.
An examination of the vital role of active financial management within an organization and the impact of financial decisions to a firm's long-term competitiveness and viability. Emphasis will be placed on financial statement analysis, working capital management, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, required rates of return theory and calculation methods, operational and financial leverage decisions, long-term financing alternatives, and profit-distribution methods.
MGT 540.
Integrated Resource Management.
3 hours.
Integrating traditional, total quality, just-in-time, and constraint management philosophies with current practices in services and manufacturing. A systems perspective on long- and short-term planning, scheduling, implementing, controlling, and measuring operations that produces goods or services, provides customer satisfaction, and supports the organization's competitive edge. Emphasis on supply-chain and continuous-improvement processes.
MIS 520.
Information Systems Management.
3 hours.
Study of the rapidly changing capabilities of technology and its impact on an organization's ability to gain competitive advantage. The course focuses on the strategic management of information and builds the skills necessary to analyze business strategies and processes, identify IT-related problems and opportunities, specify required IT capabilities, and manage the design, implementation, and evaluation of IT solutions. Same as ACC 520.
MKT 560.
Marketing Management.
3 hours.
An examination of the role of marketing in an organization and how effective marketing creates value for customers. Emphasis is on making strategic marketing decisions in the context of general management. Major topics include market segmentation and targeting, management of the Four Ps, marketing research, sustainable competitive advantage, strategic planning in competitive and dynamic markets, and social and ethical issues in marketing.
ACCOUNTING EMPHASIS
ACC 520.
Information Systems Management.
3 hours.
Study of the rapidly changing capabilities of technology and its impact on an organization's ability to gain competitive advantage. The course focuses on the strategic management of information and builds the skills necessary to analyze business strategies and processes, identify IT-related problems and opportunities, specify required IT capabilities, and manage the design, implementation, and evaluation of IT solutions. Same as MIS 520.
ACC 532.
Seminar in Accounting Theory.
3 hours.
An examination of the background and applications of modern accounting theory, with emphasis on the authoritative pronouncements that influence accounting practice and generally accepted accounting principles. Prerequisite: ACC 331 Intermediate Accounting II, or equivalent.
ACC 533.
Taxation of Entities.
3 hours.
A study of the tax laws relating to partnerships, estates, trusts, and corporations, including S corporations. An emphasis on research methodology for tax planning. Prerequisite: ACC 430 Principles of Taxation, or equivalent.
ACC 534.
Seminar in Auditing Theory.
3 hours.
Study of audit theory, introduction to auditing research, case studies, and special topics. Prerequisite: ACC 436 Principles of Auditing.
ACC 535.
Advanced Accounting.
3 hours.
A study of the specialized areas of business combinations and consolidated financial statements. The course includes accounting for partnerships and an extensive examination of accounting for government and not-for-profit entities. Same as ACC 435. Prerequisite: ACC 331 Intermediate Accounting II.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY EMPHASIS
RSP 522.
Internal Controls.
3 hours.
The study of processes designed to minimize risk exposures from such occurrences as accounting errors, non-compliance, theft, and fraud. The course examines such topics as establishing and monitoring internal controls, risk exposures, business processes, transaction cycles, reasonable assurance, segregation of duties, and collusion. Documentation and audit trail, transaction approval and authorization, accountability, security of assets and information, and links to system design and development are also examined.
RSP 523.
Fraud Detection and Investigation.
3 hours.
The study of fraud detection and the investigation of suspected fraud. The course examines such topics as data analysis/mining tools, tracing illicit transactions, money laundering, red flags of financial fraud, interviewing/interrogation techniques, securities fraud, and intellectual property. Organized crime and terrorism and their impact on fraud incidence are investigated.
RSP 524.
Governance and Accountability.
3 hours.
The study of governance and the accountability of entities to their stakeholders, including the public. The course examines such topics as responsibilities of boards of directors, officers, and partners, fiduciary responsibility, conflicts of interest, tone at the top, and the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley. Shareholder impact analysis decision-making approaches, external audit reform, social responsibility, organizational crisis management, environmental economics, and environmental stewardship are also examined.
LEADERSHIP EMPHASIS
LDR 542.
Personal Leadership.
3 hours.
The course improves leadership self-awareness and competencies through in-depth self-examination of skills, abilities, personality, attitudes, values, and behaviors. Examines leadership principles, theories, and models and their application to personal leadership capabilities. Integrates insights and learning by developing a personalized-leadership development plan and participating in projects and exercises to increase personal leadership skills.
LDR 543.
Leading Teams and Organizations.
3 hours.
Leadership in organizations. While the previous course in this sequence focuses on exploring one's own skills, abilities, interests, and self-development plans, this course focuses on leading and developing others in organizational settings. Specific topics include developing employees as individuals, leading teams, servant leadership, service to one's community, leading organizations, and building careers of substance.
LDR 544.
Managing Careers in Organizations.
3 hours.
This course demonstrates that proper employee management has the potential to be a source of sustainable competitive advantage for organizations. The course examines the major issues in career training and development, specifically: (1) to increase students' understanding of theory and research in the area of career development; (2) to increase students' skills in managing their own careers; and, especially, (3) to increase students' skills in developing the careers of their subordinates.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
ACC 599A.
Special Topics in Accounting.
3 hours.
The intensive study of a current accounting topic that culminates in a significant research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
ECO 599A.
Special Topics in Economics.
3 hours.
The intensive study of a current economics topic that culminates in a significant research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
FIN 599A.
Special Topics in Finance.
3 hours.
The intensive study of a current finance topic that culminates in a significant research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
LDR 599A.
Special Topics in Leadership.
3 hours.
The intensive study of a current leadership topic that culminates in a significant research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
MGT 599A.
Special Topics in Management.
3 hours.
The intensive study of a current management topic that culminates in a significant research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
MIS 599A.
Special Topics in Information Systems Management.
3 hours.
The intensive study of a current information systems topic that culminates in a significant research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
MKT 599A.
Special Topics in Marketing.
3 hours.
The intensive study of a current marketing topic that culminates in a significant research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member.