E.M.B.A. class members represent all types of industries and professions. In fact, our purpose is to make the class a microcosm of the business world, including diversity on the basis of gender, ethnic background, and nationalities.
Financial Accounting Applications. [ACCY 505, Financial Accounting Concepts (2)]. The course assumes no previous background in accounting, but moves quickly through the fundamentals. The focus is on what accounting statements mean to the executive.
Managerial Concepts for Executives. [MGMT 505, Principles of Management (2)]. The course builds upon the student's managerial experience using a series of independent readings and papers. Students are required to evaluate alternative theories and discover the managerial approach appropriate for their current and future leadership positions.
Technology for Executives. [OMIS 507, Business Information Systems (2)]. The course introduces information technology concepts, uses, and issues. The focus will be on effective utilization of information system technology by business professionals. 
Marketing Management. [MKTG 505, Graduate Survey of Marketing (2)]. No previous academic background in marketing is assumed, but the course quickly presents the principles. The focus is on the management of the marketing function.
Legal Issues Facing Managers. [MGMT 511, Legal Aspects of Business (2)]. No previous legal training is assumed, but the course quickly immerses students in the types of legal issues managers must face.
Sales Skills for Executives [MKTG 550, Personal Selling for Managers (3)]. Includes basic theories and strategies for the selling of self, ideas, and proposals within the firm as well as externally to major customers and prospects; selling skills for both dyadic and group situations and presentations by students in a variety of business related selling situations.
Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making. [OMIS 524, Business Statistics (2)]. The fundamentals of statistics are reviewed. The focus is on the applications to industry and business. Students who have not satisfactorily completed the equivalency undergraduate course will be enrolled in the course in the summer between the first and second year of the program.
Economic Forecasting. [FINA 500, Survey of Business Economics (2)]. The course introduces basic economic principles used by corporate executives.
Financial Management. [FINA 505, Fundamentals of Financial Management (2)]. No previous academic background in finance is assumed. The focus is on financial principles, building upon the previous financial accounting course. 
Human Resource Management. [MGMT 635, Managing Behavior in Organizations (3)]. The course examines motivation, teamwork, conflict, leadership, and other behavioral concepts that influence individual, group, and organizational effectiveness.
International Business. [MGMT 656, Global Marketing Strategy (3)]. Students analyze the role of global marketing operations in a firm's overall competitive strategy. Emphasis is on current issues in a global business environment as they pertain to marketing strategy.
Directed Project for Executives. [MKTG 604, Independent Study in Marketing (3)]. Students propose a project to be completed at their place of employment during the summer between year one and year two; or, students participate in a 10-day international study program. The trip is scheduled in May. Every effort is made so that students will be away from work only one week. The trip is structured to include a mix of company visits, government briefings, and/or university lectures and seminars. Previous destinations have included Brussels, Belgium; The Netherlands; Melbourne and Sydney, Australia; Hong Kong; Singapore; London, England; and Shanghai and Beijing, China. The cost of the trip is not included in the total program fees. Cost of the 2004 trip to Portugal and Spain was $2,500 per student. The trip destination for 2005 was Copenhagen, Denmark and Oslo, Norway.
Operations Management. [OMIS 505, Principles of Operations Management (2)]. Issues and problems facing operations managers in the manufacturing and service environments are examined. Topics include product and capacity planning, quality and inventory management, and operations planning and control systems. This course is taught in the second year.
Operations Management. [OMIS 627, Operations Analysis (3)]. Analysis of the concepts, problems, and approaches to the solution of significant operations problems. Case analysis and quantitative solutions within a global competitive environment are presented.
Managerial Accounting Controls. [ACCY 630, Managerial Accounting Concepts (3)]. The course focuses on the firm's internal accounting reports and controls with an emphasis on budgeting and controlling operations.
Strategic Marketing. [MKTG 654, Marketing Management (3)]. In-depth analysis of the marketing plan of an organization. Requires several case analyses.
Information Systems Technology. [OMIS 640, Management of Information Systems Technology (3)]. Applications of information systems in strategic decision making and organizational leadership. Also application of management information as an organizational resource.
Financial Planning and Controls. [FINA 607, Financial Analysis (3)]. A case-oriented course that builds upon the principles of finance presented in the previous finance course. Requires several class presentations and written case analyses.
Capstone Case Study. [MGMT 637. Entrepreneurship and Venture Management (3)] Entrepreneurship creation and problems faced by entrepreneurs in the early growth stages of business ventures. A systemic problem-solving approach with an emphasis on “live” studies and plans for new business ventures.
Overall Policy Analysis. [MGMT 672, Strategic Management and Policy (3)]. Capstone course focusing on issues of overall organizational goals, policies, and ethics.
| 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Class |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:15 - noon | Class (continuation of morning class) |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Class |
| 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
| 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. | Class (continuation of afternoon class) |
For more information, attend one of our open houses or contact us today at (866) NIU-MBA1 (648-6221) or mba@niu.edu.