International visits to companies and other organizations allow the students to better understand business in another area of the world.
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.
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 Seminar. [MKTG 604, Independent Study in Marketing (3)]. Students participate in a 9-day international study program. The trip is structured to include a mix of company visits, government briefings, and/or university lectures and seminars.
Strategic Marketing. [MKTG 654, Marketing Management (3)]. In-depth analysis of the marketing plan of an organization. Requires several case analyses.
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.
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. Requires several class presentations and written case analyses.
Overall Policy Analysis. [MGMT 672, Strategic Management and Policy (3)]. Capstone course focusing on issues of overall organizational goals, policies, and ethics.
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.
Elective. TBA.
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