Course Descriptions – MBA Courses 

MBA500 | Competitive Strategy 

Provision of tools for managerial decision-making in a variety of competitive environments including demand analysis, short- and long-run costs of production, demand for factors, market structure and competitive strategy. (4 credits) 

MBA501 | Accounting for Managers

Presentation of the nature, techniques and uses of accounting from the perspective of people who manage businesses and investments in businesses. Covers both financial and management accounting. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: none) 

MBA502 | Corporate Finance

In-depth examination of asset, liability and capital structure management, with emphasis on valuation capital budgeting techniques; risk evaluation; working capital management; and methods of short-term, intermediate and long-term financing. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: none) 

MBA503 | Business Analysis for Decision Making 

Review of the relevant quantitative techniques required for business analysis and decision making, including decision models, mathematical programming, statistics and forecasting. This is an Excel based course. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: none) 

MBA504 | Marketing Management in the Global Environment 

Analysis and application of theory and problem solving for marketing management in the global environment. Emphasis will be on the role of marketing in the organization; planning the marketing effort; management of the marketing organization; control of marketing operations; and evaluation of the marketing contribution. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: MBA500) 

MBA505 | Financial Reporting and Analysis 

Comprehensive treatment of analysis of financial statements as aid for decision making; looks at current state of financial reporting practices and impact of published statements on economic systems. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: MBA502) 

MBA506 | Management of Information Systems 

Introduction to information systems and their role in organizations from a user’s viewpoint. Survey and application of the basic concepts necessary for understanding information systems. Study of the main activities in the development cycle used to acquire information systems capability. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: MBA500) 

MBA507 | Organizational Behavior 

Individual, interpersonal, and small group behavior in complex organizations. Focus on behavior, its causes, and management interventions to improve organizational effectiveness. Research methods to study organizational behavior. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: MBA500) 

MBA508 | Strategic Management

The use of cases, guest lectures, and gaming to integrate the analysis and measurement tools, the functional areas and public policy issues. The objective is to develop skill in broad areas of rational decision-making in an administrative context of uncertainty. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: MBA504) 9 

MBA509 | Legal Environment of Business 

Examines current legal, regulatory, ethical, and political issues within the context of public law. Topics include employment, antitrust, administrative, cyberlaw, and contracts and tort. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: MBA507) 

MBA600 | International Business 

Develop an understanding of business management in the global arena that encompasses financial strategy, international trade, international management practices and international operations. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: MBA507) 

MBA601 | Capstone Course 

Mastery and application of advanced business concepts and strategies. Students demonstrate professional communication of advanced business practices through the development of a business plan. Students demonstrate professional communication in a presentation to business experts. (4 credits, Pre-requisite: MBA600)