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Course Descriptions
Core Requirements Courses
MGS 5110 Quantitative Methods in Management
Science* (3)
Techniques from the areas of differential and integral calculus,
differential equations, and difference equations applied to max-min,
rate-change, expected value, profit-over-time programs; inventory,
price adjustment, income-consumption- investment models.
* PA 5031 Quantitative Methods for Public
Management may be substituted for MGS 5110
MGS 5010 Business Policy and Administration
(3)
A study of the functions and policies of business management:
the effective use of resources for the attainment of goals in
a competitive, social environment; corporate structures and strategies.
MGS 5400 Marketing Management (3)
In-depth study of management of the marketing function. Applying
the fundamental principles of management: planning, organizing,
controlling, measuring and evaluating (both internally and externally)
to the total marketing effort of the organization. Managerial
problems of the market concept, product development, promotional
strategy, physical distribution, pricing, demand analysis.
MGS 5020 Managerial Economics (3)
Application of microeconomic theory to the problem of decision-making
within the firm and business environment; analysis of demand,
pricing, competition, cost; capital budgeting.
MGS 5300 Business Finance (3)
Introduction to fundamental objectives and concepts of financial
management; applications in financial planning, cost of capital,
current and long-term asset management.
ACCT 5002 Financial Accounting and Reporting
II (3)
This course will cover accounting concepts and applications, including
inventory, earnings per share, investments, revenue recognition,
accounting for income taxes, pension plans, leases, and derivative
instruments.
PA 5031 Quantitative Methods for Public Management
(3)
The application of statistical procedures to the examination of
issues in public policy and government management; includes computer
simulation of public policy and management issues as well as utilization
of computer programs developed for social science data analysis,
e.g., SPSS.
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Advanced Required
Courses
GMBA 5075 International Management (3)
This course focuses on strategic management in the multinational
organization. It covers organizational performance assessment,
strategic planning, international competition, and management
leadership in modern integrated and technology-enabled organizations.
GMBA 5660 Ethical and Legal Issues in Operating
Globally (3)
This course identifies and discusses differences and similarities
in ethical values and principles found in the practice of organizations
conducting business around the globe. Strategic opportunities
and challenges emerging from cultural, religious and/or gender
differences will be developed to guide ethical decision making
in organizations conducting business in the global marketplace.
GMBA 5680 Management and Leadership in the Global
Environment (3)
The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding
of the responsibilities of managers and leaders in private and
public global organizations. In particular, leadership skills
that are required to be an effective manager in the era of globalization
will be explored.
GMBA 5785 Advanced Seminar in Cross-Cultural
Management Issues (3)
Contemporary issues and current research on the subject of multi-cultural
management in the global environment will be covered. The student
will be required to choose a specific topic and explore it in
depth by leading a discussion in class and by a final presentation
of a research project or paper.
GMBA 5885 Strategic Management of Global Information
Systems (3)
The course will introduce the students to the main issues in global
information system management, and how managers can use IT on
a multinational basis to achieve strategic business advantage.
The focus will be on management of information system and technology
in a global context in terms of policies, technical infrastructure,
applications, business processes, and IT operations.
GMBA 5065 Global Marketing Strategy (3)
This course provides students with an advanced understanding of
the global environment of business and its potential effects on
marketing strategy in cross-cultural markets. Specifically, students
will be given an understanding of world cultures and their impact
on product, pricing, distribution and promotion planning.
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Advanced Electives
COMM 5626 Multicultural Communication in International
Conflict Resolution (3)
Explores international communication to address conflict and resolutions
in mediated, interpersonal, organizational, and multicultural
interactions. Highlights applied uses of communication in various
workplace, legal, educational and community settings across borders
and cultures
MGS 5030 Human Resources in Management (3)
The focus is on management of human resources in an organization.
To this end, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling
of the procurement, development, compensation, integration and
maintenance functions of human resource management are explored.
Special emphasis is placed on application of quantitative models,
wherever possible, so that human resource management is integrated
into information management.
ACCT 5250 International Accounting and Taxation
(3)
This course links accounting theory, procedures, and practices
to making strategic decisions. Financial pronouncements and their
applications, short and long term investment decision, and financial
structuring (debt and equity financing) are an integral part of
this course.
ECO 5100 Contemporary Global Economic Issues
(3)
The economics of contemporary social issues and the workings of
the global economic system.
MGS 5410 Marketing Research (3)
An integrated approach to the function of research in making marketing
decisions. The research process, scientific method, analysis and
interpretation of research findings. Specific topics include:
project planning and design, organizing for research, development
of marketing information systems, experiment design, tests of
hypotheses, analysis of data, model building, cost/benefit analysis,
managerial evaluation of marketing research.
PS 5410 International Conflict Resolution (3)
A theoretical and behavioral approach to International Conflict
Resolution. Macro and micro systems of conflict resolution and
their impact on one another will be examined. Specifically, students
will review and simulate techniques employed to resolve complex
problems ranging from national security issues to preventive diplomacy
and peacekeeping interventions.
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