Master of Business Administration (MBA): Managerial Science

In this course students learn how to apply a scientifically researched and developed management approach to strategic planning, designing corporate structures, managing organizations and people. The course further explores proven techniques for building and maintaining a culture for success. The course approaches general management through 4 frames developed for effectively utilizing resources and creating value for shareholders. Please note that a Business Exam fee is required for this comprehensive and interdisciplinary course.

This course explores accounting as the financial language of business, analyzing financial statements and the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). It covers reporting financial transactions on both accrual and cash bases, adopting an interdisciplinary approach with advanced methodologies for enriched analysis. Emphasis is placed on using sophisticated quantitative techniques to enhance decision-making processes and elevate financial management strategies.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary marketing strategies tailored for managers in various sectors. Emphasizing modern processes beyond traditional approaches, it covers dynamic identification of evolving needs, creating demand with compelling value propositions, and adeptly managing the competitive landscape. The course equips students with the latest insights and tools and prepares them for success in today's fast-paced, digitally-driven marketing environment.

This course explores various aspects of finance, focusing on minimizing risk and maximizing value through strategic capital acquisition and allocation. Topics include leveraging data for financial analysis, evaluating a company's financial health, and employing advanced cash flow modeling for informed capital investment decisions. Funding for working capital needs, the role of data analytics in corporate planning, and earnings announcements will also be covered. Students will gain a nuanced understanding of how to revolutionize financial decision-making for enhanced performance.

Prerequisites: MBA 604 and Economics course with a grade of B or better or MBA 632.

This course equips leaders with essential tools to acquiring and interpreting data for informed decision-making. It emphasizes critical assessment of marketing, production, research and development, and resource allocation models for organizational excellence. Students will develop a strategic mindset to optimize operational facets and enhance business leadership strategies. The focus is on honing skills for leveraging data in dynamic business leadership.

Prerequisites: MBA 603, MBA 604, MBA 605, and MBA 606.

This course focuses on business modeling and analysis to enhance organizational effectiveness and strategic and managerial decision making in diverse industries. Students learn tools to manage complex business problems and mitigate risk. Students will model current business processes, systems, and strategies; depicting trends and effects, prescribing the best path for optimum results and effective decision making.

In this course, students will examine how data analysis technologies can be used to improve decision-making. We will study the fundamental principles and techniques of data mining, with real-world examples and cases to place data-mining techniques in context, to develop data-analytic thinking, and to illustrate that proper application is as much an art as it is a science.

Methods, tools and applications used to extract and analyze big data in developing or responding to business opportunities are explored through the investigation and development of the basic programming, design and critical thinking skills necessary to use industry standard applications. This course specifically focuses on the architectural patterns and concepts used for big data analytic tools including both software and infrastructure components.

Methods, tools and applications used to extract and analyze big data in developing or responding to business opportunities are explored through the investigation and development of the basic programming, design and critical thinking skills necessary to use industry standard applications. This course specifically focuses on emerging and higher level programming tools deployed in big data analysis. Prerequisite: MBA 630A.

This course will examine the fundamentals of the law that most affect business environments. Selected topics may include contracts, business organization, the Constitution, regulatory environment, the legislative process, the court system, and ethics, as well as other current topics of interest. Knowledge of the law will enable students to identify areas of risk, plan solutions and make business decisions designed to avoid and mitigate the risk.

Marketing media and channel use is changing rapidly. This course looks at the underlying theory and practice of new media tools to reach and develop relationships with customers.

This course examines company stocks using fundamental and technical approaches developed by industry leaders; e.g., Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffet, and William O'Neil. Students will examine equities through the review of financial statements, stock charts, and spreadsheets that calculate valuation in real time. The course furthers stock analysis by exploring business decisions that drive success or failure, and the effect and the consequence of leadership on a company's stock price. Basic investment portfolio theories, financial derivatives (options), and trading platforms for individuals will be explored.

This course introduces the basic principles of project management, including analysis, planning and monitoring, and development of knowledge areas as defined by the Project Management Institute. Students will be introduced to software technology tools for use in projects applications.

Capstone business plans are the core documents used to formulate, develop, and communicate new business opportunities. Students will develop a comprehensive proposal of an original idea; a funding proposal for an entrepreneurial venture; or a new product line or business venture within an existing organization. Graduation application fee: $185. Business exam fee required. Prerequisites: MBAM 603, MBAM 604, MBAM605, MBAM 606, MBAM 607, and 4 MBAM elective courses.