2005-2006 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

MBA - Masters Business Administration

711 Managing Ongoing Operations
4 crs. F.
P: Limited to MBA students
Special course fee required
The study of management issues involved in the day-to-day operations of an on-going business. Basic skills critical for successful completion of the MBA program as well as for management of an organization.

712 Developing New Products and Services
4 crs. Sp.
P: MBA 711
P: Limited to MBA students
Special course fee required
Development of knowledge and skills used in understanding the complexities involved in launching a new product or service, a new business venture, subsidiary, or division.

713 Strategic Competitiveness in a Global Environment
4 crs. F.
P: MBA 711
P: Limited to MBA students
Special course fee required
Students develop the skills to analyze and position an organization for strategic competitiveness in a global marketplace. The challenges of determining corporate and business strategies, global marketing entry strategies, and the implications of mergers and acquisitions on global competition are addressed.

714 Leading the Organization of the Future
4 crs. Sp.
P: MBA 711, 712, and 713
P: Limited to MBA students
Special course fee required
The dynamics of change and the importance of corporate strategies in leading the organization of the future are investigated. Students explore how to effectively integrate information technology, human resource issues, and organizational change practices.

720 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

721 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

722 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

723 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

724 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

725 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

726 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

727 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

728 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

729 Mini-Modules
0.5-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Mini-modules are short courses that are designed to develop general skills and/or address specific current issues. They allow students brief exploration into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests.

733 Understanding a Diverse Workforce
1 cr. Wi.
P: MBA 711 or consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
Special course fee required
Prepares students to deal with managing a diverse workforce.

795 Research Paper
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 and consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Clearance by department
Development of a thesis-type paper on a topic of interest to student.

796 Directed Project
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 and consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Clearance by department
Permits a student to pursue a defined problem in an intensive way under the direction of a graduate faculty member.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: MBA 711 and consent of MBA program director
P: Limited to MBA students
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Clearance by department
An in-depth study of a topic of interest to the student and faculty member.

799 Thesis
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Completion of minimum of 15 graduate credits including
MBA 711. Consent of MBA program director.
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Special course fee required
Clearance by department
Development and completion of research project using formal investigative methodology.