Course Descriptions:
ACCT 550 – Fraud Examination, 3 Cr.
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.
BLAW 530 – Ethical and Legal Decision Making, 3 Cr.
Examination
of the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues involved business
practice. In addition to exploration of business law, learners develop
practical tools to handle moral dilemmas in the workplace and in the
world.
BLAW 550 – Legal Aspects of Financial and Commercial Transactions, 3 Cr.
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. Topics
include laws relating to business organizations, sales, environmental
regulation, commercial paper, secured transactions, documents of title,
bankruptcy, securities regulations, and accountants’ legal liability.
(Cross-listed with BLAW 450)
CISS 602 – Aligning Technology with Organizational Strategy, 3 Cr.
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.
ECON 610 – Global Business Cycles and Economic Policy, 3 Cr.
How
do economic recessions and expansions start? What causes recessions to
deepen and expansions to accelerate? What are appropriate and effective
government policies to fix economic problems? This course examines
answers to these questions in the context of a global economy. Learners
consider benefits and costs of creating a more globally integrated
economy, discover how business cycles in different countries are related
to another, and examine how U.S. economic fluctuations and policy
responses depend on changes in the global economy, resulting in a
toolkit to make predictions about changes in economic outcomes such as
consumer spending, production, unemployment, and inflation.
FINA 510 – Socially Responsible Financial Management, 3 Cr.
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. This course includes a review of current research related to the
long-term financial success of an organization, and how a policy of
corporate social responsibility (CSR) can contribute to and enhance firm
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. Restricted to
students in the Master of Business Administration program.
HMGT 630—Health Care System, 3 Cr.
This
course provides an overview of the healthcare delivery system and the
providers, payors, and suppliers that comprise it. Learners will examine
management and planning with the system as well as major healthcare
policy issues. This course is required for student pursuing the
healthcare administration emphasis within the MBA program; it serves as
an elective for all other Viterbo University MBA students.
HMGT 640—Legal and Financial Aspects of Health Care, 3 Cr.
This
course addresses legal and financial concepts affecting health care
institutions. The first half of the course focuses on legal and
regulatory constraints of the health care industry with a practical
application of the laws that affect operational decisions within health
care. In the second half of the course, students apply financial
analysis to examine decisions and situations in the health care
industry.
MGMT 501 –Foundations of Business, 3 Cr.
A
survey of functional areas of business including marketing, accounting,
finance, economics, information technology, forms of ownership, and
international business.
MGMT 512 –Leadership Skills in Organizations, 3 Cr.
This
course is designed to provide a general foundation of leadership theory
and skills to help students better understand themselves, as well as
work with others. Students will be exposed to leadership research
literature, as well as have the opportunity to self-assess their
personal leadership behaviors and traits. This course will focus
primarily on the core behaviors and perspectives needed for successful
and ethical leadership.
MGMT 525 – Complex Systems Change Strategies, 3 Cr.
In
today’s business environment, it is important to be able to understand
various philosophies related to system analysis, development, and
change. During this course, students will examine the critical
components of successful organizational change efforts, including
critical and creative thinking processes, and change theory. Students
will analyze organizational case studies, evaluate causes of failure and
factors of success in organizational development projects, and design
optimal change interventions.
MGMT 550 – Business Strategies for Sustainable Change, 3 Cr.
This
course equips students to develop and implement business strategies to
enhance sustainability and drive organizational change. Through an
interdisciplinary approach and foundational knowledge of business
sustainability, students will build a comprehensive foundation toward
the implementation of sustainability and organizational change in a
variety of organizational settings. Particular emphasis will be on the
achievement of sustainable performance through effective analysis,
design, and execution.
MGMT 560 – Management Science in Decision Making, 3 Cr.
This
course provides an overview of several quantitative techniques
independently useful to organizational leaders in decision making.
Topics include linear programming, univariate and multivariate analysis,
project management, decision trees, simulation, and probability theory.
MGMT 560 takes an application-oriented approach to business problem
solving, using spread sheets and quantitative management software.
Restricted to students in the Master of Business Administration program.
MGMT 565 – Methods of Inquiry and Analysis, 3 Cr.
This
course provides an overview of several research methodologies useful to
organizational leaders in decision making. This course takes an
application-oriented approach focusing on the systematic analysis of
data to inform decision making. Focusing on qualitative, quantitative,
and practical business approaches, learners will be exposed to a variety
of methodologies and approaches for data collection and analysis.
Learners will build analytical skills to draw conclusions and make
inferences based upon sound analysis and interpretation of data to
develop recommendations and inform decision making.
MGMT 575 – Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, and Innovation, 3 Cr.
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. Restricted to students in the
Master of Business Administration program.
MGMT 578 – Advanced Human Resource Management, 3 Cr.
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, lawfully, and ethically in their organization.
MGMT 580 – Art of Ethical Communication, 3 Cr.
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.
Restricted to students in the Master of Business Administration program.
MGMT 582 – Advanced Interpersonal Skills for the Leader, 3 Cr.
The
Dahl School of Business partners with Dale Carnegie 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.
MGMT 584 – Advanced Business Communication, 3 Cr.
The
need to communicate well is a critical part of a business leader’s
professional development. This course helps prospective and practicing
leaders assess and develop their communication skills. Students will
understand the importance of effective communication in managerial and
leadership roles, appreciate the value of strategic organizational
communication and enhance their speaking, writing, and other
communication skills.
MGMT 587 – Internship, 1–6 Cr.
As
part of their academic program, Viterbo University students may choose
to participate in a full-time or part-time business-related internship.
The goal is to provide students the opportunity to blend academic theory
with practice and to explore and gain experience in functional areas
they may wish to enter professionally. An internship plan including a
timeline, intended outcomes, and assessment requirements must be
approved by the student’s graduate advisor.
MGMT 590 – International Business, 3 Cr.
This
course focuses on conducting business on a global level. Students will
evaluate the history and dynamics of global industries, global
competition, and global strategies and examine topics such as
international cooperation among nations, national trade policies,
international marketing, technology, as well as the ethical and social
responsibility challenges of global businesses. The roles of various
stakeholders including the international institutions such as World
Trade Organization, will be analyzed. Case studies will be used to
analyze the impact of complex global factors on the management of
multinational operations.
In
some semesters, students will have the unique opportunity to experience
field research in the country of focus. This seven-to 14-day trip will
expose students to culture, geography, business practices of an emerging
market and to a different academic environment. Students will gain an
appreciation for both formal business aspects and informal social
aspects of conducting business in another country.
MGMT 600 – Executive Leadership in Practice, 2 Cr.
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.
Restricted to students in the Master of Business Administration
program.
MGMT 620 – Ethics in Information Technology, 3 Cr.
Information
technology (IT) has become so invasive that opportunities for abuse are
endless. “IT Ethics” has greater significance as the complexity and
amount of IT issues continue to grow. The purpose of this course is to
educate existing and future business leaders, accountants, and IT
professionals on the vital issues and the tremendous impact ethical
issues have on the use of IT in today’s business environment. Vital
issues will include social networking, file sharing, infringement of
intellectual property, security risks, identity theft, employee
surveillance, privacy, compliance, outsourcing, whistle-blowing, green
computing, and more.
MGMT 652 – Methods of Inquiry, 3 Cr.
It
is important that organizational leaders are able to conduct scientific
inquiry to inform decision making. This course focuses on research
design and methodology. Students will identify an area of inquiry and
work toward designing a research project to address their area of
inquiry. Students will be exposed to a variety of methodological
approaches to inform their research design and will review and summarize
relevant literature to build a conceptual framework for their research.
Restricted to students in the Master of Business Administration
program.
MGMT 662 – Applied Statistical and Qualitative Analysis, 2 Cr.
This
course focuses on data collection and analysis used to inform sound
decision making. Focusing on both qualitative and quantitative
approaches, learners will be exposed to a variety of approaches for data
collection and analysis. Learners will develop, implement, and perform
sound data collection and analysis related to their identified area of
inquiry. Restricted to students in the Master of Business Administration
program.
MGMT 672 – Data-Drive Decision Making: Survey of Integrative Research Projects, 2 Cr.
This
course focuses on the systematic analysis of data-driven results to
inform decision making. Learners will draw conclusions and make
inferences based upon sound analysis and interpretation of data to
derive recommendations and inform decision making. The course culminates
with formal research presentations. Restricted to students in the
Master of Business Administration program.
MGMT 675 – Sustainable Monitoring and Measurement, 3 Cr.
The
largest current challenge of implementing sustainability in business is
identifying and developing reliable and relevant measurements that
allow for meaningful and useful monitoring of sustainability efforts. In
this course, students are introduced to a variety of sustainability
metrics, along with tools and processes to measure, analyze, and monitor
sustainability efforts. Students are also exposed to common mechanisms
for the continuous improvement and goal attainment necessary to drive
sustainability efforts. Prerequisite: 485. Restricted to students in the
Master of Business Administration program.
MGMT 680— Strategic Planning for Sustainable Enterprise, 3 Cr.
This
course provides a theoretical and practical foundation of
sustainability and explores the integration of sustainability into
corporate strategy. Analyses of social, ecological, technical, legal,
and political environments are used to inform organizational strategic
decision making. Students will learn to employ strategic management
principles, including planning, implementation, and evaluation, toward
resource-based and value chain competitive advantage.
MGMT 681— Field Study, 4 Cr.
The
MBA field study requires students to apply their business knowledge and
organizational skills on a project of importance to a real-world
organization. Acting as consultants to an organization, small teams of
students investigate an issue (or issues) and make recommendations
supported by findings and a review of literature.
MGMT 683— Integrative Case Study, 4 Cr.
In
this course students will start with a real-life organizational case
study, and assess, analyze and address the issues the business is
facing. In a team setting, students will identify and solve the case’s
key concerns through use of prior MBA course work, material, and
theories. Students will be asked to work collectively, with a team
business report and presentation focused on evaluation and action steps
as the culminating product. Students will be rated not only on their
ability to appropriately apply their MBA knowledge, but also on their
aptitude for working with others.
MGMT 685— Individual Research Project, 4 Cr.
This
course is for students who are considering additional graduate work, or
have an interest in expanding their research knowledge and experience.
Students will work one-on-one with a research adviser to develop a
research question, collect and analyze data, present on the findings,
and write an academic research paper.