Master of Science in Management

Courses Descriptions

65-506 Current Topics in Information Technology (3)
This course prepares students to become effective users and managers of information systems and information technology. Emphasis is placed on three key elements. Evaluation and analysis of contemporary information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications and networking). Development and/or acquisition of information systems. Management of technology and information systems. Actual business cases are analyzed and discussed. In depth review of current literature and computer technology.

65-508 Contemporary Management Practice (3)
This course introduces a student to basic theories and principles of management. Emphasis will be on organizational management and functions of a manager.

65-520 Fundamentals of the Business Enterprise (3)
Includes the following three components, delivered in 3-4 weekend formats during the 16-week semester:

Accounting and Budgeting for Managers
This weekend course will provide concepts, techniques and tools for making fiscally sound decisions that pay off on the job and on the bottom line. Get a firm grasp of the numbers side of your job and gain greater confidence with a working knowledge of the numbers end of the business. Take the guesswork out of your decision-making and deliver better bottom-line results. This program is designed for non-financial managers in every functional area of responsibility, in all industry types, in both the public and private sectors.

Finance for Managers
This weekend course will help participants increase their understanding of revenue or expense budgets and financial statements and build an appreciation for the financial impact of their business decisions. Topics include how to identify the factors influencing a company’s cash flow and profitability and describing key financial and accounting terms and principles.

Marketing Fundamentals
This weekend course will focus on the “Four Ps” of the marketing mix (product, place, promotion and price) as well as strategies that guide their use. Students are introduced to the case study method as a means of applying and reinforcing marketing principles.

65-630 Organizational Behavior and Development (3)
This course is designed to provide students with a study of organizational development applying principles and techniques of behavioral problems through a program of planned change. Students will be expected to master underlying theories of organizations, group learning and leadership effectiveness.

65-558 Human Resources Management (3)
The goal of this course is to enable students to master the effective utilization of human resources in organizations including planning, training and development, industrial relations, compensation techniques and strategies and resource selection.

65-568 Marketing Management (3)
Students will create and analyze strategic marketing plans. Emphasis will be on several small cases as well as a semester case project. Prerequisite: 65-520 Fundamentals of the Business Enterprise.

65-588 Employment Law (3)
This course will emphasize current employment law. Major focus will be on understanding, interpreting and making employment decisions in light of the relevant laws. Contemporary employment issues, such as job discrimination, employment contracts and collective bargaining will be included.

65-546 Business-Government Relations in the Global Economy (3) (65-346)
An introduction to business-government relations within the context of a changing global economic and political environment. This course is about how national and local governments around the world go about influencing national and international economies, how businesses are affected, and how businesses can and do react to government involvement in the economy in different parts of the world. Different political and economic ideologies and perspectives are introduced. The role of government and the extent to which government gets involved in national economies and how that involvement affects businesses are discussed. We will also analyze how businesses are affected operating in selected European, Asian, and Latin American countries. The student will also be introduced to political risk and country risk analysis. (Note:  This course is only offered during the daytime hours).

65-615 International Business and the Global Environment (3)
This course explores the increasing economic interdependence among countries and the spread of innovation around the world. Through case analysis, the political and cultural adjustments that accompany this diffusion will be discussed in light of the cross-border flow of goods, services, capital, and knowledge. This course can be taken as part of an international study abroad trip (China, Europe, Latin America). Prerequisites:65-508 Contemporary Management Practice, 65-520 Fundamentals of the Business Enterprise.

65-621 Strategic Management for Managers (3)
Identifies strategic management areas for organizations and evaluates these in terms of changing environments. Develops skills in strategic planning, alignment of mission, vision, strategies, goals and objectives. Evaluates financial statements as part of a competitive analysis. Examines these processes in terms of future opportunities and the realities of strategic management. This course will include structured visits with senior managers to discuss real-world strategic decisions.

65-680 Executive Management Practicum - Masters Paper/Project (3) Students will also have a choice of a Thesis, an Applied Project, a Conceptual Model Study, an Industry Analysis, or other applied projects with application to the students’ interests, career employment or relevancy to individual goals. Students design and carry out a research project that includes the gathering and analysis of data. A written report is required that identifies the research methods utilized, project results, and a comprehensive analysis of conclusions. Student will work with the, Program Director and Faculty member to complete this project.

Electives:   Students who have chosen the Non-Research Track, must select two additional courses from the MBA program.  Courses must be approved by the Program Director.

Seminars

Advanced Oral Communication for Managers (1) Required
This seminar will attempt to assist students in strengthening their oral communication skills for business. A balance of theory and practice will be provided.

Business Ethics in Corporate Culture (1) Required
This is an introductory seminar in the area of business ethics: dilemmas which modern businesses face. Often individuals are caught with personal and organizational conflicts due to competing values. What is the source(s) upon which our values and behaviors are based? What are the differences between what is moral, legal and ethical behavior and codes of conduct? These are the questions this short seminar will address. Through the use of films, group discussions and presentations the seminar will be an exciting, thought-provoking learning experience.

Fundamentals of Project Management (1) Elective
This seminar will explain the necessary concepts and techniques that individuals need to better plan, organize, control and manage the successful completion of a project in order to keep up with the business world’s efficiency and professionalism.

Conflict Management / Negotiation (1) Elective
This seminar is a culmination of a variety of experts’ ideas on how to successfully negotiate. We will address a variety of topics. We will discuss, role-play and view video clips on dealing with conflict in negotiations. Each participant will also complete a self-assessment of his/her own personal style of negotiation and we will discuss the impact each style has on negotiations.

Critical Thinking in Business (1) Elective
The purpose of this seminar is to help business students and professionals systematically analyze business situations and avoid the traps that lead to bad thinking. The seminar will also help the professional better assess the role of business in society, analyze the claims of “experts” and identify business opportunities. Among the diverse topics covered in the seminar are: how to identify flaws in business reasoning, analyzing the total cost of a business transaction from the business and the customer’s standpoint, a new way to look at pricing, how externalities and risk-sharing impact business decisions, and how to effectively analyze numerical information in business decisions.

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