Addresses the three main purposes for which managers use accounting: (1) accounting information allows managers to understand, and learn from, the effect of past decisions; (2) managers use accounting to communicate with external constituents; and (3) managers use accounting to communicate plans and goals to subordinates and to monitor their performance over time. The course illustrates the use of financial reports to communicate a view of the firm to outside parties. Students will explore the benefits of financial reports as well as their limitations. The course also addresses some difficulties managers and accountants face in measuring and describing the economic substance of an organization. The course develops an understanding of how formal management systems can be used as levers to implement strategy and demonstrates how accounting data can be used to control operating performance.

Explores the contemporary view of entrepreneurship as a method of management applicable in enterprises of all sizes and stages of development. Within this view, entrepreneurs are "made, not born" as they develop different strategic orientations, different patterns of commitment to opportunity and differing perspectives on resource control, management structure and compensation/reward policy. This orientation may be summarized as being more nimble with a persistent emphasis upon innovation. Completion of an entrepreneurship project is an integral part of the course.

All students must complete finance competency modules to be admitted to this course. This course contains the basic financial concepts, tools and techniques used by financial managers. The topics covered include cash flow analysis, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, risk and return, the cost of capital, long-term financial planning, and strategic financial decisions.

Consists of an overview of the environmental framework in which global firms operate. The course focuses on the opportunities and issues of entry into global markets and operation of global firms. These issues will be explored within the context of the economic, financial, governmental, cultural and social environment.

Students travel overseas with a group to gain practical experience in an international environment. Prior to departure, students research the country and businesses to be visited to gain a better understanding of the working environments of their host countries. Once in the country, students explore and visit cultural, social, educational and business environments in the one-week visit. A final class project, based on the students’ research and experience is required.

Focuses on design, integration and improvement of the interrelated work activities that combine to produce an organization's products or services. Emphasis is placed on well-designed and well-managed operations as a source of customer satisfaction, reduced cost and sustainable competitive advantage. Topics include product and service design, process design and improvement, process technology, process planning and scheduling, strategies for dealing with fluctuating demand, procurement and supply management and management of people. Quantitative models useful for operations analysis and decision-making are included.

Provides students the opportunity to study and practice the managerial approach to marketing. Marketing managers are decision-makers and problem-solvers. The course includes lectures, case analysis, guest speakers and team projects, which integrate the student's marketing background. Strategic choices of marketing mix variables are investigated in the context of industrial and consumer goods companies of various sizes.

Provides a foundation and understanding of human behavior in organizations, including the effect of organization structure, design, systems and culture on that behavior. The course explores current approaches, successful practices and models that managers use to influence individuals and groups within and outside the organization.

Examines how the legal environment shapes managerial decision-making and the ethical issues that emerge. Topics include the regulatory environment, contracts, business torts, partnership and corporations, anti-trust, environmental law, employment law and ethical considerations in business from a stakeholder theory perspective. Key philosophies of ethics and social responsibility are examined through class exercises and case analyses providing students with the opportunity to identify, understand, articulate and model ethical behaviors in decision-making.

Explores factors that contribute to effective and ineffective leadership within organizations. The varied facets and components of leadership will be considered, and current trends and developments in theory and practice will be discussed, with an emphasis on learning about ourselves within a leadership context. The class involves a combination of lecture, discussion, presentations, case analysis, videos, guest speakers and in-class exercises.

Capstone course to be taken in the final semester. Prerequisites: ACC 6480, MGT 6400, MKT 6450 and FIN 6100. Focuses on general management roles and needed skills, especially the ability to formulate and implement strategies. Key areas include vision, external and internal analysis, strategic alternatives and functional strategies. A variety of industry and organizational settings are examined. Instructional methods include a combination of readings, case studies, group and class discussions, guest speakers and a course project.

As a component of the AMBA program, the Career in the Professions course prepares students for lifelong career management and provides students the opportunity to apply and integrate knowledge acquired through coursework in a work setting. In clarifying and broadening career goals, the course experience assists students in discovering, developing and refining necessary competencies and skills for their proposed career objectives.

Develops an understanding of the key information technologies used in organizations and provides an overview of the key concepts, theories, and themes of information science. Both existing and new, emerging technologies will be studied to provide students with an awareness of these technologies and their associated capabilities. Students will consider technologies that may be used to manage and improve organizational strategy and effectiveness. The course objective is to prepare students to provide leadership in the use of information and information technology. While some of the material may be technical in nature, the perspective taken will be that of the manager.

Three or more Masters of Accountancy courses from a defined list.

*Eligibility requires a minimum of 18 hours of previous undergraduate accounting coursework

Global Supply Chain Management

Business Analytics 3

Marketing Analytics

Six Sigma Black Belt (Prereq MGT 6400 & Green Belt Status)

Business Data Mgt & Analysis 3

Opportunity Assessment (Prereq ETP 6500)

Strategy for New Enterprise & Innovation (Prereq ETP 6500)

New Venture Financial Mgt (Prereq ETP 6500)

Entrep: Driver Social Cultural & Econ Transform (Prereq ETP 6500)

Venture Planning (Prereq ETP 6500)

Managing a Growing Venture (Prereq ETP 6500)

Corporate Finance (Prereq FIN 6100)

Advanced Corporate Finance (Prereq FIN 6100 or 6150)

New Venture Financial Mgt (Prereq ETP 6500)

Case Studies in Finance (Prereq FIN 6100)

Introduction to Investing (Prereq FIN 6100)

Mutual Funds (Prereq FIN 6100)

International Corporate Finance (Prereq FIN 6100)

Int'l Financial Markets & Institutions (Prereq FIN 6100)

Special Topics in Finance (Prereq FIN 6100)

The American Healthcare System

Healthcare Economics

Leading Complex Healthcare Organizations

Health Insurance and Managed Care

Healthcare Human Resource Management

Healthcare Public Policy

Lean Healthcare Management (Prereq MGT 6400)

Global Cross-Cultural Communications

Global Supply Chain Management

International Corporate Finance (Prereq FIN 6100)

Int'l Financial Markets & Institutions (Prereq FIN 6100)

International Business Consultancy

International Business Field Study

Global Economics

Global Cross-Cultural Communications

Global Supply Chain Management

Marketing Analytics

Strategic Marketing Implementation (Prereq MKT 6450)

Social Media Marketing Strategies (Prereq MKT 6450)

Strategic Marketing in Music Business

Entertainment Asset Management

Entertainment Economics

Music Licensing & Contracts

Technology in the Business of Music

Strategic Marketing in Music Business Internship

Global Economics

Human Dimensions of Business

Practice of Management Consulting