Graduate Catalog: Business and Managerial Science Courses

509 Leadership In the Information Age (3)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the best leadership practices in organizations and learning experiences relevant to the development of their individual leadership potential. A primary goal of this course is to show how transformational leadership can be effectively taught, nurtured and developed in individuals to prepare them to lead in individual, team, corporate, and global settings as well as in face-to-face and computer-mediated environments. Students’ leadership styles and competencies are assessed and feedback offered to enable students the opportunity to understand and better develop their leadership competencies.

510 Management Role of the Information Professional (3)
An introduction to the technological, social, and economic aspects of information delivery. Theories and structure of management in today’s agencies (with emphasis on the educational environment) are stressed, including such topics as resource allocation, decision making, the development of mission statements, and the impact of technology.

531 Advanced Topics in Management Information Systems (3)
Deals with computer-based information systems (CBIS) from three perspectives: management, analysts/programmers, and users. Topics include the evolution and impact of CBIS on individuals, groups, organizations and society; the strategic importance of information systems; the technical foundations of information systems; the systems development life cycle; the challenge of effectively managing system resources and the future direction of the field of information systems. Various cases highlighting the successful and disastrous application of information technology will also be discussed. (Prerequisite: BUS 103, its equivalent, or permission of the Chairperson.)

533 Computer Programming Languages: Object Oriented (3)
Deals with concepts and constructs that underlie most of the programming languages that have been designed and implemented. Topics include the structure and elements of programming languages and an overview of imperative programming, object oriented programming, functional programming, logic programming, and concurrent programming using representative languages. (Prerequisite: BUS 531 and a programming language.)

541 Organizational Behavior and Development (3)
Investigation and critique of contemporary theories of organization and administration with respect to their scientific support and practicality for increasing rationality, prediction, and control in business administration. Examines such topics as: motivation, interpersonal and organizational communications, work group dynamics, intergroup interaction and leadership, as well as organizational structure and effectiveness. (Prerequisite: BUS 121, its equivalent, or permission of the Chairperson.)

542 Financial Planning and Management (3)
This course concentrates on the principles and techniques for effective use of business capital and on decision-making ability developed for short-range and long-range financial planning. Financial theory, institutions and capital markets as they affect national, multinational and transnational corporations are discussed. Readings and case studies are utilized. (Prerequisite: BUS 321 or its equivalent.)

543 Human Resources in Management (3)
Positioning of the human resources function in its strategic role within the corporate structure. Comprehensive coverage includes: recruiting, selection, training, and development/administration of reward systems, organizational development, current trends, and functional applications of human resources management research.

546 Managing the Organization in the Marketspace (3)
The course will focus on managing organizations in environments that are becoming more technologically oriented and where change is occurring at an increasing rate. The course will examine emerging electronic networks and their implications for business and society. Throughout the course, students will be required to become participating members of these emerging electronic networks. Current Harvard Business Cases, along with other cases, videos, and interactive telecommunications will be utilized to illustrate the lecture covered.

548 Operation Analysis and Management (Quantitative Methods) (3)
Operation and production management techniques, using management science models, will be covered. The student will formulate a model, find the solution and interpret the results. Topics to be covered are: linear programming, PERT/CPM, inventory control, and forecasting.

549 Labor Relations –Manpower and Collective Bargaining (3)
An analysis of collective bargaining and the negotiation process. Factors affecting the negotiation between management and the labor unions are discussed. Cases a re utilized to illustrate impact of statutory law on private enterprise. (Prerequisite: BUS 541 or permission of the Chairperson.)

550 Production Management: Total Quality Management (TQM) (3)
Production and inventory planning and control systems. The design of production facilities, location, capacity, and assembly line production are covered. Cost factors, including labor standards, preventive maintenance, product planning, manpower planning, and total quality management are part of the course. (Prerequisite: BUS 541 and BUS 548.)

551 Management of International Business Organizations (3)
An in-depth study of international business organizations, with an emphasis on the social systems within countries as they affect the conduct of business from one country to another. Through case studies the alternatives for overall corporate policy and strategy that accommodate global operations will be explored. A research project on doing business in another country is part of the course requirement.

553 International Marketing (3)
The methods and systems of international marketing are discussed. International promotion, marketing intelligence, advertising, distribution in foreign markets, and global logistics, as well as international product policies, are discussed. (Prerequisite: BUS 111 or its equivalent.)

554 Policy Formulation and Strategy Management (3)
This course is designed to provide students with an exposure to the broad framework embraced within the process of strategic planning and policy formulation. Specifically, the course blends concepts, theory, and current practice. These elements are coordinated with selected case studies from actual business and/or organizational situations and a computer simulation of a business. The cases allow the students to test and extend their conceptual analytical skills. (Prerequisite: all other core courses.)

556 Business Venture and the Entrepreneur (3)
Provides the student with practical knowledge of the entrepreneurial mindset covering evaluation of opportunities, sources of financing, business planning and development, deal structure, and valuation techniques. This course will include case analyses and require students to develop a business plan which will be presented and analyzed in class.

562 Systems Analysis and Design: Industrial Problem-Solving (3)
Examines the nature of various problems confronted in business and how system development concepts, methodologies, tools, and techniques can effectively deal with them. Topics include the role of the analyst/designer, the user, and management in problem formulation, project definition and system study, design and implementation; establishing the worth of systems; requirements specification; design and implementation principles and techniques, and project management. (Prerequisite: BUS 531.)

563 Information Systems-Database Management (3)
Detailed study of relational database, including the theory of relations and normalization. Conceptual and logical representation of database objects. Implementation of database systems. Also discussed are the issues of hierarchical and network database design, distributed databases, security and database recovery. (Prerequisite: BUS 531.)

564 Accounting Information Systems (3)
The course examines concepts related to the functions, components and operation of modern accounting systems. Topics covered include: the utilization of computer technology to implement and support accounting information systems; the needs and responsibilities of accountants as end users of systems, systems designers, and systems auditors; transaction cycles; and internal control. (Prerequisite: BUS 531.)

566 Telecommunications for Business Systems (3)
Deals with applications, technical details and managerial aspects of the fast-paced world of telecommunications as used in business. Topics include the evolution and growing strategic importance of telecommunication systems in business; current and emerging technologies; the technical foundations and details of voice and data communications; communication networks; telecommunication architectures and standards, and the challenge to effectively manage and strategically use telecommunication resources. (Prerequisite: BUS 531.)

568 Legal Aspects of the Management Process (3)
The course examines the growing importance of legal aspects as they relate to corporations, partnerships, and limited partnerships. Topics covered include: agency and employment, limited liability, managers’ legal obligations, shareholders’ rights, capital structure, duties and powers of directors and officers. (Prerequisite: BUS 252 or its equivalent.)

569 Management of Technology (3)
Course seeks to help current and future managers strategically approach the assessment, development, deployment and assimilation of information technologies into an organization; planning, directing, and evaluating the information-technology-related thrusts and activities within a firm; shaping, supporting, and linking information technology and resources to corporate strategy.

570 Marketing and Strategic Planning (3)
Creation of a strategic marketing plan and a marketing strategy in order to achieve corporate goals and deliver the product to the ultimate consumer are discussed. The course explores market segmentation, strategic marketing and the role advertising, pricing, and packaging play in market planning. Various case studies are utilized to illustrate the theory covered.

581 Acquisition and Divestment (3)
Financial analysis techniques critically examined in light of the economic rational for consolidation, mergers, bankruptcy, liquidation, and reorganization. Evaluation of direct purchase transactions vs. the pooling of interest. Case studies and business reports are utilized. (Prerequisite: BUS 542.)

582 Business Taxation (3)
Detailed study of federal income tax laws and regulations, including a major emphasis upon impact of the tax laws on corporate operations—partnerships, limited partnerships, sole proprietorships, and sub-chapter “S” corporations. (Prerequisite: BUS 568.)

584 Managerial Economics (3)
Coverage includes the economic theory in managerial decisions. Supply, demand, forecasting, judgmental methods, and trend analysis are part of the course content. (Prerequisite: Economics I and II or permission of the Chairperson.)

586 SEC and the Financial Markets (3)
Operation and management of various financial markets such as Money Markets, Capital Markets, and Derivative Markets, etc., are discussed. A discussion of various instruments in addition to the involvement of various institutions (such as SEC, FDIC, FHLBB, FOMC) in each of these markets is also included.

587 International Trade and Investment (3)
The objective of this course is to assist students in achieving a better understanding of the multinational corporation in our increasingly interdependent world. Topics include: the determination of foreign exchange rates in a stable and variable rate system; the management of currency risk; and international portfolio investments. Trade relations and policies toward multinational enterprises are also discussed. (Prerequisite: BUS 542.)

588 Portfolio Theory and Capital Markets (3)
A comprehensive survey of theories relating to construction of optimum portfolios. A discussion of the determinants of selection of portfolios and securities within each portfolio. Institutions involved in the investment process as administrators or investors will be studied and performance evaluation criteria for investment houses discussed. (Prerequisite: BUS 542.)

590 Research Methodology (3)
Examines major topics in research methods and research design. Principles of scientific sampling techniques applicable to business research are discussed. The student is expected to choose a research topic and complete a research proposal as one part of the course requirements. Additional requirements may include survey development, statistical data analysis and research presentation techniques.

595 Graduate Internship (3)
Places the student in a profit/nonprofit organization to receive on-the-job administrative training related to the student’s area of specialization. The student must log 250 hours of work experience to receive the three hours of credit.

598 Special Topics (variable credit)
Seminars will be offered covering various topics to meet new issues that impact the business organization. Executive continuing education programs and workshops may also be listed under this course number.

599 Independent Research (variable credit)
Designed for students who wish to do work in areas where courses are not offered, or for in-depth research in a particular subject.

Business and Managerial Science Programs (Catalog)