Business Administration (BAD)

The minimum prerequisite for 50000-69999 level courses is graduate standing. The minimum prerequisite for courses 70000 and higher is doctoral standing. Additional prerequisites may apply and are listed in this catalog.

60092/70092 Internship (3)
Practical experience with a commercial or nonprofit organization under the guidance of a professor who is a member of the graduate faculty. Periodic progress reports are required with a graduate-level-quality paper and possible presentation at the end of the course. Prerequisite: special approval.

60093/70093 Variable Title Workshop (1-6)
Workshops on selected business administration subjects designed to meet needs of special groups. S/U grading.

60095 Special Topics in Business Administration (1-3)
In-depth exposure to selected topics in business administration. Topics will vary depending on instructor and topic of current interest. Repeat enrollment for different topics permitted.

60096 Individual Investigation (2-3)
For M.B.A., M.S. or M.A. candidates who have completed a minimum 12 hours of work of superior quality, with permission of the director, Graduate School of Management. Prerequisite: special approval.

60098 Research (1-15)
Research or individual investigation for master's-level graduate students. Credits earned may be applied toward meeting degree requirements if the department approves.

60199 Thesis I (2-6)
Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired. S/U grading; IP permissible.

60299 Thesis II (2)
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: BAD 60199.

61093/71093 Workshop in College Teaching (1-2)
A series of seminars devoted to enhancing doctoral students' teaching abilities. This course is open to all doctoral students but is intended for students newly enrolled in the program. S/U grading.

61094/71094 College Teaching (1-2)
Training, supervision and evaluation in college-level instruction. Maximum of 2 hours applicable toward degree. S/U grading. Repeat registration permitted.

63022/73022 Professional Issues and Ethics in Accounting (3)
A capstone course for the M.S.A. program. Investigates issues confronting the accounting profession today by reviewing the past, examining the present, and looking into the future.Topics covered include history and characteristics of the profession, regulation of the profession, ethical challenges facing accountants and auditors, fraud, and the future of the profession. Professional accounting research, verbal and written communication emphasized. Prerequisite: special approval.

63024/73024 IT Audit and Control (3)
Examines the control and security of accounting information systems with an auditing perspective. Includes the role of IS audit function, IS auditing standards, system risks, application controls, and current issues facing IS auditors. Research, writing, and ethics will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT 43010 and ACCT 4/53014.

63025/73025 Analysis and Valuation of Business Using Financial Statements (3)
Uses financial statements to analyze business strategy,accounting issues, finances, and future prospects. Uses case studies to apply business valuation framework to security analysis, credit, corporate financing policies, and management communications. Research and writing will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT 33001 or BAD 63037.

63030/73030 International Accounting (3)
Study of reporting in United States capital markets for domestic and foreign firms; evaluation of differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting between nations; impact of international operations on accounting for decision-making. Interpersonal skills emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT 33012.

63031/73031 Advanced Auditing Theory and Practice (3)
Advanced conceptual and practical understanding of audit methodology and role of auditors. Focus on use of professional judgment in applying auditing standards, on ethical considerations, and on fraud. Review of current trends and developments in the public accounting profession. Written communication and ethical decision-making emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT 43010.

63032/73032 Accounting Theory, History and Institutions (3)
Survey of history of accounting and development of principles,followed by intensive study of theoretical problems related to determination of income and presentation of financial position. International and current issues also discussed. Written communication and ethical decision-making emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT 33012.

63037/73037 Financial Accounting—Managerial Action (3)
In-depth study of financial accounting concepts and basic financial statements. Examination of significant accounting issues affecting financial reporting and their impact on analysis and interpretation of financial information for decision-making.Open only to M.B.A. and M.A. students. Cannot count toward M.S.A. degree.

63038/73038 Accounting for Managerial Action and Evaluation (3)
Review of cost accounting concepts and cost behavior. In-depth study of analyzing costs for pricing and product mix decisions; activity-based cost systems; budgeting; planning and control issues; methods of remaining competitive in a global environment; compensation issues. Open only to M.B.A. and M.A. students. Cannot count toward M.S.A. degree.Prerequisite: special approval

63042 Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (3)
An in-depth study of tax law that pertains to corporations and shareholders; corporate organization; liquidation; reorganization; and subchapter S Tax research and verbal communication emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT 43031.

63043 Taxation of Partnerships and Partners (3)
An in-depth study of formation, operation, termination and liquidation and other special problems of partnerships. Tax research and verbal communication emphasized. Prerequisite:ACCT 43033/53033.

63045 Tax Research and Planning (3)
Tax planning; tax accounting practice; administrative procedure; research methodology and problems. Tax research and verbal communications emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT43033/53033.

63046 Advanced Tax Issues (3)
Advanced tax coverage of C and S corporations and partnerships. The Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations and case law will be utilized in problem-solving. Ethics, verbal communications, and negotiating skills will be stressed. Prerequisite: ACCT 43033/53033.

63092 Internship (3)
Supervised practical experience with public accounting firm or industrial firm. Periodic reports required. S/U grading. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.S. in Accounting program; ACCT 33010 and 33012.

63093/73093 Variable Title Workshop in Accounting (1-3)
To be determined when a specific course is proposed for a particular term. S/U grading. Prerequisite: special approval.

63098/73098 Research in Accounting (1-3)
Individually selected topic is investigated and reported informal paper. May extend beyond one semester. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: Major in accounting (ACCT).

64005/74005 Statistics for Management (3)
This course uses computer capabilities to use and understand a variety of statistical techniques and applies these techniques to business problems. Prerequisite: Admission to M.B.A.program.

64007/74007 Information Technology (3)
Overview of database and advanced information processing technologies and their integration. Emphasis is placed on the use of the application to the manufacturing and service industries. Prerequisite: special approval.

64011 Systems Simulation (3)
Techniques and applications of computer simulation of existing or proposed real-world systems. Use of simulation language, simulations studies, analysis of interpretation and of results. Prerequisite: special approval.

64012/74012 Scheduling and Planning (3)
An introduction to production planning and scheduling models used to solve real-world problems. Included are aggregate planning; nonlinear cost; production and work force smoothing; adaptive, multistage models and pull systems (JIT,OPT). Prerequisite: BAD 6/74003.

64013/74013 Nonparametric Statistics (3)
This course is a presentation of statistically sound techniques for analysts who want to adopt nonparametric procedures to their specific analytic needs. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74005.

64015/74015 Stochastic Models (3)
Mathematical modeling of systems involving one or more random variables. Probabilistic concepts in mathematical modeling; Poisson process, Markov chains and processes with applications to production, inventory, reliability and queues.Prerequisite: special approval.

64017/74017 Multivariate Statistics (3)
This course is devoted to a study of multivariate statistical methods. Topics include multivariate analysis of variance, canonical correlation, principal component analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis and factor analysis.Prerequisite: BAD 6/74023.

64018/74018 Mathematical Programming (3)
Advanced techniques including interior-point methods in linear programming; branch-and-bound and cutting-plane methods; traveling salesman and knapsack models in integer programming. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74003.

64019/74019 Research Seminar in Supply Chain Management (3)
Research seminar designed primarily for students who seek an in-depth understanding of the current research literature in supply chain management and who are interested in doing research in supply chain management. Students study the academic literature with emphasis  on the development and use of analytical tools and models to solve supply chain management problems. Specifically, the course addresses quantitative modeling to support operational, tactical and strategic decision-making in supply chain management. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74015.

64020/74020 Advanced Statistical Models  (3)
This is a special focus course for which the topics will vary. It will generally include sampling techniques, experimental designs, similar statistical methods, internal and external validity, and reliability issues. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74023.

64023/74023 Linear Statistical Models and Applications (3)
Models and applications of simple and multiple regression,correlation and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74005.

64031/74031 Quality and Reliability Systems (3)
Modern quality and reliability assurance that combines statistical and behavioral aspects; sampling plan, statistical process control, tolerancing, reliability assurance, product and product optimization, economical allocation and scheduling of inspection. Prerequisite: special approval.

64033/74033 Modern Manufacturing Management (3)
Major areas of study: Importance of manufacturing and competitive position of U.S. manufacturing; strategic and organizational responses to gain competitive advantage; developments in manufacturing systems and management techniques. Prerequisite: special approval.

64041/74041 Operations Management (3)
Develops a framework for analysis of operating problems. Uses computer, quantitative and behavioral models to develop operating plans consistent with organizations' competitive (or service) strategy. Prerequisite: BAD 64005.

64042/74042 Management Information Systems  (3)
Theory, development, application and management of information systems and their impact on people and organizations; emphasis on strategy, ethics and competitive advantage of modern technology.

64045/74045 System Development Methodologies (3)
Critical comparative analysis of various technological and organizational methods for design, construction and maintenance of information systems. Survey of contemporary technologies and extrapolation to possible futures.Prerequisite: special approval.

64046/74046 Seminar in Computer-Supported Collaborative Work (3)
Technical and management considerations of collaborative work technology, including networking; topics such as groupware,group decision support systems, telework, local area networking, Internet and network references. Prerequisite: special approval.

64047/74047 Manufacturing Technology and Strategy (3)
This course provides the student with an introduction to modern techniques in manufacturing and the necessary strategic concepts to implement them. A similar discussion of service industries is also included. Prerequisite: special approval.

64080/74080 Emerging Hardware and Software Technologies (3)
Investigation of selected emerging hardware and software technologies such as parallel processing systems, computer languages and operation systems, artificial intelligence, neural networks and chaos theory. Prerequisite: special approval.

64081/74081 Data Communications and Networking in Business (3)
An introduction to telecommunications and computer networks. Topics include telecommunications technologies and services, communication standards and protocols, local area networks and network management. Prerequisite: special approval.

64082/74082 Database Management Systems (3)
In-depth investigation of intelligent database management systems in support of business decision-making. An understanding of relational databases is assumed. Object oriented and semantic database will be explored. Prerequisite: special approval.

64083 Information Security: A Managerial Perspective  (3)
Introduction to the information security areas that managers must understand in order to deal with today's security threat-laden environment. The emphasis is on the important principles and concepts that managers utilize to develop effective security risk management programs. Prerequisite:Admission to the M.B.A. program or admission to the M.S.program in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management.

64108/74108 Advanced Topics in Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior (3)
Intensive investigation of selected topics in human resources management and/or organizational behavior. Students will be expected to undertake a research project on a topic jointly determined by the student and the instructor. Prerequisite:special approval.

64158 Leadership and Managerial Assessment (3)
Develop understanding and skills in self-management and team leadership using assessment instruments, role playing and organizational incidents. IP permissible.

64160/74160 Leadership and Organizational Change (3)
Develop understanding of the theories and techniques needed for the successful management of significant organizational change with emphasis on discussion, exercises and case studies.

64165/74165 High Performance Organizations (3)
Considers the traits of organizational leaders and the processes they use to implement changes in organizations.

64185/74185 Business Strategy (3)
Integrative approach to the study of policy formulation and implementation. Formalized planning systems reviewed; case analysis of actual business situations helps student further develop analytical and communication skills. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credit hours of business administration (BAD) courses; 74185: special approval.

64261/74261 Strategic Decision-Making and Human Resource Management (3)
Provides a graduate-level introduction to the fundamental concepts of HRM/OB and strategic decision-making. Prerequisite: special approval.

64263/74263 Employee Selection and Appraisal (3)
This course will focus primarily on issues associated with the person-/job-matching process in modern organizations related to the selection and appraisal of employees. Prerequisite: BAD 64271.

64270/74270 Organizational Analysis (3)
Theoretical basis and research findings are discussed, permitting the student to analyze and understand complex work organizations. Data provided prepares the student to analyze, design and solve organizational problems within the work environment. Prerequisite: special approval.

64271 Human Resource Management (3)
Explores the management of a firm's human resources from practical and theoretical perspectives of managing people at work. Prerequisite: Admission to M.B.A. program.

64275/74275 Corporate and Global Management (3)
Strategic global management explores micro-level concepts and strategic managerial alternatives within the context of current global business operations in the political, economic and cultural environment facing today's manager. Prerequisite: completion of 24 credit hours of business administration (BAD) courses and special approval.

64277/74277 Micro-Organizational Analysis: Individual Behavior (3)
An examination of theory and research on individual behavior in organizations. Special attention is given to theories of motivation, job satisfaction, goal setting, task design and feedback systems.

64285/74285 Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (3)
This course will cover tools and processes for anticipating and implementing high technologies to assure maximum return on investment for long-term competitive advantage. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74007 and 6/74049.

65050/75050 Modern Entrepreneurial Management (3)
Analysis and application of the key elements of both entrepreneurship (new business starts) and entrepreneurship in existing companies. Prerequisite for 6/75050: Completion of 24 credit hours of business administration (BAD) courses and special approval.

65051/75051 Marketing Management (3)
Analysis of marketing management at a level appropriate to students with limited background in the subject. Course encompasses lecture discussion, problems, and cases.

65053/75053 Promotion Management (3)
All elements of the promotional mix — advertising, sales, promotion, publicity, public relations and personal selling — will be considered as part of an integrated communications strategy. Primary emphasis will be placed on advertising. A comprehensive set of analytical frameworks will be developed covering a range of topics from the firm's marketing strategy to the message strategy embodied in a single advertisement. These analytic frameworks will be applied to a series of case studies throughout the course. Prerequisite: BAD 65051.

65054/75054 International Marketing (3)
This course focuses on the types of marketing decisions facing the international marketing manager or vice president in the multinational firm. Prerequisite: BAD 6/75051. 

65057/75057 Marketing Research (3)
Examination of the research process as applied to decision-making. Course focuses on steps in problem formulation, the research process, application of techniques, and basic data analysis using SPSS-PC. Prerequisite: BAD 65051. 

65060/75060 Marketing Strategy and Planning (3)
Focuses on integration of marketing planning into the strategic planning process. Deals mostly with marketing strategy at the level of senior management rather than operations. Prerequisite: BAD 65051. 

65063/75063 Analytical Methods in Marketing Research (3)
Application of statistical techniques in marketing research. Prerequisite: B AD 6/74003 and 6/75051. 

65064/75064 Buyer Behavior (3)
An analysis of the concepts of buyer/consumer behavior, focusing on the behavioral sciences theories underlying marketing models and their application to marketing strategies. Prerequisite: BAD 6/75051.

65066/75066 Marketing Theory (3)
Examination of the evolution of marketing thought and philosophy of science concepts as the foundations for evaluating theoretical constructs in marketing. Prerequisite: 6/75051.

65068/75068 Marketing Strategy and Planning for Nonprofit Organizations (3)
Focuses on the development and implementation of marketing plans in the private and public nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: BAD 6/75051.

65184/75184 International Business (3)
Study of the business firm in a global context. Application of theory and practice of American business administration to international operations of firms. Prerequisite: ECON 6/72021.

66050 The Legal and Ethical Environment of Management Decisions (3)
This course examines the impact that various laws and regulations as well as ethical considerations in society exert on the business managerial decision-making process.

66061/76061 Financial Management I (3)
Study of financial decision-making processes within a firm. Emphasis on applications and strategic planning in investment, financing, dividend and working capital decisions. Prerequisite: BAD 63037 and 63038; ECON 62021.

66062/76062 Financial Management II (3)
Advanced treatment of financial topics with focus on current issues of strategic importance. Case and project intensive. Prerequisite: BAD 6/76061.

66063/76063 Financial Markets and Institutions (3)
Study of money and capital markets and institutions and their managerial and environmental problems, including regulation and supervision by government. Prerequisite: BAD 6/76061. 

66064/76064 International Financial Management (3)
Problems facing financial management of multinational firms including environmental problems, organizing for optimal results, sources and uses of funds, accounting, tax and control problems. Prerequisite: BAD 6/76061.

66065 Commercial Bank Management (3)
Application of financial concepts to management of commercial banks. Emphasizes decision-making and problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite: BAD 6/76063.

66066/76066 Advanced Security and Investment Theory (3)
Integrated investment analysis with portfolio analysis and management. Coverage of the leading portfolio and capital asset models. Prerequisite: BAD 66061.

66067 Risk Management and Derivatives (3)
Theory and practice of financial valuation, computation and analysis. Valuation of derivative financial instruments, diffusion models, systematic risk analysis, and optimal multicurrency, multi-asset attribution analysis for global portfolio management. Prerequisite: BAD 66061.

66069 Real Estate (3)
A study of real estate valuation, financing, investment and brokerage. Emphasis is in both theoretical and pragmatic terms with regard to land use and development.

67007/77007 Computer Systems — EMBA (2)
An introduction to the use of computers in business decision-making. Prerequisite for 67007: EMBA admission. Prerequisite for 77007: special approval.

67010/77010 Executive Communications — EMBA (1)
Analysis and practice of written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills as they apply to managerial and work-group productivity and quality of work life.  

67031/77031 Financial Reporting for Executives — EMBA (2)
Study of basic principles, concepts and financial reporting for external users and the impact this will have on executive decisions.

67032/77032 Accounting Information for Executive Action — EMBA (2)
Study of managerial decision-making through planning and control techniques. Major emphasis will be on profit planning, responsibility accounting, cost behavior patterns, and application of accounting data to basic planning and control decisions.

67040/77040 Operations Management — EMBA (2)
This course is designed for executives who have minimal experience with the production or operations phase of business. In this course, they will develop skill in defining operating problems, in identifying alternative solutions and selecting the most viable solution.

67041/77041 Applied Statistical Analysis — EMBA (2)
An analysis of univariate and multivariate statistical models and the use of these models to solve practical problems. A comparison of classical and neoclassical statistical approaches is also conducted.

67042/77042 Management Information Systems — EMBA (2)
Synthesis of computer/information technology organization behavior and functional aspects of business to enhance decision-making and strategic planning skills of the manager.

67043/77043 Dynamics of Leadership for Executives — EMBA (2)
Leadership skills including: team development, conflict resolution, negotiation, communications and project development. These skills along with ethical considerations are developed to enhance business decision-making. Prerequisite for 6/77043.

67051/77051 Marketing Management — EMBA (2)
The various elements comprising marketing strategy are studied as components of integrated programs directed toward industrial and consumer markets.

67058/77058 Marketing Strategy and Planning — EMBA (2)
Focuses on integration of marketing planning into the strategic planning process. Deals mostly with marketing strategy at the level of senior management rather than operations.

67061/77061 Financial Planning and Strategy — EMBA (2)
Problems and approaches to financial decision-making in business enterprises: controlling the allocation of funds among both current and fixed assets, assessing financial needs, and planning the mix and methods of financing.

67062/77062 Money and Capital Markets — EMBA (2)
Analysis and evaluation of the structure, functions and characteristics of domestic and international money and capital markets as the financing mechanism for business and non-business systems.

67070/77070 Organizational Analysis and Design — EMBA (2)
The course is concerned with the development of both theoretical and practical concepts related to complex work organizations.

67071/77071 Human Resource Management — EMBA (2)
The course will deal with some of the major areas of interest to the management of human resources. Special emphasis will be placed on areas of staff planning, such as job analysis and selection.

67082/77082 Legal and Social Impact on Managerial Decision- Making — EMBA (2)
Managerial decision-making is examined in terms of the real and potential impacts of the legal, political and social environment of business.

67084/77084 Multinational Business Management — EMBA (2)
The course covers the management of multinational corporations, including environmental and cultural aspects and the financial, marketing, production and personnel functions of international operations.

67085/77085 Executive Policies and Planning — EMBA (2)
The course concentrates on the determination of corporate strategy in the business firm and its implementation through appropriate organizational arrangements and procedures.

67090/77090 Applied Research Design — EMBA (1)
Introduction to research design in management. The course deals with the applications of the scientific method to solving organizational problems with a decision-making context.

67091/77091 Seminar in Executive Skills Development — EMBA (1-2)
A series of seminars developing managerial skills such as communications, leadership, teamwork, project and time management, etc. Offered primarily in first year of program.

67096/77096 Applied Research Project — EMBA (3)
A research project based on an applied business or economic problem will be conducted under the direct supervision of a participating faculty member in the EMBA program.

67191/77191 Seminar in Curent Issues for Executive Development — EMBA (1-2)
A series of seminars on current managerial, technological or economic problems facing the executive in today's society. Emphasis on global issues.

67291/77291 EMBA Residency Seminar (1-2)
A two- to-three-day intensive introduction to basic concepts and integration of EMBA program content. Emphasis on group analysis and/or simulation.

68051 Business Professional Development (1)
Development of professional business skills for the full-time MBA student to use in career development during and after graduation. Students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA).

70198 Research (1-15)
Research or individual investigation for doctoral-level students, or master's students with at least 34 hours of graduate coursework. B AD 80091 Doctoral Seminar (1) A continuing seminar for all students in the Ph.D. program that cuts across all areas of functional specialization. Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program.

72021 Business Conditions Analysis and Public Policy (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62021) Analysis of forces determining economic growth, employment, inflation and international competitiveness, with emphasis on understanding the business cycle and government stabilization policies. Prerequisite: B AD 64005 (may be taken concurrently).

72022 Managerial Economics (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62022) Uses economic theory and quantitative methodologies to develop decision-making skills that enable managers of local, national and multinational companies to evaluate problems and allocate resources efficiently. Prerequisite: B AD 64005, and MATH 11012, MATH 12002 or ECON 62010.

72050 Micro-Economic Theory I (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62050) Comprehensive analysis of methodology of economics, consumer behavior, production and costs, the firm, markets and welfare economics. Prerequisite: ECON 62022. (It would be useful if the student had some facility in integral and differential calculus.)

72051 Macroeconomic Theory I (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62051) Analysis of the determination of the level of income, employment, inflation, economic growth, consumption, investment, money demand and supply, the international sector, and economic policy are discussed. Prerequisite: ECON 62021 and ECON 62022.

72054 Econometrics I (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62054) Introduction to problems and methods of the empirical estimation of economic relationships.

72055 Econometrics II (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62055) Covers generalized linear regression, mixed estimation, simultaneous equation systems, their identification and estimation by single equation and systems estimation. Prerequisite: ECON 62054.

72056 Time Series Analysis (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62056) Covers various linear and non-linear time series models, market risk and value at risk (VAR). Students will gain hands on-experience with all models learned in the course. This course uses advanced analytical software and hardware on the financial engineering trading floor. Prerequisite: Special approval of instructor.

72061 Monetary Theory and Policy (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62061) A study of the nature and definition of money, its relationship to prices, output, employment and interest rates, and problems related to the conduct of monetary policy. Prerequisite: ECON 62021.

72071 Labor Economics (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62071) Theoretical and applied analyses of wage determination, the supply of skills, labor market discrimination, and the effects of trade unions and government policies. Prerequisite: ECON 62022.

72075 International Trade (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62075) Study of modern international trade theory and policy, including free trade areas, international trade organizations, current issues in international trade, and the effect of international trade on domestic policy. Prerequisite: ECON 62021 and ECON 62022.

72076 International Finance (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62076) Study of the international monetary relations between nations, including the determination of exchange rates, managed exchange rate policies, balance of payments crises, optimum currency areas and international capital flows. Prerequisite: ECON 62021.

72077 Economic Problems of Developing Areas (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62077) In-depth analysis of selected topics and issues in development economics. Prerequisite: ECON 52076.

72078 Seminar in International Economics (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62078) Analysis of recent contributions and current problems in international trade and finance. Prerequisite: ECON 62075 and 62076.

72180 Regional Economics (3)
(Cross-listed with ECON 62180) Examines techniques of regional economic analysis with the object of promoting understanding of interregional disparities in developed nations and policies for alleviating problems arising from disparities.

72182 Public Expenditure and Cost Benefit Analysis (3)
Theoretical and applied aspects of public expenditure and cost benefit analysis. Uses economic theory to appraise public expenditure alternatives in advanced and developing countries. Prerequisite: ECON 62022.

74262 Competitive Strategic Analysis (3)
Develops an understanding of the critical factors involved in formulating industry-analytic, competitive strategy and evaluating its effectiveness. Prerequisite: Special approval.

80098 Research (1-3)
Research or individual investigation for doctoral students who have not yet passed their candidacy examination. Usually research applied toward dissertation. Prerequisite: special approval.

80199 Dissertation I (10-15)
Doctoral dissertation for which registration in at least two semesters is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation work is begun and continuing until the completion of 30 hours. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: special approval.

80299 Dissertation II (1 or 15)
Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: BAD 80199.

82024 Seminar in Applied Economic Analysis (3)
Discussion and analysis of selected current economic problems confronting the economy and the business sector. Emphasis will be on applied analysis.

83031 Auditing Issues (3)
A seminar designed to provide doctoral students with the opportunity to broaden their understanding of financial and operational auditing theory and research. Prerequisite: ACCT43010.

83033 Managerial Accounting Issues (3)
Library research and discussion will cover basic areas in cost/managerial accounting. Coverage will include a thorough understanding of the areas, the role of mathematical models, and emerging issues/problems. Emphasis will be placed on integrating the topical areas.

83037 Financial Accounting Issues (3)
Capstone theory course in which accounting convention, principles and concepts of a currently controversial nature are explored and debated. Emerging issues in financial accounting, reporting and research are examined.

83038 Basic Accounting Research Methodology (3)
Examination of basic research methodology and how the methodology is applied in accounting research. Introduction to statistical packages and databases. Research paper required; IP permissible.

83091 Seminar — Selected Accounting Topics (3-6)
Topics vary with each offering, usually from the following:auditing, taxation, fund accounting, accounting systems, and accounting education issues. Repeat enrollment for different topics permitted. Prerequisite: special approval.

84007 Information Technology (3)
Overview of information technologies and their management. Emphasis is placed on current issues in each of the IS technology types and business issues on their acquisition, management and value.

84011 Systems Simulation (3)
Techniques and applications of computer simulation of existing or proposed real-world systems. Use of simulation language, simulations studies, analysis of interpretation and of results. Prerequisite: special approval.

84012 Scheduling and Planning (3)
An introduction to production planning and scheduling models used to solve real-world problems. Included are aggregate planning, nonlinear cost, production and workforce smoothing, adaptive, multistage models and pull systems (JIT,OPT).

84015 Stochastic Models (3)
Mathematical modeling of systems involving one or more random variables: basic probability theory, Poisson process, Markov chain and Markov process, with applications to production, inventory, reliability and queuing systems. Prerequisite: special approval.

84020 Advanced Statistical Models (3)
This is a special-focus course for which the topics will vary. It will generally include sampling techniques, experimental designs, other advanced statistical models, internal, external validity and reliability issues, and time series analysis.

84031 Quality and Reliability Systems (3)
Modern Q&R assurance that combines statistical and behavioral aspects: Sampling Plans, Statistical Process Control, Tolerancing, Reliability Assurance, Product and Product Optimization, Economical Allocation and Scheduling of Inspection.

84045 System Development Methodologies (3)
Critical comparative analysis of various technological and organizational methods for design, construction and maintenance of information systems. Survey of contemporary technologies and extrapolation to possible futures.

84047 Manufacturing Technology and Strategy (3)
This course provides the student with an introduction to modern techniques in manufacturing and the necessary strategic concepts to implement them. A similar discussion of service industries is also included. Prerequisite: special approval.

84080 Emerging Hardware and Software Technologies (3)
Investigation of selected emerging hardware and software technologies such as parallel processing systems, computer languages and operations systems, artificial intelligence, neural networks and chaos theory.

84081 Data Communications and Networking in Business (3)
An introduction to telecommunications networks, services and regulations. Topics include transmission media, communications standards and protocols, local and wide area networks, and network management and security.

84082 Database Management Systems (3)
In-depth investigation of intelligent database management systems in support of business decision-making. An understanding of relational databases is assumed. Object orientation and other advanced database concepts will be explored.

84083 Information Infrastructure Security (3)
A course in infrastructure security. In-depth examination ofcurrent issues in this field including network vulnerability, privacy and legal issues and government agencies. Pre- or corequisite: BAD 84112.

84108 Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior (3)
Intensive investigation of selected topics in human resources management and/or organizational behavior. Students will be expected to undertake a research project on a topic jointly determined by the student and the instructor.

84112 Research Methodology (3)
The objectives of this course are to formulate a research problem and develop testable research hypotheses; develop research skills by learning the different research methods and techniques; explain information contained in research statistical outputs such as SAS and SPSS; enable students to conduct meaningful and high-quality research in their specific field of interest.

84261 Strategic Decision-Making and Human Resource Management (3)
Provides a first graduate-level introduction to the fundamental concepts of HRM/OB and strategic decision-making. Prerequisite: special approval.

84262 Competitive Strategic Analysis (3)
Develops an understanding of the critical factors involved in formulating industry-analytic competitive strategy andevaluating its effectiveness.

84263 Employee Selection and Appraisal (3)
This course will focus primarily on issues associated with the person-/job-matching process in modern organizations related to the selection and appraisal of employees.

84266 Readings in Management Systems (3)
Survey of the leading writers and research studies in the area of management systems. The course addresses methodologies, major theoretical developments and practical applications.

84275 Corporate and Global Strategy (3)
Focuses on review and integration of the several streams of literature dealing with strategy for, and management of, the product-diversified and/or internationally-diversified firm. Also, in order to complement the emphasis of other doctoral offerings on strategy formulation topics, this seminar places a special emphasis on strategy process, organizational structure and administrative mechanisms. In particular, it explores the foundations as well as current research on corporate governance, broadly defined. This includes (a) the set of mechanisms available to align the interest of top managers to those of shareowners, as well as (b) the mechanisms available to motivate and control middle managers so that their decisions and behaviors are aligned with intended corporate and/or international strategy and goals.

84277 Organizational Behavior and Theory (3)
An examination of theory and research on individual and group behavior in organizations. Special attention is given to theories of motivation, job satisfaction, goal setting, task design, feedback systems, group dynamics power and teams.

84285 Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (3)
Covers topics pertaining to innovation management at micro-level (entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship), meso-level (networks), and macro-level (cross-country and within-country comparisons).

84291 Seminar in Management Systems (3)
Intensive investigation of selected topics in organization and strategic management. Student will be expected to undertake research on a topic determined in joint consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: special approval.

86061 Theories of Financial Decision-Making (3)
Object is to discuss how individuals and firms allocate resources through time. Basic emphasis on optimal investment decisions under conditions of certainty and uncertainty.

86062 Theory of Corporate Finance (3)
A study of the theory and empirical evidence from a global perspective regarding corporate financial management. IP permissible.

86064 International Financial Markets , Institutions and Management (3)
This course presents an intense examination of the major global issues and underlying theories concerning the financial management of international business firms and the financial markets and institutions that facilitate such operations. Reading assignments will consist of the leading journal articles in this area. IP permissible.

86066 Investment Theory (3)
A study of the theory and empirical evidence from a global perspective regarding investment analysis, valuation and portfolio selection. IP permissible.

86097 Seminar in Finance (3)
An examination of selected current developments in the literature of finance. B AD 86098 Research in Finance (3) Research area of current interest. This structured course is designed to enable the doctoral candidate to complete an acceptable dissertation proposal in the field of finance.