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BUS 5030 Organizational Behavior and Change Management
This course examines the dynamics of organizational behaviors, as well as how the major organizational factors such as design and
structures, change management, and learning organization significantly impact organizational effectiveness and business outcomes. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BUS 5040 Information Systems and Technology for Business
This course examines the role of information systems and technology in today's rapidly changing business environment and analyzes
technology's implications for efficient management of operations. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BUS 5050 Marketing
A course designed to explore the main aspects of strategic marketing theories and concepts and their global applications. This course
examines the marketing process, marketing research, product development innovation and diffusion, pricing strategy, distribution value
drain, advertising and promotion, and strategic marketing issues. This course is designed to equip the students with the concepts and
principles necessary to make market oriented business decisions and to enable students to plan, design and critique marketing
promotional materials and campaigns within the framework of an ethical perspective. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BUS 5060 Business Law
This course examines the legal and regulatory environment of business within the U.S. and in a global context. Key legal terms and
scenarios for organizational leaders will be addressed as well, including employment law, contracts and negotiations, and organizational
structures. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BUS 6010 Managerial Finance
This course focuses on the critical financial issues and decisions facing organizational leaders and business executives. Key concepts
covered in the course include analysis of financial statements, time value of money, cost of capital, working capital management, and
cash flow forecasting. Using these tools, students will learn to evaluate and determine the value of organizations and proposed capital
projects. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BUS 6020
Accounting for Financial Reporting and Management
This course explores the use of accounting information for planning, control and decision-making. Students develop analytical and applied
skills through problems and cases that focus on preparing, reporting, and analyzing financial data. Special emphasis focuses on ethical
reporting and on potential misuses of financial information. Topics covered include the principles and practices of financial accounting
and the fundamentals of managerial accounting, such as cost behavior and budgeting. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BUS 6030
International Business
This course presents an analysis of the impact of geographic, political, social, economic, legal, and technological influences on business
enterprise conducted across national boundaries. The course also explores best practices and various business strategies for
successfully launching and engaging in business activity outside the U.S. Students also acquire familiarity with international institutions
engaged in promoting international trade and financial transactions. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BUS 6040 Operations and Quality Management
This course focuses on the basic principles and tools required for efficient and effective operations management. It explores key concepts
and dynamics such as productivity, project management, quality concepts, statistical controls, supply chain management, inventory
management, forecasting, and material requirements. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BUS 6050
Strategic Planning and Management
This course emphasizes the definition, formulation, and execution of strategy to successfully define and implement organizational vision,
mission, and strategic goals. The strategies of for-profit entities will focus on achieving and sustaining competitive advantage against rival
firms, while strategies of not-for-profit organizations emphasize strategic positioning to effectively serve the organizations key
stakeholders. As this is intended to be a capstone experience within the program, students normally will enroll in this course during their
second year. (3)
Limited to online program students.
Communications
COM 1010
Communication for Leaders
This course provides you a general overview of basic communication skills and strategies that typically accompany proven leaders. Topics
covered include listening, evaluating an audience, speaking in public settings, facilitating small work groups, and business writing. The
course is a blend of theory and practice, you will have the opportunity to engage and practice leadership communication techniques
firsthand. (3)
Limited to online program students.