Master in Business Administration – On-Campus MBA

Course Descriptions

COR 510: Moral Leadership (3 credits)

A discussion and analysis of philosophies of moral leadership. The course is designed to present a vision for the development of reflective, responsible, and socially engaged leadership for the community, workplace, society and the global world. It will include the study of topics such as: theories of and approaches to moral leadership; the ideal relationship between leaders and followers; historical exemplars of moral leadership; and the contrast between moral and immoral leadership.

COR 600: Organizational and Professional Ethics (3 credits)

A discussion and analysis of ethical issues in organizational environments and the professions. The course is designed to provide an understanding of the practical applications of ethical theory to diverse ethical issues in professional life. It will include the study of topics such as: major theories and principles of ethics; the nature of professional organizations and their contributions to society; the social responsibilities of professions, organizations and corporations; codes of ethics and standards of professional conduct; and decision procedures for resolving ethical dilemmas in the workplace. (To be taken with the final 12 credits.)

MBA 502: Accounting for the Workplace (3 credits)

This course is designed to introduce students to accounting who have not had accounting courses or accounting experience at the undergraduate level. The course fosters an understanding of the basic concepts of financial accounting, including accounting information systems.

MBA 504: Management and Marketing (3 credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide foundations in management and marketing for students who have entered the program with limited exposure to management and marketing. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basis for management theory and marketing.

MBA 506: Economics and Finance (3 credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide foundations in economics and finance for students who have entered the program with limited exposure to economics and finance. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basis for economic theory and financial decision making.

MBA 510: Managerial Accounting (3 credits)

This course emphasizes the application of accounting systems to managerial decision-making and problem solving. Analysis and interpretation of financial statements, analysis of cash flow, cash budgeting, cost-volume-profit analysis and responsibility accounting are among the major topics explored. Prerequisite: Prior coursework in accounting or MBA 502-Accounting for the Workplace.

MBA 518: Corporate Communication (3 credits)

Examines nature of communication in the corporate and organizational context and how the corporation communicates with its various publics. Analyzes organizational communication (internal and external) before, during, and post-change, such as during growth, collapse, and merger. Case studies may include: corporations (for profit and not-for-profit); schools and/or educational establishments; law enforcement and justice systems; churches and/or religious systems; health institutions; military organizations; government associations.

MBA 520: Marketing Services (3 credits)

This course is designed to provide students with a broad approach to the concepts of various marketing functions including consumer behavior and new product development. Emphasis is placed on international issues and their impact on the development of strategies for consumer and industrial-based products or services entering the global market. Prerequisite: Prior coursework in marketing or MBA 504-Management and Marketing.

MBA 600: Quantitative Methods (3 credits)

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the use of mathematical and statistical methodology used in managerial decision-making. Topics include linear, integer and dynamic programming, sensitivity analysis and duality, network models, inventory and queuing, and simulation.

MBA 610: Legal Environment (3 credits)

This course provides an overview of the effects of legal forces on the objectives and operations of nonprofit organizations, churches, schools and businesses. Policies and decisions based on current case studies are examined with emphasis placed on vulnerabilities and the appropriate techniques of managing exposure risks. Contemporary issues relating to governmental regulations, employment issues and human resource policies faced by leaders in cross-cultural settings are explored.

MBA 620: Managerial Economics (3 credits)

This course examines the use of economic tools for managerial decision-making. Applicable economic, statistical and computer skills are studied. Emphasis is placed on the microeconomic theory of organizations and its application in nonprofit organizations, churches, schools and businesses. Prerequisite: MBA 600-Quantitative Methods.

MBA 630: Management Finance (3 credits)

This course presents an overview of financial management and its role within nonprofit organizations, churches, schools and businesses. The focus is on the prime variables that affect the financial manager within the firm and within the economy. Topics include financial management and its environment, analysis of the operating budget and its impact on setting priorities, valuation and the cost of capital, capital budgeting, working capital management, analyzing and planning financial performance, and institutional features of long-term planning. Prerequisite: MBA 620-Managerial Economics.

MBA 540: Employment Law (3 credits)

This course offers a comprehensive review of employment law. Employment Law explores employee-employer relationships, personnel problems and permissible activities in employee dismissal cases. Case law where legal principles have been changed by the courts is reviewed. Finally, the newest labor statutes are addressed.

MBA 555: Forensic Accounting (3 credits)

This course provides comprehensive coverage of forensic accounting concepts through a wide range of topics. It reviews the professional skills necessary to detect, investigate, and prevent fraud and white-collar crime through the financial records of the business. Emphasis is placed on gaining a basic understanding of the characteristics of fraud, fraud prevention and detection, investigative techniques, asset recover, and the use of information technology in the forensic accounting context. Prerequisites: MBA 502 or MBA 510.

MBA 560: Human Resource Management for Leaders (3 credits)

This course is designed to build understanding in compensation and benefit administration utilized in today’s business and government agencies. Emphasis is placed on understanding human resource wage scales, placement development, administrative requirements and remedies and benefit administration. The impact of legislative issues, mandates and discipline practice is identified and reviewed.

MBA 565: Corporate, Partnership and Estate Tax (3 credits)

Covers basic tax theory and concepts as they affect corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. The course emphasizes the application of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations, as well as major developments in federal income taxation of corporations, estates and trusts.

MBA 570: Marketing Research Seminar (3 credits)

This course addresses the principles of social scientific methodology for marketing research. Topics covered include scientific method, problem formulation, cost and research design, questionnaire construction, report preparation, data interpretation and reliability measurements. Research results are used to formulate marketing strategies directed toward specific markets.

MBA 575: Investment and Portfolio Management (3 credits)

This course is designed to enhance development of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors and values required for effective portfolio management. The goal of the course is to increase your capacity to understand asset pricing, equity strategies, stocks, bonds and alternative investment strategies. Increasingly, unpredictable environments now require investment managers to learn, adapt and take advantage of new opportunities.

MBA 640: Accounting for Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations (3 credits)

This course explores accounting principles and procedures relative to governmental units and not-for-profit institutions. A comparison with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) used in business is featured.

MBA 650: Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (3 credits)

This course is designed to identify and analyze factors that contribute to the success of new business ventures. Major topics include risk assessment and management, leadership skills, sources of funding and the development of a business plan. Case studies of successful and unsuccessful ventures are analyzed.

MBA 675: Strategic Formulation and Implementation (3 credits)

This course integrates the formulation of the organizations strategic plan with the process of implementation of business policies. Students use a culmination of business theories, practices, strategies, financial and economic application learned in this and other courses to design strategic plans to assess a total organization and what it must do to compete successfully in the global environment. Case studies will be used to enhance the understanding of strategy concepts and practices. This course is designed to be taken near or at the completion of the MBA program and the major field test will be administered to students in this class. (To be taken with the final 12 credits.)

MBA 680: Executive Leadership Seminar (3 credits)

This is a capstone course and is designed to enhance development of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors and values required for one to become an effective, inspirational leader. In addition to case studies, interaction with successful business executives provides students with realistic models of leadership. (To be taken with the final 12 credits.)