Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business
Data analytics considers methods for structuring and manipulating large databases, extracting usable datasets and performing statistical and textual analysis to support decision-making. Exploratory, confirmatory and predictive analytics will be examined. Data visualization considers techniques to communicate statistical and operations information efficiently through graphical techniques. This includes dashboards, charting, plotting and mapping methods.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
This course examines the concepts, applications, and uses of managerial accounting in managerial decision-making for managers and other internal users.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
This course provides an understanding of financial accounting fundamentals for prospective consumers of corporate financial information, such as managers, stockholders, financial analysts, and creditors. The course focuses on understanding how economic events are recorded in the three main financial statements (i.e., the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows).
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
Course topics include business entity selection; business law; financial accounting; tax law (IRS Code, Regulations, Cases), business ethics.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
This course examines how to analyze and interpret financial statements and how to use this information to value a firm based on different valuation approaches. Course topics include asset and liability measurement and income recognition, a comparison of income vs. cash flows, analysis of profitability and risk, forecasting financial statements and estimation of risk-adjusted rates of return, valuation using dividends, cash flows, earnings, or market-based approaches.
MBA 611: with minimum grade of C
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Letter graded.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
Provides an understanding of the law of business transactions as part of the decision-making process. Topics will include the law of agency, contracts, bankruptcy (debtor/creditor relationships), formation of business entities, secured transactions, negotiable instruments, and the regulation of the accounting profession. The course will utilize topical analysis and a case study approach focusing on analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of complex legal problems.
Examines application of microeconomic analysis used in managerial decision-making. Topics include demand analysis, cost and production functions, and behavior of competitive and non-competitive markets with applications to various business decisions.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
Examines organizational behavior topics such as motivation, team dynamics, perception, power, politics, conflict, and culture, with an in-depth view of ethical leadership.
Successful completion of MBA foundation modules.
This course provides a capstone experience through techniques and tools needed for effective strategy. Students integrate concepts, theories, and tools to develop comprehensive strategies in a variety of business environments.
MBA 650: with minimum grade of C and MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and MBA 660: with minimum grade of C and MBA 670: with minimum grade of C
This course focuses on the mechanics of globalization and the mastery of business strategy, operation and practices from a global perspective. It explores national differences in political economy, culture, ethics, and their implications in international management and how to integrate such differences into a global strategy.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
This course examines concepts involved in planning, implementing and evaluating the marketing strategies of various organizations. Topics include marketing strategy tools, positioning, brands, price, place, promotion, market research, and marketing plan.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
In this class, we discuss why consumers behave the way they do. Using these theories developed primarily in psychology, behavioral economics, and marketing, we will try to predict how consumers will respond in different settings. This course uses readings (both books and articles) to drive insights and generate discussion.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
The Internet and advances in technologies for e-commerce, web design, mobile marketing, social media marketing, content marketing, search engine marketing, and web analytics/measurement are transforming how companies, brands, and individuals plan and practice strategic marketing. This course provides students with an understanding of how marketing is adapting and integrating these changes for the digital age.
MBA 660: with minimum grade of C
Course is patterned after the Project Management Institute concepts of project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closure. This course also prepares students to take the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C
This course explores six sigma – one of the most popular improvement methodologies leveraged by all types of organizations. The course will provide you the knowledge and hands-on experience with the most powerful tools used for six sigma projects. An optional benefit is the opportunity to take a certification exam and earn the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt designation.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C
This course explores lean transformation – the number one improvement methodology designed for creating and maintaining a sustainable organization. The course will provide you the knowledge and hands-on experience with the most powerful tools used for lean transformations. An optional benefit is the opportunity to take a certification exam and earn the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt designation.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C
This course focuses on the improvement of supply chain processes and performance, explores important supply chain metrics, makes clear primary tradeoffs in making supply chain decisions, and presents tools for effective and efficient supply chain management, transportation, warehousing and inventory control, order fulfillment and supply chain coordination.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
Course topics include time value of money, risk and return, capital budgeting, financial analysis and modeling, capital structure, working capital management, and international corporate finance. Advanced topics make use of case studies and/or simulation.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
This course examines healthcare systems, their history and evolution.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C
The goal of this course is to provide non-financial healthcare managers with the practical knowledge of healthcare finance, budgeting and reimbursement models and how to utilize this information in executive decision-making.
MBA 610: with minimum grade of C and MBA 654: with minimum grade of C
This course will provide students with an overview of the healthcare related managerial issues leaders face. Topics will include ethics, technological trends, role of the generalist vs. specialist and strategic management in healthcare organizations.
MBA 654: with minimum grade of C
Focuses on the creation of a competitive advantage through strategic human resources planning and staffing. Topics include job analysis, recruiting, assessment, succession planning, and retention. Also covers laws and regulations relative to the recruiting process.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
Focuses on the effective design of an organization's compensation, total rewards, and performance management systems. Topics include total compensation systems that attract and retain talent, employee benefits and performance management.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
Introduces students to the major approaches used for managing both planned and unplanned organizational change. Reviews diagnostic techniques for identifying organizational problems and examines how strategic organizational change can achieve increased quality, productivity, and employee engagement.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)
A seminar course in various business content areas as need and opportunity arise.
May concurrently take MBA 654: with minimum grade of C and (MBAM-MBA Foundation Modules: with minimum score of 70)