AIM 5300 Accounting and Information Management Internship (3 semester
hours) This course provides students with an opportunity to expand and apply their
skills in accounting and information management in a professional
setting. The accounting and information student will be required to apply
knowledge obtained at the University in an actual job situation. This
course is designed for students who are engaged in a supervised internship that
meets all of the necessary requirements set forth by Texas State Board of
Public Accounting (3-0) S
AIM 6201 Financial Accounting (2 semester hours) This course explores
the role of financial accounting information in the economy and explains how
accounting information found in financial statements and annual reports is used
in decision-making by investors, analysts, creditors and managers. May not be
substituted for, or taken for program credit in addition to, AIM 6305 (2-0) S
AIM
6202 Managerial Accounting (2 semester hours) This course presents
a detailed study of how managerial accounting information supports the
operational and strategic needs of the enterprise and how managers use
accounting information for decision-making, learning, planning and controlling
activities within organizations. May
not be substituted for, or taken for program credit in addition to, AIM 6305
(2-0) S
AIM 6305 Accounting for Managers (3 semester hours) Fundamental concepts
in accounting and financial reporting are presented from the perspective of
business managers. May not be substituted for, or taken for program
credit in addition to, AIM 6201 or AIM 6202. (3-0) S
AIM 6330 Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 semester hours) A study
of external financial reporting, including measurement and reporting of cash,
receivables, inventories, property, plant, and equipment, and
intangibles. Financial statement presentation issues are analyzed to gain
an appreciation for the impact of generally accepted accounting principles on
business decisions. Students who have taken AIM 3331 or its equivalent
may not take AIM 6330 for credit. Prerequisite: AIM 6201 or equivalent. (3-0) S
AIM
6332 Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3 semester hours)
This course is a continuation of topics in external financial reporting,
including: issues related to the measurement and reporting of current
liabilities and contingencies, bonds, leases, deferred taxes, pensions,
stock-based compensation plans, shareholders equity, earnings per share,
accounting changes, and cash flows.�
Current generally accepted accounting principles for financial reporting
are analyzed as is their effect on the presentation of financial results by
corporations and other entities. Students who have taken AIM 3332 or its
equivalent may not take AIM 6332 for credit. Prerequisite: AIM 6330 or
equivalent. (3-0) S
AIM
6333 Advanced Financial Reporting (3 semester hours) The
application of accounting principles in complex settings is studied. Topics
include accounting for business combinations, consolidated entities,
partnerships, transactions in foreign currency, and translation of financial
statements reported in foreign currency
AIM 6334 Auditing (3 semester hours) Basic concepts, philosophy,
standards, procedures, and practices of auditing are presented. Topics include
generally accepted auditing standards, the changing role of the independent
auditor in society, professional conduct and ethics, the auditor�s reporting
responsibilities, risk assessment, internal control, evidential matter, and
management fraud. Prerequisites: AIM 6330 or equivalent. (3-0) S
AIM 6335 Ethics for Professional Accountants (3 semester hours) Ethical
reasoning, integrity, objectivity, independence and other core values as
defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants are
presented. (3-0) Y
AIM 6336 Information Technology Audit and Risk Management (3 semester
hours) Management�s role in designing and controlling information technology
used to process accounting data is studied. Topics include the role of internal
and external auditors in systems development, information security, business
continuity, information technology, operations, and the assurance of
information related to on-line systems, web-based, internet, and other advanced
computer systems. (3-0) Y
AIM 6337 (MIS 6326) Data Management (3 semester hours) Database theory
and tools used to manage accounting data and other information are
introduced. Topics include relational database theories, Structured Query
Language (SQL), database design and conceptual/semantic data modeling. A
client/server database environment is developed with a selected SQL server and
a database application development tool. May not receive credit for both
AIM 6337 and MIS 6326. (3-0) Y
AIM 6338 Accounting Systems Integration and Configuration (3 semester
hours) Using SAP or similar software, this course focuses on accounting
information systems as part of integrated enterprise systems and modern systems
analysis and design of integrated accounting systems. Emphasis will be on
integrated business processes and related financial transaction flows, system
analysis and design methods in SAP with focus on configuration methods. (3-0) Y
AIM 6339 Financial Reporting using XBRL and XML (3 semester hours) Using
case studies reflecting different ways of collecting and analyzing financial
and managerial information, students are introduced to enterprise
software, financial reporting using XBRL, XML, and the importance of
multiple views of accounting data for decision-making. Relevant
e-business aspects will be covered. (3-0) R
AIM 6340 Information Technology Project Management (3 semester hours)
This course addresses project management issues related to information
technology projects. Topics include software life cycle models, project
planning and control, software development and maintenance, risk management,
cost estimation models, software productivity and quality metrics, outsourcing
and conventional and emerging software technologies. Students may not receive
credit for both AIM 6340 and MIS 6308 (3-0) R
AIM 6341 Planning, Control and Performance Evaluation (3 semester hours)
The application of management accounting for planning, control and performance
evaluation is studied for business and not-for-profit organizations. Topics
include planning, budgeting, performance evaluation, centers of responsibility,
modern control methods, management compensation, and transfer pricing.
Extensive use cases are adhered to. Prerequisite: AIM 6202 or instructor
consent. (3-0) Y
AIM 6342 Strategic Cost Management (3 semester hours) Cost analysis is
integrated with strategic analysis to understand the role of financial and
non-financial information in operational and strategic decision-making. Topics
include strategic value chain analysis, strategic positioning analysis,
activity based management, line of business evaluation, life cycle costing,
technology costing, target costing, quality cost management and balanced
scorecard. Prerequisite: AIM 6202 or equivalent. (3-0) Y
AIM 6343 Accounting Information Systems (3 semester hours) Managing the
design, control and operation of accounting information systems in a computerized
organizational environment is studied. The emphasis is on identifying the
information needs of decision makers and developing appropriate business
process control in the design of accounting information systems. (3-0) R
AIM 6344 Financial Statement Analysis (3 semester hours) Analysis
of financial statements for evaluating firm performance and risk. Topics
include interpretation of financial statements and footnotes, managers�
incentives for earnings manipulation, comparative analysis of firms, and ethics
in financial reporting. Prerequisite: AIM 6201 or equivalent. (3-0) S
AIM 6345 Business Valuation (3 semester hours) Financial statement based
valuation models are studied. Topics include earnings management, income
measurement and profitability assessment, discounted cash flow, and
accounting-based valuation models. Prerequisite: AIM 6201 or instructor
consent. (3-0) Y
AIM 6346 Financial Dimensions of Mergers and Acquisitions (3 semester
hours) The application of financial statement based information is examined for
merger and acquisition activities. Topics include financial measures for
identifying acquisition targets and/or leveraged buy-out targets, the impact of
acquisition on performance measures, valuing the targets and structuring deals.
Prerequisite: AIM 6201 and AIM 6202 or instructor consent. (3-0) Y
AIM
6347 Current Topics in Advanced Cost Management (3
semester hours) Analysis of costs, benefits and risks to facilitate evaluation
of information systems and technology. Topics include evaluation of
technology investments, recall decisions, accounting for software development
costs, quantifying benefits related to enterprise resource planning,
supply chain management and high quality cost management systems, valuation of
entrepreneurial firms, and real options analysis. Prerequisite: AIM 6202.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (3-0) Y
AIM 6349 (MIS
6302) Information Technology Strategy and Management (3 semester hours) This course
explores the strategic management and control issues associated with
information technology. It provides a framework to understand how IT
strategy aligns with business strategy and focuses on developing an
understanding of the key information requirements for developing an IT strategy
and systems architecture. This includes conducting IT sourcing analysis, and
managing IT investments effectively to maximize business value. The
course will consist of a mix of real-world case studies on IT strategy
development across different industries. May not receive credit for both
AIM 6349 and MIS 6302. (3-0) Y
AIM 6351
Individual Taxation
(3 semester hours) Taxation
principles and concepts for individual income are studied. (3-0) S
AIM 6352
Corporate Taxation
(3 semester hours) Income taxes on
corporations and associations, reorganizations, and corporate distributions are
examined. The role of taxes in business decisions and business strategy is
emphasized. Prerequisite: AIM 6351 or equivalent. (3-0) S
AIM 6354 Partnership Taxation (3 semester hours) The tax law is studied
as it relates to the formation of a partnership, the determination of the
taxable income of the partnership and the distributive shares of the partners,
the tax consequences of distributions by a partnership and of transfers of
interests in a partnership. Prerequisite: AIM 6351 or equivalent (3-0) S
AIM 6356 Tax Research (3 semester hours) Identification and evaluation
of legal authorities applicable to tax issues for individual and business
taxpayers are studied. Application of research in tax planning
and administrative procedures in a tax practice, emphasizing the structure of
the Internal Revenue Service and its impact on a tax practitioner.
Prerequisite: AIM 6351 or equivalent. (3-0) S
AIM 6357 Federal Gift and Estate Taxation (3 semester hours) Federal tax
laws applicable to the taxes imposed on property transfers by lifetime giving
and bequests upon death are surveyed. Topics include the valuation of property
for transfer tax purposes, properties included in a deceased person�s estate,
deductions allowable on the estate tax return, and exclusions from taxation.
Prerequisite: AIM 6351 or equivalent, and AIM 6356 (3-0) R
AIM 6362 International Accounting (3 semester hours) Measurement and
reporting problems and accounting functions and activities in various
international environments are evaluated using country and case studies.
Accounting concepts, standards, methods and practices in foreign countries and
their relationship to US accounting are examined. Topics include foreign
currency translation, taxation, performance measurement of international
entities, accounting for international operations, comparative accounting
systems, transfer pricing and financial reporting of foreign and multinational
corporations. Prerequisite: AIM 6201 or equivalent or instructor consent. (3-0)
Y
AIM 6365 Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting (3 semester hours)
Accounting practices for governmental and not-for-profit organizations are studied,
including accounting requirements for institutions, municipalities, and state
and federal government. Topics include performance budgeting, systems analysis,
and accounting implications of economic decisions. Prerequisite: AIM 6201 and
AIM 6202 or instructor consent. (3-0)R
AIM 6370 Business Law (3 semester hours) Laws affecting business
organizations and laws influencing managerial decision-making are examined.
Topics include contract law, law of agency, law of commercial transactions, and
the uniform commercial code and the laws relating to the formation and
operation of corporations (3-0) Y
AIM 6377 Corporate Governance and Accounting (3 semester hours) This
course views Corporate Governance as a structured system of policies and
processes established and maintained by a board of directors to oversee an
organization�s strategic activities and resulting performance. The system
is in place to ensure proper accountability, probity and openness in the
conduct of an organization�s business for the long-term benefit of its
shareholders. As such, Corporate Governance focuses on and effectuates the
relationships among a company�s board of directors, top management, investors
(particularly institutional investors), and other stakeholders. To enhance understanding,
this course has two themes: first, issues are addressed academically; second,
issues are addressed through the presentations by 12 prominent and
knowledgeable speakers involved in various aspects of Corporate
Governance. Prerequisite: AIM 6201 and AIM 6202 or equivalent (3-0)
S.
AIM 6378 (MIS 6378)
Enterprise Systems and CRM (3 semester hours) The objective of the
course is to increase practical skills and conceptual knowledge related to
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) utilizing the mySAP.com� CRM application, or similar software, as the
primary learning tool.� Students will
garner knowledge of operational, analytical, and collaborative CRM. (3-0) R
AIM 6379 (MIS 6379) SAP ABAP Programming (3 semester hours) This course provides a thorough
understanding of the role of ABAP programming, SAP�s programming language, in
the implementation and use of enterprise systems. Focus of the course
will include complex report development, SAP query, dialog programming, ASAP
Objects, transaction development, EDI/ALE and BAPI development, Business
Add-ins(BADIs) and output processing. (3-0) R
AIM 6380 Internal Audit (3 semester hours) The course covers internal
audit from a broad perspective that includes information technology, business
processes, and accounting systems. Topics include internal
auditing standards, risk assessment, governance, ethics, audit techniques, and
emerging issues. This is the first course leading to Endorsed Internal
Audit Certificate and will prepare students to sit for the Certified
Internal Auditor Exam. (3-0) Y
AIM 6382 Advanced Auditing (3 semester hours) This course examines how
the role of internal and external audit can best be coordinated. Numerous
case studies of audit integrated activities will be covered. Current topics
and issues related to audit will be discussed as part of the class.
Prerequisite: AIM 6334 and AIM 6380 or equivalents. (3-0) R
AIM 6383 Forensic Accounting Investigations (3 semester hours) This
course will include a review of techniques used in solving financial crimes
including: interviewing techniques, rules of evidence, sources of information,
forensic accounting procedures and current issues in financial
investigations. The course will include the criminal statutes related to
financial crimes. Case studies will be used to discuss interviewing
techniques and other indirect methods of proof in resolving financial
crimes. Various financial documents and instruments will be discussed and
reviewed as part of the documentary evidence to support financial
investigations. (3-0) Y
AIM 6384 Analytical Reviews using Audit Software (3 semester hours) This
course will introduce students to the theory and tools used to leverage
automated auditing software, such as ACL and IDEA. It will include an
analytical review of accounting and operational data for Internal
Auditors. The course includes hands-on use of audit software and the
development of an audit dashboard. The course will also explore ways to
leverage the enterprise technology and use available technology to monitor
controls and detect fraud. (3-0) R
AIM 6385 Managerial Accounting in Enterprise Systems (3 semester hours)
This course will cover the complexity and functionality of managerial
accounting systems within Enterprise Systems. Cost center accounting,
profitability analysis, product costing, profit center accounting and reporting
related to for managerial decision-making will be covered. Use of SAP or
similar software will be used to demonstrate concepts. Prerequisites: AIM 6201
and AIM 6202. (3 � 0) Y
AIM 6386 Risk Management, Compliance and Regulation for Accountants (3
semester hours) Corporate Governance is concerned with the
balancing of stakeholder interests. Reforms such as Sarbanes-Oxley, the
rules of the Self Regulating Organizations, and the new rules of the SEC, have
broadened the outlook of accounting professionals. In this course, the
central role of risk management is examined, the linkage between risk
management and compliance requirements is examined, and the connection between
compliance requirements and their intended impact on reporting is
considered. Prerequisite: AIM 6334. (3-0) Y
AIM 6390 Professional Accounting (3 semester hours) This course is
designed to help students prepare for careers in professional accounting and
professional examinations. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.(9
hours maximum). (3-0) R
AIM
7313 Contemporary Research in
Accounting and Economics
(3 semester hours) This course will introduce analytical and empirical methods
appropriate for addressing accounting questions in the capital markets
arena.� The emphasis will be to provide a
foundation for research methods in accounting.�
Topics will include use of accounting information for valuation, value
relevance, earnings management, accounting and audit as corporate mechanisms
and some anomaliesPrerequisite: Consent of the
instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (3-0) T
AIM 7314 Empirical Research in Financial
Reporting (3 semester hours) Presents current areas of research in the area
of financial reporting.� Emphasis is
ongoing and recently completed research studies, including understanding of
their antecedents and research methodologies. Capital market based empirical
research topics will be covered.� In
particular, the role of analysts as financial information intermediaries will
be examined.� Prerequisite: Consent of
the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (3-0) T
AIM 7323 Empirical Research in
Accounting and Economics
(3 semester hours) This course is designed to further the ability of the
students to critically analyze completed research efforts, to provide insight
into how a given stream of research (e.g. earnings return association studies,
trading volume) develops over time and to further the students� knowledge of
academic accounting research in the area of financial accounting / reporting.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (3-0) T
AIM 7324 Empirical Research in
Financial Accounting (3
semester hours) Presents a detailed study of past and current empirical
research in the areas of financial accounting and other related fields.� Emphasis is on a clear understanding of
hypothesis formulation, research design, sample selection and statistical
techniques used in these studies. Topics include financial reporting, valuation
and analyst forecasts.� May be repeated
for credit as topics vary. (3-0) T
AIM 7333 Analytical Research in Accounting and Economics (3 semester
hours) Presents a detailed study of economics based analytical research in
accounting. Emphasis is on a clear understanding of theoretical paradigms,
modeling issues, interpretation of the results, and empirical applications of
analytical models. Topics will include the role of information for valuation,
contracting, and performance evaluation, and analysis of financial and
non-financial performance measurement. May be repeated for credit as topics
vary. (3-0) T
AIM 7334 Research Foundations in
Accounting (3 semester
hours) Presents a detailed study of economics based research in financial accounting
reporting. Emphasis is on providing an understanding of the current research in
capital market based financial accounting.�
This course provides a platform for supplementing and integrating the
students� knowledge of basic research methods and tools and requires the
students to identify an accounting topic that they are interested in and to
write a research paper in that topic.�
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (3-0)
AIM 7343 Empirical Research in
Managerial Accounting (3
semester hours)� Presents a detailed
study of empirical research in the area of managerial accounting.� Emphasis in on providing an understanding of
the current research in managerial accounting.�
Topics covered include managerial incentives, design of compensation
contracts, performance measurement and cost management.� May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
(3-0) T
AIM 7344 Advanced Research in
Accounting (3 semester
hours) This course exposes the students to a wide range of empirical research methodologies
including large sample archival research.�
Emphasis is on providing a clear understanding of the research methods
including the theoretical aspects that underlie. May be repeated for credit as
topics vary. (3-0) T
Business Policy and Strategy
BPS 6201 The Environment of Business (2 semester hours) An examination
of the relationship between the management of micro-organizational units
(corporations, non-business entities, and government agencies) and the larger
social environment of which they are a part. (2-0) S
BPS 6260 Readings in Management (2 semester hours) Examination of the
development of management thought and practice as business developed into a
major institution in our society. Readings in management thought assignments to
accomplish this purpose. Each student is expected to develop his/her own
written philosophy of management as a major objective of the course.
Prerequisite: BPS 6210 or BPS 6310. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
(2-0) T
BPS 6305 Ethical Issues in International Business (3 semester hours)
Examines ethical concepts such as justice, equality, freedom, and
responsibility as they relate to the functioning of an economic system.
Specific problems facing the global business organization will be discussed
from an ethical perspective. Articulation of management philosophy
incorporating the ethical dimension. (3-0) S
BPS 6310 Strategic Management (3 semester hours) Strategic management
consists of the analysis, decisions, and actions that organizations take to create
sustainable competitive advantages. The course examines a variety of issues
including environmental, competitor, and stakeholder analysis; strategy
formulation; and strategy implementation and control. The central role of
ethics and corporate governance as well as global issues will be
addressed. Prerequisites: OB 6301, MKT 6301, AIM 6201, AIM 6202, FIN 6301
or consent of the instructor. (3-0) S
BPS 6311 Strategy Implementation (3 semester hours) Implementation
issues of strategic planning. Topics include: planning system design,
organizing for planning, situation analysis, and corporate/divisional
relationships. Cases and selected readings illustrate the key planning
concepts. Prerequisite: BPS 6210 or BPS 6310 or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
BPS 6312 Advanced Multinational Business Seminar (3 semester hours) This
seminar aims at the broadening of business strategy horizons to include the
international dimension applied to topical business problems. It also responds
to the recent findings of the US Management schools that precepts of corporate
strategy for national markets are subject to many exceptions and require much
supplementation when applied to multinational markets. This course also aims at
providing support for the Dallas Metroplex area business organizations for designing and implementing
their strategies in general, multinational strategies in particular. This
course will investigate topical and sector-based implementation problems
derived from the participants� own companies or current business media (3-0) T
BPS 6320 Government Regulation of Business (3 semester hours) Impact of
U.S. federal and state agencies on business as well as international legal
issues. Emphasis is on a strategic approach to the principle regulatory issues
facing business today. (3-0) Y
BPS 6332 Strategic Leadership (3 semester hours) Addresses the challenge
of leading organizations in dynamic and challenging environments. Overall goal
is to not only question one�s assumptions about leadership, but also enhance skills
and acquire new content knowledge. Topics include visionary and
transformational leadership; post-heroic leadership; empowerment; leveraging
and combining resources; designing organizations; and ethics.(3-0)Y
BPS 6340 Accountability and Ethics in Corporate Governance (3 semester
hours) This course addresses the issues faced by top management teams and
boards of directors, including compensation, investor relations, social
responsibility, and accountability in the context of ethical strategic policy
making. (3-0) S
BPS 6350 Enterprise Transformation Management (3 semester hours)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the key concepts that
comprise enterprise transformation, specifically corporate-wide resource
allocation and reallocation�relating and combining corporate strategy, business
structure, and management systems within a general change-management
framework. The roles of leadership, communication, team-building, and
performance measurement are highlighted as they accelerate and sustain
large-scale, complex transformation programs in global industries. Topics may
vary. (3-0) T
BPS 6360 Management and Organizational Consulting:
theory and practice (3 semester hours)
Management Consulting now accounts for more than $120 billion in global annual
revenues. In addition to these full-time consultants, more and more
employees are also in roles of a consultative nature, as the
knowledge-intensive nature of work increases. This course will begin with a
review of the theoretical foundations of the client-consultant relationship,
drawing from counseling psychology and other disciplines, then, broaden to
cover theories of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Learning and
Strategy. Through various workshops and hands-on exercises, participants will
apply these theories in a number of scenarios relevant for consulting. Special
attention will be given to prepare students to become confident practitioners,
by bridging the theory-practice gap in the practice of management and
organizational consulting. Prerequisite: OB 6301 (3-0) T
BPS 6385 (ENTP 6385) Entrepreneurial Business Strategies (3 semester
hours) Focuses on successful business strategies for entrepreneurial firms
attempting entry into established or emerging industries. Topics include the
formulation and evaluation of strategy in emerging industries, including an
introduction to models of technological evolution, new firm strategy
development, and organizational dynamics and innovation. The course also
addresses the innovation process, appropriation of economic value from
innovation, competition between technologies, strategies for competing against
established incumbents, management of innovation and theories of diffusion and
adoption. The course will make extensive use of case studies and visiting
lectures by entrepreneurs. This course is equivalent to ENTP 6385 and only one
of these may count toward a degree. Prerequisites: BPS 6310 or permission
of the instructor. (3-0) Y
BPS 7300 Advanced Strategic Management Seminar I (3 semester hours) This is the first of a two-part
series of Ph.D. seminars in strategic management that (1) expose students to
various theories and topics in strategic management research, and (2) train
students to become informed researchers who will be able to contribute to this
literature. This seminar covers the major
theories in current research addressing strategy formulation and
implementation. Prerequisite: OB 7300. (3-0) T
BPS 7301 Advanced Strategic Management
Seminar II (3
semester hours) This is the second of the two-part series of Ph.D. seminars in
strategic management. Together the two seminars (1) expose students to various
theories and topics in strategic management research, and (2) train students to
become informed researchers who will be able to contribute to this literature.
Seminar II focuses more on the empirical research in major topics such as
strategic alliances, networks, competitive dynamics and knowledge management.
Students learn to use the different theories introduced in the previous seminar
as tools for analyzing strategic business phenomena. Prerequisite:
BPS 7300 (3-0) Y
BPS 7302 Research Methodology (3 semester hours)
The aim of this course is to lay the foundations for good empirical research in
the social sciences and to introduce students to the assumptions and logic
underlying social research. Students become acquainted with a variety of
approaches to research design, and are helped to develop their own research
projects and to evaluate the products of empirical research. (3-0) Y
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ENTP 6315 (FIN 6315) Entrepreneurial Finance (3 semester hours) The
objective of this course is to build skills and knowledge in the financing of
entrepreneurial ventures. Entrepreneurial Finance concerns not only the
processes of financing and investing in start-up companies, but also the
changes to the initial financing mix that may be required as start-up companies
mature and grow. Topics include the market for venture capital and private equity,
the decision to go public or remain private, alternative financing
arrangements, and the differential marketability and liquidity of the
securities used to finance non-public firms. The course is equivalent to FIN
6315 and only one of these may be counted toward a degree.
Prerequisite: FIN 6301 or consent of the instructor. (3-0) Y
ENTP 6316 (FIN 6316) Private Equity Finance (3 semester hours) This
course will cover the investment of capital in the equity of private companies
to fund growth or in public companies to take them private. This course
includes the study of a broad spectrum of private equity investments, investing
in established private firms, buyouts, financial restructuring of distressed
firms, private equity financing by public firms. Prerequisite: FIN 6301.
(3-0) Y
ENTP 6360 Entrepreneurial Ventures (3 semester hours) This course is
designed to provide an introduction to entrepreneurship for non-management
students. The course emphasizes the development of technology-based ventures, addressing
opportunity identification and evaluation, market assessment, startup
strategies, business valuation, business plan development, venture financing,
and startup management. Guest lectures by practicing entrepreneurs and
investors provide a real-world perspective. The major deliverable of this
course is an early stage feasibility analysis of a venture of the student�s
choosing. This course is not available to students enrolled in degree programs
in the School of Management. (3-0) S
ENTP 6370 Entrepreneurship (3 semester hours) This course provides an
introduction to entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on identifying, evaluating
and developing new venture opportunities. Topics include opportunity
identification and evaluation, startup strategies, business valuation, business
plan development, attracting stakeholders, financing the venture, managing the
growing business and exit strategies. Case studies and guest lectures by
entrepreneurs and venture capital partners provide a real-world perspective. The
major deliverable of this course is an early stage feasibility analysis of a
venture of the student�s choosing. Topics may vary. Prerequisites: AIM 6201 or
consent of the instructor. (3-0) S
ENTP 6375 Strategic and Organizational Issues in Technology Management
(3 semester hours) This course addresses the strategic and organizational
issues confronted by firms in technology-intensive environments. The course
reflects five broad themes: (1) managing firms in technology-intensive
industries; (2) linking technology and business strategies; (3) using
technology as a source of competitive advantage; (4) organizing firms to
achieve these goals; and (5) implementing new technologies in organizations.
Students will analyze actual situations in organizations and summarize their
findings and recommendations in an in-depth term paper. Case studies and class
participation are stressed. Prerequisites: (a) AIM 6201 and OB 6301 or consent
of the instructor, or (b) ENTP 6360 for students not enrolled in the School of
Management. Topics may vary.(3-0) T
ENTP 6378 Managing the Emerging Enterprise (3 semester hours) The
course focuses on the challenges of growing a small company from early startup
to a professionally managed business, as the entrepreneur struggles to maintain
the entrepreneurial spirit of the firm while introducing the professional
management disciplines essential to sustained and profitable growth. Topics
include shaping and communicating the entrepreneur�s vision, developing a
viable business model, positioning products and services in a broader market,
implementing business strategies, building an organization and infrastructure,
molding the culture, developing and managing critical relationships with banks,
suppliers and customers, and managing growth with limited resources. The course
makes extensive use of case studies and visiting lectures by entrepreneurs.
Prerequisite: (a) ENTP 6370 or consent of the instructor, or (b) ENTP 6360 for
students not enrolled in the School of Management. (3-0) Y
ENTP 6380 (MKT 6380) Entrepreneurial Marketing (3 semester hours) This
course addresses the marketing challenges facing the entrepreneurial firm,
including the introduction and marketing of new products and services without
the benefit of an established reputation, channel infrastructure or customer
base. Topics include the development of marketing strategies, channel selection
and design, product positioning, competitive pricing strategies, advertising
and promotion, etc., all within the framework of the resource limitations
inherent in an entrepreneurial startup. This course is equivalent to MKT 6380
and only one of these may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: (a)
MKT 6301 and ENTP 6370 or consent of the instructor, or (b) ENTP 6360 for
students not enrolled in the School of Management. (3-0) Y
ENTP 6385 (BPS 6385) Entrepreneurial Business Strategies (3 semester
hours) This course is an advanced course in strategic management, with an
emphasis on business strategies for entrepreneurial firms. Within this framework,
the course addresses the most recent approaches and perspectives on strategic
management in rapidly changing environments. Topics include the formulation and
evaluation of strategy in emerging industries, strategies for market entry and
competition against established incumbents, the role of technology standards,
the technology adoption life cycle model, theories of disruptive innovation,
and the use of creative imitation, speed and agility to prevail over
established competitors. This course is equivalent to BPS 6385 and only one of
these may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: (a) ENTP 6370 and
BPS 6310 or consent of the instructor, or (b) ENTP 6360 for students not
enrolled in the School of Management. (3-0) Y
ENTP 6388 Creating and Managing Ventures within the Corporation (3
semester hours) Intrapreneurs
are the entrepreneurs within established corporations who combine innovation,
creativity and leadership to develop and launch new products, new product lines
and new business units that grow revenues and profits from within. The course
seeks to equip students with the skills and perspectives required to initiate
new ventures and create viable businesses in dynamic and uncertain environments
in the face of organizational inertia and other sources of resistance to
innovation. Course topics include the elements of strategic analysis and
positioning for competitive advantage in dynamic markets, and the structuring,
utilization and mobilization of the internal resources of existing firms in the
pursuit of growth and new market opportunities. Prerequisites: (a) AIM 6201and
OB 6301 or consent of the instructor, or (b) ENTP 6360 for students not
enrolled in the School of Management. (3-0) T
ENTP 6390 Business Plan Development (3 semester hours) This course is
designed for students who desire to pursue the development of a comprehensive
business plan for an entrepreneurial new business concept. The course will be
structured in a workshop format consisting of lectures, developmental exercises
and group presentations of the new business idea, researching, developing and
refining the new business concept under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Enrollment will be limited to groups of students with a pre-approved new
business idea. Prerequisite: (a) ENTP 6370 and consent of the instructor, or
(b) ENTP 6360 for students not enrolled in the School of Management and consent
of the instructor. (3-0) R
ENTP 6395 Seminar � Topics in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3
semester hours) This course will explore special topics of interest to
students of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The content will vary, exploring
such topics as opportunities for innovation in Biotechnology, Information
Technology, Nanotechnology and other fields. Extensive use of outside speakers,
special readings, and field and library research will be involved.
Prerequisites: (a) ENTP 6370 and consent of instructor, or (b) ENTP 6360 for
students not enrolled in the School of Management and consent of the
instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (3-0) Y
ENTP 6398 The Entrepreneurial Experience (3 semester hours) This course
will provide individuals or teams of students the opportunity to earn course
credit while gaining actual work experience in entrepreneurial firms.
Marketing, strategy or operations research projects will be developed jointly
by faculty and the entrepreneurial firm, and made available to students as an
opportunity to gain practical experience in an entrepreneurial organization.
Evaluation will be based on a term paper or other major deliverable negotiated
on a case by case basis. Prerequisites: (a) ENTP 6370 and consent of
instructor, or (b) ENTP 6360 for students not enrolled in the School of
Management and consent of instructor. (3-0) R
Finance
FIN 5300 Personal Finance (3 semester hours) Examination of personal
financial management and planning issues, with an emphasis on the integration
of personal savings and investment decisions with life insurance programs and
estate planning. Topics covered include the role of property, health,
life insurance; tax-deferred investment vehicles, as well as fixed income and
equity investment alternatives such as mutual funds. (3-0) Y
FIN 6301 Financial Management (3 semester hours) Theoretical and
procedural considerations in the administration of the finance function in the
individual business firm; planning, fundraising, controlling of firm finances;
working capital management, capital budgeting and cost of capital. Corequisites: OPRE 6301and AIM 6201, or consent of instructor. (3-0) S
FIN 6306 Quantitative Methods in Finance (3 semester hours) The
objective of this course is to develop students� ability to use quantitative
methods and software (particularly spreadsheet) in financial decision
making. Pre-requisites: FIN 6301. (3-1) S.
FIN 6308 Regulation of Business and Financial Markets (3 semester hours)
The objective of this course is to develop a student�s understanding of the
laws and regulations which govern businesses and financial markets. In
addition, this course considers the ethical issues that financial analysts and
financial planners face. Co-requisite: FIN 6301 and MECO 6303 (3-0) Y.
FIN 6310 Investment Management (3 semester hours) This course is
intended to provide an understanding of the role of modern financial theory in
portfolio management and to present a framework for addressing current issues
in the management of financial assets. Topics to be covered during the semester
include trading, valuation, active portfolio management, asset allocation,
global diversification, performance measurement, financial derivatives, and
fixed income securities. Co-requisite: FIN 6306. (3-0) S.
FIN 6314 Fixed Income Securities (3 semester hours) Examines fixed income
securities, their derivatives, and the management of fixed income portfolios.
Prerequisite: FIN 6306. (3-0) Y.
FIN 6315 (ENTP 6315) Entrepreneurial Finance (3 semester hours)
The objective of this course is to build skills and knowledge in the financing
of entrepreneurial ventures. Entrepreneurial Finance concerns not only
the process of financing and investing in start-up companies, but also the
changes to the initial financing mix that may be required as start-up companies
mature and grow. Topics include the markets for venture capital and
private equity, the decision to go public or remain private, alternative
financing arrangements, and the differential marketability and liquidity of the
securities used to finance non-public firms. This course is equivalent to
ENTP 6315 and only one of these may be counted toward a degree.
Prerequisite: FIN 6301. (3-0) T
FIN 6316 (ENTP 6316) Private Equity Finance (3 semester hours) This
course will cover the investment of capital in the equity of private companies
to fund growth or in public companies to take them private. This course
includes the study of a broad spectrum of private equity investments, investing
in established private firms, buyouts, financial restructuring of distressed
firms, private equity financing by public firms. Prerequisite: FIN 6301
(3-0) Y
FIN 6320 Financial Markets and Institutions (3 semester hours) Financial
behavior in relation to production and consumption decisions. Banking,
financial intermediation, flows of funds, regulation and structure of financial
markets. Selected topics of current interest. Prerequisites: FIN 6301, MECO
6201 or MECO 6303 and OPRE 6301. (3-0) Y
FIN 6330 Behavioral Finance (3 semester hours) This course describes how individuals and
firms make financial decisions, how those decisions might deviate from those
predicted by traditional financial or economic theory and the consequences of
these deviations for financial markets.�
The course examines how the insights of behavioral finance complements
the traditional finance paradigm.�
Students will gain an understanding of how individuals actually make
financial decisions (descriptive) and guidance on how to improve financial
decision making (prescriptive) in themselves and others. (3-0) T
FIN
6340 Management of Financial Institutions (3 semester hours) Study of the
financial management of commercial banks and other financial intermediaries,
with special attention to risk management issues. Prerequisites: FIN 6310 and
FIN 6320. (3-0) Y.
FIN 6350 Advanced Financial Management (3 semester hours) Advanced
analysis of topics in financial management. Capital structure, dividend policy,
incentives, and risk management. Prerequisites: FIN 6301, MECO 6201 or MECO
6303 and FIN 6310, or consent of instructor. Topics may vary. (3-0) T
FIN 6355 Corporate Finance and Policy (3 semester hours) Cases involving
financial situations encountered by managers that require the application of
financial management skills. Special emphasis is placed on
strategy. Prerequisites: FIN 6350 or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
FIN 6360 Options and Futures Markets (3 semester hours) Examines the
valuation of derivative securities such as options and futures contracts, as
well as the use of these instruments in managing business and financial risks.
The topics to be covered include pricing of futures contracts, swaps, and
options, the use of derivative instruments in hedging, portfolio insurance,
exotic options, and the valuation of options on debt instruments.
Prerequisites: FIN 6310 and MECO 6201 or MECO 6303. (3-0) T
FIN 6364 Advanced Investment Management (3 semester hours) This course
builds on the basic ideas underlying portfolio optimization covered in FIN 6301
and FIN 6310. It emphasizes the application of modern portfolio theory using
quantitative methods. At the completion of this course, students will be able
to analyze market data using the latest investment management tools, to
formulate theoretical models, and to implement appropriate investment
strategies. Prerequisite: FIN 6310. (3-0) T
FIN 6366 (IMS 6320) International Financial Management (3 semester
hours) Study of world financial markets and institutions, foreign exchange
exposure and management, foreign direct investment, and a variety of issues
involved in the financial management of multinational firms. May not also
receive credit for IMS 6320. Prerequisite: FIN 6301. (3-0) T
FIN 6370 The Theory of Finance and Its Applications (3
semester hours) A survey of financial theories and their application to various
financial decisions and issues. Topics will include the theory of
portfolio choices, asset pricing, derivative pricing, asymmetric information
theories, and firm financing issues. Prerequisite: FIN 6301, FIN 6310 or
FIN6350, or permission of instructor. Topics may vary. (3-0) T
FIN 6375 Finance Workshop (3 semester hours) Forum for faculty and
students to present recent developments in the finance literature. Presentation
and discussion of published and unpublished papers of researchers with various
affiliations. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit
as topics vary. (3-0) T
FIN 6380 Practicum in Finance (3 semester hours) Requires permission of
the area coordinator. For students involved in the practice of investment
management. May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). (3-0) T
FIN 6382 Introductory Mathematical
Finance (3 semester hours) Introduction to the mathematical methods of
continuous time finance (Ito calculus, stochastic dynamic optimization, etc.)
Requires permission of the instructor. (3-0) T.
FIN 6384 Financial asset pricing and
engineering
(3 semester hours) Study of theoretical models of financial asset pricing and
financial engineering.� Prerequisite: FIN
6360 or FIN 6370. (3-0) Y.
FIN 6382 FIN 7310 Seminar in Contemporary Finance (3 semester hours)
Issues in current financial research. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May
be repeated for credit as topics vary. (3-0) T
FIN 7330 Topics in Theoretical Asset Pricing (3 semester hours)
Advanced studies in the theory of asset pricing. Provides a foundation for
advanced research in financial theory and empirical tests of asset pricing
models. Topics include utility theory, mean-variance portfolio analysis,
state preference models, continuous time portfolio selection, and the term
structure of interest rates. Prerequisites: FIN 6312 or FIN 6364 and MECO 6345
or their equivalents. (May be repeated for credit with the permission of the
instructor) (3-0) T
FIN 7335 Topics in Empirical Asset Pricing (3 semester hours) Study of
the methods used to empirically test asset pricing theories and/or
models. The prerequisite is FIN 7330. (May be repeated for credit with
the permission of the instructor.) (3-0) T
FIN 7340 Topics in Theoretical Corporate Finance (3 semester hours) Advanced
empirical and theoretical analysis of corporate financial decision
making. Topics include the theory of the firm, initial public offerings,
ownership and control, managerial incentives, risk management, and financing
and investment decisions. Prerequisites: FIN 6380 and MECO 6345, or their
equivalents. (May be repeated for credit with the permission of the instructor)
(3-0) T
FIN 7345 Topics in Empirical Corporate Finance (3 semester hours) Study
of the methods used to empirically test corporate finance theories and/or
models. Prerequisite: FIN 7340. (May be repeated for credit with the
permission of the instructor.) (3-0) T
Healthcare Management
HMGT 6320 The American Healthcare System (3 semester hours)
Examines the structure, financing and operation of the US healthcare industry.
It analyzes how priorities are established, how services are organized and
delivered, factors that influence the cost, quality and availability of
healthcare, and opposing positions on the future of healthcare reform.
This course serves as an introduction for healthcare majors. (3-0) T
HMGT 6321 Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations (3 semester
hours) Explores how healthcare organizations can create sustainable competitive
advantage in a volatile, reimbursement driven industry. Topics include
external and internal environmental analysis, strategy formulation,
organizational design and control and the impact of mergers and alliances on
industry performance. Healthcare case studies are used to illustrate key concepts.
(3-0) T
HMGT 6322 Healthcare Cost Management and Control (3 semester
hours) Examines how healthcare organizations allocate and report costs
and use that information for managerial decision-making. Additional
topics include how activity based costing can be used to more accurately
determine the true cost of medical services and the use of the balanced
scorecard to manage the conflicting imperatives of controlling costs and improving care. Prerequisite:
either AIM 6201 or AIM 6202. (3-0) T
HMGT 6323 (MIS 6317) Healthcare Informatics (3 semester hours) Examines
the unique challenges of clinical and service process improvement in the
healthcare industry, including the role of data management and information
technology in improving healthcare delivery. Prerequisite: MIS 6204
or equivalent. (3-0) T
HMGT 6324 Healthcare Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (3 semester
hours) Examines and analyzes the significant issues related to negotiation and
conflict management in the healthcare industry. Students critique and discuss
these issues from the perspectives of major healthcare stakeholders.
Exercises and simulations reinforce theories about the role of negotiations and
dispute resolution in effective management.. (3-0) T
HMGT 6325 Healthcare Supply Chain Management (3 semester hours)
Explores how effectively managing and continuously improving the end-to-end
health care supply chain provides a competitive advantage. Topics include
supply chain fundamentals, key players in the health care supply chain and
their challenges, how the health care supply chain works, impact of technology
on supply chain performance, and lean six sigma methodology. Simulations
and case studies will reinforce the learning. (3 � 0) T
HMGT 6327 Information and Knowledge Management in Healthcare (2 semester
hours) Explores how effective information and knowledge management can leverage
the intellectual capital in healthcare organizations and help them achieve
technical superiority. It covers the key areas of knowledge management, from
identifying knowledge in an organization to promoting and facilitating
knowledge sharing and innovation. Using numerous case studies, the course
surveys the technology, the strategies and the practice of knowledge
management. (3-0) Y
HMGT 6329 Special Topics in Healthcare Management (3 semester hours)
This course examines several important structural, political and regulatory
issues in healthcare. Facilitated by outside industry experts, topics
might include: healthcare reform, consumer directed healthcare, the future of
Medicare and Medicaid, medical ethics, health plan economics, the impact of
hospital and MCO consolidation, HIPAA regulation, and measuring quality in
healthcare. Prerequisite: HMGT 6320. . May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
(3-0) R
HMGT 6330� Healthcare Law, Policy and Regulation (3
semester hours) This course examines how healthcare laws and regulations are
enacted and their impact on providers, payers, and patients. Topics include:
Stark prohibitions on provider self-referral; federal regulations on fraud and
abuse; the Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA); and, the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It also examines the
process by which Congressional legislation is transformed into day-to-day
industry regulation. (3-0) Y
HMGT 6331 Healthcare Economics (3
semester hours) This course applies the tools of economic analysis to the
challenges and opportunities faced by managers and policy makers in the health
sector.� Topics covered include:
measuring the benefits of healthcare; the role of insurance in spreading risk
and altering incentives; the production of healthcare; price and non-price
competition among providers; international comparisons of healthcare systems;
and, proposed policies that are intended to expand access and contain cost.
(3-0) Y
International Management Studies
IMS 5200 Global Business (2 semester hours) Provides an introduction to
the fundamental concepts of international business, covering macro-level
environmental factors that affect international businesses today. Topics
include globalization, country environments, culture, international trade and
investment, regional economic integration, and the global monetary system.
(2-0) S
IMS 6202 International Business Transactions (2 semester hours) The
legal environment and framework of international business, legal aspects and
implications of international trade and the establishment and operation of
business abroad, moving goods across national borders, immigration, joint
ventures, licensing, setting up and financing operations abroad, negotiating an
international deal, resolving disputes, international corruption, bribery and
crime. Prerequisite: IMS 5200. (2-0) T
IMS 6320 (FIN 6366) International Corporate Finance (2 semester hours)
Financial policies and practices of companies involved in multinational
operations. The course considers management of working capital and permanent
assets. Investment practices and capital budgeting for the global firm. May not
also receive credit for FIN 6366. Prerequisites: IMS 5200 and FIN 6301, or
consent of instructor. (2-0) Y
IMS 6300 The Multinational Firm (3 semester hours) Examines how
multinational firms adapt to the international environment. Topics include the
management of human resources, finance and the supply chain within the
multinational firm. Special attention is given to the strategy and structure of
multinational operations. Prerequisite: IMS 5200. (2-0) Y
IMS 6310 International Marketing (3 semester hours) This course aims at
preparing students to appreciate the international marketing by understanding
both theoretical and practical issues involved. This course covers the
fundamentals and evolution of international marketing, the environment of
international marketing, foreign entry methods, evaluation of market potential,
management of international marketing mix , consumer behavior and international
strategic marketing planning. Students will also learn the reasons why
international marketing is important for success in international business and
for finding personal career opportunities. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent of
instructor. (3-0) Y
IMS 6312 International Advertising (3 semester hours) This course will
aim at preparing the students to understand theoretical and practical aspects
of international advertising within the context of global marketing
communications. The basic principles of the course will include global versus
local creative strategies and executions, international media opportunities,
and global research methods. It will aim to equip the students with an
understanding of the basic principles of advertising, including the various and
differing cultural, economic and political factors that impact international
marketing communications with a view to get employment in international
advertising. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
IMS 6314 Global E-business Marketing (3 semester hours) This course aims
at preparing the students for managing global e-business activities within the
framework of accelerated trends for globalization. International aspects of
E-business have become more important due to the variables in legal and
regulatory regimes, the state of the communications infrastructure and
differences in culture; including language and perception of the benefits of
the Internet. Students will be prepared to understand the worldwide unevenness
in the adoption and use of E-business globally and develop ability to customize
and personalize the Internet experience to use at their employment in the
field. Prerequisites: MKT 6301 or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
IMS 6360 International Strategic Management (3 semester hours) This
course examines the strategic challenges that multinational firms face. Issues
such as managing across national boundaries, responding to environmental
challenges, managing international joint ventures and strategic alliances,
managing headquarters-subsidiary relationships, and developing global
capabilities will be discussed. Prerequisite: IMS 5200 (3-0) Y
IMS 6365 Cross-Cultural Communication and Management (3 semester hours)
This course focuses on understanding national culture and cultural issues in
international business. It emphasizes the importance of managing cultural
differences to enhance communication, negotiation, leadership, and group
dynamics in an international work environment. Further, the course describes
methods to develop effective selection and training programs for international
assignments. (3-0) Y
IMS 7300 International Management (3 semester hours) Current theory and
research on international management, multinational corporations, and
government policies affecting international business. Prerequisite: admission
to OSIM Ph.D. program or consent of instructor.(3-0) Y
IMS 7301
International Business (3 semester hours) Current theories in international
business. Formal and informal institutions affecting international business.
IMS 8V99 Dissertation (1-9 semester hours)
May be repeated for credit. ([1-9]-0) S
Area Studies
Area studies courses focus on the
history and role of specific geographic regions in the global economy. These
courses may be repeated for credit as the course topics change.
IMS 7V50 Area Studies-Far East (2 or 3 semester hours) History of
economic development and overview of current participation in the world
economy. Prerequisite: IMS 5200 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for
credit as topics vary. ([2 or 3]-0) T
IMS 7V52 Area Studies-Russia (2 or 3 semester hours) History of economic
development and overview of current participation in the global economy.
Prerequisite: IMS 5200 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as
topics vary. ([2 or 3]-0) T
IMS 7V53 Area Studies-Eastern Europe (2 or 3 semester hours) History of
economic development and overview of current participation in the global
economy. Prerequisite: IMS 5200 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for
credit as topics vary. ([2 or 3]-0) T
IMS 7V54 Area Studies-Western Europe (2 or 3 semester hours) History of
economic development and overview of current participation in the world
economy. Prerequisite: IMS 5200 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for
credit as topics vary. ([2 or 3]-0) T
IMS 7V55 Area Studies-Latin America (2 or 3 semester hours) History of economic
development and overview of current participation in the world economy.
Prerequisite: IMS 5200 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as
topics vary. ([2 or 3]-0) T
IMS 7V59 Area Studies-Special Topics (2 or 3 semester hours) History of
economic development and overview of current participation in the global
economy of regions of the world of timely interest to international management
but outside the scope of other Area Studies courses. Prerequisite: IMS 5200 or
consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. ([2 or 3]-0)T
Directed Readings, Seminars and
Research
IMS 8V40 Seminar in International
Business (2, 3 or 6 semester hours)
Discussion of selected concepts and theories in international business. May be
repeated for credit. Topics may vary. ([2, 3, or 6]-0) T
IMS 8V60 Readings in International Business (2, 3, or 6 semester hours)
Investigation into the literature of topical areas in international business.
May be repeated for credit. Topics may vary. ([2, 3, or 6]-0) T
IMS 8V80 Research Series in International Business (2, 3, or 6 semester
hours) May be repeated for credit. Topics may vary. ([2, 3, or 6]-0) T
IMS 8399 Dissertation (3 semester hours) May be repeated for credit.
Topics may vary. (3-0) S
Management Information Systems
MIS 6204 Information Technology and MIS Fundamentals (2 semester hours)
Necessary background to understand the role of information technology and
Management Information Systems in today�s business environment. Topics include:
strategic role of information, organization of information, information
decision making requirements, telecommunications and networking, managing
information resources, distributed processing, and current information
systems/technology issues. (2-0) S
MIS 6302 (AIM 6349) Information Technology Strategy and Management (3
semester hours) This course explores the strategic management and control
issues associated with information technology. It provides a framework to
understand how IT strategy aligns with business strategy and focuses on
developing an understanding of the key information requirements for developing
an IT strategy, the systems architecture, conduct IT sourcing analysis, and
manage IT investments effectively to maximize business value. The course
will consist of a mix of real-world case studies on IT strategy development
across different industries. May not receive credit for both AIM 6349 and MIS
6302. (3-0) Y
MIS 6308 (AIM 6340) Systems Analysis and Project Management (3 semester
hours) This course will introduce students to various methodologies for systems
analysis. A critical component of the course is project management as it
relates to systems development. Students will also be introduced to project
management software. Students may not receive credit for both MIS 6308 and AIM
6340 Prerequisite: MIS 6326. (3-0) Y
MIS 6309 Business Data Warehousing with SAP (3 semester hours) The
course will discuss data warehousing principles and techniques and introductory
business intelligence. It will focus on SAP business warehousing and reporting.
Students will learn how to develop and implement queries that mine existing
data which reside in the SAP Business Warehouse. (3-0) Y
MIS 6314 Systems Reengineering (3 semester hours) This course utilizes
Information Engineering Methodology to plan, analyze, design, and construct a
working system. Students are members of a project team which will complete an
advanced application execution of a �real world� development problem.
Prerequisite: MIS 6308. (3-0) Y
MIS 6316 Data Communications (3 semester hours) This course covers the
fundamentals of telecommunications, including: transmission, switching,
throughput and capacity, error rates and checking, and security and policy
issues. State of the art technologies and their applications to business are
covered in depth. (3-0) Y
MIS 6317 (HMGT 6323) Healthcare Informatics (3 semester hours) Examines
the unique challenges of clinical and service process improvement in the
healthcare industry, including the role of data management and information
technology in improving healthcare delivery. This course is equivalent to HMGT
6323 and only one of these may count toward a degree. Prerequisite:
MIS 6204 or equivalent. (3-0) T
MIS 6318 Electronic Commerce (3 semester hours) Technical, economic, and
managerial issues leading to prudent decision making for the implementation of
electronic commerce applications and data communications networks including:
overview of current technologies for enterprise-wide connectivity; the Internet
and the Information Superhighway; current trends in Internet-based open
systems; digital convergence of voice, video, and data; and World Wide Web
programming techniques for interactive web document creation. Prerequisite: MIS
6204 or MIS 6350 or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
MIS 6319 Enterprise Resource Planning (3 semester hours) This course is
intended to cover the evolution of computing from �standalone technology
islands� to networked computing systems and from standalone applications to
integrated enterprise wide applications. It includes a discussion of the idea
behind client server computing, application development for a client server
architecture, and selection and implementation of ERP systems. A part of the
course will be set aside for demonstrations and �hands on� exercises with one
of the available ERP software. (3-0) Y
MIS 6322 Developing Business Applications with Visual Basic (3 semester
hours) Students will be introduced to developing business applications using Visual
Basic. Topics include fundamental Basic programming, Windows user interface
design, Windows and Visual Basic controls, ActiveX controls, data controls, and
integration with other applications. (3-0) Y
MIS 6323 Object Oriented Systems (3 semester hours) This course includes
the fundamentals of Java programming, writing applets for web-based systems,
and business application programming using Java. (3-0) Y
MIS 6324 Business Intelligence Software and Techniques (3 semester
hours) This course will focus on the design and development of Decision Support
Systems (DSS). Topics covered in the course will include the design and
development of data warehouses to support decisions, data mining techniques,
artificial intelligence techniques including design of expert systems and
various types of DSS such as group and negotiation support systems. The role of
these systems in acquiring business intelligence will also be addressed in this
course. Prerequisite: MIS 6326. (3-0) Y
MIS 6325 Advanced Telecommunications (3 semester hours) This course will
focus on advanced technologies in wireless and wireline telecommunication systems. Topics to be covered will
include: wireless voice networks, wide area wireless data networks, wireless
local area networks, third generation wireless systems and broadband local
access technologies and systems with a focus towards delivery of services via
traditional as well as IP. Prerequisite: MIS 6316. (3-0) Y
MIS 6326 (AIM 6337) Database Management Systems (3 semester hours) Study
of relational database theories, industry standard SQL, and database design.
Conceptual/semantic data modeling with the entity-relationship diagramming
technique is also introduced. A client/server database environment is developed
with a selected SQL server, which is Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft SQL Server or
other depending on the availability, and a database application development
tool. Student may not receive credit for both AIM 6337 and MIS 6326 (3-0) Y
MIS 6327 Analysis and Design of Telecommunication Networks (3 semester
hours) The focus of this course will be how to perform a financial analysis of
telecommunication projects, schedule and manage a telecommunication project and
understand mathematical modeling and design tools for voice and data networks. Prerequisite:
MIS 6316, 6325. (3-0) Y
MIS 6329 Contemporary Issues in Telecommunications (3 semester hours)
This course covers topics that relate to legal and regulatory issues faced by
telecommunication service providers and users in the US as well as around the
world. The telecommunications Act of 1996 as well as changes in the regulations
for broadband services and expected trends in international markets will be
discussed. Prerequisite: MIS 6316. Topics may vary. (3-0) Y
MIS 6330 Information Technology Security (3 semester hours)This course
provides an overview of common security practices and introduces the concepts
related to applied security technologies. The focus of the class will be
on the security and privacy of E-commerce systems. Topics include cryptography
(encryption and decryption, digital signatures and certificates), risk
management (threat analysis, cost benefit analysis), security audit (intrusion
detection and security assurance), disaster recovery (contingency planning,
incident handling, security training and awareness), network security
technologies (firewalls, VPN), security policy (types of policy, implementation
considerations, workplace privacy), and E-Commerce security issues (security
requirements, hacker techniques, online privacy). Prerequisite: MIS 6204 or MIS
6350. (3-0) Y
MIS 6332 Advanced ERP: Sales and
Distribution (3 semester hours) The class focuses on
advanced process and configuration issues related to ERP implementation. The
functional side of sales, distribution, delivery and billing as well as
integration with materials management and financial accounting is emphasized.
SAP is currently used to discuss and provide hands-on experience with key
ideas. Prerequisite:
MIS 6319 or consent of the instructor. (3-0) Y
MIS 6334 Advanced Business Intelligence (3 credit hours) This class focuses on analyzing
business data to enhance firms' competencies. Advanced business intelligence
techniques will be covered such as web intelligence analytics, customer
profitability analysis, business performance management and social network
analysis etc. The class will use SAS as the data analysis tool. Prerequisite:
MIS 6324 or consent of the instructor. (3-0) Y
MIS 6352 Web
Systems Design and Development (3
semester hours) The design of web based systems will be the focus of the
course. Students will learn the fundamentals of systems development and apply
this knowledge to the design of web based systems. Students will be required to
develop a prototype system. Prerequisite: MIS 6323 or equivalent. (3-0) Y
MIS 6355
Information Technology for E-Business (3
semester hours) The objective of this class will be to gain an understanding of
the Information Technologies (IT) that support and drive E-business. The
emphasis in the class will be on the IT architecture of an E-business.
Specifically we will study technologies that underlie the Internet and Web,
together with client-side and server-side computing. Issues pertaining to the
design of optimal E-business systems, including web capacity planning, and
optimal web server design will be briefly discussed. Prerequisite: MIS 6323 and
MIS 6326. (3-0) Y
MIS 6360
Software Project Management (3
semester hours) Advanced concepts in software engineering with a focus on
economic and managerial issues. Topics include software and effort estimation,
software process management, software process maturity, coordination in
software teams, software development organizational forms, and project
management. Prerequisite: MIS 6308. (3-0) Y
MIS 6369
(OPRE 6369) Supply Chain Software (3
semester hours) The course teaches planning and execution of supply chains with
software such as SAP's ERP (R3) and Advanced Planning & Optimization
(APO). This software is used in lab exercises that provide students with
hands-on, experimental learning. The focus is on the supply planning
function of supply chain management. Topics include: introduction to ERP adn SAP, master and transaction data, MRP, forecasting,
supply and demand matching, and integration of ERP and APO modules. This
course is intended for graduate students with interests in software-based
supply chain management. No SAP experience is required. Prerequisites:
OPRE 6366 or the permission of the instructor. (3-0) R
MIS 6378 (AIM 6378) Enterprise
Systems and CRM (3
semester hours) The objective of the course is to increase practical skills and
conceptual knowledge related to Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
utilizing the mySAP.com� CRM application,
or similar software, as the primary learning tool.� Students will garner knowledge of
operational, analytical, and collaborative CRM. (3-0) R
MIS 6379 (AIM 6379) SAP ABAP Programming (3 semester hours) This course
provides a thorough understanding of the role of ABAP programming. SAP's
programming language, in the implementation and use of enterprise
systems. Focus on the course will include complex report development, SAP
query, dialog programming, ASAP Objects, transaction development, EDI/ALE and
BAPI development, Business Add-ins (BADIs) and output processing. (3-0) R
MIS 7310 Advanced Topics in Knowledge Management (3 semester hours) The
course will discuss knowledge representation and reasoning techniques. It will
focus on (i) conceptual models of knowledge in IT-based systems, (ii)
automated reasoning mechanisms that are enabled by such representations, and,
(iii) automated discovery of knowledge from data. Applications in decision
support systems, expert systems, and personalization and recommendation systems
will be discussed. Necessary background in data models and information theory
will be provided. (3-0) T
MIS 7320 Colloquiium in
Management Information Systems (3
credit hours) Issues in current information systems research.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit as
topics vary. (3-0) R
MIS 7330 MIS Teaching Practicum (3 semester hours) Individual sessions
with a supervising coach. The student will have responsibility for
handling all of the instructional duties for a course, including designing the
syllabus, and all assessment. Feedback and guidance will help the student
develop their teaching skills. Prerequisite: Permission of
department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (3-0) S
MIS 7340 Independent Study in MIS (3 semester hours) The student studies
in depth a topic of interest to them in MIS under the guidance of an
instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. May be repeated
for credit as topics vary. (3-0) S
MIS 7420 Seminar in Management Information Systems (4 semester hours)
Survey of theoretical issues and research in information systems.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit as
topics vary. (4-0) R
Managerial Economics and Analysis
MECO 6215 The Economic and Legal Environment of Business (2 semester hours)
This course examines the regulatory and legal environment of business.
Antitrust laws and cases are examined, with particular attention to their
impact on high technology industries. Comparisons between the impact of these
laws and their original intent are emphasized. Additional topics include
cost/benefit analysis of government regulations concerning safety, the
environment, and anti-discrimination. Prerequisite: MECO 6201 or MECO 6303.
(2-0) T
MECO 6303 Business Economics (3 semester hours) Foundations of the
economic analysis of business problems, with special emphasis on the function
and determination of market prices in production and consumption. Supply and
demand, price theory, production theory, trade theory with reference to the
global economy, the effects of tax and other policies in the economy, and
essential elements of the banking system and monetary policy are addressed.
Prerequisite: MATH 5304 or equivalent. (3-0) S
MECO 6311 Economics of Information Goods (3 semester hours) Analysis of
the creation, production, pricing and distribution of products that are mainly
informational in nature such as software, television, and web pages. Network
effects, path dependence, the choice of standards, and the problems of public
goods will be analyzed. Includes examination of the roles of patent and
copyright laws in the creation of these goods and the impacts of unauthorized
copying. Several case studies will be examined in detail. Prerequisite: MECO
6201 or MECO 6303 or consent of the instructor. (3-0) T
MECO 6312 Applied Econometrics and Time Series Analysis (3 semester
hours) A survey of the econometric methods used to examine cross-sectional and
times series data with an emphasis on their applications. Prerequisites:
MECO 6201 or MECO 6303, or consent of the instructor. (3-0) T
MECO 6313 The Business of Entertainment (3 semester hours) This course
examines the economic factors at work in the entertainment industry. The
revenue generation models used by the producers of motion pictures, programming
for television, radio, and cable TV, as well as videogames and book publishing
will be studied in detail. The impact of digitization on costs, the role of
copying and copyright, network effects, peer-to-peer file sharing, the
labyrinth of property rights, and digital rights management will be examined
through the lens of economics. (3-0) T
MECO 6315 Approaches to Statistical Inference (3 semester hours)
Theory and methods of statistical inference. Classical estimation theory,
classical hypothesis testing, Bayesian and alternative approaches to
statistical inference, general linear model with applications, and
computational methods. Prerequisite: OPRE 6330. Topics may vary.
(3-0) Y
MECO 6320 Econometrics (3 semester hours) Estimation and testing of multivariate
econometric models; sets of regression relationships; simultaneous equation
systems; applications of methods and models in the analysis of business and
economic data. (3-0) Y
MECO 6345 Advanced Managerial Economics (3 semester hours) Advanced economic
analysis of consumer theory, production theory, exchange, and market
interactions. Managerial topics such as: comparable worth, product
standardization, environmental spillover effects, and imperfect competition.
Prerequisite: MECO 6201 or MECO 6303and consent of instructor. (3-0) T
MECO 6360 Topics in Industrial Organization (3
semester hours) Issues in current research on the operation of firms and
markets. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (May be repeated for credit.)
(3-0) T
MECO 7320 Advanced Econometrics (3 semester hours) Rigorous treatment of
traditional econometrics methods, and introduction to both modern time-series
econometrics and advanced non-linear models. Prerequisite: MECO 6320. (3-0) T
MECO 7360 Topics in Econometrics (3
semester hours) Issues in current econometric research and practice.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (May be repeated for credit.) (3-0) T
Marketing Management
MKT 6231 Sales Management (2 semester hours) Techniques of sales
management with emphasis upon selection, training and evaluating sales
performance. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent of instructor. (2-0) T
MKT 6301 Marketing Management (3 semester hours) Overview of marketing
management methods, principles and concepts including product, pricing,
promotion and distribution decisions. (3-0) S
MKT 6309 Marketing Research (3 semester hours) Methods employed in
market research to understand consumer behavior to enable better marketing
decision-making. Topics include focus groups, understanding different sources
of secondary data, questionnaire design, design of experiments, sampling plans,
and data analysis using statistical techniques. In addition, the course will
cover attitude measurement, and market research on the Internet. Prerequisites:
MKT 6301 and OPRE 6301, or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
MKT 6310 Consumer Behavior (3 semester hours) An exposition of the
theoretical perspectives of consumer behavior along with practical marketing
implications. Study of psychological, sociological and behavioral
findings and frameworks with reference to consumer decision making. Topics will
include the consumer decision making model, individual determinants of consumer
behavior and environmental influences on consumer behavior and their impact on
marketing. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
MKT 6320 New Technology Forecasting (3 semester hours) Market analysis
and demand forecasting of new technologies. Diffusion theory including
Bass Model and extensions: multiple generations of technologies, effects of
decision variables, and learning. Applications to new and developing high
technology products and services. Use of software and computer programs.
(3-0) T
MKT 6322 Internet Business Models (3 semester hours) Topics to be covered
are: consumer behavior on the Internet, advertising on the Internet,
competitive strategies, market research using the Internet, brand management,
managing distribution and supply chains, pricing strategies, electronic payment
systems, and developing virtual organizations. Further, students learn auction
theory, web content design, and clickstream analysis. Prerequisites: MKT6301 or consent of instructor.
(3-0) Y
MKT 6323 Database Marketing (3 semester hours) Techniques to analyze,
interpret, and utilize marketing databases of customers to identify a firm�s
best customers, understanding their needs, and targeting communications and
promotions to retain such customers. In addition, students will learn to use
SAS software. Prerequisites: MKT 6301 and OPRE 6301, or consent of
instructor.(3-0) Y
MKT 6329 Product Management (3 semester hours) Development and
introduction of new products and the management of existing products. Topics
include product positioning, screening, concept development, test marketing,
and branding strategies. Further students will learn to use conjoint analysis
for new product development, measurement of brand equity, product line
extensions, and management of services. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent of
instructor. (2-0) Y
MKT 6330 Brand Management (3 semester hours) To study the role and
philosophy of brand management in the strategic marketing process and the
resulting effects on strategic and marketing decisions. Topics will
include the strategic brand building process, segmentation and positioning for
building brands, consumer behavior, brand information systems, building
brand equity and the application of brand management using marketing
principles. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent of instructor.(3 � 0) Y
MKT 6332 Advertising and Promotional Strategy (3 semester hours) The
process of formulating promotional strategy with particular emphasis on
advertising and sales promotions. Topics include behavioral theories of
communication, budgeting, media selection, scheduling of advertisements,
measurement of advertising effectiveness, and management different types of
sales promotions. Students analyze grocery scanner data to evaluate the
effectiveness of promotions. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent of instructor.
(2-0) Y
MKT 6333 Channels and Retailing (3 semester hours) This course
will study the design and implementation of channels of distribution, with
particular emphasis on retailing, including electronic retailing. Topics
covered will include channel coverage strategies, pricing and promotion in
channels, retail services, location decisions, franchising and legal issues in
channels. Prerequisites: MKT 6301 and OPRE 6301 (3 � 0) T
MKT 6336 Pricing (3 semester hours) Techniques to price durable goods,
packaged goods and services. Topics include: perceived value pricing, bundling,
price discrimination, product-line pricing, dynamic pricing over the products�
life-cycle, pricing through the marketing channel, and competitive pricing. In
addition to microeconomic approaches to pricing, behavioral approaches to
pricing will also be covered. Pricing decisions will be analyzed using
spreadsheet analysis. Prerequisites: MKT6301 or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
MKT 6350 Competitive Marketing Strategy (3 semester hours) Students
learn how firms develop their marketing strategy to compete effectively in
different situations. Using game theory principles, they will be exposed to
competitive strategies in new emerging markets, mature markets, and on the
Internet. Prerequisites: MKT6301 or consent of instructor (3-0) T
MKT 6360 Services Marketing (3 semester hours) To study the growing
field of services marketing as a separate and distinct area of marketing
thought and practice and its influence in competitive markets. The focus will
be on three main services marketing areas, the service customer, the service
company and the integration of marketing, human resources and operations within
the service system. The course is intended to help analyze and judge the merits
of services marketing strategies and assist in making strategic decisions in
both business and consumer services industries. Topics will include:
relationship marketing and the customer mix, understanding the service
customer, external service quality: service design and delivery, the service
brand, service strategy: technology and innovation, international services
marketing, pricing and promotion of services. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent
of instructor (3-0) Y
MKT 6362 Marketing Engineering (3 semester hours) To study the field of
marketing engineering from the perspective of quantitatively-based
marketing models, with an emphasis upon those related to marketing mix
variables and new product forecasting. This course will also examine the
historical development of quantitatively based marketing models and their use
and application in marketing decision-support systems. Companies are
increasingly using and applying the modeling approach to marketing decision
making. This course will examine the practical & theoretical foundations of
Marketing engineering. Topics will include: introduction of
marketing models, product diffusion models, advertising and communication
models, salesforce allocation and sizing models, stochastic models of brand
choice, etc. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent of instructor.(3-0) Y
MKT 6363 Advanced Marketing Research with SAS (3 semester hours) An
overview of marketing research with an emphasis on statistical analysis of
marketing data sets using the SAS statistical package. This course will provide
fundamental grounding in the interface between the SAS data step, which is the
environment for accessing, structuring, formatting and manipulating data, and
SAS procedures, including: summarize, analyze, and display. Special attention
will be given to marketing data collection and analysis with an emphasis on
demand forecasting and customer segmentation. (3-0) Y
MKT 6380 (ENPT 6380) Entrepreneurial Marketing (3 semester hours)
Addresses the marketing challenges facing the entrepreneurial firm, including
the introduction and marketing of new products and services without the benefit
of an established channel infrastructure or customer base. Topics include
the development of marketing strategies, channel selection and design, product
positioning, competitive pricing strategies, advertising and promotion within
the framework of the resource limitations inherent in an entrepreneurial
startup. This course is equivalent to ENTP 6380 and only one of these may
count toward a degree. Prerequisites: BPS 6310 or permission of the
instructor. (3-0) T
MKT 7314 Marketing Models I (3 semester hours) Study of mathematical
models used in solving marketing problems including brand switching, new
product adoption, and competitive strategy models. Prerequisites: OPRE 6302 and
MKT 6301, or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
MKT 7315 Marketing Models II (3 semester hours) Advanced study of
mathematical models used in solving marketing problems including brand
switching, new product adoption, and competitive strategy models.
Prerequisites: OPRE 6302 and MKT 6301, or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
MKT 7316 Marketing Models III (3 semester hours) Study of mathematical
and statistical models used in the analysis of markets and marketing problems
including dynamic models of marketing mix, applications of econometric methods
in marketing. Prerequisites: OPRE 6301 and MKT 6301, or consent of instructor.
(3-0) T
MKT 7317 Marketing Models IV (3semester hours) Advanced study of
mathematical models used in the analysis of markets and marketing problems
including use of game theory and modeling uncertainty. Prerequisites: OPRE 6301
and MKT 6301, or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
MKT 7318 Marketing Models V (3semester hours) Study of models relating
to strategic issues in marketing including first mover advantages, interface of
technology and marketing and management of novel technologies. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. (3-0) T
MKT 7V12 Research Applications in Marketing (3 or 4 semester hours)
Application of multivariate methods in statistics to marketing problems
including discriminant analysis, logit/probit analysis, and other multivariate applications.
Prerequisites: OPRE 6301and MKT 6301, or consent of instructor. May be repeated
for credit as topics vary. ([3 or 4]-0) T
Operations Research
OPRE 6301 Quantitative Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Business
(3 semester hours) Introduction to statistical and probabilistic methods
and theory applicable to situations faced by managers. Topics include:
data presentation and summarization, regression analysis, fundamental
probability theory and random variables, introductory decision analysis,
estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and One Way ANOVA
(Some sections of this class may require a laptop computer).
Prerequisite: MATH 5304 or equivalent. (3-0) S
OPRE 6302 Operations Management (3 semester hours) Operations Management
integrates all of the activities and processes that are necessary to provide
products and services. This course overviews methods and models that help
managers make better operating decisions over time. How these methods will
allow firms to operate both manufacturing and service facilities in order to
compete in a global environment will also be discussed. Prerequisite: OPRE 6301
(3-0) S
OPRE 6311 Game Theory (3 semester hours) Two person zero-sum and
nonzero-sum games; Nash equilibrium; use of LP and Complementarity, N-person games; core, nucleolus, stable sets, etc.
Applications to market equilibrium problems. (3-0) R
OPRE 6332
Spreadsheet Modeling (3
semester hours) This course introduces the
basic concepts of model building and encourages students to take an
analytic view of business decision making. The electronic spreadsheet is used
as the principal device for building models, and the course covers the concepts
of effective spreadsheet design and use. With that background, students acquire
knowledge about specific decision making techniques for business,
such as optimization and simulation, and build spreadsheet models to identify
choices, formalize trade-offs, specify constraints, perform sensitivity
analyses, and analyze the impact of uncertainty. Applications in finance,
economics, marketing, and operations are examined in depth.
Prerequisite: OPER6301 or OPER6302 or with the consent of instructor.
(3-0) R
OPRE 6335 Risk and Decision Analysis (3 semester hours) This course
provides an overview of the main concepts and methods of risk assessment, risk
management, and decision analysis. The methods used in industry, such as
probabilistic risk assessment, six sigma, and reliability, are discussed.
Advanced methods from economics and finance (decision optimization and
portfolio analysis) are presented. Prerequisite: OPRE 6301. (3-0) T
OPRE 6340 Flexible Manufacturing Strategies (3 semester hours) The use
of automation in manufacturing is continuously increasing. This course covers
the variety of types of flexible automation, including flexible manufacturing
systems, integrated circuit fabrication and assembly, and robotics. Examples of
international systems are discussed to show the wide variety of systems designs
and problems. Strategic as well as economic justification issues are
covered.(3-0) R
OPRE 6360 Operations Strategy (3 semester hours) This course provides an
overview of the key concepts that comprise manufacturing and service
strategy. It assumes, in broad terms, overall corporate or business unit
strategy as an input and focuses on building distinctive competencies within
manufacturing and services. It deals specifically with resource allocation and
reallocation � relating and combining corporate strategy, manufacturing
strategy and service strategy. (3-0) T
OPRE 6361 Production Planning and Control (3 semester hours) Analysis of
the production system of a manufacturing organization. Classical modeling and
decision methods including simulation methods for stochastic models and exact
and heuristic solutions of deterministic models. Material Requirement Planning
systems and Flexible Manufacturing systems. Prerequisite: OPRE 6302 or consent
of instructor. (3-0) Y
OPRE 6362 Project Management (3 semester hours) Critical path methods
for planning and controlling projects including time/cost tradeoffs, resource
utilization, and stochastic considerations. Managerial considerations include
project costing, organizational design, and conflict resolution. Applications
include system startup/shutdown, new product introductions, management of
research, and construction projects. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (3-0)
T
OPRE 6363 Inventory Control (3 semester hours) Analysis of deterministic
and simple stochastic inventory models. Stochastic periodic reorder models with
simple deterministic and simulation solutions. Lot size models and their
extensions, reorder point determination, price break, Wagner-Whitin, Modigliani-Holn models. Prerequisite: OPRE 6302 or consent of instructor.
(3-0) R
OPRE 6364 Lean Six Sigma (3 semester hours) Concepts and theory of quality
control in manufacturing and service operations. Analysis of product design,
process capability studies, statistical process control, and acceptance
sampling. Prerequisite: OPRE 6301. (3-0) R
OPRE 6365 Managing Inventory (3 semester hours) This course teaches
students to view inventory control as a competitive strategy. The emphasis is
on analysis and application of deterministic and simple stochastic inventory
models. Students learn concepts through a combination of theory, problem
solving, and case discussion. Prerequisite: OPRE 6302 or consent of instructor.
(3-0) R
OPRE 6366 Supply Chain Management (3 semester hours) Key Issues
associated with the design and management of industrial supply chains.
The efficient integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses, and stores so
that products are distributed to customers in the right quantitiy and at the right time. Prerequisite: OPRE 6201 or
OPRE 6302 or consent of instructor (3-0) Y
OPRE 6367 Capstone Projects in Supply Chain Management (3 semester
hours) Capstone projects are sponsored by local industries and provide the
students an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained to solve real
world challenging problems in the area of supply chain management. Students
work in a team environment, interact with industry leaders and gain some
industry specific knowledge. Prerequisites: OPRE 6366 or consent of instructor
(3-0) R
OPRE 6368 Industrial Applications in Supply Chains (3 semester hours)
The course discusses and reviews major Supply Chain challenges and relevant
decision making tools used in the industry. The course proceeds with the
analysis of real-life cases during which the students obtain industry specific
knowledge. Some of the industries of interest are Telecommunications,
High-tech Electronics, Semiconductors, Consumer Goods and Retail.
Prerequisites: OPRE 6366 or consent of instructor. Topics may vary. (3-0)
T
OPRE 6369 Supply Chain Software (3 semester hours)
The course teaches planning and execution of supply chains with software such
as SAP�s ERP (R3) and Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO). This software
is used in lab exercises that provide students with hands-on, experimental
learning. The focus is on the supply planning function of supply chain
management. Topics include: introduction to ERP and SAP, master and
transaction data, MRP, forecasting, supply and demand matching, and integration
of ERP and APO modules. This course is intended for graduate students
with interests in software-based supply chain management. No SAP experience is
required. Pre-requisites: OPRE 6366 or the permission of the
instructor. (3-0) R
OPRE 6370 Logistics and Distribution (3 semester hours) This
course focuses on the study of logistics systems, with emphasis on the design
and analysis of transportation and supply chain systems, including the
components of transportation and supply chain systems, such as suppliers,
warehouse, material handling, customers, production, inventory, orders,
transportation, and information systems; the interactions between these
components; models and techniques for the analysis of logistics systems .
Prerequisites: OPRE 6302 or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
OPRE 6371 Purchasing and Sourcing Management (3 semester hours) Basic
concepts and processes in purchasing and sourcing management are introduced in
this course. It teaches global sourcing techniques and the application of
various management tools and quality tools in purchasing. Focus is on the
proactive and planned analysis of supply markets and the selection of
suppliers, with the objective of delivering solutions to meet pre-determined
and agreed organizational needs. (3-0) Y
OPRE 6377 Demand and Revenue Management (3 semester hours) Taking a
collaborative view between marketing, operations and other business functional
areas, this course teaches the theory, techniques and best practices of how to
effectively manage the overall supply chain processes by simultaneously
aligning their demand with supply, capacity, and inventory positions to better
manage market share and enhance revenues and gross margin. (3-0) T
OPRE 6385 Scheduling (3 semester hours) Concepts and theory of
scheduling problems with business applications. Combinatorial approaches for
simple systems, and queuing/simulation methods for large and/or complex
systems. Prerequisite: OPRE 6302 or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
OPRE 6386 Applied Programming Languages (3 semester hours) An
introduction to various mathematical, simulation and statistical software such
as Mathematica, Gauss, SAS, and CPLEX. Students will use these package
programs to solve problems in various business disciplines. Prerequisite: OPRE
6302, STAT 5352, or consent of instructor. Topics may vary. (3-0) Y
OPRE 7310 Probability and Stochastic Processes (3 semester hours) Basic
concepts and methods from probability theory that are useful in the modeling of
complex systems. Topics include Poisson and renewal processes, discrete and
continuous-time Markov chains, semi-Markov processes, and various concepts of
stochastic ordering. Permission of instructor required. (3-0) Y
OPRE 7311 Stochastic Models in Operations Research (3 semester hours)
Stochastic models in operations research. Topics include queuing models,
stochastic dynamic programming, stochastic scheduling, inventory models, and
simulation. Permission of instructor required. (3-0) R
OPRE 7313 Network Flow (3 semester hours) Network flow models and
solution algorithms. Matrix representations and properties, max-flow
algorithms, min-cost flow algorithms, circulation and feasibility theorems,
sensitivity analysis, integrality property of solutions, shortest route
methods. Problems with special structure. CPT-PERT, multicommodity flows, matching, traveling salesperson problem. (3-0) T
OPRE 7314 Optimization in Combinatorial Structures (3 semester hours)
Optimization methods for combinatorial problems, e.g., for independent systems,
blocking/antiblocking systems, matroids,
graphs and hypergraphs. Polyhedral representation of convex hull of solutions and
related optimization algorithms. Graph theoretic and algebraic
characterizations of problems involving (totally, locally) unimodular, balanced, perfect matrices. Prerequisites: OPRE 7313, or
consent of instructor. (3-0) R
OPRE 7315 Dynamic Programming (3 semester hours) This course is an
introduction to both deterministic and stochastic dynamic programming. The
basic ideas of recursion and functional equation will be introduced. A wide
variety of applications will be used to illustrate these concepts. Specific topics
include: Markov and Semi-Markov decision processes, principle of optimality,
structure of optimal policies under various cost criteria, LP formulations, and
policy-improvement techniques. Prerequisites: OPRE 6331, or consent of
instructor. (3-0)R
OPRE 7320 Optimal Control Theory and Applications (3 semester hours)
This course is an introduction to Optimal Control Theory and a survey of its
selected applications in finance, production, marketing and economics.
Relationships to dynamic programming and Kuhn-Tucker conditions are also
pointed out. Emphasis is on modeling and not on mathematical rigor. Students
should have two semesters of calculus including some knowledge of differential
equations and linear algebra or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
OPRE 7330 Deterministic Models in Operations Research. (3 semester
hours) Deterministic models in operations research. Topics include linear
programming, sensitivity analysis and duality, assignment problems, network
models, integer programming, nonlinear programming, sequencing and scheduling
models. (3-0) Y
OPRE 7346 Differential Games and Applications (3 semester hours) Concepts
and methods of game theory and differential games are presented, including both
deterministic and stochastic models. The theory of necessary conditions,
dynamic programming, and Nash equilibrium are discussed.
Applications to economics and management are presented.
Prerequisite: OPRE 7320 or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
OPRE 7372 Advanced Topics in Supply Networks � Advanced Risk Analysis (3
semester hours) This course will focus on probabilistic, statistical and
optimization techniques needed in risk analysis and decision making. The domain
is in full development and appropriate for active research. The methods are
generic and applicable in finance as well as in operations management.
Prerequisites: OPRE 6302, OPRE 6330 and OPRE 6366 or consent of the
instructor.(3-0) R
Organizational Behavior
OB 6247 Performance Management Systems (2
semester hours) A systematic approach is taken to show how performance
management adds value to the organization. Emphasis is on the
manager-employee communication process involved in establishing clear
expectations and understanding about the job. Job functions, the role of
the job in reaching organizational goals, performance appraisal techniques and
uses, and performance improvement issues are addressed. Prerequisite: OB 6301
or consent of instructor. (2-0) T
OB 6251 Organizations and Environments (2 semester hours) Analysis of
organization- environment relations, with special emphasis on managing the
organization for strategic advantage. Theories and concepts will be drawn from
the fields of organizational sociology, industrial organization economics, and
strategic management. Topics include mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures;
regulation and deregulation; the role of boards of directors; the diffusion of
organizational innovations; collective organizational actions such as joint
ventures, the formation of trade associations, and industry evolution. (2-0) R
OB 6301 Organization Behavior (3 semester hours) The study of
human behavior in organizations. Emphasizes theoretical concepts and
practical methods for understanding, analyzing, and predicting individual,
group, and organizational behavior. Topics include work motivation, group
dynamics, decision making, conflict and negotiation, leadership, power, and
organizational culture. Ethical and international considerations are also
addressed. (3-0) S
OB 6303 Managing Organizations (3 semester hours) Macro-management:
managing internal organizational processes such as restructuring, and external
network relationships such as strategic alliances. Applications to current
management issues. Prerequisite: OB 6301 or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
OB 6305 Foundations of Work Behavior (3 semester hours) Individual work
behaviors such as organizational choice, motivation, performance, turnover, and
absenteeism. Motivational processes which support such behaviors and the
personal reactions of persons to them. Prerequisite: OB 6301. (3-0) Y
OB 6307 Strategic Human Resource Management (3 semester hours) Theories,
concepts, and procedures involved in managing human resources. Examination of the
correspondence between organizational strategies and human resources needed to
carry out those strategies. Topics include job analysis, compensation and
benefits, performance management, succession planning, career development
issues, legal considerations, and international issues. Prerequisite: OB 6301
or consent of instructor.(3-0) T
OB 6321 Principles of Leadership (3 semester hours) Theories and
techniques of leadership, emphasizing the complementary roles of management and
leadership in organizations. The course will address emotional intelligence,
leadership styles, communications and leadership processes, focusing on how
leaders turn challenging opportunities into successes and get extraordinary
things done in organizations. Self-assessment exercises will focus on the
development of individual leadership skills. Prerequisite: OB 6301 or consent
of instructor. (3-0) Y
OB 6322 Interpersonal Dynamics (3 semester hours) Structures and
processes governing interactions among persons in small groups, linking
individuals into social units. Structures of power, leadership, norms, roles
and status. Processes of intimacy, influence, communication, decision making,
cooperation/conflict and change. Prerequisite: OB 6301. (3-0) T
OB 6325 Social Psychology of Organizations (3 semester hours) Current
social psychological theories, organizational roles, organizational stress,
leadership, power, decision making, structure, quality of working life,
cross-cultural issues, organizational effectiveness and change. Prerequisite:
OB 6305 or consent of instructor. (3-0) R
OB 6326 Organizations and Organizing (3 semester hours) Means by which
people create, maintain, and change organized work structures. Resulting
alternative organizational forms are examined. Prerequisites: OB 6303 and OB
6305, or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
OB 6331 Power and Politics in Organizations (3 semester hours) Political
processes and the development and use of power in organizations including the
role of power in decision making, sources of power, conditions for the use of
power, assessing power in organizations; political strategies and tactics;
political language and symbols, and applications to budgeting, careers and
organizational structure. (2-0) T
OB 6332 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (3 semester hours) This
course explores the theories, processes, and practical techniques of
negotiation so that students can successfully negotiate and resolve disputes in
a variety of situations including interpersonal, group, and international settings.
Emphasis is placed on understanding influence and conflict resolution
strategies; identifying interests, issues, and positions of the parties
involved; analyzing co-negotiators, their negotiation styles, and the
negotiation situations; and managing the dynamics associated with most
negotiations. Practical skills are developed through the use of simulations and
exercises. Prerequisite: OB 6301 or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
OB 6333 Managerial Decision Making (3 semester hours) Normative and
descriptive examination of managerial decision making at the individual, group,
and organizational levels. Exploration of cognitive heuristics, rational and
non-rational decision making, temporal decision processes, and strategic
decision processes under the influence of uncertainty and ambiguity of
organizational contexts. Prerequisite: OB 6301 or consent of instructor. (3-0)
T
OB 6334 Foundations of Organizational Development (3 Semester Hours) Explores the foundations and role of organizational
development. Topics include emergence and development of the field and its role
in 21st Century organizations; major macro-level organizational
concepts such as organizational strategy, structure, culture, innovation, and
globalization; and the role of OD in change management, intervention
strategies, and group process.� (3-0) R
OB 6335 Organizational Development Process and Practice (3 semester hours) Explores the functions
and practices of organizational development. Topics include: establishing
vision and mission and strategic alignment,; conducting inquiry and addressing
resistance; engaging leaders and supporting participants; and, small-scale
change � individuals and groups. Pre-requisite: HMGT 6334 (3-0) R
OB 6340 Leading Strategic Change
Processes in an International Environment
(3 semester hours) This course emphasizes practical skills required to be an
effective change agent. Topics include entry in change projects, negotiating
role expectations, contracting, diagnostic interviewing, motivating system
change and overcoming resistance, group dynamics and large group interventions,
and intercultural differences in leadership expectations. All participants will
be involved in a change project as part of the course. Prerequisite: OB 6301 or
consent of instructor. (3-0) T
OB 6350 Introduction to Executive and Professional Coaching (3 semester
hours)The class provides students with a study of the origins and structure of
coaching. Topics include, the current status of coaching, the history of
coaching as a profession, basic coaching principles, ethics and standards, the
core competencies of coaching, and basic coaching techniques and practices. It
also addresses the role of personal style in coaching and how to adjust
coaching behavior to fit the coaching requirements of clients. (3-0) T
OB 6351 Coaching in the Business or Organizational Setting (3 semester
hours)This class prepares coaches to work with individuals and teams in a
corporate or business environment. Topics include: 1) coaching and
organizational behavior theories and models that facilitate client change
within an organizational setting; 2) coaching executives with an emphasis on
achieving business results; 3) coaching methods for teams and groups; and 4)
coaching clients through career transitions. (3�0) T
OB 6352 Advanced Coaching Models and Methods (3 semester hours) The
course provides students with advanced principles and practices for coaching
individuals within the corporate setting. Topics include appreciative
inquiry models and techniques, a survey of evidence-based coaching models, the
use of language to promote change, research practices, the basics of clinical
diagnosis and how to respond as a coach when clients display clinical symptoms.
(3�0) T
OB 6353 Coaching Practicum (3 semester hours) Individual sessions with a
supervising coach and small-group supervised sessions. For the individual
sessions, students will be required to submit recordings for review or provide
for real-time attendance by the supervising coach so that an evaluation of
their coaching competence can occur. Feedback and guidance will help students
develop their coaching skills. A comprehensive exam will be used to evaluate
coaching competency. The exam will test for their knowledge,
skills, and abilities as an executive and professional coach. (3�0) T
OB 6360 Information Processing and Interpersonal Skills (3 semester hours)
Communication theory and application including decoding/listening,
processing/analyzing, and encoding/speaking and writing. Prerequisite: OB 6301.
(3-0) R
OB 7300 Organization Theory (3 semester hours) Survey of major
theoretical perspectives and current research in organization theory.
Prerequisite: admission to OSIM Ph.D. program or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
OB 7302 Organization Behavior (3 semester hours)
This course is designed to expose students to a variety of Organizational
Behavior/Human Resource Management (OB/HRM) topics and data gathering
techniques. Different procedures for gathering research data, usually within
the context of the papers will be critiqued and a term paper is mandatory.
(3-0) Y
OB 7303 Research Methodology in Behavioral Sciences (3 semester hours)
Advantages and disadvantages of research based on field experiments, field
studies, survey analyses, laboratory experiments, participant observation,
content analyses, interviewing, cross-cultural studies, simulations,
demographic and data archive methods. Integration of research designs and multimethod techniques. Topics may vary. (3-0) T
OB 7306 Macro-Organizational Empirical Investigation (3 semester hours)
Ph.D. seminar in the process of empirical research on organizations including
formulation of a research question; the development and application of theory
leading to the construction of models and the formulation of hypotheses; the
design of a study; identification of data sources and the collection of data;
computer analysis of data to test hypotheses; and the presentation of the study
in a research paper. Emphasis will be given to linear models, archival data,
and regression analysis, but other approaches will be discussed. Prerequisite:
OB 7300 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Topics may vary. (3-0) R
OB 7310 Theory and Research in Group and Intergroup Processes (3
semester hours) Current theories of group processes and group development in
different social contexts. Work and non-work, intergroup relationships, group
task and process issues, stages of group development, group norms, group roles,
group structure, leadership, group cohesion, intergroup conflict and cooperation,
intergroup interdependencies and organizational structure, boundary roles,
intergroup communication, power, organizational politics, and managing
intergroup differences. Prerequisites: OB 6301, OB 6303, and OB 6322, or
consent of instructor. (3-0) R
OB 7312 Social Network Theory (3 semester hours)
Social network theory focuses on structural relations among people and
organizations. As one of the fastest growing paradigms originated from
anthropology and sociology, it has gained enormous popularity within the broad
field of organizational management. This Ph.D. level course intends to provide
a systematic introduction to social network theory by reviewing its basic
history, philosophy, theories, and methodologies. We will also explore how
social network theory can be applied to addressing various management issues
such as knowledge diffusion, social capital, strategic alliance, and network
dynamics. (3-0) R
General Course Descriptions
MAS 6V00-6V10: Special Topics (1-4 semester hours) May be lecture,
readings, or individualized study. May be repeated for credit. Topics may
vary.([1-4]-0) S
MAS 6V00 Management Science
MAS 6V01 Management
MAS 6V02 Organizational Behavior
MAS 6V03 Business Policy and Strategy
MAS 6V04 International Management
MAS 6V05 Marketing Management
MAS 6V06 Finance
MAS 6V07 Managerial Economics
MAS 6V08 Operations Research
MAS 6V09 (MAS 6V10) Accounting and Information Management
MAS 6V10 (MAS 6V09 and AIM 6379) Management Information
Systems
MAS 8V00-8V10 Special Topics (1-3 semester hours) May be lecture, seminar, readings or
individualized study. May be repeated for credit. Topics may vary. ([1-3]-0) S
MAS 8V00 Management Science
MAS 8V02 Organizational Behavior
MAS 8V03 Business Policy & Strategy
MAS 8V04 International Management
MAS 8V05 Marketing Management
MAS 8V06 Finance
MAS 8V07 Managerial Economics
MAS 8V08 Operations Research
MAS 8V09 Accounting and Information Management
MAS 8V10 Management Information Systems
MAS 8V01 Management Internship (2-3 semester hours) Course develops a student�s business
knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business
environment. Student is required to identify and submit specific Business
Learning Objectives at the beginning of the semester. The student must
demonstrate exposure to the managerial perspective, via involvement or
observation. At semester end, student prepares an oral presentation,
reflecting on the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by
the work supervisor. (consent of instructor required) Topics may vary.([2-3]-0)
S
MAS 8113 Practicum in Management (1 semester hour) Course develops a
student�s business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences
in a real business environment. Student is required to identify and
submit specific Business Learning Objectives at the beginning of the
semester. The student must demonstrate exposure to the managerial
perspective, via involvement or observation. At semester end, student
prepares an oral presentation, reflecting on the work experience. Student
performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. (consent of instructor required)
May be repeated for credit.(1-0) S
MAS 8V20-8V32 Readings Series In Management Science (2, 3, 6 or 9
semester hours) Investigation into the literature of topical areas of
management May be repeated for credit. Topics may vary. ([2,3,6 or 9]-0) S
MAS 8V20 Operations Research
MAS 8V21 Management Information Systems
MAS 8V22 Organizational Behavior
MAS 8V23 Business Systems: Marketing
MAS 8V24 Business Systems: Financial
MAS 8V25 Operations Management
MAS 8V30 Accounting and Information Management
MAS 8V31 Strategic Management
MAS 8V32 Business Economics
MAS 8V40-8V52 Seminar Series in
Management Science (2, 3, 6 or 9 semester hours)
Discussion of selected concepts and theories in management. May be repeated for
credit. Topics may vary. ([2,3,6 or 9]-0) S
MAS 8V40 Operations Research
MAS 8V41 Management Information Systems
MAS 8V42 Organizational Behavior
MAS 8V43 Business Systems: Marketing
MAS 8V44 Business Systems: Financial
MAS 8V45 Operations Management
MAS 8V50 Accounting and Information Management
MAS 8V51 Strategic Management
MAS 8V52 Business Economics
MAS 8V80-8V92 Research Series in
Management Science (2, 3, 6 or 9 semester hours) May
be repeated for credit. Topics may vary. ([2, 3, 6 or 9]-0) S
MAS 8V80 Operations Research
MAS 8V81 Management Information Systems
MAS 8V82 Organizational Behavior
MAS 8V83 Business Systems: Marketing
MAS 8V84 Business Systems: Financial
MAS 8V85 Operations Management
MAS 8V90 Accounting and Information Management
MAS 8V91 Strategic Management
MAS 8V92 Business Economics
MAS 8399 Dissertation (3 semester hours) May be repeated for credit. Topics may
vary. (3-0) S
MAS 8V99 Dissertation (1-9 semester hours)
May be repeated for credit. ([1-9]-0) S
Executive Education Elective Course Descriptions
Special admission and fee
requirements apply to the following courses.
Executive MBA Program Elective
Courses
The
following courses are specific to the Executive MBA Program curriculum.
ENTP 6250 Managing
Entrepreneurship
(Executive Education Course; 2
semester hours) The processes of starting and developing a new business are
explored within the contexts of the established corporation and the
newly-founded organization.� Such topics
as innovation, planning, feasibility analysis, and financing considerations are
covered using readings, projects, and class discussion. (2-0) Y
FIN 6250 Case Studies in Finance (Executive Education
Course: 2 semester hours) This course builds on the Financial Management course
and stresses the application of the analytical tools and concepts learned
there.� It uses real-life case studies as
the learning vehicle and stresses analysis, decision making, and the use of
managerial judgment. Prerequisites: AIM 6201 and FIN 6301. (2-0) Y
IMS 6150 International Business Management -
EMBA
(Executive Education Course; 1 semester hour) Considers the role of general
managers (CEO and country/regional managers) in multi-national companies and
the working relationship of subsidiary and home offices in such companies.
Topics include business strategies, control/cooperative systems, the dynamics
of addressing local and global concerns, and corporate learning. Changes
brought about by modern information technology are also considered. (1-0) Y
IMS 6250 Executive Study Trip - Mexico (Executive Education
Course; 2 semester hours) This course focuses on NAFTA and the business,
political, and cultural issues related to conducting business in Mexico. It
involves a trip to an important business center where students visit companies,
participate in classes at Mexican universities, and have cultural experiences
pertinent to business decision making and management in Mexico. (2-0) Y
IMS 6350 Management Consulting and Research (Executive Education
Course; 3 semester hours) This is a course taken under the supervision of an assigned
faculty member. The student conducts a field consulting or research project on
a topic that is approved and supervised by the faculty sponsor. The course is
intended to develop deep knowledge and skill in an area that the student
believes will enhance his or her job performance and that is academically
rigorous. (3-0) Y
IMS 6351 Executive International Studies Trip
- EMBA
(Executive Education Course; 3 semester hours) This course consists of a class
trip to Europe, Asia or South America.�
The destinations are chosen to relate to the EMBA program�s
international emphasis and its themes of managing for change, the strategic
perspective, and leadership effectiveness. While abroad, participants visit and
hear presentations from local university faculty, local business executives,
and expert panels. Participants are also expected to identify important
cultural variables that impact business decision making and management in the
countries visited. (3-0) Y
MKT 6351 Capstone Business Game (Executive Education
Course; 3 semester hours) Students work in teams and compete against each other
in a computer simulation business game in which each team manages a company.
The team makes decisions on new product development, pricing, advertising,
sales force management, and production planning to generate superior
performance. The course is designed to further develop the executive
perspective and to integrate the knowledge and skills gained in the core
curriculum. (3-0) Y
OB 6150 Functions of the Executive (Executive Education
Course; 1 semester hour) This course is based primarily on the work of
Harvard�s legendary Professor Chester Barnard and utilizes case studies. It
seeks to help students identify, understand and apply the various mindsets,
decisions and actions that effective executives employ. (1-0) Y
OB 6260 Executive Coaching (Executive Education
Course; 2 semester hours) This is a one-on-one, developmental experience with a
professional, executive coach. The goals of the coaching experience are: to
help the student learn as much as possible from the EMBA program and from
working in student teams; to identify the student�s strengths and weaknesses
and to develop the person in relevant areas; to focus on career development
issues unique to the individual; and to instruct the student on the principles
and practices of coaching as a leadership style. (2-0) Y
OB 6261 Executive Workshop (Executive Education
Course; 2 semester hours) New students begin the Executive MBA program by
attending this workshop and completing the follow-up assignments. The course
focuses primarily on lectures and experiential learning exercises conducted by
the Leadership Center at UTD and other Centers of Excellence from our School of
Management. (2-0) Y
Global Leadership Executive MBA Program
Elective Courses
The
following courses are specific to the Global Leadership Executive MBA Program
curriculum.
ENTP 6351 International Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Executive
Education Course: 3 semester hours) This course is an
introduction to the International Business Plan and provides an introduction to
entrepreneurship with an emphasis on identifying, evaluating and developing new
venture opportunities for international markets.� Topics include opportunity identification and
evaluation, startup strategies, business valuation, business plan development,
financing the venture, managing the growing business and exit strategies.
Prerequisites: IMS 5200, MKTG 6301,
FIN 6301, AIM 6201, and BPS 6310
(3-0) Y
ENTP 6352 International
Business Plan
(Executive Education Course: 3 semester hours)��
This course is a capstone that requires the development of a
comprehensive business plan for market entry into a foreign country or region.� The construct builds upon the core business
and international coursework including the successful completion of key courses
in accounting, finance, marketing and strategy, as well as, the international
entrepreneurship and innovation. The course consists of lectures, research, and
faculty coaching and guidance.� Prerequisite:� ENTP 6351 (3-0) Y
IMS 6251 Globalization and Sustainability (Executive Education
Course: 2 semester hours)��� This course
examines various historical and contemporary theories of globalization from an
interdisciplinary perspective.� Course
content centers on key readings that address the globalization debate with a
focus on regionalization versus globalization trends and global sustainability
as a strategy. (2-0) Y
IMS 6352 International Business
Implementation (Executive
Education Course: 3 semester hours)��
This course explores current theories and issues concerning the
development of various types of international business entities with a focus on
organizational design and execution of strategy and operational delivery.� Course content centers on key readings about
international business implementation issues and case examples in emerging and
developed economies.� Prerequisite:� IMS 5200. (3-0) Y
IMS 6353�
International Study Tour - GLEMBA (Executive Education Course: 3
semester hours)� This course investigates
the political, economic, social and cultural forces in countries that attract
foreign business investment, as well as, the experiences of local and foreign
enterprises doing business in that country. Prerequisite:� IMS 5200. (3-0) Y
IMS 6354 Global Marketing (Executive Education Course: 3 semester hours) This course promotes an appreciation and
understanding of theoretical and practical issues involved in marketing
products and services in the international context. This course covers the
fundamentals and evolution of international marketing, the environment of
international marketing, foreign entry methods, evaluation of market potential,
management of international marketing mix, consumer behavior and international
strategic marketing planning. Prerequisite: MKT 6301 or consent of instructor.
(3-0) Y
IMS 6355 Global Communications and Negotiations (Executive Education
Course: 3 semester hours) This course
focuses on understanding national culture and cultural issues in international
business. It emphasizes the importance of managing cultural differences to
enhance communication, negotiation, leadership, and group dynamics in an
international work environment. (3-0) Y
OB 6151 Intercultural Savvy (Executive Education
Course: 1 semester hour)�� This course
addresses the behavioral and skill competencies required to effectively
communicate and develop business relations in multicultural and diverse work
environments� Course is highly
interactive with assessments and role plays. Prerequisite:� IMS 5200. (1-0) Y
OPRE 6350 Global Supply Chain Management (Executive Education Course: 3 semester hours) This course addresses the design and
management of global supply chain including international sourcing, integration
of suppliers and distribution channels.� Prerequisite: OPRE 6201 or OPRE 6302 or
consent of instructor (3-0) Y
Project Management Executive MBA Program
Elective Courses
The
following courses are specific to the Project Management Executive MBA Program
curriculum.
OPRE 6271 Project Overview,
Strategic and Process Management
(Executive Education Course; 2 semester hours) This course consists of an
introduction to the entire project management process, including Initiation,
Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closing processes. It also provides an
overview of interpersonal skills and strategic and process management as
related to project management and financial considerations in project
selection. (2-0) R
OPRE 6372 Project Initiation (Executive Education Course; 3 semester
hours) Project selection, interpersonal and organizational issues related to
the initiation of projects. Specific topics include investment criteria;
project selection models; negotiation techniques and related interpersonal
considerations. Prerequisite: OPRE 6271. (3-0) R
OPRE 6373 Project Planning (Executive Education Course; 3 semester
hours) Initial stages in planning a project to include scope definition;
quality planning; organization considerations; negotiation; communication and
decision making and related interpersonal considerations. Prerequisite: OPRE
6372. (3-0) R
OPRE 6374 Project Planning and Execution (Executive Education Course; 3
semester hours) Planning techniques continued from OPRE 6373 and introduction
of execution phase requirements. Included are quantitative decision making
techniques; earned value measurements; interpersonal leadership principles;
planning for control and execution of the project; risk management techniques
and procurement principles. Prerequisite: OPRE 6373. (3-0) R
OPRE 6375 Project Execution and Closeout (Executive Education Course; 3
semester hours) Techniques required for successful execution of a project
continued from OPRE 6374 plus project closeout requirements. These include
procurement; quality measurement; balanced scorecard; understanding of power
and politics within organization and how they impact project success;
integration of multiple projects; interpersonal consideration such as
motivation and commitment and recognition and reward systems; and project
closeout techniques. Prerequisite: OPRE 6374. (3-0) R
OPRE 6376 Advanced Project Management and Simulation (Executive
Education Course; 3 semester hours) Advanced methods for managing projects
including capability maturity models; enterprise project management and a simulation
modeling all 5 phases of the project management process. Prerequisite: OPRE
6375. (3-0) R
Executive Healthcare Management MBA
Program Elective Courses
The
following courses are specific to the Executive Healthcare MBA Program
curriculum.
HMGT 6401 Negotiation and
Conflict Management in Healthcare
(Executive Education Course; 4 semester hours) Develops critical
negotiating and conflict management skills to significantly improve the quality
of life within a medical organization. Topics include recognizing the
difference between constructive and disruptive conflict, mediating
disagreements among colleagues, negotiating against a stronger opponent and
dealing with a disruptive or impaired colleague. (4-0) T
HMGT 6402 Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations (Executive
Education Course; 4 semester hours) Develops the critical skills needed
to make financial decisions that reduce risk and increase the economic value of
a healthcare organization. Topics include how to read and interpret
healthcare financial statements, determining a medical organization�s cost of
capital, using net present value to make value creating investment decisions;
and evaluating the ability to attract and retain capital. (4-0) T
HMGT 6403 Medical Cost and Performance Management (Executive Education
Course; 4 semester hours) Develops powerful tools to measure and control
healthcare costs and improve operating performance. Topics include
identifying and controlling important medical cost drivers, using flexible
budgeting to improve operating performance, measuring the profitability of
individual medical services and developing both financial and non-financial
measures of organizational performance. (4-0) T
HMGT 6404 Service Quality Improvement and Patient Satisfaction
(Executive Education Course; 4 semester hours) Provides the tools
physicians need to position and grow their practices by improving the quality
of their patient service processes. Topics include how to identify and
improve key service processes, redesigning critical service processes to
improve operating efficiency, and developing products and services that add
patient value. (4-0) T
HMGT 6405 Healthcare Information Management and Technology
(Executive Education Course; 4 semester hours) Examines the critical
success factors for the specification, selection and implementation of a
healthcare IT system. Topics include analyzing healthcare IT
architectures, developing an IT implementation plan and budget, and developing
the governance and oversight requirements of a major IT project. (4-0) T
HMGT 6406 Strategic Leadership of Healthcare Organizations (Executive
Education Course; 4 semester hours) Develops the strategic thinking
skills required to create sustainable competitive advantage in a healthcare organization.
Topics include critically assessing a medical organization�s
competitive strengths and weaknesses, analyzing competitive threats to
long-term survival, strategy formulation and the identification of potential
strategic partners. (4-0) T
HMGT 6407 Healthcare Policy and Regulation (Executive Education Course;
4 semester hours) Examines the social and economic forces that are
shaping US healthcare policy. Analyzes the federal government�s role in
the financing and regulation of healthcare, discusses the government�s
enforcement role with CMS and the OIG and analyzes the prospects for healthcare
reform. This class is held in Washington, DC. (4-0) T
HMGT 6408 Motivational Leadership in Healthcare (Executive
Education Course; 4 semester hours) Analyzes
the types of behaviors which lead to high performance within healthcare
organizations. Topics include individual behavior and motivation, behavioral
job requirements and job/person matching,, the differences between leadership
and managerial behavior; and how to establish and maintain a high performance
work climate. (4-0) T
HMGT 6409 Self-directed Field Study (Executive Education Course; 4
semester hours) A self-directed, faculty supervised field study of the
participant�s practice or medical organization using the knowledge and skills
acquired in the residential program. This course is non-residential.( 4-0) T
HMGT 6410 The Science and Practice of Influencing Behavior (Executive
Education Course; 4 semester hours) Develops highly effective coaching
skills for fostering positive change in both individuals and teams.
Topics include developing an effective coaching relationship through
intelligent listening and authentic feedback, assessing an individual�s
readiness for change and helping to increase colleagues� personal and
professional effectiveness. (4-0) T
HMGT 6V10 Special Topics in Healthcare Management (Executive Education
Course) Issues in current Healthcare Management. Topics vary from
semester to semester. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of six
hours. (|1-3|-0)Y