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MIS 313 - Computer Hardware and Operating Systems
Understand the hardware components commonly found in networked PC work stations and servers and the operating systems that control them. Diagnose common hardware problems. Install or replace PC components. Install and configure PC operating systems. Diagnose and troubleshoot common OS problems. Manage system resources, including memory, directories and files. Configure network and Internet connectivity.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 320 or ACCT 321, C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 314 - Fundamentals of Web Site Development and Management
Introduction to server-side programming. Topics include PHP, mySQL, reading and writing to databases, database normalization, structured query language (SQL), data management, security, maintenance management and web usability. Each student constructs an interactive, database-driven web site.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CSCI 202 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 320 - Principles of Management Information Systems
Describes the role of MIS in management, including current professional practices and methodologies. Includes presentation of systems theory, decision theory, organizational models, types of MIS, planning and MIS development.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MIS 220 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 321 - Systems Analysis and Design
Use management information systems techniques to solve managerial and organizational problems of limited complexity. Includes solving formal analytic problems and implementing solutions using MIS development techniques. Includes supervised structured laboratory exercises.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 320 or ACCT 321, C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 322 - Business Applications Development
Business application development using an object-oriented language. Design of user interfaces and integration with other development platforms such as spreadsheets and databases.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 320 or ACCT 321; pre/coreq: MIS 321; C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 323 - Telecommunications
Analysis and design of telecommunications systems, including those on the Internet. Topics include network design and management, telecommunications concepts and management, and network and telecommunications tools.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 320 or ACCT 321, C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 324 - Intermediate Web Site Development and Management
Web development using ASP.NET, C#, Visual Web Developer and Sql Server Express. Topics include: data management, web services, object-oriented programming, security, reusability, scalability and reliability. Students refine their skills by constructing a database driven web site.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MIS 314 or MIS 322; instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 417 - Advanced Business Applications Development
Advanced topics in Management Information Systems: Database Systems. Designed for CBE students in majors and concentrations other than Management Information Systems. Overview of database use in modern business organizations. Alternative data models and normalization of data. Database design methodologies. Development of a database application using commercial software in microcomputer environment. Repeatable up to a maximum of 8 credits with different topics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MIS 320 or ACCT 321, or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 421 - Business Database Development
Overview of database use in modern business organizations. Alternative data models and normalization of data. Database design methodologies. Development of a database application using commercial software in microcomputer environment.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 321
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 422 - Business Intelligence
Business intelligence (BI) is a broad category of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, 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 performance 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:
Majors Only. MIS 322, C- or better.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 423 - Network Administration
Theory and principles, design, implementation, and management of local area network systems, including predominant networking products and technologies.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 321 or MIS 323, C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 424 - E-Commerce Systems Management
This course covers both the theories and tools needed to build and manage e-commerce sites. Specific topics include e-commerce business models, marketing, security, hosting options, secure-transactions, web server installation and configuration, web services and interfacing with legacy systems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MIS 324, C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 431 - Advanced Business Database Systems
Design, development, implementation and administration of server-based database management systems. Database queries from client, administrative, and Web-based systems. Instruction in both theory and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 322, MIS 421, C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 432 - Expert Systems in Business
Use of artificial intelligence concepts in the development of systems for expert decision making, with application to business problems. Review and use of selected commercial expert systems software packages.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 321 or ACCT 321, C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 491 - Practicum in Management Information Systems
Information systems related to employment, research or special project experience. Emphasis on applying information systems principles and techniques in an academically guided setting. Minimum requirements include a written proposal, journal, and a comprehensive final report. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, only four of which may be applied to the MIS concentration.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 321, C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 492 - Systems Implementation Project
Solve an information system problem using project management and IS methodologies. Apply project management techniques in a group project environment. Develop systems documentation, implement system, and present completed project report.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MIS 322 or MIS 421 or MIS 422 or MIS 432, C- or better, and permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MIS 495 - 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:
Majors Only. MIS 321; pre/corequisite: one 400-level MIS elective; C- or better
Credits: 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 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 or ETEC 216; and ECON 206.
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. Declared Business and Sustainability Majors Only. (CBE Majors take MKTG 474.)
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 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 - Advanced Marketing Research and Analysis
Focuses on advanced questionnaire design, enhancing the validity of survey research, value of information and multivariate analysis of market research data. The course is based around a market research project completed for a real business client.
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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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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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:
Admission to MBA program; MBA 510
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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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:
Admission to MBA program
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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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:
Admission to MBA program
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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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:
Admission to MBA Program
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:
MBA 516 or MBA 594, or permission of instructor.
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:
MBA 516
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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516.
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
MBA 516
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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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:
Admission to the MBA program.
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 engages students in working on real business problems with companies of their choice in a 3-4 student team. 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 524 and MBA 591
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 engages students in working on real business problems with companies of their choice in a 3-4 student team. 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 521 - Seminar in Accounting Information Systems
A seminar designed to study elements of accounting information systems, including technological aspects. The content includes a combination of theory and practical application. Conceptual modeling, implementation of accounting transaction processing systems, enterprise value chains, business processes, documentation, and control requirements are emphasized.
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
A detailed analysis of Financial Accounting Standards via the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (and proposed changes) for measuring, recording, and reporting business transactions that underlie the preparation of an enterprise’s financial statements and disclosures. Emphasis will be on written and oral assignments that develop communication skills for the accounting profession.
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 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 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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Materials Science Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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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 - Renewable Energy: Materials Science
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 materials 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 grading.
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