Select four courses from the following list.
| ACC 6300 |
Selected Topics in Accounting
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACC 6352
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| ACC 6371 |
Advanced Auditing
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACC 4321 and ACC 6351 or consent of instructor
Examination of advanced auditing issues including the study of statistical sampling techniques, auditing through the computer, audits of financial and non-profit institutions, special-purpose reporting situations, compliance auditing for internal, operational and governmental entities. Study of specialized audit case situations and an evaluation of the most current changes and proposed changes in GAAP as it affects the auditor. Credit will not be given for both ACC 6371 and ACC 6322. |
| ACC 6372 |
Advanced Studies in Taxation
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACC 4311 and ACC 6351 or consent of instructor
Discusses situations concerning choice of entity and special tax subjects; arriving at conclusions or recommendations that integrate ethical considerations, competent tax research and thoughtful tax planning; preparing a schedule M-1; and preparing tax returns using tax preparation software. |
| ACC 6373 |
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACC 6351
This course is designed to teach students how to stay current in accounting after graduation. This process is known as applied research. The process of applied research starts with identifying a business problem and searching the accounting literature in order to provide a client or firm with a current, relevant, and accurate solution. This process requires judgment, resourcefulness, and critical thinking. |
| ACC 6377 |
International Accounting
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACC 6351
Discussion of how basic U.S. accounting rules and financial statement analysis differ from accounting practices in other countries; problems associated with using financial statement analysis for investing decisions; diversity of financial accounting reporting and disclosure practices worldwide; multinational consolidations; foreign currency translation; accounting information systems in the international arena; multinational performance evaluation; transfer pricing; international taxation; and emerging issues in international accounting. Credit will not be given for both ACC 6377 and ACC 6313. |
| ECO 6300 |
Selected Topics in Economics
Cr. 3. (3-0) ECO 6351. May be repeated when topics vary.
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| ECO 6361 |
Managerial Economics
Cr. 3. (3-0) ECO 6351 and QMS 6351
Application of calculus and statistics to economic theory. Major emphasis is to provide theory and tools that aid decision making process in private and public enterprise. Credit will not be given for both ECO 6361 and ECO 6315. |
| ECO 6367 |
Global Economics
Cr. 3. (3-0) ECO 6351
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of today's global economy and markets. The contemporary issues in the global economy arise from the dynamics of the economic relations among nation states as each attempts to better position itself in the increasingly interdependent and competitive world. |
| EDE 6350 |
Introduction to Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
Cr. 3. (3-0) Graduate standing
This course investigates the complicated intermingling of public and private roles in economic development within cities and surrounding regions. Topics include: small business development and government subsidies, approaches to land acquisition and disposition, private provision of public benefits through exactions, linkage, and inclusionary/incentive zoning, strategic capital investments, and urban redevelopment strategies. |
| EDE 6351 |
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Cr. 3. (3-0) Graduate standing
At the center of entrepreneurial activity is the individual entrepreneur combined with an opportunity to create something new and valuable. This course investigates the relation between the entrepreneur and the opportunity to ignite the creative spark that leads to this creation. Topics include who the entrepreneur is and the entrepreneur’s contribution to society, creative thinking, innovation, opportunity recognition, opportunity evaluation, franchising opportunities, global entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial resources. |
| EDE 6352 |
Developing the Business Plan
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDE 6351
Turning a viable entrepreneurial opportunity into valuable enterprise is a critical part of the entrepreneurial process. This course will use the development of a formal business plan to teach the student the process of turning an opportunity into a real enterprise. Topics include developing the marketing plan, financial plan, formal organization plan, and production/service plan. Additional topics will include tax issues, legal and regulatory issues, intellectual property protection, and risk management. |
| EDE 6353 |
Nurturing and Growing the Fledgling Venture
Cr. 3. (3-0) Graduate standing
This course investigates the early stages of a firm’s growth, which are critical to long-term success. Topics include financial analysis and control, sources of early-stage financing (both private and public), establishment of a strong customer base, human resource issues for early-stage firms, the basics of planning and budgeting, leadership, managing change, E-commerce, ethical behavior and social responsibility, and management for long-term growth. |
| EDE 6354 |
Growing the Successful Venture
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDE 6353
This course investigates the challenges and issues facing the entrepreneur as the firm grows and matures beyond the early stages. Topics include private and public funding sources, including going public; strategic planning; human resource issues for the growing firm; managing change; growth and expansion options; leadership; ethical behavior and social responsibility; succession planning; estate planning; and exit strategies. |
| EDE 6355 |
Economic Development and Entrepreneurial Finance
Cr. 3. (3-0) Graduate standing
The course first examines the fundamentals of economic development finance, including an overview of economic development finance, business credit analysis, fixed asset financing, real estate financing, sources of private and public finance, and capital budgeting. Coverage also includes entrepreneurial finance designed to help managers make better investment and financing decisions in entrepreneurial settings, including venture capital and private equity. |
| EDE 6356 |
Methods in Economic Development
Cr. 3. (3-0) Graduate standing
This is an introductory course in data analysis, methods of measurement, survey techniques, data presentation, economic and demographic trend analysis, location analysis as applied to economic development, and GIS. Emphasis will be on computer applications. |
| EDE 6357 |
The Practice of Local Economic Development
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDE 6350, EDE 6355, EDE 6356
This course introduces students to the practices underlying the field of economic development. Economic development is a field that has grown in importance in recent years as the post-modern economy in the United States has evolved away from traditional manufacturing jobs towards service-oriented industries. This restructuring has heightened the competition between cities for economic growth and new development, leading to a new wave of strategies and programs to develop new industries or attract relocating firms. |
| EDE 6358 |
Theory and Practice of Regional Economic Development
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDE 6350, EDE 6356
This course examines issues surrounding sustained economic growth, such as retention of the existing firms to maintain economic growth for the region while adding new businesses. Topics include the supply chain; human resources; cluster analysis; location analysis with emphasis on location decision-making and investment by different types of businesses; foreign direct investment; international trade; land use policy (natural resource and environment); and the SWOT analysis. |
| EDE 6359 |
Economic Development and Entrepreneurship Project
Cr. 3. (0-3) Must be within 9 hours of graduation
The course is designed to allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned throughout the program to a specific project. Students will be required to complete a project that has an economic development focus, entrepreneurship focus, or both. The project will be approved by the course instructor and graduate program director prior to registration for the course. |
| FIN 6300 |
Selected Topics in Finance
Cr. 3. (3-0) FIN 6352, which may be taken concurrently
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| FIN 6361 |
Investments
Cr. 3. (3-0) FIN 6352, which may be taken concurrently
The course objective is to achieve an understanding of the various types of investments and their relative merits; security prices and yields; investment objectives, principles and standards for selection of specific investments; introduction to portfolio management. Credit will not be given for both FIN 6361 and FIN 6317. |
| FIN 6362 |
Financial Institutions & Markets
Cr. 3. (3-0) FIN 6352, which may be taken concurrently
Study of the financial markets, instruments and the role of banks and other financial institutions in the economy. |
| FIN 6367 |
International Finance
Cr. 3. (3-0) FIN 6352, which may be taken concurrently
Discussion of international monetary system; balance of payments concept; institutional and structure arrangements within the foreign exchange market; basic foreign exchange market products; importance of parity condition; exchange rate determination; Eurocurrency and Eurobond market; international equity market; foreign currency options and futures; hedging foreign exchanges exposure; international capital budgeting and working capital management; and cost of capital and capital structure in multinationals. Credit will not be given for both FIN 6367 and FIN 6313. |
| MGT 6300 |
Selected Topics in Management
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGT 6351
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| MGT 6353 |
Management of Diversity in Organizations
Cr. 3. (3-0) BUS 6351 and MGT 6351
This course provides students with an opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills in the areas of inter-personal, team-building, communication, mentoring, counseling, decision-making and problem solving, conflict management and negotiation; emphasis will be placed on managing a diverse work force and cross-functional teams with a focus on practical applications. |
| MGT 6371 |
Contemporary Management Issues
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGT 6351
Provides an understanding of the complex and dynamic nature of corporate environment in the current global economy in which business and its environment are not clearly separated. Includes discussion of emerging technologies, globalization, future trends, Learning Organization, recruiting and training the knowledge worker, Corporate Universities, mergers, acquisitions, Innovation Dilemma, Information Technology, and strategy transformation. Credit will not be given for both MGT 6371 and MGT 6326. |
| MGT 6372 |
Organizational Theory and Development
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGT 6351
Theoretical foundations and action strategies of organizational theory and development with emphasis on organizational analysis. Role of the general manager, problems and challenges of corporate managers in complex organizations, strategies in a turbulent environment. Credit will not be given for both MGT 6372 and MGT 6335. |
| MGT 6373 |
Seminar in Behavioral Decision Making
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGT 6351
Factors that affect individual judgment and decision making; effect of group dynamics on decision making; strategies for improving decision making. Credit will not be given for both MGT 6373 and MGT 6336. |
| MGT 6374 |
Human Resources Management
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGT 6351
This course encompasses an analysis of the classical and contemporary administrative functions involved in the management of people within organizations. Emphasizes staffing, EEO regulation, compensation policy, performance appraisal, and training and career development within the context of an increasingly diverse, internationalized, and competitive organizational environment. Credit will not be given for both MGT 6374 and MGT 6328. |
| MGT 6375 |
Seminar in Employment Law
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGT 6351
Exploring the legal environment that pervades the relationship between employers and employees; analysis of the nature and scope of internal rules, regulations, policies and procedures that should be implemented governing the workplace and the conduct of employers and employees; writing and implementing policies; complying with federal and state employment laws, rules, and regulations. Credit will not be given for both MGT 6375 and MGT 6341. |
| MGT 6377 |
International Management
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGT 6351
Theoretical and practical rationale for international business activities; delineation of macro-environmental factors and international institutions that affect global business; policy concerns raised by the dynamic international environment; political, legal, and cultural environment; implementation of global strategies for smaller companies and multinationals. Credit will not be given for both MGT 6377 and MGT 6330. |
| MGT 6378 |
Seminar in E-Commerce
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGT 6351
This course provides an advanced study of e-commerce as a new trend in doing business. A managerial perspective is adopted to show how online business is being conducted and managed, along with its opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks. Includes design and development of business-oriented Internet application using HTML-based tools. Credit will not be given for both MGT 6378 and MGT 6337. |
| MGT 6387 |
Comparative Management
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGT 6351
This course addresses the dilemmas and opportunities that managers face when interacting in international multi-cultural environments. The course focuses on increasing students’ effectiveness/ability to manage cross-cultural interactions, and in identifying, understanding, and managing the cultural components of organizational and business dynamics. Credit will not be given for both MGT 6387 and MGT 6324. |
| MKT 6300 |
Selected Topics in Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKT 6352
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| MKT 6371 |
Seminar in Consumer Behavior
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKT 6352
Discussion of the buying process to gain insight into conducting marketing research and designing product offers; how consumers think, behave, and learn about new products; what interests consumers; how consumers evaluate products and services, make choices, and feel about purchases; buyer motives, choice criteria, information processing, and decision making processes; buyer demographics and lifestyles; marketing strategies using the marketing mix. Credit will not be given for both MKT 6371 and MKT 6316. |
| MKT 6372 |
Marketing Research
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKT 6352
Research issues, methods and applications in marketing. The scope of market research, buyer and industrial applications, research methodologies including research design, data collection and analysis, report writing and presentation. Credit will not be given for both MKT 6372 and MKT 6317. |
| MKT 6373 |
Seminar in Business to Business Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKT 6352
Impact of the current business environment on business-to-business marketing and purchasing; current practice in business-to-business marketing and purchasing, including concepts, theories, institutions, and events; managerial decision-making and competitive strategy and program development. Credit will not be given for both MKT 6373 and MKT 6315. |
| MKT 6374 |
Seminar in Services Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKT 6352
Marketing and managing services as opposed to tangible goods; current practice in services marketing and management; managerial decision making and competitive service strategy development. Credit will not be given for both MKT 6374 and MKT 6327. |
| MKT 6375 |
Seminar in Integrated Marketing Communication
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKT 6352
Impact of current business environment on firm’s communication with the outside environment; current practice in integrated marketing communications; managerial decision making and development of competitive marketing communication strategies and programs. Credit will not be given for both MKT 6375 and MKT 6325. |
| MKT 6376 |
Seminar in Advertising
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKT 6352
An introduction to current processes and practices of advertising. The course focuses on the role of advertising in the marketing mix and the critical role advertising plays in marketing success. |
| MKT 6377 |
International Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKT 6352
Global marketing environment and concepts and theories that are required in order to analyze the global market and to develop global marketing strategies. Readings, cases, and projects. Credit will not be given for both MKT 6377 and MKT 6318. |
| MKT 6378 |
Seminar in E-Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKT 6352
This course involves acquiring a basic knowledge of current e-business models and processes and applying this knowledge to develop strategies that enhance competitiveness, customer relationships and profitability. Credit will not be given for both MKT 6378 and MKT 6323. |
