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MSA Accounting (click course title for detailed description)

 

Department Of Accounting

Dr. Dan Schisler, Chairperson, 3208 Bate Building

ACCT 3551 Intermediate Accounting I

P: ACCT 2521; Prerequisite or Co-requisite FINA 3724

Concepts, principles, and transformations underlying compilation and presentation of financial statements.

 

ACCT 3561 Intermediate Accounting II

P: ACCT 3551

Financial reporting theory, financial reporting problems, and contemporary financial accounting issues.

 

ACCT 3621 Cost Accounting

P: ACCT 2521

Types of cost accounting, including application and analysis of standard costs for planning, control, and product costing.

 

ACCT 3731 Advanced & Nonprofit Accounting

P: ACCT 3561

Accounting for business combinations, not-for-profit organizations, and international operations.

ACCT 3851 Accounting Information Systems

P: ACCT 3551

Procedures, techniques, and cycles. Emphasis on internal report generation and decision making.

 

ACCT 4451 International Accounting

P: FINA 3724

International financial reporting, accounting, and controllership.

ACCT 6611 Auditing (E)

P: ACCT 4651 or consent of MSA adviser

Auditing standards and procedures and their relation to principles and systems of internal control of business operations.

 

ACCT 6701 Regulation (E)

P: Candidate for graduation or consent of MSA advisor.

Regulatory issues confronting accountants and AICPA standards for professional responsibility.

 

ACCT 6801 Accounting Theory (E)

P: Consent of MSA advisor.

Accounting principles, practices, and procedures of complex business enterprises.

 

ACCT 6811 Cost Accounting Theory (E) Not Currently Offered

P: Consent of MSA advisor.

Basic concepts underlying cost accounting and use of knowledge in studying the contemporary business environment.

 

ACCT 6891 Federal Income Taxation (E)

P: ACCT 3561 or consent of MSA advisor.

General income tax theory and applications to problems encountered by individuals and businesses.  Compliance, planning, and research.

 

ACCT 6901 Advanced Federal Taxation (E)

P: ACCT 3731 and ACCT 6891 or consent of MSA advisor.

Income tax issues encountered by corporations, partnerships, and families. Includes gift and estate taxation, research and compliance procedures, and planning for maximization of after-tax benefits for multiple entities.

 

ACCT 6911 Research in Taxation (E)

P: ACCT 6891 and consent of MSA advisor.

Federal taxation at research level.  Research for individuals and corporations. Introduction to estates and trusts.

 

ACCT 6921 Advanced Taxation of Partnerships (E)

P: ACCT 6901 and 6911 or consent of instructor.

Federal taxation of partnerships, S-corporations, and limited liability companies.

 

ACCT 6931 Advanced Taxation of Estates (E) Not Currently Offered

P: ACCT 6901 and 6911 or consent of instructor.

Federal taxation of estates, trusts, and gifts.

 

ACCT 6951 Auditing Seminar (E)

P: To be taken during final semester or by consent of MSA advisor.

Conceptual framework of independent auditing. Emphasis on development of theory, methodology, standards, and practice.

 

ACCT 6981 The Professional Accounting Environment (E)
P: Candidate for graduation. Must be taken during the last semester of course work.

Advanced accounting topics, the audit, and contemporary issues and problems. Emphasis on cost accounting, international accounting, business combinations, taxation, and practical application.

 

ACCT 6991 Advanced Topics in Accounting (E)

P: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and Departmental Chairperson

Investigation of specific problems in accounting.


 

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MBA Accounting (click course title for detailed description)

 

Department Of Accounting

Dr. Dan Schisler, Chairperson, 3208 Bate Building

 

ACCT 6241 Financial and Managerial Accounting (C)

P: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

The generation and flow of financial information through the accounting system and its uses by management in the decision making process.

ACCT 6301 Fraud Examination (E)
Does not count toward the BSA or MSA.  P: ACCT 6241 or consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs.  Basic understanding of fraud prevention, detection concepts, and examination techniques.

ACCT 6521 Accounting for Decision Making (B)

Prerequisite: ACCT 6241

A study of managerial accounting, cost theories, and applications and their effect on decision-making.

 


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English

 

ENGL 4530 Advanced Writing for Business and Industry (C)
Advanced composition with extensive writing practice for writers in business and industry.

 

ENGL 5780 Advanced Writing for Business and Industry (C)

Advanced composition with extensive writing practice for writers in business and industry.


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Finance (click course title for detailed description)


Department Of Finance

Dr. Scott Below, Chairperson, 3420 Bate Building

 

FINA 6144 Financial Management I (C)

P: ACCT 6241

Financial manager's role in financial planning, acquisition of funds, and social, ethical and governmental aspects of national and international financial decision making.

 

FINA 6204 Analysis of the Business Economic Environment (C)

P: OMGT 6123

Concepts, theories, and analytical tools of micro and macroeconomic theory and their applications in understanding the economic environments in which businesses operate.

 

FINA 6214 Government Regulation of Business (C)

P: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

Legal process and government's role in the public regulation of business enterprise.  Covers judicial system, contract and sales law, business associations, antitrust, securities regulation, employment law, and trade regulation.

 

FINA 6604 Financial Management II (B)

P: FINA 6144 and OMGT 6123

Financial management decision techniques applicable to complex domestic and international business.

 

FINA 6624 Investment Management (E)

P: FINA 6144

Conceptual and analytical framework for formulating investment policies, analyzing investment alternatives, and constructing portfolio strategies for individuals and institutions.

 

FINA 6654 Commercial Bank Financial Management (E)

P: FINA 6144

Conceptual and analytical framework for the management of a commercial bank.

 

FINA 6814 Management of Financial Risk (E)

P: FINA 6144 and OMGT 6123

Analysis of risk environment of corporations through advanced analytical tools and models.

 

FINA 6824 Portfolio Theory, Construction and Management (E)

P: FINA 6144

For students considering careers in portfolio management. Portfolio optimization, asset allocation, performance evaluation and market efficiency issues from the perspective of professional portfolio manager. Extensive use of spreadsheet software.

 

FINA 6854 Real Estate Analysis (E)

P: FINA 6144

Relationships among real estate, financial and investor communities.  Includes markets, location, financial and investments analysis, and taxation.

 

FINA 6874 Topics in Finance (E)

P: FINA 6144

Selected topics in finance.

 

FINA 6876 International Financial Management (E)

P: FINA 6144

Financing of international trade and investments. Topics include international monetary system and banking, exchange rates and money markets, and international long-term investment and financial management.

FINA 6904  Mutual Fund Management and Operations (E)

P: FINA 6624 or FINA 6824 or consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
The structure and regulatory environment of investment companies and investment company securities (i.e. mutual funds).

FINA 6914  Portfolio Management and Operations Practicum (E)
P: FINA 6904 or FINA 6824 or consent of instructor
Hands-on professional investment management.  Students will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of actual and hypothetical investment portfolios.


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Management (click course title for detailed description)


Department Of Management

Dr. Joseph M. Tomkiewicz, Chairperson, 3106 Bate Building

 

MGMT 6102 Comparative Management (C)

Prerequisite: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

Introduction to management concepts and the manager's responsibilities to stakeholders, with significant emphasis on the impact of international competition.

 

MGMT 6322 International Management (E)

Prerequisites: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

An intense examination of the management of organizations in a global economy.

 

MGMT 6500 Independent Study (E)

Prerequisite: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and instructor

Intensive study of a selected subject in greater depth than can be achieved in other courses offered by the college

 

MGMT 6510 Independent Study (E)

Prerequisite: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and instructor

Intensive study of a selected subject in greater depth than can be achieved in other courses offered by the college

 

MGMT 6520 Independent Study (E)

Prerequisite: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and instructor

Intensive study of a selected subject in greater depth than can be achieved in other courses offered by the college

 

MGMT 6722 Business Policies (B)

To be taken during last term or by consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

The concept of policy making and the viewpoint of management; integration of a business organization in decision making; and formulation of plans to achieve objectives.

 

MGMT 6802 Organizational Behavior (B)

Prerequisite: MGMT 6102 or consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

Managing and understanding individuals and groups in an organizational environment.  Motivation, communication, leadership, group process and diversity in the workplace.

 

MGMT 6812 Entrepreneurship (E)

Prerequisites: MGMT 6102, FINA 6144, and MKTG 6162

Conceptualization, initiation, and management of new enterprises with consideration of opportunities and associated risks.

 

MGMT 6822 Business and Society (E)

Prerequisite: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

Implications of management decisions in the broader scope of anti-trust legislation, regulation by government, value systems, and ethics.

 

MGMT 6832 Human Resources (E) Available Online

Prerequisite: MGMT 6102

Skills and techniques used in building and maintaining an effective work force.


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Management Information Systems
(click course title for detailed description)

 

Department Of Management Information Systems

Dr. Richard Hauser, Chairperson, 3410 Bate Building


MIS 6143 Management Information Systems I (C)
Prerequisite: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
A study of management information systems with emphasis on computer applications.

MIS 6843 Management Information Systems II (E)

Prerequisite: MIS 6143

The analysis, design, and implementation of management information systems.

 

MIS 6853 Seminar in Information  Systems (E)

Prerequisite: MIS 6143

Covers a variety of current and emerging concepts, tools, and methodologies in information systems.

MIS 6863 Distributed Systems (E)

Prerequisite: DSCI 6143

An in depth study of business information systems based on evolving communication technology and the management problems associated with communication networks.

                                

MIS 6873  Data Management for Decision Making (E)

Prerequisite: MIS 6143

Analysis of database theory and practice that support managers in the decision-making process.

                                

MIS 6883 Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Technology (E)

Prerequisite: MIS 6143

Applications of objected oriented technology in a business environment. Includes a study of an object-oriented language and methodologies for systems development.

                                

MIS 6923 Topics in Management Information Systems (E)

Prerequisites: Consent of director of graduate studies and departmental chairperson.


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Marketing & Supply Chain Management
(click course title for detailed description)

 

Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Dr. Ken Anselmi, Chairperson, 3414 Bate Building

 

MKTG 6162  Marketing Management (C)

Prerequisite: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

The definitions, concepts, practices, and analytical tools used in the marketing of goods and services.  Includes environmental variables, e.g., legal, social, ethical, cultural, ecological, and technological issues and marketing's role within profit and non-profit organizations.

 

MKTG 6642 Marketing Research (E)

Prerequisites: DSCI 6123 and MKTG 6162    

Methods, techniques and procedures of marketing research.  Emphasis is placed on the various methods of acquiring information for marketing management decision making.  A major group project or case is required.

 

MKTG 6652 Seminar in Marketing (E)

Prerequisite: MKTG  6l62

Selected topics in marketing.

 

MKTG 6662 Electronic Markets (E)

Prerequisite: DSCI 6143 and MKTG 6162

Examines processes necessary to integrate a website into an organization's strategic plan and the basics of the internet.  Focuses on strategic application or website to enhance corporate profit, serve customers, and market organization.  Considers how various types of hardware, software, and telecommunications enable and support integrated, e-business processes in an organization.  Covers improvement, enhancement, and promotion of the site.  Including registering with search engines and directories.

 

MKTG 6762  Business-to-Business Marketing (E)

Prerequisite: MKTG 6162

Examines exchange between businesses and between businesses and government.  Includes strategic implications of marketing high volume, high cost, or high technology products or services to organizations.  Focuses on group buying processes, inter-firm dynamics and relationship building, marketing mix considerations, and effects of the global marketplace.  Includes organizational buying process, customer and supply chain relationships, electronic linkages and exchange models, globalization, strategy development, and the marketing mix.

 

MKTG 6822  Marketing Strategy (B)

Prerequisites: ACCT 6241 and MKTG 6162

Market analysis and strategy formulation.  Emphasis will be placed on the application of marketing concepts to a variety of organizations. 

 

MKTG 6842  Consumer Behavior (E)

Prerequisite: MKTG 6162 or consent of instructor

Overviews of current theory and research in consumer behavior and their application to the development of marketing strategy for profit and non profit businesses. Applications of consumer behavior to social marketing.

 

MKTG 6992 Global Marketing (E)

Prerequisite: MKTG 6162

Analysis of the marketing decision-making, strategy development, and operational performance of firms involved in international business.

OMGT 6123  Quantitative Methods (C)

Prerequisite: Consent of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

Basic quantitative concepts and their applications to decision models.

 

OMGT 6213  Operations Management (C)

Prerequisites: MIS 6143 and OMGT 6123     

A survey of the production/operations functions of both manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations.  Topics include production planning, demand management, materials management and control, capacity considerations, and quality control.  Both domestic and international applications will be examined.

OMGT 6333  Project Management
Prerequisite:  OMGT 6123
Concepts and technology of project management as applicable to a wide range of business and technical situations.  Focus on behavioral and organizational aspects as well as quantitative methods and computer systems in project management.

OMGT 6383  Supply Chain Systems
Prerequisite: OMGT 6213
Application of technology to three key aspects of a supply chain’s competitive advantage: product design, product demand estimation, and supply chain systems analysis.

OMGT 6493  Quality Management
Prerequisite: OMGT 6213
Quality management principles and application in business enterprises and global supply chains.

OMGT 6613  Management Science (B)

Prerequisite: OMGT 6213    

An introduction to methods and models used in the application of management science to managerial and organizational decision making with emphasis upon deterministic models.  Topics include: decision theory, mathematical programming, network models, and deterministic simulation

OMGT 6683  Statistical Methods (B)

Prerequisite: OMGT 6123

Multiple correlation and regression, forecasting, analysis of variance and selected non-parametric statistical techniques. Includes an application project. OMGT 6943 Topics in Operations Management (E) Prerequisites: Consent of director of graduate studies and departmental chairperson.

OMGT 6743 Logistics and Materials Management (E)
Prerequisite: OMGT 6213
The management and movement of goods and services to support supply chain management.

OMGT 6763  Supply Chain Management (E)
Prerequisite: OMGT 6213
Concepts in supply chain management and its role in global markets.  Analyzing supply chains, creating supplier networks, and evaluating the performance of a supply chain.






 
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