Select four classes from the following.
| ACCT 6300 |
Selected Topics in Accounting
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 6351
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| ACCT 6371 |
Advanced Auditing
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 4321
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. |
| ACCT 6372 |
Advanced Studies in Taxation
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 4311
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. |
| ACCT 6373 |
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 6371 and ACCT 6372, one of which may be taken concurrently
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. |
| ACCT 6377 |
International Accounting
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 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. |
| ECON 6300 |
Selected Topics in Economics
Cr. 3. (3-0) ECON 6351. May be repeated when topics vary.
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| ECON 6361 |
Managerial Economics
Cr. 3. (3-0) ECON 6351 and QMSC 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. |
| ECON 6367 |
Global Economics
Cr. 3. (3-0) ECON 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. |
| EDEN 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. |
| EDEN 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. |
| EDEN 6352 |
Developing the Business Plan
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDEN 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. |
| EDEN 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. |
| EDEN 6354 |
Growing the Successful Venture
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDEN 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. |
| EDEN 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. |
| EDEN 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. |
| EDEN 6357 |
The Practice of Local Economic Development
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDEN 6350, EDEN 6355, EDEN 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. |
| EDEN 6358 |
Theory and Practice of Regional Economic Development
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDEN 6350, EDEN 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. |
| FINC 6300 |
Selected Topics in Finance
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
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| FINC 6361 |
Investments
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 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. |
| FINC 6362 |
Financial Institutions & Markets
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
Study of the financial markets, instruments and the role of banks and other financial institutions in the economy. |
| FINC 6363 |
Financial Modeling
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
This course combines the application of financial theories and concepts, spreadsheet skills and Visual Basic to (i) analyze financial statements, (ii) prepare cash budgets, (iii) prepare financial forecasts, (iv) perform time value of money, stock and bond analysis, (v) perform breakeven and leverage analysis, (vi) make cost of capital and capital budgeting decisions, (vii) perform portfolio analysis, and (viii) apply Visual Basic for financial analysis. |
| FINC 6364 |
Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to trading mechanisms of various financial products, such as stocks, bonds, futures, commodities and foreign exchanges. The coverage will emphasize technical analysis of securities. Fundamental analysis will also be discussed. |
| FINC 6367 |
International Finance
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 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. |
| MGMT 6300 |
Selected Topics in Management
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGMT 6351
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| MGMT 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. |
| MGMT 6367 |
International Operations Management
Cr. 3. (3-0) QMSC 6351 and MGMT 6352
This course examines various strategic and operational issues in the design, planning and execution of a firm’s international operations, including acquisition of input resources, location of production facilities and logistics. The course will cover a range of topics from a strategic overview of international operations to detailed operational mechanisms to match global supply with the demand from multinational markets for a firm’s products and services. |
| MGMT 6371 |
Contemporary Management Issues
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGMT 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. |
| MGMT 6372 |
Organizational Theory and Development
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGMT 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. |
| MGMT 6374 |
Human Resources Management
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGMT 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. |
| MGMT 6375 |
Seminar in Employment Law
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGMT 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. |
| MGMT 6376 |
Entrepreneurship
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGMT 6351
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| MGMT 6377 |
International Management
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGMT 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. |
| MGMT 6378 |
Seminar in E-Commerce
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGMT 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. |
| MGMT 6387 |
Comparative Management
Cr. 3. (3-0) MGMT 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. |
| MKTG 6300 |
Selected Topics in Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKTG 6352
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| MKTG 6371 |
Seminar in Consumer Behavior
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKTG 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. |
| MKTG 6372 |
Marketing Research
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKTG 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. |
| MKTG 6373 |
Seminar in Business to Business Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKTG 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. |
| MKTG 6374 |
Seminar in Services Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKTG 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. |
| MKTG 6375 |
Seminar in Integrated Marketing Communication
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKTG 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. |
| MKTG 6377 |
International Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKTG 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. |
| MKTG 6378 |
Seminar in E-Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0) MKTG 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. |
