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MFGE 463 - Design of Tooling
Design of tooling used in manufacturing processes to include, but not limited to, inspection gages, fixtures, jigs, assembly fixtures, and tooling for forming processes.
Prerequisites & Notes: MFGE 332; MFGE 333; MFGE 381
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MFGE 464 - Modeling and Analysis of Mechanisms
An advanced, CAD based approach to the design and analysis of mechanisms. Provides a study of the kinematics of common mechanisms found in manufacturing environments. These include linkages, cams, cranks, power screws and gear and belt drives. Treatment of topics is tailored to provide the ability to validate results generated using CAD based simulations. Develops the ability as part of a team to create and manage large assembly models with moving components. Emphasizes the use of top-down techniques. Introduction to PDM.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 161; MFGE 261
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MFGE 465 - Machine Design
Introduces the sizing and selection of machine components to satisfy design requirements. Includes a study of shafts, threaded members, bearings, springs, brakes and clutches, gearing and flexible mechanical components. Project work will incorporate the use of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to analyze and simulate the performance of machines, model their geometries, and generate engineering drawings.
Prerequisites & Notes: MFGE 261; ENGR 225; PHYS 163.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MFGE 466 - CAD Automation
Introduces programming techniques that automate the task of building and manipulating 3D parametric part and assembly CAD models. Requires use of Visual Basic for Applications and the VBA programming interface for a state-of-the-art CAD system, in conjunction with other VBA supported software applications such as Excel. Assignments and project work illustrate use of these techniques for creating customized CAD tools that automate problem solving for engineering design and manufacturing applications.
Prerequisites & Notes: CSCI 140 or CSCI 141; MFGE 332; MFGE 362
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MFGE 491 - Project Research, Planning and Ethics
First in the series of three capstone project courses. Explores professional and ethical responsibilities, discussion concerning contemporary issues, and the impact of engineering solutions in a global context. Project planning and research skills are also discussed and practiced.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101; MFGE 342
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MFGE 492 - Manufacturing Project Proposal
The second course in the capstone project sequence. Takes project specifications defined in the first course and furthers the planning and design work necessary to support project implementation in the final course. Experience culminates in the writing of a formal project proposal that clearly defines expected project results, resource requirements and project milestones.
Prerequisites & Notes: MFGE 491
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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MFGE 493 - Manufacturing Project Implementation
The third and final course in the capstone project sequence. Implements a plan to design, analyze and/or fabricate a process, product, tool, piece of equipment or enhancement to a manufacturing system. The results of the project will be fully documented and communicated through journaling, a final report, a poster and an oral presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes: MFGE 492
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MFGE 495 - Directed Research in Manufacturing
Research under supervision within one of the areas of manufacturing. Repeatable twice, up to 8 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: MFGE 342
Credits: 1-4
Grade Mode: Letter
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Marketing Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. NOTE: Not all courses are offered every year. Many elective courses are offered only once each year. See the online Timetable of Classes for current offerings. Consult department for answers to specific questions. |
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MKTG 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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MKTG 380 - Principles of Marketing
Identification and analysis of relevant opportunities and constraints in consumer and industrial target markets. Management of the marketing mix including product planning, distribution institutions and activities, promotion and pricing.
Prerequisites & Notes: Junior status. ACCT 240; and ECON 206 or HNRS 209.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 381 - Fundamentals of Marketing Research
The primary tool for exploring new opportunities in the marketplace. Emphasis will be on how to: 1) specify information needs and design a research study to meet those needs; 2) collect, analyze and use marketing research data to make effective marketing decisions; 3) communicate the research findings and their implications to various publics. This course should be taken concurrently with MKTG 382.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 380; co-requisite MKTG 382.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 382 - Buying Behavior and Analysis
Perception, motivation, learning, attitude structure and change, social influences and cultural forces relevant to buyer behavior and decision processes. Implications for marketing planning, analysis and management.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 380; co-requisite MKTG 381.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 384 - Marketing and Sustainability
This course will provide students with the skills for developing and marketing a sustainable product. It will cover key concepts and tools related to marketing mix decisions, such as product design-for-environment, pricing based on full cost accounting, greening of the supply chain, and life cycle impact assessment. Strategies for reducing the environmental impacts of products and services will be emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes: MKTG 380. For Declared Business and Sustainability majors only. (CBE majors take MKTG 474).
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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MKTG 471 - Sports Marketing
Application of marketing principles and concepts in the sports industry. Includes sponsorships, branding, promotions, public relations, licensing, and sports consumer research and behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 380.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 473 - Innovation
This course explores strategies for effective commercialization of innovation and key concepts in branding. Course will focus on three frameworks for innovation management, and students will discuss and apply these frameworks through several business cases.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors only. MKTG 381 and MKTG 382.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 474 - Marketing Strategies for Sustainability
This course will provide students with the skills for developing and marketing a sustainable product. It will cover key concepts and tools related to marketing mix decisions, such as product design-for-environment, pricing based on full cost accounting, greening of the supply chain, and life cycle impact assessment. Strategies for reducing the environmental impacts of products and services will be emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors only. MKTG 381 and MKTG 382.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 475 - Brand Management
Analysis of brand strategies and concepts such as brand identity, brand equity, and the branding process.
Prerequisites & Notes: MKTG 380, MKTG 381, MKTG 382
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 476 - Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing addresses the various ways that today’s interactive online opportunities impact marketing decisions. Topics include: marketing research through “Big Data” analytics, product co-creation, online distribution channels, dynamic pricing, as well as owned, earned and paid media, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click (PPC) promotion, social media campaigns and others. Both strategies and implementation will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes: MKTG 381 and MKTG 382.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 477 - People and Money: Psychology and Behavior Perspective
This course explores the psychological and behavioral perspectives of consumers and their behaviors in the marketplace concerning value, money and pricing. Topics covered are basic evolutionary psychology and behavioral economics, rationality, fairness, loss aversion, reference prices, the meaning of free and pricing strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes: MKTG 381 and MKTG 382.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 480 - Marketing Internship
Marketing-related employment, research or special project experience. Emphasis is on applying marketing principles in an academically guided setting. Minimum requirements include a written proposal and a comprehensive final report. Cannot be used as one of the two 400-level marketing elective prerequisites for MKTG 489; however, MKTG 480 may be used as one of the four 400-level MKTG electives in the marketing concentration.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 381, MKTG 382. Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 481 - Marketing Analytics
This course focuses on analytics as applied to the field of marketing. Although the tools used in this course are primarily Excel- and SPSS-based, modules on more specialized tools are included as well. Topics include advanced Excel functions, marketing metrics, pricing, demand forecasting, customer preference modeling, customer value, quantitative segmentation, survival analysis, attribution analysis, and data visualization. This is an applied, case-based course in which students learn a variety of tools and methods to solve marketing problems. Basic knowledge of Excel is required.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors only. MKTG 381; MKTG 382; DSCI 305 or concurrent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 482 - Personal Selling and Sales Management
Planning and implementation of personal selling activities. Management of the sales force – objectives, recruiting, selection, training, motivation, compensation, evaluation and control. Emphasis on sustainable business-to-business selling.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 382
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 483 - Integrated Marketing Communications
Covers the different types of marketing communications and how to integrate them into a coherent IMC plan: advertising (media and creative strategies), sales promotion, public relations, direct marketing, event sponsorship, brand placement, internet advertising, search engine optimization, web site design, and viral communication tactics (e.g., social networks, user-generated content). Emphasis is on ‘new media’ and Web 2.0 strategies. Students develop a comprehensive IMC plan for an existing or invented product or service.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 381, MKTG 382
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 484 - Retailing
Administration and strategic planning in large and small retail firms. Management of retail functions: stock planning, inventory control, markup and pricing, retail accounting, merchandising, retail promotion, human resources management, store location, design and layout, legal and ethical issues, information systems.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 381, MKTG 382.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 486 - International Marketing Management
Formulation and implementation of international marketing strategies. Analysis of the contemporary global marketing environment, marketing mix issues and decisions in international markets, global competitive analysis and strategy, organizing for international marketing, current problems and practices in multinational firms.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 380
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 487 - Nonprofit Marketing
Marketing strategies for all types of nonprofit organizations. Includes marketing mix, as well as fund raising, volunteer management, nonprofit branding, and the use of public media.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 381
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 488 - Topics in Marketing
Varying topics in marketing such as distribution systems, marketing on the internet, geographic information systems in business and direct marketing. Repeatable with various topics to a maximum of 8 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. Vary by topic.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 489 - Marketing Management and Strategy
Application of marketing management and strategic concepts in a case problem and market simulation format. Emphasis on marketing planning, implementation of the marketing mix and utilization of market research information.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 381; MKTG 382; and two 400-level marketing courses (excluding MKTG 490).
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 490 - Customized Internship in Marketing
Practical application of skills and theories learned in the classroom through work or special project experience in public or private organizations. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits. Cannot be applied to the marketing concentration.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MKTG 381 and MKTG 382. Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MKTG 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply.
Credits: 1-15
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MBA 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply.
Credits: 1-15
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MBA 502 - Microeconomics
An analytic approach to the theory of the consumer, the firm and markets. Emphasis is placed on the development of managerial tools for understanding supply and demand concepts and the determination of prices in various market settings for both outputs and inputs. The problems of market efficiency, externalities and public goods are also considered from an analytical and policy perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 503 - Macroeconomics
The study of the national economy and the interpretation of national economic performance. Material includes the causes and policy remedies for business cycles, unemployment, inflation and the twin deficits (government and foreign trade). Topics such as Keynesian and classical theories, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade are studied in an analytic perspective with emphasis on the behavior of business cycles and the issues facing the national economy in an international setting.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 504 - Statistical Methods
Provides an understanding of some of the tools that enable a manager to analyze information, including data analysis, probability distributions, statistical inference and hypothesis testing, and multivariate regression analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 505 - Business Finance
Objectives, tools and techniques of finance from the viewpoint of the financial manager of a manufacturing firm. Focus is on corporate financial decisions encompassing investment, financing, dividends and working capital management, including an introduction to financial instruments and markets.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 506 - Corporate Information Systems Management
Case study of the current and potential applications of information technology to enhance the competitive posture of the corporation. Uses of information technology throughout the organization; management and control of the information technology function.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 507 - Managing Organizations and People
The purpose of this course is to help students understand the complexities of organizations. It provides exposure to theories of organization, important organizational issues and processes, and a variety of strategies and tactics useful to successfully manage organizations and people.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 508 - Operations Management
Surveys the fundamentals of operations management and further develops the student’s competence through case analyses. Dual emphasis on concepts and applications prepares students for all aspects of managing an operation. Detailed coverage of operations design, planning and control.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 509 - Marketing Management
Staffing, direction and coordination of organizational marketing activities. Development of new products and integration with current activities to meet evolving market needs. Includes sales and advertising in both national and international markets.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 510 - Financial Accounting and Reporting Concepts
Introduction to financial statements and the concepts, principles and theories of asset valuation and income determination underlying their preparation. Analysis and interpretation of financial statements in the perspective of the management decision-making process.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 511 - Managerial Accounting
Conceptual approach to managerial accounting’s role in an organization. Emphasis on the use of accounting information for management decision making. Topics include accounting for planning and control purposes, behavioral implications associated with accounting informations, budgeting and various quantitative techniques available.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 514 - Managerial Foundations
Introduction to professional management and foundation coverage of managerial skills, microeconomics, global competition, financial reporting, and business statistics.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 16
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 515 - Internal and External Forces Impacting the Manager
Examination of the range of internal and external forces that impact managerial decisions. Topics include global competition, the national and international economy, corporate information systems, foundation concepts in marketing, operations management, finance, people and organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes: MBA 514
Credits: 16
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 516 - Managerial Decisions
Links managerial decisions with specific functional areas of study such as marketing, operations, accounting, finance, and organizational behavior. The focus of these modules is cross-functional decision making in the context of global competition.
Prerequisites & Notes: MBA 515 or admission to the accelerated full-time MBA program.
Credits: 16
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 520 - Seminar in Corporate Governance
This course outlines the particular issues and mechanisms of contemporary corporate governance - the system by which companies are directed and controlled. The topic of corporate governance is elaborated from the institutional as well as organizational and managerial points of view, against the backdrop of an understanding of how corporate governance has evolved over time.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 523 - Negotiations and Labor Relations
Analysis, explanation, and evaluation of negotiation in organizations. Application of negotiations to labor relations in unionized and non-unionized workplaces. Issues include pre-employment discussions, collective bargaining, arbitration, mediation, agency, renegotiating contracts, and multiparty discussions.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 524 - Management and Leadership Skills
Interpersonal skill building in critical management areas including stress management, delegation, communication, power and influence, meetings and conflict management.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 525 - Seminar in Management
Intensive examination of selected topics in management. Repeatable with different topics and course content.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 528 - Diversity in Organizations
An examination of how diversity in organizations places increasingly complex demands and creates new opportunities for organizations in managing human capital.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 529 - Influence, Power and Politics in Organizations
The analysis, explanation and evaluation of power and politics in organizations. Introduces frameworks for assessing the sources of power in organizations, the conditions that lead to its attainment, and its effective use from both a practical and an ethical perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 532 - Marketing Strategy
Integration of marketing principles with overall objectives of the organization. Concepts and analytical techniques facilitating marketing analysis and the development of strategic plans. Strategy formulation in product planning and development, distribution and promotion, marketing research, and consumer behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics; MBA 509 or MBA 516.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 534 - Seminar in Marketing
Focuses on selected traditional and contemporary topics in marketing theory, planning, strategy, management and practice. Repeatable with different topics and course content.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 535 - Buyer and Consumer Behavior
An overview of the theories and research that underlie the analysis of buyer and consumer behavior central to the formulation of marketing tactics and strategic plans.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 539 - Seminar in International Business
Intensive examination of selected topics in international business. Repeatable with different topics and course content.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 541 - Managerial Finance
Theory and policy implications of financial decision making. Emphasis on valuation, long-term financing and investment/merger decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes: MBA 505, MBA 511; or MBA 516
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 542 - Equity Markets and Portfolio Analysis
An examination of investment risk and return, the operation of equity securities markets, equity valuation models, modern portfolio theory and portfolio management. Also includes capital market efficiency, stock options and mutual funds.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 543 - Financial Markets, Derivative Instruments and Risk Management
A mix of seminars and case discussions are used to study the application of recent innovations in financial management. Includes financial futures and options as well as interest rate caps, floors, collars and swaps. Foreign currency risk exposure and management are studied in the context of international financial management. Other topics include pension fund design and management, asset securitization and financial distress.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 544 - Seminar in Finance
Intensive examination of selected topics in finance. Repeatable with different topics and course content.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 551 - Managerial Economics
Economic analysis provides the framework to consider the problems of resource allocations that confront managers in business, government and nonprofit environments. Topics include consumer choice and demand for products, production and cost functions, alternative market structures and the profit criteria for long-run planning and investment decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes: MBA 502, MBA 503, MBA 504; or MBA 516
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 555 - Seminar in Economics
Intensive examination of selected topics in economics. Repeatable with different topics and course content.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 562 - Taxation
A continuation of taxation topics, with emphasis on compensation and retirement planning, estate, gift and trust taxation, and international taxation. Advanced research, planning, and tax policy are also a fundamental part of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 565 - Seminar in Accounting
Intensive examination of selected topics in accounting. Repeatable with different topics and course content.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 566 - Managerial Accounting and Control
Seminar/case study course. Focus on managerial accounting topics such as responsibility centers and transfer pricing; budgeting; and analysis of performance. Examines managerial accounting in international, service and not-for-profit entities.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 567 - Financial Statement Presentation and Analysis
Study of reporting issues from a management perspective. Introduction to the tools and techniques of financial statement analysis. Use of financial statements by external and internal decision makers. Emphasis on the development of communication and computer skills.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 571 - Database Systems Design and Development
Design, development, implementation, and administration of database management systems.
Prerequisites & Notes: MBA 516 or MBA 506.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 572 - Business Intelligence
Business intelligence (BI) is a broad category of applications and technologies for gathering, sorting, analyzing, and providing access to data to help enterprise users make better business decisions. BI applications generally include: decision support systems, business analytics, performance management (key business indicators, scorecards, and dashboards), data warehouses, and data mining. The course will include both conceptual and skill components, including projects using appropriate software platforms.
Prerequisites & Notes: MBA 516
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 573 - Project Management
Explores the fundamental concepts and principles for understanding the processes found in project life cycle stages, such as starting and planning a project, running a project and delivering a project. Applies specific processes, tools and techniques to manage complexity and performance of projects in organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 574 - Enterprise Resource Planning
The course introduces students to the integrated business planning and execution systems currently in use by most large and medium-sized organizations. Although the course is taught primarily from the vantage point of the supply chain management function, the cross-functional nature of the topic requires discussion of the marketing, accounting, and human resources components of ERP as well. Students will also gain experience with SAP R/3 and a small-market ERP package.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 575 - Seminar in Decision Sciences
Intensive examination of selected topics in decision sciences. Repeatable with different topics and course content.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 585 - Seminar in Environmental Management
This course stresses the appropriateness of assessing the impact(s) of corporate action on the natural environment. Primary consideration will be given to the organizational implications of shifting from the traditional input-process-output (‘cradle-to-grave’) organization model to an input-process-output-input (‘cradle-to-cradle’) mindset. Strategic business opportunities associated with an evolving consumer environmental consciousness will be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted Graduate Student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 591 - Strategic Management
Study of administration and policy making from a top-management viewpoint. Integrates the marketing, financial, production and functional fields of management within a strategic management framework. Case study and simulation techniques used.
Prerequisites & Notes: MBA 516; or MBA 595 or concurrent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 594 - Introduction to Professional Management
Explores the responsibilities and tasks of management, the characteristics of successful managers, various contexts of management, elements of strategic decision making at various levels of the organization, and an introduction to global business issues.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 595 - Competing in a Global Environment
Explores the effect of various aspects of globalization on markets, managers, and business strategy, with emphasis on both corporate and functional-level issues.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 598 - Business Consulting Capstone 1
This first in a sequence of two four-credit capstone courses which engages students in the process of consulting work with companies in a team format. MBA students work together as a consulting team with a client and advisor to develop solutions that will be put to use by the client. Student teams develop integrative analyses and recommendations, culminating with delivery of a final report and presentation to the client senior management.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted graduate student within College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MBA 599 - Business Consulting Capstone 2
This second in a sequence of two four-credit capstone courses which engages students in the process of consulting work with companies in a team format. MBA students work together as a consulting team with a client and advisor to develop solutions that will be put to use by the client. Student teams develop integrative analyses and recommendations, culminating with delivery of a final report and presentation to the client senior management.
Prerequisites & Notes: MBA 598
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply.
Credits: 1-15
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MPAC 521 - Seminar in Accounting Information Systems
Principles and techniques of accounting analytics will be covered. Topics include sources and uses of multiple types of business data, data visualization, and reporting and analysis for decision making. A wide variety of technology tools will be used.
Prerequisites & Notes: ACCT 321 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 531 - Accounting Communications
This course will focus on developing skills for communication as a professional accountant in an organizational setting and is intended to enhance the experience of students enrolled in MPAcc 590, Internship in Professional Accounting. This is an online course that includes student-led discussions, team tasks, reflective journaling, and a variety of other individual assignments aimed at enhancing communication skills in a professional accounting setting. Short readings will cover organizational communications research applicable to accounting firms.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 535 - Seminar in Management Accounting
Using cases, students will gain the analytical skills needed to both implement well designed management systems, and to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of existing systems. Topics will include budgeting, resource allocation, performance measurement, evaluation and reward, change management, and transfer pricing.
Prerequisites & Notes: ACCT 331 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 541 - Seminar in Advanced Financial Accounting
This course develops accounting skills for business combinations, consolidated financial statements, partnerships, corporate reorganizations, segment reporting, and foreign currency financial statements. Critical thinking, teamwork, and communications skills will be emphasized along with current technology used in accounting practice.
Prerequisites & Notes: ACCT 343 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 543 - Financial Accounting Research & Communication
This course develops accounting research competence using the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). The ASC is the primary authority for all accounting measurement and reporting matters. Written and oral communications are emphasized to develop skills necessary for a professional career in accounting.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate (MPAC) status. ACCT 343 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 545 - Seminar in Accounting Theory
A study of accounting theory underlying current practice. This course is designed to develop awareness of and ability to utilize knowledge including significant historical components, key stakeholders and their issues, political and regulatory processes, and critical perspectives on accounting and its role in society.
Prerequisites & Notes: ACCT 343 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 547 - Seminar in Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting
This course introduces the basics of accounting and financial reporting for governmental and not-for-profit entities. The course also discusses the social, legal, political and regulatory environment of governmental financial reporting and how these factors have influenced nonprofit and governmental accounting.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate (MPAC) status. ACCT 343 or concurrent or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 551 - Seminar in International Accounting
This course explores how various accounting topics and issues are addressed within an international context, including a comparative analysis of accounting measurement, disclosure and financial reporting requirements in different countries within the framework of global harmonization efforts. In addition, the impact of accounting issues on multinational business operations is discussed and students will study a ‘non-home’ country in depth.
Prerequisites & Notes: ACCT 343 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 561 - Seminar in Professional Auditing
Provides in-depth exposure to a variety of aspects of the theory and practice of professional auditing. Topics may include auditing philosophy, history and research; economic function of audits; professional standards and malpractice; mew auditing techniques and services. Activities include cases, readings, individual research and discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes: ACCT 461 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 565 - Special Topics in Accounting
This is an advanced course in accounting that examines a broad range of issues that are of current concern to both the accounting profession and users of accounting information. The course content will vary to provide opportunities to study current issues in accounting.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 566 - Seminar in Fraud Examination & Forensic Accounting
This course examines many different aspects of fraud: what it is and the types of people more likely to commit it, how to recognize the symptoms of fraud, and how to investigate it. As such, the course will focus on topics such as internal control, financial reporting fraud, fraud detection and deterrence.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate (MPAC) status. ACCT 321 and ACCT 343; or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 571 - Seminar in Law for Accountants
Using cases, texts, lecture and discussion, students examine legal issues important to accountants, including: administrative law-making; agency, business organizations; negotiable instruments, bank deposits, intellectual property; aspects of real and personal property security, bankruptcy; lobbying and campaign finance regulations; and accountants’ professional liability.
Prerequisites & Notes: ACCT 470 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 575 - Seminar in Taxation
Tax from a managerial perspective, with emphasis on the identification and examination of tax problems and potential tax opportunities. Students will examine the choice of different business entities for tax purposes, compensation and succession planning, and tax planning for investments.
Prerequisites & Notes: ACCT 375 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 577 - Tax Research, Planning, and Policy
An in-depth look at tax research and tax planning, including the political and social issues which affect taxation. Students will gain proficiency in tax research and apply this skill to a variety of federal taxation issues and case studies. The use of technology is a vital component of this course, as is communication.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate (MPAC) status. ACCT 375 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 579 - Introduction to Estates and Trusts
An introduction to estates and trusts for accounting students. Course material will include: introduction to estate and trust terminology, legal aspects of wills, estates, trusts, and taxation of estates and trusts.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate (MPAC) status. ACCT 375 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 581 - Ethics and Accountability
This is a capstone course in the MPAcc program introducing ethical systems used for decision making and public reporting taken from a professional accounting perspective and integrating notions of entity social responsibility with a global business perspective.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 585 - Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
Through reading several books and examining some Triple Bottom Line (TBL)-related websites in detail, course participants will study the overall themes and examples of TBL offered by various authors and organizations. Our directed conversations will focus on an analysis and synthesis of these themes, the credibility the proposals and attempts, and the general applicability of the TBL concept.
Prerequisites & Notes: ACCT 343 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 588 - Business Valuation
An advanced course in valuation in the small business merger and acquisition field for accounting students.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate (MPAC) status. FIN 341, ACCT 343 or equivalents.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MPAC 590 - Internship in Professional Accounting
Practical application of academic curriculum beyond that contained in graduate coursework. A one quarter internship under supervision with an approved certified public accounting firm, business entity, not-for-profit organization, or government agency. Repeatable up to 12 credits, including original course. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Approval of the Internship Coordinator.
Credits: 2-12
Grade Mode: S/U
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MPAC 595 - Accounting Colloquium
Seminar and discussion of various topics, focusing on issues of current concern to the accounting profession. Will include presentations by faculty, students and accounting professionals. Repeatable up to 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate (MPAC) status.
Credits: 1-2
Grade Mode: Letter
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MSCI 101 - The Materials Revolution
An introductory course designed to facilitate a basic understanding of the materials science fundamentals behind the development of today’s most important and innovative materials. Topics include: nanomaterials, smart materials, advanced composite materials, and semiconductors. Other important basics such as building materials from atoms, structures, synthesis, materials failures, and sustainability will also be covered.
Prerequisites & Notes: Freshman status or permission - FYE
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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MSCI 110 - Introduction to Renewable Energy for Scientists and Engineers
The effort to find safe and clean sources of renewable energy is one of the greatest scientific challenges facing the next generation. In this course students will explore renewable energy technology and learn about the science underlying biofuels, wind, and wave power, nuclear power and solar cells. Students will create biodiesel fuel in the laboratory and construct their own solar cell devices. Field trips to local energy companies will provide real world examples of energy infrastructure. Students will work in small groups to research a focus area of renewable energy, and at the end of the course give group presentations to communicate their findings. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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MSCI 201 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
The relationship between the properties, structure and processes of engineering materials is discussed. Emphasis on the fundamentals of selecting materials based on engineering design criteria. Also offered as ENGR 170.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 161 or CHEM 175; MATH 124 and PHYS 161 or concurrent; or MATH 157 and PHYS 114 or concurrent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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