MBA Curriculum
Course Descriptions & Syllabi
| Foundation Courses | Degree Courses |
An in-depth exposure to the principles of financial accounting and the preparation, interpretation and analysis of general purpose financial statements for parties external to the organization. Topics such as cost accounting, activity-based costing, pricing, break-even and decision analysis, and budgeting and control are also covered.
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BUS 710 Foundations of Information Systems (1.5 cr; 2 cr online)
Introduction to computer information systems and their use in organizations. The course includes the description and use of computer hardware and software. Focus of the course is on the development, management, and use of management information systems from a user perspective.
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Fall 2005 | Spring 2006 | Fall 2006 | Spring 2008 |
| Hungerford Melrose (MIS 800) Wresch |
Melrose (MIS
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BUS 712 Foundations of Statistics (3 cr; 2 cr online)
An accelerated exposure to the fundamental statistical techniques essential to management decision-making, including probability, frequency distributions, dispersion, inference, estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing in both a classical and Bayesian context.
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Fall 2004 | Fall 2005 | Fall 2007 |
| Bandy Sounderpandian (STAT 800) - |
Bandy Hart Rajan (STAT 800) |
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BUS 730 Finance Foundations (1.5 cr; 2 cr online)
A study of the principles of finance and their application to the financial decision-making of the firm. Emphasis is on the financial objectives of the firm, the allocation of funds within the firm, projecting the firm's funds requirements and the sources of funds. Prereq: BUS 700
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Fall 2005 | Spring 2006 | Spring 2007 | Spring 2008 |
| Mulholland (FIN 800) - |
Krueger (FIN 800) Niendorf |
Huffman |
Kunkel |
BUS 740 Foundation of Production Management (1.5 cr; 2 cr online)
Introduction to principles of production in manufacturing and service activities including facility location, process and project planning and control, sequencing and scheduling, quality control and work measurement.
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Fall 2005 | Spring 2006 | Spring 2007 | Spring 2008 |
| Vaughan (POM
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Bandy Hatch Nahm (POM 800) |
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BUS 750 Organizational Foundations (1.5 cr; 2 cr online)
Introduction to important ideas in managing organizations. Topics to be covered include: motivation, perception, attitudes, group dynamics, organization structure and development, organization culture, and basic human resource management topics such as job analysis, performance appraisal, and the legal environment.
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Fall 2005 | Spring 2006 | Fall 2006 | Fall 2007 |
| Norton (ORG 800) Sridhar |
Bridgeforth (ORG 800) |
Sridhar |
Heykes |
BUS 770 Marketing Foundations (1.5 cr; 2 cr online)
The basic marketing factors of the firm - price, promotion, product and distribution - are discussed, along with the legal and societal environment in which the firm must employ these tools. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of consumer needs upon which pricing, promotion, product and distribution decisions must be made.
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| Erffmeyer (MKTG
800) |
Flunker (MKTG 800) Mozingo Sibley |
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Alexandrov Depies |
ECON 704 Basic Economic Theory (3 cr; 1+1 credits online)
An intense theoretical analysis of the market economy for graduate students. The course is composed of two segments: microeconomics of the market system, consumer theory, theory of the firm, market structure, and distribution theory; and macroeconomics of national income accounts, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade.
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Spring 2005 | Fall 2005 | Spring 2006 | Spring 2008 |
| ECON 800 ECON 801 |
Kolb (micro) Kolb (macro) |
Kolb (micro) Kolb (macro) |
Kolb (micro) Kolb (macro) |
VanScyoc (micro & macro) |
MBA and MSIS DEGREE COURSES
BUS 608 Advanced Accounting (3 cr)
Advanced accounting theory and practice placing emphasis upon the areas of partnerships, business combinations and consolidated statements, branch accounting and fund accounting. Prerequisite: BUS 302.
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BUS 622 Business Law II (3 cr)
This course primarily involves an in-depth study of commercial paper (e.g., promissory notes and checks), agency law, general and limited partnerships, corporate law, secured transactions, bankruptcy and accountant's legal liability. Articles III, IV, and IX of the Uniform Commercial Code are applied in this course. Secondarily, this course covers some government regulation of business areas and international law. Prerequisite: BUS 321.
BUS 694 International Business Study Tour (1.5 or 3 cr repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr)
Requirements for study tours include: (1) travel to various countries directed by business faculty members to provide students direct contact with economic and business issues in other societies; (2) reading background material; (3) attendance at classes: (4) participating in field lectures; (5) writing a report and/or other assignments. For graduate credit, an additional research assignment, paper or project is also required . Prerequisites: Full Standing admission, completion of all foundation courses and consent of instructor.
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BUS 702 Advanced Cost Management (3 cr)
Analysis of underlying concepts and techniques of cost accounting and reporting systems, including recent developments, and management control systems in manufacturing, service, and nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 752.
BUS 709 Topics in Accounting (1-3 cr)
Current Topics in Accounting will cover a set of selected current and relevant topics that are either not covered or not covered in depth in regular courses, but are of interest to graduate business students. This course may be repeated as different topics will be covered in different terms. This course may be repeated because different topics will be covered in different semesters.
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BUS 713 Systems Engineering Management (3 cr) [New Course, Fall 2007]
This course surveys classical and contemporary methods of analysis, design and construction of computer based information systems including structured and agile methods. Special consideration is given to the process of requirements determination. The importance of standards is emphasized as is the repeatability of procedures. Students are introduced to the unique aspects of software project management, the process of organizing teams for development and maintenance and managing the process in the organizational context. Also examined are the issues faced by the development manager in managing multiple simultaneous projects. Prerequisites: All Foundation courses and admitted to the MSIS or MBA Program.
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BUS 714 Business Intelligence (3 cr) [New Course, Fall 2007]
Many organizations have a wealth of data residing in their databases. Business intelligence is the process of collecting and turning this resource into business value. This course will provide an understanding of data organization and management, and examine the tools, techniques, and processes used in transforming data to knowledge and value. Students will develop basic skills to analyze data and develop an understanding of the implementation of business intelligence in organizations. Prerequisites: All Foundation courses and admitted in the MSIS or MBA Program.
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BUS 715 IT Infrastructure Management (3 cr) [New Course, Fall 2007]
As companies increasingly rely on widely distributed computing architectures and increasing use of multimedia, the IT infrastructure becomes both more complex and important to business success. The purpose of this course is to provide students with skills and understanding of how to manage a firm's entire IT infrastructure, including local and wide area technologies, network topologies, application architectures, network operating systems, computer and information security, standards, and emerging technologies. This course will focus on current state-of-the-art technologies used by businesses, and will also provide students with an appreciation of how these technologies can be integrated with legacy systems and technologies. Prerequisites: All Foundation courses and admitted in the MSIS or MBA Program.
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BUS 716 Information Systems Strategy & Management (3 cr) [New Course, Fall 2007]
Fundamental operations of organizations are changing as improved networks and information systems allow for real time information sharing with customers, suppliers, distributors, and producers around the world. This course first reviews the strategic opportunities created by these new IS resources, and then reviews how these resources should be managed to provide the most stable and useful information infrastructures. Prerequisites: All Foundation courses and admitted in the MSIS or MBA Program.
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BUS 717 The Chief Information Office & Corporate Strategy (1.5 cr) [New Course, Fall 2007]
For the past decade the CIO has been charged with significant roles: first, to apprise other executives of the strategic opportunities available through emerging information technologies, and second, to supervise the IT infrastructure vital to the functioning of every organization. Through case readings and presentations from local and regional CIOs, this course will review how CIOs can succeed at these formidable tasks. Prerequisites: All Foundation courses and admitted in the MSIS or MBA Program, BUS 754 or BUS 716, and the completion of 21 Degree credits or consent of instructor.
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| DellAntonia |
BUS 718 Technical Topics in Information Technology (1.5 cr) [New Course, Fall 2007]
The objective of this course is to develop basic skills using new or evolving technologies as required by changes in the information technology world. Examples of typical technologies include Java, VB.Net and Web Programming in C#. Prerequisite: Previous programming experience.
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BUS 720 Legal Aspects of Domestic and International Business Transactions (3 cr)
This course involves a study of the legal rights and duties arising from business transactions. It covers the requirements for an enforceable contract, contract defenses, and breach of contract. This course also examines various statutes that apply to commercial transactions regarding the executions of the contract, obligations of the parties, and payment or financing. International conventions and/or treaties affecting business transactions, licenses for international business, and exporting and importing are also studied.
BUS 722 Planning for Management in the Future (1.5-3 cr)
Investigation of the range of probable alternative futures that business and government will face in the coming decades. Writings of leading futurists are compared. Principal forecasting techniques are described, including environmental and technological forecasting. Mechanics of developing and implementing business plans are explored.
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BUS 731 Financial Management (3 cr)
A financial approach to business management with emphasis on decision-making within the firm. The course examines the financial theory and techniques of analysis underlying the management of assets and financing the business unit. Prereq: All foundation courses
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Fall 2006 | Spring 2007 | Fall 2007 | Spring 2008 |
| Beyer | Beyer Bursik |
Niendorf | Beyer Niendorf |
BUS 732 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (2-3 cr)
Analysis of techniques for evaluating the selection of securities and managing institutional and individual portfolios. Examination of recent developments in investment alternatives, such as option writing, which supplement traditional portfolio approaches. Prereq: BUS 731 or equivalent.
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Fall 2004 | Fall 2005 | Spring 2008 |
| Krueger (MBA 830) | Huffman | Huffman |
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BUS 733 Money and Capital Markets (3 cr)
Identification and analysis of principal suppliers and users of funds in financial markets. Topics include domestic and international market structure, intermediary functions of institutions, and the impact of monetary and fiscal policies.
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Spring 2004 | Spring 2006 | Spring 2007 |
| Kunkel | Kunkel | Kunkel |
BUS 734 International Financial Management and Investments (1-3 cr)
A financial approach to international business management with emphasis on decision-making within the multinational firm. The course covers the international financial theory, techniques, and markets that underlie the management of investing and financing of an international business unit.
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Spring 2005 | Fall 2006 |
| Griepentrog | Beck |
BUS 735 Current Topics in Finance (1-3 cr)
Current Topics in Finance will cover a set of selected current and relevant topics that are either not covered or not covered in depth in regular courses, but are of interest to graduate business students. This course may be repeated because different topics will be covered in different semesters.
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| Niendorf | Beyer |
BUS 741 Operations and Process Management (3 cr)
The operations (production) function of organizations is studied for both manufacturing and non-manufacturing systems (services). A primary focus is on the management of processes used to provide quality goods and services. Topics include the following: operations planning and scheduling; supply chain management; determining and classifying core processes; managing processes; material requirements planning (MPR) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); forecasting; inventory management; just-in-time (JIT) ; project management; product, service, and process design; quality improvement; manufacturing strategies; and location. Prereq: All foundation courses.
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Fall 2006 | Spring 2007 | Fall 2007 | Spring 2008 |
| Bandy Godfrey |
Dunn Sehwail |
Sehwail |
BUS 742 Quantitative Analysis in Production Management (3 cr)
Emphasis on forecasting and computer assisted production and inventory control systems. Forecasting applications include qualitative analysis, time series analysis, and control systems. Computer assisted production and inventory control systems emphasize material requirements planning (MRP), including capacity planning, master scheduling, shop floor control, and production economics.
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BUS 743 Topics in Operations Management (1-3 cr)
Study of selected topics within the field of operations management. Topics vary by semester.
Transportation and Logistics (2 cr) - This course is a strategic analysis of the state-of-the-art practice of logistics, including supply chain management, and is designed to allow the student to grasp a thorough understanding of how these elements add value to the firm.
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Spring 2004 | Fall 2004 | |
| Stapleton (MBA 922) | Dunn |
BUS 752 Cost Management (3 cr)
Emphasis is on accounting as a tool of management by examining the information needed for planning and controlling, and investigating the manner by which accounting can provide such information. Prereq: All foundation courses or equivalent and BUS 730.
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Fall 2006 | Spring 2007 | Fall 2007 | Spring 2008 |
| Simons Tatikonda |
Simons Tatikonda |
Makar Tatikonda |
BUS 753 Managerial Problem Solving (3 cr)
A quantitative approach to solving management problems by employing innovative statistical and operations research techniques. Prereq: All foundation courses and BUS 712 or equivalent.
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Spring 2004 | Spring 2006 |
| Bandy |
BUS 754 Information Systems in Organizations (3 cr)
Focus is on the interrelationships among the functional organization information flows with a view towards improving these interrelationships and the decision-making processes within the total organization; the concepts of data base management systems are investigated, and principal systems are evaluated; plans for implementation of a common data base are developed. Prereq: All foundation courses or equivalent and BUS 710.
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Spring 2006 | Fall 2006 | Spring 2007 | Spring 2008 | Summer 2008 |
| Dishaw Wresch |
Dishaw |
Dishaw Wresch |
Dishaw Wresch |
Iversen |
BUS 758 Project Management (1.5 cr)
The course examines project management from a theoretical/practitioner perspective. The course will be organized along four major phases of the project management process: 1) Project Selection and Definition; 2) Project Planning; 3) Project Execution and Control; and 4) Project Closing. Student will examine key outcomes, documents, and techniques available for successfully managing the challenges of each phase. Specific topics covered will include: project selection and scope definition, work breakdown structures and statements of work, project scheduling, project team selection and development, and strengths and weaknesses of various project management tools.
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Spring 2004 | Fall 2004 | Fall 2005 | Fall 2006 |
| Arbaugh | Arbaugh (MBA 871) | Arbaugh | Arbaugh |
BUS 759 Advanced Topics in Project Management (1.5 cr)
This course is oriented toward the more experienced project manager and/or those who supervise project managers. The focus of the course will be to address current topics in the field of project management and assess whether and how they should be addressed in organizations. Course topics will vary depending on currency of and level of interest in the topic and may include: 1) Critical Chain Project Management; 2) The role of a project office and how to develop one in your organization; and 3) Capturing knowledge from individual projects for use throughout the organization. Prereq: BUS 758.
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| Arbaugh | Arbaugh | Arbaugh |
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BUS 760 Project Execution and Control (1.5 cr)
The primary focus of this course is identifying and managing challenges commonly seen in doing the work in projects after the project baseline has been approved. The course also covers the topics within the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) not addressed in BUS 758. Some of the topics covered include project risk management, project cost management, project communications management, vendor management, project quality management, project change management, and project termination. Since there is now a 35 hour professional education requirement before you can sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam, this course is particularly recommended for those who have completed BUS 758 and are interested in pursuing the Project Management Institute's PMP certification. Prerequisite: BUS 758
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| Arbaugh (BUS 769) | Arbaugh |
BUS 761 Human Resources Management (3 cr)
This course is designed to provide non-human resources managers with the skills necessary to successfully manage human resources. The course recognizes the growing need for managers, supervisors, team leaders, and the typical employee to understand the core competencies of human resources. The course emphasizes the relationship between human resources strategy and business strategy with a focus on the role human resources management plays in supporting implementation of business objectives. Prereq: All foundation courses or equivalent.
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Fall 2006 | Spring 2007 | Fall 2007 | Spring 2008 |
| Hartenian | Hartenian Rau |
Hartenian Rau |
Hartenian |
BUS 762 Organizational Reward Systems (3 cr)
Covers topics related to the use of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards in organizations. Specific topics include: organizational reward systems, motivational theories, wage surveys, job evaluation, performance appraisal, merit pay, supplemental compensation, non-monetary compensation and safety. Designed for those individuals working, or planning on working, in human resource management or general management.
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Spring 2005 | Spring 2006 | |
| Feinauer | Feinauer |
BUS 763 Employee Relations (3 cr) (previous title - Labor Relations)
Covers topics related to the management of the employer employee relationship in both organized and unorganized environments. Specific topics include: labor law, contract negotiation and administration, grievances and arbitration processes, labor management cooperation, quality of work life, discipline and employee rights. Designed for those individuals working or planning on working, in human resource management or general management.
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Spring 2004 | Spring 2005 |
| Rau |
BUS 765 Venture Management (3 cr)
Entrepreneurship explored at individual and organizational levels. At the individual level, topics include starting a business, writing a business plan, conducting an entrepreneurial self-assessment, and exploring stages of new venture development. At the organizational level, topics include characteristics of entrepreneurial organizations, development of a corporate culture supporting creation of new products and services, and mechanisms for changing the corporate culture.
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Fall 2004 |
| Tower |
BUS 766 Project Portfolio Management (1.5 cr)
This course focuses on managing a multi-project environment at both the strategic and tactical levels. Strategic-level multi-project management includes issues such as project selection/prioritization, project portfolio management, resource allocation and project sequencing. Tactical-level multi-project management includes issues associated with the individual project manager and their efforts to manage multiple projects via time management, schedule and resource integration, and project prioritization. Because of the management-level orientation of the course, the final week of the class will be devoted to educating/selling senior managers on the value and benefits of project management tools and methodologies for their organization. Prerequisite: BUS 758 Introduction to Project Management
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Spring 2008 |
| Arbaugh |
BUS 767 Advanced Human Resources Topics (1-3 cr)
This course covers special topics in human resources management and is intended for students already in, or preparing for, positions in the human resources management profession. Topics to be addressed include, but are not limited to: employee relations in non-union and unionized organizations, the strategic role of human resources management as a competitive asset and the role of the human resources department in setting and implementing strategy, impact of teams on human resources management, need for and use of human resources information systems. Other topics which may be addressed include current legal developments, role of human resources professionals in safety management systems, role of human resources professionals in managing change. Prerequisite: BUS 761 for certain HR advanced topics courses. (If BUS 761 is required, it will be noted on the appropriate semester course detail page.)
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Spring 2005 |
| Employee Training & Development Lauver (MBA 870) |
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BUS 769 Seminar in Management Topics (1-3 cr)
Contemporary problems, philosophies, and techniques in the field. This seminar will provide an opportunity to study in-depth issues and developments of particular concern to students, faculty and the business community. Some of the topics include:
Business Process Simulation (1.5 cr) - Computer simulation is a very powerful, yet very flexible modeling tool. This course will establish basic proficiency in simulation model development, verification, validation, and analysis. Proper statistical analysis and proper interpretation of simulation results will be emphasized. Special attention will be directed toward simulation of manufacturing systems and service delivery systems.
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Spring 2004 |
| Vaughan (MBA 961) |
Business and Ethics (1 cr) - As corporate America struggles to find its ethical identity in a business environment that grows increasingly complex, managers are confronted with many more poignant questions that have definite ethical ramifications. Does a company have any obligation to help solve social problems such as poverty, pollution, and urban decay? What ethical responsibilities should a multinational corporation assume in foreign countries? What obligation does a manufacturer have to the consumer with respect to product defects and safety? These are just a few of the issues that make the study of business ethics important and challenging. This course examines economic activity using ethics as a framework.
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| Gudmundson (MBA 873) | Gudmundson |
Computer Fraud Fundamentals (1.5 cr) - This course will look at computer fraud issues from a manager's perspective. Topics to be covered will include ethical issues regarding computer use in the workplace, reasons that computer fraud exists, motivations and opportunities for computer fraud, various methods of computer fraud, computer controls and security measures, understanding a company's risks and exposes related to computer fraud, and web site security and liability issues.
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The Role of the CEO - Conversations with CEOs (1.5 cr) - What Does it take to become a CEO and what is life like in the role of the CEO in public and private organizations? Helping students to understand and appreciate the answers to these questions is the objective of this 1.5 credit MBA course. The approach will be for students to do some research about the role of the CEO and to have a series of interactive class discussion with CEOs from a range of organizations throughout Northeastern Wisconsin. Along with focusing on the leadership development of CEOs, the course will examine the actions, decision processes, philosophies, management styles, powers and value systems of the selected leaders. Further, the course will take a look at how the CEOs work to build corporate cultures, to grow their organizations and to deal with crisis situations. Students will be required to develop and present self-development plans focused on achieving specific leadership roles.
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Spring 2005 | Spring 2006 | Spring 2007 |
| Tower | Tower | Hartman |
Decision Analysis (1.5 cr) - Managers need to make hard decisions when a problem is complex and/or involves some risk. This course is about the theory of decision making under such conditions. Students will learn decision analysis techniques such as structuring a problem, use of decision trees and influence diagrams, application of utility theory, analysis of multi-attribute decision problems and simulation. Special purpose software shrink-wrapped with the textbook will be used to solve calculation-intensive problems.
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Spring 2004 | Spring 2005 |
| Sounderpandian (MBA 960) |
Sounderpandian (MBA 960) |
E-Business Fundamentals for Managers (1.5 cr) - With the phenomenal growth of Internet during the last decade, having an online presence has now become an essential part of any modern business that is serious about reaching out to its customers and supporting its own employees. This course in Electronic Business aims to provide managers (or prospective managers) with a broad perspective of the roles of E-business in a modern corporation from the operational and tactical levels to the strategic planning level. To gain a true understanding of the proper role of E-business, students will be introduced to a range of innovative concepts in a corporate E-business plan and a basic set of hands-on skills in developing a pilot E-business web site
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| Lo (MBA 940) |
Enterprise Resource Planning I (ERP I) (1.5 cr) - This seminar will cover the topic of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). ERP software integrates the information used by an organization's many different functions and departments into a unified computing system. ERP projects have grown steadily for the past ten years and have proven to be complex and expensive for the implementing firms. The concept of integration is at the heart of ERP. As such, the importance of shared data, particularly across the supply chain is critical. Discussion may include issues such as specific software, project management, human resources, best of breed versus single vendor approach, and risk management.
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| Wresch (MBA 941) |
Environmental Management (1.5 cr) - As of today, few companies have incorporated sustainability into their strategic thinking. Instead, environmental strategy consists largely of piecemeal projects aimed at controlling or preventing pollution. Focusing on sustainability requires putting business strategy to a new test. This course will review the issue of the natural environment and its implication for today's business manager.
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Ethics and Social Responsibility (1.5 cr) - While roles that business ethics and social responsibility play in managing organizations have often been minimized, they have become areas of growing concern and importance to business. There is little debate as to whether greater employee honesty and diligence would improve the bottom line or if strict attention to environmental and employee health laws is necessary to protect the company from expensive lawsuits and fines. However, the issues are rarely that clear. Businesses bring together many different stakeholders whose goals often conflict with each other and with the organizations. In addition, organizations’ profit maximization goal often appears to conflict with other organizational stakeholders’ goals. It is therefore often difficult to answer the question, "What’s the right thing to do?" This course examines these issues and develops an ethical decision making framework to evaluate them.
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Financially Troubled Firms (1.5 cr) - This course provides students with information to help them either manage a financially troubled firm or to interact with such a firm as a buyer, supplier, or lender. Students will be exposed to the various issues and perspectives facing financially troubled firms through a combination of speakers, group discussions, and case study. Each class will feature a different perspective on financially troubled firms and guest speakers with expertise in these areas: financial institutions, bankruptcy judge, turnaround experts, debtor/creditor attorneys, personnel issues, and reengineering opportunities.
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Implementing Reengineering (1.5 cr) - This course will be team taught by both Dr. Dale Feinauer and a reengineering practitioner who have each been involved in multiple reengineering projects. The focus of the course is on the application and mechanics of doing reengineering. Students who are likely to be involved in efforts to make significant innovations in their organizations should find the course useful. Material on the nature of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) will be mailed to students prior to the start of course and reviewed the first day of class.
Part of the course will be dedicated to a reengineering project with selected class members as the reengineering team and the balance of the class in the dual roles of the steering committee and the reengineering expert. Specific topics to be covered include how to:
- prepare for a major innovative activity
- select a process to be reengineered
- clarify the rules and assumptions underlying the status quo
- apply reengineering principles to a project
- implement a new vision of a process and determine if a new process is meeting organizational needs.
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Fall 2004 | Spring 2005 |
| Hatch (Interim) |
Information Systems Security Policy Development (1.5 cr) - Information Systems Security Policy Development is aimed at managers who have or would like to have responsibilities for security. The technical aspects of information security are not covered in depth in this course - the emphasis is on the managerial aspects.
The course has a focus on procedure. Every business environment has its own set of security needs, and the aim of this course is to make the manager aware of the security exposures in their environment. Appropriate policy development should follow, and the course should make it clear how to proceed with gaining funding for the development. We cover the organization and planning of the policy development and look at the important issues in the implementation of the policies. The course takes a special look at planning for the continuation of the business in the face of catastrophic events.
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Spring 2005 |
| Keys (MBA 942) |
Managerial Problem Solving (1.5 cr) - The Problem Solving course focuses on three main steps:
- conceptually wrestling with problems, so you attack problems worth solving and think about your problem correctly
- generating possible solutions to the problem, which is qualitative requiring creativity and out of box thinking, and
- evaluating possible solutions, which typically requires comparing alternate solutions, often with some quantitative analysis.
The 3-step problem solving process is useful in many decision-making contexts.
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Spring 2006 |
| Leisen Pollack |
Managing Technology in Turbulent Times (2 cr) - Computer, telecommunications and other technologies represent important management challenges in both public and private organizations. While effective management in the MIS Department is critical, significant management issues are also presented to other operation and functional components of organizations. Investigating these issues will provide insight into the larger technology management challenges.
Negotiation Skills and Strategy (1.5 cr) - This course is designed for anyone who wants to reach his or her objectives in dealing with others. Topics will include:
- how to analyze power and improve your strengths
- how to make concessions without weakening your position, and
- how to set goals which reflect your high aspirations
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| Dunn |
Project Execution and Control (1.5 cr) - renumbered to BUS 760 (see above)
Project Portfolio Management (1.5 cr) - (This course became BUS 766 staring Fall 2007) Most organizations are challenged by more than one project. Project Managers often become "program managers" dealing with several projects, limited resources and tight deadlines. This course is designed to clarify ways to manage the project portfolio which involves tracking and managing all of an organization’s projects to guard against duplication, keep an eye on costs and resources, comply with deadlines and ensure the projects are in line with the company’s overall mission. Prerequisite: BUS 758
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Fall 2004 | Spring 2007 |
| Arbaugh | Arbaugh |
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Readings in Business (1.5 cr) - This class is designed to take the student on a reflective tour of a classic business book and two others that address contemporary business issues. This course is designed to be a discussion group similar to a book club in which we will critically review the authors' comments in light of our own experiences and other sources.
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Securing Company Information (1 cr) - Topics include basics of information security, identifying threats to data and information, assessing the level of risk to various types of information, information security policies, data management issues, ethical considerations, and other managerial issues.
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Fall 2003 | Fall 2004 | |
| Haugen (MBA 811) | Haugen (MBA 811) |
Strategic Cost Management (1 cr) - Strategic Cost Management is the managerial use of cost information explicitly directed at strategic management. Three key elements to be studied are: value chain analysis, strategic positioning analysis, and cost driver analysis. This course is not available for students who have completed BUS 752, Cost Management.
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| Holmen (MBA 812) |
Technical Foundations for E-Commerce (1.5 cr) - Electronic Commerce is now widely accepted as a standard approach to establishing relationships with customers and suppliers. The creation and management of an E-Commerce site or application requires an understanding of a number of technologies including telecommunications, networking, databases, and several Internet services.This course examines several key issues in establishing and managing E-commerce sites. Classes will include lecture, case discussion, demonstration, and hands-on-experience. Topics may include:
- Survey of Technical Foundations of Networks and Telecommunications
- Electronic Data Interchange
- Internet Services
- The World Wide Web (WWW)
- Web Page Design and Creation
- Graphics and Multimedia
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BUS 771 Marketing Strategy (3 cr)
Integrated approach to planning and implementing marketing strategies and tactics. Emphasis is on use of marketing information systems, modeling, and quantitative techniques in the identification and exploitation of environmental opportunities and on formulation of strategies in product development, physical distribution and channel management, marketing communication and pricing. Prereq: All foundation courses and BUS 770 or equivalent.
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Fall 2006 | Spring 2007 | Fall 2007 | Spring 2008 |
| Drake |
Lilly Drake |
Drake |
BUS 772 Marketing Analysis (3 cr) (previous title - Research for Marketing Decisions)
Role of the marketing information system in the recognition, investigation, and analysis of marketing problems. Application of quantitative methods emphasizing advanced research design, use of multivariate statistics for hypothesis testing of multiple variable relationships, and computer analysis. Design and implementation of marketing research project.
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| Lilly | Drake |
BUS 773 International Marketing Management (1.5 cr)
Emphasis on planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling functions of international/multinational marketing management. Analysis and discussion of cultural, economic, and structural variations worldwide provide opportunities for applying marketing principles.
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Spring 2004 | Spring 2005 | Spring 2008 | |
| Leisen | Leisen | Leisen Pollack |
BUS 774 Seminar in Marketing Topics (1-3 cr)
Current issues and developments will be discussed in depth on a major topic in marketing. The Focus will be on the theories and their managerial implications. Prerequisite: periodically BUS 771 or consent of instructor.
Impact of Regional Marketing Agreements & Emerging Markets on Global Business (1 cr) - Introduction to current issues relating to regional marketing agreements (trading blocs) and their impact on multi-national corporations. Special attention will be given to the European Union and the North American Free Trade Agreement because of their significant impact on U.S. businesses. There will also be a special focus on assessing the business potential of emerging markets in Europe and Latin America.
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Fall 2003 | Fall 2004 | Fall 2007 | Spring 2008 |
| Yelkur (MBA 920) | Yelkur (MBA 920) | Stanley | Depies |
International Marketing Research (1.5 cr) - Students will be exposed to both broad and specific issues related to international marketing research. The principles of international marketing research will be explained and the practice of international marketing research will be illustrated with specific examples from different regions of the world. This course intends to provide graduate students with the tools to assist them in making sound marketing decisions in a global marketplace and the techniques to acquire information to base these decisions on.
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Spring 2004 | ||
| Yelkur (MBA 921) |
New Product Design and Development (1.5 cr) - This course will look at product development as a process, a pathway based on situation specific criteria as well as an overall strategy. The purpose of this course is to expose you to the dynamics of business and industry driven by technological innovation, and to train you to think strategically about innovation and new product development and deployment. The course will be lecture, case, and discussion based. Like the industries we will study, the course will be fast-paced, end every effort will be made to make the class both challenging and exciting. Regardless of your chosen career path you will likely be asked to solve problems based on developing a better idea, process, or product. This course will enable you to meet that challenge. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and all Foundation courses.
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Fall 2006 | ||
| Pazdernik and Lilly |
Professional Purchasing Behavior (1.5 cr) - Professional Purchasing Behavior focuses on the purchasing function and supply chain management, including strategic purchasing management, outsourcing and insourcing, behavioral variables influencing