MGMT 525: Advanced Organizational Behavior – Change Strategies (3 credits)
In today’s business environment, it is important to understand and lead change. During this course, students will examine the critical components of successful organizational change efforts. In addition, students will be introduced to cutting edge, global change methodologies including Theory U, Appreciative Inquiry, and the World Café.
BLAW 550: Legal Aspects of Financial & Commercial Transactions (3 credits)
This course examines legal issues encountered in conducting financial and commercial business transactions. Students will gain knowledge to prepare them to participate in these transactions, particularly with regard to financial and accounting aspects of the transactions. The course will include a study of laws relating to business organizations, sales, commercial paper, secured transactions, documents of title, bankruptcy, securities regulations, and accountants' legal liability. Prerequisite: BLAW 343.
MGMT 759 Metrics of Sustainability (4 credits)
MGMT 759 considers sustainability in a practical sense - taking good intentions of responsible businesses and offering solutions for implementation. A critical step in a sustainability initiative is the measurement of results. In this course, students are introduced to a variety of sustainability initiatives, the issues in leading and governing these initiatives, and the identification and measurement of the social, environmental, and economic impacts.
FINA 510: Socially Responsible Financial Management (3 credits)
This course focuses on financial statement analysis, moving from bottom-line thinking to a “triple-bottom-line” definition of profitability, to encompass the organization’s profits and social and environmental impact. It includes a review of current research relating to the long-term financial success of an organization, and how a policy of corporate social responsibility (CSR) can contribute to and enhance its sustainability. Other topics include ethics and corporate governance in financial management, international financial management – especially as it relates to other countries with strong CSR policies, and managing the financial performance of non-profit organizations.
MGMT 530: Business Ethics in Practice (3 credits)
Examines the role of ethics in the business world and ethical dilemmas encountered by managers. Examination of the formation of individual ethos, and the impact that this has on individuals, groups, and organizations. Provides learners a means to develop practical tools to handle moral dilemmas in the workplace and in the world, and develops policies for just relationships with employees and customers.
MGMT 560: Management Science In Decision Making (3 credits)
An introduction to quantitative techniques in management decisions. Includes basic linear programming, Monte Carlo, and waiting line theory. Demonstrates the use of management science in an application-oriented approach to business problem solving. Prerequisites: OMGT 305 or MGMT 230.
MGMT 600: Executive Leadership in Practice (2 credits)
This course offers students the opportunity to gain awareness firsthand of the knowledge, skills, and styles of successful executives. Students will integrate leadership theory and practice through in-depth discussion with top leaders sharing their successes and failures in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Strategies to successfully guide organizations today and in the future will be explored as students gain insight into the current domestic and global business environment.
MGMT 663: Research Analysis (1 credit)
Building upon the research skills developed in MGMT 485, this course emphasizes data analysis and interpretation. Learners will practice identifying and applying appropriate statistical tests and interpreting the results of analysis. Course activities focus primarily on hands-on exercises utilizing SPSS for statistical analysis. Pre-req: MGMT 485.
MGMT 673: Research Discussion and Defense (1 credit)
MGMT 673 is the culmination of the student research project. The first phase of the course emphasizes critical thinking to draw conclusions and make recommendations from findings. The second phase of the course focuses on the finalization of the written thesis. Each learner will be required to make a formal presentation demonstrating the importance of the research and its theoretical foundation, describing the chosen methodology, and explaining the results and the implications of the findings. During the presentation, the learner will be asked questions by his or her peers and attending faculty to give the learner an opportunity to demonstrate that he or she can defend the research and findings. Pre-req: MGMT 663.
MGMT 515: Self Leadership Development (3 credits)
This course develops the student’s ability to leverage his or her personal leadership style to become an effective ethical leader. Prominent leadership theories are reviewed, and leadership inventories and feedback sessions are heavily utilized. Upon completion of this course, the student will have developed a personal strategy for overcoming leadership challenges and a plan for continued development.
STUDENTS CHOOSE ONE COMMUNICATION COURSE:
MGMT 580: Art of Ethical Negotiation (3 credits)
Persuasive communication is an integral skill of every leader. This is an advanced communications course that will prepare students for oral and written communications challenges they will face in their careers, with a specific emphasis placed on ethical negotiation skill development.
MGMT 582: Advanced Interpersonal Skills for the Leader (4 credits)
The Dahl School of Business partners with Dale Carnegie Training® to bring MBA learners this course in advanced interpersonal skills. Learners will study and apply tested leadership practices in order to further develop their networking and communication skill sets, manage stress, and handle fast-changing workplace conditions. Learners will develop a ”take-charge” attitude that enhances their ability to lead initiatives with confidence and enthusiasm.
ELECTIVE COURSES (STUDENTS CHOOSE 1 OF THE FOLLOWING)
ACCT 550: Fraud Examination (3 credits)
Study of fraud prevention, detection, and investigation. Topics include the fraud triangle, procedures that can be implemented to prevent fraud, types of fraud committed against the organization, types of fraud committed on behalf of the organization, techniques for determining the presence of fraud, and methods for investigating fraud. Prerequisites: OMGT 308 or its equivalent.
CISS 602: Aligning Technology with Organizational Strategy (3 credits)
This course focuses on aligning information systems with organizational goals and leveraging technology to gain or sustain competitive advantage. Students gain executive-level understanding of infrastructure and technology pertaining to strategic uses of information. Additional topics include outsourcing, globalization, project management, systems integration, security, and ethics. Prerequisite: MGMT 210 or its equivalent.
MGMT 575: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship and Innovation (3 credits)
This course examines the elements of entrepreneurship including: the foundations of entrepreneurship, sources for funding the business, acquisition practices in purchasing an existing business and understanding the essential components of a business plan. Intrapreneurship foundations will examine how business leaders capture their follower’s initiative in trying new ideas and developing internal markets for their business organization.
MGMT 578: Advanced Human Resource Management (3 credits)
This course provides an in-depth examination of the issues facing the leader and his or her employees. Through text readings, case studies, experiential exercises, speakers, and research, students will learn to integrate theory and application in managing human resources effectively in their organization.
MGMT 450/550: Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (3 credits)
This course explores the concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, equipping students to make a positive impact in their chosen business focus. The course highlights the interdisciplinary nature of CSR and sustainability by examining environmental, social, and economic perspectives in a variety of contexts. Students will investigate the diverse system influencing sustainability, drawing from areas including business management, natural sciences, public policy, government planning, social sciences, ecology, biology, physics, history, and economics. Pre-reqs: MGMT 341 and ECON 101; or Graduate Student status